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CALENDAE

OF THE

CLOSE ROLLS.

PRBSEBVJBD IN THE

QfT^ PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE.

PREPARED UNDER THE SUPERINTENDENCE OF

THE DEPUTY KEEPER OF THE RECORDS.

EDWAED III.

VOL. XIV.
A.D. I374-I377.

PUBLISHED BY ADTHOKITY OF HIS MAJESTY'S PRIUCIPAL SECRETARY OF STATE
FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT.

LONDON:
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1913.

CONTENTS.

Page
Preface . . . . . . v

Corrigenda . . . . . . vii

Calendar . . . . . .1

General Index ..... 565

( V )

PEEFACE.

The present volume forms part of a series of Calendars
of the Close Rolls from the reign of Edward I. to that
of Edward IV., the object and character of which are
explained in the Preface to the first volume for the reign of
Edward II. (a.d. 1307-1313). It deals with the normal
rolls of the last four years of the reign of Edward III.
and also with two Supplementary Rolls containing enrol-
ments of writs de warantia dierum for the years 1341-1342
and 1355-1357. The text has been prepared, with the
sanction of the lyords Commissioners of His Majesty's
Treasury, by Mr. W. H. B. Bird, B.A., and the Index has
been compiled by Mr. C. T. Flower, M.A., of this Office.

H. C. MAXWEIvIv I.YTE.

Public Record Office,
13 January, 1913.

( vii

COERIGENDA.

V- 416, last line, fryr Garraut read Garrant.
V- 417, I. 5

CALENDAR

CLOSE ROLLS.

48 EDWARD IIL

1374. Membrane 30.

Jan. 26. To Adam atte More esoheator in Somerset. Order to cause Thomas

Westminster, do Berkele, son and heir of Maurice de Berliele tenant in chief, to

have seisin of his said father's lands taken into the king's hand by his

death ; as the said Thomas has proved his age before the esoheator,

and the king has talien his homage and fealty.

To John ap Rees esoheator in Gloucestershire. Like order ; as the
said Thomas has proved his age before Adam atte More.
The like to the following :

John FroyUe escheator in WUtesir.
Roger Keterych escheator in Essex.

To William Canyngs mayor of the town of Bristol and escheator
therein. Order to cause the said Tliomas to have seisin of all the
lands and tenements in that town which he may be assured that the
said Maurice held at his death, taken into the king's hand after his
death and by reason of his heir's nonage and so in the king's hand ;
as he has proved his age etc. (as above). By p.s. [29991.]

Feb. 1. To John Beket, John Ropere of Welles, Richard Brice of

Westminster. Yevelchestre and William Byngham, collectors in Somerset of the
tenth and fifteenth last granted to the king by the commons of England.
Order to them and every one of them to be diligent in the levying
and collection of the said tenth and fifteenth according to their
commission, so that the same be not delayed by their default or
lukewarmness whereby the king should have matter of wrath against
them, although lately by letters patent the king appointed them and
Richard Plomer of Taunton with them to levy and collect the same ;
as the said Richard Plomer is too infirm and aged to toil in the levy
and collection thereof, nor has he lands in that county save one
messuage and 6 acres of land in Taunton of the bondage of the bishop
of Winchester, or sufficient goods or chattels whereof answer might
be made to the king if by his default the collection should be in arrear,
as the sheriff has certified in chancery at the king's command, where-
fore the king has discharged and altogether removed him.

Feb. 3. To John Longe ' carpenter,' keeper of the king's bastide in Sussex.

Westminster. Order to deliver by indenture to William de Rednesse the king's

Wt. 11824. H.T. Ltd.— 400. CK 1

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

2374^ Membrane 30 — cont.

clerk, purveyor of victuals for the town of Calais, for the king's works
at that to\ra, the bastide aforesaid in his keeping, with planks, timber
and all thmgs thereto pertaining. By K.

Jan. 29. To the keeper or farmer of the manor of Eltham for the time being.
Westminster. Order of the issues or farm of that manor to pay to John de Beverle
the king's esquire the arrears from 20 September last of 51. 8s. M. a
year, and henceforward to pay him that sum every year during his
life at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions, taking his acquittance ;
as for his good service the king by letters patent on 26 February in the
43rd year of his reign granted the said John \5l. 8s. 9(Z. to be taken
at the exchequer every year at Michaelmas and Easter by even portions
during his life or until other order should be taken for his estate ; and
whereas Richard Dammory knight is bound during his life to render
vearly at the exchequer lOZ. at those terms for the manor of Godyngton
with appurtenances in Oxfordshire and Bukinghamshire, which manor
after the said Richard's death the king by other letters patent has
granted to the said John and Amice his wife and to the heirs of the
said John rendering at the exchequer 10/. a year to fee farm at the
said terms by even portions, afterwards on 20 September aforesaid,
at the said John's prayer and for that he gave up in chancery the
letters patent concerning 15/. 8s. M. a year to be cancelled, for his
said service the king by letters patent granted him for life in part
payment of that sum the 10/. which the said Richard is bound yearly
to render as aforesaid, further granting that he should during his life
have and take the remaining 51, 8s. M. of the manor of Eltham by the
hands of the keeper thereof for the time being.
Et erat patens.

Feb. 4. To the sheriffs of London. Order to stay altogether the further

Westminster, holding before them of a plea between Peter MUdenhale of London
' skynnere ' and John de Hilton one of the clerks of chancery con-
cerning an alleged debt of 72s., telling the said Peter on the king's
behalf to repair to chancery there to sue for justice if he shall think
fit, and releasing any distress for that cause made upon the said John
or his surety ; as the cognisance of pleas concerning contracts whatso-
ever between clerks of chancery and others made in places where
the chancery shall abide pertains to the chancellor or keeper of the
great seal for the time being, and has hitherto been used so to do ;
and the sheriffs are endeavouring to compel the said John to answer
the said Peter, drawing to them the cognisance which pertains to the
chancellor and to none other, contrary to the said custom which by
common counsel of the realm was lately in a parliament holden at
Westminster confirmed by the king and granted to endure for ever ;
and the king would not that the said clerks be otherwise treated than
in times past.

Feb. 6. To William Aubrey. Order to give dihgence to pursue, arrest and

Westminster, take John Lukes servant of Thomas Serland wherever found within
the realm, and when taken forthwith to bring him before the king
and council to answer touching certain things which shall be laid
before him on the king's behalf, and further to do and receive what
shall then be appointed by the council ; and command to singular

48 EDWARD III.

1374. Membrane 30 — cont.

the king's sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, ministers and lieges within liberties
and without whenever warned to be aiding the said William in the
execution of the premises. By C.

Feb. 7. To Roger Keterich escheator in Essex. Order to deliver to Thomas

Westminster, son of John Odyn of Great Wakeryng 96 acres of land and wood in the
to^vn of Estwode and 26 acres of land in Little Shobury held by knight
service of the king as of the honour of Reylegh by Joan daughter of
John Clerk of Rothyng, and taken into the king's hand by her death
and by reason of the nonage of the said Thomas, saving to the king
the issues thereof taken since her death, also the marriage of the said
Thomas if it ought to pertain to the king, but to remove the king's
hand and meddle no further with divers other lands held by the
said Joan of others than the king, delivering up any issues thereof
taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that at her death the said Joan held the premises in Estwode and
Shobury in her demesne as of fee, that by reason of the nonage of her
heir William H3Titon late under bailiff of the said honour occupied
the same taking the issues and profits thereof from 14 November
in the 36th year of the reign, on which day the said Joan died, to
14 November in the 41st year, John Wyot under bailiff after him
from the day last mentioned to 14 November in the 46th year, and
Robert Broun now under bailiff since that day, that the said Joan
held divers other lands by divers services of others than the
king, and that the said Thomas son of John is her cousin and next
heir, and is now of full age ; and the king has taken his homage
and fealty. By p.s. [30007.]

Feb. 8. Order to the sheriff of York to cause a coroner to be elected instead

Westminster, of Adam de Rotherfeld, who is insuflfi-ciently qualified.

Like orders to the same sheriff for removal of William de Lakkenby
and Robert Passalewe, and election of other coroners in their stead.

Feb. 6. Order to the sheriff of Dorset to cause a coroner to be elected instead

Westminster, of Thomas Stoke, who is insufficiently qualified.

Feb. 10. To John ap Rees escheator in Herefordshire. Order to cause John
Westminster, de Hereford to have seisin of a messuage, and Thomas Chaindos knight
of a toft and 3 acres of land in Mordeford and Fowehope held by
John Smyth of Mordeford outlawed for felony it is said ; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the premises
have been in his hand a year and a day, that John Smyth held the
said messuage of John de Hereford, and the toft and land of the said
Thomas, and that John de Hurtesley late escheator had the year and
a day and the waste thereof, and ought to answer to the king for the
same.

Feb. 23. To Philip de Courtenay admiral of the king's fleet westward, or to
Westminster, his lieutenant. Order, for particular causes moving the king and
council, to cause the ships, goods and merchandise of merchants of
Portugal whatsoever within his admiralty to be arrested and safe kept
under arrest until further order, any other command to the admiral
or Lieutenant previously addressed notwithstanding, although lately
by writ the king commanded them to cause particular ships, goods

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

^374 Membrane 30 — cont.

and merchandise of merchants of Portugal which were under arrest
to be deli\'ered to the merchants. By K. and C.

Membrane 29.
Feb. 1. To John de Cavendissh and Thomas de Ingelby, justices appointed

Westminster, to hold pleas before the king. Order to cause Joan daughter and
heir of John de Wantyng to come before them, to cause her to be
examined, and if assured that she is an idiot, as formerly she seemed
to the council to be, order to take information touching the transcripts
of the feet of certain fines levied in the king's court before the justices
of the Bench between John de Estbury, Katherine his wife and Thomas
their son plaintiffs and the said Joan by name of Joan Wantyng
deforciant concerning two messuages, two carucates of land, 5 acres
of meadow, 20 acres of wood and 40s. of rent in Wynterborne Ford
and Mymbury, and between the said John plaintiff and the said Joan
(by the same name) deforciant concerning seven messuages, two
carucates and three virgates of land, 5 acres of meadow, 60 acres of
pasture, 60 acres of wood and lOOs. of rent in Estbury and Bokhampton,
which transcripts the king is sending under his seal, to call before
them those whom they shall think fit, and further to do what by the
law and custom of England ought to be done for annulling the same ;
as lately upon information received that the said Joan was an idiot
from birth, and by fines so levied and otherwise aliened divers lands
of her heritage, the king caused her to come before the council to be
examined touching her idiocy, and being examined it seemed to the
council that she is an idiot and thereby may not have governance of
herself ; and the king is aware that, if by due process she shall be
adjudged an idiot, alienations by her made will be of no worth, that
the wardship of the lands of her heritage pertains to the king during
her life, and that after her death the king is bound to restore the
same wholly to her heir ; and it is his will to make provision against
the hurt and loss that may happen to him and to the said heir by
colour of such alienations.

To John ap Rees escheator in Herefordshire. Order to cause John
de Hereford and Thomas Chaundos knight to have seisin etc. (as
above, jj. 3 ; hut the late escheator is here written John de Hurteshey,
and the late tenant John Smith).

Feb. 15. To Nicholas Seymor escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to

Westminster, deliver to John Hamelyn a manor at Burton sometime of Nicholas
Plesy, taken into the king's hand by the death of Joan wife of the said
John, together with the issues thereof taken, to hold by the courtesy of
England ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the
escheator, that the said Joan at her death held the said manor in
chief by knight service in her demesne as of fee, and that the same
ought to pertain to the said John for life by the courtesy by reason
of issue between them begotten ; and the king has taken his homage
and fealty. By p.s. [30022.]

To Nicholas Heryng escheator in Surrey. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, to deliver to the said John 20 acres of land, 10 acres of
pasture, 6 acres of wood, 40 acres of heath and 20s. of rent of assize
in Hedele, held by knight service of the king as, of the honour of
Boulogne. By p.s. (the same writ).

48 EDWARD III.

1374. Membrane 29 — cont.

Feb. 16. Order to the sheriff of York to cause a verderer in the forest of

Westminster. Galtres to be elected instead of Richard Bernard, who is too infirm
to exercise that office.

Feb. 16. Order to the sheriff of York to cause a coroner to be elected instead
Westminster, of Robert Passelewe, who is occupied with divers business of the
king so that he has not leisure to exercise that office.

Feb. 10. Order to the sheriff of Somerset to cause a coroner to be elected
Westminster, instead of John Lough, who is insufficiently qualified.

Feb. 10. To William de Wyndesore governor and guardian of Ireland, the
Westminster, king's lieutenant or guardian of Ireland, or to the justiciary of Ireland
for the time being, and to their representatives. Order of the issues
and profits of Ireland to pay from time to time to Stephen bishop of
Meath wages and fees for himself, the men at arms, hobblers, archers,
horsemen and footmen which he shall keep for furtherance and
maintenance of the wars and restoration of peace in Ireland according
to the advice of the governor and council there for the time being
and as need requires, while the said bishop shall stand at the king's
wars or on the king's service without his own lordship or lands, ordering
such and so many writs as need be to be made for payment and
allowance thereof. By K. and C.

Et erat patens.

[Foedera.]

Feb. 10. To the mayor and bailiffs of the city of Cork in Ireland for the
Westminster, time being. Writ de intendendo, directing them of the farm of the said
city to pay by indenture 20 marks a year to Stephen bishop of Meath so
long as he takes of the king 100 marks a year which the king has granted
him during pleasure ; as in reliance upon the said bishop's fealty and
prudence the king has thought fit to retain him specially upon the
council in Ireland, and by virtue thereof has granted him by letters
patent 100 marks yearly during pleasure, namely 40^. of the farm
of the city of Dublin and 20 marks of the farm of the city of Cork,
willing that the 20 marks remaining shall be deducted and allowed
him in his own hands at the exchequer of Ireland of the manor of
Cromelyn, which manor the king by letters patent has committed
to him for the extent to be thereof made and yearly rendered at the
said exchequer.

Et erat patens.

[Ibid.]

To the mayor and bailiffs of the city of Dublin for the time being.
Like order, mutatis mutandis, to pay the said bishop 401. a year of the
farm of that city.

[Ibid.]

March 12. Order to the sheriff of York to cause a coroner to be elected instead
Westminster, of John de Thorp, who is insufficiently qualified.

March 14. Order to the sheriff of Kent to cause a coroner to be elected instead
Westmitister. of Robert Berdesfeld, who is insufficiently qualified.

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

-lorr^ Membrane 29 — cont.

April 20. To Adam atte More escheator in Somerset. Order to remove the
Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Halse,
delivering to the prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in
England any issues thereof taken ; as lately the king ordered the
escheator to certify in chancery under his seal the cause wherefore
he took the prior's said manor into the king's hand, and the yearly
value thereof, and he certified that it was before him found, by
inquisition taken of his office, that Roger Arundell sometime lord of
Halse gave the said manor to the prior of the said Hospital and to
his successors, so that they should maintain a chapel in Halse
and find one chaplain there to celebrate divine service for ever for
the souls of the said Roger and his forefathers and of the faithful
departed, and that the said chantry is withdrawn for 12 years past, and
for that cause he took the sam» into the king's hand ; and the king
reckons the cause insufficient.

May 4. To William de la Vale escheator in Cumberland. Like order,

Westminster, mutatis mutandis, concerning a close of the abbot of Holmcoltran
called Wamhill ; as for particular causes the king lately commanded
the escheator to certify etc., and he returned that the abbot has made
a purpresture upon the king at Wamhill in the forest of Ingelwode
of a third part of Wamhill Close, and long time has occupied and
does yet occupy the same, and that for that cause the said purpresture
is in the king's hand ; and on 20 May in the 5th year of his reign
the king by letters patent granted hcence to John de Halteclo to give
to the said abbot and convent and to their successors 20 acres of
waste in the said forest, which are the third part of the said close,
and 60 acres of forest formerly granted by the king to the said John
to assart and bring into tillage to hold the premises of the king
and his heirs for 20s. yearly to be rendered at the exchequer ; and
the king has thought fit to remove his hand, reckoning the cause
aforesaid insufficient.

To William de la Vale escheator in Cumberland. Like order,
mutatis mviandis, concerning the grange or manor of Hildekirk of
the abbot of Holmcoltran ; as for particular causes the king lately
ordered the escheator to certify etc. ; and he certified that he found
by inquisition, before him taken of his office, that Thomas de Lascels
lately granted to the said abbot and convent and to their successors
divers tenements in Bolton in Allerdale called Hildekirk Grange to
find one chaplain to celebrate for ever in Hildkirk chapel, that no
chaplain there celebrates nor has done for ten years, and that the
said chantry is altogether withdrawn and brought to nought, and
for that cause he took the premises into the king's hand ; and the
king reckons that cause insufficient.

Membrane 28.

Feb. 8. Order to the sheriff of Norfiolk to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminstor. instead of Nicholas Payn ; as the king is informed that by colour

4 of his office he has made and ceases not daily to make divers extortions

contained in a bill herewith enclosed, to the oppression of the people.

Feb. 10. To the sheriff of Essex and the constables of the hundreds of
WeuhwiriHthr, BarBtaple, Roohoford and Dansay. Order under pain of forfeiture

48 EDWARD III.

1374. Membrane 28 — cont.

to leave over all else and ceasing every excuse to cause 70 seamen
of the best and strongest of those hundreds to be arrested without
delay, being the arrears of 120 seamen whom the king formerly com-
manded them to arrest, causing them to be delivered to John Whitloke
master of the king's barge called the ' Thomas ' or to his deputies,
and to come to Sandwich, so as to be there with all possible speed to
sail on the king's service at sea at his wages.
Et erat patens.

Jan. 28. To the sheriff of Warrewyk. Order to cause a coroner to be elected
Westminster, instead of Henry de Sydenhale, who is insufficiently qualified.

Eeb. 1. Order to the sheriff of Northumberland to cause a coroner to be

Westminster, elected instead of John del Strother, who is insuificiently qualified.

Feb. 3. Order to the sheriff of Northumberland to cause a coroner to be

Westminster, elected instead of John de Walyngton, who is insufficiently qualified.

Feb. 1. Order to the sheriff of Northumberland to cause a coroner to be

Westminster, elected instead of Thomas de Eslyngton, who is insufficiently
qualified.

Feb. 3. Order to the sheriff of Northumberland to cause a coroner to be

Westminster, elected instead of John Laweson, who is insufficiently qualified.

Jan. 31. To the governor and chancellor of Ireland for the time being, or
Westminster, to their representatives. Order to cause Philip brother and heir of
John son and heir of John Darcy of Knayth tenant in chief to have
seisin of all lands in Ireland which by inquisition they may be assured
that his said father at his death held in his demesne as of fee, and
which by his death came to the king's hands and are in his hand ;
as on 24 January last, the age of the said Philip being proved, the king
took the homage and fealty of the said Philip due for all his said
father's lands, which came to the king's hands by his death and by reason
of the nonage of John his son and heir, who died within age and in
the king's wardship, and commanded livery to be given the said Philip
of the lands in England of his heritage, as appears by inspection of the
rolls of chancery. By p.s.

Jan. 31. To the sheriff of No tyngham for the time being. Writ de intendendo,

Westminster, directing him of the issues of the county to pay to Philip brother
and heir of John son and heir of John Darcy of Knayth tenant in chief
39 marks 10s. a year during the life of Mary countess of Pembroke ;
as on 18 February in the 18th year of his reign the king by letters
patent granted to John Darcy the father and to his heirs 1831. 6s. 8d.,
namely ,90Z. 16s. 8d. to be taken of the farm of the town of Newcastle
upon Tyne, 66Z. of the farm of the town of Scardeburgh by the hands
of the respective bailiffs, and 39 marks 10s. of the issues of the said
county by the hands of the sheriff for the time being, during the life
of the said countess who holds for life certain lands the reversion
whereof the king has granted to the said John and his heirs ; and
after on 24 January last, the age of the said Philip being proved, the
king took his homage and fealty, and commanded livery to be given
him etc. By p.s.

Et erat patens.

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1374_ Membrane 2S—conl.

Like order to the bailiffs of Scardeburgh for the time being for
payment of 66L a year of the farm of that town during the life of the
said countess.

Like order to the bailiffs of Newcastle upon Tyne for the time being
for payment of 901. 16s. Sd. a year.

Feb. 2. To John de Broghton escheator in Bukinghamshire. Order to

Westminster, cause John Mauntel, son and heir of Walter Mauntel tenant in chief,
to have seisin of his said father's lands taken into the king's hand by
his death ; as the said John has proved his age before Nicholas
Seymour escheator in Norhamptonshire, and the king has taken his
homage and fealty. By p.s. [30002.]

To the same. Like order, mutatis mutandis, to give seisin to John
de Lynford, son and heir of John de Lynford of Shrington tenant
in chief ; as he proved his age before Thomas de Sewall late escheator
in Bukinghamshire. By p.s. [3000L]

Feb. 4. To the bailiffs of Great Jernemuth for the time being. Order of

Westminster, the farm of that town to pay to John Fastolf the king's esquire the
arrears since 28 January last of 20Z. a year, and henceforward to pay
him that sum every year for life, taking his acquittance for every
payment ; as on the aforesaid day the king of his favour granted
by letters patent to the said John for his good service 20Z. a year to
be taken at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions of the farm of
the said town by the hands of the bailiffs for the time being during
his life or until other order should be taken for his estate.
Et erat patens.

Membrane 27.
Feb. 20. To Philip de Courtenay admiral of the king's fleet towards the

Westminster, west, or to his lieutenant. Order to summon before him John
Polymond merchant of Suthampton and others who ought to he
summoned in that behalf and, if assured that divers his merchandise
to the value of 200 marks be arrested by reason of enmity and not
of any trespass or crime committed in the realm of Portugal by
Walter Cokkesden his yeoman, to arrest merchandise of merchants
of Portugal which is in the port of Suthampton in a ship called ' la
Corps Seint,' John Geraldes master, to the value of his merchandise
aforesaid, as they will answer it to the king and council, keeping the
same under arrest until the king shall be better certified touching the
manner and cause of the arrest made in Portugal as aforesaid, or
until further order, and so behaving therein that the alliance between
the king and the king of Portugal be not infringed ; as by plaint and
certificate of the said John Polymond the king has learned that the
said Walter long time abode in Portugal with ,divers merchandise
of John Polymond to the value aforesaid, that the same is now taken
into the hands of the king of Portugal, and that the said Walter has
fled in fear of his life, so that the said merchandise is in peril of loss,
praying that the king would cause him to recover the value thereof
from the merchandise which is in the said ship ; and it is the king's
will that justice be done to the said John Polymond.

Feb. 14. To Wilham Strete the king's butler. Order of the king's wines

Westminster, to cause livery to be given to John Knyvet the chancellor of the

48 EDWARD HI.

1374. Membrane 27 — cont.

arrears from 5 July in the 46th year of the reign, on which day the
king appointed him chancellor, of his fee of wine which he takes of
the king for the expenses of the inn of chancery, and of his said fee
henceforward so long as he shall stand in that office.

Feb. 20. To Maurice Berd and William Gill the king's searchers in the port
Westminster, of Plymouth. Order not to trouble or grieve Napoleon Lomelynus
in aught contrary to the king's letters of protection, dearresting and
delivering to him or his attorneys any goods or merchandise of his
by the said searchers arrested contrary thereto, provided there be no
enemies' goods among the same, and suffering them to go their way ;
as on 28 October in the 46th year of his reign the king by letters patent
took under his protection for three years the said Napoleon, his men
and servants and his goods and merchandise wheresoever found on
land or sea within the king's dominion and power or his subjects,
whatsoever, forbidding all and singular his subjects to inflict or suffer
any wrong, trouble, hurt, violence, hindrance or grievance to be
inflicted upon them in their persons, goods, property or merchandise ;
and now on the said Napoleon's behalf the king has learned that
contrary to his said protection the said searchers have arrested and
taken out of his ships divers his goods and merchandise brought by
his servants to that port ; and the king would not that wrong be done
him. Proviso that the custom and subsidy due upon any of the
said merchandise there exposed for sale shall be truly paid.

Jan. 26. To John de Cavendissh chief justice. Order, upon the petition of
Westminster. Adam de Wykemere clerk presented in the parliament assembled
at Westminster on the morrow of St. Edmund the King last, to cause
the record and process of his suit for trespass against the prior of
B3mham, Thomas the subprior and others to be sent again before the
justices of the Bench on the king's behalf, telling William de F3Ticheden
chief justice of that Bench to cause the same to be amended according
to the resolution of the said parliament ; as his petition shewed that
he so far prosecuted his suit that by inquisition on his behalf the
truth thereof was debated, and that now the said prior is suing
effectually before the king by writ of error to annul the judgment
rendered thereupon for that, by fault of the writer only, the word
' concanonicus ' is written in the process where in the original writ was
' comonachus,' and in another place ' Ralph ' for ' Robert,' although in
all other respects the said process is duly and lawfully made, praying
that by advice of the council the same be amended in regard to the
writer's negligence ; and in the said parliament it was resolved that
the record and process should be sent again before the said justices,
order being by the lords and nobles thereof given to the said John
to send the same to them, and order likewise to the said William,
being there present, to cause amendment to be therein made according
to the truth of the matter. By pet. of pari. [Anc. Pet. 10288.]

[Rolls of Parliament, ii. p. 461.]

March 6. To the mayor and bailiffs of the city of Dublin in Ireland. Writ

Westminster, of aid, directing them to cause proclamation to be made on the king's

behalf that his lieges of that city shall pay without delay to William

de Wyndesore, now governor and guardian of Ireland, the arrears not

yet levied of the portions falling upon them of a sum of 3,0001. laid

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J374 Membrane 27 — cont.

upon the people there at a pariiamenfc holden at Kilkenny by the
said William when he was the king's lieutenant in Ireland, and a sum
of 2,000Z. likewise laid upon them at a parliament holden at Balidoyle,
and' themselves to be aiding the said William and his deputies in
levying and collecting the same, although lately at the suit of certain
his" lieges of Ireland, averring that the said William while lieutenant
laid the impositions aforesaid upon the people there, the king by writ
commanded him to stay the levy thereof ; as on 20 September last by
advice of the council the king by letters patent granted that all arrears
not yet levied of the total sum of 5,0001. should be levied and paid to the
said William, now governor etc., by letters patent and writs giving him
power to cause the same to be levied and collected the said writ of
supersedeas notwithstanding, for that the king was informed of a surety
by nobles and other credible persons of Ireland that the same was
granted bj' the lords, nobles and commons of Ireland at the said
parliament of their own free will in aid of the expenses of the war,
and was not demanded by way of impost. By K. and C.

[Fosdera. Rolls of Parliament, ii. p. 462.]
The like to the following :

The mayor and bailiffs and the steward of the town of Droghda.

The sheriff of Meath as well of the liberty as of the crose (crocy),
and the steward of the said liberty.

The sheriffs of Uriel and Kildare.
[Ibid.]

Marcli 10. To the mayor and bailiffs of Wynchelse, and to the collectors in that
Westminster, port of the subsidy of 2s. upon every cask of wine and 6d. in the pound
last granted to the king by the merchants of England. Order to
dearrest a ship called ' la Beinte Mariecogge, ' William Deschales master,
with all its gear and all wines, goods and merchandise therein taken,
restoring to the merchants any which are in the hands of any man
out of the said ship, and suffering the master, merchants and seamen
without payment of custom or subsidy freely to pass with the same
to Flanders, provided that if any of the said goods shall be there
exposed for sale the custom, subsidies and duties upon them shall be
paid to the king's use ; as the said ship on its voyage towards Flanders
with divers wines and other goods and merchandise of divers merchants
of Flanders was taken at sea off the coast of Romeney and brought
to the said port by men of the king's barge, pretending that those
were enemies' goods, and is there detained under arrest ; and by
charters and letters as well of the count of Flanders as of divers towns
and boroughs of Flanders sealed with their seals, which are shewn
before the king and council, it seems to the council that the same
ought to be restored to the said merchants according to the peace and
concord made between the king and the said count.

Feb. 14. To the mayor and bailiffs of la Rye and the collectors of customs
Westminster, in that port. Order to suffer Richard Lyouns citizen of London
without let [by] himself or his servants in that port to lade in ships
200 quarters of oats and, after payment of the customs, subsidies
and duties thereupon, to carry and bring the sarne to the city of
Bourdeaux, any proclamations or ordinances to the contrary not-
withstanding ; as the king has given him licence so to do, to make
his advantage thereof.

48 EDWARD III.

1374.

Membrane 27 — cont.

March 18. To William de Ergum late escheator in Cumberland. • Order to
Westminster, remove the king's hand and not to meddle further with the church
of Wygton and the fruits and profits thereof, delivering without delay
to the abbot and convent of Holmcoltram any issues and profits
thereof taken ; as lately the king ordered the escheator to certify in
chancery under his seal touching the annual value of the said fruits
and profits, desiring to know the cause wherefore the escheator took
the same into his hand, and he certified that he found by inquisition,
before him taken of his office, that without the king's licence parcel
of the said church is crenellated for defence, that the church pertains
to the said abbot and convent, and that with the fruits thereof it is
worth 100 marks a year, and for that cause the church and fruits are
in the king's hand ; and the king reckons that cause insufficient.

The like, mutatis mutandis, to William de la Vale escheator in
Cumberland.

March 20. To the baiUffs of Great Jernemuth. Order, upon the petition of
Westminster. Walter Broun of Norwich, to suffer him without let to lade 14 tuns of
white wine of Spain in ships in that port and, after payment of customs,
subsides and duties thereupon, to take the same to Prucia, any com-
mand to the bailiffs previously addressed to the contrary notwith-
standing ; as his petition shews that because of its weakness and
age the said wine, which he has in that port, may not advantageously
be sold in England, praying licence to bring it to Prucia to make his
advantage thereof.

March 21. Reynold Loue merchant of London has the like writ, with licence
Westminster, to lade in the port of London and bring to Estland 50 tuns of wine of
Spain and Portugal.

March 23. To the mayor and sheriff of Bristol. Order to suffer John Stel,
Westminster, master of a crayer of Edmund earl of March and Ulster called the
' cogge Thomas ' of Cragfergus, and his fellows the seamen thereof,
being of the said earl's lordship of Ulster, first paying the customs,
subsidies and other duties thereupon, to pass out of that port towards
Ulster with the said crayer and with wines and other victuals bought
and purveyed for maintenance of the earl's men of Ulster, any arrest
of the said ship, master and seamen on the king's behalf made to the
contrary notwithstanding.

March 23. To the mayor and bailiffs of Wynchelse. Order, upon the petition
Westminster, of Clays de Erode master of a ship called the ' tSeint Nicholas ' of
Lescluse in Flanders, Peter de Byndre and John Vendome keepers
of wines which were lately in the said ship, to dearrest them, the
said ship and wines, restoring without delay to the said master and
keepers any of the said wines taken out of the ship, the ship and the
charters and letters of testimony therein taken, and suffering them
without payment of custom or subsidy freely to pass therewith towards
Elanders, provided that custom, subsidies and duties shall be paid
to the king's use upon any wines there exposed for sale ; as their
petition shews that the said ship and wines, which pertain to merchants
of Elanders and not to any other the king's enemies, were taken at
sea by certain the king's lieges and brought to the port of Wynchelse,
and are there detained under arrest, praying restitution ; and it
seems to the council that restitution ought to be made.

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1374. Membrane 27 — cont.

March 22. To the mayor and baihffs of Wynchelse. Order to dearrest Henry
Westminster, de Uterwyk of Campe master of a ship called ' la Grislofre ' of Campe,
his fellows merchants of Campe, and Peter Jans of Flanders, the said
ship and the goods and merchandise therein, restoring to them any
goods taken out of the ship, and suffering them without payment of
custom or subsidy freely to pass towards Flanders, provided that
custom, subsidy and other duties be paid to the king's use upon any
goods and merchandise there exposed for sale, and upon none other ; as
for particular causes the said master and the others were by certain
the king's lieges taken at sea with the said ship and the goods therein
and brought to the said port, and are there detained under arrest ;
and it seems to the council that restitution ought to be made.

April 15. To John de Broghton escheator in Bukinghamshire. Order to

Westminster, take of Joan who was wife of John Barde tenant in chief an oath

that she will not marry without the king's licence, and to assign her

dower of her said husband's lands taken into the king's hand by his

death, sending the assignment to be enrolled in chancery as usual.

Membrane 26.

March 26, To William de Latymere constable of Dovorre castle and warden
Westminster, of the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant. Order to dearrest Henry
Wicke merchant of Lescluse, John li Oghe, James Wouterman and
Alt fitz Henry merchants of Bruges, a ship of Lescluse called
' Marienknyght,' Peter de Coudekirke master, and all goods and
merchandise therein which they shall be assured to be the proper
goods of the said merchants and not of any the king's enemies, suffering
them without payment of custom or subsidy to the king's use, save
upon such merchandise as shall be exposed for sale, freely to pass
towards Flanders with the said ship and their goods ; as on behalf of
the said master and merchants the king has learned that on their
voyage towards Flanders in the said ship with divers goods and
merchandise of their own and of other merchants of Flanders they
were taken at sea by Robert Gibbe of Dovorre and certain other the
king's lieges with him, and brought with their ship and goods to the
port of Sandwich, and are there detained under arrest, [praying for]
restitution ; and having viewed letters and charters as well of the
count of Flanders as of divers burgomasters and echevins of divers
towns of Flanders sealed with their seals, which were produced before
the council, it seems to the council that restitution ought to be made.
Proviso that any enemies' goods ui the said ship among the said goods
and merchandise shall not be covered by colour of these presents nor
in anywise pass thence, but shall remain in the hands of the king and
of others to whom they lawfully pertain.

April 2. To Philip de Courtenay admiral of the fleet towards the west, or to

Westminster, his lieutenant. Order to dearrest five ships of Portugal which are
under arrest in the port of Suthampton with the rigging and all their
gear, delivering them to the masters and seamen thereof, and suffering
the masters and seamen without let to pass towards Portugal therewith,
any command to the admiral and lieutenant previously addressed
to the contrary notwithstanding, provided that all goods and
merchandise brought to the said port in those ships shall be safe kept
under arrest until the king be instructed whether they are enemies'

48 EDWARD III.

1374. Membrane 26 — cont.

goods or goods of merchants of Portugal, and whether merchants of
England being in Portugal are friendly entreated by the king of
Portugal and by his subjects or no.

The like for three ships in the port of Dertmuth, Stephen Franceys,
Salvadour Geans and John Bowals respectively masters.

April 3. To Ralph de Thresk esoheator in Lincolnshire. Order not to distrain

Kings John de Neweland of Drass to do homage and fealty a second time to

Langley.* the king for the manor of Merston co. Lincoln which he lately purchased
of Joan who was wife of John Lelly, releasing any distress made for
that cause ; as he has done homage and fealty for that manor, which
the said Joan held in chief by knight service. By p.s. [30063.]

April 8. To William de Wyndesore governor and guardian of Ireland, or to

Westminster, his representative. Order to dearrest as well Richard Lane attorney of
Walter Ryburgh and other merchants, Gunsalo Grandy master of a
ship called ' la Seint Marie ' of Olyver and the seamen thereof, as the
said ship and the goods and merchandise therein found, delivering
the goods and merchandise to the said attorney, master and seamen,
and suffering them therewith to pass from the port of Waterford ;
as on behalf of the said Walter, Jolin Shone, William Gys of Salisbury,
William Wotton, Nicholas Snyppeston and John Southam of London
merchants the king has learned that their said attorney lately freighted
the said ship at Lussebon with divers merchandise of theirs and
caused it to be brought to Waterford, and that the mayor and bailiffs
and t)ther ministers of that city, pretending that the said attorney,
master and seamen are of the king's enemies, and that the goods
found in the said ship are enemies' goods, have arrested as well the
attorney, master and seamen as the ship and goods, and are unlawfully
detaining them under arrest, although the same pertain to the said
merchants and to none other, praying for remedy ; and the said
merchants have proved before the council in England that the attorney,
master and seamen are of the king's friendship, and that all the goods
brought to Waterford in the said ship pertain to them without fraud,
and without that that any of the king's enemies has any share therein
or in the ship. Proviso that custom and other duties shall be paid on
any of the said goods and merchandise there exposed for sale, and
on none other.

The like, mutatis mutandis, to the mayor and bailiffs of the city of
Waterford.

April 12. To the farmers, baihffs, reeves or other the keepers of the manor
Westminster, of Bray for the time being. Order of the issues or farm of that manor
to pay to Thomas Barneville the arrears since 14 August in the 43rd
year of the reign of 43s. id. a year, and henceforward to pay him
that sum every year, taking his acquittance for such payments from
time to time ; as Queen Philippa by her letters patent granted to
him for life or until she should take other order for his estate one
bushel of wheat to be taken every week of the issues of the said manor
by the hands of the farmers, bailiffs, approwers, reeves or other
ministers there for the time being keepers thereof ; and on the day
named, for that by her death the said manor was come to the king's

* In the text 'Childernelangele,'

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1074 Membrane 26 — cont.

hands, willing to shew special favour to the said Thomas for his good
service to the said queen in her life time, in recompense for the said
wheat the king by letters patent granted him 43s. id. a year for life
or until other order should be taken for his estate, to be taken as
aforesaid.

April 14. To the farmers, bailiffs, approwers, reeves or other the keepers of

Westminster, the manor of Langeleye Marreys for the time being. Like order,

mutatis mutandis, in favour of John Beddeford groom of the said

queen's chamber, in consideration of his good service to her in her

life time.

April 18. To the sheriff of Norhampton for the time being. Order to pay
Westminster, to Richard la Zouche the arrears from 1 October in the 32nd year of
the reign of 40 marks a year, and henceforward to pay him that sum
every year at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions, taking his
acquittance for every payment ; as lately of his favour the king by
letters patent granted the said Richard for good service and for abiding
with him 40 marks to be taken every year at the exchequer for his
fee during his life or until the king should take other order for his
estate ; and after on the day named, that he might the more speedily
be contented thereof, and for that he gave up the said letters in
chancery to be cancelled, the king of his favour granted by letters
patent that he should take 40 marks a year of the issues of the said
county at the aforesaid terms.
Et erat -patens.

April 15. To the mayor of the city of London. Order, upon the petition of
Westminster. Roger Penros, to suffer him without let, after payment of the subsidies
and customs thereupon due, to carry sixteen tuns one pipe of wine
from that city whither he will, provided it be not out of the realm ;
as his petition shews that lately he brought the same thither for sale,
and that for the weakness thereof he may not sell it there without
grievous loss, praying licence to carry it by land and by water to
other parts of England to make his advantage thereof.

April 16. To Thomas Dey and Odo Bedman. Order, for particular causes,

Westminster, not to meddle henceforward in the ofHce of searching for gold, silver,

jewels, letters of exchange and other things which concern that office

in the town and port of Eowy, the arms of the sea, and other the

waters and sea coasts adjacent, although lately by letters patent the

king appointed them to execute the same ; as it is his will that they

be thereof discharged toward him.

April 20. The like to John Botelson, Richard Aby and Lawrence de Wotton,

Westminster, searchers in the town and port of Grymesby.

April 18. To the sheriff of Lancaster. Order to cause John de Chernok to
Westminster, have seisin of 3 acres of land in Kyrden held by Richard son of John
Hoggesson of Kyrden outlawed for' felony it is said ; as the king has
learned by inquisition, taken by the sheriff, that the premises have
been in his hand a year and a day and are yet in his hand, that the
said Richard held them of the said John, and that Matthew de Rixton
had the year and a day and the waste thereof, and ought to answer
to the king for the same.

48 EDWARD III.

1374. Membrane 26 — cont.

Feb. 10. To the keeper or farmer of the manor of Longebenyngton. Order

Westminster, of the issues of that manor to pay to William de Stapelton, if living,
lOZ. for Easter term next, taking his acquittance ; as Humphrey de
Bohun late earl of Hereford and Essex by his letters patent granted
to the said William his esquire for life for good service a yearly rent of 20L
to be taken at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions of the said manor
and all the earl's lands in Huntingdonshire ; and after at the request of
the said William, whom by letters patent the king has appointed during
pleasure constable of Loghmaban castle and of the lordship of Anand-
dale, which were of the said earl a tenant in chief, and are in the king's
hand by his death and by reason of the nonage of his heirs, the king
thought fit by letters patent to exemplify the earl's said letters,
willing and granting that the said William shall take that rent so long
as he shall remain constable.

April 24. To Adam atte More escheator in Dorset. Order to remove the
Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Bradele
in Purbyk taken into his hand by the death of Thomas Bridport,
delivering to Eleanor his wife any issues thereof taken ; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said
Thomas at his death held that manor jointly with the said Eleanor,
and that the same is held of others than the king.

April 18. To Roger de Elinrugge and John de Baldyngton keepers of the
Westminster, priory of St. Frideswide Oxford, which is in the king's hand. Order
to pay to Henry le Forster clerk what pertains to him of 40s. yearly
from the time the king committed to them the keeping of that priory,
and henceforward to pay him that sum so long as they shall have the
keeping thereof, taking his acquittance ; as at the king's request
John de Walyngford late prior and the convent granted to the said
Henry by reason of the said prior's new creation a yearly pension of
40s. to be taken at Michaelmas and the Annunciation by even portions
until by the prior and convent or by their successors provision should
be made him of a benefice.

Membrane 25.

April 26. To the sheriff of Suthampton for the time being. Order of the
Westminster, issues of his bailiwick to pay to John Porchestre the king's Serjeant
the arrears from 11 October last of his wages of 2d. a day, and hence-
forward to pay him those wages so long as he shall remain in the office
of janitor of Porchestre castle, taking his acquittance ; as on
15 December in the 46th year of his reign the king granted that office
to the said John during pleasure with the wages and fees thereto
belonging, such as Nicholas Haveryng deceased used to have ; and on
11 October last by letters patent willed that he should have the wages
aforesaid of the issues of that county by the hands of the sheriff, for
the king learned of a surety that the same are but 2d. a day, and that
the said Nicholas used to take them as aforesaid.
Et erat patens.

May 1. To the keeper of the king's manor of Eltham for the time being.

Westminster. Order to pay to John de Beverle3fe the king's esquire the arrears
from 26 February in the 43rd year of his reign of Sd. a day, and hence-
forward to pay him that sum from time to time so long as he shall

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1374.

Membrane 25 — cont.

stand in the office of parker of Eltham parks, taking his acquittance ;
as on that day of his favour the king by letters patent granted that
office for life to the said John for good service, taking therein dd. a
day of the issues of the manor by the hands of the keeper thereof.

April 28. Order to the sheriff of Wiltesir to cause a verderer of the forest of
Westminster. Claryndon to be elected instead of Henry Gilbert, who is insufficiently
qualified.

April 20. To the sheriff of Stafford. Order to cause a coroner to be elected
Westminster, instead of Thomas de Eyton, who is insufficiently qualified.

May 1. To William de la Vale escheator in Cumberland. Order to remove

Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with a pond of Wetherhale
of the abbot of St. Mary York and the profits thereof, delivering to
the abbot any issues and profits thereof taken ; as lately the king
ordered the escheator to certify under seal in chancery the cause
wherefore the same was bj' William de Ergum late escheator taken
into the king's hand, and the yearly value thereof, and he certified
that the late escheator so took the same for that it was found by
inquisition, before him taken of his office, that the abbot has the said
pond in the river Eden, in the midst whereof is an outlet which ought
to be open from the Nativity of the Virgin so that salmons may have
egress and ingress, which outlet is by the abbot closed to the grievous
loss of the king and people, and that the same is extended at 20s. a
year, as appears in an indenture made between the said late escheator
and the now escheator and to the latter delivered ; and the king
reckons that cause insufficient.

May 6. Order to the sheriff of Salop to cause a coroner to be elected instead

Westminster, of Richard Hort of Welleworth, who is dead.

May 5. To Richard de Radeclyf escheator in Lancashire. Order to certify

Westminster, in chancery under his seal the cause whereof 100 acres of pasture
of the abbot of Kirkstall in Admergill was by him taken into the
king's hand, the true value thereof, by what abbot the same was
acquired, when, and of Avhom, whether before or after the statute of
mortmain, of whom it is held, how, and by what service, sending
again this writ ; as for particular causes the king lately ordered the
escheator to certify the cause aforesaid, and he returned that he found
by inquisition, before him taken, that without the king's licence a
certain abbot of Kirkestall, predecessor of the now abbot, acquired the
said pasture to him and his successors, and that the same is worth
^d. a je&i for every acre bej'ond reprises, and for that cause he took
the same into the king's hand ; and reckoning that return insufficient
the king has amerced the escheator at 40s.

May 10. To Roger Keterich escheator in Essex and Hertfordshire. Order
Westminster, to take the fealty of Alice wife of John de Roos knight for the manor
of Asshildham and the manor of Radewynter called the Roos manor
according to the form of a schedule enclosed, and to remove the king's
hand and meddle no further therewith nor with divers other manors
and lands in those counties taken into the king's hand by the said
John's death, delivering to her any issues thereof taken ; as the king

48 EDWARD III.

1374. Membrane 25 — cont.

has learned by divers inquisitions, taken by the escheator, that at
his death the said John held no lands in those counties in chief nor
of any other in his demesne as of fee, but by gift of William Frere and
others held jointly with the said Alice the manor of Asshildham by
knight service of the king as of the honour of Reylegh, the said manor
of Radewynter by knight service of the heirs of Humphrey de Bohun
earl of Hereford tenant in chief who were within age and in the king's
wardship, and divers other manors and lands of others than the king.

May 14. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to search

Westminster, the rolls and memoranda and other the evidences of the exchequer
relating to the matter, and if by view thereof, by inquisition or otherwise
assured that the farms hereinafter mentioned are parcel of Exeter
castle, pertained thereto of old time and ought to pertain thereto, to
stay their demand made by exchequer summons upon divers sheriffs
of Devon to answer for the said farms and the arrears thereof from
10 April in the 22nd year of the reign, thereof discharging those sheriffs
and other sheriffs for the time being and Edward prince of Wales, and
suffering the said prince to take and have the same ; as on the day
named the king by letters patent granted the said castle to him for
life with reversion to the king and his heirs ; and now on behalf of
the said sheriffs since that day the king has learned that the treasurer
and the barons have charged them in their accounts at the exchequer
with certain farms in that county and the arrears thereof since
the said date, namely a farm of 71. 16s. 9d. a year of Gedlegh
and Penotry, 21s. 8d. a year of small parcels of serjeanties, 14s. 6d. a
year of small farms, and 5s. a year of Henry de Hughton for the fee
farm of four messuages and 2 acres of land in Exeter, though the
same are parcel of the said castle and thereto pertained of old time,
and though the prince has taken them since the grant of the castle
to him made, wherefore they have prayed the king for remedy.

May 18, To William de la Vale escheator in Northumberland. Order to

Westminster, remove the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the lands of
John son of Adam de Corbrigge chaplain in Corbrigge and Mitford,
delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as lately the king [ordered
the escheator to certify] the cause wherefore the premises were by
William Ergum late escheator taken into the king's hand, and
their description, and he returned that the late escheator delivered to
him by indenture 24 acres of land by Corbrigge which were in the
king's hand for that the ancestors of Robert son of Roger, being tenants
in chief of the manor of Corbrigge, founded a house of lepers by
Corbrigge, giving the aforesaid land to find one chaplain there
celebrating mass for the lepers every Sunday and feast day, and for
that no chaplain is found nor celebrates there, likewise divers lands
and a meadow which were in the king's hand for that the lord of
Mitford, being tenant in chief of the manor of Mitford, founded
Mitfordspitel giving that land and meadow to find a chaplain there
celebrating, and for that no chaplain is there found but is long time
withdrawn, and that the premises are yet in the king's hand for those
causes ; and the king reckons those causes insufficient.

April 17. To Ralph de Thresk escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to deliver
Westminster, to William son and heir of John Coke of Belton, otherwise called

OR 2

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]^374_ Membrane 25 — cont.

John del Bothe of Belton, four messuages, eight tofts, one bovate
15 acres of land, the moiety of one bovate 1 acre, two thirds of one
toft in Belton and Ep worth, one toft and 10 acres of land in those
towns, and one toft in Belton which are in the king's hand for causes
hereinafter mentioned, with all issues and profits thereof taken; as
it is found by inquisition, by the escheator talsen at the king's command,
that at his death the said John held the first mentioned messuages,
tofts, land and two thirds in chief by the service of the twentieth
part of one knight's fee, the said toft and 10 acres in socage of John de
Moubray of Axiholme deceased, and the said toft in Belton of Richard
de Belwode, that John de Mowbray occupied all the premises taking
the profits from the death of the said tenant untO Friday before
Midsummer in the 42nd year of the reign, and John Noble clerk (now
deceased intestate it is said) from that day until the feast of St. Peter's
Chains in the 46th year, after which feast the said William, who is
now aged 23 years and more, without process in the king's court as
the manner is entered and has until now occupied the premises taking the
profits thereof, and marrjdng without the king's hcence and will, and that
for those causes the premises are taken into the king's hand ; and
by fine with him made by the said William the king of his favour has
pardoned those contempts and trespasses, granting so far as in him
lies that the said William shall have again and hold the premises
of the king and others as aforetime with the issues and profits thereof
taken as aforesaid. It is the king's will that the escheator be thereof
discharged toward him.

May 16. To William le la Vale escheator in Cumberland. Order not to

Westminster, meddle in levying such extortion as hereinafter mentioned ; as lately
the king ordered him to certify under seal in chancery the cause where-
fore the toll of the citizens of Karliol at Amotbrigge and elsewhere
was by William de Ergum late escheator taken into the king's hand,
and the value thereof, and he returned that the late escheator found
by inquisition, before him taken of his office and delivered by
indenture to the now escheator, that the mayor, bailiffs and citizens
of Karliol at Amotbrigge, Blenkarnebek, Hertesheved and other places
at the outgoings of the city take toll of all merchandise coming from
Scotland to England and from England to Scotland at its entry or
outgoing, having usurped that toll for 20 years and yet day by day
usurping the same, whereas they ought not to take toll save within
the city bounds, and that the toll is yearly worth 20i!., and for that
cause the same is yet in the king's hand ; and the said cause being
before the council viewed and examined in chancery, it seems to the
council by the escheator's certificate that what the mayor, bailiffs
and citizens are so levying and taking is an extortion. It is the
king's will that at his pleasure inquisition be made concerning such
extortions by those whom he has appointed for the purpose, and that
a remedy be applied.

Membrane 24.

May 4. To William de la Vale escheator in Northumberland. Order to

Westminster, remove the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the chapel

of St. Lawrence Byker of Richard de Gascoigne, delivering up any

issues thereof taken ; as lately for particular causes the king ordered

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the escheator to certify under his seal in chancery the cause and
manner of hi? taking that chapel into the king's hand, and he certified
that William de Ergum late escheator delivered to him by indenture
that the ancestors of the lord of Byker, being tenants in chief by
grand serjeanty, founded a chantry in the said chapel within their
lordship, giving to the same divers lands to find a chaplain to celebrate
divine service for the souls of the king and his ancestors and of the
founders' ancestors, and that the said chantry is withdrawn by Joan
who was wife of John de Coupeland, and for that cause the said lands
are in the king's hand ; and the king reckons that cause insufficient.
The like, mutatis mutandis, to William de Ergum late escheator.

To William de la Vale escheator in Yorkshire. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning the hospital of Lassyngby ; as the escheator
certified that he found by inquisition, before him taken of his office,
that John de Lythegraynes knight, who founded a hospital at
Laysyngby in Allertonshire, long before the statute of mortmain,
enfeoffed the same of the whole manor of Laysyngby to find six chaplains
to celebrate divine service therein for ever for the souls of the kings
and the founders and of the faithful departed, and to perform divers
alms, that the chantry and the said alms have ceased 20 years and
more, and that John Moubray parson of Ripley, who has occupied the
hospital ten years and more and does yet occupy the same, has turned
the means thereof to secular uses, and for that cause the hospital
and manor are in the king's hand.

May 5. To William de la Vale escheator in Cumberland. Order to deliver

Westminster, to John Broun the lands and rents of the said John and Eleanor his
wife in Raghton, Gaytescales, Crokedayke, Blakthwayt, Langholm,
Blencogowe, Crofton, Crjaigildyk, Waverton, Gamelisby and Hoton,
together with the issues thereof taken since the octaves of Trinity
last ; as lately the king ordered the escheator to certify in chancery
the cause and manner of taking the premises into his hand by William
de Ergum late escheator, and the value thereof, and he returned
that it was found by inquisition, taken before the late escheator, that
about Michaelmas in the 46th year of the reign the said John committed
a felony by slaying Thomas de Raghton, for which felony he withdrew
himself and was a fugitive, that on the daj' of the said felony he had
divers lands in Hougbryghtby and in the towns aforesaid in right of
his said wife, held in chief by divers services and extended at 100s. a
year, and for that cause the late escheator took the said lands into
the king's hand ; and by certificate of John de Cavendissh the chief
justice, made and returned in chancery at the king's command, the
king is assured that in the octaves aforesaid John Broun rendered
himself to the marshalsea prison, and was not put in exigents before
the king by reason of the death of the said Thomas ; and on 24 January
last of his favour the king by letters patent pardoned him the suit of
his peace pertaining to the king for the death of the said Thomas
whereof he was indicted or appealed, and any outlawry published
against him for that cause, granting him the king's peace, provided
that he should stand to right in the king's court in any cause which
any man would bring against him by reason of the death aforesaid.

May 10. To Adam atte More escheator in Dorset. Order to remove the

Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Holne in

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Purbyk taken into the king's hand by the death of Thomas Bridport,
delivering to Eleanor his ivife any issues thereof taken : as the king has
learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said Thomas
at his death held that manor jointly with the said Eleanor, and that
it is held of others than the king.

To William de la Vale escheator in Northumberland. Order to take
the fealty of William de Rodome according to the form of a schedule
enclosed, and to remove the king's hand and meddle no further with
the lands in Espele which were of John de Espele adherent of the Scots
who were enemies and rebels against the late king, and by forfeiture
of the said John came as an escheat to the late king's hands, delivering
up any issues thereof taken since the death of Thomas de Espele ;
as on 3 February in the 9th year of his reign the king by letters patent
gave all those lands to the said Thomas for his good service and to
his heirs, to hold by the same services as before they came to the late
king's hands ; and it is found by inquisition, by the escheator taken
at the king's command, that by virtue of the said charter the said
Thomas at his death was seised of the same in his demesne as of fee,
that Emma his daughter, whom William de Rodome has now taken
to wife, is his next heir and of full age, that those lands are held of
Mitford castle by the service oillh. of cumin, and that the said William
de Rodome and Emma in her right have taken and do yet take the
issues and profits thereof since the death of the said Thomas, who
died on Thursday before St. Leonard in the 30th year of the reign ;
and the said castle is now in the king's hand by the death of David de
Strabolgi last earl of Athole tenant thereof in chief, and by reason of
the nonage of his heirs.

May 10. To Roger Keterich escheator in Essex and Hertfordshire. Or4er
Westminster, to take the fealty of Alice wife of John de Roos knight etc. {as
above, p. 16).

May 16. To John ap Rees escheator in Gloucestershire. Order to cause
Westminster. Edmund son of Hugh son of Edmund le Blount tenant in chief deceased,
and cousin and heir of the said Edmund deceased, to have seisin of
his said grandfather's lands taken into the king's hand by his death ;
as the sg,id heir has proved his age before the escheator, and the king
has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [30124.]

May 19. To William de la Vale escheator in Yorkshire, Northumberland,
Westminster. Cumberland and Westmorland. Order to cause Ralph son and heir
of William baron of Greystoke tenant in chief to have seisin of his
said father's lands taken into the king's hand by his death ; as the
said Ralph has proved his age before the escheator, and the king has
taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [30127.]

To Ralph de Thresk escheator in Lincolnshire. Like order ; as
Ralph son and heir of the said William has proved his age before
William de la Vale.

The like to the following :

Roger Keterych escheator in Essex and Hertfordshire.

John de Broghton escheator in Bedfordshire and Bukinghamshire.

Nicholas Seymour escheator in Norhamptonshire.

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1374. Membrane 24 — cont.

To Th. bishop of Durham. Order to command livery to be given
to the said Ralph son of William of his father's lands within the liberty
of Durham ; as he has proved his age etc., and the king has commanded
livery to be given him of his father's lands.

May 23. To the mayor and bailiffs of Sandwich. Order of the king's favour to
Westminster, dearrest one pipe of thread of Rois of Tankard fitz Clays of Lescluse, and
another of merchants of Flanders found in a ship called 'Maydach,'
suffering the said merchants to take the same over to Flanders without
payment of custom or subsidy to the king's use save for such as shall
be exposed for sale ; as the same was found among certain wines of
merchants of Flanders which by advice of the council the king lately
decreed should be deUvered up, and is under arrest in the said port.

To the same. Like order concerning [thread] of John Orneweider
and Arnald Lammins burgesses of Ardenbourch merchants found in
a ship called ' la Seinte Marie ' among wines of merchants of Flanders.

May 22. To William Latymere constable of Dovorre castle and warden of
Westminster, the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant. Order by inquisition and other
lawful means and convenient, as he shall think best, to take information
touching a complaint made on behalf of certain merchants of Flanders
that certain wines of theirs were lately taken at sea and are by the
king's lieges and subjects of England wasted and eloigned, and to cause
due and speedy justice to be done to the said merchants in regard to the
presumptuous attempts of the said lieges, certifying the king and
council of the hindrance if he may not make fitting recompense
touching the same, in order that the king may act as by law ought
to be done for reformation of such damage and loss ; as the king has
learned of the premises by the said merchants' complaint, praying
for remedy, and by advice of the council he would deal generously
with them.

May 23. To Walter de Leycestre the king's Serjeant at arms. Order, if
Westminster, assured by oaths to him given, by examination and otherwise that
the facts are as hereinafter rehearsed, to cause as well 103 tuns of
wine of the king's enemies, according to his commission, as 42
tuns of Frederick dwelling at Seint Malois del Isle in Brittany
the king's enemy, to be dehvered to those to whom they pertain,
William filz Cristians Fourmer of Lescluse, master of a ship called
' la Seinle Anne,' being first contented of his freightage for all of
them, and to restore to the said master any wines or merchandise
remaining in the said ship over and above the 145 tuns of wine
aforesaid ; as on 18 May last at the said master's suit, averring that
the said ship laded with 138 tuns of wine was by lord le Despenser
lately taken at sea and brought to the port of Cicestre, that 103
tuns of that wine were enemies' goods and 35 tuns thereof of the
goods of him the said master and other merchants of Flanders his
fellows, by advice of the council the king by letters patent appomted
the said Walter to cause those 103 tuns to be delivered to those to
whom they pertain, and the ship and the said 35 tuns to the
said master ; but Edward Dalyngrugge knight has before the council
alleged that over and above those 103 tuns there were in the said ship

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1374. Membrane 24 — cont.

42 tuns of wine of the said Frederick's goods and not of the said
merchants, so that these likewise ought to be forfeit over and above
the 103 tuns.

April 24. To William de Huntyngfeld, John de Cavendissh, Roger de Kirketon,
Westminster. William de Spaigne, Roger Toop' and their fellows, justices appointed
to preserve the peace in the parts of Holand co. Lincoln, or to any
of them. Order to cause a constable in those parts to be elected
instead of Robert de Meres ; as the king has learned by credible witness
that by colour of his office the said Robert since he has stood therein
has caused and ceases not daily to cause hurt, evildoings and extortions
in order to extort money from the people of those parts ; and the king
would make provision for the peace of his people.

Mandate to the said Robert to meddle no further in that office.

Membrane 23.

May 10. To Roger Keterich escheator in Essex. Order to deliver in dower to

Westminster. Joan who was wife of Humphrey de Bohun earl of Hereford and Essex
tenant in chief such as are in his bailiwick of the fees and parts of fees
following which the king has assigned to her of the knights' fees of her
said husband and of the barony of Penkethelyn lordship taken into the
king's hand by his death and by reason of the nonage of his heirs,
namely the fourth part of one knight's fee in Terlynge held by Roger
Redlegh and extended at 25s. a year, four knights' fees in Berneston,
Rothyng Berners, Berwyk, High Estre, Neweton, Donmowe and
Strathale lately held by John de Berners knight at 201., four knights' fees
and a quarter in Bromfeld, Black Nottele, Chatham, Great Waltham
and Radelegh now held by Thomas de Maundeville the elder knight at
21?. 5s., three knights' fees in Teye Maundeville, Spryngfeld to wit
Kyueton, Asshildham, Aldham, Dansey and Wolwich sometime held
by Thomas Merk at 15Z., three knights' fees in South Wokyndon,
Kyngeswode and Bartlesden sometime of Maurice de Bruyn and
now held by Robert de Marny knight at 15Z., two knights' fees in
Masshebery and Mose sometime held by William Bottevyleyn at \0l.,
one knight's fee in Shelwe Jocelyn now held by Robert Marchal at 100s.,
two knights' fees in Little Burstede formerly held by Humphrey de
Walden knight at lOZ., the moiety of one knight's fee in Elsenham
formerly held by the said Humphrey at 505., two knights' fees in
StoweMareys now held by John Mareys at 10?., one knight's feeinDunton
by Herwardstoke held by the abbot of Waltham Holy Cross at 100s.,
one knight's fee in Tillebery held by Henry de Coggeshale at 100s.,
one knight's fee in Estilbury lately held by Edward son of Simon at
100s., one knight's fee in Estilbery aforesaid sometime of Edmund
Kemsek and lately held by Thomas Gobyounknight at 100s., one knight's
fee in Shelwe held by the prior of Blakamore at 100s., the tenth part
of one knight's fee in Willynghale held by the said prior at 10s., one
knight's fee in Ardelay sometime held by Thomas Martel at 100s.,
one knight's fee in Macchyng and Great Waltham formerly held
by Thomas Bataille at 100s., one knight's fee in High Estre now held by
Peter atte Hide at 100s., one knight's fee in Dannebury now held by
Reynold de Grey knight at 100s., one knight's fee in High Estre held
by John Gildesburgh at 100s., three fourths of one kmght's fee m
Wikepet by Neweport lately held by Robert de la Rokele at 3Z. 15s.,

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1374. Membrane 23 — conl.

the moiety of one knight's fee in Little Canefeld formerly held by
Richard earl of Arundell at 50s., the third part of one knight's fee in
Walden and the twelfth part of one fee there formerly held by the
abbot of Walden at 44s. 4d., the moiety of one knight's fee in Walden
sometime of WiHiam de Westeleye now held by Richard Wynter in
right of his wife at 50s., the fifth part of one knight's fee in Walden
held by Geoffrey le Boteler at 20s., the tenth part of one knight's fee
called Starlyngeshel in Donton held by the prior of Okeborne at 10s.,
the sixth part of one knight's fee in Gynge Puelh formerly held by
Nicholas Foucher at 16s. M., the tenth part of one knight's fee in
Great Waltham lately held by Simon de la Boterie at 10s., the eighth
part of one knight's fee in Great Waltham now held by Peter atte Hyde
at 12s. M., one knight's fee in High Estre held by the heirs of Gilbert
Stanford knight at 100s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Godythestre
and Masshebury and High Estre lately held by John Berners knight
at 50s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Godythestre, Masshebury
and High Estre now held by Nicholas Fitz Richard at 50s., the tenth part
of one knight's fee in Sparehauekeseye in Little Waltham held by
Edmund Warner at IDs., two knights' fees in Shellegh held by Thomas
del Legh at lOL, one kinght's fee in Chigenhale Tany formerly held by
John Throkkesford at 100s., one knight's fee in Chigenhale and
Elsynham by Thremenhale formerly held by John Bottourt and now
by Walter Blount at 100s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Chigenhale
and Elsynham aforesaid held by the prior of Donmowe at 50s., one
knight's fee in Rothynge Abbesse formerly held by Oger son of Michael
at 100s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Stepelbumpstede formerly
held by Robert de Manceby at 50s., the fourth part of one knight's
fee in Little Bumpstede formerly held by William de Bloy at 25s.,
one knight's fee in Wygeberwe by Saltcote now held by Walter atte Lee
knight at 100s., the tenth part of one knight's fee in Walden at
Kybworthey formerly held by William Chamberleyn knight at lOs.,
the fifth part of one knight's fee in Great Waltham now held by Edmund
Warner at 20s., the 23rd part of one knight's fee in Great Waltham
formerly held by the abbot of Walden at 5s., the fourth part of one
knight's fee in Walden now held by Richard Wynter at 25s. , the twentieth
part of one knight's fee in Walden called Pirnho held by the said
Richard at 5s., two knights' fees in Chikenhale Trenchefoil held by
Alice de Nevyle at lOL, three knights' fees in Chigenhale and Stam-
bourne held by the said Alice and John Welde and sometime by John
de la Lee, John de Greville and Margery de Mose at 15Z., one knight's
fee in Donmowe sometime held by John Boys at lOOs., the moiety
of one knight's fee in Walden sometime of William de Sancto Michaele
and after held by the abbot of Walden at 50s., the tenth part of one
knight's fee in Depedene formerly held by Edmund de Postede at
10s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Gyng held by the
abbot of Stratford at 50s., the third part of one knight's fee in
Willynghale formerly held by Philip de RopelF at 33s. M., the fourth
part of one knight's fee in Estre held by the abbot of Tilteye at 255.,
the fourth part of one knight's fee in the parish of Alvythele called
Bumpstedehalle formerly held by John de Staunton at 25s., the fourth
part of one knight's fee in Horndon formerly held by Abel de
Wythyfeld at 25s., the fourth part of one knight's fee in Benyflet
and Nevinden held by the abbot of Colcestre at 25s., two
knights' fees in Terlyng held by the bishop of Norwich at IQl.,

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2374. Membrane 23 — cont.

one knight's fee in Terlyng called Neketon formerly held by
Nicholas de Halweston at 100s., one knight's fee in Chaldwell
formerly held by Thomas de Gravesende at 100s., one knight's fee
in Wike sometime held by Roger de Barle at 100s., one knight's fee
in Bobbyngworth formerly held by Henry Spigurnell and three
quarters of one knight's fee in Staundon lately held by Edmund
Spigurnell at 81. 15s., one knight's fee in Rammesden Creye and
Rammesden Belhous, the fourth part of one knight's fee in Dunmowe
and the fourth part of one knight's fee in Reynes sometime held by
Roger de Merk at 11. 10s., the fourth part of one knight's fee in
Willynghale Spaigne and the fourth part of one knight's fee in that
town held by Roger Fitz Andrewe at 50s., the moiety of one knight's
fee sometime of William Thorlegh in Amberden formerly held by
Joan Flambard at 50s., one knight's fee in Lammersh held by the
prince of Wales at 100s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Radwynter
and Walden formerly held by John Roos knight at 50s., the fourth
part of one knight's fee in ChishuU held by the heirs of John Benyngton
at 25s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Walden called Mateines
formerly held by the abbot of Walden at 50s., two knights' fees in
Chishull called Gardens held by the heirs of Roger Depham, by Henry
Spigurnell, John Outlawe, James Freman, Alice Gerard, John Phippe,
Nicholas Jebyn, the abbot of Walden and the abbot of Tilteye at lOZ.,
all in Essex ; one knight's fee and a half in Catteworth co. Huntyngdon
formerly held by Thomas de Bekeryng at 11. 10s., the tenth part of
one knight's fee in Baldynghore by Massyngdene now held by Thomas de
Bassyngbourne at 10s., the fourth part of one knight's fee in Amoun-
desham formerly held by Walter de Rau at 25s., the moiety of one
knight's fee in Querendon now held by Thomas earl of Warrewich at 50s.,
and the moiety of one knight's fee in Cryndon held by Thomas Lyveden
at 50s. in Bukinghamshire ; one knight's fee in Glaston co. Roteland
held by Thomas de Haryngton at 100s. ; two knights' fees in the
manors of Haylesden, Oxenedes, Bemhara, Skeyton, Sonderlond in
(sic) Haryngby sometime held by Walter de Bemham and William
Hauteyn at 10/., the eighth part of one knight's fee in Burnham now held
by the heirs of Ralph de Hemenale at 12s. 6d., the eighth part of one
knight's fee in Burnham held by Edmund de Reynliam knight at
12s. 6d., the fourth part of one knight's fee in Briston held by John
de Briston at 25.s., the eighth part of one knight's fee in Burnham
held by the heirs of John de Borgh at 12s. 6d. in Norffolk ; seven
knights' fees in the manors of Letheryngham, Cretyng, Thorp in the
parish of Hakeston, Thuryngton and Shadenesfeud held by Thomas
Wjmkefeld and sometime of William de Bovylle at 351., one knight's
fee in Reydon and Holton sometime of Thomas de Merk and now
held by Robert de Teye knight at 100s., the moiety of one knight's
fee in Hadlegh sometime of William Laasham and now held it is
supposed by Helmyng Leget at 50s., and one knight's fee in Stotton
held by the heirs of Saier de Creppyng and extended at 100s. a year
in Suffolk ; and a third part of the barony of Penkethlyn lordship
in the march of Wales, the barony being extended at 100 marks a year.

To John de Broghton escheator in Huntingdonshire and Bukingham-
shire. Order to deliver in dower to the said Joan the knights' fees and
parts of fees {above mentioned) in Catteworth co. Huntingdon, and in
Baldynghore, Amondesham, Querendon and Cryndon co. Bukingham.

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1374. Membrane 23 — cont.

To John de Weston escheator in Norffolk and Suffolk. Like order
to deliver in dower to the said Joan the knights' fees and parts of
fees {above mentioned) in Haylesden, Oxenedes, Bernham. Skeyton,
Sonderlond and Haryngby, Burnham, Briston and in Burnham co!
Norffolk held by the heirs of John de Burgh, and in Letheryngham,
Cretyng, Thorp, Thuryngton and Shadenesfeud sometime of William
de Boville, Reydon and Holton, and in Hadlegh co. Suffolk, {omit-
ting the knight's fee in Stotton).

To Nicholas Seymour escheator in Roteland. Like order to deliver
in dower to the said Joan one knight's fee in Glaston {above mentioned).

May 10. To John ap Rees escheator in Herefordshire and the march of Wales

Westminster, adjoining. Order in presence of the next friends of the heirs of the
said Humphrey, if being warned they will attend, to make a partition
of the barony of Penkethlyn into three equal parts, and to deliver
in dower to the said Joan a third part thereof which the king has
assigned to her, sending the assignment to be enrolled in chancery.

Membrane 22.

May 10. To Roger Keterich escheator in Essex. Order to deliver in dower
Westminster, to the said Joan such as are in his bailiwick of the advowsons following
which the king has assigned to her of the advowsons of abbeys, priories,
churches and chapels which were her said husband's and are taken
into the king's hand by his death, namely the advowsons of Fobbyng
church CO. Essex extended at 20 marks a year, of Brekon priory at
66?. 13s. 4rf., of Lambilio church at 20 marks, of Maugan church at 20
marks, of Bemak church at 20 marks, of Veynour church at 20 marks, of
Lankeneder church at 81., of Caldecote chapel at 40s. all in Hereford-
shire and the march of Wales adjacent ; of Amondesham church
CO. Bukingham at 201., of Thoresby church co. Lincoln at 20 marks, of
Luflfenham church co. Roteland at 20 marks, of Lambourne chapel co.
Berkes at 60s., and of Wokeseye chapel co. Wiltesir extended at 20s.
a year.

To John ap Rees escheator in Herefordshire and the march of Wales
adjacent. Order to deliver in dower to the said Joan the advowsons
of Brekon priory, Lambilio church, Maugan church, Bemak church,
Veynour church, Lankeneder church and Caldecote chapel extended
{as above), which among others the king has assigned to her.

To John de Broghton escheator in Bukinghamshire. Like order to
deliver in dower to the said Joan the advowson of Amondesham church.

To Ralph de Thresk escheator in Lincolnshire. Like order to
deliver in dower to the said Joan the advowson of Thoresby church
extended at 201. a year.

To Nicholas Seymour escheator in Roteland. Like order to deliver
in dower to the said Joan the advowson of Luffenham church.

To Oliver de Hamham escheator in Berkshire and Wiltesir. Like
order to deliver in dower to the said Joan the advowsons of Lambourne
chapel and Wokeseye chapel.

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1374.

Membrane 22 — cont.

To Roger Keterich escheator in Essex. Like order to deliver in
dower to tlie said Joan tlie advowson of Walden abbey extended at
40Z. a year.

Memorandum that .Nottele abbey fell to the said countess by lot,
but Walden abbey was assigned to her in lieu thereof by the king's
order dated 2S April.

June 6. To William de la Vale escheator in Cumberland. Order, if assured

Westminster, that the lands in Staynton by him seized into the king's hand are the
same which by virtue of the king's command were delivered to Clement
de Skelton and Joan his wife, to remove the king's hand and meddle
no further therewith, delivering to the .said' Clement and Joan any
issues thereof taken ; as lately upon the finding of an inquisition,
talcen by Thomas de Musgrave late escheator, that by grant of William
late baron of Graystok, made with the king's licence, Giles de Orreton
deceased held to him and the heirs of his body by Maud his wife (like-
wise deceased) ten messuages, three carucates of land, 20 acres of meadow
and 12 acres of wood in the town of Staynton within the barony of
Greystok, and common of pasture sufficient for all his neat beasts
and those of his men now or hereafter dwelling upon the said lands,
that the premises are held in chief by the service of rendering S.s. (id.
a year to cornage payable in the exchequer of Carliol by the hands of
the sheriff of Cumberland for the time being, and that Joan daughter
of the said Giles and Maud, whom the said Clement has taken to wife,
is their next heir and of full age, the king took the homage and fealty
of the said Clement by reason of issue between him and the said Joan
begotten, and commanded livery to be given them of the premises,
as appears by inspection of the rolls of chancery ; and now on behalf
of the said Clement and Joan petition is made to the king for removal
of his hand from divers lands in Staynton, which the escheator has
taken into the king's hand for that he found by inquisition, before liim
taken of his office, that the said Giles died seised in his demesne as of .
fee of those lands which contain a fourth part of the manor of Staynton,
that they are held m chief by knight service, and that after his death
the said Clement and Joan in her right, being daughter and heir of
the said Giles, entered the same without the king's licence and
without process of the king's court.

March 10. To the mayor, recorder and aldermen of London." Order to be
Westminster, before the council at Westminster one month after Easter next, which
day the king has given to Robert de Hales prior of the Hospital of
St. John of Jerusalem in England, in order to inform the council
concerning their right, and further to do and receive what shall be
by the council appointed, stajdng meanwhile the process begun against
the said prior and brother John Alemayn his fellow, and if there shall
be any cause wherefore that ought not to be done, to certify the same
in chancery under their seals, sending again this writ ; as the king
has learned that at the complaint of Ralph de Strode common serjeant
of the city of London, averring that time out of mind there was a
way [chiminagnim) from the high street of Eletestrete to the river
Thames whereto the commonalty of the city ought to have and in
times past used to have entry by a gate called Templegate to
Templebrigge in the said river from sunrise to sunset for carrying their
victuals and merchandise to and fro by wains, horses and otherwise

48 EDWARD III.

1874. Membrane 22 — cont.

at their pleasure, and likewise by night at the request of every free
man of the city for carrying such needful things except for carriage
by wains, and that divers men of the city were by the said prior and
brother John by colour of closing the said gate divers times hindered
from carrying victuals, merchandise and other things needful by the
said way, the mayor, recorder and aldermen caused the prior and
brother John to be summoned before them to answer touching the
premises ; and the king considers it unreasonable that the business
should be debated before them forasmuch as it concerns them and
their commonalty, especially as a party ought not to be judge in his
own cause, judging that it would tend to the prejudice of the lords
and others coming to parliament and to the council if the said bridge,
which is appointed for their advantage and easement when they
will there come to their barges and boats, should be broken by casting
stone and timber thereupon, and it is his will that for the causes afore-
said the business shall be debated and determined before the council,
where justice shall speedily be done as well to the mayor etc. as to
the prior.

April 15. To Philip de Courtenay admiral of the fleet towards the west, or to
Westminster, his lieutenant in the port of Dertmuth, and the mayor and bailiffs
of that town. Order, for particular causes laid before the king and
council, to deliver up according to the command to them previously
addressed the three ships of Portugal under arrest in the said port,
one called ' la 8eint Croice ' Stephen Fraunceis master, another ' de
(sic) Seint Vincent ' John Bogayllo master, the third ' la Seint Antoyn '
Salvador Geans master, with the merchandise therein taken if
existing, or if not the value thereof, the livery of which ships and goods
the king at another time by writ commanded to be made, provided
nevertheless that the sum of money which at the suit of John Aubray
the king commanded to be kept in the admiral's hands shall remain
in the admiral's keeping until further order.

June 10. To the sheriff of Wiltesir for the time being. Order of the issues
Westminster, of that county to pay to John de Wydeford the arrears of id. a day
from 4 December in the 41st year of the reign, and henceforward to pay
him that daily sum as the same used to be paid according to the
king's letters patent, taking the said John's acquittance for every
payment ; as on the day mentioned of his favour the king by letters
patent granted to the said John the keeping of his manor of Claryndon
for life, taking for his wages id. a day of the issues of the said county
by the hands of the sheriff.
Et erat patens.

Membrane 21.

May 24. To the sheriff of Cumberland. Order to cause all the lands aliened

Westminster, in fee by William de Loghmaban as hereinafter recited to be taken
into the king's hand and safe kept until further order, answering at
the exchequer for the issues thereof, certifying under his seal in chancery
how he has executed this command, and sending again this writ ; as
on 28 June in the 16th year of his reign the late king by letters patent
gave to the said William and his heirs for his good service certain
lands in Blencogou, which were of WiUiam le Blount knight late the said
king's enemy and rebel and came to the late king's hands as an escheat,

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1374.

Membrane 21 — cont.

to hold by the service of the fourth part of one knight's fee rendering
at the exchequer of Michaelmas 4 marks a year, and further granted
to the said William de Loghmaban and to his heirs the remainder
of lands in the said town, then held in dower by Joan who was wife
of John le Blount with reversion after her death to the king as an
escheat by reason of the forfeiture of William le Blount, to hold with
the other "lands by the service aforesaid without making sale of those
lands, waste or destruction of the woods, or dispossession of the men
thereto pertaining, so that if William de Loghmaban or his heirs
should make sale, waste, destruction or dispossession as aforesaid,
it should be lawful for the said king and his heirs again to take all the
premises into their hand without claim of the said grantee to the
contrary or of his heirs or of any other ; and Randolph de Dacre has
acknowledged before the king that he has acquired the premises of
the said grantee in fee, as well those which were of William le Blount
as those which the said Joan held in dower.

May 28. To the proctors and ministers of John cardinal bishop of Sabina
Westminster, and rector of Abburbury in the diocese of Lincoln. Notice that they
may in their lord's name administer and freely dispose of the fruits,
proventions and emoluments of the said church, notwithstanding the
king's presentation of William de Redenesse his clerk thereto, which
the king revokes, as lately by letters patent the king made that pre-
sentation beheving that the said cardinal was dead in the court of
Rome and that thereby the church was void ; but the king has learned
of a truth that he is there alive and well.
Et erat patents.
[Faedera.]

To J. bishop of Lincoln. Order to suffer the proctors and ministers
of John cardinal bishop of Sabina and rector of Abburbury in their
lord's name to adiminster and freely dispose of the fruits, proventions
and emoluments of that church, the king's presentation to the same
notwithstanding, and to revoke any act by him the said bishop done
touching such presentation ; as latelj' etc. {as above).

[Ibid.]

June 2. To Oliver de Harnham escheator in Oxfordshire. Order to assign

Westminster, to Joan who was wife of Humphrey de Bohun earl of Hereford and
Essex tenant in chief dower of the manor of Astcote, sending the
assignment to be enrolled upon the rolls of chancery ; as lately at
her suit averring that on the day he espoused her and long after her
said husband was seised of that manor in his demesne as of fee, and
that he after demised the same to Gilbert Giffard knight for life with
reversion to him the said earl and his heirs, and praying that dower
should be assigned her of the same, being in the king's hand by the
said Gilbert's death and by reason of the nonage of the said earl's
heirs, the king ordered the escheator to make inquisition ; and by
inquisition by him taken at the king's command it is found that the
said earl was thereof seised in his demesne as of fee for nine years after
he espoused the said Joan, that after he demised the same as aforesaid,
that the said Gilbert had no other estate therein, and that the said
manor is worth Wl. a year in aU issues.

48 EDWARD III. 29

1374. Membrane 21 — cont.

June 6. To John ap Rees escheator in Gloucestershire. Order to cause

Westminster. Joan daughter of John Solers to have seisin of her purparty of the
iands of AHce atte Chaumbre of Weston Underegge kept in the king's
hand ; as lately on the finding of an inquisition, taken by Philip de
Lutteleye late escheator, that the said Alice at her death held in her
demesne as of fee three messuages, 2-| virgates of land and 7 acres of
meadow in Weston Underegge in chief by knight service, that Sibyl
Pope one of her sisters, William de Acton son of Katherine a second
sister, Alice de Bentham, Margery de Bentham and Elizabeth de
Bentham daughters of Agnes a third sister, and Joan daughter of
John Solers son of Margery a fourth sister are her next heirs, and
that the said Sibyl, William, Alice de Bentham, Margery and Elizabeth
were then of full age, and the said Joan of the age of 6 years, on 4 July
in the 37th year of his reign the king respited until the quinzaine of
Michaelmas then next the homages of those who were of age, and
ordered the late escheator to take their fealties, to take of them
security for payment of their reliefs at the exchequer, to make a
partition of the premises into four equal parts in their presence and
in presence of the said Joan's next friends, if being warned they would
attend, and to cause them to have seisin of their respective purparties,
namely the said Sibyl and William of two parts as two of the deceased's
heirs, the said Alice de Bentham, Margery and Elizabeth of one part
as one of her heirs, and to keep in the king's hand until further order
one fourth part for the said Joan's purparty ; and the said Joan has
now proved her age before the escheator, and the king has taken her
homage and fealty. By p.s.

June 10. To John ap Rees escheator in Gloucestershire. Order to remove
Westminster, the king's hand and not to meddle further with the manor and
advowson of Wynterbourne, delivering to Edmund de Bradeston
any issues thereof taken since the death of Thomas son and heir of
Robert de Bradeston ; as it is found by inquisition, taken by the
escheator, that by the death of Thomas de Bradeston tenant in chief
and by reason of the nonage of the said Thomas son of Robert de
Bradeston son of Thomas de Bradeston, being cousin and heir of the
said tenant in chief, who died- within age and in the king's wardship,
the said manor is come to the king's hands, that bj' fine levied in
the king's court Robert Mordak parson of Wynterbourne and Robert
Coyne parson of Somerford Mauduyt granted the said manor and
advowson to the said Thomas de Bradeston and Agnes his wife and
to the heirs male of their bodies, with remainder for lack of such issue
to the said Robert de Bardeston (.sic) and to the heirs male of his body,
remainder for lack of such an heir to John de Bardeston (sic) and to
the heirs male of his body, that as well the said Thomas de Bradeston
and Agnes as the said Thomas son of Robert died without issue male,
wherefore by form of that fine the premises ought to remain to the
said Edmund being son and heir of the said John de Bradeston, and
that the same are held of others than the king ; and by a transcript
of the said fine, which the king caused to come before him in chancery,
it is found that the premises were entailed in the form aforesaid.

June 13. To John de Broghton escheator in Bukinghamshire. Order to take

Westminster, the fealty of Thomas de Harecourt knight according to the form of a

schedule enclosed, and to remove the king's hand and meddle no further

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

]^gY4_ Membrane 21 — cont.

■o-ith the manor of Little Lynford taken into the king's hand by the
death of John Buttetourt, delivering up any issues thereof taken ;
as the king has learned bj' inquisition, taken by the escheator, that
the said John at his death" held no lands in that county in chief in his
demesne as of fee, but by fine levied in the king's court with his licence
held the said manor in chief jointly with Maud his wife whom the
said Thomas has taken to wife.

June 15. Order to the sheriff of Hereford to cause a coroner to be elected
Westminster, instead of John de Monemouth, who is dead.

June 15. To the collectors in the ports of Holkam, Welles, Blakeneye,
Westminster. Wyveton, Claye, Salthous, Shiryngham and Croumere of the subsidy
of &d. in the pound. Order, upon petition of the fishers of those towns,
not to compel them to pay such subsidy upon fish taken in the sea and
not carried out of the realm, nor in anywise to trouble them concerning
the same ; as their petition shews that the collectors are purposing
to compel them to pay the said subsidy upon the fish so taken and there
brought within the realm, praying for remedy ; and it was not nor
is it the intent of the king or council that any such fishers be compelled
so to do.
[Fcedera.]

June 15. To the justices of the Bench. Order by writ of nisi prius to
Westminster, command an inquisition which remains to be taken before them
between the king and Simon Lambourne clerk concerning the
presentation to the precentorship of Exeter, now void and in the
king's gift, to be taken before one of the justices of the said Bench
or before the justices of assize appointed in Devon.

June 20. To Adam atte More escheator in Dorset. Order to remove the
Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with a messuage and 40 acres
of land in Little Kemerych, dehvering up any issues thereof taken
since the death of Thomas Bridport ; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said Thomas at his death
held no lands in that county in chief in his demesne as of fee, but
held the premises of others than the king.

June 18. To Jolm de Cavendissh and Thomas de Ingelby justices appointed

Westminster, to hold pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to command
an inquisition whereupon the prior of Christ Church Canterbury has
put himself before the king concerning his alleged duty to repair the
highway between Branketre and Halstede and to scour a ditch by the
hi<yhway between Stistede and Coggeshale, to be taken before them
the said justices or one of them or before one of the justices of assize
appointed in that county (.sic).

May 10. To Ralph de Thresk escheator in Lincolnshire. Order not to distrain
Westminster. William son and heir of John Coke of Belton, otherwise called John
del Bothe of Belton, to do his homage and fealty a second time, releasing
anj' distress upon him made for that cause ; as he has done homage
and fealty to the king for four messuages, eight tofts, one bovate
15 acres of land, the moiety of one bovate and of 1 acre of land,
and for two thirds of one toft in Belton and Epworth which he holds

48 EDWARD III. 31

1374. Membrane 21 — cont.

in chief by knight service, and livery whereof the king has commanded
to be given him by the escheator. By p.s. [30115.]

Membrane 20.
June 20. To Oliver Hamham escheator in Wilteisir. Order to take of Ela
Westminster, who was wife of Thomas son of Robert de Bradest^n knight tenant in
chief an oath that she will not marry without the king's licence, and in
presence of Richard Lescrope knight to whom the king has committed
the wardship of her said husband's lands or of his attorney, if being
warned he will attend, to assign her dower of those manors and lands
which are in the king's hand by her husband's death and by reason of
the nonage of Elizabeth his daughter and heir, sending the assignment
to be enrolled in chancery.

To John Hambury escheator in Worcestershire. Order to assign
dower to the said Ela, of whom the king has commanded an oath to
be taken by Oliver Harnham (as above).

The like to Roger Keterich escheator in Essex.

The like to John ap Rees escheator in Gloucestershire.

June 20. To the sheriff of Lancaster. Order to cause Ralph de Langeton
Westminster, to have seisin of a messuage and one bovate of land and a half in
Goldeburne held by Adam de Goldeburne outlawed for felony it is
said ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the sheriff,
that the premises have been in his hand a year and a day and are
yet in his hand, that the said Adam held them of the said Ralph,
and that William de Chorlegh late escheator had the year and a day
and the waste thereof, and ought to answer to the king for the same.

June 22. To the sheriff of Surrey and Sussex. Order to cause all goods
Westminster, and merchandise which by inquisition or otherwise he may be assured
were taken out of three tarits of Catuloigne, Genoa {Janua) and Naples
at la Rye and brought within those counties to be arrested wherever
found in his bailiwick in whose hands soever within liberties and
without, the liberty of the Cinque Ports excepted, and at his peril to
be put in safe keeping as shall best be for the safety thereof until by
advice of the council the king shall take order for delivery of the same ;
as the said tarits laded with divers goods and merchandise were lately
taken, arrested and brought to the parts of la Rye by the king's
subjects, pretending that the said goods and merchandise were
enemies' goods, whereof certain are taken out of the said tarits and
removed by boats, barges and otherwise within the said counties
and elsewhere, as the king has learned ; and by advice of the council
the king's will is to make provision for the safety thereof until he
shall be informed to whom the same ought in law to pertain.

To Walter Leycestre and James Lyons the king's Serjeants at arms.
Order to suffer the masters or owners (patronos) of three tarits of
Catelogne, Genoa and Naples without let to enter the same and to
dispose and take order for the safety thereof ; as by advice of the
council the king has appointed the said Serjeants without delay to
arrest and put in safe keeping all goods and merchandise laded in the
said tarits in whose hands soever the same shall be found on land
or sea.

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1374. Membrane 20 — cont.

June 26. Order to the sheriff of Surrey to cause a coroner to be elected instead
Westminster, of Peter Semer of Gildeford, who is sick and aged.

July 6. Order to the sheriff of Devon to cause a coroner to be elected instead
Westminster, of Thomas Here, who is insufficiently qualified.

Like order to the sheriff of Suffolk concerning Robert Gerveys.

July 8. To the escheator in Essex for the time being. Order of the issues

Westminster, of the manor of Farnham by Storteford to pay to John de Burgh
knight the arrears of 40 marks of yearly rent since that manor with
other lands of Humphrey de Bohun earl of Hereford and Essex came
to the king's hands by the earl's death and by reason of the nonage of
his heirs, and henceforward to pay him that sum every year during
his life, so long as the said manor shall be in the king's-hand and under
the escheator's keeping, taking the said John's acquittance ; as
latelj' the king by letters patent pardoned him the trespass he com-
mitted by acquiruig of the said earl 40 marks of yearly rent issuing
from the said manor, which is held in chief, and by taking that rent
without obtaining the king's licence, and the king so far as in him
lay granted to the said John that he might take that rent for life,
distraining in the said manor so often as the same shall be in arrear,
without occasion or hindrance of the king or his heirs, their justices
escheators, sheriffs or other bailiffs or ministers whatsoever.
Et erat 'patens.

July 8. To John Eoucher escheator in Derbyshire. Order to take of Cicely

Westminster, who was wife of John Frecheville tenant in chief an oath that she will

not marry without the king's licence, and to assign her dower of her

said husband's lands taken into the king's hand by his death, sending

the assignment to be enrolled in chancery.

June 26. To the abbot of Alnewyk. Strict order upon his allegiance and
Westminster, under pain of forfeiture, forbidding him by colour of any command
to him now or hereafter addressed by the abbot superior of the Pre-
monstratensian order in France or by the abbot of Salseed in Scotland
to subject himself, be intendant upon or in an3rwise obey the abbot
of Salseed, his commissaries or any of their commands in their visitations
of Alnewyk abbey, so behaving in that behalf that the king shall have
no matter for wrath against him as a violator of the rights of his crown ;
as the king has heard how that the said abbot superior has appointed the
abbot of Salseed shortly to visit Alnewyk abbey in England, the abbot
and canons thereof, and to do other thuigs unwonted and unheard of ;
and the king takes note that if this be suffered prejudice may arise
to him and his crown, especially as no such things were in times past
done or suffered to be done within his power or realm by the kmg's
enemies or at their command, and it is thought probable that hereby
the said abbey may be charged hereafter with grievous and unwonted
impositions, and money may hereby be carried over from the realm
to his enemies, which he will not and ought not to endure.

To Henry lord de Percy warden of the march of Scotland. Order
upon his allegiance, forbidding him to suffer the abbot of Salseed in
Scotland or his commissaries to repair to Alnewyk abbey in order to
make a visitation there, or to visit the same, or to attempt aught within

48 EDWARD III. 33

1374. Membrane 20— cont.

the realm that may tend to the prejudice of the king or crown : as
the king has heard how that the abbot superior has appointed the
abbot of Salseed shortly to visit the said abbey, the abbot and canons
thereof and others of that order in England etc. {as above).

Membrane 19.

June 22. To Oliver de Harnham escheator in Wiltesir. Order in name of the
Westminster, king' sloidship to take a simple seisin of Wilton abbey, now void by
the death of Sibyl Aucher abbess thereof, and not to meddle with that
abbey the temporalities or possessions thereof by reason of this
vacancy, but straightway to withdraw this time without taking aught
to the king's use, suffering the prioress and nuns thereof to have the
said abbey, temporalities and possessions with all property and goods
thereto belonging according to the king's letters patent, and not
troubling or grieving them in aught, but saving to the king the knights'
fees, advowsons of churches, wards, reliefs, escheats which may fall
in during this vacancy ; as lately of his favour and affection towards
the said nuns, and for 60?. by the said Sibyl paid in the hanaper of
chancery, the king granted that so soon as the abbey should be void
by the death, cession or resignation of the said abbess, the prioress
and nuns should have the keeping thereof and of all temporalities
and possessions thereof with all property and goods thereto belonging
all the time of the first vacancy, so that the escheator or other bailiff
or minister of the king whatsoever should not meddle with the same
during that vacancy, saving the knights' fees, advowsons of churches,
wards, reliefs and escheats which might then fall in.

To John de Mattesford escheator in Devon and Cornwall. Like
order not to meddle with the said abbey etc.
The like to the following :

Thomas de Illeston escheator in Kent.

Adam atte More escheator in Somerset and Dorset.

July 1. To WUliam Latymer constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the

Westminster. Cinque Ports or to his lieutenant in the port of Sandewich, and to the
mayor and bailiffs of that town, also to William Eyrmyn and John
de Haytfeld the king's clerks. Order to deliver by indentures to
John de Hedyngham, attorney of divers merchants of Genoa {Janua)
of the king's friendship by them specially deputed in that behalf,
to be brought safely to London with assent of the said merchants, all
goods and merchandise of theirs now under arrest in that port in a
tarit, Basil Lomelyn master, lately taken at sea and brought thither.
Proviso that by colour of this command no enemies' goods be delivered
up, but that such goods be safe kept to the king's use and the use of
those to whom they pertain.

July 8. To John ap Rees escheator in Gloucestershire. Order to take the

Westminster, fealty of Elizabeth late the wife of Gilbert Gyffard knight according
to the form of a schedule enclosed, and to deliver to her the manor
of la Kyngeshome by Gloucestre taken into the king's hand by her
husband's death, and the issues thereof talten, but to remove the
. king's hand and meddle no further with divers other manors and
lands held of others than the king, delivering to her any issues thereof
taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,

CK 3

34 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

-tor74_ Membrane 19 — cont.

that the said Gilbert at his death held no lands in that county iu
chief in his demesne as of fee, but of her right and heritage held the
said manor in chief by the service of keeping the door of the king's
pantry on his coronation day, and divers other manors and lands
not held of the king ; and the king has respited her homage until
Michaelmas next.

July 3. To William Latymer keeper of the king's forest beyond Trent, or to

Westminster, his representative in the forest of Ingehvode. Order, if Richard
de Salkeld, John de Salkeld, Roger de Hornby, John de la Kecheno,
William Broun, John de Sutton and William Robynson, taken and
imprisoned in Karliol prison for a trespass of vert and venison in the
said forest for which they are indicted, shall find every of them twelve
true men of the keeper's bailiwick who shall mainpern to have them
before the justices in eyre for pleas of the forest in Cumberland at
their next coming to those parts in order to stand to right concerning
that trespass, to deliver them in bail to the said men, if replevisable
according to the assize of the forest, bringing there the mainpernors'
names and this writ.

The like to the said keeper in favour of Thomas Bounes, John de
Huton, Henry Da^^•eson, Thomas Penryth and William Sharpparwe.

July 8. To Roger Keterych escheator in Essex. Order to cause James de

Westminster. Barewe, son and heir of Maud Coleman tenant in chief, to have seisin

of the lands of his said mother taken into the king's hand by her death ;

as he has proved his age before the escheator, and the king has taken

his homage and fealty. By p.s. [30177.]

July 6. To the sheriff of Essex. Order to cause John de Hevenyngham

Westminster, knight to have seisin of a toft and 20 acres of land in Little Totham
held by John Pilcher outlawed for felony it is said ; as the king has
learned by inquisition, taken by the sheriff, that the premises have
been in his hand a year and a day and are yet in his hand, that the
said John Pilcher held them of the said knight, and that Roger de
Wolfreston late escheator had the year and a day and the waste thereof,
and ought to answer to the king for the same.

Membrane 18.

June 12. To all and singular the king's sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, ministers
Westminster, and other lieges to whom etc. Order to suffer all the men who are
tenants of the honour of Huntindon without let to use and enjoy all the
liberties and quittances granted by king Henry III according to his
letters patent, and as thej' ought and they and their ancestors tenants
of that honour have ever hitherto been wont to use and enjoy the same
since the grant aforesaid ; as the said king by letters patent granted to
John then earl of Cestre and Huntingdon that he and his heirs should
have all liberties which his predecessors the earls of Huntindon had in
timesof former kings, namely that he, his heirs and men being tenants
of the said honour in whatsoever counties or bailiwicks should have
their lands with sok and sak, ' thol ' and ' theam,' ' infangenethef ' and
' utfangenethef,' in wood and plain, ways and paths, meadows and
feedings, waters, mills, ponds, fish ponds, fisheries and all other places
and properties thereto pertaining free and quit of toll, pontage, passage,

48 EDWARD III. 35

1374. Membrane 18 — cont.

pedage, paage, stallage and tallage, of shires and hundreds, suits of
shires and hundreds, aids of sheriffs and Serjeants, of gelds, danegeld
and hidage, of ' blodwite,' ' ferdwite ' and ' fichewite,' of murder and
of moneys to murder pertaining, of forest waste, assart, ward [quardo)
and regard, of works of castles, walls, ditches, parks, bridges and
causeways, and of every secular custom and demand and every servile
work, that they should take dry [wood and] green {siccum viride*)
in their woods at will wherever they should be without view and livery
of the foresters, that their woods should be in their own keeping, and
that the said earl and his heirs should have their hay of Gerdeley
and their brushwood of Barthon and Dudyngton quit and free to sell and
give to whomsoever they would dealing therewith at their pleasure,
and should have their venison and warren therein, warranting a way
everywhere in that honour to whomsoever they would.

Et erat patens.

[See Calendar of Charter Rolls, iii. p. 281.]

June 18. To Richard de Foxton escheator in Warwickshire. Order to cause
Westminster. William Prylly to have livery of the third part of the manor of
Mancestre together with the issues thereof taken since 6 October in
the 41st year of the reign ; as it is found by inquisition, taken at the
king's command by John Bernard late escheator, that Guy de Mancestre
knight at his death held no lands in that county in chief in his demesne
as of fee nor in service, but held the said manor by knight service of
the countess of Pembroch ; that Margaret one of his daughters,
Geoffrey de Brokushole son of Juliana a second daughter, both of full
age, and the said William son of Lucy his third daughter, being within
age and in the king's wardship, were his next heirs, and that a third •
part of the said manor was taken into the king's hand by reason of the
lands of Peter Prylly tenant in chief, which came to the king's hands
by his death and by reason of the nonage of Hugh his son and heir,
who died within age and in the king's wardship, and of the nonage
of the said William brother and heir of the said Hugh, and is yet
in the king's hand ; and on 6 October aforesaid the said William's
age was proved, and the king took his homage and commanded livery
to be given him of the lands which came to the king's hand.

June 28. To William de la Vale escheator in Northumberland. Order to
Westminster, remove the king's hand, and not to meddle further with all the lands
hereinafter mentioned in Schafthowe and Middelton Morell, delivering
up any issues thereof taken ; as lately the king ordered the escheator
to certify in chancery the cause wherefore the lands of Robert de
Aukeland vicar of Hertbume there were by William de Ergum late
escheator taken into the king's hand, and the description and value
thereof, and he certified that the said William delivered to him by
indenture 100 acres of land and meadow in Shafthowe, averring that
they were in the king's hand for that he found, by inquisition taken of
his office, that the ancestors of John de Shafthowe founded a chantry
in Shafthowe chapel, giving to the same the land and meadow afore-
said, to find a chaplain celebrating divine service for ever for the
king's soul, the souls of his ancestors and of the ancestors of the
Shafthowes (de les Shafthowes), and that the said chantry extended at

* In the Charter Roll siccum et viride

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30s. a year is long time withdrawn ; also that 60 acres of land and
meadow in Middelton Morell are in the king's hand for that the ancestors
of the lord of Middelton Morell founded a chantry in the chapel of
Middelton Morell, giving to the same the land and meadow aforesaid,
to find a chaplain celebrating divine service for ever for the king's
soul, the souls of his ancestors and of the said lord and his ancestors,
and that this chantry extended at 20.s. a year is long time withdrawn ;
and the king reckons that cause insufficient.

July 3. To Adam atte More escheator in Somerset. Order to deliver to

Westminster. William Boneville a third part of the manor of Stapelton taken into
the king's hand by the death of Sibyl who was wife of Robert Seintclere,
together mth the issues thereof taken, but to remove the king's hand
and meddle no further with other lands held of others than the king,
delivering to the said William the issues of these taken since her death ;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that
by fine levied in the king's court with his licence the said Sibyl at her
death held that third part in chief for her life, with remainder to
Richard Seintclere and Margaret his wife and to the heirs of their
bodies, remainder for lack of such heirs to the said William and his
heirs, and held divers other lands of others than the king likewise for
life with remainder as aforesaid, and that the said Richard and Mar-
garet are dead without an heir of their bodies, wherefore the premises
ought by virtue of the said fine to remain to the said William and
to his heirs ; and the king has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s.

July 5. To all and singular the king's bailiffs and ministers within the realm

Westminster, to whom etc. Order not to distrain the men of the manors of
Modyngham and Woh\ych, which are of the ancient demesne of the
crown, for payment of toll upon their goods and property, contrary to
the custom of the realm heretofore kept and approved that men of
the ancient demesne of the crown are and ought to be quit of such
payment throughout the realm, releasing any distress made for that
cause.
[Fmdera.]

July 11. To the justices of the Bench. Order, if proceedings have been

Westminster, taken before them as hereinafter rehearsed, to proceed further in a
plea of dower brought by Margaret who was wife of William- de
Ferrariis of Groby knight against Henry de Ferrariis and Joan his
wife, doing justice to the parties, certain allegations of the defendants
notwithstanding ; as on the plaintiff's behalf it is shewn the king
that she is suing against them for dower of a freehold in Lutterworth
which was her husband's, that by reason of default made by the said
Henry the said Joan craved to be admitted to defend her right therein,
that being so admitted she vouched to warranty Henry son and heir
of the said WUham, a minor whose lands are in the king's hand, craving
that further proceedings should not be taken in that cause without
advising the king, that the plaintiff thereto alleging that the said
vouchee is the same person as the defendant Henry, who has already
made default, craved judgment whether the said Joan ought without
special cause to be admitted hereto, that thereupon the said Joan
averred that the said William was seised of the said manor in his

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1374. Membrane 18 — cont.

demesne as of fee, that by writing he granted and demised the same
to John bishop of Lincoln, Robert de Ufford late earl of Suffolk, Ralph
Basset of Sapcote, John de Cavendissh, Edmund de Stebbyng clerk,
Simon Pakeman, Richard de Leycestre, Robert de Bradenham, Alan
, de Sutton and Thomas de Warsop for their lives, that the said earl

died, that after the said bishop, Ralph, Edmund, Richard, Alan and
Thomas by writing produced made a grant and quitclaim of all their
estate therein to the said John de Cavendissh, Simon and Robert,
that the said William for himself and his heirs made a quitclaim with
warranty of the said manor, being in their seisin, to the said John,
Simon and Robert, their heirs and assigns, that the said John de
Cavendissh after released his right therein to the said Simon and Robert
and to their heirs, that by a fine after levied in the king's court before
the said justices the said Simon and Robert granted the said manor to
the said Henry and Joan and to the heirs of their bodies, and that so
as the assignee of the said Simon and Robert the said Joan has vouched
the said Henry as son and heir of the said William, being a minor whose
lands are in the king's hand, craving that no proceedings be taken in that
cause without advising the king, shewing also that by colour thereof
the said justices have deferred hitherto so to proceed and do yet defer,
wherefore the plaintiff has prayed for remedy ; and it is the king's will
that justice be not deferred for her.

July 11. To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of aid, directing him at his peril,

Westminster, notwithstanding any liberties or ecclesiastical privileges, without
delay to take and arrest all and singular as well men of religion as
beneficed persons and stipendiaries whatsoever dwelling within the
diocese and county of Lincoln, exempt and not exempt, who shall refuse
to pay the portions falling upon them of the subsidy of 50,000L lately
granted to the king by the prelates and clergy of the realm in aid of the
expenses he will have to bear for the safety of the realm, and who shall be
rebellious herein to the bishop of Lincoln or his ministers and deputies,
whose names the bishop shall denounce to him, with all speed con-
pelling them by distraint, imprisonment and otherwise as he shall
think best to pay the portions at which he shall by the bishop's
certificate be assured that they are assessed, and aiding the said bishop,
his ministers and deputies, in the levy of the said subsidy whenever
by them or any of them required ; as the king has information that
great number of men of religion and other beneficed persons and
stipendiaries of that diocese dwelling in that county, fearing not the
bishop's censures but despising the keys of the church, have openly
refused and do refuse to pay the portions at which they are assessed,
wherefore without the aid of the secular arm that subsidy may not be
levied, and it is the king's will to lay to his hand and apply a remedy,
in consideration that such rebellion tends not only to harm the hberty
of the church but also to open contempt of the king's majesty.
The like to the following :

The sheriff of Leycestre.

The sheriff of Roteland.

The sheriff of Norhampton.

The sheriff of Oxford.

The sheriff of Bukingham and Bedford.

The sheriff of Huntingdon.

The sheriff of Hertford,

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1374. Membrane 17.

July 17. To Richard de Radeolif the younger escheator in Lancashire. Order

Westminster, to cause Thomas de Metham knight and Elizabeth his wife to have
seisin of a rent of 20 marks a year taken into the king's hand by the
death of Thomas de Stapelton tenant in chief ; as on 6 December
last the king took the homage and fealty of the said Thomas de Metham,
who took to wife Elizabeth sister and heir of Thomas Stapelton, by
reason of issue between them begotten, and commanded livery to be
given them of the lands of Thomas de Stapelton ; and it is found by
inquisition, taken by the escheator at the king's command, that
Edmund Laurence holds for life the manor of Esshton and three
carucates of land in the towns of Assheton and Scotford in Lonesdale
by demise of Nicholas de Stapelton knight grandfather of the said
Thomas de Stapelton, rendering yearly to Thomas de Stapelton and
his heirs 20 marks at Whitsuntide and Martinmas by even portions,
that Thomas de Stapelton died seised of that rent and of the reversion
of the said manor and land, and that the same are held of others than
the king.

July 26. To Oliver de Harnham escheator in the county of Suthampton and in

Westminster. Berkshire. Order to cause Miles son of James son of Richard de
Wyndesore tenant in chief, cousin and heir of the said Richard, to
have seisin of his said grandfather's lands taken into the king's hand
by his death ; as he has proved his age before the escheator, and
the king has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [30194.]

To Thomas de lUeston escheator in Middlesex. Like order, as
Miles son of James son of Richard de Wyndesore has proved his age
before Oliver de Harnham. By p.s. (the same writ),

July 6. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to stay

Westminster, their demand made by exchequer summons upon Roger de Ehnrugge
and John de Baldyngdon keepers of the priory of St. Frideswide
Oxford or the canons thereof for levy of the three years' tenth lately
granted by the clergy of England to the king's use by reason of the
lands and possessions of the priory in the keeping of the said Roger
and John so long as they shall have the keeping thereof, discharging
and acquitting at the exchequer as well the said keepers as the sheriff
of Oxford, and releasing any distress for that cause made upon the
goods or chattels of the priory ; as the king has committed to the
said Roger and John the keeping of the said priory and all lands and
possessions thereto belonging to hold so long as the same shall remain
m the king's hand, so that they shall answer to the king for the issues
thereof arising so long as they shall have the keeping thereof.

Membrane 16.
July 3. To the sheriff of Worcester. Order by assent of the city of

Westmmster. Worcester to cause a coroner of that city to be elected instead of
Simon Poche of Worcester, who is insufficiently qualified.

July 17. To Geoffrey de Dersham steward of the honour of Rayleye. Order

Westmmster. to remove the king's hand, and not to meddle further with a marsh

called Rousande in Hadele co. Essex, if in the king's hand for the

reason heremafter rehearsed and for none other, delivering to Edward

de Wodham any issues thereof taken ; as lately at his suit, averring

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that he and all his ancestors time out of mind were ever heretofore
seised by right of inheritance of the said marsh, and that nevertheless
the same is seized into the king's hand by reason of a gift to the Idng of
certain lands in the town of Hadele made by one Roger de Astwyk,
although at the time of the gift or at any other the said Roger never
had any estate in the said marsh, as he has acknowledged in chancery,
and praying restitution, the king by writ commanded the steward to
make inquisition by true men of his bailiwick and to certify him
touching the premises ; and by inquisition so taken it is found that
at the time of his gift to the king by charter of feoffment the said Roger
had nought in the said marsh in the town of Haddele, nor at any former
time had he or his ancestors any estate therein, but that the said
Edward and all his ancestors were thereof seised time out of mind.

Memorandum that this matter was shewed and declared to the
king's Serjeants being in the chancery, to shew cause for the king
wherefore the said marsh ought not to be delivered out of the king's
hand, who could answer nought thereto ; therefore the above writ
was made.

July 24. To the sheriff of Oxford. Order of the king's favour to restore

Westminster, to Geoffrey Rokele clerk, unless he was a fugitive, his goods and
chattels and his lands taken into the king's hand ; as lately before
John de Moubray and his fellows, justices appointed to deliver the
gaol of Oxford castle, he was indicted for the alleged robbery of two
horses, two saddles and 10s. of a servant of a certain scholar of Oxford
in the fields of Torsmere in the month of July 1368, and was after
by the said justices delivered as usual to John bishop of Lincoln
the ordinary at his request according to the benefit of clergy, and
has purged his innocence of that crime before the said ordinary, as
the bishop has signified to the king.

The like to Oliver de Hernham escheator in Oxfordshire.

Aug. 5. To Th. bishop of Exeter. Order to sequestrate all fruits for this year

Westminster, arising from the archdeaconry of Exeter, and to keep them safe under
sequestration so that no man lay hands upon them until further order ;
as lately when a plea was pending before the justices of the Bench
between the king, the said bishop and cardinal Peter de Everuio,
then incumbent of the said archdeaconry it is said, that the bishop
should suffer the king to present to the said archdeaconry, it was
determined that the king should recover the presentation thereto,
wherefore the king in his own right collated Thomas Swaby clerk ;
and after by his proctor the said cardinal petitioned the king to grant
that he might by his proctor declare before those of the council learned
in the law or elsewhere at the king's pleasure the title which he had
in the said archdeaconry, and to cause justice to be done him, foras-
much as that judgment was rendered by default without warning to
him or his proctor, they being without knowledge of that process,
protesting that he was willing to submit to the award of the king's
court, and in consideration of the premises the king caused the said
Thomas to be summoned to be before him in chancery and to shew
forth the king's right to present ; and it seems not yet good to the
king's court to proceed to judgment touching matters set forth and
alleged on either side without much deUberation, and it is the king's
will that while the business is pending without debate the fruits of

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23Y4 Membrane 16 — cont.

the said archdeaconry shall not be withdrawn or squandered, but
shall be preserved wholly to the use of him to whom possession thereof
shall be adjudged.

Aug. 9. To Adam atte More escheator in Somerset. Order to deliver to

Westminster. John son and heir of Thomas de Keynes tenant in chief 80 acres of
pasture in Cheliton taken into the king's hand by the death of John
Burnell of Chilton and by reason of his nonage, together with the
issues thereof taken since 1.3 January last, saving to the king the issues
from John Burnell's death to the aforesaid date ; as on that day the
age of the said John son of Thomas being proved the king took his
homage and fealty and commanded livery to be given him of his said
father's lands ; and now it is found by inquisition, taken by the
escheator, that John Burnell, who died on Thursday after St. James
the Apostle in the 45th year of the reign, held the said pasture for
life of the heritage of the said John son of Thomas, that by reason
of his nonage William Cheyne late escheator seized the same into the
king's hand, that he and Edmund Cheyne afterwards escheator took
the issues and profits thereof, and that it is held of others than the
king.

April 8. To Simon Warde steward and keeper of the castle and lordship of

Westminster. Okham CO. Roteland. Order of the issues of the said castle and
lordship to pay by indenture to John de Multon of Manton and John
atte Hyde of Egelton from time to time when need be as well 101. a
year for repair of the houses, walls and buildings of the said castle
as the moneys which shall be laid out upon palings for 160 acres of
the enclosure of Fliterys park, taking their acquittance for such pay-
ments ; as by letters patent the king has appointed them jointly and
severally to repair during pleasure the said houses etc. up to lOL a
year, and to cause the said paling to be made of the king's timber
withm the forest of Roteland of trees there growing by view and
testimony of Wilham Flore of Okham the king's controller there.

Aug. 20. To the mayor and bailiffs of the town of Wynchelse. Order to
Westminster, them and every of them at their peril to restore to Francis Rigau,
attorney of certain merchants of Cateloigne or subjects of the king of
Aragon who are of the king's friendship, all and singular the goods
and merchandise lately taken at sea in a ship of Seynt Maylorq' called
' Seynt Antoyne Seynt Vyncent ' and in other ships or vessels of the
said merchants, suffering them freely to take the same whither they
will without payment of custom or subsidy to the king's use, provided
the said goods be not exposed for sale by the said merchants.

Membrane 15.
Aug. 14. To the keeper, bailiff or farmer of the manor of Wykes co. Essex
Westminster, for the time being. Order of the issues of that manor to pay to Robert
filz Rauf the arrears since the death of Humphrey de Bohun earl of
Hereford, Essex and Norhampton and constable of England of 40 marks
a year, and henceforward to pay him that sum every year during
his hfe so long as the said manor shall be in the king's hand, taking
his acquittance ; as lately in his life time the said earl gave by letters
patent to the said Robert, then his yeoman, a yearly rent of 40 marks

48 EDWARD III. 41,

1374. Membrane 15 — con*.

for life to be taken of the said manor at Michaelmas and Easter by-
even portions, and on 14 May in the 47th year of his reign the king
of his favour granted by letters patent that although by the death of
the said earl, being a tenant in chief, and by reason of the nonage of
his heirs the said manor is in the king's hand, in accordance with
the said gift the said Robert by himself and his assigns should have
and take during his life those 40 marks a year as aforesaid by the
hands of the keepers, bailiffs or farmers thereof so long as the same
shaU be in the king's hand.
El erat patens.

Aug. 23. To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of the city
Westiriinster. of London. Order to suffer John Pyel or his deputies, by indenture
to be from time to time duly made when the same shall there be
cocketed, to levy and have 25s. of every sack of wool which shall
henceforth be cocketed in the port of London to be taken to foreign
parts, and of hides and woolfells in proportion, until he shall be fully
contented of 10,000L, and further to deliver to him or them one part
of the cocket seal there in the collectors' keeping, expressly forbidding
any wool, hides or woolfeUs to be laded in that port or thence taken
to any parts without [being sealed with] the part so delivered as well
as with the part remaining in the collectors' hands ; as the king is
bound to Richard Lyouns and John Pyel in 10,000L to be taken of the
customs and subsidies in the said port, namely of every sack of wool .
so cocketed 25s. and of hides and woolfells in proportion, as in his
letters patent is contained.
Et erat hoc breve tantum patens.

The hke to the following, for livery to the said Richard of the sums
mentioned :

The collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of Kyngeston

upon Hull, 5,0001.
The collectors in the port of St. Botolph, 4,000Z.
The collectors in the port of Great Jernemuth, 1,000 marks.
The collectors in the port of Gippewich, 500 marks.

Membrane 14.

Aug. 30. To PhiUp de Courtenaye admiral of the fleet from the mouth of the

. Westminster. Thames westward. Order, for particular causes now laid before the king
and council, to deliver by indenture to John Aubrey and William
Baret merchants of the city of London, or to Henry Irlond and William
Clerk of Dertemuth their attorneys, the sum of 2321. lis. 8^^. by the
said admiral or one of them (sic) arrested by virtue of the king's
command hereinafter rehearsed, to be brought as speedily as may be
before the king and council at Westminster in order that the king
may there by advice of the council take order what shall therewith be
done ; as on 8 February last order was by the council taken that
great number of ships of Portugal by the admiral lately arrested
should be dearrested with the merchants, masters and seamen, the
merchandise and other property therein found, and that the said
merchants, masters and seamen should be suffered therewith to go
their way ; but for that the said John and William Baret, appearing
in person before the council, after made oath that divers
merchandise and goods of theirs to the value aforesaid were arrested
and kept under arrest in Portugal, the king commanded the admiral

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2374_ Membrane 14 — cont.

to take and keep in his hands under arrest 232L lis. M. of the
merchandise and property of the said merchants, masters and seamen
found in the said ships until the said merchants of London should
in Portugal be contented of that sum, or until other order should by
the council be taken thereupon.
Sept. 26. Et factum juit inde breve sicut alias.

Westminster.

Sept. 7. To the sheriffs of London. Order by testimony of certain credible

Westminster, persons to set free John Cokson from prison, if detained for the cause
hereinafter mentioned and for none other ; as upon information that
he took divers goods and merchandise out of three tarits of Genoa,
Naples and Cateloigne, the king by writ lately ordered the sheriffs
to take and imprison the said John until the king should take other
order for his deliverance ; but the said persons have witnessed before
the king and council that he was not present when the same were
taken out of the said tarits.

Sept. 8. To Thomas de Gretwell collector of the subsidy upon cloths for

Westminster, sale in Lincolnshire, Roteland, Notynghamshire and Derbyshire.
Order to arrest all cloths exposed for sale after the Gule of August
which do not contain the measure hereinafter mentioned, in whose
hands soever they shall be found, except those made by small men
(mediocres), cloths of ' kereseye ' and ' worstede,' causing answer to be
made for them at the exchequer according to the ordinance ; as in
the parliament holden at Westminster on the morrow of St. Edmund
the Martyr last it was ordered and agreed (among other things) that
cloths made within the realm shall be of the measure following, namely
striped cloths 28 ells in length measured by the list and five quarters
in width, the cloth of colour 26 ells in length measured by the fold
(dorsum) and six quarters at least in width, and half cloths whether
striped or of colour of proportional length and like width, and that
if after the said feast then next to come any cloth striped or of colour
or any half cloth should be exposed for sale not containing such
measure it should straightway be forfeit to the king in whose hands
soever it should be found ; but it was not the intent of the king, lords
or commons of the realm that cloths made by men for their own
use or for their household, or made by small men for sale shall be so
forfeit. By C.

The like to the following :

Edmund Giffard collector of the said subsidy in Berkshire.

Simon de Burgh collector of the said subsidy in Essex and

Hertfordshire.
Et erat patens.
Robert Plummere of London collector of the said subsidy in the

city and suburbs of London and in Middlesex.

Sept. 10. To the sheriff of Huntingdon. Order to repair in person to the
Westminster, town of Hamerton and there make inquisition touching the matter
hereinafter rehearsed and all circumstances affecting the same and,
if assured that the facts stated are true, to cause the horses and all
good and chattels of Thomas Wyne chaplain and Robert Wyne to be
seized into the king's hand and answer to be made to the king for
the price of those horses and the true value of the said goods and

Sept. 15.

Westminster.

Oct. 16.

Westminster.

Oct. 12.

Westminster.

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1374. Membrane 14 — cont.

chattels, arresting and imprisoning until further order all who shall
be rebellious or contrary herein, certifying in chancery under his seal
when he shall have executed this command, and sending again this
writ with the inquisition ; as the king is informed that the said Thomas
and Robert being lately at Weston charged with certain felonies,
and being for that cause fugitives, were by men of those parts pursued
as far as Hamerton with hue and cry to take them that they should
stand to right thereupon, till they came within the precinct of the church
there, and the churchyard gate being not shut escaped through it
with two horses and other their goods and chattels, and there kept
themselves, acknowledging before the coroner that they committed
certain felonies, and willing to enjoy the immunity of the church,
and that certain ministers of the said church, scheming cunningly to
deprive the king and crown of taking the forfeiture pertaining to
the king in that behalf, hindered the bailiffs of that town from seizing
the said horses, goods and chattels into the king's hand and answering
to him for them, as by law ought to be done, averring that the same
were offered to God and to the church there for that they so came
within the precinct of the said church, in contempt of the king and to
his manifest prejudice ; and if that be so it is the king's will to apply
a remedy.

Oct. 6. To Peter de Brugge and Nicholas Bray. Order to cause all the

Westminster, goods and chattels and stock of the priory of Andevere by them
delivered to Thomas de Spigurnell now deceased, if existing, or if
not the true price thereof, to be levied of the goods and chattels of
the said deceased and delivered by indenture to the prior and house
of Andevere, certifying in chancery under their seals what they shall
do herein, and sending again this writ ; as lately the king appointed
the said Peter and Nicholas to cause the goods and chattels and the
stock pertaining to the said priory, which was in the king's hand by
reason of the war with France, to be by indentures between them and
the said Thomas and the prior, containing the quantities thereof,
delivered according to an appraisement to the said Thomas, to whom
the king by letters patent committed the keeping of the said priory
and of all lands and possessions thereto belonging, so that the said
Thomas should answer for such goods and chattels to the said prior
and to his house ; and the king is informed that after the livery of
the said goods and chattels and stock great number of them are now
eloigned and withdrawn, [praying for] restitution thereof to the
prior.

MEMBRANE 13.

Aug. 28. To brother Stephen Coulyng of the order of friars preachers. Strict
Westminster, order forbidding him at his peril to presume by reason of a commis-
sion to him addressed by the master general of that order openly or
secretly to grieve or trouble any friar of England by visitation, punish-
ment or otherwise, on the king's behalf certifying the said master
as speedily as may be that if he or the said Stephen shall do aught
further, or if hereafter a like commission shall by him or another on
his behalf be sent to the realm or there delivered to grieve any of
the king's Uege subjects by colour of their executing any command
of the king, the king will be so wroth with the said Stephen and with
all friars of the order found in his realm that it shall be an example

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for ever to all other alien friars who shall come thither hereafter ;
as lately being informed of the mind of the council that, in order to
spy out the king's counsel and the estate of the realm and to certify
his enemies of the same, great number of aliens the king's enemies,
pretending to be friars of the said order, were flocking to the house
of those friars at Oxford there to abide under colour of studying in
the university, the king gave strict command to the prior and
convent of the order at Oxford to remove all such alien friars,
not admitting them or any other alien friars to their house until
they should be examined before the council and licence should
be given to receive them ; and now the king is informed that the
said master general, untruly averring and affirming that the king's
command issued at the procurement of certain English friars and
not otherwise, has at the instance and evil suggestion of the said alien
friars caused a commission with fearful threatenings to be addressed
and delivered to the said Stephen to visit, grievously punish and
trouble the friars of the realm for that cause, in contempt of the king
and to their hurt ; and the king's will is that his said command shall
be fulfilled, and that those who contravene the same shall be duly
punished.

Oct. 24. To the constable or warden of Wyndesore castle for the time being.

Westminster. Order of the profits to the said castle belonging to pay to the abbot
and convent of Redyng the arrears since Michaelmas in the 46th year
of the reign of 7s. 5d. a year, and henceforward to pay them and their
successors that yearly sum, taking their acquittance ; as on 1 May in
the 47th year of his reign in recompense for the 7s. 5d. a year rent service
to them due for lands formerly of particular tenants of theirs which
were included in the king's park beneath the said castle, the king by
letters patent granted to the said abbot and convent and to their suc-
cessors 7s. 5d. a year of the profits aforesaid from the aforesaid date, to
be taken at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions by the hands of the
constable or warden of the castle or other the receiver of the said
profits for the time being imtil provision should by the king be made
for them and their successors of so much yearly rent elsewhere within
the realm.

Et erat patens.

Membrane 12.
Sept. 27. To the sheriffs of London. Order to set free John de Lukes servant
Westminster, of Thomas Serland, if imprisoned for the cause hereinafter mentioned
and for none other, although lately the king ordered the sheriffs to
arrest and take him wherever found in their bailiwick, and when
taken straightway to cause him to be brought before the king and
council to answer touching certain things which should then be laid
before him, and further to do and receive what the council should
appoint concerning him ; as his said master, at whose suit he is taken
and imprisoned, is consenting to his deliverance, as he has witnessed
before the king.

Oct. 3. To the sheriff of York for the time being. Order to cause the arrears

Westmmster. since 15 March in the 46th year of the reign of the wages and fees

belonging to the office of janitor of York castle to be paid to Alexander

de la Botellerie the king's Serjeant, and henceforward to pay him the

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same every year during the king's pleasure, taking his acquittance ;
as on that date the king of his favour granted by letters patent to the
said Alexander during pleasure that office which Richard de Sutton
had during his life by the king's grant, with the wages and fees thereto
belonging.
Et erat patens.

Oct. 6. To the sheriff of York for the time being. Order of the issues of his

Westminster, bailiwick to pay to Robert atte Wode the arrears since 6 November
in the 34th year of the reign of M. a day, and henceforward to pay
him that daily sum every year for life, taking his acquittance ; as
on that day the king of his favour by letters patent granted to the
said Robert, for his good service and for that he was maimed in the
king's service, 4d. a day for life to be taken as aforesaid by the hands
of the sheriff.
Et erat patens.

Oct. 9. To Nicholas Seymour escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to

Westminster, remove the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor
of Helyden taken into the king's hand by the death of John son of
Walter Baskervylle knight, delivering to Katherine his wife any issues
thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the
escheator, that the said John at his death held no lands in that county
in chief nor of others in his demesne as of fee nor in service, but by
gift of Richard Spark chaplain held the said manor jointly with the
said Katherine of others than the king.

Oct. 21. To the keepers or farmers of the manor of Haveryng for the time

Westminster, being. Order of the issues or farm thereof to pay to John Culvero
2d. a day for life, taking his acquittance ; as on 18 October last the
king of his favour by letters patent granted to the said John the keeping
of his park of Writtele for life, taking for his wages 2f/.a day as aforesaid
by the hands of the said keepers or farmers.
Et erat patens.

Membrane U.

Sept. 26. To John de Perton escheator in Salop. Order to take of Katherine
Westminster, who was wife of John son of Walter Baskerville tenant in chief an
oath that she will not marry without the king's licence, and to assign
her dower of her said husband's lands taken into the king's hand by
his death and by reason of the nonage of John his son and heir, sending
the assignment to be enrolled in chancery.

To John ap Rees escheator in Herefordshire. Like order to assign
dower to the said Katherine, of whom the king has commanded an
oath to be taken by John de Perton {as above).

Oct. 8. To the bailiffs of the city of Norwich for the time being. Order

Westminster, of the farm of that city to pay to Thomas de Murrieux the son knight
the arrears since 6 August in the 47th year of the reign of 100 marks
a year, and henceforward to pay him that yearly sum for his life at
Michaelmas and Easter by even portions, taking his acquittance ;
as on the aforesaid date the king of his fa^'our by letters patent granted

46 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

2374. Membrane 11 — cont.

to the said Thomas for his good service 100 marks a year to be taken
as aforesaid by the hands of the said bailiffs for his life or until the
king should take other order for his estate.
Et erat patens.

Oct. 14. To William de Wyndesore governor and guardian of Ireland or to

Westminster, his representative, the chancellor, treasurer and the barons of the
exchequer of Ireland. Order, if lawfully assured that Hugh son of
Edward le Despenser knight held jointly with Alice his wife, daughter
of John son of Peter de Hothum knight tenant in chief, the castle,
manors, mills, borough, serjeanty and rent, the knights' fees, advowsons,
liberties etc. hereinafter mentioned, and that they are in the king's
hand for the cause stated and for none other, to restore and deliver
the same to the said Alice with the issues thereof taken since 1 1 March
last, on which day the said Hugh died, as is found by inquisition taken
at the king's command by Nicholas Seymo[ur] escheator in
Norhamptonshire ; as she has shewn the king that her said father
was lately seised in his demesne as of fee of Kilkenny castle with the
mills there, the borough of Rosbargan with the mills there, the manors
of Dunfert and Kilderney, the serjeanty of Overk, 33Z. 15s. M. of rent in
Callan and the advowson of Callan, with other lands and knights' fees
with their appurtenances in Overk, Obargan, Logheran, Killagh',
Royfynan, Knottofre, the Newtown of Geripont, Killamery, Archeres-
ton, Lysdony, Kilfetheran, Newtown Darley, Rathegulby, Kiltraven,
Ramadouf aud Choleghaune, and the royalties there and other
liberties, offices and divers profits to the said castle, towns, manors
and serjeanty pertaining, which are held in chief, that by virtue of
the king's licence he gave the premises with all other their appurten-
ances, and the reversions of lands held in dower or otherwise for life
or for a term of years, to Thomas de Ferrariis knight and Anne le
Despenser his wife for their lives with remainder to the said Hugh
and Alice (who were after wedded) and to the heirs of their bodies,
that although by virtue of that gift the said Hugh and AUce were
by due process in the king's court of Ireland seised of the premises
after the death of the said Thomas and Anne, the same were taken
into the king's hand by virtue of an ordinance made at Gildeford
in the 42nd year of the reign, whereby every man having lordships,
lands etc. in Ireland was ordered under pain of forfeiture thereof on
or before Easter day in the 43rd year to come in person to Ireland,
or send thither his quota of men, sufficient, there to abide upon the
defence of Ireland, for that the said Hugh being on the king's service
over sea and knowing nought thereof, who died in those parts, came
not before the said feast nor sent men as aforesaid, that for that cause
the premises remained in the king's hand until the said Hugh s death,
and thereafter for that cause and by reason of his death, and are yet
in the king's hand ; and now the said Alice has petitioned the king
for restitution thereof and of the issues thereof taken since her said
husband's death, and the king takes note that there is no fault in her,
and that the said Hugh might not forfeit the premises beyond the term
of his life, and it is his will to deal generously with her in consideration
of the estate which the said Hugh had therein, and for that the said
Hcence and the charter of gift are enrolled upon the rolls of the chancery
of England. Proviso that the said Alice shall by herself or by others

48 EDWARD III.

1374.

Oct. 16.

Westminster,

Oct. 6.

Membrane 11 — cont.

perform and find her proportion of all charges due for the premises,
as others in Ireland are bound to do. Dupplicatur.
Et factum est breve inde sicut alias.

To the sheriffs of London. Order to take into the king's hand a
Westminster, tenement with houses thereupon built in the parish of St. Bride
Pletstret in the suburb of London situate between a tenement of the
abbot of Faveresham and the churchyard of St. Bride, and to deliver
the same to Thomas de Shardelowe, to whom the king by letters patent
has given the premises by name of a messuage or tenement with the
appurtenances in Briddeslane in the parish of St. Bride London ;
as the king has by writ recovered the premises against the abbot of
Teukesbury and Andrew de Gildeford, which were sometime of Peter
de Leycestria, and which after the publication of the statute of mort-
main the said Peter in his testament devised to the abbot and convent
of Teukesbury and to their successors without the king's licence, as
in the record and process thereupon had before the king in chancery
is contained.

Oct. 27. To Roger Keter5^ch escheator in Essex. Order to cause John son

Westminster, of Constantine de Clyfton, cousin and heir of Adam de Clifton tenant
in chief, to have seisin as well of the lands of his said grandfather as
of those held in fee tail and in dower or otherwise for life of his heritage
by Katherine who was wife of the said Constantine and by Margaret
who was wife of Robert de Ufford late earl of Suffolk, and taken into
the king's hand by their deaths ; as the said John has proved his
age before the escheator, and the king has taken his homage and
fealty. By p.s. [30293.]

To William de la Vale escheator in Yorkshire. Like order ; as the
said John son of Constantine has proved his age before Roger
Keterych. By p.s. (the same writ).

The like to the following :

John de Weston escheator in Norffolk and Suffolk.
Ralph de Thresk escheator in Lincolnshire.

Nov. 14. To the keeper or farmer of the king's manor of Asshetesford co.
Westminster. Kent for the time being. Order of the issues of that manor to pay
to Nicholas Curteys the arrears since 26 August last of the fees and
liveries of the office of the ' haywardwyk ' thereof, and henceforward
to pay him the same during his life, taking his acquittance ; as on
the date mentioned, in consideration of his good service to the king's
son Lionel duke of Clarence deceased, the king by letters patent granted
that office to the said Nicholas for life, taking such fees and liveries
as William Yonge the last hayward (messor) used to take, so that he
shall perform whatever pertains to the said office in person or by a
deputy for whom he will answer.
Et erat patens.

Nov. 21. To John de Weston escheator in Suffolk. Order to take of Geoffrey

Westminster, son and heir of Adam Gerard of Fakenham Espes security for payment

of his relief at the exchequer, and to cause him to have seisin of his

said father's lands ; as the king has taken the said Geoffrey's homage

and fealty. By p.s. [30321.]

Vacated, because upon the Fine Boll for this year.

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

3^374. Membrane 10.

Aug 24. To William Cotesliale and Richard Forester keepers of the priory
Westminster, of St. Frideswvde Oxford, which for particular causes is in the king's
hand. Order to deliver to brother John de Walyngford prior thereof
for his abode a place near Oxford called ' Bunseye cliapele,' and of
the issues of the priory so long as they shall be keepers thereof to
pay him 6s. a week for his commons and the commons of a canon his
fellow dwelling with him, 23.S. 4d. a quarter for his raiment and the
said canon's, 12d. a week for their servants' meat, and 5s. a quarter
for their servants' wages, delivering to him hay, litter and provender
for one horse for his riding ; as of his compassion for the said prior's
estate the king has granted him to have that place for his dwelling
and the dwelling of a canon with him and of their servants, and to
take for his commons 4s. a week and for his raiment one mark a quarter,
for the said canon's commons 2s. a week and for his raiment 10s. a
quarter as other canons have in that house, and other the weekly and
quarterly sums aforesaid. Dupplicatur.

Oct. 18. Order to the sheriff of Worcester to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of John Clare, who is abiding continually in Oxfordshire,
wherefore he may not attend to the exercise of that office, as the
king has learned.

Sept. 29. To the sheriffs of London for the time being. Order of the farm of
Westminster, that city to pay to John de Surray, or to Alice Perriers guardian
and the next friend (amico) of the said John who is within age it is said,
lOOL for the year now past, and henceforward lOOZ. every year during
his life, taking of the said Alice acquittance for every payment so long
as he is within age ; as on 12 February last of his favour the king by
letters patent granted the said John that sum from Michaelmas then
last, to be taken every year by the hands of the sheriffs at Easter and
Michaelmas by even portions.
Et erat patetis.

Oct. 26. To the sheriff of Derby for the time being. Order of the issues of

Westminster, that county to pay to the king's son John king of Castile and Leon and
duke of Lancastre, the arrears for Easter and Michaelmas terms last
of 201. of yearly rent which he holds by the courtesy of England of
the heritage of Blanch daughter and heir of Henry late duke of
Lancastre whom the said John lately took to wife, and henceforward
to paj' him the said rent, taking his acquittance ; as the king by
charter gave to the said Henry, whom he made earl of Derby, and
to his heirs, 20Z. of rent to be taken every year at the said terms of
the issues of the said county by the hands of the sheriff.

Et erat patens.

[Feeder a.]

Nov. 10. To the king's customer and the bailiffs of Newcastle upon Tyne.
M'estminster. Order, upon the petition of Nicholas de Haukeswell and William de
Deseburgh of Newcastle upon Tyne, first making indentures between
the said customer and bailiffs and the said Nicholas and William
containing the quantity and value thereof, by mainprise of Sampson
Hardy of Northumberland and John Woderoue of Yorkshire to suffer
the said Nicholas and William by themselves or their servants in that
port to lade ten lasts of hides in a certain ship and freely without let

48 EDWARD III. 49

1374. Membrane 10 — cont.

to take them thence by water to one of the ports of Lenne, Jernemuth
or London, any command to the customer and bailiffs previously
addressed to the contrary notwithstanding ; as the petitioners have
prayed licence so to do, and the said Sampson and John, appearing
in person in chancery, have mainperned for them that they shall not
bring those hides nor cause the same to be brought to any other parts
or places but to one of the--aforesaid ports, and to answer to the king
for the forfeiture thereof and for the customs, subsidies and all other
things due for the same in case upon any emergency they shall without
the king's licence be brought to any foreign parts or elsewhere.

Oct. 16. Order to the sheriff of WUtesir to cause a verderer in the forest of

Westminster. Braden to be elected instead of John Russel, who is too sick and aged to

la hour in the forest at those things which pertain to the office of verderer.

Nov. 17. Order to the sheriff of Gloucester to cause a coroner to be elected

Westmmster. instead of Wilham Roodburgh, who is insufficiently qualified.

Nov. 10. Order to the sheriff of Bedford to cause a coroner to be elected

WestmiBster. instead of WiUiam Mordaunt, who is too sick to exercise that office.

Membrane 9.

Nov. 10. To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of Sandwich.

Westminster. Order to suffer John Whaplode to lade a certain tarit or other ships
in that port, and freely without let to can'y whither he will without
a second pajanent of custom, subsidies or other duties the wools and
woolfells which by letters of cocket of the collectors in the port of
Cicestre they may be assured were there cocketed and customed by
virtue of the king's licence, and for which the custom, subsidy and
other duties has been paid to the last mentioned collectors ; as on
9 August last the king of his favour granted to the said John
that he might lade in the port of Cicestre 300 sacks of wool or woolfells,
reckoning always 240 wooheUs by the lesser hundred for one sack of
wool, and might take them to foreign parts whither he would, provided
always that before taking them out of that port he should pay down
to the collectors of customs and subsidies therein such customs,
subsidies and duties as should be paid at the staple of Calais if he
should take the same thither ; and the said John has petitioned the
king for licence to lade anew in the said tarit or other ships in the
port of Sandwich, and without a second payment to take to foreign
parts to make his advantage thereof, 95 sacks 15 stone of the wool
and woolfells aforesaid, after they have been laded and cocketed
in the port of Cicestre and the custom and subsidy has there been
fully paid.

To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of Suthampton.
Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning 16 sacks 15 stone of wool
or woolfells.

Nov. 10. To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of the city

of London. Order to suffer 25 long cloths of colour of Simon cardinal

of Canterbury bought and purveyed to his o-svn use freely without
let to be by his attorneys and proctors in that port laded and sent or
taken to him over sea without payment of custom or subsidy to the

OB 4

60 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

2374. Membrane 9 — cont.

king's use, any command etc. ; as the king would shew special favour
to the said cardinal.

Nov. 22. To John de Perton escheator in Salop and the march of Wales
Westminster, adjacent. Order to remove the king's hand, and not to meddle further
with a burgage in the to\vn of Shrewsbury and the commotes of
Deudour, Meghein Iscoid, Moghenant and Megliein Ughcoid in the
said march taken into the king's hand by the death of John de
Cherleton of Powys knight, delivering to Joan his wife any issues
thereof taken ; as the king has learned by divers inquisitions, taken
b}' the escheator, that by fine levied in the king's court with his hcence
the said John at liis death held jointly with the said Joan, to them and
the said John's heirs, one burgage m the said town in chief as in burgage,
and the said commotes in chief by knight service ; and the king has
commanded the said Joan's fealty to be taken by Richard de
Arundell.

Nov. 22. To John de Perton escheator in Salop and the march of Wales
Westminster, adjacent. Order, in presence of Richard de Arundell to whom the
Idng has committed the wardship of two thirds of the lands of John
de Cherlton of Powys kmght tenant in chief or of his attorney, if being
warned he will attend, to assign dower of the said land to Joan who was
wife of the said John, of whom the king has commanded an oath to be
taken by the said Richard that she will not marry without the king's
licence, and to send the assignment under seal to be enrolled in
chancery.

Membrane 8.

Oct. 24. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order, upon the

Westminster, jjetition of Alexander archbishop of York, to view a record and process
of the justices in ejTe in Yorkshire and the rolls and memoranda of
the exchequer, and if assured that the facts are as stated, to cause
two money dies (cuneos monetale-s) for his change at York to be dehvered
to him without difficulty and delay ; as he ought to have and his
predecessors used to have the same, and his petition shews that he
ought to have, and his predecessors time out of mind used to have
two dies for the said change, as may aj)pear as well by the said record
and process sent by the kuig to the exchequer as iDy the said rolls
and memoranda.
[Fadera.']

Nov. 9. Order to the sheriff of Cumberland to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of Simon Clerk of Karlill, who is dead.

Sept. 20. ■ To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of the city of
Westminster. Cicestre. Order to deliver without delay to John de Hedyngham
and Thomas de Barton or to their attorney one part of the king's
cocket seal in that port which is in the collectors' keeping, expressly
forbidding that any ^\-ool, hides or woolfells shall in that port be laded
and taken thence to any parts unless [sealed] with that part as well
as with the other part remaining in the collectors' hands, until the
said John and Thomas shall be fully contented of a sum of 800Z. ; as
by his letters patent the king is bound to them in 3,000Z. for particular
causes by the king and council agreed, and has granted that the said

48 EDWARD III.

1374. Membrane 8 — cont.

John and Thomas shall take 800Z. thereof of the customs and subsidies
in the said port, namely 26s. of every sack of wool until that sum
be fully paid, and the residue in other places in the said letters specified,
according to tallies levied at the receipt of the exchequer ; and there-
upon the king by writ commanded the collectors to deliver by indenture
to the said John and Thomas or to their attorney 25s. of'every sack
of wool that shall there be laded until 800Z. be fully paid ; and it is
his will so far as he may to hasten the payment thereof.

To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of Suthampton.
Like order, mutatis mutandis, in regard to payment of 400/. to the
said John and Thomas.

Oct. 28. To Simon de Burgh constable of Rochester castle. Order, upon

Westminster, the petition of Boncorps and James Colas Lumbards, to view certain
letters of cocket of the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port
of Dovorre, and to dearrest and deliver to the said Boncorps and
James without a second payment of custom or sub.sidy the
wares in those letters contained, if arrested for the cause
hereinafter mentioned and for none other ; as their petition shews
that although in the said port they truly paid the customs and subsidies
due for 250/. of divers wares by them brought thither from foreign
parts in five cases, as appears by the said letters of cocket produced
in chancery, the same are arrested in the city of Rochester for payment
of the custom and subsidy as if they were not previously paid, praying
for restitution.

Nov. 6. To Nicholas Seymour escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to

Westminster, remove the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of
Colyweston taken into the king's hand by the death of Hugh le
Despenser knight, delivering to the said John (sic) and to Alice late
wife of the said Hugh any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned
by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said Hugh at his death
held no lands in that county in chief in his demesne as of fee, but held
the said manor of the right and heritage of the said Alice of others
than the king.

To William de la Vale escheator in Yorkshire. Like order concerning
divers lands which the said Hugh held for life of others than the
king.

Membrane 7.
Nov. 16. To John de Broghton escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to take

Westminster, the fealty of Isabel late the wife of William de Quynton knight according
to the form of a schedule enclosed, and to remove the king's hand
and meddle no further with the manor of Comburton taken into the
king's hand by the said William's death, delivering to her any issues
thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the
escheator, that the said William at his death held no lands in that
county in chief in demesne nor in service, but by fine levied in the
king's court with his licence held the said manor jointly with the
said Isabel for their lives in chief by the service of carrying one
' gooshauk ' at the king's coronation.

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

2374 Membrane 7 — cont.

To Roger Keterych escheator in Essex. Like order to remove the
king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor and advowson
of ' White Rothyng ' ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by
the escheator, that the said William held the premises jointly with the
said Isabel in chief, and he has commanded her fealty to be taken
by John de Broghton.

Nov. 16. To the justices of the Bench. Order not to put Walter Petewardyne

Westminster, baron nor suffer him to be put against his will upon any assizes, juries

or recognitions contrary to the form of his tenure, nor in aught to

trouble him for the same ; as the barons of England ought not and

used not to be put thereupon contrary to the form of their tenure.

John de Clynton baron has the like writ.

1375.
Jan. 20.

Westminster.

1374.
Dec. 6.

Westminster.

To John de Broughton escheator in Bukinghamshire. Order to
remove the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor
and advowson of Wodesden taken into the king's hand by the death
of Hugh de Courtenay knight, being son of Hugh son of Hugh de
Courtenay earl of Devon yet living, delivering any issues thereof taken
to Maud daughter of Thomas de Holand earl of Kent, late wife of
the said Hugh ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the
escheator, that at his death the said Hugh held no lands in that county
in chief nor of others in his demesne as of fee, but held the premises
in right of the said Maud of the gift of the said earl of Devon to the
said Maud and to the heirs of her body by the said Hugh begotten,
and that the same are held of others than the king.

To Oliver de Harnham escheator in Berkshire. Order to remove
the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Sutton
Courtenay taken into the king's hand by the death of Hugh son of
Hugh de Courtenay knight, delivering to Maud late his wife any
issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken
by the escheator, that Hugh de Courtenay knight at his death held
no lands in that county in chief in his demesne as of fee, but held
the said manor in chief by knight service in right of the said Maud
by gift and feoffment of Hugh de Courtenay earl of Devon made
with the king's licence to her and the heirs of her body by her
said husband begotten, with reversion for lack of such issue to the
said earl and his heirs, and that the said Hugh son of Hugh died
without issue by her ; and the kins has taken the fealty of the said
Maud.

Dec. 7. To William de la Vale escheator in Westmorland. Order to deliver

Westminster, in dower to Elizabeth who was wife of William son of Ralph de
Restwold tenant in chief the lands and rents following, in the king's
hand by his death and by reason of his heir's nonage, which the king
has assigned to her with the assent of Ralph de Restwold, to whom
the king has committed the wardship of two thirds of the said William's
lands until the lawful age of his heir, and of William Balymund
attorney of the said Elizabeth, of whom the king by the said Ralph
has taken an oath that she will not marry without his licence, namely

48 EDWARD III.

1374.

Membrane 7 — cont.

the moiety of one carucate of land in Appelby extended at 40s. a year, a
piece of land called Kirkebergh at 20s., the moiety of the lordship of
Heltonbacoun at 20s., ten bovates of land in Little Stirkeland at 16s.
a year, 70s. to be taken yearly during the lives of Richard Trotter,
Cireda his wife and John their son of the manor of Little Stirkeland
which they held for their lives, and the said manor after their death,
and 21s. 2\d. to be taken yearly of a moiety of the hamlet of Tebay
and Runthwayte which is parcel of the aforesaid two thirds.

Membrane 6.

Nov. 16. To Thomas de lUeston escheator in Kent. Order to remove the
Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor called
Newenton Belhous by Hethe taken into the king's hand by the death
of Thomas Belhous knight, delivering up any issues thereof taken ;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that
the said Thomas at his death held no lands in that county in chief
as of the crown in his demesne as of fee nor in service, but held the
said manor of others than the king.

Nov. 20. To William de la Vale escheator in Cumberland. Order to remove
Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with lands in Stayneburne,
Hensyngham, Dundrawe, Whirig, Keldesik and Neuton taken into the
king's hand by William de Ergum late escheator, delivering up any
issues thereof taken ; as lately the king ordered the late escheator
to certify in chancery the manner and cause wherefore he took
the premises into the king's hand, and the yearly value thereof,
and he certified that he found by inquisition, before him taken
of his office, that ancestors of the Deyncourtes {antecessores de Deyn-
courtes) founded a chantry at the Lund by St. Bede, to which they
gave divers lands in Staynburne and elsewhere to find there one
chaplain celebrating divine service for the souls of the king and his
ancestors and the ancestors of the Deyncourtes (de les Deyncourtes),
that the said chantry is long time withdrawn and no chaplain is there
found, and that those lands are worth lOl. a year ; and that he found
by another inquisition, taken likewise of his office, that Gilbert de
Dundragh knight gave certain lands in Dundragh, Whyrig, Keldsyk,
and Neuton to find one chaplain celebrating divine service at
Dundragh and Neuton, and that no chaplain is there found, and that
for those causes he took the premises into the king's hand ; and the
king reckons those causes insufficient.

Nov. 28. To Thomas dellleston escheator in Kent. Order to take of Thomasia

Westminster, who was wife of Robert de Notyngham, tenant by knight service of
the archbishopric of Canterbury now void and in the king's hand, an
oath that she will not marry without the king's licence, and in presence
of William Tank to whom the king has committed the wardship
thereof, or of his attorney if being warned he will attend, to assign
her dower of her said husband's lands taken into the king's hand by
his death, sending the assignment under seal to be enrolled in chancery.

Nov. 30. To William de la Vale escheator in Northumberland. Order to

Westminster, remove the king's hand, and not to meddle further with two thirds

of the town of Idyngton seized into the king's hand as heremafter

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]^gY4 Membrane 6 — cont.

mentioned by name of certain particular lands and tenements in
Idyngton, delivering to the abbot of Newminster any issues thereof
taken ; as lately the king ordered the escheator to certify in
chancery the cause wherefore the said abbot's lands in Idyngton
were by William de Ergum late escheator taken into the king's hand,
their description and yearly value, and he certified that the late
escheator by indenture delivered to him that nine years before Robert
de Fenwyk by charter enfeoffed Alan Whiteheved and John son of
Adam chaplains of two thirds of the said town worth 53s. M. a year,
and that the said abbot having obtained the king's licence took the
issues and profits of those two thirds, which the late escheator seized
into the king's hand under the name aforesaid ; and now the said
abbot has petitioned the king for removal of his hand and livery of
the premises and the issues thereof taken, as on 4 November in the
38th year of his reign the king by letters patent gave licence in mortmain
to Thomas de Kynton, William de Wardecopp, William de Arturet,
Richard de Aukelond, Nicholas de Kellawe and to the said chaplains
to give and assign to the said abbot and convent and to their successors
two thirds of the said town and certain other lands, and to the abbot
and convent to receive and hold the same, by virtue whereof the abbot
and convent purchased the premises ; and the king reckons the cause
of the said seizure insufficient. It is the king's will that the
escheator be discharged of the same toward him.

Dec. 13. To the mayor and bailiffs of Kyngeston upon Hull. Order to

Westminster, desist altogether from making unlawful demands upon the merchants
of Almain, demanding of them no custom or subsidy besides the
customs and prises by them granted and heretofore usually paid,
and not troubling or grieving them in aught contrary to their liberties
and privileges, and order to make restitution of anything of them or
any of them received for that cause ; as King Edward I by his charter, con-
firmed by the king, for certain customs and prises by the said merchants
freely granted to him and his heirs to be levied of their imports or exports
of goods and merchandise, among other liberties and free customs
granted them that no demand, prise, prest or other charge should be
laid upon their persons, merchandise or goods over and above the
customs and prises aforesaid ; and now by complaint of certain of
the said merchants the king has learned that the said mayor and
bailiffs are now newly demanding and extorting from them a custom
or subsidy called ' brocage ' of their goods coming to that town, namely
payment of 2d. the pound, unlawfully striving to compel them to pay
the same over and above the ancient customs and prises aforesaid,
wherefore they have prayed the king for remedy.

Dec. 8. To Henry de Mordon. Order, upon the petition of Lewis Andreu

Westminster, of Florence merchant, to restore and deUver to him by indenture
all manner of cloths and other goods taken at sea in a tarit of ' Naples '
which he may lawfully prove to be his own ; as by advice of the council
the king has commanded restitution to be made of the said tarit and
the goods and merchandise taken therein.

Dec. 14. To John Stanhope of Rampton escheator in Notynghamshire and

Westminster. Derbyshire. Order to take the fealty of Robert son of Ralph Cromwell

according to the form of a schedule enclosed, and to cause the said

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Robert and Agnes his wife to have seisin of the lands of John de
Longevillera tenant in chief which came to the king's hands by his
death and by reason of the nonage of Thomas his son and heir, who
died within age and in the king's wardship, and are yet in the king's
hand ; as the said Agnes, being sister and heir of the said Thomas,
proved her age before John Foucher late escheator.

To John Sayville escheator in Yorkshire. Like order ; as the
said Agnes proved her age before John Foucher, and the king has
caused the said Robert's fealty to be taken by John de Stanhope.

Dec. 1. To William Coteshale, John Hardy and Edmund Giffard of Arnecote

Westminster, keepers of the priory of St. Frideswide Oxford, which for particular
causes is in the king's hand, and to every of them. Order to deliver
to John de Walyngford prior of St. Frideswide for his abode a place
near Oxford called ' Bunse chapelle,' and of the issues of the priory
so long as they shall be keepers thereof to pay him certain weekly and
quarterly sums and the arrears thereof (if any) etc. ; as the king
lately granted etc. (as above, p. 48).

Membrane 5.

Nov. 16. To Oliver de Harnham escheator in the county of Suthampton.
Westminster. Order, if John Froille late escheator did not by virtue of the king's
command deUver to Elizabeth who was wife of Thomas Devenissh
tenant in chief dower of her said husband's lands, to take of her an
oath that she will not marry without the king's licence, and in presence
of John de Foxle knight and Stephen Hayme to whom the king has
committed the wardship of two thirds thereof, or of their attorneys
if being warned they will attend, to assign her dower of the said lands
taken into the king's hand by her said husband's death, together
with the issues of such dower since 24 August in the 47th year of the
reign, sending the assignment under seal to be enrolled in chancery ;
as on that day the king ordered John Froille then escheator to take
of her an oath and assign her dower as aforesaid ; and the said
escheator died before dower was delivered to her, as the king has
learned.

Nov. 28. To Thomas de Bello Campo earl of Warrewyk, John de Buttetourte,
Westminster. John de Cavendissh, John de Clynton, Thomas de Ingelby, Henry de
Arderne, Simon Pakeman, Philip Purfay, John de Honyngton and
Robert Burgiloun. Order not to meddle in aught affecting the keeping
of the peace or the office of justice of oyer and terminer within the
town of Coventre by virtue of the king's late commission appointing them
guardians of the peace and nine, eight etc. of them justices of oyer
and terminer in Warwickshire within liberties and without, and to do
and fulfil certain other things in his letters patent contained ; as by
other letters patent the king has appointed John de Cavendissh,
Richard de Stafford, Hugh de Segrave, Thomas de Ingelby, William de
Catesby, Nicholas Michel, Simon Licchefold {sic), John Percy and
Richard de Sheldon guardians of the peace and eight, seven etc. of them
justices of oyer and terminer in that town.

Dec. 5. To John ap Rees escheator in Herefordshire. Order to deliver to

Westminster. William brother and heir of Thomas Lucy son and heir of William Lucy,

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jg'74 Membrane 5 — cont.

tenant by knight service of the heir of Roger de Mortuo Mari
earl of March tenant in chief late a minor in the king's wardship,
[seisin] of his said father's lands which came to the king's hand by
his death and by reason of the nonage of the said Thomas, who died
within age and in the king's wardship, and are yet in the king's hand ;
as the said William brother of Thomas has proved his age before the
escheator, and the age of Edmund son and heir of the said earl being
proved, the king lately took his homage, and commanded livery to
be given him of the said earl's lands.

Dec. 14. To John Stanhope of Rampton escheator in Notynghamshire.

Westminster. Order to deliver to Agnes sister and hgir of Thomas son and heir of
John de Longvillers knight tenant in chief, whom Robert son of Ralph
Crumwell has taken to wife, a messuage in Southleverton, one carucate
of land in the said town of Leverton and Northcotom, 20 acres of
meadow in Trentemerssh, 12 acres of meadow in Humburmedewe, 6s. id.
of rent there, and six cottages with appurtenances in Leverton and
Cotom taken into the king's hand by the death of the said John
Longevilers and Thomas and by reason of her nonage ; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken by John Foucher late escheator,
that John son of John de Longevilers knight at his death held no lands
in that county in chief in his demesne as of fee nor in service, but of the
gift and feoffement of John de Longevilers his father held the premises
of others than the king, with reversion for lack of issue to the said
John the father and to his heirs, and that the said John the son died
without issue, whereby the premises ought by the form of the gift
to remain to the said Agnes, the said Thomas having died within
age and in the king's wardship ; and on December 13 last her
age was proved, and the king took the fealty of her said husband,
and commanded livery to be given them of the lands of the said John
the father.

Membrane 4.

Nov. 28. To Richard de Beaulieu. Order of the king's alms to deliver to
Westminster. Adam Braynok chaplain 23 marks lOs. of the money of Scotland of his
which the said Richard lately arrested for that the said Adam would
have taken the same to Ireland without the king's licence. It is
the king's will that the said Richard be thereof discharged toward
him. By C.

Nov. 28. To the sheriff of York for the time being. Order of the issues of the
Westminster, county to pay to the king's yeoman Richard de Aldeford, one of his
palfreymen, the arrears from 6 October in the 27th year of the reign
as well of 2d. a day for his wages as of 10s. a year for his gown and
4s. 8d. a year for his shoeing, and henceforward to pay him those sums
yearly for life, taking his acquittance for every payment ; as on that
day the king of his favour granted by letters patent to the said Richard
for his good service the daily and yearly sums above mentioned for
life to be taken every year by the hand of the sheriff.
Et erat patens.

To the sheriff of York for the time being. Order of the issues of
the county to pay to Thomas Fyftimyle the arrears since 20 December

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1374. Membrane 4 — cont.

in the 29th year of the reign of 2d. a day, and henceforward to pay
him the same for life, taking his acquittance for every payment ; as
on the date mentioned the king of his favour granted by letters patent
to the said Thomas for his good service, and for that he was maimed
in the king's service so that he may not help himself, 2d. a day for
life for his maintenance, to be taken by the hands of the sheriff.
Et erat patens.

1375.

Jan. 10. To the mayor and bailiffs of la Rie. Order to cause all manner of
Westminster, wool, cloth and other goods and merchandise of merchants of Genoa
(Janua) taken out of their tarits which are or may be found in the
town of la Rye to be restored and delivered to the said merchants
or to the bearer Visolus de Janua their attorney by indenture containing
the quantity thereof, suffering the said merchants or Visolus to lade
the same in ships and freely without let to carry them whither they
will without payment of custom or subsidy to the king's use, and
when they shall have so done certifying in chancery all and singular
the goods and merchandise delivered together with the said indenture ;
as by advice of the council the king has taken order for full restitution
of the wool, cloth and goods whatsoever taken out of the said tarits.

3^374 Membrane 3.

Nov. 26. To Thomas de Illeston escheator in Kent. Order to deliver to
Westminster. WiUiam Tauk, to whom the king has committed the wardship of the
lands which were of Robert de Notyngham, a messuage with garden
adjacent and 58 acres of land at Sharstede and 33 acres of land and
45 acres of wood in Peddyngge which are held by knight service of the
archbishopric of Canterbury, now void and in the king's hand, saving
to Thomasia who was wife of the said Robert her dower thereof, and
to remove the king's hand and meddle no further with all other his lands
held of the said archbishopric in ' gavelkynde ' or of other lords, delivering
up any issues thereof taken since the said Robert's death ; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said Robert
held the premises in Sharstede and Peddynge as above mentioned
in his demesne as of fee, one toft with one dovecote, a grange, 286|
acres of land and 1 acre of wood at Sharstede, and one messuage,
one croft containing 4 acres of land, 179J acres of land and pasture
for 100 sheep at Neweland in Tenham likawise of the said archbishopric
in ' gavelkynde,' and divers lands in that county of divers other lords,
that Robert son of James son of the said Robert is his cousin and next
heir in regard to the said lands held by knight service, and that the
said Robert son of James aged 4 years, and John aged 8 years, Robert
aged 7 years and Thomas aged 5 years sons of the said Robert de
Notyngham are his next heirs in regard to the said lands held in
'gavelkynde.'

Deo, 11. To the sheriff of Oxford and Berkes for the time being. Order of
Westminster, the issues of his bailiwick to pay to Roger Cheyne the arrears since
1 1 January in the 38th year of the reign of lOl. a year, and henceforward
to pay him that sum every year for life, taking his acquittance for
every payment ; as on the date mentioned the king by letters patent
granted to the said Roger 10/, a year to be taken at Easter and
Michaelmas by even portions by the hands of the sheriff during his

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1374.

1375.

Jan. 1.

Westminster.

Membrane 3 — cont.

life or until other order should be taken for his estate, also one gown
a year of the suit of the esquires of the king's household in like manner
as they should take their gowns of the king.

Et erat patens.

To Adam de Hoghton, Roger de Pilkynton, William de Nessefeld,
Thomas de Sandford and John de Dent. Order not to proceed to take
any indictments or processes or to do aught else concerning the office of
justice, by virtue of the king's late letters patent appointing them
the said Adam and Roger, John duke of Lancastre and Godfrey
Foljaumbe guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and terminer
in Lancashire, and of divers his later letters patent joining with them
the said William, Thomas and John and Roger de Kirketon, nor at
their peril to meddle therein, unless so it be that either the said duke,
the said Godfrey or the said Roger de Kirketon be present ; as by
his said letters the king appointed the said Adam, Roger de Pilkyngton,
the said duke and Godfrey to hear and determine felonies, treasons,
trespasses, conspiracies, oppressions, extortions, forgeries, champerties,
forestallings, damages, grievances and excesses in that county whatso-
ever, and to do and fulfil certain other things therein contained, after
joining their said fellows for all purposes aforesaid, so that they,
seven, six, five, four, three or two of them, of whom it is the king's
will that the said duke, Godfrey or Roger de Kirketon should be one,
should proceed to do and fulfil all and singular the premises.

Jan. 12. To the sheriff of Leicester for the time being. Order of the issues

Westminster, of the county to pay to Thomas de Thedyngworth the arrears since
1 June in the 31st year of the reign of 3d. a day and 14s. Sd. a year,
and henceforward to pay him those daily and yearly sums at
Michaelmas and Easter by even portions, taking his acquittance ;
as on the date mentioned the king of his favour granted to the said
Thomas 3d. a day for life, 10s. a year for his gown and 4s. Sd. for his
shoeing to be taken at the said terms by the hands of the sherifi.
Et erat patens.

1374. Membrane 2.

Dec. 6. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to cause

Westminster, a recognisance for 1,000 marks to the king made on 13 June in the
46th year of his reign by William de Elmham, William de Kerdeston
and Ralph de Shelton knights to be cancelled upon the exchequer
rolls, thereof discharging the said William, William and Ralph ; as
the same is sent to the treasurer and the barons among the estreats of
chancery, as the king is assured by inspection of the chancery rolls ;
and that recognisance was made as security that the said Ralph, who
was by the king's letters patent appointed one of the collectors in
Norfiolk of the subsidy of 50,000Z. to be taken of the parishes of
England lately granted to the king by the commons of the realm,
should truly content the king of the subsidy falling upon that county,
as it clearly appears to the council ; and by certificate of the said
treasurer and barons now sent into chancery at the king's command
it is found that the said Ralph and his fellows collectors of the said
subsidy have accounted at the exchequer for the same and contented
the king thereof ; and the king would not that the said WiUiam,

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1374. Membrane 2 — cont.

William and Ralph or any of them or their heirs should by accident
be impeached hereafter by colour of that recognisance. By C.

Dec. 5. To Ralph de Bracebrigge, John de Tothill and Thomas de Wodhall.

Westminster. Order that they and every of them shall deliver without delay to Hugh
Kene clerk, Wilham de Calthorne and Wilham Spynk of Sprotburgh
the manor of Hathelsay and a messuage and five bovates of land
in Westhathelsay, a piece of land called Squallay and 6L of rent
appointed for a chantry there excepted, together with the issues
thereof taken since the same were taken into the king's hand, and
to John filz William knight and William de Calthorne other lands
in Baildon co. York which were of Thomas de Stapelton tenant in
chief, and by his death were at the king's command taken into the
king's hand by William de Ergum late escheator, together with the
issues thereof taken, meddling no further therewith, for it is the king's
will that they and every of them be thereof discharged toward him ;
as lately while a plea was pending before the king concerning the
premises between the king and Joan who was wife of the said Thomas
de Stapelton, Thomas de Metham and Elizabeth his wife sister and
heir of the said Thomas de Stapelton, the said John filz William,
William de Calthorne, Hugh Kene and William Spynk, the king by
letters patent committed to the said Ralph, John de Tothill and
Thomas de Wodhall the keeping of the premises with the issues thereof
since they were taken into the king's hand and all things thereto
belonging, to hold so long as the said plea should be pending without
debate, so that they should answer for such issues and for all other
issues of the premises arising to the king or to others to whom it should
be adjudged that the premises ought to pertain ; and now the said
plea being fully debated before the king it is determined that the
king's hand shall be removed, and that the said manor and the premises
in Westhathelsay (with the exception aforesaid) shall with the mesne
issues be delivered to the said Hugh, William de Calthorne and William
Spynk, and the premises in Baildon with the mesne issues to the said
John filz William and William de Calthorne, as appears by the record
and process which for particular causes the king has caused to come
before him in chancery.

1375.

Jan. 20. To the keepers of the passage in the port of la Pole, and to all who

Westminster, have authority to arrest ships in that port, or their representatives there.
Order by mainprise of Master Henry Yevele ' masoun ' and Jordan
de Barton citizens of London to dearrest without delay a ship called
the ' Margarete ' of Warham of 48 tuns burden and two high tombs
of marble for the earl of Arundell and Eleanor late his wife, one great
stone for the bishop of Winchester and divers other things therein,
if by them arrested for the present expedition over sea and for no
other cause, to be taken thence to the port of London, there unladed,
and thence to sail on the king's service ; as the said citizens appearing
in person in chancery have mainperned for John Ewan master, Thomas
Gome, Wilham Dagenel, John Herstone, Robert Saundre, William
Saundre and John Bayle yeomen of the said ship there arrested for
the said expedition it is said, which ship the said master and yeomen
are lading with the goods aforesaid, that they shall bring the same
•so laded to London with what speed they conveniently may, shall

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1376.

Membrane 2 — cont.

there unlade it, and shall be ready with the said ship when unladed
to sail on the king's service as shall be appointed them.

1374.
Dec. 6.

^v-v, ^ To William de la Vale escheator in Cumberland. Order to remove

wJTtminlter. the king's hand, and not to meddle further with a messuage and 4 acres
of land in Langrigg taken into the king's hand by reason of a felony
committed by Thomas son of Isabel deceased, if in the king's hand
for that cause and for none other, delivering up any issues thereof
taken since the death of the said Thomas for which answer is not yet
made to the king ; as lately at the petition of John de Langrigg,
son and heir of Maud who was wife of the said Thomas, averring that
the premises were taken into the king's hand for that the said Thomas,
being tenant thereof by the courtesy of England after the said Maud's
death of the said John's heritage, committed a felony for which he
was outlawed, the king ordered the escheator to make inquisition
by true men of his bailiwick and to certify in chancery what lands of
the said John's heritage the said Thomas so held by the courtesy on
the day that felony was committed, at what time he died, whether
the said John was next heir of the said Maud, whether he was outlawed
for the felony or no, of whom the premises are held, how and by what
service, and all other the circumstances, and he certified that the said
Thomas, father of the said John, on the day he committed the felony
for which he was outlawed, held the premises of the said John's heritage
by the courtesy of England after the said Maud's death, that he died
on Michaelmas day in the 30th year of the reign, that the said John
is next heir of the said Maud and of full age, and that the premises
are held of others than the king.

Dec. 4. To Roger Lascels late escheator in Yorkshire. Order to remove

Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with two messuages in
Ousegate and Conyngstrette in York, delivering up any issues thereof
taken ; as lately the king commanded the treasurer and the barons
of the exchequer to certify in chancery the cause wherefore the same
were taken into his hand by John Scotherskelf late escheator, and
they certified that upon search of the rolls and memoranda of the
exchequer it is found in a roll of account of the said John late escheator
in Yorkshire, Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmorland that
he took the said messuages into the king's hand for that he found by
inquisition, before him taken of his office, that Thomas Dorant of
York gave them to a certain chantry in the church of Holy Cross
York, that they are held in chief in burgage of the city of York, and
that the said chantry is withdrawn eighteen years past, and for that
cause they are in the king's hand ; and on 27 October in the 6th year
of his reign the king by letters patent granted licence to the said Thomas
to give and assign the same to a chaplain to celebrate divine service
in the said church for ever under a particular form.

Jan. 20. Order to the sheriff of Devon to cause a coroner to be elected instead

Westminster, of Thomas Dabemoun, who is insufficiently quahfied for the exercise
of that office, as the king has learned.

Jan. 24. To Wilham de Latymer constable of Dovorre castle and warden
Westminster, of the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant, and to all and singular the

48 EDWARD III. 61

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mayors, bailiffs and other the king's ministers within the Hberty of
the said ports. Order with all speed to cause delivery to be made
to the merchants of Genoa or to their attorney in that behalf by
indentures containing the description thereof and the measure and
colours of cloth, if any there be, of all their goods and merchandise
lately taken at sea by the king's subjects, brought within the said
liberty, and now arrested there at the suit of the said merchants,
in whose hands soever the same shall be, any arrest thereupon made
at the suit of any man or the king's commands to the contrary not-
withstanding, certifying in chancery the parties to such indentures
when made.
Et erat patens.

Membrane 30d*

Indenture made between John atte Yat of the parish of Wyveles-
combe co. Somerset and Richard Samoun of Schalyngford co. Berkes,
witnessing that the said John has hereby given to the said Richard
and his heirs all his estate in the manor of Southcote co. Berkes, which
he holds for life with reversion to the said Richard and to his heirs,
rendering to the said John for life at Wivelescombe 9 marks lid.
yearly at Whitsuntide and Michaelmas by even portions, so that the
said John shall make the said Richard an acquittance for payment of
that rent at every term, power being reserved to distrain for arrears,
and in case the rent shall be six weeks in arrear to enter again and
hold the said manor, into whose hands soever it shall come, until
recompense be made for rent and arrears and for all costs ; and for
better security the said Richard shall be bound to the said John in
iOl. by a recognisance made before the mayor of the staple of
Westminster to be paid at a certain day therein contained, the said
John covenanting that such recognisance shall be suspended so long
as the said rent be paid during his life at the terms aforesaid or within
six weeks after, and even if the same be six weeks in arrear, provided
that within a year the said Richard or someone on his behalf shall
pay double the arrears, and that after his death the recognisance
shall be annulled. Witnesses : Henry Percehay, Walter Clopton,
Richard Siddenham, Robert Cherleton, Richard Bere. Dated
26 January 48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties in the chancery
at Westminster, 26 January.

Writing of Hawise who was wife of John de Dighton in her widow-
hood, being a quitclaim to John Queldrik and John Vautorde citizens
and fishmongers of London of all right in a messuage, 80 acres of land,
5 acres of meadow and 4s. 2^d. of rent in Coveham, Horsle, Okham
and Walton co. Surrey, and in all other lands, rents and services
in those towns whatsoever whereof she was ever seised. Dated London,
26 January 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 January.

Writing of John de Wyndesore the younger and Philip Gasqian,
being a release to Roger de Herlaston of Cantebrigge of all actions
by reason of a warranty by the said Roger made to them of a manor in
Cotenham which was sometime of Robert del Isle knight. Witnesses :

* Membrane 1 is blank.

62 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1 grrj^ Membrane 30d — cont.

Adam Hobeldod, William Hanygfeld, James Payn. Dated Cantebrigge,
14 January 47 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 January this year.

Jan. 26. John Cockes parson of Compton Pauncefot to John Hamely knight

Westminster, and Thomas his son. Recognisance for 216L 45. 8d., to be levied,
in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical
goods in Somerset.

Writing of Robert Maunser clerk and Matthew Rouhtisdale chaplain,
being a quitclaim to John Mandyon of Hadelegh, Juliana his wife
and John their son, and to the heirs and assigns of the said John
Mandyon, of all the lands which, by virtue of a fine to them the said
Robert and Matthew lately levied in the king's court by Thomas Wallere,
the said John and Juliana hold for the life of Juliana with reversion
to the said Robert and Matthew. Dated Hadlegh, Wednesday before
the Purification 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 February.

Feb. 6. Richard de le Laund, John de Alkebarewe of Pyncebek and John de

Westminster. Wyke to John Halidaj' citizen and skinner of London. Recognisance
for 541., to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels
in Lincolnshire.

Cancelled on payment.

The said Richard, John de Alkebarewe and John de Wyke to Simon
de Radeclif citizen and skinner of London. Recognisance for 36Z.
to be levied etc. as above.

The said Richard, John and John to John Holand citizen and skinner
of London. Recognisance for 50 marks, ~to be levied etc. as above.
Cancelled on payment.

Writing of Walter Paunfeld of Cantebrigge ' goldsmyth,' being a
quitclaim with warranty to John Quenburgh, his heirs and assigns,
of all lands, rents and services, meadows, feedings and pastures in the
towns of Fenditton, Homyngeseye and Eye. Witnesses : WiUiam
Cheyne knight, William Dengayn, Robert de Bassyngburne, Edmund
Forster, John Morys. Dated 9 February 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 February.

March 6. William de Kellesey to Thomas de Middelton clerk. Recognisance

Westminster, for 121. 9,s. 9d., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and
chattels in the city of London.
Cancelled on payment.

March 6. To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Order, upon the petition of Hugh de
Westminster. Candelesby clerk official of the archdeacon of Ely, by mainprise of
William Derby and Andrew Hervy of London to stay the exigents
against him and the taking of his body, bringing this writ before the
justices of the Bench at the day a writ de judicio against him at the
suit of Maud de Beylham of Cantebrigge is returnable ; as his petition
shews that the said Maud is impleading him before the said justices to
render her 40s., that by the said writ he is put is exigents in that county

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to be outlawed for that he came not before them to answer Jier, and
that he is ready tp answer her and stand to right in all things ;
and the said William and Andrew have mainperned in chancery
under a pain of 201. to have him before the said justices at the
day named.

March 10. William Gamboun the king's serjeant is sent to the prior and oon-

Westminster. vent of Haylyng, to take for life such maintenance thereof as John de

Thornton deceased had at the king's request. By p.s. [30037.]

March 14. Alexander de la Boutillerie the king's serjeant is sent to the prior

Westminster, and convent of Kirkeham, to take for life such maintenance thereof as

Walter Hoseye deceased had at the king's request. By p.s. [30045.]

April 4. Thomas de Illeford one of the king's sumpters is sent to the master

Kings ^ and brethren of the hospital of St. Mary Illeford, to take for hfe

i-angey. g^^j^ maintenance thereof as Stephen Sirebeux deceased had at the

late lung's request. By p.s. [30075.]

April 7. William Hardyng is sent to the prior and convent of Dunstaple,

Westminster, to take for life such maintenance therein as John de Watford deceased

had at the lung's request. By p.s. [30080.]

Memorandum of a mainprise by Walter Southous and WiUiam de
Fryskney of London, made in chancerjr 28 January 48 Edward III
for Alan de Ditton clerk under a pain of 20L, that he shaU not depart
to any foreign parts, nor send any thither without the long's special
Hcence, nor do, attempt or procure aught that may tend to the
prejudice of the king or cro%\n or of the people or laws of the realm.

Membrane 29d.

Indenture made between Dame Eleanor who was wife of Sir John de
Norwic' of the one part and Sii' Jolm AveneU, Sir Baldwin Seint George
knights and John Dunton of the other part, witnessing that whereas
by deed of feoffment she has given to the said Sir John AveneU,
Baldwin and John all her lands, rents and services in the counties of
Cantebrigge, Huntyngdon, Bedford and Suffolk, it is upon condition
that if she shall remain unmarried or shall marry with consent of the
said feoffees and by her own counsel she shall have the said lands to
her and the heirs of her body by Sir John de Norwyc', with remainder
for lack of such issue to her right heirs, but if she shall be ravished,
or shall marry \\'ithout their assent and her own counsel, the said
feoffees shall have and hold the same during her life without gainsaying,
saving always the inheritance to the heirs of her body aforesaid, and
for lack of such issue to her right heirs. Dated Wympel co. Cantebrigge,
Monday after the Purification 48 Edi^ard III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the partiesi 10 February.

Feb. 4. To the keepers of the passage in the ports of Dovorre, Maldon or

Westminster. Great Jememuth. Order,to suffer brother Richard Costeseye, a monk

of Thetford, freely without let in one of those ports to pass over sea

* In the text Childernelangele. In the warrant Stephen Sirebeux is described
as jadys charioter nostre trescher seigneur et piere.

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taldng 40s. for his expenses and one letter of exchange for 100 marks,
any command of the king to them addressed to the contrary
notwithstanding, provided he carrj' with him nought to the prejudice of
the king or realm ; as he is about to journey thither with the king's
licence.

Writing of Robert Little citizen of London, being a surrender and
quitclaim to John Ive clerk, John Wentebrigge, John Middelton,
Peter Wysebech clerk and to the heirs of the said John Ive of all lands
hereinafter mentioned which were held by Peter Tebaud ; reciting a
fine levied before the justices of the Bench at Westminster three
weeks after Michaelmas in the 47th year of the reign of a tenement
called Douedales in the parish of Camberwell co. Surrey, by name of a
messuage, 160 acres of land, 15 acres of meadow, 12 acres of wood and
30«. of rent in Camberwell on that day held by Peter Tebaud of Sleford
CO. Lincoln for a term of six years, and 40 acres of pasture on that
day held by William Walworth citizen of London for a term of four
j'ears by demise of the said Robert and Joan his wife, between the
said John Middelton, John Wentebrigge, John Ive and Peter Wisebech
plaintiffs and the said Robert and Joan deforciants, the said deforciants
thereby granting the premises to the said plaintiffs after the terms
aforesaid ; the said Peter Tebaud having after surrendered and demised
to the said Robert his estate therein.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 February.

Feb. 18. Hugh de Westwyk clerk to Michael de Ravendale clerk. Recognis-

Westminster. ance for 50L, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and
chattels in Northumberland.
Cancelled on payment.

Writing of Thomas Gynes, cousin and heir of John Geynes, granting
with warranty to John Doget called Boterwick and Alice his wife and to
the heirs and assigns of the said John Doget the reversion after the
death of Alice who was wife of the said John GejTies of 1| rood of
meadow in the towns of Westminster and Eye which she holds for
life with reversion to him the said Thomas. Witnesses : Richard
Rook the elder, Roger Subdury, William Brenge, Thomas atte
Rytlie, John Lorjnner, John Lorchoun. Dated Westminster, 6 July
47 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 February this year.

Writing of Richard de Gillyng, being a general release to Henry
de Ingelby and Michael de Ravendale clerks, executors of David de
Wollore clerk, of all actions real and personal. Dated London,
16 February 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 February.

Writing of William Archebaud, being a release to the king, of his
good will made for that the king of his favour has taken other order
for the said William's estate, of 10 marks a year to be taken at the
exchequer at the usual terms so long as he should remain in
the king's service in his household, and 10?. a year after he
should depart thence with the king's leave, which sum the king
of his favour by letters patent formerly granted to the said Wilham

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1374. Membrane 29d — cont.

for life or until the order should be taken for his estate ; and
covenant that, whereas by accident he has lost the said letters, if
they be found they shall be cancelled, together with the enrolment
thereof in chancery, to the end that he nor any other in his name may
ever have profit or advantage thereby. Dated London, 16 February
48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 February.

March 6. To W. archbishop of Canterbury. Order, for particular causes,
Westminstor before the quinzane of Easter next at latest to certify in chancery
under his seal what and how many benefices within the archbishop's
diocese, as well archdeaconries and other dignities as parish churches,
prebends and chapels, are in the hands of aliens, their descriptions,
how they are severally called, the yearly value of every one of them
not by tax or extent in the archbishop's registers but according to
the true value thereof, the names of all and singular such alien incum-
bents, and of all those whether native or alien of whatsoever estate or
condition who in the name and by the authority of aliens hold, occupy
or administer such benefices at farm, by proxy or otherwise, how
long they have so done, and whether any of^the said aliens are resident
or no. By K. and C.

[Feeder a.]
The like to the following :

S. bishop of London and twelve other bishops.
The guardian of the spiritualities of the bishopric of Ely and
of the bishopric of Worcester during the vacancy of those
sees.
The chapter of St. Peter York in the dean's absence during the

vacancy of the archiepiscopal see.
The archdeacon of Rychemund.
[Ibid.]

To the sheriff of Kent. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning
benefices in his bailiwick ; omitting the words ' in the archbishop's
registers.' By K. and C.

[Ibid.]

The like to singular the sheriffs throughout England.

[Ibid.]

Membrane 28d.

Jan. 26. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John de Amyas,

Westminster. John Woderoue and William de Rothelay of Yorkshire to stay
altogether the taking of the bodies of William de Brumpton, Nicholas
do Lenne, Maud Barbour and Margaret Maudeservant Barbour by
virtue of the king's late writ, and the further execution of the said
writ ; as at the suit of Isabel wife of William Barebour, John Horsford
of Watford and John son of William Barbour, averring that the said
William de Brumpton, Nicholas, Maud and Margaret grievously
threatened them the said Katherine {sic), John and John in life and
limbs, the king by writ ordered the sheriffs to cause those defendants
to come before them, and to compel them to find mainpernors under
a pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon them for keeping the peace and
for their good behaviour toward the said Isabel, John and John,
that they should not cause nor procure hurt or harm to the said Isabel,
John and John, and if they should refuse, to commit the said defendants

CB 5

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to safe custody in Neugate gaol until they would willingly so do, by
virtue whereof the sheriffs are purposing to take and imprison the
defendants, as the king has learned, and thereupon the said defendants
have petitioned the king for a stay, as they are ready to find such
mainprise, and to stand to right in all things ; and the said John de
Amy as and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have main-
pemed for the defendants and for every of them under a pain of 201.
to be levied to the king's use if the said defendants shall cause or
procure hurt or harm to the said Isabel, John Horsford and John son
of William.

Jan. 28. To John Chidyok the elder. Order by mainprise of Robert de
Westminster. Wyndesore prior of Merton and Richard de Mere clerk of Gloucester-
shire to stay the taking of the body of Master Richard Haxston by
virtue of the king's late command ; as upon information received that
contrary to the king's prohibition he departed to foreign parts,
procured there many things to the prejudice of the king and realm,
and brought them for execution within the realm, in contempt of the
king, to the prejudice, hurt and disturbance of the people and contrary
to the statutes and the ordinance provided in that behalf, the king
by letters patent appointed the said John to arrest the said Richard
Haxston by his body wherever found within liberties or without,
and bring him before the king and council there to answer touching
the premises ; but the said prior and clerk, appearing in person in
chancery, have mainperned for him under a pain of 40Z. that he shall
not without the king's special licence depart or send to foreign parts,
nor do, attempt or procure aught which may tend to the prejudice
of the king or crown, the people or laws of the realm.
The like, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Wiltesir.

Charter of Eleanor who was wife of John North wich knight, giving
with warranty to John Avenel knight, Baldwin de Sancto Georgeo
knight and John de Dunton, their heirs and assigns, all her lands
which she has by inheritance after the death of Richard Praunceys
her father in the towns and fields of Wynepol, Orewelle, Harlton,
Everesdon, Malkton, Whaddon, Crandon and Pappeworth cos.
Cantebrige and Huntyngdon and of Wrastelyngworthe co. Bedford,
with the meadows, feedings, pastures, woods, hedges, ditches, ponds,
hays, rents and services of free men and neifs, wards, marriages,
escheats, commodities and reversions thereto belonging. Witnesses :
John Dengayne knight, William de Pappeworthe, William Sergaunt,
John Walter, Adam de Kent. Dated Wynepol, Sunday before the
Conversion of St. Paul 47 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 February this year.

Feb. 10. Thomas de Sancto Albano late Serjeant of London to Robert de

Westminster. Gerlethorp clerk. Recognisance for 40?., to be levied, in default of
payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.

Feb. 17. To the sheriff of Suthampton. Order by mainprise of Richard

Westminster. Fraunceys of London, Nicholas de Hilderston of Norffolk and William

de Lytlyngton of Cambridgeshire to stay the taking of the bodies of

William Perham and John Castelford, bringing this writ before the

justices of the Benqh in the quinzaine of Easter ; as the king has

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1374. . Membrane 28d — cont.

learned that William bishop of Winchester is impleading William
Castelford clerk, the said William Perham and John before the said
justices, for an alleged trespass, and that he has so far proceeded
in that plea that by writ de judicio the king has ordered the sheriff
to take the said defendants' bodies wherever found in his bailiwick,
so as to have them before the said justices on the day named to answer
the bishop concerning that trespass, wherefore on behalf of the said
William Perham and John petition is made to the king for a stay,
as they are ready so to answer and stand to right in all things ; and
the said Richard and the others, appearing in person in chancery,
have mainperned under a pain of 201. to have them before the said
justices at that day to answer as aforesaid.

Writing of Alice who was wife of William Langeleye of Rykemeres-
worth, being a confirmation of the estate of William Neuport
citizen and fishmonger of London in the manor of Aruyngton co.
Cantebrigge of her right and heritage, which her said husband by
charter lately gave to the said William Neuport, his heirs and assigns,
with houses, lands, hays, gardens, hedges, ditches, wards, marriages,
fees, reliefs, heriots, escheats, homages, services, rents, suits of courts,
fines, amercements, etc. ; and quitclaim with warranty to the said
William Neuport, his heirs and assigns, of the said manor with all
appurtenances, rights and commodities as aforesaid. Dated Sunday after
St. Matthias 48 Edward III. Witnesses : Walter Aldebury canon
of the church of St. Paul London, William de Halden, William
Naffreton, Walter Southous, John Boterwyk.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 February.

Feb. 12. To the sheriff of Essex. Order, upon the petition of John Busard

Westminster, clerk, by mainprise of John de Fynchingfeld clerk and John Charney
to stay until three weeks after Easter next the taking of his body by
virtue of any command of the king so to do to the sheriff now or
hereafter addressed by reason of the hospital of Maldon, bringing this
writ in chancery on that day ; as his petition shews that he fears he
may be taken and imprisoned without cause at the untrue suggestion
of certain his enemies scheming to grieve him, praying the king to
provide for his peace and security ; and the said John de Fynchingfeld
and John Charney, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned
under a pain of 20 marks to have him there before the king on the
day named to stand to right and answer the king's subjects whatsoever,
and that he shall not in the mean time depart to foreign parts to
prosecute aught to the prejudice of the king or crown.

Membrane 27d.

Feb. 22. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Sampson de

Westminster. Bresyngham of Kent, John Lynger of Oxfordshire, Alexander Halfide
of Essex and John de Kent of Kent to stay the further publication
of the exigents in the husting of London against William de Cosyngton
knight ; as on his behalf the king has learned that John Joye citizen
and draper of London is impleading him before the justices of the
Bench concerning an alleged debt of 201., and that he is put in exigents
in the said husting to be outlawed for that he came not before the said
justices to answer the said John, being altogether without knowledge

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of that process, wherefore prayer is made on his behalf for a stay, as
he is ready so to answer and to stand to right in all things ; and the
said Sampson and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have
mainperned under a pain of 20L to have his body before he said justices
the day the writ of exigents is returnable.

Feb. 24. Roger Lanvel ' hattere ' has the \ike writ concerning a debt of
Westminster. 46s. which Richard Russell of Driestoke is demanding of him, by
mainprise of William de Thornton ' criour ' and John Frost of Middlesex
under a pain of 10 marks.

March 26. To the keepers of the passage in the port of London, Dovorre,
Westminster. Sandewich or Jernemuth. Order to suffer John Babyngle clerk in one
of those ports freely without let to pass over sea taking one letter of
exchange, any command of the king to them previously addressed
to the contrary notwithstanding ; as Rejmold Hylyngton clerk,
John Broune, William PyncheweTl of NorfEolk and John Louendale
clerk of Kent, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned
under a pain of 100?. for the said John Babjmgle, who with the king's
licence is journeying over sea, that he shall not there prosecute or
attempt aught which may tend to the prejudice of the king or crown
or to impair the laws of the realm.

Writing of Maud who was wife of Gilbert de Harpedene, giving
with warranty during her life to Robert de Anesty and Elizabeth his
wife 81. of yearly rent which they were bound to render her for
life for the manor of Herdyngton co. Middlesex. Witnesses : John de
Estbury, John James of Walyngford, William Brouns, Richard atte
Merke, John Bernes. Dated 20 April 48 Edward III.

Writing of Maud who was wife of Gilbert de Harpedene, being a
quitclaim with warranty durmg her life to Robert de Anesty and
Elizabeth his wife and to their heirs of 81. of yearly rent wherein they
were bound to her for a manor in Herdjnagton co. Middlesex with
theadvowson. Witnesses {as the last). Dated 23 April 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings,
24 April.

Writing of William de Dethek, being a quitclaim with warranty to
Sir Richard Chestrefeld, Master Nicholas Chaddesden, Sir Richard
Tyssinton and Sir Geoffrey de Chaddesden, their heirs and assigns,
of all lands, rents, services and reversions which they had of the gift
and feoffment of William de Wakebrugge, namely those which William
de Wakebrugge had of the gift and feoffment of John de Dethek
father of the said William de Dethek, and of those which Elizabeth
relict of the said William de Wakebrugge holds for life with reversion
to the said Richard, Nicholas, Richard and Geoffrey, except all the
lands which were of John de Dethek in Marresey co. Notingham,
the two mills of le Lee, one piece of land and meadow called Hahwellker
in the fee of Matelok and a messuage, a cottage with curtilage, 12
acres of land and four pieces of meadow called Giffardelond in
Tannesley. Dated London, the feast of St. Mark 48 Edward III.

48 EDWARD III.

1374. Membrane 27d — cont.

Writing of William de Dethek, being a quitclaim with warranty to
William de Weston chaplain warden of the chantry of St. Nicholas
and St. Katherine in the parish church of Cruche, and to his successors,
of all lands, rents, services and reversions in Lee and elsewhere in
Derbyshire which the said chaplain holds in right of the said chantry
and which were of John de Dethek father of the said William de Dethek!
Dated {as the last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings,
25 April.

Writing of George de EUes worth, son and heir of John de Ellesworth,
being a quitclaim with warranty to William de Castellacre and
Elizabeth his wife, the heirs and assigns of the said William, of all
the lands, meadows, feedings, pastures, rents, services, homages, wards
rehefs, escheats etc. in the town of Herdewyk, Toft and Cumberton
which they hold for the said Elizabeth's life by gift and feoffment
of John Fraunceys late parson of Pappeworth and John Croft of
Overe with reversion to the said George and his heirs. Dated
Herdewyk, Monday the feast of St. Philip and St. James 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 May.

May 16. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Gilbert de Haydok,
Westminster. Matthew de Sotheworth, William de Hornby and Richard de Halghton
of Lancashire to stay altogether the further publication of the exigents
against Henry de Walton in le Dale, administrator of the goods and
chattels of William de Lostoke who died intestate it is said, and the
taking of his body ; as lately by writ'de judicio the king ordered the
sheriffs to put the said Henry in exigents from busting to busting
until outlawed if he should not appear, and if he should appear to take
him and keep him in safe custody so as to have his body before the
justices at Westminster on the morrow of St. Martin to answer William
de Toucestre tailor and citizen of London concerning an alleged debt
of 20L ; and the said Henry has prayed the king for a stay, as he is
ready so to answer and stand to right in all things ; and the said Gilbert
and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned
under a pain of 2QI. to have his body before the said justices at that
day.

Membrane 26d.

March 11. To Pope Gregory. Letter of the king, acknowledging letters brought
Westminster to him by the bishop of Bangor and other his ambassadors with
Palace. ^ proposal that a conference should be held by prudent men on either
side at a place to be chosen by the king, for the purpose of agreeing with
regard to certain business laid before the pope by the said ambassadors
and contained in a schedule enclosed in his said letters, and promising
to despatch his envoys when certified of the arrival of the pope's
envoys at Bruges or Calais, whichever the pope shall prefer, suspending
meanwhile the causes now at issue in the king's court and setting
other conditions in the state the pope desires until this instant feast
of St. John Baptist ; and requesting to be informed which place the
pope will chose, when the pope's envoys will be there, and of their
quality, praying also that the postponement of the causes aforesaid
begun in the court of Rome be continued during the proposed conference
as shall be done in the king's court, or longer if need be, and that no

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proceeding by ecclesiastical censures be meanwhile taken against

the king's subjects, especially persons of note ecclesiastical or even

secular. By K. and the whole C.

[Feeder a. '\

Charter of Edmund de Mortimer earl of March and Ulster marshal
of England, giving with warranty to Ralph de Beltisford clerk, John
Duket and Thomas Heldhurst, their heirs and assigns, all lands, rents, etc,
which the said earl has as well in lordships as in demesnes in
Inchecuingne and le Youghull with knights' fees and the advowson
of Youghull. Witnesses : William Caunton, William Eorster, Michael
Laules. Dated 6 February 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 March.

March 6. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order, upon the petition of Peter
Westminster. Duraunt, by mainprise of John Norwych ' goldsmyth,' John Bontyng
' goldsmj'th,' Hervey Rokhawe and Richard Robyn of London to
stay the exigents against him and the taking of his body, bringing
this writ before the king the day a writ de judicio against him at the
suit of Henry Edward is returnable ; as his petition shews that the
said Henry is impleading him before the king for an alleged trespass,
that by the said writ he is put in exigents in that county to be outlawed
for that he came not before the king to answer thereupon, and that he
is ready so to answer and stand to right in all things ; and the said
John Norwych and the others have mainperned in chancery under
a pain of 201. to have him before the king at that day to answer as
aforesaid.

April 4. To the sherifi of Middlesex. Order, upon the petition of Robert

Westminster. Kymbell, by mainprise of Richard Sturgis, Thomas Stanes, John
Salesbirs and John Dubble of Cambridgeshire to stay the exigents
against him and the taking of his body, bringing this vi^rit before the
justices of the Bench ; as his petition shews that Clement Spice is
impleading him before the said justices to render 20L, that by writ
de judicio he is put in exigents in that county to be outlawed for that
he came not before the said justices to answer concerning the premises,
and that he is ready to answer and stand to right in all things ; and
the said Richard and the others have mainperned in chancery under a
pain of 20Z. to have him before the said justices at the day the said
writ de judicio is returnable.

April 12. To the sheriff of Surrey. Order on sight of these presents to cause
Westminster, proclamation to be made on the king's behalf forbidding any fisher
or other of whatsoever estate or condition under pain of forfeiture
before Michaelmas next to take any lampreys in the river Thames
by nets or other engines whatsoever ; and order from time to time
to certify the king of the names of any found so doing after the
proclamation, that by advice of the council the king may take order
for their punishment.

[Foedera.]

The like to the sheriffs of London and to the sheriff of Middlesex.

[Ibid.]

48 EDWARD III. 71

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April 14. Robert Poresle of Wotesdon to William Ponde of Monks Risburgh.
Westminster. Recognisance for 401., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands
and chattels in Bukinghamshire.
Cancelled on payment.

April 15. Thomas de Ikworth of SufPolk to William de Mirfeld clerk.
Westminster. Recognisance for 201., to be levied etc. in Suffolk.
Cancelled on payment.

April 16. To the sheriff of Bukingham. Order, upon the petition of Robert
Westminster, de Poresle, by mainprise of John de Cortenhale and William Ponde
of Bukinghamshire to stay the exigents against him and the taking
of his body, bringing this writ before the justices of the Bench ; as his
petition shews that John bishop of Lincoln is impleading him before
the said justices to render account for the time that he was the bishop's
bailiff and receiver in the hundred of Thame, that by writ de judicio
he is put in exigents in that county for that he came not to
answer before the said justices, and that he is ready to answer
and stand to right in all things, praying a stay until the day the said
writ is returnable ; and the said John de Cortenliale and William
have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 201. to have him before
the said justices at that day to answer as aforesaid.

Writing of Giles de Seint John knight, being a general release to
Richard de Piriton clerk, his heirs, executors or assigns, of all actions,
plaints or demands, real and personal, by reason of contract, debt,
trespass, covenant or other matter whatsoever. Dated London,
21 June 47 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 April this year.

Writing of Walter fitz Wauter lord of Wodeham, granting to John
de Kjrngesfold and his heirs a yearly rent of lOOZ. to be taken at
Midsummer, Michaelmas, Christmas and Easter by even portions of
his manors of Burnham and Wodehamwater co. Essex, with power
to distrain for arrears to whose hands soever the same shall come ;
and the said Walter delivers \d. to the said John in name of
seisin. Witnesses : Joha Charman, John Staunford, William Hayward.
Dated London, 20 April 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 April.

Indenture of defeasance of a yearly rent of lOOL to be taken of the
manors of Burnham and Wodehamwater co. Essex granted by Walter
fitz Wauter lord of Wodeham to John de Kyngesfold and his heirs,
upon condition that the said Walter or some other in his name shall
pay 200 marks to the said John or his attorney at Christmas next
or within the quinzaine thereof in the cathedral church of St. Poul
London, IDOL at Michaelmas following or within the quinzaine thereof,
100?. at Easter following, \00l. at Michaelmas following, and 100/.
at Easter following. Dated London, 21 April 48 Edward III.
French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 April.

April 26. Robert Haulay knight to Richard de Raveneser archdeacon of
Westminster. Lincoln and John de Raveneser clerk. Recognisance for 400 marks

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payable by instalments ; to be levied, in default of payment, of his
lands and chattels in Lincolnshire.

Cancelled on payment.

Nicholas Gonewardesby of Colworthe to Thomas Laurence of Little
Compton in Hennemerssh and John Bygenet of Wytteneye. Recog-
nisance for 151., to be levied etc. in Oxfordshire.

Membrane 25d.

Writing of Richard de Chestrefeld clerk, Master Nicholas de
Chaddesden clerk, Richard de Tyssington clerk and Geoffrey de
Chaddesden rector of Long Watton, being a quitclaim to WiUiam
de Dethek and his heirs of the two mills of le Leghe, one piece of land
and meadow called the Halewelker, and a messuage, a cottage with
curtilage, 12 acres of land and four pieces of meadow in Tannesleye
called the Giffardland, which they had by gift and feoffment of William
de Wakeburg. Dated Dethek, Friday in Easter week 47 Edward III.

Writing of Richard de Chestrefeld clerk. Master Nicholas de
Chaddesden clerk, Richard de Tissington clerk and Geoffrey de
Chaddesden rector of Long Watton, being a quitclaim to William
de Dethek and his heirs of all lands etc. in Mathersay co. Notyngham
which they had by gift and feoffment of William de Wakeburg. Dated
{as the last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings by the
said Nicholas and Richard {sic), 25 April this year.

April 27. John atte Hille of Cameryngham to the abbot of Barlynges, John de
Westminster. Wythornwyk and William de Kellesey. Recognisance for 100s.,
to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in
Lincolnshire.

April 12. William de Ake of Whiteby is sent to the abbot and convent of
Sheen Whiteby to have such maintenance in that abbej' for life as Philip
TTiov,^,. Lychet deceased had at the late king's command. ' By p.s. [30084.]

manor.

April 28. John de Meryet knight to John de Toudeby. Recognisance for
Westminster. 200 marks payable by instalments ; to be levied, in default of payment,
of his lands and chattels in Somerset.
Cancelled on payment.

Indenture of defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon con-
dition that John de Meriet knight or some other in his name shall pay
to John Toudeby knight or to his attorneys in Westminster Hall
50 marks within one month of Martinmas next or on the last day of
that month, and 50 marks within one month of Easter following
or on the last day of that month, the said John Toudeby or his
attorneys or executors making letters of acquittance to witness
either payment, and acknowledgment of the same in chancery before
the chancellor or his representative. Dated Westminster, 29 April
48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 29 April.

48 EDWARD 111. 73

1374. Membrane 25d — cont.

April 28. To the executors of William de Cliiltenham. Order to send into
Westminster, chancery under their seals all records, processes, presentments, indict-
ments and memoranda in their keeping which were of the said William
what time he was one of the justices for preserving the peace and of
oyer and terminer in Worcestershire, namely such as were determined
by themselves and such as are not yet determined by themselves,
also this writ, that after viewing the same the king may do further
what ought by law to be done therein.

The like to the executors of William de Bello Campo late one of
the justices in that county.

May 4. Bernard Brocas knight to Beatrice who was wife of Thomas Breouse

Westminster, knight. Recognisance for 400Z., to be levied, in default of payment,
of his lands and chattels in the county of Suthampton.

William Bures to Master William Byde clerk. Recognisance for
20 marks to be levied etc. in Surrey.
Cancelled on payment.

Writing of Robert de Hagham, son and heir of Sir Robert de Hagham
knight, granting with warranty to Sir Thomas de Thorp parson of
Tyd, Richard de Welby of Multon, Sir Robert Warde of Holbech
chaplain, Robert White of Holbech the elder and Thomas his brother,
their heirs and assigns, the remainder after the death of Dame Eleanor
wife of Thomas de Dryby, mother of the said Robert de Hagham, of
all lands, rents and services in Sutton by Markeby, Hagham and
Tathewell which the said Thomas de Dryby and Dame Eleanor now
hold for her life of the said Robert's heritage with reversion to him
and his heirs. Witnesses : John de Haghe, Thomas Claymond, Thomas
de Haghe, Roger de Welby, John Balbo. Dated Westminster, 4 May
48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 May.

Charter of William Wantyng, giving with warranty to John Fourneus
and Alice sister of the said William and to the heirs of their bodies
all his lands at le Naldre in the parishes of Stoke and Worplesdon
with meadows, feedings, pastures, woods, moors, marshes, fisheries,
reed beds, waters, paths, ways etc. which fell to him by inheritance
after the death of William Wantyng his father, with reversion for
lack of such issue to him the grantor and to his heirs. Witnesses :
Robert Loxlee, William Guldeford, Richard Stoughton, Robert
Chisenhale, William le Frensshe, Simon atte Churche, Robert Bromersh.
Dated Guldeford, Monday the eve of All Hallows 47 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 May this year.

May 8. William de Brundale of Norffolk to John de Boys of Lincolnshire

Westminster, and John de Bradstrete clerk of Suffolk. Recognisance for 1001.,
to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in
Norffolk.

John de Meriet knight, Walter de Clopton, John Mautravers and
Henry Molyns to Richard Cheddesley. Joint and several recognisance
for 501., to be levied etc. in Somerset.

Cancelled on payment.

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2374. Membrane 25d — cont.

The said John de Meriet knight to Walter de Clopton, John Mautravers
and Henry Molj^is. Recognisance for 601., to be levied etc. (as above).

Writing of Maud atte Lye, cousin and heir of John de Warfeld,
being a quitclaim with warranty to William Pecche and Agnes his
wife, their heirs and assigns, of two messuages in the parish of St.
Clement Danes without New Temple bar London. Witnesses : Andrew
Tettesworth, William Louell, John Lankastresshire, Robert Craven,
John de Shelton, John Freynche, Walter Barbour. Dated West-
minster, Monday after Ascension day 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 May.

May 16. Ellen de Bertram, daughter of Robert de Bertram knight, to Richard

Westminster, de Stanhope. Recognisance for 260 marks, to be levied, in default
of payment, of her lands and chattels in Northumberland.

May 6. To Th. bishop of Ely. Order to grant Thomas de Maddyngle the

Westminster, king's clerk such a yearly pension as shall befit the giver and should
bind the receiver to him, making him letters patent thereupon under
seal, and writing again by the bearer what he will do ; as by reason
of his new creation the bishop is bound in such a pension to one of
the king's clerks at the king's nomination until provision be by the
bishop made him of a benefice, and the king is sending the said
Thomas, whose advancement he has at heart. By p.s. [30107.]

Membrane 24d

Charter of Guy de Bryene, giving to Master John de Carreu portioner
of the church of Bedyngton, William Tauk, Thomas de Houton,
John Oliver of Croydon the younger and David de Carreu, their heirs
and assigns, 10 marks of yearly rent in Karsalton co. Surrey with the
whole service of Nicholas de Carreu and his heirs whereby the said
Nicholas holds of the said Guy the manor of Karsalton. Witnesses :
Peter atte Wode, William Neudegate, Thomas de Kynardesle,
Thomas de Berwe, John de Waljmgton. Dated Karsalton, 7 May
48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 May.

May 9. Henry Percehay to Guy de Briene knight. Recognisance for

Westminster. 1,000 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and
chattels in Devon.
Cancelled on payment.

Indenture made between Sir Guy de Briene knight and Henry
Percehay, being a defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon con-
dition that the said Henry or some other for him shall pay to Sir Guy or
his executors or attorney 300 marks at Midsummer next or sooner,
120 marks at the quinzaine of Michaelmas following, and 120 marks
at the quinzaine of St. Hilary following. Dated 9 May 48 Edward III.
French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 10 May.

48 EDWARD III. 75

1374. Membrane 2Ad, — cont.

May 8. To the sheriff of Norhampton. Order by mainprise of Richard

Westminster. Derlaston and Adam Bretoun of Staffordshire, William do Roudon
clerk and Richard Rynglond the younger of Norhamptonshire to set
free William Glaser of Norhampton from the king's prison there,
bringing this writ before the justices at Westminster ; as on his behalf
it is shewn the king that lately by writ the king commanded the sheriff
to attach the said William so as to have him before the said Justices
in the octaves of Trinity next to answer as well the king as Eleanor
Belgrave of Norhampton for that, being lately there retained in her
service, without reasonable cause and without her licence he withdrew
from that service before the term agreed contrary to the ordinance,
that by virtue of the said command the sheriff has taken him and
is keeping him in the said prison, and that he is ready to answer
the said Eleanor and stand to right in all things ; and the said Richard,
Adam, William and Richard, appearing in person in chancery, have
mainperned under a pain of 201. to have him before the said justices
at the day named.

Vacated, because given up with seal unbroken (in cera) and nothing
done thereupon.

Charter of Hugh de Waltham citizen and capper of London, giving
with warranty to Roger Leget of Holbourne and Emma his wife for
their lives, with remainder to John Doget of Boterwyk citizen of
London and to his heirs, a messuage and ten shops with appurtenances
in the parish of St. Andrew Holbourne without Old Temple bar called
Patemosterrent. Witnesses : Nicholas de Exton, William atte Marohe,
William Knot, Stephen Child, Andrew Tetlesworth, William Louell,
Richard Cook. Dated Holbourne, 6 May 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 May.

May 13. John de Folkyngham parson of Blakeaueton to Robert de Muskham
Westminster, clerk and John de Garton of Kent. Recognisance for 100?., to be
levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical
goods in Devon.

May 12. To John Godfrey master of the barge of Bristol. Order under pain

Westminster, of forfeiture to leave all else and ceasing every excuse to be in

person before the council at Westminster with all speed he may in

order to give information touching those things which shall then and

there be laid before him on the king's behalf, bringing this writ.

[Folder a.]

The like to Thomas Mersey master of a ship called ' la Edmond '
of Herwich, and sixteen other shipmasters, and to Robert Lathe of
Lenne.

[Ibid.]

Charter of Thomas son and heir of Thomas de Blaston, giving with
warranty to Sir Richard le Scrope knight, Sir Ralph Peek warden of
Nowsele chapel and Sir Thomas de Schepesheved rector of Adloxton,
their heirs and assigns, his manor of Blaston, with 2 acres of land in
the fields of Haloughton, 25. of rent in Haliok, and all commodities
and reversions to the said manor belonging. Witnesses : Ralph de
Notyngham of Blaston, John de Houby of Holte, Hugh Hemyngton of

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1374. Membrane 24cZ — cont.

Medburne, Robert Blakwyn of Blaston, Richard Hellawe clerk. Dated
Blaston, Friday the Invention of Holy Cross 44 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 May this year.

Writing of Avice Pevere late the wife of William de Clopton, being
a quitclaim to John Mohaut of Kyngeston and Isabel his wife and
to the heirs of their bodies, and for lack of such issue to the right heirs
of the said Isabel, of all her right in the manors of Berkelowe and
Overhal, with the advowson of Berkelowe church and all the lands, rents,
profits, services, liberties etc. in Berkelowe, Overhall and the town of
Asshedon which at any time were of the said William. Dated
Westminster, 2 May 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 June.

June 5. John de Pountfreit citizen and saddler of London and Robert de

Westminster. Pountfreit citizen and grocer of London to William de Mirfeld clerk.
Joint and several recognisance for 2001., to be levied, in default of
payment, of their lands and chattels in the city of London.
Cancelled on payment.

John Waryn to William atte Crosse parson of St. Clement Danes
without New Temple bar London. Recognisance for 10 marks, to be
levied etc. in Hertfordshire.

Membrane 23d.

May 18. William de Haulay knight to Michael de Ravendale clerk. Recog-

Westminster. nisance for 20 marks, to be levied etc. in Lincolnshire.

Defeasance thereof, upon condition that the said William pay to
the said Michael or his attorney at London 10 marks at the quinzaine
of Trinity next.

Cancelled on payment.

Writing of Thomas son of Thomas de Blaston, being a quitclaim
with warranty to Sir Richard Lescrope knight. Sir Ralph Peek warden
of Nousleye chapel and Sir Thomas Shepesheved rector of Adloxton,
their heirs and assigns, of all lands, rents, services, meadows, groves,
feedings and pastures with the reversions thereto belonging in Blaston,
Haloughton and Halyok which were sometime of Thomas his father.
Witnesses : Sir John Boyvyle knight, Henry Boyvyle, John Norwych,
Henry Norwych of Bryngherst, William Deystere of Haloughton,
Robert Blakewyne, Thomas Haukyn. Dated Holte, the morrow of
Ascension day 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 May.

June 6. To A. archbishop of York. Order to grant to Adam de Chestrefeld

Westminster, the king's clerk such a pension as shall befit the giver and should bind
the receiver to him, making the said Adam letters patent thereupon
under his seal, and writing again by the bearer what he will do ; as
by reason of his new creation the archbishop is bound in such a pension
to one of the king's clerks at the king's nomination, until provision
be made him by the archbishop of a competent benefice; and the
king has nominated the said Adam, whose advancement he has
at heart. By p.s. [30140.]

48 EDWARD III. 77

1374. Membrane 2M — cont.

Writing of John Bataylle, being a quitclaim with warranty to
Robert Palmere of Kedyngton, John Kempe and WilUam Colbayn,
their heirs and assigns, of the manor of Bourhalle of Pentelowe
with its appurtenances. Dated Wednesday before St. Barnabas
48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 June.

June 9. Godfrey de Foljambe knight to Richard de Ravenser clerk. Recog-

Westminster. nisance for 12Z., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and
chattels in Derbyshire.
Cancelled on payment.

Writing of Henry Lambard of Schepisheved and William Leche
burgess of Notyngham, being a bond to Walter Blaunkeneye citizen
and merchant of London in 60L, payable at London at Easter next.
Dated London, Thursday after St. Hilary 47 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment at Newerk on Saturday after
Corpus Christi this year before Thomas de Ingelby, by virtue of the
king's writ of dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.

Writing of Henry Botiler of Staynton, being a quitclaim with
warranty to John Payn citizen and armourer of London and Edmund
de Clay of Eynynglay, their heirs and assigns, of the manor of Staynton
CO. York by Tykhull and anj' other lands, rents and services which
they have by his gift and feoffment, hereby barring every action
and claim of the said Henrj' and his heirs. Dated London, 15 June
48 Edward III.

Memorandum, of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster,
15 June.

Writing of John son of Roger de Missenden and William his brother,
being a quitclaim with warranty to John Bemes citizen of London,
William Mulsho clerk, Edward de Cherdfestok clerk, John de Freton
clerk and Robert Brom of Warrewyk, their heirs and assigns, of the
manor of Coleworth, two mills, one toft, three carucates of land and
all other lands etc. in the town of Coleworth which the said John
Bernes and the others have of the gift and feoffment of Nicholas de
Gunewardeby and Alice his wife, Walter de Burnham and Felicia his
wife. Dated Westminster, 16 June 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 June.

June 17. John Payn of London ' armurer ' to John de Neville of Raby.
Westminster. Recognisance for 200^. payable by instalments ; to be levied, in default
of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.

Thomas de Salesbury knight to Nicholas de Spaigne cler];: and
Michael de Ravendale clerk. Recognisance for 60L, to be levied etc.
in Essex.

Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said Nicholas.

June 18. Elmyng Leget to John de Neville of Raby knight. Recognisance

Westminster, for 80Z. payable by instalments ; to be levied etc. in Essex.

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1374. Membrane 23dr—cont.

June 14. Robert de Kymbell and Richard Seryn of London to Clement Spice.
Westminster. Joint and several recognisance for 20 marks, to be levied etc. in
Cambridgeshire .

Cancelled on payment.

June 19. John Beyvyn, John Barre and John Bokerell of Somerset to Jordan
Westminster, de Barton citizen of London. Joint and several recognisance for
4:01., to be levied etc. in Somerset.
Cancelled on payment.

Charter of John Alderieheseye ' peutrer ' and Walter Peryndon
' armurer ' citizens of London, giving with warranty to William de
Hulle and Ellen his wife and to the heirs and assigns of the said
William a messuage in the town of Westminster situate between a
tenement of Robert Kentebury late John Cardel on the south and a
tenement of Richard Rook on the north and extending from the
highway towards the east to a tenement of Sir John Dymmok towards
the west, which messuage the said John and Walter lately had by
gift and feoffment of Robert de Kent, brother and heir of John de
Kent of Essex. Witnesses : Robert Gy, Roger Sudbury, Richard
Rook, Peter Bocher, Robert Hakebourne, Robert Kentbnrj^ William
Brynche. Dated the town of Westminster, the feast of St. Philip
and St. James 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said John Aldrycheseye
and Walter, 16 June.

Membrane 22d.
May 18. To the sheriff of Norhampton. Order, upon the petition of John

Westminster. Sharp, by mainprise of Roger de Welford clerk, John Daventre, Thomas
Watte and Richard Barker of Daventre of Norhamptonshire to stay the
taking of his body, bringing this writ before the justices of the Bench ;
as his petition shews that John West of Baddeby is impleading him
before the said justices to render up chattels to the value of 201. which
he is unlawfuiJy withholding, and that by writ de judicio the king has
ordered the sheriff to take him so as to have his body before the said
justices in the quinzaine of Trinity next to answer the plaintiff there-
upon, for that the sherifi returned that he was not found in his
bailiwick and had nought whereby he might be distrained, shewing
that he is ready so to answer and stand to right in all things ; and
the said Roger and the otliers have mainperjied in chancery under
a pain of 201. to have him before the said justices at the day named.

May 23. Richard Pencombe is sent to the abbot and convent of Derleye,

Westmmster. to have such maintenance for life in that abbey as John de Barton

deceased had at the king's command. " By p.s. [30128.]

May 8. Hugh Ferrour is sent to the abbot and convent of Furneux, to

Westmmster. have such maintenance for hfe in that abbey as Ellis de Grendon

deceased had by command of King Edward I. By p.s. [30113.]

Writing of Avice Pevere late the wife of William de Clopton, being
a general release to John Mohaut of Kyngeston and Isabel his wife,
John de Clopton one of the said William's executors and to the other

48 EDWARD III. 79

1374. Membrane 22d~cont.

executors of all actions, plaints and demands real and personal by
reason of the said William's goods and chattels or otherwise. Dated
Westminster, 3 June 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 June.

Writing of John de Yevele, being a quitclaim to Robert Bays vicar
of Yevele and his sucesssors of a tenement in Yevele situate in
Quydamstret, whereof the said Robert is tenant in right of his vicarage.
Dated 17 June 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 June.

June 20. William de Cosyngton knight to Randolph Pygot knight and
Westminster. Cuthbert Capoun. Recognisance for 80Z., to be levied, in default of
payment, of his lands and chattels in Yorkshire.

Randolph Pygot knight and Cuthbert Capoun to William de
Cosyngton knight. Recognisance for 801., to be levied etc. as above.

June 18. To the sheriff of Cornwall. Order to tell Ralph Sooz to be
Westminster, before the justices at Westminster in the octaves of Michaelmas to
prosecute if he will his claim against John Raulyn, Richard Raulyn,
John Tounne and Cicely his wife, replevying the said defendants
meanwhile by mainprise of William Boys, Ralph Clerk of Trelegen,
John Bonion of Cornwall and John Grymeston of the city of London ;
as the king has many times ordered the sheriff lawfully to replevy
them, being by the said Ralph taken and kept it is said, unless taken
by special order of the king or the chief justice, for manslaughter, the
king's forest or some other cause wherefore by the custom of England
they are not replevisable, or to shew cause wherefore he would not or
might not execute the king's command at other times to him addressed,
and the sheriff signified that he repaired to the said Ralph accordingly,
who claimed the said defendants as his neifs and detained them with
him, wherefore the sheriff might not replevy them, and petition is
made to the king on their behalf for remedy thereupon ; and the said
William and the others have mainperned in chancery under a pain
of 40Z. to have the defendants before the said justices on the day
named.

Indenture tripartite made between Nicholas son of Sir James de
Audelee of Heyleye of the one part, Fulk Corbet son of Sir Robert
Corbet of Morton of the second part and David Hannymere of the
third part, being the defeasance of two bonds in 401. severally made
to the said Nicholas by the said Fulk and David, upon condition
that they or some other for them shall at Monyton upon Wye before
Michaelmas next cause the said Nicholas and Elizabeth his wife to
have a writing indented containing the composition made between
the ancestors of the earl of Pembroke and Sir William Martyn touching
the castle and lordship of Neweport in Kemmeys, all other charters
of liberties and muniments (if any) in the keeping of Sir James de
Audeleye which concern the same, and the charter whereby John
Orchard, Roger Magot and Philip de Warwik chaplains were by the
said Sir James enfeoffed of the premises, with the charter of reenfeoff-
ment thereof made to Sir James and Isabel his wife, if any of them may
be found in the keeping of the said Sir James, and in case none be

80 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

X374. Membrane 22d — cont. ■ ' •

there found, that the said John Orchard or his heirs shall before
Michaelmas next release the premises to the said Nicholas and Elizabeth
and to the heirs of the said Nicholas for ever. Dated Westminster,
15 June 48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 20 June.

Indenture made between Sir William de Monte Acuto earl of Salisbury
and lord of the Isle of Man of the one part and Thomas Schorte of
Cote chaplain and William Schorte his brother of the other part,
being a manumission of the said Thomas and William Schorte with
all their goods and chattels, so that they shall for the said earl be of
free condition for ever. Dated London, 12 June 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the earl, 30 June.

Membrane 21d.

Memorandum that on 7 June 48 Edward III John Aleyn the father,
Sewal Deken, William Trotte and John Godard of Essex came into
the chancery at Westminster, and for themselves and John Aleyn the
son, being within age, gave an undertaking for their good behaviour
toward the king and his ministers under a pain of 50 marks, to be
levied of their lands and chattels to the king's use in case they or any
of them should thereafter offend against the king or his ministers,
and should be thereof convicted.

June 9. William Manchestre is sent to the abbot and convent of Meux

Westminster. CO. York, to have stich maintenance for life as Robert de Etton

deceased had there at the late king's command. By p.s. [30148.]

June 14. John Emmory of Hert3'ng and John Romyn of Idesworth to William
Westminster. Tirwhit clerk and Henry Stachesden. Recognisance for 100 marks,
to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in
Sussex.

Writing of Richard de Leycestre, being a quitclaim to Sir Richard
Lescrope knight, his heirs and assigns, of the manor of Thornton
Stuard. Dated London, 14 June 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 June.

June 10. To the sheriff of Kent. Order to summon the archbishops, bishops,
Westminster, abbots, priors, dukes, earls, barons, knights and all freeholders of
the county, four lawful men and the reeve of every town, twelve
lawful burgesses of every borough, and all who ought and are used to
come before the justices in eyre, to be at Canterbury on the morrow
of St. Lawrence next before John de Cavendissh, William de Wychyng-
ham, Roger de Kirketon, Thomas de JSTewenham and Robert Bealknap
and other lieges whom the king shall send ; to cause all pleas of the
crown not pleaded or originating since the last eyre to come before
them, all pleas and attachments thereto pertaining, all assizes and
pleas put to the first assize with the writs thereof, so that they remain
not for default of the sheriff or of his summons ; to cause proclamation
to be made that all assizes and pleas attamed and not ended, and all
summoned before the justices at Westminster or York, in the last eyre
for all pleas, or before the justices for taking assizes of novel disseisin or

48 EDWARD III. 81

1374. Membrane 21d — cont.

for gaol delivery, to be at Canterbury in the state wherein they remained
by order of the king, the justices in eyre or of the Bench ; to summon
those who have been sheriffs and coroners since the last eyre to be there
with the writs of assizes and pleas received in their time to answer con-
cerning their time as they ought to do ; to cause proclamation to be made
that all claiming any liberties by charters of the king's predecessors
or otherwise shall be there to shew what liberties they claim and by
what warrant, and the sheriff in person with his bailiffs and ministers
to certify touching these and other matters affecting the business ;
also that all complainants as well concerning the king's bailiffs and
ministers as the bailiffs and ministers of others and concerning other
persons whatsoever shall come there and shew their complaints, in
order to receive amends according to the law and custom of the realm,
the king's ordinance, the statutes and the articles delivered to his said
lieges, and as they shall notify the sheriff on the king's behalf ; and
to bring the summoners, and this writ. By K.

Not sent to the exchequer among the estreats, because they made fine
to have remission of the session of the eyre, which fine is sent to the
exchequer among the estreats in the Fine Roll.

Aug. 1. To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause proclamation to be made

Westminster, that no man need repair to Canterbury on the morrow of St. Lawrence
next by reason of the proclamation of an eyre by the sheriff made
at the king's command, but the king will hold all and singular of them
excused, although lately by writ he ordered the sheriff to cause the
archbishops etc. (as above) to be summoned there on that day before
John de Cavendissh, William de Wychyngham, Roger de Kirketon,
Thomas de Newenham and Robert Bealknap and others by the king
appointed justices in eyre for common pleas and pleas of the crown
in Kent, and to execute certain other things in that writ contained ;
as by fine with him made by the true men and commons of Kent the
king has this time pardoned them the session of the said justices in
Kent during the present vacancy of the archbishopric of Canterbury
by the death of William the last archbishop.

To John de Cavendissh, William de Wychyngham, Roger de Kirketon,
Thomas de Newenham and Robert Bealknap. Order to stay altogether
the execution of the king's late commission by letters patent appointing
them justices in eyre for common pleas and pleas of the crown in
Kent and to do certain other things in the said letters contained ; as
by fine etc. (as the last).

July 24. To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon the petition of EHzabeth
Westminster, who was wife of William Daunvers, by mainprise of John Lang' of
London, William Wychehurst, John Manytre and John Sutton of the
county of Suthampton, to stay the exigents against her and the taking
of her body, bringing this writ before the justices of the Bench the day
the writ of exigents is returnable ; as her petition shews that Adam
Fraunceys citizen and mercer of London is impleading her before the
said justices to render him 20Z., that by writ de judicio she is put m
exigents in the busting of London to be waived for that she came not
before the said justices to answer thereupon, and that she is ready so
to answer and stand to right in all things ; and the said John and

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the others have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 201. to have
her before the said justices at the day named.

Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 20Z. made in the
chancery at London 22 June this year by Thomas Bubbe burgess of
Lenne for Robert atto Lathe burgess of Lenne, that he shall be ready
to answer before the council touching the things that shall by the
council be laid before him by reason of the taking of a tarit of Malogres
lately taken off the coast of Brittany, and to do what shall by the
council be adjudged ; and hereupon the said Robert has licence to
withdraw from the city of London.

Writing of Isabel daughter of Roger de Mussonden, being a quitclaim
with warranty to John Bernes citizen of London, William Mulsho
clerk, Edward de Cherdestok clerk, John de Freton clerk and Robert
Brom of Warrewyk, their heirs and assigns, of the manor of Coleworth,
one toft, three carucates of land, two mills in the town of Coleworth,
and all other her lands etc. in that town. Dated 16 June 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 June.

Memorandum of a mainprise body for body made in the chancery
at London 1 July this year by Guy de Briene knight and Philip de
Courtenay knight for William Nottour ma,ster of a ship called
' la Trinite ' of Plymuth, that he shall be ready to answer before the
council touching the things that shall by the council be laid before
him by reason of the taking of a tarit of Malogres lately taken off
the coast of Brittany, and to do what shall by the council be adjudged ;
and hereupon the said William has licence to withdraw from the city
of London.

Membrane 20d.

June 16. To the sheriff of York. Order by mainprise of John Ermyn clerk
Westminster, and John Ive of Lincolnshire to stay the taking of the body of William
Eirmyn of North Wyllughby, although lately at the plaint of Robert
de Wyllughby clerk, averring that the said William grievously
threatened him in life and limbs, the king ordered the sheriff to cause
the said William to come before him, and compel him to find
mainpernors who, under a pain to be by the sheriff laid upon them
for which the sheriff would answer, would mainpern him that he
should not do or procure bodily hurt or harm to the said Robert, and
if he should refuse, to commit him to the nearest gaol there to be kept
in safe custody until he would willingly so do ; as the said John and
John, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain
of 20?. that no hurt or harm shall happen to the said Robert by the
said William or by his procurement.

Charter of John Wroth the younger, William Newerk chaplain and
Robert Peper, granting to John son of Andrew Aubrey citizen of
London, Maud his wife and to the heirs of their bodies, with
remainder for lack of such issue to the right heirs of the said John son of
Andrew, all the lands, rents and services of the said John son of Andrew
in the towns of Westhamme, Esthamme, Stratford and Berkyng
CO. Essex which Hugh de Badewe and John de Sutton knights of
Essex, Simon Abbot chaplain, Richard Alford, Nicholas Laurence

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and John de Someresham now deceased had jointly with them the said
John Wroth, Wilham and Robert by gift and feoffment of the said
John son of Andrew, and after granted to the said John son of Andrew
and EHzabeth his wife (now deceased) for their lives with reversion
to the said feoffees and to their heirs, and after by writing dated
2 May 47 Edward III, after the death of John de Someresham and
the said Elizabeth, the said Hugh, John de Sutton, Simon, Richard
and Nicholas made a quitclaim of the premises to the said John Wroth,
William and Robert, and thereupon by writing dated 18 June in that
year the said John son of Andrew made likewise a release and surrender
to them of all his estate therein. Witnesses : Nicholas Clerk, Richard
Bowyere, John Fyndegode, John Sewale, Adam Boclere. Dated
Westhamme, Monday after the Conversion of St. Paul 48 Edward III.

Charter of John Wroth the younger, William Newerk chaplain and
Robert Paper, granting to John son of Andrew Aubrey citizen of
London, Maud his wife and to the heirs of their bodies, with
remainder for lack of such issue to the right heirs of the said John son
of Andrew, all the lands, rents and services of free men and neifs and
all that goes with them in the towns and hamlets of Shenlee, Rugge,
Parksokne, Mymmes and Watford cos. Hertford and Middlesex that
were of the said John son of Andrew, which Hugh de Badewe and
John de Sutton knights of Essex, Simon Abbot chaplain, Richard
Alford, Nicholas Laurence and John de Someresham now deceased
had jointly with them the said John Wroth, William and Robert by
gift and feoffment of the said John son of Andrew, and by writing
dated 2 May 47 Edward III, after the death of John de Someresham,
the said Hugh, John de Sutton, Simon, Richard and Nicholas made
a release of the premises to the said John Wroth, William and Robert.
Witnesses : John Magot, John Somery, William Warner, Nicholas
Laurence, Walter Clerk. Dated Shenlee, the last day of February
48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters
in the chancery at Westminster, 22 June.

Writing of Robert Maunsel citizen and mercer of London, being
a release to John Gurnay knight of Somerset, John Freshford of
Somerset and John de Badham of Gloucestershire of all action and
suit for 400L, and of the execution of a joint and several recognisance
for that sum made 12 March in the 38th year of the reign by the said
John de Gurnay, John de Freshford and John de Badham before
John Pyel then mayor of the staple of Westminster deputed to take
recognisances of debt therein to him the said Robert and John Dovy
citizens and mercers of London, which ought to have been paid at
Midsummer then next, as after the said John de Gurnay for himself
and his fellows made full payment to the said John Dovy ; and release
of all personal actions, suits, demands and executions to this date.
Witnesses : Walter Perlee, Fulk Corbet, John Prestecote, John HuUe,
John Kentcombe, Thomas Tille. Dated 21 June 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 June.

Writing of John Eem of Compton co. Surrey, being a quitclaim with
warranty to John Bernes citizen of London, William Mulsho clerk
Edward Cherdestok clerk, John de Freton clerk and Robert Brom ot

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Warrewyk, their heirs and assigns, of a fourth part of the manor of
Shirbourne co. Oxford and all other lands, meadows, woods, feedings,
pastures, rents and services in the said town. Dated Westminster,
27 June 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 June.

Writing of Katherine Breouse daughter of Thomas de Norwicz,
being a quitclaim with warranty to John Bacoun of Brom, his heirs
and assigns, of the manor of Kymberle which was of Sir Roger de
Norwicz knight her uncle, and whereof the said John is seised by her
gift and feolfment. Dated the feast of Trinity 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 June.

Charter of John de Sonnynghull, giving with warranty to William
de Brantyngham, his heirs and assigns, a yearly rent of 20?., to be
taken at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions of the said John's
manor of Sonnynghull co. Berkes into whose hands soever it shall
hereafter come. Witnesses : John Butterwyk, Robert Gye, Roger
Sudbery, William Brenge, Richard de Hayton, Robert de Hertle, •
Nicholas Bernard. Dated Westminster, Monday after the Translation
of St. Thomas 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 July.

July 6. To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order by mainprise of John de Sadyngton,

Westminster. Thomas Duffeld clerk, Robert de Garton clerk and Nicholas de Grenham
clerk to stay altogether the taking of the body of Simon de Messyngham,
and if taken and imprisoned to set him free, although lately at the
plaint of Gilbert de Kyme of Lincoln ' lyster,' averring that the said
Simon threatened him grievously in life and limbs, the king ordered
the sheriff to cause the said Simon to come before him, and compel
him to find mainpernors that he would do or procure no hurt or harm
to the said Gilbert, and if he should refuse, to commit him to the nearest
gaol there to abide until he would willingly so do ; as the said John
and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainpemed
for the said Simon under a pain of 20 marks that no hurt or harm
shall happen to the said Gilbert by him or by his procurement.

July 6. To Nicholas Steueley (sic) and his fellows, justices appointed to pre-

Westminster. serve the peace in Huntingdonshire. Order by mainprise of Walter vicar
of Guniestre of Huntingdonshire and William Abindon of London
' groser ' to stay the execution of the king's late writ ordering the said
justices to cause John de Weston of Guniestre to come before them,
and compel him to find mainpernors who, under a pain to be by the
justices laid upon them, would mainpern him that he would by himself
or his procurement do no hurt or harm to William Longe of Guniestre,
and if he should refuse, to commit him to the nearest gaol there to be
kept in safe custody until he would willingly so do ; as that order
was made at the suit of the said William Longe, averring that the
said John grievously threatened him in life and limbs ; but the said
vicar and William Abindon, appearing in person in chancery, have
mairipemed for the said John under a pain of 201. to be levied to the
king's use in case he shall bv himself or by his procurement cause hurt
or harm to the said William Longe.

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1374. Membrane 20a! — cont.

July 12. William de Elynton to Hugh de Wlutocre. Recognisance for 211.,

Westminster, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in
Norhamptonshire.

Membrane 19d.

Charter of John Husee, son and heir of John Husee lately deceased,
giving with warranty to Hugh le Cran citizen of Winchester, John
Holewale, John Kyng and Walter Brouk chaplains, their heirs and
assigns, two thirds of his manor of Berton Sacy co. Suthampton, with
the advowson'of the church, a water mill and the suit thereto of free
tenants and neifs within the said manor, and whatsoever he had by
inheritance or might otherwise have there, also the third part of the
said manor now held by Thomas de la Ryvere and Isabel his wife in
name of her dower with reversion after her death to him the said
John son of John and to his heirs, to remain to the said Hugh and
the others, their heirs and assigns, and all appurtenances of the said two
thirds as in messuages, demesnes, homages, customs, rents, services
of free and villein tenants, villenages, villeins and all that goes with
them and their chattels, wards, marriages, reliefs, escheats, fairs,
markets and all things thereto pertaining, the hundred and whatsoever
pertains and ought to pertain thereto, the woods, meadows, feedings,
pastures, rivers, fisheries, fishponds, ponds, mills, ways, paths, moors,
heaths etc. and the liberties and easements as well within the town
of Berton Sacy as without. Witnesses : Hugh Camoys, Philip de
Popham knights, Walter Haywode, Peter de Bruges, William Hoghton,
John Fauconer, Edmund Spircok. Dated Winchester, Monday after
St. Philip and St. James 48 Edward III.

Writing of John Husee, son and heir of John Husee lately deceased,
being a quitclaim with warranty to Hugh le Cran citizen of Winchester,
John Holewale, John Kyng and Walter Brouk chaplains, their heirs
and assigns, of the whole manor of Berton Sacy co. Suthampton with the
advowson of the church, the water mill and the suit thereto of free
tenants and neifs within the manor, and whatsoever he has by
inheritance or may otherwise have there as in messuages etc. (as
above). Witnesses (as the last). Dated Winchester, Friday the eve of
Midsummer 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregomg charter and

writing, 30 June.

July 4 Lawrence son of Robert Haweberk to Guy de Rouclif, Thomas de

Westminster. Katcrton, Hugh de Westwyk and Hugh de Midilton. Recognisance
for lOOZ. payable by instalments ; to be levied, in default ot payment
of his lands'^ and chattels in Leycestershire.

Charter of John de Burgherssh knight, giving to the king and his
heirs all his park of Worldham co. Suthampton by the king s forest ot
Wolmere as fully as in times past the same was enclosed with hedges
and ditches. Witnesses: Edward de Sancto Johanne knight Ralph
de Norton knight, Hugh de Camoys knight, Bernard Brocas knight
William Purchas, Stephen Welwyk, John ^eiielfo^^Holte. Dated
Worldham, Tuesday the feast of St. Simon and St. Jude 45 Edward ill.

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Writing of John de Burgherssh knight, being a letter of attorney
appointing Thomas Chaumberlayn to deliver to the king seisin of
Worldham park co. Suthampton by Wolmere forest, according to the
said John's charter. Dated (as the last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and
writing, 8 July this year.

July 8. Bartholomew Blaket of Oxfordshire to John Bryan citizen and

Westminster, fishmonger of London. Recognisance for 4:01., to be levied, in default
of payment, of his lands and chattels in Oxfordshire.

Writing of John son of Robert Cauntelow of HodjTiton co. Wiltesir,
granting to Robert his brother son of the said Robert for life one
chamber within his manor of Hedynton with a chimney and latrine,
and free ingress and egress thereto, namely that called ' Kuteshous ' on
the south side of the hall ; also three loads of wood for fuel to be taken
yearly of the said John's woods within the manor, and the said John
and his heirs shall be bound between Easter and Michaelmas at their
own cost to carry the same to the said chamber or to whatever
other place the said Robert shall appoint where he shall have his
abode within one league in circuit of the capital messuage of the
said manor ; also a yearly rent of 10 marks payable of the said
manor at Michaelmas, Christmas, Easter and Midsummer by even
portions, and three ells of cloth yearly at the feast of St. Andrew
for one tunic and hood of the said John's own suit, with power to
distrain for arrears in the said manor, and covenant that he the said
John shall be bound to maintain and repair the said chamber during
the said Robert's life. Dated Hedynton, Monday after Midsummer,
48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 July.

July 3 To the abbot and convent of WeUiowe. Order to grant John de

Westminster. Waltham the king's clerk dwelling in the chancery such a pension of
that house as shall befit the givers and should bind the receiver to
them, making him thereupon letters patent under the chapter seal,
and writing again to the king without delay what they will do ; as
the said abbot by reason of his new creation is bound in such a pension
to one of the king's clerks at the king's nomination until provision be
by the abbot made him of a benefice, and the king has nominated the
said John whose advancement he has at heart. By p.s. [30167.]

Writing of Robert de Swyllyngton knight, being a surrender to
Sir Richard Lescrope of the manor and advowson of Epurston co.
]Srot3mgham, which the said Robert holds for life by lease of the said
Richard, rendering yearly for the first 24 years 201., and afterwards
lOOZ. at Martinmas and Whitsuntide by even portions, with reversion
to the said Richard and his heirs. Dated London, Saturday after the
Translation of St. Thomas 48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 July.

Membrane 18d.
June 14. To the abbot and convent of Whiteby. Order to grant Alexander
Westminster. Doly the king's clerk such a pension of that house as shall befit the

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1374. Membrane ISd—cont.

givers and should bind the receiver to them, making him thereupon
letters patent under the chapter seal, and writing again to the king
without delay what they will do ; as the said abbot by reason of his
new creation is bound in such a pension to one of the king's clerks at
the king's nomination until provision be by the abbot made him
of a benefice, and the king has nominated the said Alexander, whose
advancement he has at heart. By p.s. [30155.]

Writing of William Schorte of Cote, being a quitclaim to Sir William
de Monte Acuto earl of Salisbury and lord of the Isle of Man, his
heirs and assigns, of all the lands, rents and services which the said
earl has of the gift and feoffment of the said William Schorte in
Langeport co. Somerset. Witnesses : William Bonville knight, Walter
Guphay, Walter Wytecombe, John Tomere, Richard Horn. Dated
Langeport, 20 June 48 Edward III.

Charter of William Schorte of Cote, giving to Sir William de
Monteacuto earl of Salisbury and lord of the Isle of Man, his heirs and
assigns, all his lands, rents and services in Langeport co. Somerset.
Witnesses (as the last). Dated Langeport, 18 June 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and
writing, 30 June.

July 2. Simon Chedmenden of Smerdenne to John Peuesy clerk. Recognis-

Westminster. ance for 871. 6s. 8d., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands
and chattels in Kent.

Writing of Thomas de Gerlethorp clerk, being a general release to
Sir John de Bouland clerk, his men and servants, of all actions to this
date. Dated Westminster, 4 July 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 July.

Writing of John de Bouland clerk, being a general release to
Sir Thomas de Gerlethorp clerk, his men and servants, of all actions
to this date. Dated Westminster, 4 July 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 July.

Charter of Andrew de Leeke, giving with warranty to John de Boys
of Conysby, Roger de Boys knight his brother, William de Holme of
Holme in Holdernesse, Alan de Raithby of Raithby, John Belle of Leeke
and Edmund de Riggesby of Leeke, their heirs and assigns, his capital
messuage and all lands, reversions, meadows, feedings, pastures,
rents and services of free and bond tenants and all that goes with them
which he has at this date in the towns of Leeke and Leverton, his
windmill in Leeke and the advowson of Leverton church. Witnesses :
John de Reoheford, Ralph de Reccheford knights, Lawrence de Leeke,
Richard Clement of Leeke, Roger de Grymescroft, John Ellerede,
Adam Belle of Leeke. Dated Leeke, Friday after Corpus Christi
48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 July.

Charter of John de Burgherssh knight, giving with warranty to the
king, his heirs and assigns, his manor of Estworldeham and all his
lands, rents, reversions, fees, advowsons, services etc. in Estworldeham,

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Nuttele and Kyngesle co. Suthampton. Witnesses : John Knyvet,
the chancellor, Richard Lescrope the treasurer, Nicholas de Carru
keeper of the privy seal, Edward de Seint John, Bernard Brocas,
Hugh Camoys, Ralph de Norton knights. Dated Estworldeham,
9 July 48 Edward III.

Writing of John de Burgherssh knight, being a letter of attorney
appointing Thomas Chamberleyn of Hesshete to deliver to the king
seisin of the whole manor of Estworldeham and lands etc. in Estworlde-
ham, Nuttele and Kyngesle co. Suthampton according to the said
John's charter. Dated [as the last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and
writing, 11 July.

Memorandum of a mainprise made 12 July by Walter Perlee, Walter
Clopton of Dorset, Michael Skillyng and Richard Munk of Wiltesir,
appearing in person in chancery, for John Leghe and John Wiche
merchants of New Sarum, that they shall not hinder the Lumbards
from gathering and buying wool in Wiltesir.

Lidenture made between Hugh de Whitacre and William de Elynton,
being the defeasance of a recognisance in chancery for 21Z. made

12 July 48 Edward III by the said William to the said Hugh, upon
condition that if the said Hugh die within six years after Midsummer
day last, his executors shall until the end of that term hold a messuage,
one carucate of land and 4Z. 55. Id. of rent in Sulgrave co. Norhampton,
now held for life by the said Hugh by fine levied in the king's court
between him and the said William and Joan his wife, without being
thrust out by the said William and Joan, the heirs of the said William,
or by any other having a right therein, if it be not for waste or other
cause tending to the disherison of the said William or his heirs, or that
if so thrust out, the said William and Joan or the heirs of the said
WiUiam shall within one month recompense them to the amount
of the profit and rent from that time to the end of the said term, Dated

13 July the year aforesaid. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 13 July.

July 20. To the sheriff of Hertford. Order, upon the petition of Wilham
Westminster, vicar of Newenham, by mainprise of John de Norwich of London and
Henry Astewyk of Hertfordshire to stay the exigents against him
and the taking of his body, bringing this writ before the justices of
the Bench the day the writ of exigents is returnable ; as his petition
shews that John Clerk of Caldecote is impleading him before the said
justices for an alleged trespass, that by the king's writ de judicio he
is put in exigents in that county to be outlawed for that he came not
before them to answer thereupon, and that he is ready so to answer
and stand to right in all things ; and the said John de Norwich and
Henry have mainpemed in chancery under a pain of 20Z. to have him
before the ^aid justices on the day named.

Membrane lid.
Indenture of defeasance of a statute merchant in 2,000 marks
payable at London on Christmas day next, made by Sir Gilbert Talbot

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lord of Irchenfeld and John de Kyngesfold to Sir Thomas de Felton
knight before Adam de Bury mayor of London, upon condition that
they or orie of them, their heirs or executors, shall pay 1,000 marks
to the said Thomas, his heirs or executors or to their attorneys,
at London in the house of John de Stodey citizen of London in the
parish of St. Martin in the Vintry, to wit 250 marks at Christmas
next or within one month after, 250 marks at Easter following or within
one month after, 250 marks at Midsummer following or within one
month after, and 250 marks at Michaelmas following or within one
month after, provided they shall not be bound to make such payment
at any of those terms if they have not an acquittance for every payment,
the said Thomas binding himself, his heirs and executors, to surrender
the said statute merchant when payment shall be fully made. Dated
London in the house of the said John Stodey, 15 (sic) July 48
Edward III. French. ^ i J

Memorandum of acknowledgment by Thomas de Felton, 14 {sic)
July.

July 14. Stephen Coughtele parson of Little Sandale to William ' in the
Westminster. Lane ' parson of Wykham and John West of Ayot Laurence co.
Hertford. Recognisance for 40L, to be levied, in default of payment
of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Yorkshire.
Cancelled on 'payment.

Charter of Adam Bierdene parson of St. Mary atte Hulle London,
giving to Sir John Devorose knight, his heirs and assigns, all his lands,
meadows, feedings, pastures, rents, customs and the services of all his
tenants free and neif , his neifs and all that goes with them in Esyngden
and Bishops Hatfeld co. Hertford, and granting to the said Sir John,
his heirs and assigns, the remainder of all the lands of Enefeld, the
manor of Oxeye by WatfEord, and the manor of Horton co. Bokyngham
now held of John de Luda for Ufe by Amice de Luda his mother with
reversion to her said son and to his heirs, all which premises the said
Adam had by gift and feoffment of John fitz Nichol. Witnesses :
John Lodeford, Thomas Maldon, John Soke, Richard atte Hulle,
Roger Modysprot, Henry Leg', John atte Barre. Dated Bishops
Hatfeld, lO'july 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 July.

Writing of John de Luda, being a quitclaim with warranty to Sir
John Deverose knight, his heirs and assigns, of all right in the lands,
meadows, feedings, pastures, rents, customs and services of tenants
free and neif, the neifs and all that goes with them in Esynden and
Bishops Hatfeld co. Hertford which were late of John fitz Nichol,
and in the lands in Enefeld, the manor of Oxeye by Watford and the
manor of Horton co. Bukyngham which Amice de Luda his mother
holds for life with reversion to him the said John de Luda and to his
heirs. Witnesses {as the last). Dated Bishops Hatfeld, 11 July
48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 July.

July 14. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Richard Salle

Westminster, of London, Thomas Boteleston of London, John Poumfreyt of London

and John Clerk of London to stay altogether the taking of the body of

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Thomas de Wardelee until the octaves of Michaelmas next, sending
the said mainpernors 'names to the justices at Westminster.also this writ ;
as by divers writs de judicio the king ordered the sheriffs to take Thomas
de Wardelee so as to have him before the said justices on that day to
answer Robert de Lenne concerning divers alleged trespasses ; and
the defendant has prayed the king for a stay, as he is ready so to
answer and stand to right in all things ; and the said Richard and the
others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned for him
under a pain of 40^. to have him before the said justices at the
day named.

July 10. To the guardians of the peace in Somerset and every of them. Order
Westminster, by mainprise of Richard Martyn clerk, William de Clyfton clerk,
Adam Whyther and Thomas de Wynterton clerk to stay altogether
the further execution of the king's late writ ordering the said guardians
to cause John Doget to come before them, and compel him to find
mainpernors that he should do no hurt or harm to the prior of
Montacute, and if he should refuse, to commit him to the nearest gaol
there to be kept in safe custody until he would willingly so do, and
if taken and imprisoned for that cause and for none other, order to
set him free ; as that writ was issued at the suit of the said prior,
averring that the said John grievously threatened him ; but the said
Richard and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have
mainperned under a pain of 40 marks that no hurt or harm shall
happen to the said prior by the said John or by his procurement.

To William de Latimer keeper of the king's forest beyond Trent,
or to his representative in the forest of Ingelwode. Order, if John
de Regill vicar of Crosby Ravensworth, who is taken and imprisoned
in Carleol prison for an alleged trespass of venison in the said forest
for which he is indicted, shall find twelve true men of that bailiwick
who will mainpem to have him before the justices for pleas of the
forest in Cumberland at their next coming thither to stand to right
thereupon, to deliver him in bail to those twelve men, if replevisable
according to the assize of the forest, bringing before the said Justices
the names of those men, also this writ.

July 16. To the sheriff of Derby. Order, upon the petition of WOliam de
Westminster. Ketilby chaplain, by mainprise of William de Duffeld, Geoffrey de
Chaddesden, John de Aldewerk and John de Coventre of Derbyshire
to stay the exigents against him and the taking of his body, bringmg
this writ before the justices of the Bench the day the writ of exigents
is returnable ; as his petition shews that the prior of the order
of friars of Mount Carmel Notyngham is impleading him before
the said justices to render up a certain cup price 100s., that by writ
de judicio he is put in exigents in that county to be outlawed for that
he came not before the said justices to answer thereupon, and that
he is ready so to answer and stand to right in all things ; and the
said William de Duffeld and the others have mainperned in chancery
under a pain of 2QI. to have him before the said justices at the day
named.

July 25. To the abbess and convent of Wilton. Order to grant John de
Moor End. WendljTigburgh the king's clerk such a yearly pension of that house

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as shall befit the givers and should bind the receiver to them, mcaking
him letters patent thereupon under the chapter seal, and writing again
to the kmg without delay what they will do ; as the abbess by reason
of her new creation is bound in such a pension to one of the king's
clerks at the king's nomination, and the king has nominated the said
John, whose advancement he has at heart. By p.s.

Membrane iQd.
Writing of GUbert Talbot lord of Irchenfeld, being a grant with
warranty to John de Kyngesfold and his heirs of the remainder of the
manors of Donynton co. Bukingham, Melton co. Kent and Ixenyng
CO. Suffolk, now held in dower of the said Gilbert's heritage by Mary
who was wife of Aymer de Valence late earl of Penbroke with reversion
to the said Gilbert and to his heirs. Witnesses : John Laundeles,
Nicholas Wike, John Aure. Dated London, 13 July 48 Edward III.

Writing of Gilbert Talbot knight lord of Irchenfeld, being a grant
to John de Kyngesfold, his heirs and assigns, of a yearly rent of 401.,
to be taken at Michaelmas and Easter by even portions of the said
Gilbert's manor of Eccleswall and all other his lands in Herefordshire
and the march of Wales, with power to distrain for arrears ; and he
has delivered to the said John 12d. in name of seisin. Dated London,
13 July 48 Edward III.

Writing of Gilbert Talbot lord of Irchenfeld, being a quitclaim with
warranty to John de Kyngesfold and his heirs of the manor of Policote
CO. Bukingham. Witnesses : John Laundeles, Nicholas Wyke, John
Aure. Dated London, 13 July 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 14 July.

Indenture made between Sir Gilbert Talbot lord of Irchenfeld and
John de Kyngesfold, being the defeasance of a grant by the said Gilbert
made to the said John and his heirs of the reversion of the manors of
Donjmton co. Bukingham, Melton co. Kent and Ixenyng co. Suffolk,
now held in dower by Mary who was wife of Sir Aymer de Valence late
earl of Pembroke of the said Gilbert's heritage, of a quitclaim by the
said Gilbert made to the said John of the manor of Pelicote co. Buking-
ham, and of a third grant by the said Gilbert made to the said John
and his heirs of a yearly rent of 401. to be taken of the manor of
Eccleswall and all the said Gilbert's lands in Herefordshire and the
march of Wales, upon condition that the said Gilbert, his heirs,
executors or others for them pay or cause to be paid to Sir Thomas
do Felton, his heirs or executors, 1,000 marks at Christmas, Easter,
Midsummer and Michaelmas by even portions, or within a month
of those terms, for security whereof they the said Gilbert and John are
bound to the said Thomas by statute merchant in 2,000 marks ;
covenant by the said John, binding himself, his heirs and executors,
to the said Gilbert in the amount of the mesne profits and issues of the
aforesaid manors in case the said countess shall die before the said
terms of payment, and no default be made therein by the said Gilbert,
his heirs or executors. Dated London, 13 July 48 Edward III.
French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment bj^ the parties, 14 July.

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Charter of Elizabeth who was wife of Roger Colryth, in her widow-
hood, giving with warranty during her hfe to John Quenyld and
Wilham Seward and to their assigns her manor of Colryth with all
lands, rents and services, woods, meadows, feedings, pastures, wards,
marriages, reliefs, escheats, commodities and easements thereto
belonging in the town of Bentele in Suthampton. Witnesses :
Thomas Byflete, John atte Burwe, Nicholas Huse, Thomas Cantels-
angre, Thomas de Welee. Dated the town of Bentele aforesaid,
Saturday before St. George 47 Edward III.

Writing of Elizabeth who was wife of Roger Colryth, in her widow-
hood, being a letter of attorney appointing Nicholas Husee to deliver
to John Quenyld and William Seward seisin of the whole manor of
Colryth as in lands, rents etc. according to her charter to them made.
Dated the town of Bentele co. Suthampton, Saturday before St. George

47 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and
writing, 14 July this year.

Charter of John fitz Nicholl, giving to Sir Adam de Bierden rector of
St. Mary atte Hill London, Henry Englissh and Master Adam Englissh,
their heirs and assigns, all his lands, rents, customs and services of all
his tenants free and neif, his neifs and all that goes with them, with
meadows, feedings, pastures etc. in Esenden and Bishops Hatfeld
CO. Hertford, and granting to them the reversion of all the lands in
Enefeld, of the manor of Oxeye by Watford, and the manor of Horton
CO. Bokyngham now held of John de Luda by Amice de Luda his
mother for her life with reversion to her said son and to his heirs.
Witnesses : Simon de Mordon, John Pyell, John Wroth, William
Kyngeston, Nicholas Exton, John atte Barre, John Asshwell, John
Philiipot. Dated London, Michaelmas day 46 Edward III.

Writing of John fitz Nichole, being a quitclaim to Sir John Deverose
knight, his heirs and assigns, of all the lands, meadows, feedings,
pastures, rents, customs and services of tenants free and neif, the
neifs and all that goes with them etc. in Esyngdon and Bishops Hatfeld
CO. Hertford, and of all the lands in Enefeld, the manor of Oxeye by
Watford, and the manor of Horton co. Bukyngham now held of
John de Luda for life by Amice de Luda his mother with reversion
to her said son and to his heirs. Dated Bishops Hatfeld, 12 July

48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and
writing, 16 July this year.

July 27. To the sheriff of Stafford. Order by mainprise of Nicholas
Westminster. Tremenel of Warwickshire, William Wightman, Thomas de Bokyng-
ham and Hugh Sulgrave of Norhamptonshire, to stay the exigents
against Roger Colet, John [Bayton], Robert Atkynnes and William
Brekesheld and the taking of their bodies, bringing this writ before the
king the day the writ of exigents is returnable ; as Roger le Straunge
impleaded John Burnell, Roger Colet, John Bayton, Robert Atkynnes
and William Brekesheld before the king for an alleged trespass, and the
said Roger Colet, John, Robert and William are put in exigents in
that county to be outlawed for that they came not there to answer him,

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and petition is made to the king to stay the exigents against them ;
and the said Nicholas and the others liave mainperned in chancery
to liave the said Roger Colet, John, Robert and William before the
king on the day named.

The like ^vrit to the same sheriff in j'avour of William Gybboun,
William Sprot chaplain and Roger de Arderne.

Membrane \bd.

Aug. 12. To John de Hermesthorp the king's clerk, warden of the hospital

Westminster, of St. Katherine by the Tower of London. Request to admit Joan
Venour to the said hospital, ministering to her such maintenance
as one sister thereof receives, and writing again to the king without
delay what he will do at this request ; as the king has learned that
Alice de Northtoft one of the said sisters is dead, and he has thought
fit to send thither the said Joan, willing to make provision for her
maintenance.

To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order by mainprise of John Weston
and Hervey Rokhawe of London ' goldsmyth ' to stay the further
execution of the king's late writ ordering him to attach Peter Durant
so as to have him before the justices at Westminster in the quinzaine
of Michaelmas to answer as well the king as Henry Edward wherefore
he withdrew from the said Henry's service before the term agreed
contrary to the ordinance, and order to bring this writ before the said
justices on that day ; as on the said Peter's behalf petition is now
made to the king for a stay, seeing that he is readj^ to stand to right
in all things and to answer the king and the said Henry ; and the
said John and Hervey, appearing in person in chancery, have main-
perned under a pain of 20L to have him before the said justices at
the day named.

To the sheriff of Suffolk. Like order, mutatis mutandis, in favour
of Thomas de Grymesby parson of Melford by mainprise of William
Chaloner of London and John Coteler of Melford ; as lately by writ
de judicio the king ordered the sheriff to take the said parson so as
to have his body before the justices at Westminster at a set day in
that writ contained to answer Henry bishop of Norwich concerning
the alleged debt and detenue of 201. ; and on the said parson's
behalf etc. (as above).

Indenture made between Dame Margaret who was wife of Sir Hugh
fitz Simond and Richard Lyons citizen of London, being a lease during
her life to the said Richard, his heirs and assigns, of her manor
in Lyston co. Essex called the ' Nethermaner,' the advowson of the
church excepted, rendering yearly in the said town of Lyston 16L
to the said Margaret or her assigns at Christmas, Easter, Midsummer
and Michaelmas by even portions, power being reserved to distrain
for arrears in all the said Richard's lands in that town; covenants
that the lessees shall maintain a grange now being upon the manor,
and shall not cut or fall trees growing within or upon the ditches
surrounding the same, that if the rent be fifteen days in arrear after
any term, or if the lessee shall infringe any of these covenants, it
shall be lawful for the said Margaret without gainsaying to enter

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again and hold the whole manor in her former estate with all goods
and chattels thereupon found, and for defeasance of a bond in lOOZ.
to her made by the lessee, upon condition that he, his heirs or assigns,
shall pay the said rent and perform the covenants aforesaid. Dated
London, 6 August 48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Margaret at Canter-
bury, 11 August, before the abbot of St. Augustine Canterbury by
virtue of the king's writ of dedimus potestatem ; and by the said
Richard in the chancery at Westminster, 16 August.

— Gabriel Fogatus merchant of Plesancia in Lumbardy in chancery

appoints Lewis Andreu of Florence his attorney to sue for and receive

his goods lately taken at le Rye in a certain tarit of Genoa (Janua),

Manuel Vento of Genoa owner (patronus).

Aug. 4. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Nicholas Bursy

Westminster, and Robert Camel of Devon to stay the taking of the body of Walter
Boys of Exeter, and to set him free from prison if attached, bringing
this writ before the king, although lately by writ the king ordered the
sheriff to attach the said Walter so as to have him before the king
in the octaves of Michaelmas next to answer Henry Tamworth upon
an appeal of maj^hem and breach of the peace ; as the said Nicholas
and Robert have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 201. to have
him before the king at that day.

July 26. To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Order by mainprise of Master John
Westminster. Wyclyf of Leycestershire and Ralph Strode of London to stay the
further execution of the king's late writ ordering him to take Richard
Beneger parson of Donyngton and imprison him until he should find
[security] not to depart over sea nor send thither in order to do aught
to the prejudice of the king or crown or of the realm, and if the said
Richard be taken, order to set him free ; as the said John and Ralph
have mainperned in chancery that he shall not prosecute or attempt
aught, or cause aught to be prosecuted or attempted over sea which
may tend to the prejudice of the king or crown or of the laws of
England.

Aug. 26. William Wakeleyn of Norhamptonshire to Thomas West and Robert

Westminster, de Heyworth clerks. Recognisance for 20 marks, to be levied, in

default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Norhamptonshire.

Writing of Thomas West and Robert de Heyworth clerks, being a
bond to William Wakeleyn of Norhamptonshire in 10 marks payable at
the Purification next in the church of St. Dunstan by ' Temple barre '
London. Dated London, Thursday the feast of St. Bartholomew
48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 August.

Aug. 18. To Thomas de Ingelby, Roger de Kirketon, Walter Pedwardyn,
Westminster. Richard Hobdene and John de Repynghale. Order to stay until the
octaves of Michaelmas next the further execution of divers the king's
late commissions appointing them, four, three and two of them, of
whom the said Thomas or Roger should be one, justices to make
inquisition by true men of Lincolnshire what evildoers and disturbers

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of the peace together with Thomas de Meaux of Billyngeye, William
Beket and John Pole of Billyngeye committed divers assaults upon
the prior of Cattele, brother Thomas Pedwardyn and John Digby
canons his fellows at Billyngeye, beating, wounding and evil
entreating them so that their lives were despaired of, and other
trespasses, and appointing them to hear and determine those trespasses
according to the law and custom of England, and if by reason of the
premises they have begun any process against the said Thomas de
Meaux, William and John Pole or others, order to cause the same to
be continued until the octaves aforesaid ; as the king is informed
that the parties have promised and agreed to stand to the award
and judgment of the earl of Angos.

Writing of Richard de Exton, being a quitclaim with warranty to
Nicholas de Exton his brother, his heirs and assigns, of all the estate,
right or title of the said Richard in the lands, rents and services in
Middlesex sometime of John de Padebury, and in the lands and
tenements in the parish of St. Andrew Holboume in a street called
Faitourlane sometime of John de Thameworth. Witnesses : John
Boterwyk, Roger Leget, Roger Potyngton, Stephen Holboume,
William atte Marche. Dated Holboume, 8 September 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 September.

Sept. 14. Robert de Dynelay and Richard his brother to Thomas de Dynelay.
Westminster. Joint and several recognisance for 425 marks, to be levied, in default
of payment, of their lands and chattels in Yorkshire.
Cancelled on payment.

Membrane lid.

Aug. 12. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Robert Watlyng-

Westminster. ton of Oxfordshire, Robert Joce of London ' vyntere,' William atte
Gate of London and William Cornhulle of London ' vyntere ' of the
city of London, to stay the further execution of a writ of exigents
against John son of Thomas Pynnere, bringing this writ before the
justices at Westminster in the quinzaine of Michaelmas ; as lately by
writ de judicio the king ordered the sheriffs to put the said John in
exigents from busting to busting until outlawed if he should not ^
appear, and if he should appear to take him and keep him in safe
custody so as to have his body before the said justices at that day
to answer William Lynchelade citizen and mercer of London concerning
the rendering of an account for the time that he was receiver of the
said William's moneys ; and the said John is ready so to answer and
stand to right in all things, [praying] a stay ; and the said Robert
and the others have mainperned in chancery under a pam of 40Z. to
have him before the said justices at the day named.

Aug. 29. To the sheriff of Essex. Like order, mutatis mutandis, upon the
Westminster, petition of William Coke chaplain and Agnes Morys ; as their petition
shews that John Wayte clerk is impleading them before the king
for an alleged trespass, that they are put in exigents in that county
to be outlawed for that they came not before the king to answer
thereupon, and that they are ready so to answer and stand to right

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[in] all things ; and Robert Chaumberleyn, Richard Barfot, William
Hunt and John Hubert of Essex, appearing in person in chancery,
have mainperned under a pain of 201. etc.

Sept. 1. To the sheriff of Suffolk. Order by mainprise of John Welleford

Westminster, citizen and goldsmitli of London and John Damport of London to
stay the taking of the body of Richard Fouke of Cantebrigge, bringing
this writ before the justices at Westminster in the octaves of St. Martin
next ; as on his behalf petition is made to the king for a stay, shewing
that lately by writ de judicio tlie king ordered the sheriff to take the
said Richard and keep him in safe custody in prison so as to have his
body before the said justices on that day to answer Henry de Lacford
concerning an alleged debt of 40L, and that he is ready so to answer
and stand to right in all things ; and the said John and John, appearing
in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of 40L to have
him before the said justices at the day named.

Writing of Ismania who was wife of William son of Edmund Nortoft,
in her widowhood, being a quitclaim with warranty to Edmund Warner
of Great Waltham and Joan his wife, the heirs and assigns of the said
Edmund Warner, of all the lands, rents and services in the town of
Great Waltham now held b5' them the said Edmund and Joan during
the said Joan's life with reversion to the said Ismania being heir of Henry
Porter, and which were lately of John Waleys father of the said Joan.
Dated Waltham aforesaid, 20 August 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at London,
6 September.

Writing of Katherine de la Pole, being a quitclaim to Sir Edmund
de Mortemer earl of la Marche and Ulvester and to Dame Philippa his
wife of the manors of Mersshwodevale co. Dorsete and Brymesfeld
CO. Gloucestre to her the said Katherine granted by Lionel duke of
Clarence, and all manner of rents, annuities and other charges what-
soever issuing therefrom. Witnesses : Sir John Lovell, Sir Robert de
Aisshton, Sir John de Bromwych knights. Sir John de Bysshopeston,
Sir William de Forde clerks. Dated London, Thursday after St. James
the Apostle 48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment at London, 7 September.

Aug. 20. To the guardian of the spirituality of the archbishopric of Canter-
Westminster, bury during the vacancy of the see. Request for his prayers, and the
prayers of the clergy of that diocese, that God will direct the king
by the way of his commands, and for the prosperity and peace of the
realm, the princes, nobles and people thereof, hoping that such prayers
among other works of piety will be of much profit in obtaining divine
mercy.

[Fosdera.]

The like to the following bishops : [the names left blank].

[Ibid.]

Writing of John BoUok ' tapicer ' citizen of London, being a quit-
claim with warranty to William Bollok his brother, Giles de Kellesey
' tapicer ' citizens of London, and Thomas Hermesthorp sometime
parson of St. Mary Fenchurch London, their heirs and assigns, of all

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lands, rents and services in Hallyng, Cokeleston and Rochester co. Kent
which they had of the said John's gift and feoffment. Witnesses :
John Pere, Thomas atte Barnet, Richard Estbroke, John Pontfreit,
Richard Dygon. Dated London, 30 July 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster,
11 September.

Writing of Thomas White of Rouchestre co. Kent, being a bond to
Robert Dyngelee esquire and Richard Dyngelee his brother in 19L 2s.
of them received on loan, to be paid in London 26s. S,d. at Christmas
next, 26s. 8d. at Christmas following, and so from year to year until
the said sum be fully paid. Dated London, Thursday the Exaltation
of Holy Cross 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at London,
14 September.

Membrane 13rf.

Charter of John Sepham of Shorham co. Kent, giving with warranty
to William Neuport citizen and fishmonger of London, his heirs and
assigns, the said John's manor called Sepham in the parishes of
Shorham and Otteford co. Kent, with rents, services, suits of court,
reliefs, heriots, escheats, homages, wards, marriages, woods, ditches,
waters, ways, lands, meadows, feedings, pastures etc. whatsoever
thereto belonging. Dated Otteford, 4 May 48 Edward III. Witnesses :
John Boklonde, William Okebourne, William Kerle, Richard Depedene,
Robert Curtays, Hamon Tymberue.

Charter of John Sepham of Shorham co. Kent, giving with warranty
to William Neuport citizen and fishmonger of London, his heirs and
assigns, the said John's manor called le ^ye, in the parish of Otteford
CO. Kent, with rents etc (as above). Date and witnesses {as the last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters in the
chancer^? at Westminster, 18 October.

Charter indented of William Neuport citizen and fishmonger of
London, giving to John Sepham of Shorham the said William's manor
of Sepham in the parishes of Shorham and Otteford, with rents etc.
(as above), which manor he the said William lately had of the said
John's gift, to hold to the said John, his heirs and assigns, under
condition that the said John, his heirs or assigns, shall yearly pay to
the said William, his heirs or assigns, in his manor of Evor in the
parish of Kyngesdoune five quarters of wheat at All Saints, and five
quarters of barley at the Purification, and shall pay and discharge the
said William, his heirs and assigns, of 4 marks of yearly rent due to
the heirs of Thomas Shenle at le Nokelte and issuing from the said
William's manor of le Rye which he lately had of the said John's gift,
and also of all rents, ploughing, reaping, carriage, lopping of wood,
tossing, stacking and carriage of hay, suit of court, service in the
office of reeve and bedel, and all other rents, services and charges to
the archbishop of Canterbury belonging to his manor of Otteford
because of the said manor of Rye and thereof due or arismg, the
king's tallage when it shall happen only excepted ; and if the said
John, his heirs or assigns, shall therein fail, or if the said William, h^
heirs or assigns, shall be distrained for any rent or service of the said

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manor of Rye due or arising, and the said John, his heirs or assigns,
shall not within eight days acquit them thereof contenting them fully
of their damages, it shall be lawful for the said William and his heirs
to enter again and hold the said manor of Sepham to them and their
assigns without gainsaying. Dated Otteford, 10 May 48 Edward III.
Witnesses {as above).

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 18 October.

Oct. 24. Gerard de Braybroke the elder knight to Richard de Tissynton

Westminster, clerk. Recognisance for 20L, to be levied, in default of payment, of
his lands and chattels in Bukinghamshire.

Nicholas de Goushille knight to Anker Frechevyle of Staveley,
Thomas de Staunton and William de Plomeley. Recognisance for
100 marks payable by instalments ; to be levied etc. in Derbyshire.

Oct. 25. Henry de Briddale clerk to John de Sleford clerk and John de
Westminster. Ayermyn clerk. Recognisance for 20Z. payable by instalments ;
to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods
in Bukinghamshire.

Walter de Cokesey knight to John son of John de Sutton of Lincoln.
Recognisance for 426L 18s. 4(Z., to be levied etc. of his lands and
chattels in Worcestershire.

Charter of Henry Apuldrefeld, giving to John Pays, his heirs and
assigns, a yearly rent of 20Z. to be taken at Michaelmas and Easter by
even portions of all the said Henry's lands in Sturmouth, Estoure in
Chilham and Oterplaye in Chellocc, with power to distrain for arrears ;
and the said John is put in seisin thereof by payment of \2d. in part
of the first year. Dated Monday after St. Luke 48 Edward III.

Writing of Henry de Apuldrefeld, being the confirmation of a grant
made by Thomas de Garwynton to John Pays, his heirs and assigns,
during the life of Joan wife of the said Henry, of a yearly rent of
20 marks to be taken at All Saints and Easter of all the lands in
Stourmouth which the said Thomas had of the said Henry's feoffment,
with power to distrain for arrears. Dated Wednesday after
All Saints 47 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and
writing, 25 October this j'ear.

Oct. 25. Adam son of Robert de Hodershalle to John de Aldeleme. Recog-

Westminster. nisance for 13 marks 8s., to be levied, in default of payment, of his
lands and chattels in Lancashire.

Charter of John Godfrey of Haveryll, giving to Sir John de Hilton
clerk for life a yearly rent of 40Z. to be taken at Easter and Michaelmas
by even portions of all the said John Godfrey's lands in Haveryll, with
power to distrain for arrears ; and he has delivered to Sir John de
Hilton 20s. in name of seisin. Dated London, Thursday before
St. Simon and St. Jude 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 October,

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1374. Membrane I3d — cont.

Oct. 16. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to stay

Westminster, until the quinzaine of Easter next their demand made by exchequer
summons upon Robert de Alyngton and Alice his wife, sometime
tenant of the manor of Sentlynge, for the issues of the said manor
or an account thereof ; as a plea is yet pending without debate in
chancery between the king and the said Robert and Alice concerning
that manor.

Writing of John York of London, being a general release to Michael
de Ravendale clerk of all actions, plaints and demands by reason of
any covenant, contract, account, debt, trespass or other matter real
or personal. Dated the inn of the Converts, ' Chauncellerlane ' in
the suburb of London, 20 October 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 November.

Membrane 12d.

Sept. 5. To the sheriffs of London. Order to stay altogether the further

Westminster, execution of the king's late writ ordering the sheriffs to cause Peter
Shusulle and Giles Dygher ' Flemmyng ' to come before them, and to
compel the said Peter and Giles to find mainpernors who, under a pain
to be by the sheriffs laid upon them, would mainpern the said Peter and
Giles that they should do or procure no hurt or harm to Richard Godard,
and if they have arrested the said Peter and Giles, order to set them
free without delay ; as that order was made at the prayer of the said
Richard, averring that the said Peter and Giles threatened him in
life and limbs ; but John de Wadworth and John Hermon ' foubour '
of the city of London have mainperned under a pain of 20 marks
that they shall not do or procure bodily hurt or harm to the said
Richard.

Sept. 5. To the sheriff of Salop. Order, upon the petition of Lewis Andrewe

Westminster, of Florence, by mainprise of Zanoby Martyn, John Saundre, William
Tethis and Leonard Beuchjm of London to stay the further publication
of the exigents against him and the taking of his body, bringing this
writ before the justices of the Bench ; as his petition shews that
Richard Paunesbury of Wemme is impleading him before the said
justices for an alleged debt of 400L, that by the king's writ de judicio
he is put in exigents in Salop to be outlawed for that he came not
before the said justices to answer, and that he is ready to answer and
stand to right in all things ; and the said Zanoby and the others,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of
4:001. to have him before the said justices the day the writ de judtcio
is returnable.

Sept. 6. To the sheriff of Hertford. Order by mainprise of Richard Serle

Westminster, and Thomas Tillebury of London to stay the publication of the exigents
against Stephen Maynard and John Sauny of Fynchele and the taking
of their bodies, bringing this writ before the king the day the writ of
exigents is returnable ; as the said Stephen and John are put m
exigents in that county to be outlawed for that they had not William
Kirkeby before the king in his court at the day appointed, as they
mainperned to do ; and now they have prayed the king for a stay, as
they are ready to content the king of that which pertains to him tor
that mainprise and to stand to right in all things; and the

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said Ricliard and Thomas, appearing in person in chancery, have
mainperned under a pain of 100s. to have the said Stephen and
John before the liing at the day mentioned to content him as aforesaid.

To the sheriff of Hertford. Like writ of supersedeas in favour of
William de Burton of Cantebrigge, by mainprise of William Coche
and William de Multon of London.

Sept. 18. To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Order by mainprise of John de Stoken-
Westmiiister. bury and John Blokleye of the city of London to stay the exigents
against John Aiisty vicar of Crikkelade and the taking of his body,
bringing this writ before the king ; as John Treweman is impleading
the said vicar before the king for an alleged trespass, and the
defendant is piit in exigents in that county to be outlawed for that
he came not before the king to answer, as the king has learned, and
has prayed the king for a stay as he is ready to answer and further
to stand to right in that behalf ; and the said John de Stokenbury
and John Blokleye, appearing in person in chancery, have main-
perned under a pain of 20Z. to have his body before the king the day
the exigents are returnable.

Writing of William fitz William of Wanebergh, being a quitclaim
with warranty to William Marchaunt of Estbury, his heirs and assigns,
of a toft called Papwellescroft, 20 acres of arable land and 6J acres of
meadow in ' Eforlong,' pasture for seven oxen in Northovere and for
three plough horses in the Worth etc. in Estwanebergh, rendering
j'early to the chief lord in time to come 5s. only as a contribution
towards the rent due to the chief lord of the tenement late of John
fitz William. Of the said arable land 2 acres lie together in the
' Balicroft ' between land of the rectory and land of John le Houpere,
2 there together between land of Robert Palmere and land of John
Ricardes, 2 acres together in the ' Cornmerssh ' between land of John
Maydekyn and land of John Reysoun, one half acre there between
land of Thomas Litle and land of Ralph Jogul, one half acre in the
'Breche Overrudelake ' between land of John Maydekyne and land of
William Laneman, one acre there one head extending upon the
' Middelhegge ' by land of the warden, one acre in the Northbreche
between land of John Bakhous and land of William atte Whitebrigge,
one acre there one head extending upon the Broke by land of the
warden, 2 acres together one head extending upon Reysonsoles by
land of Thomas Polton, one acre at 'Wyndmullepost ' by land of
William Laneman, one acre at Melkpanne by land of Robert Palmere,
four butts making one acre in ' Litelcoumbe,' one acre called ' Gard-
brodaker ' by land of Robert Palmer, one acre at Langelinch by land
of the said William Marchaunt, one acre at ' Coppedstret ' by land of
Thomas Polton, one acre lying athwart the 'Weteforw ' by ' Presteslond'
and one acre in ' Copped stonesforlong ' one head extending upon the
' Weteforwforlong.' For this release etc. Wilham Marchaunt has
given 33Z. Witnesses : John Covyntree, Robert Palmere, Thomaa
Pox, John Maydekyne, Robert Perham, Robert Eton. Dated
Wanebergh, 1 August 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at London,
6 October.

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Writing of John de Cosyngton, brother of Stephen de Cosyngton
knight of Kent, being a quitclaim with warranty to Adam Traunceys,
WilHam Halden, John Swetbon clerk, Richard" Cros and John Pyel,
their heirs and assigns, of the manor of Akrise in the parish of Akrise
by Elham and the manor of Cosyngton in the parish of Aillesford
and Boxlee oo. Kent. Dated London, Tuesday before St. Edward
the King 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster,
10 October.

Oct. 14. John Payn citizen and armourer of London to William de Burton

Westminster, knight. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied, in default of
payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
Cancelled on payment.

Oct. 16. John Cordray clerk to Hugh de Gaudeby clerk. Recognisance for

Westminster. 8 marks, to be levied etc. in Sussex.
Cancelled on payment.

Writing of John Worthe knight, being a quitclaim with warranty
to Roger Dalyngregge, his heirs and assigns, of all lands, rents and
services in Flecchynge, Maresfeld, Horstedekaynes and elsewhere in
Sussex and Surrey Aviiich the said Roger lately had by grant and demise
of the said John, and of a yearly rent of 5 marks which the said Roger
used to pay him for the premises. Witnesses : John Seyntcler,
Thomas Leukenore knights, Richard Manfe, Richard de Halle,
William Mareschal, John Boyly, John atte Boure. Dated Flecchynge,
Friday after St. Luke 48 Edward III.

Memorandxim of acknowledgment, 20 October.

Oct. 18. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order by mainprise of Robert Norwich

Westminster, chaplain and Thomas Kirkelee of Norffolk to stay the taking a second
time of security from Simon Gilbert parson of St. Margaret Westwyk
in Norwich and Stephen parson of Bouthorp, although lately by writ
the king ordered the sheriff to take of them security that they should
not cross over to foreign parts nor attempt ought to the prejudice of
the king or crown ; as the said Robert and Thomas, appearing in
person in chancery, have mainperned for them under a pain of lOOZ.
that they shall not so do.

Membrane lid.
Sept. 14. To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order to cause proclamation
Westminster, to be made in the city and suburbs of London on the king's behalf
forbidding any man under pain of forfeiture to inflict wrong, trouble,
hurt, violence' hindrance or grievance in their persons or property upon
any merchants or others of Portugal of whatsoever condition commg
into the king's realm and power at their pleasure for traffic or other
honest cause, there abiding and thence departing, but to entreat
them peaceably as the king's friends and well wishers ; as by advice
of the council the king has made order that all merchants and others
of Portugal may so come thither, there abide and thence depart to their
own parts so often as shall seem good to them.
[Fcedera, with erroneous reference to m. lOd.]

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The like to the following :

The mayor and bailiffs of Suthampton and three other towns, and

of the city of Exeter.
The mayor and sheriff of Bristol.
The bailiffs of Briggewauter.

William Latymere constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the
Cinque Ports or his lieutenant.
[Ihid.]

Writing of John duke of Brittany count of Montfort and earl of
Richemont, being a receipt and acquittance to Sir Robert de Kanolles
of 3,000 francs of gold upon his bond. Dated London, 3 October 1374,
48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 October.

Writing of Richard de Bitherne vicar of Gestyngthorp, being a
quitclaim to Sir Philip Melrethe clerk of a yearly rent of 4 marks to
be taken during the said vicar's life of the manor of Thele co. Hertford.
Dated Gestjaigthorp, 1 September 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknoAvledgment at Gestnyngthorp 1 October,
before Robert de Muskham clerk by virtue of the king's writ to him
addressed, which is on the file for this year.

Oct. 18. John del Clay clerk, Nicholas de Massyngham, William Bateman,

Westminster. John Bissliop and Robert Sterne to Gerard de Braybroke the elder.
Recognisance for 200Z., to be levied, in default of payment, of their
lands and chattels in Norffolk.
Cancelled on "payment.

Oct. 19. John de Nevylle lord of Raby knight to Robert de Knolles knight.

Westminster. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
Cancelled on payment.

Indenture made between Sir Walter de Cokesey knight and John
son of John de Sutton of Lincoln, being the defeasance of a recog-
nisance in 426Z. 13.9. 4d. to the said John made by the said Walter,
upon condition that the said Walter and Isabel his wife shall before
the octaves of St. Hilary next come before Sir Roger de Kirketon
or another justice agreed upon by the parties in the counties of
Wyrcestre or Warrewyk, and shall levy a fine, with warranty
for them and the heirs of the said Jsabel, of six messuages, four
tofts, twelve bovates of land, 14 acres of raeadow, 100 acres of
wood and the rent of lib. pepper in Neubell, Langwath and Maidewell
CO. Lincoln to John de Sutton the father and his heirs according
to the appointment of the said John the father or of his counsel,
and in case they do not so, that they shall before the octaves of the
Purification come before the justices of the Common Bench and levy
a fine as aforesaid, or if the said Isabel die whereby such fine may not
be levied, that the said Walter or some other in his name shall pay
213L 65. 8d. to the said John the father or to his executors at Lincoln
on the Sunday after Easter next, so that the said John the father, his
heirs or assigns, shall that same day demise again the premises without
warranty to Sir Walter, his heirs or assigns, discharged of all charges
as he had the same by the said Walter's feoffment, and that a fine

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being levied as aforesaid, Sir Walter shall before Easter next cause
the said John the father, his heirs and assigns, to have a release
with warranty of the premises from Henry de Penne chaplain and
John de Orleton ; also in case the said Walter, his heirs or some other
in their name, shall pay 213Z. 6s. Sd. to the said John the father or his
executors, and the said John the father or his heirs will not make the
demise aforesaid. Dated 26 October 48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said John the son in the
chancery at Westminster, 26 October.

Nov. 2. To the sheriff of Kent. Order, for particular causes, to cause

Westminster, proclamation to be made on the king's behalf forbidding any man

of whatsoever estate or condition under pain of forfeiture thereof

secretly or openlj' to take wheat out of England to any foreign parts,

or to cause it to be so taken.

[Fosdera, with erroneous reference to m. lOd.]

The like to singular the sherifis throughout England.

The like to William Latymere constable of Dovorre castle and warden
of the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant there.

[Ihid.]

Writing of Roger Wolferston and Thomas dil Ook, being a quitclaim
to John Spice of the manor of Spayneshalle in Wilynghale Spayne
CO. Essex. Witnesses : Richard Haverlond, John Belstede, John
Gerard. Dated Gippewich, Monday in the third week of Lent 37
Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Thomas, 7 November
this year.

Nov. 8. Gilbert de Culchith to John de Blakeburne. Recognisance for

Westminster. 201., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in
Lancashire.

Cancelled on 'payment.

John Isak to John Restaek and John Penros. Recognisance for
100 marks, to be levied etc. in Cornwall.

Nov. 8. To A. archbishop of York. Prohibition against attempting or

Westminster, suffering to be attempted by authority of an}^ grant or licence of the
king to Henry Westbroke clerk or by any other authoritj' or colour
whatsoever aught which may tend to the contempt or prejudice of
the king, to impair the judgment hereinafter mentioned and the effect
thereof, or to the disherison of the crown or people, and order to
revoke without delay any such attempt made by the archbishop or at
his command, knowing that otherwise the king will be wroth with him
not without cause as one who impugns the rights of the crown ; as
William de Eyncheden knight, Richard Mutford clerk and John de
D5Tigley the younger lately recovered in the king's court before the
justices of the Bench against John late prior of the Hospital of St. John
of Jerusalem in England their presentation to the church of Normanton
in the diocese of York lately void and in their gift, as appears by the
tenor of the record and process sent into chancery at the king's com-
mand, and now the king is informed that the said Henry, pretending

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a right in the said church by collation of the pope, which he has not
nor may have for tliat the same is of lay patronage as aforesaid, and
scheming for the disherison of the liing and crown, to impugn so far as
he may the judgment rendered in the king's court, and to disturb John
Went whom the said John dc Dyngley witli the said William (now
deceased) presented to the said church, is purposing to cite the said
John Went to answer before the archbishop in the court christian
touching his possession thereof, and to prosecute a plea therein to
impair the right and judgment aforesaid, to the disherison of John
de Dyngley and of the crown and the subversion of the la\\s and
customs of the realm ; and it is the king's will to resist such prejudice
to himself and the crown and people, as he is bound to do.

Membrane \Qd.

Indenture made between the king and Robert Plummere of London,
being a lease for four years from Michaelmas last, made bj' mainprise
of William Lambourne, Arnald Ingelbrygh' and Thomas Gone of the
counties of London and Middlesex, of the subsidy upon cloths for
sale in the city and suburbs of London and in Middlesex granted to
the king bj' the lords and commons of the realm to have release of the
forfeiture of ulnage thereupon laid of old time, to wit 4.d. the cloth
of assize without grain, (Sd. the cloth of assize of scarlet, and 5d. the
cloth of assize of half grain, half that subsidy of every half cloth, and
in proportion of every other cloth exceeding the half cloth of assize
by three ells or more not being a whole cloth, or exceeding the whole
cloth of assize by three ells or more, taking the moiety of the ancient
forfeiture thereof, and rendering every year 100 marks at Easter and
Michaelmas by even jaortions. Covenants that in case the subsidy
or parcel thereof cease by order of the king or council during that
term the farmer, his deputies and heirs shall be quit of his farm from
the time such payment shall first cease ; that they shall be quit toward
the king in time to come of all imi^eachments concerning the collection
and administration of the subsidy, saving to every man his action if
he will complain of extortion or excess ; that they shall never be
compelled to account to the king for the issues of the subsidy, but
only to answer for their said farm ; that the king has given licence to
let the same to farm at pleasure to any who will take it in gross or in
parcel without impeachment of the king or his ministers in time to
come ; that whereas in the statute it is contained that all manner
of cloths exposed for sale before being sealed with the seal appointed
for the purpose shall be forfeit to the king, the farmer and his deputies
shall be bound to deliver by indenture all cloths found so forfeit in
the time of his farm to the sheriff of the county Avhere they shall be
found, who shall answer for them to the king upon his account, so
that by such indentures the farmer and his deputies shall be thereof
discharged ; that in case the farmer shall have occasion to sue any
persons by way of account or otherwise for aught concerning his
farm, the king will lay to his hand and be a party in aid of the farmer ;
that commissions shall be made to particular persons at the farmer's
nomination to make inquisition in the city and suburbs and in the
county aforesaid in what towns and places cloth is made, and every
maker of cloth shall be forbidden under pain of forfeiture to suffer
any such cloth to pass out of his keeping until it be sealed with the

48 EDWARD III.

105

1374.

Membrane lOd — cont.

seal appointed for the purpose ; that the seals which serve for this
oftce shall from Michaelmas be new made by advice of the council
and the farmer, and the other seals now used shall be given up and
put in the treasury to avoid damage which might thereby happen to
the farmer during the said term ; and that in case the subsidy shall
be further let to farm after the said term, and the farmer ^^'ill take it
he shall have the preference for the sum that others will give without
fraud or covin, saving always to the king the moiety of the forfeiture
of cloth aforesaid. Dated Westminster, 11 October 48 Edward III
French. By bill of the treasurer!

Writing of John abbot of Welhowe and the convent, giving at the
instance of the king to John de Waltham clerk 40s. to be taken of their
house every year at Christmas by him or his attorney at Welhowe
until provision be by them made for him of an acceptable benefice.
Dated Welhowe in chapter, 6 July 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the abbot, 21 October.

Oct. 30. John Goldestone to John Blount.

Westminster, be levied, in default of payment,
Cambridgeshire.

Recognisance for 20 marks, to
of his lands and • chattels in

Writing of Michael de Ravendale clerk, being a general release to
John York of London of all actions, plaints and demands by reason
of covenant, contract, account, debt, trespass or other matter real or
personal. Dated the inn of the Converts in ' Chauncellerlane ' in
the suburb of London, 20 October 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 November.

Nov. 15. William son of Simon Swanland of Middlesex to WilHam de Bury

Westminster, citizen and fishmonger of London. Recognisance for 40Z., to be

levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Hertfordshire.

Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by John Baud and William

Kelleshall executors of William de Bury.

Nov. 13. Walter Amyas, John Abraham, John Doune, John Prat clerks and
Westminster. Ralph de Walsham to John de Neville lord of Raby. Recognisance
for 2,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Norhamptonshire, NorSolk,
Warwickshire etc.

Note that this recognisance was received by the chancellor.
Cancelled on payment.

Membrane 9d.

Nov. 10. To the sheriff of Somerset. Order to stay altogether the taking of

Westminster, the body of Master Thomas Shepton farmer of Chyweton church and
of the archdeaconry of Wells, although lately at the information of
John bishop of Bath and Wells, signifying to the king by letters patent
that the said Thomas and certain others of that diocese, being by his
authority as ordinary excommunicated by reason of their contumacy
in not paying the tenth last granted to the king by the clergy of England,
would not be justified by ecclesiastical censures, the king by writ
ordered the sheriff to justify them by their bodies according to the
custom of England until they should content holy church as well for

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their contempt as for the wrong by them done ; as in consideration
of the good behaviour heretofore found and (as the king hopes)
hereafter to be found in Simon cardinal of Canterbury, who is arch-
deacon of Wells, the king of his favour has pardoned the said cardinal
the portion of the tenth falling upon that archdeaconry ; and the
said Thomas has found in chancery John Wadham and John Witteney
of Oxfordshire his mainpernors, who have mainperned for him that
he shall truly pay to the collector the portion of the said tenth falling
upon him for Chyweton church.

Nov. 14. Robert de Plumpton knight to William de Mirfeld clerk. Recog-
Westminster. nisanoe for 20 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands
and chattels in Yorkshire.
Cancelled on payment.

Writing of John de Braham knight and Margery his wife, being a grant
and surrender to Sir Robert Mounteney knight, his heirs and assigns,
of the manor of Heywode in the town of Disse co. NorfEolk which they
hold during the said Margery's life of the said Robert's heritage, the
third parts of the manors of Gyppyngge Neuton co. Suffolk and Gynge
Mounteney co. Essex and of 20 marks of yearly rent to be taken of
William Swanland and his heirs of his manor of North Mymmes
CO. Hertford, which they hold in dower of his heritage by endowment
of Sir John Mounteney knight the said Margery's first husband. Dated
Gyppyngge Neuton, Monday after St. Martin 48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said John de Braham,
16 November.

Writing indented of Robert Mounteney knight, granting to
Sir John de Braham knight and Margery his wife during the said
Margery's life a yearly rent of 38L to be taken of his manors of Heywode
CO. Norffolk, Gyppyngg Neuton co. Suffolk and Gynge Mounteney
CO. Essex at Christmas, Easter, Midsummer and Michaelmas by even
portions, with power to distrain for arrears ; and for further security
granting to the said John and Margery during the said Margery's
life a yearly rent of 106s. M. to be taken as aforesaid, upon condition
that if the said rent of 38Z. be one quarter in arrear in whole or in part
after any term of payment it shall be lawful for the said John and
Margery to distrain for 26s. Sd. of the said rent of lOGs. 8d., and if
the first rent be truly paid the latter rent shall cease so long as the
first shall be so paid. Dated Brantham co. Suffolk, Thursday the
feast of St. Edmund Bishop and Confessor 48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Robert and John,
16 November.

Nov. 20. Thomas Giffard knight to Nicholas Twyford citizen of London.
Westminster. Recognisance for 501., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands
and chattels in Oxfordshire.
Cancelled on payment.

Thomas GiSard knight to Nicholas de Twyford citizen and goldsmith
of London. Recognisance for 200L to be levied etc. (as above).

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Nov. 19. Thomas riemmyng of Croston and John del Stone of Hekmunde-
Westminster. wyke to Robert de Faryngton clerk. Joint and several recognisance
for 40s., to be levied etc. in Lancashire.

Nov. 21. Walter de la Lee knight to Robert Marchal the elder of Welde and
Westminster. John le Rous of Norton Maundeville. Recognisance for lOOl., to be
levied etc. in Essex.

Philip Grey of Landeford to John Lysurs of Northmuskham.
Recognisance for 60L, to be levied etc. in Notynghamshire.

Writing of John de Charleton of Middlesex and Thomas his son,
being a confirmation with warranty to John son of William Rivel of
Bukeby, his heirs and assigns, of the estate in fee simple which he has
by feoffment of Robert Oweyn of Pulteneye in all the lands, rents,
services and reversions in the towns of Edmundscote and Milwirton
CO. Warewik, Lilleburne co. Norhampton, Dadlyngton and Hynkele
CO. Leycestre which the said Robert had of the gift of the said John
Charleton, and quitclaim of the premises ; also a grant with like
warranty to the said John Rivel and his heirs of all rents and services
in the said towns which they the said John Charleton and Thomas
or either of them now has, and of the reversion of all lands, rents and
services in the said towns of Edmundiscote, Milwirton and Lillebourne
now held in dower by Joan who was wife of James Spigurnel by
endowment of her said husband with reversion to them. Witnesses :
John Wroth the younger, Robert de Pulteneye, Thomas Twe of
Walton, William Vavasour of Wykelee. Dated 12 August 48
Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by John de Charleton, 21
November.

Writing of Isabel who was wife of John de Stow of Newcastle upon
Tyne, granting with warranty to John de Bernardcastell clerk, his
heirs and assigns, a yearly rent of 40s. to be taken at Martinmas and
Whitsuntide by even portions of all her lands and tenements in the
town of Gatisheved, with power to distrain for arrears. Dated London,
the morrow of All Souls 48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 November.

Membrane M.

Indenture made at London, 15 July 48 Edward III, between
Sir Nicholas de Lovayne, Sir Aubrey de Veer, Sir Arnald Savage,
Sir Bernard Brocas, Sir John Pekbrugge and Margaret his wife, Robert
Belknap, John Colpeper and Roger de Asshebournham of the one
part and John Revell son of William Revell of the other part,
witnessing that whereas the said John Revell has by deed enrolled
made a grant, confirmation and quitclaim with warranty to the first
parties, in their possession being, their heirs and assigns, of the manors
of Penshurst, Yenesfeld, Northpark and Osprenge, a messuage,
one carucate and 200 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 300 acres of
pasture and 300 acres of wood in Penshurst, Tonebrugge, Leghe,
Bytteberugh, Speldhurst, Chydyngstone and the manor of Southalle
in Wollewyche, the advowson of Penshurst chapel, one acre of wood
in Eselyng and the advowson of the church in Kent and Essex, of the

108 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

]^374_ Membrane 8d — cont.

manor of Popeler, three messuages, four tofts, two water mills called
' Crachemilles,' one fulling mill, 109 acres of land, 220 acres of pasture,
91. Zs. id. of rent in Stebynglietlie, Estliamme, Stratforde, Edelmetou,
Hakenej-e, Brambele ancl Eldeford with all lands, rents and lordships
in Estsmethefeld bjr the Tower of London in Middlesex, the manors
of Ditton Camoys, Swafham Priour and Chevelee, three messuages,
240 acres of pasture and a mill in Ditton Camoys, Swafham Priour,
Chevelee and Assliolec and the advowsons of Chevelee church and
the chapels of Swafham Priour and Ditton Camoys in Cambridgeshire,
the manor of Wj'theresfeld with appurtenances in Horset and Haver-
hull and the advowson of Wytheresfeld church in Suffolk, and all
other the manors, lands, rents, mills, woods, meadows, pastures,
waters, fisheries, services, liberties, lordships, customs, reversions,
knights' fees, advowsons of churches and chapels etc. in the said
counties which were ever of Sir John de Pulteneye or Sir William
his son and heir, the inn called Coldeherbergh, all lands, rents and
lordships upon the ' Haywarf,' the said ' wharf ' and all other lands,
rents, services and lordships in the parish of All Hallows the Great
with the reversions in the city of London, in demesne and in reversion,
nevertheless the said first parties will and grant to the said John Revell
that in case they, their heirs or any of them or their assigns shall
bring writ of warranty of charter against him or his heirs, or writ of
covenant to deraign the warranty in order to obtain the value thereof
by reason of any action or plaint against the said first parties, their
heirs or assigns or anj^ of them, or by reason of any entry or lawful
seisin of the premises which may be made upon them or any of them
by any person other than the said John Revell or his heirs, or they
shall vouch the said John Revell or his heirs to warranty upon any
writ against them brought by any other person, the said John Revel
or his heirs shall not be bound to warrant them but shall be thereof
discharged, provided always that in case such entry, action or plaint
to recover the premises or parcel thereof be made by the said John
Revell or his heirs, he and they shall be so bound to the said first parties,
their heirs and assigns and to all who in time to come shall have their
estate in parcel of the premises or in all, so as to be by the said
covenant of warranty debarred from every claim, right, action and
demand in all the premises, the other articles remaining in force, to
wit that they shall never be grieved by warranty at the suit of a
stranger, but that at their own suit and deed the warranty shall be
in force. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, by the said Nicholas, John
Pekbrugge and Roger 23 October, by the said Arnald and Robert
24 October, and by the said Bernard 27 October.

48 EDWARD III. 109

1374. Membrane id.

with clause of warranty, nevertheless the said first parties will and
grant to the said Thomas etc. {as above). French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, by the said Nicholas, John
Pekbrugge and Roger 23 October, by the said Arnald and Robert
24 October, and by the said Bernard 27 October.

Indenture made at London, 15 July 48 Edward III, between
Sir Nicholas de LovajTie, Sir Aubrey de Veer, Sir Arnald Savage,
Sir John Pekebrugge and Margaret his wife, Robert Belknap, John
Colpeper and Roger de Asshebournham of the one part and Robert
Owayn of Pulteneye of the other part, witnessing that whereas the
said Robert Owayn has by deed enrolled made a grant, confirmation
and quitclaim with warranty to the first parties, in their possession
being, their heirs and assigns, of the manors of Penshurst etc.
{as above), nevertheless the said first parties will and grant to the
said Robert Owayn etc. {as above). French.

Membrane 6d.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the last indenture, by the said
Nicholas, John Pekbrugge and Roger 23 October, by the said Arnald
and Robert 24 October, and by the said JBernard 27 October.

Writing of Thomas de Charleton, son of John de Charleton, being a
grant to Sir Nicholas de Lovayne, Sir Aubrey de Veer, Sir Arnald
Savage, Sir Bernard Brokas, Sir John Pekbrugge and Margaret his
wife, John Colpeper, Robert Belknap and Roger de Asshebournham
of the manors of Penshurst etc. {as above), in their possession being,
confirming their estate therein, and a quitclaim with warranty of the
premises to them, their heirs and assigns. Witnesses : Sir Reynald
de Cobham, Sir Richard de Totesham, Sir John Seintcler, Sir William
de Cobham knights, Sir William Harewell parson of Penshurst, William
Strete the king's ' botiler,' John Chydycroft, James de Pekham, Simon
de Burgh. Dated Penshurst, 10 July 48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of ackno^^'ledgment, 4 November.

Writing of William atte Wodeton, son and heir of Bartholomew
atte Wodeton of Acton, being a quitclaim with warranty to John
Holmes of Acton and Isabel his wife and to the said John's heirs of
two messuages with appurtenances in Acton which the said John
and Isabel hold for a term of years by demise of the said William.
Witnesses : Richard de Eston, Thomas Fightere, William Mordon,
Richard Clerk of Acton, Robert atte Hangre. Dated Acton, Thursday
after Michaelmas 48 Edward III.

Memoraridum of acknowledgment, 8 November.

Indenture made between Cicely TurburviUe of the one part and
Walter Clopton and Edith his wife of the other part, being a grant
to the said Walter and Edith for their lives of all the lands, mills,
courts, rents and services in Shepton Beauchamp sometime held by
Valentine atte Forde, without rendering aught to the said Cicely and
to her heirs ; and a quitclaim to the said Walter and his heirs of all

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1374. Membrane Qd — cont.

the lands by him now held in Stokelynch. Dated London, 1 December
48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Cicely and Walter,
6 December.

Membrane 5d.

Indenture of defeasance of a yearly rent of 40s. to be taken of all
her lands in the town of Gatisheved granted by Isabel who was wife
of John de Stow of Newcastle upon Tyne to John de Bernardcastelle
clerk-, his heirs and assigns, upon condition that the said Isabel or her
heirs shall pay to the said John, his heirs or assigns, 61. 13s. M.
Dated London, 7 November 48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said John, 20 November.

Writing of Thomas de Hoo knight, being a grant to Edmund de
Walsyngham, his heirs and assigns, of all rents and services of the
tenants of the said Thomas in the towns in (sic) Great Everisdon
and Little Everisdon, a release of all manner of actions, and a quit-
claim with warranty to the said Edmund, his heirs and assigns, of all
right in the manor of Everisdon and the said towns, and in the towns
of Berton, Gransete, Kyngeston and Wynpole and all other lands etc.
in those towns now held by the said Edmund by gift and feoffment
of him the said Thomas or Robert his son or by any title by reason of
Isabel his wife, with woods, meadows, feedings, pastures, ways, paths,
rents, villeins and all that goes with them. Witnesses : John
Dengajm knight, Baldwin de Sancto Georgio knight, William Castell-
acre, William Fithian, William Knesale. Dated Great Everisdon,
Monday after St. Katherine 48 Edward III.

Memoratidum of acknowledgment, 28 November.

Writing of Robert Ede, being a quitclaim with warranty to Peter
de Bourne and Alice his wife, their heirs and assigns, of all the lands,
woods, meadows, feedings and pastures in Westebroke in the parish
of Warblyngton which they hold to fee farm of him the said Robert.
Witnesses : Thomas Haket, Nicholas Rous, Geoffrey Dene, William
Illovere, John de Butterwyk. Dated Westminster, Friday after
St. Andrew 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 December.

Writing of John son of Edmund Rose, being a quitclaim with
warranty to John Bernes citizen of London, William Mulsho clerk,
Edward de Cherdestoke clerk, John de Freton clerk and Robert
Brom of Warrewyk, their heirs and assigns, of the whole manor in
Drayton by Abyndon co. Berkes sometime of Gilbert de EUesfeld,
and all other lands, meadows, feedings, pastures etc. in the said town
of Drayton which William de Greseleye clerk, John de Ploufeld clerk
and John Vyncent of London lately had by gift and feoffment of the .
said Edmund his father. Dated Westminster, Wednesday the eve of
St. Andrew 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 December.

Dec. 6. Henry de Molyns to Walter Clopton and Lawrence Janyn. Reoog-

Westminster. nisance for 20Z., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and
chattels in Somerset.

48 EDWARD III. m

1374, Membrane 5d — cont.

Charter of Cicely Turburville lady of Hacche Beauchamp co. Somer-
set, giving with warranty to William de Broughton, Richard Freman
chaplain and Richard Bylyndon, their heirs and assigns, all her lands
with meadows, feedings, pastures, rents, wards, marriages and
reversions in Wodemeresthom and Notfeld co. Surrey. Witnesses :
Sir Fulk de Bermyngham, Sir Edmund de la Pole knights, Walter de
Clopton, Peter atte Wode, John Oliver the younger. Dated Borstall
CO. Bukingham, Sunday after St. Martin 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 December.

Charter of Cicely Turburville, giving with warranty to Fulk de
Bermyngham knight. Master Thomas Alston, Valentine atte Ford
clerk, William de Broughton and Richard Bilyngdon, their heirs and
assigns, her manor of Murifeld co. Somerset. Witnesses : Walter
Clopton, Nicholas Bolour, Thomas Payn, John Crop', William
Capelond. Dated London, 5 December 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 December.

Charter of Cicely Turburville, giving with warranty to Sir Fulk de
Bermyngham knight, Master Thomas Alston, Valentine atte Forde
clerk, William de Broughton and Richard Bilyndon, their heirs and
assigns, all her lands in Sturmunstre Mareschall co. Dorset, with
meadows, feedings, pastures, reversions, wards, marriages, reliefs,
escheats etc. Witnesses ; Walter Clopton, Robert Bere, Robert
James. Dated London, 5 December 48 Edward III.

Writing of Cicely Turburville, being a general release to Valentine
atte Forde clerk of all actions, plaints and demands, real and personal,
by reason of debt, account, trespass, covenant, condition, receipt,
livery, contract or other matter whatsoever. Dated London,

4 December 48 Edward III.

Writing of Cicely Turburville, being a general release to Richard
de Bilyndon of all actions etc. {as the last). Dated London,

5 December 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and
writings, 8 December.

Dec. 16. To all and singular the stewards and sheriffs of Weysford, Teperary

Westminster, and Kilkenny in Ireland. Order to cause proclamation to be made
that every man of Ireland of whatsoever estate or condition willing
to come to the city of Waterford with wheat and other victuals for
sale may freely pass thither without molestation ; as the king has
granted to the mayor and citizens of Waterford that so it may be.
[Feeder a.]

Membrane id.
Writing of John Re veil, son of William Re veil, being a grant to
Sir Nicholas de Lovayne, Sir Aubrey de Veer, Sir Arnald Savage,
Sir Bernard Brokas, Sir John Pekbrugge and Margaret his wife, John
Colpeper, Robert Belknap and Roger de Assheboumham of the manors
of Penshurst etc. (as above ; see f. 107), in their possession being,

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1374. Membrane 4(Z — cont.

confirming their estate therein, and a quitclaim with warranty of the
premises to them, their heirs and assigns. Witnesses : Sir Reynald
de Cobham, Sir Richard de Totesham, Sir John Seintcler, Sir William
de Cobham knights, Sir William Harewell parson of Penshurst,
William Strete the king's ' hotelier,' John Chydecroft, James de
Pekham, Simon de Burgh. Dated Penshurst, Tuesday 11 July
48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 November.

Writing of Gilbert Talbot knight lord of Eccleswalle, being a
quitclaim with warranty to Sir John Bromwych knight, his heirs and
assigns, of the manor and advowson of Credenhulle with all
appurtenances in Herefordshire, now held of the said Gilbert's heritage
by the said John and Elizabetli his wife, mother of the said Gilbert,
for her life only with reversion to her said son. Witnesses : Thomas
Chaundos, Richard de la Bare, John Eylesford knights, Hugh de
Monynton, John de Oldecastel, John ap Res. Baldwin de Bruge.
Dated Credenhulle, 16 April 43 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 November this year.

Writing of Henry de Chadirton bailiff of the wapentake of Westederbi-
shire co. Lancaster, being a general release to Robert de Paryngton
clerk of all manner of actions real and personal. Dated Westminster,
26 October 48 Edward III.

Writing of Henry de Chadirton bailiff etc. (as the last), being a
general release to Robert de Plesyngton of all manner of actions real
and personal. Dated [as the last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings,
21 November.

Nov. 24. To the sheriffs of London, Order to stay altogether the further
Westminster, execution of the king's late writ ordering them to cause Robert de
Middelton to come before tliem, and to compel him to find mainpernors
who, under a pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon them, would main-
pern him that he should not do nor procure hurt or harm to William
Kent of London ' girdeler,' and if they have arrested the said Robert,
order to set him free without delay ; as that order was made at the
prayer of the said William, averring that the said Robert threatened
him in life and limbs ; but John Neuport of Norffolk, John Broxburne
of London, Thomas Ne^dlle and John Boynton of Yorkshire have
mainperned under a pain of 20Z. that he shall do or procure no bodily
hurt or harm to the said William.

Dec. 4. To the sheriff of Suthampton. Order, upon the petition of Henry

Westminster, parson of Wynhale by Winchester, by mainprise of William Froille
of the county of Suthampton, John Wilman, Robert Sombome and
John Torshawe of London to stay the taking of his body ; as his
petition shews that William Boclond is impleading him before the
justices of the Bench for an alleged trespass against the said Walter
(sic), and that by writ de judicio the sheriff is ordered to take his body
so as to have him before the said justices at a set day therein contained,
although he is ready to answer the said Walter and to stand to right

48 EDWAED III. 113

1374. Membrane id — cont.

in all things ; and the said William Froille and the others have
mainpemed in chancery under a pain of 201. to have his body
before the said justices at the day the said writ de judicio is returnable.

Membrane 3d.

Indenture of defeasance of a statute merchant, bearing date London

3 November 45 Edward III, whereby Dame Cicely Turburville is
bound to Valentine atte Ford clerk in 400L, upon condition that
whereas the said Cicely has given to the said Valentine and to his heirs
for ever all the lands, rents, services and reversions which she had in
Dorton under Bemewode co. Bukingham, and likewise all the vessels
of gold and silver which she had at this date, and whereas the said
Valentine has in time past been receiver of her moneys, he, his heirs
and executors shall not in time to come be impleaded nor troubled
by the said Cicely, her heirs or executors or by another in their name
by writ of account, trespass or otherwise. Dated London,

4 December 48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 6 December.

Dec. 8. To William de Offord and his fellows, justices appointed to preserve

Westminster, the peace in Suffolk. Order by mainprise of William de Elmham
knight and Ralph de Shelton knight of Norffolk to stay altogether
the taking of the body of William Assheman, and if he be taken to set
him free, although lately at the prayer of Walter Duke, averring that
the said William Assheman threatened him in life and limbs, the king
by writ ordered the said justices to cause William Assheman to come
before them and compel him to find mainpernors who, under a pain
to be by the justices laid upon them, would mainpern him that he
should not do or procure any hurt to the said Walter ; as the said
knights, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned that he
shall do or procure no bodily hurt to the said Walter.

Dec. 16. To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Order by mainprise of Thomas
Westminster. Alfide, Thomas Trygge, John Seymour and Robert Alfide of London
to set free Alan Deye of Waterbeche from prison ; as the king by writ
ordered the sheriff to attach the said Alan so as to have him before the
king's justices at Westminster in the octaves of St. Hilary next to
answer as well the king as the abbess of Deneye wherefore he, being
lately retained in her service at Deneye it is said, withdrew therefrom
before the term agreed contrary to the ordinance ; and by virtue of that
writ the sheriff has taken and imprisoned him, wherefore the said Alan
has petitioned the king to be set free until the day the said writ is
returnable, as he is ready to answer the king and the said abbess and
to stand to right in all things ; and the said Thomas and the others
have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 40Z. to have him before
the said justices at that day.

Writing of John Osbem one of the executors of Godfrey de la Rokele,
being a receipt and acquittance to Robert Mouskham clerk for 501.
in part payment of 200 marks. Dated London, 16 October
48 Edward III.

Writing of John Osbern the younger and Nicholas Raunche, executors
of Godfrey de la Rokele, being a receipt and acquittance to

CB 8

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1374. Membrane 3d — cont.

Robert de Muskham clerk for 60/., in part payment of 200 marks
wherein he is bound to them. Dated London, the feast of St. Thomas
the Apostle 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings by the
said John, 22 December.

1375.

Writing of Sir John de Stodeye citizen of London and Arnald
(Arnauton) de Saumont esquire on the one part, being proctors of the
lord of Caupene, as appears by a proxy under his seal with the mark
of Michael de Seint Johan notary of the principality of Aquitaine, and
dated Maleleone 17 April 1374, and John Michel burgess and merchant
vintner of London of the other part, reciting a bond of the said vintner
dwelling in London to the said lord and to the bishop of Xaintez and
Piers de le Crote as his attorneys and factors in 666Z. 13s. 4cZ., and a
recognisance made in chancery, that the said proctors have asked for
payment, that the said vintner has shewn that in several instalments
he has paid the greater part of that sum to the said Piers, as appears
by acquittances and indentures under the hand of the said Piers, so
that he owes but 64Z. as it is agreed between them, and being a receipt
and acquittance by the said proctors to the said vintner, in presence
of the notary and witnesses named below, for 64Z. to the said Arnald
paid in full of the whole sum aforesaid. Dated London, the lodging of
John de Stodeye, 19 December 1374, 48 Edward III. Witnesses : Sir
John de Ludham, Henry Vanner, P. Merle, Adam Peuteney, William
Arnaut of Mont Valour. Attested by Piers Mercer clerk notary pubUc
of the said principality. French.

Note that for greater security the said proctors have hereto affixed
their seals. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said John de Stodeye and
Arnald, 3 January.

Jan. 10. To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon the petition of John Knyght
Westminster, parson of Quynton, by mainprise of William de Molyns knight of
Bukinghamshire, William de Boughbrigge clerk of Yorkshire, Richard
Broke citizen of London and Thomas Lyncoln citizen and draper of
London to stay the exigents against him and the taking of his body,
bringing this writ before the Justices of the Bench ; as his petition
shews that John Louches of London is impleading him before the
said justices for an alleged debt of lOOZ., that he is put in exigents
in the busting of London to be outlawed for that he came not before
the said justices to answer thereupon, and that he is ready to answer
and stand to right in all things ; and the said William and the others,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainpemed under a pain of
lOOZ. to have him before the said justices the day the writ of exigents
is returnable before them.

Memorandum that on Saturday the feast of St. Hilary 48 Edward III
William Payn of Dorset brought John son and heir of Henry Moigne
knight tenant in chief to the city of London, and the same day in the
house of the friars preachers London delivered him to the chancellor
and treasurer, who seized the said heir into the king's hands,
discharging the said William of his wardship.

48 EDWARD III.

115

1375.

Jan. 1.

Eltham.

Jan. 2.
Eltham.

Membrane 3d — cont.

c.'^^*!^^ master, brethren and sisters of the hospital or house of
St. Catherine by the Tower of London. Request to admit Alice
Munden* to the said house, and to minister to her for life such mam-
tenance thereof as Margaret Chelreye deceased had at the request of the
king or of Queen Philippa in his right, making and deUvering to her
letters patent under the common seal of the said house with mention of
all that she shall so take, for which the king will be bound to them and
writing again by the bearer what they will do at this request ; as the
king has sent the said Alice to them, willing of his favour to make
provision for her maintenance. By p.s. [30367.1

Vacated, because given up with the seal unbroken (in cera) and nothina
done thereupon. "

Membrane 2d.
To the prior and convent of Luffeld. Request to admit Thomas
Hayne the king's serjeant to that house, and minister to him for life
such mamtenance as John Luffewyk of Stratford deceased had at
the kmg's request, making and delivering to him letters patent under
the common seal of the house with mention of all that he shall so
take, for which the king will be bound to them, and writing again
by the bearer what they will do at this request ; as the king has sent
the said Thomas to them, willing by reason of his good service to make
provision for his maintenance. By p.s. [30376.]

Jan. 18. To the abbot and convent of Malmesbury. Like request, by reason

Westminster, of his good service, to admit William Hervy the king's serjeant, and

minister to him for life such maintenance as Walter Wayte deceased

had at the king's request. By p.s. [30391.]

Writing of Thomas de Seyntmanyfeu, son and heir of John de
Seyntmanyfeu, being a quitclaim with warranty to Nicholas de Carreu
the elder, his heirs and assigns, of all the lands, lordships, rents and
services etc. in Cherleton and Tullewyk by Wantynge co. Berkes
which the said John and Joan his wife, mother of the said Thomas, had
by gift and feoffment of John de Carreu knight. Dated Cherleton,
the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at London,
20 January.

Charter of John Cooke of Wolwych and Margaret his wife, giving
with warranty to Reynold Neuport esquire of the king's chamber, his
heirs and assigns, all lands, rents and services, houses, gardens,
meadows, feedings, pastures, woods, hedges, ditches, waters, fisheries
etc. which they had by whatsoever title in the parishes of Leyghe,
Tonbrugge and Peneshurst co. Kent. Witnesses : John Muskham,
John Carpenter, Richard Martyn, Richard atte WeUe, Adam Cheseman.
Dated la Leyghe, 20 January 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster,
22 January.

Writing of John Ryseburgh vicar of Harewe co. Middlesex, being a
quitclaim with warranty to Nicholas Brembre citizen of London

* In the warrant (French) Alioeon Munden, and there said to be presented
upon the death of Johane Veneour.

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1375. Membrane 2d — cont.

and Idonea his wife, and to the heirs and assigns of the said Nicholas,
of all the lands, rents and services in the town of Harewe which he
the said John had by gift and feoffment of William son of William de
Roxheth, and the said Nicholas and Idonea by gift and feoffment of
William late archbishop of Canterbury with the assent of his chapter.
Witnesses : Wilham deSwanlond, John Charleton, Thomas dePynnore,
William atte Merssh, William de Yeddyng, John atte Riddyng, John
Barnevylle. Dated 20 June 48 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 January.

Writing of John de Reydon of Stanewey, being a quitclaim to John
Coke and William Pecok of London and John Payn citizen and
armourer of London, their heirs and assigns, of the tenement called
the Briggehous in the town of Upmynstre co. Essex, with all lands,
meadows, feedings, pastures, hedges, ditches, reliefs, wards, marriages,
escheats, heriots etc. thereto belonging in the towns and parishes of
Upmynstre and Haveryngge atte Boure. Dated London, 1 January
48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 January.

Jan. 22. Reynold Loue citizen of London to John de Neville of Raby.
Westminster. Recognisance for 295Z., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands
and chattels in the city of London.

Membrane Id.

Writing of Ralph de Huntyngdon, being a quitclaim with warranty
to Master Thomas Baketon clerk, John Cotton of Cantebrigge and
William Baketon clerk, their heirs and assigns, of the manor of
Trumpyngton co. Cantebrigge sometime of William Crocheman knight,
with all lands therein which were of the said William Crocheman, a
gift and release with like warranty of the reversion of all lands, rents
and services therein now held by John Edmund and Maud his wife
in dower of the said Maud, and quitclaim with like warranty of the
manors of Hampstede, Fynchyngfeld, Saumford, Bumpstede, Asshedon
and Radewjrnter co. Essex, and of the reversion of all lands, rents
and services in those towns now held in dower as aforesaid, all some-
time of the said William Crocheman. Witnesses : Roger Scales,
Hugh la Zouche, John Burgh knights, Roger Herlaston, Henry English,
Thomas Sewale, Thomas Torek Dated Cantebrigge, Monday before
Christmas 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 January.

Indenture of defeasance of a yearly rent of 100s. to be taken at
Easter and Michaelmas by even portions of the manor of Sauston
CO. Caumbrigge and of all his lands there, granted by writing of Ralph
de Huntyngdon of Sauston to Master Thomas Baketon clerk and John
Cotton of Caumbrigge, their heirs and assigns, whensoever John Wynse-
lowe citizen of London and Mary his wife shall by recovery, entry or
otherwise in right of the said Mary come into possession of any other of
the lands, rents, services or other possessions in Caumbriggeshire and
Essex which were of Sir William Crocheman knight her ancestor
not contained in a fine levied between the said Ralph and EUzabeth
bis wife and the said Thomas, John [Cotton] and William Baketon

48 EDWARD III. il7

1375. Membrane Id — cont.

clerk, upon condition that the said Ralph and Elizabeth during her
life, or the said EUzabeth's heirs after her death, shall upon one month's
warning be ready by fine at the costs of the said John Wynselowe to
make a grant and release without warranty to the said John
Wynselowe and Mary or to others by their appointment ; and
covenant that the deed of annuity shall thereupon be dehvered again
to the said Ralph and Elizabeth. Dated Cantebrigge, Saturday after
St. Thomas the Apostle 48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Th[omas] and John,
23 January.

Indenture witnessing that whereas Ralph de Huntyngdon has
quitclaimed with warranty to Master Thomas Baketon clerk, John
Cotton of Cantebrigge and William Baketon clerk, their heirs and
assigns, the manor of Trumpyngton and all lands therein sometime
of William Crocheman knight, has given and released with like
warranty the reversion of all lands etc. there now held by John Edmund
and Maud his wife in dower, and has quitclaimed with like warranty
the manors of Hampstede, Fynchyngfeld, Samford, Bumpstede,
Asshedon and Radewynter, with the reversion of all lands etc. therein
now held in dower as aforesaid, the said Thomas, John [Cotton] and
William [Baketon] covenant that by reason of the word dedi or the
warranty contained in the deed above recited the said Ralph and his heirs
shall not be impeached nor bound to make up value, but the same
shall only be a bar against the said Ralph and his heirs for ever.
Witnesses : Roger de Scales, Hugh la Zouche, John Borugh knights,
Roger Harleston, Henry English, Thomas Sewale, Thomas Torell.
Dated Cantebrigge, Monday before Christmas 48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Thomas, John Cotton
and William Baketon, 23 January.

Charter of AUce la Achatour, daughter of John la Achatour the
elder of Redyng, giving with warranty to Richard Hornele, Richard
Warmyngton and Roger Grene chaplains, their heirs and assigns, the
whole tenement with houses thereupon built sometime of her said
father in Thamisestrete in the parish of St. Michael Crokedlane
London, situate between a tenement sometime of Walter Gubbe on
the east and a tenement sometime of Amice Home on the west;
also 4:1. of rent issuing from a tenement lately held by Ralph
Doxenford in the parish of St. Clement Candelwykstrete and
from a tenement sometime of her said father in Belleyetterslane
in the parish sometime of St. Michael within Algate London,
the 73s. 4:d. of rent of the said tenement and houses in Thamisetrete
lately reserved to John le Achatour her brother, and all other
lands, rents, reversions etc. which she has in the city of London ;
and because her seal is to many unknown she has procured the seal
of the mayoralty of Bristol to be hereto appended. Witnesses :
Walter Sibile, John Chircheman, Ellis Spelly, Richard Spicer, Walter
Frompton. Dated 15 January 48 Edward III.

Writing of Alice le Achatour, daughter of John le Achatour the
elder of Redyng, being a grant and quitclaim with warranty to Simon de
Mordon citizen of London and Alice his wife, their heirs and assigns of
the whole tenement with houses thereupon built in Thamisestrete, 'U. ot

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1375. Membrane Id — cont.

rent issuing from tenements in tlie parish of St. Clement Candelwyk-
strete and in Belleyettereslane, the 73s. 4:d. of rent reserved of the
premises in Thamysestrete (all described as in the last), and all other
her lands etc. in the city of London. Seal of the mayoralty of
Bristol [as in the last). Witnesses: Ellis Spelly, Richard Spicer,
Walter Prompton of Bristol. Dated 8 January 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and
writing at Bristol, Monday the feast of St. Vincentius before Walter
de Frompton mayor of Bristol, by virtue of the king's writ of dedimus
polestaiem which is on the files for this year.

( 119)

49 EDWARD III.

1375. Membrane 47.

Feb. 6. To the sheriff of York for the time being. Order of the issues of

Westminster, that county to pay to John le Wodeward of Raskelf the arrears of 3d.
a day since 20 February in the 25th year of the reign, and henceforward
to pay him that daily sum every year for Hfe, taking his acquittance ;
as at the date mentioned for his good service and for that his eyes
were put out by certain evildoers in the forest of Galtres at the time
when he was one of the king's foresters there, and his tongue and
fingers were by them cut off in the king's service, the king by letters
patent granted the said John 3d. a day for life by the hands of the
sheriff.

Et erat patens.

Feb. 22. To the mayor and bailiffs of the city of Norwich, the baOiffs of
Westminster. Great Jernemuth and the collectors of customs and subsidies in that
port. Order, upon the petition of John Michel of London, to suffer
him by himself or his attorney in the river of the said city and in the
port of the said town to lade in ships not arrested for the king's service
100 quarters of wheat and 20 quarters of pease, and without payment
of custom or subsidy to bring the same to the city of London, any
proclamations, ordinances or commands to the contrary notwith-
standing ; as he has prayed licence so to do as well for his own
expenses as to make his advantage thereof, and appearing in person
in chancery has mainpemed under pain of forfeiture of the value
thereof that the same shall be brought to the city of London and not
to any parts beyond the sea.

Membrane 46.

Jan. 28. To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Order to cause a verderer in the forest
Westminster, of Claryndon to be elected instead of John Dujm, who is dead.

Feb. 3. Order to the sheriff of Cantebrigge to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of Edmund Ovyngge, who is dead.

Feb. 1. Order to the sheriff of Wiltesir to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of William Fox, who is dead.

Feb. 4. To John Sayville escheator in Cumberland. Order to take the

Westminster, fealty of Katherine wife of WilHam de Threlkeld knight and of Wilham
their son according to the form of a schedule enclosed, and to remove
the king's hand and meddle no further with two thirds of a moiety
of the manor of Ulvesby taken into the king's hand by the said
knight's death, delivering to the said Katherine and William the son
any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition,
taken at his command by Roger Lascels late escheator, that the said
knight at his death held no lands in that county in chief in his demesne
as of fee nor in service, but by grant of John de Croffeton made with
the king's licence held the* said two thirds of a moiety jointly with his
said wife and their said son in chief by the service of rendering IDs. to
cornage at the exchequer of Karliol.

120 CALENDAR OP CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 46 — conf.

Feb. 8. To Oliver de Harnham escheator in Berkshire and Wiltesir. Order

Westminster, to take of Katlierine who was wife of John do Estbury tenant in chief
an oath that she will not marry without the king's licence, and to
assign her dower of her said husband's lands taken into the king's
hand by his death, sending the assignment under seal to be enrolled
in chancery.

Membrane 45.

Feb. 16. To William de Latymer constable of Dovorre castle and warden
Westminster, of the Cinque Ports or to his lieutenant there, and to all and singular
the mayors, bailiffs and ministers of the king within the liberty of
the said ports. Order by indentures containing the description and
measure thereof and the colours of cloths, if any, to deliver to the
merchants of Genoa (Janua) and Florence being of the king's friendship,
and to other merchants the kmg's friends or to their attorneys, all their
goods and merchandise by the king's subjects lately taken at sea
in certain tarits and brought within the said liberty in whose hands
soever they shall be, namely to every merchant such as he may prove
to be his, certifying in chancery the parties to such indentures.

Membrane 4A.

Feb 13. To Oliver de Harnham escheator in Wiltesir. Order to remove

Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of
Beynton and three virgates of land in Wynterborne Homanton taken
into the king's hand by the death of Richard Rous, delivering to
Elizabeth his wife any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned
by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said Richard at his
death held the premises jointly with the said Elizabeth of others
than the king.

Feb. 16. To John Sergeant escheator in Herefordshire and the march of
Westminster. Wales adjacent. Order to cause Thomas son and heir of Richard
Dansey tenant in chief to have seisin of his said father's lands taken
into the king's hand by his death ; as the said Thomas has proved
his age before the escheator, and the king has taken his homage and
fealty. By p.s. [30415.]

To Roger Keterich escheator in Essex. Like order ; as Thomas
son and heir of Richard Dansey has proved his age before John Sergeant.

By p.s. (the same writ).

Feb. 18. To Walter Cifrewast escheator in Somerset. Order in presence of
Westminster. John Meriet son and heir of John Meriet knight tenant in chief or
his attorney, and of John Deakne clerk attorney of Maud who was
wife of the said John Meriet, to assign to the said Maud dower of her
said husband's knights' fees and advowsons taken into the king's hand
by his death, sending the assignment under seal to be enrolled in
chancery.

Membrane 43.

Feb. 6. To John de Sayville escheator in Cumberland. Order to deliver

Westminster, to Richard son and heir of Richard de Kirkebride tenant in chief a

third part of Braythwayt close in the forest of Ingelwode taken into

the king's hand by the death of Isabel who was wife of Robert Parvyng ;

49 EDWARD III. 121

1375. Membrane 43 — cont.

as lately it was found by inquisition, taken at the king's command
by William de Nessefeld late escheator, that the said Isabel held that
third part in dower of the heritage of the said Richard the son in chief
by fealty and by the service of rendering at the exchequer of Karliol
35s. a year at Easter and Michaelmas by the hands of the sheriff ;
and on 14 May in the 43rd year of the reign the age of the said
Richard was proved, and the king took his homage and fealty, and
commanded livery to be given him of his said father's lands.

Feb. 14. To the sheriff of Bedford and Bukingham for the time being.
Westminster. Order of the issues of those counties to pay to William de Risceby
the arrears of 12d. a day, and henceforward to pay him that daily
sum for life, taking his acquittance ; as on 5 November in the 33rd
j^ear of his reign the king by letters patent granted to the said
William for good service I2d. a day for life to be taken by the hands
of the sheriff.
Et erat patens.

Eeb. 4. To John Sayvylle escheator in Yorkshire, Northumberland, Cum-

Westminster. berland and Westmorland. Order to cause Robert son of Robert
son of Robert de Ogle, cousin and heir of Robert de Ogle tenant in
chief, to have seisin as well of the lands of the said Robert his grand-
father as of those which Isabel his grandmother, wife of the said
Robert the grandfather, held in fee tail, in dower or for life of his heritage,
taken into the king's hand by their death ; as the said Robert the
grandson proved his age before William de la Vale late escheator in
Northumberland, and the king has taken his homage and fealty.

By p.s. [30406.]

Feb. 17. To Alan de Buxhull constable of the Tower of London. Order

Westminster, to appoint a tower with chambers and houses needful for the safe
abode and sure custody of the count de Sancto Paulo of France,
the prisoner of William de Latymere the chamberlain, and to
receive the said prisoner into his custody and safe keep him by
advice of the said William.
[Foedera.]

Membrane 42.
Feb. 24. To John de Hambury escheator in Worcestershire. Order to
Westminster, dehver to Ralph de Stafford and Maud his wife, to her purparty, the
manor of Grafton with appurtenances ; as she proved her age before
John de Perton late escheator in Staffordshire, and the king has taken
the said Ralph's fealty, and of the lands which were of John Hastang
tenant in chief, taken into the king's hand by his death and by reason
of the nonage of the said Maud and Joan his daughters and heirs,
the king has assigned to the said Ralph and Maud the manor of
Grafton co. Worcester held in chief, which is extended at 181. 9s.
a year, the rents, services and customs of all tenants in the towns of
Lemynton and Hulle at 56Z., all rents, services and customs of tenants
in Herdewyk, namely of John Grene U., of William Everdon id., of
Robert Budul 6d., of Robert Emeleye 2d., of William Rusale 5s., of
, Richard Sale 9s. Id., of John Gerard 5s., of William Lutte 12s. Id.,
of John Webbe lis. 9^. for a messuage and the moiety of one virgate

122 CALEiSnOAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 42 — cont.

of land which he holds in common of the said heirs by the service of
12s. \d., and the site of the manor of Lemynton Hastang and Hulle
CO. Warrewyk with demesne lands, meadows, pastures etc. held of
others than the king, a fourth part of the site of the outer court thereof
excepted on the south side of the gate, to be divided by metes and
bounds for holding the court of the tenants there, and except 100
acres of the said demesne lands lying in divers parcels, namely 7 acres
upon ' Oakeforlong,' 24 acres upon ' Smalwelleforlong,' 7J acres
upon ' Sevenacresforlong,' 10 acres upon ' Thurlforlong,' 8 acres upon
' Asewelleforlong ' on the east side, 4| acres upon ' Nynehedes ' called
' Abovefulputforlong,' 19 acres upon ' Fulputforlong,' 6 acres upon
' Crosforlong,' and 15 acres upon the ' forlong ' between Hulle and
Lemynton on the east side ; but the residue of the said John's manors
and lands for the purparty of the said Joan, being within age and in
the king's wardship, the king has thought fit to keep in his hand
until her lawful age, namely the manor of Upton Warjm co. Worcester
held in chief and extended at 121. 6s. 8|(^. a year, the manor of
Chebbeseye co. Stafford at 24?. lis. ll|rf., a fourth part of the site of
the outer court of the said manor of Lemynton to be divided as
aforesaid, 100 acres of the demesne lands lying in divers parcels within
that manor as above described at 41s. 8^., all lands, rents and
reversions of tenants whatsoever as well for life or years as at will in
Bradewelle with all neifs, services, rents, customs and works, a
windmill called ' Bradewelmylne ' and a meadow called the
' Lordesmor ' in the said town of Lemynton extended at 38Z. lis. M.
a year, and all lands, rents and reversions of tenants whatsoever for
life or years or at will with all manner of services, rents, customs
and works of the following tenants in Herdewyk co. Warrewyk,
namely of John Webbe for a messuage 3s., of Emma Deye for a messuage
18d., of John Gerard for a messuage 3s., of Edmund Herdewyk 2s. 2d.,
of William Allesley 2d., of John Fraunceis I2d., and all rents and
services in Whitnassh, namely of John Botiller 2s., of John Webbe
tenant in common of a messuage and the moiety of one virgate of land
in the town of Herdewyk of the said heirs by the service of 12s. Id.
a year M., so that the said Ralph and Maud and the said Joan, their
heirs and tenants, shall have common together at seasonable times
in all lands, meadows and wastes of the manor of Lemynton, the
several lands, meadows and tenements thereof excepted.

To Thomas Walssh escheator in Warwickshire. Order to deUver
to the said Ralph and Maud to her purparty of the lands of John
Hastang tenant in chief all rents, services and customs of all tenants
of the town of Lemynton and Hulle extended at 56Z. a year, all rents,
services and customs of tenants in Herdewyk, namely of John Grene
U., of William Everdon U., of Robert Budul Qd., of Robert Emeleye
2d., of William Rusale 5s., of Richard Sale 9s. U., of John Gerard 5s..
of William Lutte 12s. \d., of John Webbe lis. 9d. for a messuage
and the moiety of one virgate of land by him held in common of the
said heirs by the service of 12s. U., and the site of the manor of
Lemynton Hastang etc. {with exceptions) as above {but australi is
read instead of orientali which is written over an erasure in the last clause
of their purparty above) ; as the kmg has taken the fealty of the said
Ralph, and has assigned the premises to them.

49 EDWARD III. 123

1375. Membrane 42—cont.

Feb. 24. To Alan de Buxhull constable of the Tower of London or to his
Westminster, lieutenant there. Order to deliver to William de Latymer the cham-
berlain, or to his special deputies in this behalf, a tower in the said
Tower with chambers, keys etc. fit and honourable for the dwelling
of the count de Sancto Paulo his prisoner, to deliver the said count
therein to the said William or his deputies aforesaid to be kept in safe
custody with the said William's own people, so that the said constable
and lieutenant be not charged with the custody of him.
[Fader a.]

March 8. To all and singular the sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, ministers and
Westminster, other the king's lieges and subjects within liberties and without to
whom etc. Order at their peril, as they desire the king's honour
and advantage, to arrest John Marchaunt of Hundesdon co. Hertford
and Simon Crosse of Kynggesbury co. Somerset wherever found, and
to keep them safe under arrest until they shall find security, for which
the sheriffs etc. will answer, that they will depart to Edward le
Despenser and sail with him on the king's service, certifying speedily
in chancery the security so taken and all their action in the matter ;
as the king is informed that the said John and Simon, who were lately
retained with the said Edward to sail with him over sea on the king's
service, and received certain sums of the king's money to purvey
them horses and armour, are now withdrawing and absenting them-
selves so that they may not be found, not purposing nor making ready
to sail as aforesaid.

March 6. To Roger Keterich escheator in Essex. Order to deliver to Edmund
Westminster, son of Joan who was wife of John le Ku of Bradewell and to Joan his
wife two messuages, one mill, 140 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow
and 60 acres of marsh in Bradewell taken into the king's hand by the
death of William Strangman, together with the issues thereof taken,
but not to meddle further with other lands held of others than the
king and likewise taken into the king's hand by his death, dehvering
up any issues of those taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition,
taken by the escheator, that the said WiUiam at his death held no
lands in that county in chief in his demesne as of fee nor in service,
but by gift of John de Doncastre clerk and John Donnyng of Bradewell
the younger, made with the king's licence, held the premises in Brade-
well for his life in chief by knight service with remainder to the said
Edmund and Joan his wife and to the heirs of their bodies, and
held divers other lands likewise for his life of others than the king ;
and the king has taken the homage and fealty of the said Edmund.

By p.s. [30442.]

March 7 To Roger atte Lee escheator in Salop and the march of Wales

Westminster, adjacent. Order to deliver in dower to Joan who was wife of John de
Cherleton of Powys tenant in chief the eighth part of one kmght s
fee in Dodeston held by Henry de Wynnesbury and extended at
265. 8d. a year, and the eighth part of one knight's fee m the same
town held by Walter de Dodeston and extended at 26s 8d. ; af the
king has assigned to her those parts as her dower of the knights tees
and parts of fees of her said husband taken into the king s hand by
his death and by reason of the nonage of his heir.

124 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 42 — cont.

To the same. Order to deliver in dower to the said Joan the
advowson of the prebend sometime of David in the collegiate church
of Pontesbury ; as the king has assigned the same to her as her dower
of the advowsons of her said husband.

Membrane 41.

March 3. To Oliver de Harnham escheator in Wiltesir. Order to remove
Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with a messuage and two
carucates of land in Bakamton taken into the king's hand by the death
of Henry de Moigne knight, delivering to William his son any issues
thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the
escheator, that at his death the said Henry held the premises for life
with remainder to the said William for life, and that the same are
held of others than the king.

March 10. To Oliver de Harnham escheator in the county of Suthampton.

Westminster. Order to take of Alice who was wife of William Wanstede tenant in

chief an oath that she will not marry without the king's licence, and

to assign her dower of her said husband's lands taken into the king's

hand by his death, sending the assignment to be enrolled in chancery.

March 15. To the sheriffs of London. Order to cease every excuse, and cause
Westminster. John Graigose to be again taken wherever found in their bailiwick,
and to be kept in safe custody in Neugate gaol until further order ;
as lately upon information received that the said John was taken and
there imprisoned upon suspicion of certain felonies and evil doings,
and upon petition made for his deliverance, the king ordered the
sheriffs to make inquisition touching his behaviour, and if he should
thereby be found not suspect and not guilty to set him free by main-
prise for his good behaviour or otherwise according to the law and
custom of England, by virtue whereof he has been let go as the king
has learned ; and now William de Neville admiral of the king's fleet
to the northward has signified to the king that the said John was at
his command taken for certain reasonable causes on the king's
behalf, and was delivered to the custody of the sheriffs until command
should by the king or the said admiral be given for his deliverance,
wherefore he ought not to be set free as aforesaid.. By C.

March 21. To Thomas Walssh escheator in Warwickshire and Leycestershire.
Westminster. Order to take a simple seisin within the gates of Kenilleworth priory,
now void by the death of brother Henry de Bradeweye the last prior,
and not to meddle by reason of this vacancy with the priory, the
manors, granges or other the goods and property whatsoever thereto
belonging, but immediately to withdraw without taking or carrying
aught away, delivering to the subprior and convent any issues thereof
taken, for it is the king's will that the escheator be thereof discharged
toward him, saving to the king the knights' fees and advowsons of
churches during this vacancy ; as in consideration of the manifold
hurt heretofore sustained by the prior and convent by reason of the
late king and himself frequently resorting thither, and their grievous
cost thereby, and willing to make provision for their peace, on
10 March in the 4th year of his reign the king by letters patent
granted to brother Thomas de Warmynton then prior and to the

49 EDWARD III. 125

1375. Membrane 41 — cont.

convent that at every vacancy of the priory by death, cession,
resignation or otherwise the subprior and convent and their successors
should have the keeping of the priory and all temporalities thereof
with all goods and property thereto belonging as fully as ever the
prior had when the see was filled, so that the subprior and convent
should have free administration of the said temporalities, goods and
property, disposing and ordering the same as they should see best,
saving to the king knights' fees and advowsons of churches during
such vacancy, rendering to the king for every vacancy if enduring
one whole year 117^. 2s. 8d., at which sum the temporahties are
extended as the king is assured by certificate of the treasurer and the
barons of the exchequer sent into the wardrobe at his command, and
if for a less time or for a greater in proportion, so that no sheriff,
escheator, bailiff, or minister of the king should by reason of a
vacancy meddle in the keeping of the priory, the manors, granges,
property or goods whatsoever thereto belonging, except that in the
beginning of every vacancy the escheator or other minister of the king
should in name of the king's lordship take a simple seisin within the
gates of the priory and immediately depart without taking or carrying
aught away, so that he should not make his abode there for more
than one day, or leave any substitute in his room. Proviso that the
escheator shall during this vacancy keep in the king's hand any lands
or rents by the priory acquired in fee after the date aforesaid, and
any which have since that date come to the priors' hands by escheat
or otherwise, answering at the exchequer for the issues thereof arising.

To Oliver de Hamham escheator in Oxfordshire. Order not to
meddle with the said priory, the manors etc. as above.
The hke to the following :

John Karnels escheator in Roteland.

Thomas Sewale escheator in Bukinghamshire.

March 20. To the mayor and baihffs of the town of Suthampton. Order,
Westminster, upon the petition of Arnald Benelond Flemmyng, master and
merchant of a ship called 'la Maudeleyn' of Lescluse in Flanders, if
assured that 900 quarters of wheat therein was not without the
king's licence taken out of the realm nor is there any reasonable cause
for forfeiting the same to the king, to suffer the said Arnald and the
attorneys of the merchants who may prove before the mayor and
baiUfEs that they are owners thereof to sell the same to any who
will buy it for a reasonable price, and to receive and take away the
money thereof arising, so that by advice of discreet merchants sum-
moned for the purpose the said Arnald shall be by the vendors con-
tented for his freight until the unlading thereof, regard being had to
the place and time of lading, and order likewise to deliver the said
ship with the gear to the said Arnald ; as his petition shews that
lately at Lescluse he freighted the said ship with the said wheat of his
and of other merchants of Flanders, being of the growth of Flanders,
to be taken to Valence in Arragon, and that the said ship on her
voyage at sea was in part wrecked off the coast of the Isle of Wight,
wherefore the said wheat was for salvage thereof put ashore in the
said town, praying licence to lade the same in that port and bring
it to Bourdeaux ; and in consideration of the deamess of com in

126 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 41 — cont.

England in these days the king will not suffer the same to be taken
out of the realm, but it iS his will that it be sold within the realm
in aid of the sustenance of his lieges.

March 22. To the collectors in Kent of the tenth and fifteenth last granted
Westminster, to the king by the commons of England. Order of the king's favour
to suffer the now master and brethren of the hospital of Domus Dei
Dovorre to be quit of all tallages, charges, subsidies, grants and aids,
and of tenths and fifteenths granted or made to the king by the said
commons, not troubling or grieving them in aught contrary to the
king's charter ; as lately of his favour the king granted to the said
master and brethren that they and their successors should be quit
of all manner of tallages etc. to be by the clergy or the commons
granted to the king or his heirs, notwithstanding that any such were
after the foundation of the hospital demanded and paid by them or
their predecessors to the king or his forefathers ; and the hospital is
in these days of so slender means and so bowed down with misfortune
that the lands, goods and possessions thereof may hardly support the
charges incumbent thereupon.

Membrane 40.

March 12. To Nicholas Potyn searcher of the king's forfeitures in the port of
Westminster. London. Order, if assured that John de Conyngesby buyer of
victuals for the king's household lately laded 780 woolfells to him pertain-
ing by his said office in a boat at Depford for the cause hereinafter
mentioned, to dearrest the said fells and boat and deliver them to
the said John ; as the king has learned that he so laded them in order
to bring them to the city of London and nowhere else for ease of
carriage and to lessen the expense, and there to sell them and answer
to the king for what pertains to him, that he caused them to be
brought thither for that purpose, and that the searcher has arrested
fells and boat as forfeit to the king, and is detaining them under arrest,
pretending that the said John would without the king's licence have
taken the fells over sea, wherefore fells and boat ought to be forfeit.

March 9. To the sheriff of Lancaster. Order to cause Ralph de Langton to
Westminster, have seisin of two messuages, 30 acres of land and 2 acres of meadow
in Walton in le Dale held by Richard son of Robert le Wryght of
Walton in le Dale outlawed for felony it is said ; as the king has
learned by inquisition, taken by the sheriff, that the premises have
been in the king's hand a year and a day and are yet in his hand,
that the said Richard held them of Robert de Langton grandfather
of the said Ralph whose heir the said Ralph is, and that John duke of
Lancastre had the year and a day and the waste thereof, and ought
to answer to the king for the same.

March 24. To the mayor and bailiffs of the town of Donewych and the baihffs
Westminster, of the town of Leystoft. Order, upon the petition of William
Neuport citizen and fishmonger of London, to suffer him within those
ports to lade in ships 300 quarters of wheat, beans and pease and
bring them to the city of London, any proclamations, ordinances
or commands to the contrary notwithstanding, certifying under their
seals in chancery without delay the quantity of corn so laded ; as he

49 EDWARD III.

127

1375.

Membrane 40 — cont.

has prayed licence to lade the same and bring it thither for the main-
tenance of the king's lieges there, and the king has granted licence
for that William Kelleshull citizen and fishmonger of London,
appearing in person in chancery, has mainperned for him that he shall
bring the same to London for that purpose and nowhere else, and
shall bring again into chancery letters witnessing the unlading thereof.

To the same. Like order, upon the petition of William Kelleshull
citizen and fishmonger of London for licence to lade and bring to
London 200 quarters of wheat, beans and pease, by mainprise of
William Neuport citizen and fishmonger.

March 27. To the mayor and bailiffs of Lenne. Like order, upon the petition
Westminster, of William Reynwelle for licence to lade in that port and bring to
London 160 quarters of wheat and 40 quarters of beans, by mainprise
of Hugh de Ware and John Bridecote of London.

Membrane 39.

March 18. To Ralph de Thresk escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to remove
Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with a toft and 24 acres of
land and meadows in Brampton which came to the king's hands by
reason of the idiocy of John son and heir of Robert son of Richard de
Brampton, who died 20 June in the 45th year of the reign, and are
yet in his hand, delivering up any issues thereof taken since that day ;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that
the premises so came to his hands and are yet in his hand, that they
are held of others than the king, and that Thomas son of Robert son
of Richard de Brampton is brother and next heir of the said John
and of full age.

March 20. Order to the sheriff of Norffolk to cause a coroner to be elected
Westminster, instead of William atte Hegge, who is dead.

March 22. To the sheriff of Northumberland. Order to cause a coroner to be

Westminster, elected instead of Robert de Croxton, who was elected by the late

sheriff only and not with the assent of the county as the king has learned.

Like order to the same sheriff for election of a coroner instead of

Nicholas de Inghowe.

Like order for election of a coroner instead of William Hydewyn.

March 23. To the bailiffs of the city of Norwich. Order to suffer John Burwell
Westminster, citizen of London by himself and his servants in the said city to lade
in boats and ships 60 quarters of wheat by him bought and purveyed
in Norffolk and bring them to the city of London, any proclamations,
ordinances or commands to the contrary notwithstanding ; as
Geoffrey Puppe and Robert Wetheresfeld of London have main-
perned for him in chancery under a pain of 40Z. that he shall bring the
same to London for sustenance of the king's lieges dwelling there and
to no other parts, and shall bring again into chancery letters of the
mayor of London witnessing the unlading thereof.

March 28. To Thomas de lUeston escheator in Sussex. Order to remove the

Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manors of Sountynge

and Iwhurst by Hanefeld, a messuage and 50 acres of land in

128 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 39 — cont.

Stenyngge and Brembre, and a toft and 60 acres of land called the
Potte taken into the king's hand by the death of Andrew Peverel
knight, delivering to Katherine his wife any issues thereof taken ;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that
the said Andrew at his death held no lands in that county in chief
in demesne nor in service, but by gift of Roger Leche parson of Shire-
manbury and Robert Cooke vicar of Ifeld held the said manors jointly
with the said Katherine to them and the heirs of the said Andrew,
by gift of John Piper and Joan his wife held the premises in Stenyngge
and Brembre jointly with the said Katherine, and by gift of John
Bonard and Maud his wife held the premises called the Potte jointly
with the said Katherine to them and the heirs of the said Andrew,
and that the same are held of others than the king.

March 29. To Perceval Walssh. Order to pay to the monk of the alien priory
Westminster, of Astele 5 marks for Michaelmas term last, and 10 marks a year
for maintenance at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions so long
as he shall have the keeping thereof, answering at the exchequer for
his whole farm, knowing for a surety that if he shall refuse so to do
the king will take the priory again into his hand, and will commit
the farm thereof to another who will do it ; as lately the king com-
mitted to the said Perceval the keeping of that priory and of all its
possessions from Easter last so long as war with France shall endure,
rendering at the exchequer of Michaelmas and Easter 25 marks a year
by even portions, paying to a certain monk thereof for maintenance
lOZ. a year at those terms, paying with the clergy of England the
tenths falling upon the said priory so often as they should be granted,
and so long as he should have the keeping of the same bearing all
charges ordinary and extraordinary incumbent thereupon ; and
although from times long past a prior and a monk his fellow used to
be therein resident, which monk is yet there, as maj' appear by letters
of the cathedral church of Worcester and of the abbot of Evesham
produced in chancery, and the said Perceval is by the form of his
commission bound to support all charges, he refuses to pay or deliver
any maintenance to the said monk, who has no livelihood if it be not
bestowed upon him of the issues and profits of the priory, but from
the time that keeping was committed to him has withrawn such
maintenance and is now unlawfully withholding the same contrary
to the king's intent and to the farm of his commission ; and the king
has compassion upon the said monk's estate, and would make pro-
vision for his maintenance. By C.

April 9. To the keeper of the king's park of Reylegh for the time being.

Westminster. Order to sufl^er John de Wendelyngburgh the king's clerk parson of
Estwode to have six kine pasturing in the said park in lieu of twelve
swine which his predecessors used to have, not troubling or grieving
him in aught contrary to the king's letters patent ; as John de
Honesdon late parson of Estwode and his predecessors time out of
mind used to have eight kine and twelve swine therein pasturing the
whole year, as the king was fully informed ; and for that the pasture
thereof was much trampled by the swine to the hurt of the park,
willing to provide against such damage and recompense the said parson,
on 1 October in the 36th year of his reign the king by letters patent

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granted to the said then parson that he and his successors should
have six kine pasturing in the said park in lieu of the swine aforesaid
without let of the king and his heirs, his bailiffs, foresters or ministers
whatsoever.
M erat patens.

April 15. To the sheriff of Leycester. Order to cause a coroner to be elected
Westminster, instead of Richard Hotoft, who is dead.

March 10. To the sheriff of Salop. Order to cause a coroner to be elected instead
Westminster, of Roger Preiers, who is dead.

April 25. To Wilham de Latymer constable of Dovorre castle and warden of
Westminster, the Cinque Ports or to his lieutenant there, and to the mayor and
bailiffs of Sandewich and to every of them. Order to cause
Lazarus de Puy, Lewis Caet, Michael de Pera and Geoffrey de
Corville to be arrested wherever found within the liberty of the Cinque
Ports, and to be brought with all speed before the council at
Westminster to answer to the king for the money hereinafter men-
tioned and concerning other matters which shall then and there be
laid before them on the king's behalf ; as the said Lazarus and the
others were by Thomas de Felton seneschal of Gascony retained to
sail with him on the king's service to Gascony, as he has certified in
chancery, and after receiving by his hands divers sums of the king's
money for their wages withdrew from that service and are lurking in the
said liberty to sail privily to foreign parts ; and it is the king's will
that answer be made by them for that money, and that they be chastised
according to their deserts.
Et erat patens.

Membrane 38.

April 8. To Walter Cifrewast escfieator in Dorset and Somerset. Order

Westminster, to take the fealty of Alice late wife of Ralph Russell knight tenant in
chief according to the form of a schedule enclosed, and to remove the
king's hand and meddle no further with two thirds of the manors of
AtheljTigton and Kyngeston Russell co. Dorset and two thirds of
the manor of Horsyngton co. Somerset taken into the king's hand by
her said husband's death, delivering to the said Alice any issues thereof
taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that the said Ralph at his death held the parts aforesaid in chief
Jointly with the said Alice by grant of Maurice de Brun the elder,
Maurice de Brun the younger and Gilbert de Bradegate chaplain
made with the king's licence.

April 24. To the sheriff of Lincoln for the time being. Order of the issues
Westminster, of the county to pay every year by indenture to John de Multon
knight 100 marks at Michaelmas and Easter by even portions ; as on
12 December in the 47th year of the reign the king of his favour
granted by letters patent to the said John for his good service 100
marks to be taken every year at the exchequer at Easter and
Michaelmas by even portions during his life or until the king should
take other order for his estate ; and upon his petition, for that he
has given up those letters in chancery to be cancelled and for his good

CB 9

130

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375.

Membrane 38 — cont.

service, the king has now granted to the said John by letters patent
to have 100 marks a year of the issues of the said county by the hands
of the sheriff as aforesaid during his life or until the king shall take
other order for his estate.
Et erat patens.

May 7. To Oliver de Harnham escheator in Wiltesir. Order to take the

Westminster, fealty of Elizabeth wife of Geoffrey son of Edmund Gascelyn
according to the form of a schedule enclosed, and to remove the
king's hand and meddle no further with the manor of Shulden and
Chippenham taken into the king's hand by her said husband's death,
delivering to her any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned
by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that by fine levied in the king's
court with his licence the said Geoffrey at his death held that manor
jointly with the said Elizabeth by gift of Peter de Sutton and Gilbert
Prouet vicar of Preston Candevere to them and the heirs of their
bodies, and that the same is held in chief by knight service.

Membrane 36.*

May 16. To William de Wyndesore governor and guardian of Ireland, and
Westminster, to the chancellor and treasurer, the barons of the exchequer and
the justices of either Bench in Ireland or their representatives, the
ordinaries and ministers of holy church and to their commissaries
there and every of them. Order, upon petition made to the king
on behalf of Hugh cardinal de Sancto Marciale, when need be
and when they or any of them shall be required, to cause
sufficient counsellors learned as well in the laws of Ireland as in
other laws and discreet to be assigned for competent salaries
to the said cardinal in all pleas, businesses and plaints for or
against him moved before them or any of them ; as the said
petition shews that for the prosecution, furtherance and defence
of his business the cardinal is sending to Ireland certain
proctors, and has made them his attorneys general, and that he fears
that for lack of counsel and of suiEcient counsellors he may easily
suffer hurt and prejudice in regard to divers businesses, pleas and
plaints for or against him moved, praying that the king will make
provision for his peace and for the furtherance and defence of his
right ; and the king would not that the cardinal or any other should
in his courts be put down or oppressed contrary to law.
Et erat patens.
[Fcedera.]

Membrane 35.
May 16. Order to the sheriff of Northumberland to cause a coroner to be
Westminster, elected instead of John Laweson ; as the king has learned by credible
witness that the said John is too sick and aged to exercise that office,
wherefore the king has removed him.

May 20. To Roger de la Lee escheator in Salop and the march of Wales

Westminster, adjacent. Order to cause William brother and heir of John son of

William Corbet tenant in chief to have seisin of the said John's lands

* The face of m, 37 is blank.

49 EDWARD III.

131

1375.

Membrane 35 — cont.

«7 n° '^ ° **^® ^^^^ ^ ^^^^ ^y ^i^ "ie^th and by reason of the said
Wilham s nonage ; as the said William proved his age before John
de JPerton late escheator, and the king has taken his homage and
*®*'*y- By p.s. [30529.]

To John Serjeant escheator in Gloucestershire and the march of
Wales adjacent. Like order, as the said William proved his ace
before John de Perton. *

May 28. To William de Wyndesore governor of Ireland or to his representative
Westminster. Order at his peril to cause Edmund Laurence to be attached by his
body wherever he shall be found in Ireland, and to cause him to come
before the king and council at Westminster, so that he shall be there
in the quinzaine of Michaelmas next to answer concerning the
matters hereinafter mentioned, and further to do and receive what
shall by the council be appointed, having there this writ ; as
although lately for particular causes him moving the king by divers
writs of the great and the privy seal ordered the said Edmund under
a pain of'500L to be in person before the king and council at
Westminster on set days therein contained to give information
touching matters which should then and there be laid before him,
and though he received those writs in the presence of the chancellor
and treasurer of Ireland as the king is by them informed of a surety,
in contempt of the king and his commands he has hitherto taken
no heed to come before the king and council or to signify the cause
wherefore he ought not so to do.

Membrane 34.
May 20. To John de Cavendissh and his fellows justices appointed to hold
Westminster, pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to command an
inquisition which remains to be taken between the king and John
prior of St. Botolph Colcestre, executor of Lionel de Bradenham late
collector in Essex of the tenth and fifteenth granted to the king, and
John de Sutton knight tenant of certain lands late of the said Lionel,
concerning 109^ of the said tenth and fifteenth by the said Lionel
levied and not paid to the king it is said, to be taken before any of the
king's justices according to the statutes.

May 15. To the sheriff of Berkes. Order to cause a coroner to be elected
Westminster, instead of John Edmund of Styvynton, who is dead.

May 24. To Oliver deHarnham escheator in Oxfordshire (sic). Order to remove
Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Sutton
Courtenay taken into the king's hand by the death of Hugh de
Courtenay knight, delivering to Maud late his wife any issues thereof
taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that the said Hugh at his death held no lands in that county in chief
in his demesne as of fee, but held the said manor in chief by knight
service in right of the said Maud of the gift and feofiment of Hugh de
Courtenay earl of Devon made with the king's licence to her and the
heirs of her body by her said husband ; and the king has commanded
the fealty of the said Maud to be taken.

Vacated, becav^e otherwise ufon the Close Boll of last year.

132

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375.

Membrane 34 — cont.

June 5. To Walter Cyfrewast escheator in Dorset. Order to remove the

Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with 10 marks of yearly rent
issuing from the manor of Pytrechesham taken into the king's hand
by the death of Edmund (sic) Gascelyn, delivering up any issues
thereof taken since the death of Geoffrey son of the said Edmund ;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that
the said Geoffrey at his death held no lands etc. in that county in
chief in his demesne as of fee, but held 10 marks of rent issuing from
the said manor, which is held for life by Robert Bridemere by demise
of the said Geoffrey with reversion to the said Geoffrey and his heirs,
that the said manor is held of others than the king, and that Christina
the elder and Christina the younger daughters of the said Geoffrey
are his next heirs and of full age ; and by certificate of John bishop of
Bath and Wells, sent into chancery at the king's command, it is found
that the said Christina the elder has entered the order of nuns in
Mynchenbarwe priory and has there taken the habit of religion, being
therein professed at the age of fourteen and upwards, and has
there publicly worn the habit of nuns professed for five years, and
that she has left no heir of her body begotten before such entry into
religion.

To Oliver de Hamham escheator in Wiltesir. Like order ; as the
king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that Geoffrey
son of Edmund Gascelyn at his death held the manor of Great
Chiverel and divers other lands in that county of others than the
king, and that Christina Gascelyn his daughter is his next heir and of
full age.

May 19. To the sheriffs of London. Order to cause two messuages and
Westminster, three shops in Cordewanerstrete in the parishes of St. Mary le Bow
and Aldremarychurch London, together with the issues thereof taken
since the death of James Andrew citizen of London, to be seized into
the king's hand and safe kept to his use until further order, and to
make inquisition by oath of true men of Cordewanerstrete ward con-
cerning waste and estrepement by John Vyne ' draper ' citizen of London
and tenant of the premises there made in the mean time, sending the
inquisition into chancery under the sheriffs' seal and the seals of them
by whom it was made, also this writ ; as lately upon the finding of an
inquisition, taken at the king's command by William de Walleworth
mayor of the city of London and escheator therein, that the said
James at his death held the premises, which he formerly had
for life by grant and demise of William de Weston and Margery
his wife sometime wife of Robert de Upton for a yearly rent of
101. 16s. 8d. payable to the said William and Margery during the said
Margery's life and to her heirs during the life of the said James, with
reversion of the premises after his death to the said WiUiam and
Margery and to the said Margery's heirs, that after the said William's
death the said Margery granted to the king, his heirs and assigns, all
her estate in the rent and reversion aforesaid, that the said James
attorned tenant to the king, that the king granted the said rent and
reversion to William de Thorp knight and William Pek for the hfe of
either of them with reversion after the death of William de Thorp,
WilUam Pek and the said James to the prioress and sisters of the
Ijouse of the order of preachers by the king newly founded at

49 EDWARD III. 133

1375. Membrane 34 — cont.

Derteford in aid of their maintenance, that by virtue of this grant the
said James attorned himself to William de Thorp and Wilham Pek
both now deceased, that by their death the rent and reversion of the
premises fell to the said prioress and sisters, that they by charter
after gave the same to the king and his heirs, and that by virtue of
their grant the said James attorned himself to the king, the king by
writ ordered the sheriffs to give notice to the tenants of the premises
to be in chancery in the octaves of St. Hilary last in order to shew
cause wherefore the same ought not to be seized into the king's hand
and remain with him and his heirs, and wherefore such tenants ought
not to answer to the king for the issues thereof taken since the death
of the said James, and further to do and receive what the court should
determine, and the sheriffs returned that they gave notice accordingly
to the said John Vyne ; and that process between the king and the
said tenant being after continued to the quinzaine of Easter last,
John Vyne appearing in person in the chancery at London acknow-
ledged the king's right to have the premises to him and his heirs as
by the inquisition supposed, and surrendered the same to the king,
releasing whatsoever he had therein, and renouncing his right in that
behalf.

Membrane 33.

May 21. To Thomas de lUeston escheator in Middlesex. Order bo deliver
Westminster, to Adam Fraunceys the younger the manor of Edelmeton, 20 wain
loads of brushwood to be taken yearly in the out park of Enefeld
which was of Humphrey de Bohun late earl of Hereford, four messuages,
four carucates of land, 93^- acres of meadow in the common marsh,
166 acres 1 rood of pasture, 46 acres 3 roods of great wood, 120 acres
of underwood, and 4Z. 18s. \d. of rent in Edelmeton and Totenham, a
messuage, 38 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow and 2 acres of pasture
in Edelmeton and Enefeld taken into the king's hand by the death
of Adam Fraunceys citizen of London, together with the issues thereof
taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that at his death the said Adam held no lands in that county in chief
nor of others in his demesne as of fee, but that he held for life the
said manor with 20 loads of brushwood to be taken as aforesaid in
chief by knight service by" grant of Robert Bealknap and John Wroth
the younger made with the king's licence, the premises in Edelmeton
and Totenham by grant of William Halden and John Osekyn citizens
of London, Thomas Byeston vicar of Edelmeton, Thomas PateshuU
chaplain and John Ussher, and the premises in Edelmeton and Enefeld
by grant of John Ussher and William de Ancroft, all with remainder to
the said Adam the younger and to the heirs of his body, that the said
messuages, land, meadow, pasture, wood and rent were lately held
of the manor of Edelmeton, and that after the said deceased acquired
that manor the same were with the said manor held in chief by the
service of one knight's fee and of rendering 13*. 4d. a year at the
exchequer by the hands of the sheriff of Mddlesex ; and the king
has taken the homage and fealty of the said Adam the younger. By p.s.

May 20. To Geoffrey de Dereham steward of the honour of Reylegh. Order

Westminster, to remove the king's hand, and not to meddle further with a messuage

and 36 acres of land in Reylegh held by James Parker, delivering

134 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 33 — cont.

up any issues thereof taken ; as lately upon the finding of an inquisition,
taken at the king's command by Roger de Wolfreston late escheator
in Essex, that the said James at his death held no lands in that county
in chief in his demesne as of fee, but by fine levied in the late king's
court held the premises of others than the king by gift of John Smolt
the elder to the said James and Katherine bis wife and to the heirs
of their bodies with remainder for lack of such an heir to the right
heirs of the said James, that the said James and Katherine are dead
without issue, that Walter Parker son of Thomas son of the said
James is cousin and the next heir of the said James and of full age,
that it was told to the then steward of William de Bohun late earl
of Norhampton, who held the said honour with the manor of Estwodeto
farm of Queen Philippa for a term of 20 years, that John son of John
Fullere the younger a neif of that manor was cousin and next heir of
the said Katherine, having no knowledge of the fine above recited, and
entered the premises, wherefore the said steward ordered the bailiff of
the said manor to seize the premises into the said earl's hand and
answer for the issues thereof until the said neif would receive and
hold the same by way of increase according to the custom of the said
manor ; and now the said Walter has petitioned the king for livery
of the premises, shewing that he is cousin and heir of the said James
as aforesaid, and the king ordered the said Geoffrey to certify in
chancery under his seal the manner and cause of his taking and keeping
the same in the king's hand, and to be in chancery at a set day now
past to give information touching the king's right to the premises
now claimed by the said Walter by virtue of the said gift and fine,
and he has certified that after the said Katherine's death the said John
son of John Eullere the younger the lord's neif entered the premises aa
her next heir, wherefore order was given to seize the same into the
lord's hand as a bondage, and appearing in chancery the said Geoffrey
said that he knew no other cause for taking or keeping the premises in
the king's hand ; and the king reckons that cause insufficient.

To John Stanhope of Rampton escheator in Notynghamshire.

Westminster. Order to deliver to Agnes sister and heir of Thomas son and heir of
John de Longvilers tenant in chief, a messuage in Soutleverton,
one carucate of land in the said town of Leverton and Northcotom,
20 acres of meadow in Trentmerssh, 12 acres of meadow in Humburme-
dewe, 6s. 4c?. of rent there, and six cottages in Leverton and Cotom
taken into the king's hand by the death of the said John Longevillers
and Thomas and by reason of her nonage ; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken at his command by John Foucher late escheator,
that John son of John Longvilers knight at his death held no lands
in that county in chief in his demesne as of fee nor in service, but by
gift and feoffment of John his father held the premises of others than
the king with reversion to John the father and to his heirs if John the
son should die without an heir of his body, and that John the son died
without issue, wherefore the same ought by the form of the gift to
remain to the said Agnes, whom Robert son of Ralph Cromwell has
taken to wife, the said Thomas having died within age in the king's
wardship ; and on 13 December last her age was proved, and the
king took the fealty of the said Robert, and commanded livery to be
given to the said Robert and Agnes of her said father's lands.
Vacated, because otherwise upon the Close Roll of the ^Sih year.

49 EDWARD III. 135

1375. Membrane 33 — cont.

May 27. To John Sergeant escheator in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and
Westminster, the march of Wales adjacent. Order to remove the king's hand, and
not to meddle further with the castle, town and lordship of Bergeveny
taken into the king's hand by the death of John de Hastynges earl
of Pembroke, Id. of rent excepted, delivering to Anne his wife any
issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken
by the escheator, that the said earl at his death held no lands in the
counties and march aforesaid in chief in his demesne as of fee, but
long before his death with the king's licence enfeoffed Walter Amyas,
John Abraham, John Doune, John Prat, Ralph de Walsham and
Thomas de Crekkelade of the premises, to hold to them and their
heirs, rendering to the earl and to his heirs Id. a, year, that after the
said feofiees by charter with the king's licence gave the premises to
the said earl and Anne for their lives, and that the same are held in
chief by the service of keeping the said castle in time of war in
Wales ; and the king has taken the said Anne's fealty.

June 5. To John Sergeant escheator in Gloucestershire. Order to remove

Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the castle and lordship
of Sturguyll, the town of Chepestowe and the manor of Todenham
taken into the king's hand by the death of John de Hast3Tiges earl of
Pembroke, delivering to Anne his wife any issues thereof taken ; as the
king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said
earl at his death held no lands in that bailiwick in chief or of others
in his demesne as of fee nor in service, but held the premises jointly
with the said Anne for a term of 40 years by demise of Margaret
Maresshall dame de S.egrave.

Membrane 32.

May 1. To the mayor and sheriff and the coroner of Bristol, and to the

Westminster, keepers of the passage in that port. Order, if assured by inquisition
or otherwise that Andrew de Nodde was only servant of certain
merchants of Florence, and drowned himself owing to infirmity and
not of malice, and that the ship, money and merchandise hereinafter
mentioned were arrested for no other cause, to dearrest the same
without delay, and if they shall find that the said Andrew drowned
himself of his own malice and not by reason of infirmity, to keep his
own goods (if any), and to deliver to the said merchants or their
attorneys the ship, money and all other their goods and merchandise,
namely to every one such as he may prove to be his ; as on behalf of
the said merchants the king has learned that by the said Andrew
their attorney therein they lately freighted a certain ship at Bour-
deaux with iron, salt and other merchandise in place of merchandise
brought thither from Flanders, and brought the same so freighted to
England to the town of Bristol, that after its coming thither the said
Andrew suddenly fell into a frenzy and drowned himself in the river
of that town, and that for that cause the said mayor etc. have arrested
and are detaining the said ship and their money and merchandise
therein, although the said Andrew had no property in the same,
praying the king to dearrest the said ship, money and merchandise.

April 23. To Richard Lyouns of London. Order not to meddle henceforward

Westminster, in the levy, collection or receipt in the port of London, in singular

the places from thence to Gravesende on either side the river Thames,

136 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 32 — cont.

at Gravesende and from thence to Tillebury on the Essex side, of
the subsidy of 2s. of every tun of wine and 6d. in the pound of goods
and merchandise whatsoever brought to England or taken thence,
wool, hides and woolfells excepted, which was granted to the king
by the prelates, lords and merchants of the realm in the parliament
holden at Westminster on the morrow of St. Edmund the King in
the 47th year of his reign, although lately the king granted and to
farm demised to the said Richard that subsidy for the second year
of the grant thereof, namely from Christmas now past for one whole
year, in the ports and places of England whatsoever, within liberties
and without, wherein wines or merchandise should be laded or un-
laded ; as the king by letters patent has appointed Richard Fraunceys
and Robert de Carton to take, levy and collect the same to his use
in the places above mentioned. It is the king's will that Richard
Lyouns be thereof discharged toward the king.

April 23. To Richard Lyons citizen of London. Order not to meddle hence-
Westminster, forward in the collection, levy and receipt of the petty custom in
the port of London and in singular the ports and members adjacent,
although lately the king by letters patent granted and demised to
him to farm the petty custom in the port and places aforesaid from
Christmas last until Christmas next ; as the king by letters patent
has appointed Richard Fraunceys and Robert de Garton by them-
selves and their deputies to levy, collect and take to the king's use
during pleasure the petty custom in the port of London etc. to Tille-
bury (as in the last). It is the king's will that Richard Lyons be
thereof discharged toward him.

May 24. To Roger Keterich escheator in Essex. Order to remove the king's
Westminster, hand and not to meddle further with a messuage, 21 acres of land
and 8.S. 'id. of rent in Horndon which were of John Davy of Wynters-
hell by BiUirica, delivering to him any issues thereof taken ; as lately
the king ordered the escheator to certify in chancery the cause where-
fore the premises were by him taken into the king's hand, and he
certified that he seized into the king's hand a messuage and 20 acres
of land in Botelespirie which were of the said John, by name of a
messuage and 20 acres of land in Horndon which were of John Davyd
of Botelespirie, for that it was found by inquisition, before him taken,
that the said John being indicted for felony, namely for the death of
John Baroun who was John Baroun the younger, became a fugitive ;
and by certificate of John de Cavendissh, sent into chancery at the
king's command, it is found that John Davy was before John de
Cavendissh and his fellows justices appointed for delivery of the
gaol of Colcestre castle acquitted of the said felony, and that he
never withdrew himself by reason thereof.

May 28. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order, upon the
Westminster, petition of Richard Ravenser the king's clerk, clerk of the hanaper
of chancery, to view certain indentures, to receive of him 383 charters
contained in a bag of ' canevace ' and cancel them, allowing the said
Richard in his account at the exchequer the fees for the same ; as
his petition shews that, among other charters and letters patent which
he received of Richard de Thoresby late keeper of the hanaper, he
received by indentures 383 charters of divers pardons for felonies

49 EDWARD III. 137

1375. Membrane 32 — cont.

and seditions by the king made before he took up his said office,
which charters by lapse of time have utterly lost their force, and that
the treasurer and barons are purposing unlawfully to charge him
at the exchequer with the fees for those charters, although upon his
account he deUvered the same to them in the said bag in order to be
discharged, praying the king to make provision for his discharge.

June 6. To the collectors in NorfEolk of the tenth and fifteenth last granted

Westminster, to the king by the commons of England, and to the mayor of Lenne.
Order to cause all and singular the men of that town to be compelled
and distrained to pay without delay all sums of money reasonably
assessed upon them and every one of them according to their estate
and means as well for their tenements and rents as for their moveable
goods, sparmg none, and to answer to the king for the same, so that
by default of the collectors and mayor payment of those sums be not
delayed, nor the poor commonalty of the said town unduly charged
or grieved ; as by grievous complaint made on behalf of the said
commonalty the king has learned that although all the men of the
town rich and poor are by the taxers and collectors assessed to the
said tenth and fifteenth, every one according to his estate and means
and according to the quantity of his tenements and rents and of his
moveable goods in the said town, certain rich men and sufficient
having most lands, rents and goods therein have refused and do now
refuse to pay the sums upon them, assessed, averring that they ought
not to be taxed for their tenements and rents, to the king's hurt and
prejudice, delaying payment of the tenth and fifteenth, and to the
oppression and destruction of the commonalty, wherefore they have
prayed the king's aid ; and the king is aware that every man ought
to be charged to payment thereof according to his estate and means
as well for his tenements and rents as for his moveable goods.

Membrane 31.

May 27. Order to the sheriff of Norhampton to cause a coroner to be elected
Westminster, instead of Ivo Gobyon, who is insufficiently qualified.

June 1. To the mayor and bailiffs of the town of Suthampton and every

Westminster, of them. Order to cause no wrong, trouble, hurt or grievance
to the warden and brethren of the order of friars minors dwelling in
that town and celebrating for the health of the faithful, but to
protect and defend them so that they may peaceably go on in divine
services without let or wrong, for which the king may deservedly
commend the mayor and bailiffs ; as in consideration of the honesty
of their rehgion it is the king's will to favour the said warden and
brethren, as befits his majesty.
Et erat patens.

Order to the sheriff [of Berkes, in margin] to cause verderers in the
king's forest of Wyndesore to be elected instead of Thomas Cruchefeld,
John atte More, John de Yevyndon and Richard Whatrigge, who
are dead.

Like order, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff [of Surrey, in margin]
to cause a verderer in the said forest to be elected instead of WilUam
atte Park, who is dead.

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May 26. To John Sayville escheator in Yorkshire. Order not to meddle
Westminster, further with the manors of Raskelf and Crakhall and divers lands
in Carleton and Coverdale, Welle, Newebiggynge, Thoraldby and
Burton and a third part of the pasture of Wensladale upon the earl's
soil held in dower by Alice who was wife of Ralph de Neville tenant in
chief of the heritage of John de Neville son and heir of the said Ralph,
and taken into the king's hand by her death, delivering up any issues
thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the
escheator that the said Alice at her death held no lands in that
county in chief nor of others in her demesne as of fee, but held in
dower of the right and heritage of the said John de Neville the manor
of Raskelf of the heirs of the lord de Moubray tenant in chief being
within age and in the king's hand, the manor of Crakhall and other
the premises of others than the king ; and on 10 October in the list
year of his reign the king took the homage and fealty of the said
John [de Neville] and commanded livery to be given him of the
premises.

Vacated, because otherwise below.

July 3. To Thomas de Illeston escheator in Kent and Surrey. Order in

Westminster, the name of the king's lordship to take a simple seisin within the
gates of the abbey of St. Augustine Canterbury, now void by the
death of Thomas Colwell the last abbot it is said, and not to meddle
by reason of this vacancy with the said abbey or the temporalities
or any propriety and goods thereto belonging, dehvering without
deduction to the prior and convent any issues thereof taken, for it
is the king's will that the escheator be thereof discharged toward
him, saving to the king during this vacancy the knights' fees held
of the abbey, the advowsons of churches and escheats which shall
fall in during the vacancy, and the keeping of any lands acquired
by the abbey since 1 September 9 Edward II ; as on that day the
late king by letters patent and by a fine of 200 marks with him made
by the then abbot and convent, and for a remission and pardon which
they made with the said king of 500 marks wherein king Edward I
was bound to them by his letters patent, which they surrendered,
granted to the said abbot and convent that at the next vacancy
the prior and convent should have the keeping of the abbey
for 600 marks, and that thenceforward at every vacancy of
the said abbey the prior and convent for the time being should
have the keeping of the abbey and the temporalities thereof
with all property and goods thereto belonging as fully as the abbot
and convent had in times past when the see was filled, so that they
should have free administration and disposal thereof as they should
see best, saving to the king the knights' fees and advowsons so that
all yearly rents and services thereof arising during vacancies should
remain to the prior and convent, and saving also escheats which at
the end of every vacancy, namely after the fealty of the abbot elect,
confirmed or appointed, should be delivered and remain to the abbot,
prior and convent and to their successors without trouble or let of
the king, his heirs or ministers, rendering to the king for every vacancy
after the first whether it should endure half a year or less 600 marks,
namely 300 marks within the first two months of such vacancy and
300 marks before the end of the next two months after those, and if
it should endure one whole year after the half year 1,000 marks for

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1375. Membrane 31 — cont.

that year, and for a greater or less time after the half year in pro-
portion, so that no sheriff, escheator or other bailiff or minister of
the king should by reason of a vacancy meddle in the keeping of the
abbey or its cells, the manors or other property or goods thereto
belonging, except that at the beginning of every vacancy the escheator
or other minister of the king for the time being should take a simple
seisin as aforesaid and forthwith depart without taking or carrying
aught away, so that by reason thereof he should not make his abode
there more than one day nor leave any substitute in his room, saving
also to the king the keeping of any lands or rents by the abbot and
convent thereafter acquired in fee, to be kept during vacancies by the
escheator or other the king's ministers, so that no escheator or other
minister should by reason thereof enter or meddle in the abbey or
aught thereto belonging.

June 8. To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon petition lately made on

Westminster, behalf of Stephen Philip an alien, by mainprise of John de Stoke
clerk and brother Michael prior of Longbenyngton to set him free
from Neugate prison without delay ; as the said petition shews that
without the king's licence he lately entered the realm by the port of
London, that he was by the keeper of the port taken upon suspicion
that he so entered to spy out the king's secrets and reveal them to
his adversaries abroad, and was delivered to the sheriffs to be kept in
the said prison in safe custody until command should be given by the
king for his deliverance, and that he is there detained although he
entered not for that nor for any evil cause, praying for deliverance ;
and the king ordered the sheriffs by inquisition or otherwise to take
information touching the behaviour and condition of the said
Stephen therein, and if they should find him not suspect or guilty
and detained for that cause and for none other, to take of him security
for his good behaviour toward the king, his realm and subjects, and
to set him free, certifying in chancery what they should do at that
command ; and they certified that the said Stephen entered the
realm without licence in order to visit a certain monk his friend born
in Normandy and dwelling at Longbynyngton for maintenance and
livelihood, and not to spy out nor reveal the king's secrets, that he is
of good behaviour and condition as they have made careful inquisition,
and that they deferred to set him free for that he might not find
security according to the form of the king's command ; and the said
John and Michael, appearing in person in chancery, have mainpemed
for his good behaviour, and that he shall attempt nought which may
tend to the hurt or prejudice of the king, his realm or subjects.

June 4. To Thomas de Illeston escheator in Sussex. Order to remove the

Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with 60 acres of land in
Eldebury taken into the king's hand by the death of Thomas atte
More, dehvering up any issues thereof taken ; as the king has
learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that Thomas atte
More at his death held no lands in that county in chief in demesne
nor in service, but held that land of others than the king, and that
John his son aged 19 years is his next heir.

June 18. To the sheriff of Northumberland. Order to cause a coroner to be
Westminster, elected instead of Nicholas Ingowe ; as Henry de Percy has testified

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1375. Membrane 31 — cont.

in chancery that the said Nicholas is insufficiently qualified, veherefore
the king has removed him.

Like order to the same sheriff for election of a coroner instead of
John Walyngton.

Like order to the same sheriff for election of a coroner instead of
William Hidewyn.

June 24. Order to the sheriff of Surrey to cause a coroner to be elected
Westminster, iastead of John Amondesham, who is too aged to labour in that office.

Membrane 30.

June 12. To Richard Waterden escheator in Norfolk and Suffolk. Order to
Westminster, suffer the now dean and chapter of the church of St. Paul London to
have the keeping and full disposal of the bishopric of London, now
void by the translation of Simon the last bishop to be archbishop of
Canterbury, and of all temporalities thereof in that bailiwick, with
all property and goods to the same belonging, delivering to them any
issues thereof taken since that vacancy began, saving to the king
the knights' fees and advowsons of churches to the bishopric
belonging and escheats which shall fall in during this vacancy, also
the keeping during this vacancy of any lands by the bishops acquired
and annexed to the bishopric since 19 December in the 11th year of
the reign ; as on that day the king by letters patent granted to the
dean and chapter that at every vacancy of the said bishopric they
and their successors should have the keeping thereof and of all the
temporalities with all property and goods thereto belonging as fully
as the bishops had when the see was filled or as the king might or
ought to have had if the keeping thereof were kept in his hand, saving
the knights' fees and advowsons and the escheats falling in during
such vacancies, which escheats at the end of a vacancy, namely after
the fealty of the bishop elect and confirmed or appointed, should be
delivered and remain to the bishop and his successors, and saving
to the king and his heirs the keeping of any lands and rents by the
bishops thereafter acquired in fee, to be kept by the escheators and
other ministers of the king during such vacancies, rendering to the
king for every vacancy, if it should endure one whole year, l.OOOZ.
whereat the bishopric is yearly taxed, and if for a greater or less
time in proportion.

The Hke to the following :

Roger Keterich escheator in Essex and Hertfordshire.

Thomas de Illeston escheator in Surrey, Sussex and Middlesex.

WilHam Walworth mayor of the city of London and escheator
therein.

June 27. To Thomas Walssh escheator in Leycestershire. Order to deliver
Westminster, to Thomas son of Giles de Erdyngton and to Margaret his wife the
manor of Barwe upon Sore taken into the king's hand for the causes
hereinafter mentioned ; as Henry de Erd3Tigton lately acquired of
Ralph Basset to him and his heirs a fourth part of the said manor,
which is held in chief, and of John Lestraunge another fourth part,
and after Giles de Erdyngton (now deceased) entered the said manor
without due process or livery of the king's court, and thereof enfeoffed
William le Walssh late parson of Upton and Thomas Wylde chaplain
and their heirs, and having full and peaceable seisin thereof the said

49 EDWARD III. 141

1375. Membrane 30—cont.

William and Thomas after gave the said manor to the said Giles and
Elizabeth his wife for life, with remainder to the said Thomas son of
Giles and to the said Margaret and to the heirs of their bodies, with
remainder for lack of such an heir to the said Giles and his heirs, the
king's licence for these things not having been obtained, and
the manor is by the escheator taken into the king's hand as well by the
death of the said Elizabeth as by reason of the trespasses aforesaid ;
and the king of his favour and for 201. by the said Thomas son of
Giles and by the said Margaret paid has pardoned those trespasses,
granting by letters patent so far as in him lies that Thomas son of
Giles and the said Margaret shall hold the said manor to them and the
heirs of their bodies with remainder to the heirs and assigns of the
said Giles without let of the king or his heirs, their justices, eacheators,
sheriffs or other bailiffs or ministers whatsoever.

June 27. To Thomas Walssh escheator in Leycestershire and Warwickshire.
Westminster. Order to remove the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the
manors of Knossyngton co. Leycester and Erdyngton co. Warrewyk
taken into the king's hand by the death of Elizabeth who was wife
of Giles de Erdyngton, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as
the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the
said Elizabeth at her death held no lands in chief in her demesne as
of fee, but by gift of Henry de Cobynton and John Wynnshurst
chaplain held the said manors of others than the king, and that
Thomas de Erdyngton her son is her next heir and of full age.

June 3. To Richard Husee and John Shottere vendors of underwood within

Westminster, the king's forest of Melchet. Order to deUver by indenture to Robert

Bunte and George Joce, whom the king has appointed to repair his

manor of ClarjTidon and the -paling of his park there, for the purpose

of such repairs, all moneys in their hands of the sale aforesaid.

The like to the following :

John Lokeharm and John Justice vendors of underwood within

Claryndon park.
Thomas Wysdam and John Wydeford vendors of underwood in
Grovele forest.

June 27. To Walter Cvfrewast escheator in Dorset. Order to remove the
Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Corfe Malyn,
taken into the king's hand by the death of Elizabeth who was wife
of Gyles de Erdyngton, dehvering up any issues thereof taken ; as
the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the
said Elizabeth at her death held no lands in that county in chief in
her demesne as of fee, but held the said manor of others than the king,
and that Thomas de Erdyngton her son is her next heir and of full
age.

July 10 To OUver de Hamham escheator in Berkshire and Wiltesir. Order

Westminster, to take the fealty of Katherine wife of John de Estbury for the manor
of Blaggrove according to the form of a schedule enclosed, and to
remove the king's hand and meddle no further with the manors of
Blagsrove and Haddele, a messuage, one carucate of land and 30s.
of rent in Uplambome, a messuage, one carucate of land and 3 acres
of meadow in Wynterbome Earls and Wynterborne Forde, and one

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1375. Membrane 30 — cont.

carucate of land in Mymbury taken into the king's hand by the said
John's death, deUvering up any issues thereof taken ; as the king has
learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said John
at his death held the manor of Blaggrove of the heirs of the earl of
Hereford tenant in chief, who are within age and in the king's
wardship, the manor of Haddele as Jointly enfeoffed with Katherine
his wife, and the residue of the premises as jointly enfeoffed with his
said wife and Thomas their son of others than the king.

July 12. To Roger Keterich escheator in Essex. Order to remove the king's
Westminster, hand, and not to meddle further with a messuage and 14 acres of land
in Dunton taken into the king's hand by reason of the outlawry of
John Laurence of Dunton, delivering to Henry Foucher and Alice
his wife any issues thereof taken since the death of Joan late wife of
the said John, who was wife of Andrew le Nyng' likewise deceased ; as
the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the
said John, who was outlawed for felony, on the day of his outlawry
held the premises in right of the said Joan, that the said Andrew
and Joan held the same for life by demise of Robert Colman of Little
Burstede with remainder to Alice Cooke yet living whom the said Henry
has taken to wife, and that they are held of others than the king.

Membrane 29.

July 6. To John Karnels escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order, if

Westminster, partition thereof be not yet made nor livery given, in presence of the
heirs and parceners, if being warned they will attend, to make a
partition into four equal parts of a messuage, three cottages, one
virgate of land and 4 acres of meadow in Silveston, and to cause
Thomas Wolfencote, son of. Joan one of the sisters of Richard father
of John de Braundeston, to have seisin of his purparty together with
the issues of that purparty taken since 12 July in the 46th year of
the reign ; as upon the finding of an inquisition, taken at the king's
command by Simon Warde then escheator, that the said John at his
death held the premises in chief in his demesne as of fee by service of
serjeanty, namely to taste the king's wine when he should make his abode
in his manor of Sylveston, and divers other manors and lands in that
county of others than the king, and that the said Thomas, John
Assheby son of Margery the second sister of the said Richard, both of
full age, Agnes de Foxle daughter of John son of Olive his third sister,
and John Mabely son of Richard son of Margaret his fourth sister,
both within age, are cousins and next heirs of John de Braundeston, on
12 July aforesaid the king respited the homage of the said Thomas
and John Assheby for their purparties to a set day now past, and
ordered the late escheator to take their fealty, to take of them
security for payment of their relief at the exchequer, to make a
partition of the premises into four equal parts, and to cause the said
Thomas and John Assheby to have seisin of their respective purparties,
with a proviso that every one of the said heirs should have a share of
the lands so held in chief and should be a tenant of the king, keeping
in the king's hand until further order the purparties of the said Agnes
and John Mabely ; and the king has now taken the homage and
fealty of the said Thomas. Proviso (as before) ; and order to send the
partition to be enrolled in chancery.

49 EDWARD III. 143

1376. Membrane 29 — cont.

July 14. To Walter Sifrewast escheator in Dorset. Order, if the parcels
Westminster, hereinafter mentioned are in the king's hand for the cause stated and
for none other, and if assured by oath of true men of his bailiwick that
the lands recovered are parcel of the manor of Wynfred Neubourgh
which is held in chief, to take the fealty of Hawise wife of Thomas
son and heir of Robert de Neuburgh, and to deliver the said parcels
to her according to the effect of the judgments herein recited ; as on
18 March in the 11th year of his reign the king by letters patent
gave licence to the said Robert to enfeoff Nicholas de Neuburgh clerk
and Adam Tetteboume clerk and their heirs of the said manor, so
that they having full and peaceable seisin thereof might give the
same to the said Robert for life with remainder to the said Thomas
and Hawise and to the heirs of their bodies ; and now the said Hawise
has petitioned the king for restitution of divers parcels thereof,
shewing that after the said Robert's death the said Thomas obtained'
possession of the said manor and without the king's licence aliened
those parcels to divers persons for life, namely to John Bagge and
John his son 6 acres of land, to John Tiddelyng 3 acres of land, to
Richard Font 18 acres of land and 1 acre of meadow, to William
Jattey and Joan his wife 10 acres of land and 2 acres of meadow, to
Avice Saldyns 18 acres of land and J acre of meadow, to Edward
Mantel 30 acres of land and 5 acres of meadow, to William Reynald
and Joan his wife and Robert Wylly 3 acres of land and ^ acre of
meadow, to WiUiam Cod and Maud his wife 6 acres of land and J acre
of meadow, to Joan Bagge 16 acres of land and ^ acre of meadow,
to Avice Malyns 3 acres of land, to Nicholas Malyn a messuage and
1 acre of meadow, to Maud Terryes 3 acres of land, to John Stoke
5 acres of land and J acre of meadow, to Henry Gylmjrn and Alice his
wife 18 acres of land and J acre of meadow, to John Penbrygge and
Joan his wife 3 acres of land and ^ acre of meadow, to Avice who was
wife of John Gydyion 5 acres of land and 1 rood of meadow, to Avice
Shippester 3 acres of land, to Richard Duryng and Christiana his wife
8 acres of land and 1 acre of meadow, to William Kemere and Margery
his wife 10 acres of land and 1 acre of meadow, to Nicholas Catour
18 acres of land and 1 acre of meadow, to Roger Raulys and Avice
his wife 6 acres of land and 1 acre of meadow, to Geoffrey Warfoule
3 acres of land and ^ acre of meadow, to John Tyte 6 acres of land
and i acre of meadow, to John Colyns 18 acres of land and 1 acre of
meadow, to John Beaugraunt and Agnes his wife 3 acres of land and
1 acre of meadow, to Isolda who was wife of William Snow 3 acres of
land and 1 rood of meadow, to Avice North 3 acres of land and 1 rood
of meadow, to Nicholas Tidelyng and Edith his wife a messuage, to
John Possch' and Christina his wife 20 acres of land and 4 acres of
meadow, to Robert atte Water 3 acres of land and 1 acre of meadow,
to Clement Mulward and Avice his wife 3 acres of land and 1 acre of
meadow, and to John Whiteclyve and Alice his wife 3 acres of
meadow all in Wynfred Neubourgh, and that although she overlived
the said Thomas, and by judgments rendered in the king's court upon
the records and processes of causes before the justices of the Bench
by divers writs of cui in vita recovered the said parcels against the
persons named, as appears by the tenor of those records and processes
which the king has caused to come before him in chancery, Adam
atte More late escheator took the said parcels into the king's
hand, pretending that in those alienations trespasses are committed
against the king, and the same are yet in the king's hand.

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July 10. To John Sayvylle escheator in Yorkshire. Order not to meddle
Westminster, further with the manors of Raskelf and Crakhall and divers lands
in Carleton and Coverdale, Welle, Nywebyggyngge, Thoraldby and
Burton, a third part of the pasture of Wensladale upon the soil of the
earl of Richemund, and 40Z. 6s. M. of rent issuing from the manor of
Sutton in Galtres which Alice who was wife of Ralph de Nevylle
tenant in chief at her death held in dower of the right and heritage of
John de Nevylle son and heir of the said Ralph, and which by her death
are taken into the king's hand, delivering up any issues thereof taken ;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that
the said Ahce at her death held no lands in that county in chief nor of
others in her demesne as of fee, but held as aforesaid the manor of
Raskelf of the heirs of lord de Moubray tenant in chief, who are within
age and in the king's hand, the manor of Crakhall and other the
premises of others than the king ; and on 10 October in the 41st year
of his reign the king took the homage and fealty of the said John
[de Nevylle] and commanded livery to be given him of his said father's
lands.

MEMBRANE 28.

July 20. To John de Sayville escheator in Yorkshire and Westmorland.
Westminster. Order to deliver to Ingelram de Coucy earl of Bedford and Isabel his
wife the king's daughter the manors and moiety hereinafter mentioned,
with the knights' fees, advowsons of churches and other appurtenances,
taken into the king's hand by the death of Joan who was wife of John
de Coupland, together with the issues thereof taken since her death ;
as lately of his favour the king by letters patent granted to the said
earl and Isabel and to the heirs of their bodies the remainder of all
the manors and lands held for life by the said Joan with remainder to
the king, and the knights' fees, advowsons of churches, hospitals,
religious houses, vicarages and chapels, the parks, forests, chaces, woods,
warrens, fisheries, moors, marshes, turbaries, meadows, feedings,
pastures, services of tenants free and neif, Uberties, escheats, wards,
marriages, reliefs, commodities, profits etc. thereto belonging, which by
virtue of the said earl's charter ought to have remained to the king ; and
now it is found by inquisition, taken by the escheator at the king's
command, that the said Joan held for life the manors of Thornton, Coggill
and Midleton co. York, the manor of Wynandermer with the members
and appurtenances, namely the hamlets of Lageden, Loghrygge,
Grysmer, Hamelsate, Troutebek, Appilthwayt, Crosthwayt, Strike-
landkell and Hoton, the manor of Castirton and a moiety of the
manor of Kyrkeby Kendale co. Westmorland, with remainder as
aforesaid, and that the manors of Wynandermer and Castirton and
the said moiety with the members are held in chief by the service of
the moiety of one fee of barony [unius feodi Baronie*), the other manors
of others than the king ; and the king has of his favour respited the
homage and fealty of the said earl, who is dwelUng over sea with the
king's licence, until his return to England. By K,

To Richard de Hoghton escheator in Lancashire. Order to remove
the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of
Moresholme, the moieties of the manors of Wiresdale and Assheton

* Sic. Also in the original inquisition.

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1375. Membrane 28 — cont.

and the third part of the manor of Whytyngton, with the knights'
fees, advowsons of churches and other appurtenances thereof in his
baihwick taken into the king's hand by the death of Joan who was
wife of John de Coupland, dehvering to the said earl and Isabel any
issues thereof taken ; as lately of his favour etc. (as above) ; and it
'. is found that she held the premises for life etc. ; and that the same

are held of others than the king. By K.

Membrane 27.

July 5. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to stay

Westminster, their demand made by exchequer summons upon Agnes who was
wife of John Mautravers the elder and is his executrix to answer to
the king for the issues of the manor of Rathgell co. Lemeryk or to
account for the same during the time the manor was by the king's
commission in her said husband's keeping, discharging her and Robert
Rous knight, Joan his wife, John Daroundell, Eleanor his wife and
all others at the exchequer of England of the said issues or the value
of that manor ; as lately upon the finding of an inquisition, taken
at the king's command by Nicholas de Bekenesfeld then escheator
in Ireland and returned in the chancery of England, that John
Mautravers the younger at his death held the said manor in chief
by knight service for his life by demise of John Mautravers the elder
with reversion to John the elder and to his heirs, at the suit of the
said John the elder in chancery in the octaves of the Purification in
the 37th year of the reign, averring that the said manor was held
of the countess Dessemond as of her manor of Inskysty and not in
chief, for that it was before the king alleged that the same is held
of the king as found by the said inquisition, and was without the
king's Ucence aliened by the said John the elder to the said John
the younger for life, the king sent the record and process of the
business for debate before the justices appointed to hold pleas which
follow the justiciary of Ireland, committing meanwhile the keeping
of the said manor to the said John the elder according to the statute,
so that he should answer at the exchequer of Dubhn for the issues or the
value thereof if it should be determined that the manor or the keeping
thereof ought to pertain to the king ; and subsequently the said
Robert and Joan, John de Arundell and Eleanor, the said Joan and
Eleanor being cousins and heirs of the said John the elder who died
while the business was pending without debate, and the said Agnes
being his wife and executrix who is distrained to render account as
aforesaid, appearing in person in the said chancery, averred that
the said manor at the time of the alienation was held of the late
countess of Dessemond, and is now held of the earl of Dessemund as
of their manor of Inskysty and not of the king, as they were ready
to shew forth in due manner, craving that the king's hand be removed,
and Michael Skillyng the king's attorney offered for the king to prove
that the same was held in chief by knight service, and was without
the king's Ucence aliened as aforesaid, craving that inquisition be
made by the country, and the said Robert, Joan, John [de Arundell J
Eleanor and Agnes likewise, wherefore a day was given them to be
in chancery in the quinzaine of Midsummer next to do and receive
what should be lawful in the premises ; and willing to be fuUy certibea
concerning the business the king appointed the chancellor of Ireland,
- - CB 10

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1375. Membrane 27 — cent.

Robert Holywode chief baron of the exchequer of Ireland, William
de Karlille baron of the said exchequer, the escheator of Ireland,
Walter Lanfant knight and iVIichael Laweles, five, four, three and
two of them, by the oath of knights and other true men of Ireland
not of kinship or affinity with the parties or with the earl of Dessemund,
son and heir of the said countess, to take the proof aforesaid, com-
manding the said chancellor and the others to summon to them the
king's Serjeants and others of the council of Ireland who ought to be
summoned and the said parties, to take information touching the
business, and at set days and places by them provided to
take the said proof, sending the same to the chancery of England
under the king's seal used in Ireland before the quinzaine of Mid-
summer or on that day at latest ; and now it is found by inquisition,
taken by virtue of the king's command before the said escheator,
Walter and Michael and returned in the chancery of England, that
the said manor of Rathgell is not held in chief but of the earl of
Dessemond as of his manor of Inskysty by the service of 40s. of the
king's service when a scutage is current and by suit of the earl's court
of Inskysty from quinzaine to quinzaine, and that at the time of the
alienation the same was held of the said countess by the services and
suit aforesaid and not in chief.

The like, mutatis, mutandis, to the treasurer of Ireland and the
barons of the exchequer of Ireland.

July 8. To Thomas Walssh escheator in Leycestershire. Order to remove

Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Houby
taken into the king's hand by the death of Edmund de Fretheby
knight, delivering to Margaret his wife any issues thereof taken ; as
the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the
said Edmund at his death held that manor jointly with the said
Margaret of the gift of Robert de Melton to them and the heirs male
of their bodies, with remainder for lack of such an heir to the said
Edmund's right heirs, and that the same is held of others than the
king.

To John Carnelles escheator in Norhamptonshire. Like order
concerning certain lands in Harleston, Heyford, Bryngton and
Colyntrou ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the
escheator, that the said Edmund at his death held no lands in that
county in his demesne as of fee, but held the premises as dower of
the said Margaret after the death of Ralph de Bolymer sometime her
husband, and that the same are held of others than the king.

To John Sayville escheator in Yorkshire. Like order concerning
the manor of Edelthorp with the appurtenances of Berthorp, the
manor of Fretheby, a messuage and ten bovates of land in
Grymsthorp Acclyve, a messuage and two bovates of land in Wystowe,
a messuage and two bovates of land in Rillyngton, the manor of
Bulmere and divers other lands in Yorkshire ; as the king has learned
by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that Edmund de Fretheby
knight at his death held the said manors of Edelthorp and Fretheby
and the premises in Grymsthorp, Wystowe and Rillyngton jointly
with Margaret his wife by gift and feoffment of John de Carethorp
parson of Tanfeld and Robert de Melton to them and the heirs male

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147

1375.

July 16.
Westminster.

July 19.
Guildford.

Membrane 27 — cont.

of his body, the manor of Bulmere and other lands aforesaid as the
said Margaret's dower after the death of Ralph de Bulmere sometime
her husband, and that all are held of others than the king.

To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer and to the cham-
berlains. Order to account with William de Burstall the king's clerk,
to whom on 22 July in the 45th year of his reign the king committed
the keeping of the House of the Converts London for life with all
things thereto belonging, concerning fees and wages as well for
himself as for one chaplain and one clerk serving the said house, also
for John de Sancta, Maria and Lawrence de Sane to Martino converts
of the said house now living, in the same manner as used to be done
•with William Ayremyn and Henry de Ingelby late keepers thereof,
allowing the said William de Burstall such wages for himself, the
chaplain, clerk and converts aforesaid as were at the exchequer
allowed to the said WiUiam Ayremyn and Henry ; and order to the
treasurer and chamberlains to pay of the treasury what shall by such
account be found due to him ; as King Edward I of his reverence for
the Virgin Mary granted by letters patent to his converts of London
for life 202L 4(Z. to be taken every year at the exchequer towards
their maintenance and the maintenance of a keeper of the house,
two chaplains, one clerk of their houses and other property, so that
after the death of every convert so much a year of that sum should
lapse as the deceased used to take for his portion.

To Walter Cyfrewast escheator in Dorset. Order to cause John
son and heir of Henry Moigne tenant in chief to have seisin of his
said father's lands taken into the king's hand by the said Henry^s
death and by reason of the said John's nonage ; as he has proved his
age before the escheator, and the king has taken his homage and
flalty. By p.s. [30578.]

To Oliver de Harnham escheator in the counties of Suthampton and
Wiltesir. Like order, mutatis mutandis ; as the said John has proved
his age before Walter Cyfrewast. By p.s. (the same writ).

The like to the following :

Roger Keterych escheator in Essex.

John Serjeaunt escheator in Gloucestershire.

Membrane 26.
July 18. To Walter Cyfrewast escheator in Somerset and Dorset. Order
Henley. in the name of the king's lordship to take a simple seisin withm the
gates of Glastonbury abbey and to depart forthwith, not taking or
carrying aught away, so that he shall not make his abode there longer
than one day nor leave any substitute in his room, sufTermg the now
prior and convent fully to have the keeping and disposal of the abbey,
now void by the death of Walter de Monynton the last abbot and ot
all the temporalities thereof in his bailiwick, the property and goods
thereto belonging, and delivering to them without delay any issues
thereof taken, saving to the king the knights' fees and advowsons ot
churches thereto belonging and escheats after 27 January in tne
third year of the reign, and the keeping during this vacancy ot any
lands by the fibbots acquired since that day and to the abbey

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1375. Membrane 26—cont.

annexed ; as on 27 June {sic) in the aforesaid year the king with the
assent of the prelates, earls, barons and other nobles of the realm
granted by letters patent to the abbot, prior and convent of
Glastonbury that at every vacancy of the abbey by death, cession,
resignation or otherwise the prior and convent and their successors
should have the keeping of the abbey and all. the temporalities, thereof
with all goods and property to the same belonging as fully as ever
the abbot had when the see was filled, so that they should have
free administration and disposal of the said temporalities, property
and goods as they should see best, saving to the king the knights'
fees and advowsons of churches during a vacancy, rendering to the
king for every vacancy if it shouFd endure one whole year 1,000
marks, and if for a less time or a greater in proportion, so that no
sheriff, escheator or other bailiff or minister of the king whatsoever
should by reason of such vacancy meddle with the keeping thereof or
of the manors, granges or other property or goods whatsoever to the
abbey belonging, except that at the beginning of every vacancy the
escheator or other minister of the king for the time being should take
a simple seisin and at once depart as aforesaid.

To Oliver de Harnham escheator in Wiltesir and Berkshire. Like
order {omitting the clause which orders a simple seisin and withdrawal).
The like to John Mattesford escheator in Devon.

July 2 L To John de Sayville escheator in Yorkshire. Order to remove
Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manors of Upton,
Stillyngflete and Kylwardley, certain lands in Aycoscoghsh and a
a sixth part of the manor of Baynton taken into the king's hand by
the death of John de Grey of Retherfeld knight, delivering to Maud
his wife any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said John at his death
held no lands in chief in his demesne as of fee, but held the said
manors of Upton and Stillyngflete jointly with the said Maud of the
gift and feoffment of Peter de Otryham parson of Estclaydon and
William de Merston parson of Samerton for their lives, and by fine
levied in the king's court likewise held the manor of Kylwardley,
the lands and sixth part aforesaid jointly with the said Maud for their
lives, and that the premises are held of others than the king.

To Oliver de Harnham escheator in Oxfordshire. Like order,
mutatis mutandis, concerning a fourth part of the manor of Stanlake ;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that
[John] de Grey of Retherfeld knight held that part jointly with Maud
his wife by gift of Thomas parson of Niwebury, John de Baldynton,
William parson of Chalreye and Robert atte Mulle chaplain to them
and the heirs of their bodies, and that the same is held of others than
the king.

To Thomas Sewale escheator in Bukinghamshire. Order to deliver
to Bartholomew de Grey knight, son of John de Grey of Retherfeld,
and to Philippa his wife four virgates of land in Estclaydon taken into
the king's hand by the said John's death, together with the issues
thereof taken, but to remove the king's hand and meddle no further
with the residue of the manor of Estclaydon and the manor of
Shobyndon likewise taken into the king's hand, delivering up any

49 EDWARD III. I49.

1375.

Membrane 26 — cont.
issues of these taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken
by the escheator, that by grant of Nicholas Tudemersh, Thomas
Ooubrugge and Walter Yonge the said John at his death held for life
tile said tour virgates as parcel of the manor of Estclaydon by knight
service of the king as of the honour of Peverel, and likewise the
residue of that manor and the manor of Shobyndon of others than
the king, with remainder to the said Bartholomew and Philippa and
to the heirs of their bodies ; and the king has taken the homage and
tealty of the said Bartholomew, son and heir of the said John,
and has commanded livery to be given him of his said father's lands.

Membrane 25.
March 25. To Thomas de Reynes lieutenant of William Latymere constable
Westminster, of Dovorre castle. Order to cause twelve whole cloths by him
found, which Bydan de Lospital has proved to be his, to be delivered
up, to make inquisition concerning eight other cloths which have been
eloigned, to whose hands they have come, and if they exist to cause
them to be arrested in whose hands soever they shall be found, or if not
the true price, which the lieutenant shall lay upon them, to be lex-ied
of those who have them and delivered to the said Bydan ; as the
lieutenant has certified in chancery that he has found twelve of the
cloths which the said Bydan by his own oath and by sufficient main-
pernors of the city of Bayonne has proved to be his, that the proof
seems to the lieutenant to be sufficient, and that eight cloths are in
arrear to him, which were wasted and sold by seamen of Romeney and
Hethe.

March 25. To WilUam Latymere constable of Dovorre castle and warden of
Westminster, the Cinque Ports or to his lieutenant. Order to stay until further
order payment to Richard Benet parson of the parish church within
Dovorre castle of the 9 marks which on 12 November in the 38th year of
the reign the king by letters patent granted him in aid of the main-
tenance of his estate over and above the 6 marks yearly which he
takes of the issues and profits of the castle, to be taken every year
by him and his successors by the hands of the constable for the time
being at Christmas, Easter, Midsummer and Michaelmas by even
portions ; as the king has learned that the said Richard is not doing
the duty of his office, as in law he is bound, in regard to the cure of
souls etc.

March 17. To Thomas Walssh escheator in Leycestershire. Order to remove
Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with a manor at Adloxton,
three virgates of land and \%d. of rent of freeholders in Carleton Curly,
and 16.S. M. of like rent in Somerby which were of William Hakeluyt,
delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as lately for particular causes
the king ordered the escheator to certify in chancery under seal the
manner and cause wherefore the said William's lands were by him
taken into the king's hand, the description and yearly value
thereof according to the true value in all issues, and the escheator
certified that at another time the king sent him a writ to make
inquisition how much land the said William at his death held in chief
as well in demesne as in service, and how much of others, who was
. - - his next heir of blood and of what age, and that he thereupon found by

150 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 2.5 — cont.

inquisition that the said William held no lands in that county in chief, but
it Avas by that inquisition presented that he died seised of the said manor,
value 60s., the said lands value 33s. 4d. a year, and of the said rents,
and that John Mey was his next heir of blood, which inquisition
the escheator returned in chancery in pursuance of the said writ,
certifying that although it was by the said inquisition presented
that the said John was next heir of the said William's blood, he the
escheator on 20 February last seized the premises into the king's
hand, understanding that it pertained to his office so to do to the
king's profit, and that he would until further order levy to the king's
use any issues and profits thereof arising in the mean time, for that
he saw not the said John, and knew not whether he was yet alive or no ;
and the king reckons that cause insufficient.

April n. To Ralph de Tresk escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to deliver to
Westminster. Gilbert de UmframviUe earl of Angos and Maud his wife the advowson
of Skirbek church, if the same was taken into the king's hand by the
death of Anthony de Lucy and by reason of the nonage of Joan his
daughter and heir and is yet in the kind's hand for that cause ; as
it is found by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said
Anthony died seised of no lands in that county, for that he aliened
the manor and advowson of Skirbek and all other his lands with the
knights' fees and advowsons which he had therein to Richard de
Askeby parson of Werkyngton, William de Stodfold parson of Deen
and Robert de Evenwode parson of Angreham in fee simple, that
after his death the said Joan was his heir, being within age and in the
king's wardship by reason of other lands in Cumberland held in chief,
that claiming the presentation to Skirbek church in right of the said
heir the king presented John de Saxton his clerk to the same, being
void during her nonage, that he was at the king's presentation admitted
by the bishop of Lincoln, and was instituted therein, that the said
Joan died within age and in the king's wardship, and that the said
Maud being sister of the said Anthony is aunt of the said Joan and
next heir of her said brother, and of the age of 30 years ; and after
the said Richard de Askeby and Robert de Evenwode died, and the
said William de Stodfold survived, and gave the said manor and
advowson and other lands with the knights' fees and advowsons to
the said earl and Maud and to the said Maud's heirs, and after
released to them all his right in the premises, in their possession being ;
and on 6 November in the 43rd year of his reign the king respited
the homage and fealty of the said earl due by reason of issue between
him and the said Maud begotten, and commanded livery to be given
to them of the said Anthony's lands which came to the king's hands
as above rehearsed.

April 12. To Walter Perle and David Hanemere justices of assize in
Westminster. Oxfordshire. Order, if any such assizes as hereinafter mentioned
are before them arraigned against John Dodeford now prior of St.
Frideswide Oxford, to hold deliberation and behave so circumspectly
in that behalf that nought shall arise which may tend to the prejudice
of the king's right in the patronage of that priory, the diminution
of chantries and other works of piety established of old time for the
souls of the king's forefathers, or to the wrong or oppression of the
said house ; as upon information received that by lack of care and

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1375. Membrane 25 — cont.

prudent ruling of the priors and other presidents, by divers alienations
of lands and possessions to divers persons in fee, for life and otherwise,
by numberless grants of corrodies, pensions and yearly rents by them
made, and by removal of books, ornaments, Jewels and other goods
the property of the priory by fraud and collusion of certain therein,
the said priory, which is of the foundation of the king's forefathers
and of the king's patronage, is so much fallen that the lands and
possessions thereof remaining suffice not for maintenance of the canons
there serving, whereby divine worship is diminished, other works
of piety established for the king, his forefathers and for other
benefactors are withdrawn, and what is worse there is fear that the
said canons are like to be dispersed if a speedy remedy be not applied,
the king desiring the relief of the priory on 26 February last
by letters patent appointed Richard de Treton, John de Honyton
and Thomas de Houton or two of them to make inquisition by
true men of the county and certify touching the premises ; and
the king is informed that great number of assizes of novel
disseisin touching corrodies and pensions to be taken of the said house
are before the said justices arraigned against the said now prior,
wherein if they were to proceed the evils aforesaid might easily arise,
especially since full inquisition is made upon the said articles, and the
defects and hurts suffered by the priory yet remain uncorrected by
the king and council.

June 25. To the abbot of Alnewyk. Strict order upon his allegiance and

Westminster, under pain of forfeiture forbidding him by colour of any command
to him now or hereafter addressed by the abbot superior of the
Premonstratensian order of France or by the abbot of Salseed of
Scotland to submit himself or be intendant or obedient to the abbot
of Salseed or his commissaries, or to any commands in their visitations,
so behaving that the king shall have no matter for wrath against him
as one who violates the rights of the crown ; as the king has heard
how that the said superior has appointed the abbot of Salseed shortly
to visit the abbey of Alnewyk in England, the abbot and canons there,
and to do other things unheard of, and the king is aware that if these
things were suffered grave prejudice would arise to him and to the
crown, especially as in times past such things were never suffered to
be done by an enemy or at his command within the king's power or
realm, and it is presumed that hereby the abbey is like to be charged
with grievous and unwonted imposts, and money to be carried
over from England to his enemies, which the king will not and ought
not to endure.

Vacated, because upon the Close Roll of last year.

June 2. To John de Cavendissh and his fellows, justices appointed to hold

Westminster, pleas before the king. Order to view and examine the record and
process herewith sent under seal, to summon before them the prior
of Lantony Prima in Wales and Robert de Sutton clerk and any other
who ought to be summoned, to hear the reasons and allegations to
be set forth as well for the king as for the said prior, and to cause
any errors therein to be in due manner corrected on either party,
proceeding as of right ought to be done according to the law and
custom of England ; as lately at the suit of John de Gloucestre
sometime prior of Lantony aforesaid by his petition in parhament

152 CALENDAR OP CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 26 — cont.

presented before the king and council, averring that by a judgment
rendered in error in the Common Bench of Dubhn against John
Rufford his predecessor (then deceased) the king [recovered] his
presentation to the church of Archath, which was appropriated to the
said prior and convent time out of mind, and presented thereto
Wilham de Bardesby, who at the king's presentation was instituted
and inducted, and praying for correction of the errors in that record
and process and in the rendering of that judgment, the king caused
the same to come before him in England, and the record and process
being before the king viewed and examined and the errors appointed
therein being heard and debated, it was determined that the said
judgment should be annulled and that the said prior should have a
writ to the sheriff to put him in seisin of the said advowson ; and after
in the parliament at Westminster in the twelfth year of the reign
it was by the said prior averred that after the annulment afor'esaid
the justiciary of Ireland presented John de Bardesby clerk, to the
said church, being void by the resignation of William de Bardesby,
and the king commanded the justiciary to revoke any presentation so
made by him in the king's name or by others, suffering the then prior
to have such estate in the said advowson as his predecessor had before
the rendering of the said erroneous judgment, as appears as well by
an exemplification of the said record and process and by the prior's
petition in parliament endorsed as by inspection of the rolls of
chancery ; and after the prior petitioned the king to revoke the
presentation of the said Robert de Sutton under the seal used in Ireland,
which presentation he procured by averring that the right of pre-
sentation belonged to the king by colour of the presentation of John
de Bardesby, after revoked as aforesaid, and to stay a plea in the
court of Ireland wherein the said prior was at the king's suit impleaded
by writ of quare impedit, wherefore the king ordered the sheriff of
Meath in Ireland to give notice to the said Robert to be in chancery
in the quinzaine of Michaelmas last to shew cause wherefore his
presentation ought not to be revoked ; at which day the said
Robert appeared, and alleged for the king that in the court
of Ireland the king recovered by quare impedit the presentation
to the said church, and that by virtue of that recovery he the
said Robert obtained possession of the said church, wherefore the
king caused the record and process of that cause in the court of
Ireland with all things affecting the same to come before him in the
chancery of England there to be viewed and examined as lawful
was ; and on behalf of the said prior it is alleged that there are great
number of errors in that record and process.

July 14. To Roger Keterych escheator in Essex. Order to cause Peter son
Westminster, and heir of Walter Burre tenant by knight service of the king as of
the honour of Reylegh to have seisin of his said father's lands taken
into the king's hand by his death and by reason of the said Peter's
nonage ; as he has proved his age before the escheator, and the king
has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [30574.]

Membrane 24.

Sept. 20. To Walter Cyfrewast escheator in Dorset. Order not to meddle
WeBtminster, by reason of this vacancy with the temporalities of the bishopric of

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1375. Membrane 24 — cont.

Salisbury, now void by the death of Robert the last bishop, or with
any property to the same belonging, but in the dean's absence to
suffer the chapter of St. Mary Salisbury freely without let to dispose
of the said temporaUties, delivering to the chapter anything thereof
taken by him since the bishop's death, saving to the king during this
vacancy the knights' fees and advowsons of churches to the bishopric
belonging, the temporal escheats which shall fall in, and the keeping of
Shirburne castle and of any lands acquired by the bishop or his
predecessors since 19 December II Edward II ; as on that day the
late king by letters patent, by the now king confirmed, granted that
at every vacancy of the said bishopric the dean and chapter of the
said church and their successors should have the keeping of the
bishopric and of all temporalities, property and goods thereto
belonging as fully as in any times past the bishops had when the
see was filled or as the king might or ought to have had if the keeping
were in his hands, so that they should have free administration and
disposal of the said temporalities, goods and property as they should
see best, taking all manner of emoluments, saving to the king the
knights' fees held of the bishopric, and the advowsons of churches
when they should fall in during a vacancy, so that all rents and yearly
services of such fees arising during vacancies should remain to the
dean and chapter, and saving to the king escheats which should then
fall in, which escheats at the end of every vacancy, namely after the
fealty of the bishop elect and confirmed or appointed, should without
let or trouble of the king or his heirs remain to the bishop and to his
successors, rendering to the king for every vacancy if enduring one
whole year 1,021L 7s. \ld. whereat the bishopric is yearly taxed,
and for a greater or a less time in proportion, so that no escheator,
sheriff or other bailiff or minister of the king should by reason of a
vacancy meddle with the keeping of the bishopric, the manors or other
property or goods thereto belonging, except that in the beginning of
every vacancy the escheator or other minister of the king for the
time being should in name of the king's lordship take a simple seisin
within some manor of the bishopric and forthwith depart without
taking fealty or acknowledgment of any tenant of the bishopric or
taking or carrying aught away, so that by reason of such seisin he
should not make his abode there longer than one day nor leave any
substitute in his room, saving to the king the keeping of any lands or
rents acquired by the bishop in fee after the aforesaid date, to be kept
during vacancies by the escheators or other his ministers, so that
none of them should by reason thereof enter the bishopric or meddle
therewith or with aught thereto pertaining save as aforesaid.

The Uke, omitting the clause relating to Shirburne castle, to the
following : , , ^

WilHam de Walleworth mayor of the city of London and escheator
therein.

Oliver de Hamham escheator in Wiltesir and Berkshire.

Thomas de Illeston escheator in Surrey and Middlesex.

Membrane 23.
• July 6. To Ralph de Thresk escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to remove

Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manors of
Bavyngton, Kynthorp and WithcaUe taken into the kings hand

154

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375.

Membrane 23 — cont.

by the death of WiUiam brother of Nicholas de Cantilupo, dehvering
up any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition,
taken by the escheator, that Nicholas de Cantilupo knight the grand-
father enfeoffed Thomas Neumarche knight, John Bussy and Hugh
Cressy jointly of the said manors, which are held of others than the
king, that the said feofiees gave the same to Joan who was wife of the
said Nicholas for life with remainder to Nicholas son of WilUam son
of the said Nicholas the grandfather (both now deceased) and to the
heirs of his body, remainder for lack of such an heir to William brother
of the said Nicholas the grandson and to the heirs of his body,
remainder for lack of such an heir to the right heirs of the said
Nicholas the grandfather, and that the same ought by the form of the
gift to remain to William de Cantilupo son and heir of the said
Nicholas the grandfather for that the said Nicholas son of William
and the said WilUam his brother are dead without issue.

To Oliver de Harnham escheator in Wiltesir. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning the manor of Ambresbury taken into the king's
hand by the death of William de Cantilupo the younger ; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said
William at his death held no lands in that county in chief in his
demesne as of fee nor in service, but by gift and feoffment of Thomas
de Neumarchee knight, John de Bussy and Hugh de Cressy held the
said manor in his demesne as of fee tail to him and the heirs of his
body, with remainder for lack of such an heir to the right heirs of
Nicholas de Cantilupo knight his grandfather, that William de
Cantilupo knight is next heir of the said Nicholas the grandfather and
of full age, and that the said manor is held of others than the king.

Aug. 8. To the sheriff of Leycester. Order at his peril to cause as many

Yardley. men of that county as need be to come thence in order to make a
sufficient stable for the king's deer in his park of Ridlyngton and
bailiwick of Beaumond against the king's coming, so that they be
there at his coming without difficulty, and that the king's sport be
not hindered by neglect of the sheriff or lack of such men ; as the
king is about to come shortly to his forest of Roteland for sport there
in the present hunting season.

Aug. 9. To the steward and marshals of the king's household. Order to be

Yardley. advised and behave so circumspectly in the taking of an inquisition which
they are purposing to take in a cause now pending without the king's
writ between John Giles of Thyndon and John Symondeson and John
Cole of Broghton co.Norhampton concerning an alleged debt of 20 marks,
that nought be attempted to the prejudice of either party contrary to
justice or to the law and custom of the realm ; as \>j the grievous
complaint of the defendants it is shewn the king that, although the
contract and action for debt arose at the town of Broghton co.
Norhampton, which is within the verge of the king's household, the
steward and marshals are purposing to take that inquisition of the
venue of Broghton co. Bukingham, which is without the verge, to
the defendants' prejudice and contrary to the law and custom aforesaid ;
and it is the king's will that nought be done derogatory to the common
law.

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155

1375. Membrane 23 — cont.

Aug. 11. To John Karnels escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to deliver

Drayton. the manor of Duston in dower to Maud who was wife of John de Grey
of Retherfeld tenant in chief, of whom the king has commanded an
oath to be taken by the abbot of Redyng that she will not marry
without the king's licence ; as by assent of Bartholomew de Grey knight,
son and heir of the said John, the king has assigned to her in dower
of the lands of her said husband taken into the king's hand by his
death the said manor, a moiety of the manor of Somerton co. Oxford
with the advowson, to present every other turn, and a yearly rent of
16 marks to be taken at Martinmas and Whitsuntide by even portions
of a moiety of the manor of Askham co. York.

The like to Oliver de Harnham escheator in Oxfordshire, to deliver in
dower to the said Maud a moiety of the manor of Somerton with the
advowson as aforesaid.

The like to John Sayvylle escheator in Yorkshire to deliver to her
the said yearly rent to be taken of a moiety of the manor of Askham,

July 28. To Thomas Sewale escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to remove

Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Cumber-
ton called ' Burdeleysmaner,' taken into the king's hand by the death
of Joan who was wife of Gilbert de la Chaumbre, delivering up any
issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken
by the escheator, that the said Joan at her death held no lands in
that county the wardship whereof ought at present to pertain to the
king, but held the said manor of others than the king.

June 28. To John Carnell' escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to dehver
Westminster, to William Corbet, son of Elizabeth sister of Thomas Baa and brother
and heir of John son of William Corbet tenant in chief, a toft, 5\
virgates of land and 35. bd. of rent in Bradden and a messuage, one
carucate of land and 10 acres of underwood in Sewell taken into the
king's hand by the death of the said Thomas and by reason of the
nonage of the said William brother of John ; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken at his command by Nicholas Seymour late escheator,
that Thomas Baa at his death held no lands in that county in chief in
his demesne as of fee nor in service, but held the premises of others
than the king, and that the said William brother of John is his cousin
and next heir, being lately within age and in the king's wardship but
now of full age ; and on 20 May last the said William's age being
proved the king took his homage and fealty, and commanded livery to
be given him of the lands of the said John his father {sic).

Aug. 19.
Nassington,

To Ralph de Thresk escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to take the
fealty of Amandus Sourdevale according to the form of a schedule
enclosed, and to deliver to him a messuage, a dovecot, 60 acres of
land and 110s. U. of rent in Threkyngham taken into the kmg's hand
by the death of Agnes daughter of Agnes de Sourdevale, together
with the issues thereof taken, but to remove the kmg's hand and
meddle no further with divers other lands held of others than the
king, deUvering to the said Amandus any issues of these taken ; as
the king has learned by inquisition, tal^en by the escheator, that at
her death the said Agnes the daughter held no lands m that county m
chief nor of others in her demesne as of fee nor m service, but held the
premises in fee tail by knight service of the heir of Henry de Bello Monte

166 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 23 — cont.

tenant in chief, being within age and in the king's wardship,
and divers other lands likewise of others than the king by gift -and
feoffment of Thomas vicar of Threkyngham and Hugh atte Halle to
John Sourdevale and Agnes his wife and to the heirs of their bodies
of all the premises bv name of the manor of Threkyngham, with re-
mainder for lack of such an heir to the said Amandus (yet living)
father of the said John and to his heirs, and that the same ought
by the form of the gift to remain to the said Amandus for that the said
John, Agnes his wife and Agnes their daughter and heir are dead
without issue.

Aug. 31. To Roger Keterich escheator in Hertfordshire. Order to assign
Oakham, dower of her husband's lands, taken into the king's hand by his death,
to Elizabeth who was wife of Edward de Kendale knight tenant in
chief, of whom the king has commanded an oath to be taken by
William Croyser knight "that she will not marry without the king's
licence, sending the assignment to be enrolled in chancery.

Membrane 22.

Oct. 10. Order to the sheriff of Wiltesir to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of John Frende, who is dead.

Oct. 12. To Walter Cifrewast escheator in Dorset. Order to remove the

Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with a tenement and appur-
tenances in Wymborne Mynstre, delivering to Richard Alayn his
brother any issues thereof taken since the death of Warin Aleyn ;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that
the said tenement was taken into his hand by reason of the idiocy
of the said Warin and so is in his hand, that the same is held of
others than the king, and that the said Richard is next heir of the
said Warin and of full age.

Oct. 17. Order to the sheriff of Norhampton to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of John de Messenden, who is dead.

Oct. 20. To the keepers or farmers and tenants of the king's manor of Hedyng-

Westminster. ton, his hundred of Bolyngdon, and his hundred beyond the northward
gate of the town of Oxford for the time being. Writ de intendendo,
directing them of their fee farm to pay to John de Beverle the king's
esquire and Amice his wife as well the arrears before 9 April last of 211.
yearly as of 55 (sic) yearly since that date, and henceforward to pay them
81Z. a year, taking their acquittance ; as on 30 January in the 46th year
of his reign for particular causes therein expressed the king by letters
patent granted to the said John and Amice 211. to be so taken every
year at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions by the hands of
Richard Dammory late farmer of the said manor and hundreds and
of the king's heirs or other farmers thereof for their lives or until
he should take other order for their estate ; and on 9 April last, the
said Richard being dead, the king granted to the said John, over and
above the 211. aforesaid, the residue of the said fee farm which is
extended at 8H. a year, namely 542. a year, to be taken every year by the
hands of the farmers or tenants of the said manor and hundreds during
... the said John's life or until the king should take other order for his

49 EDWARD III. 157

1375. Membrane 22 — cont.

estate, with reversion to the king and his heirs of the said 541. a year
, after the said John's death, and of the said 211. a year after the deaths

of the said John and Amice.
Ut erat patens.

Membrane 21.
Sept. 6. To Roger Keterich escheator in Hertfordshire. Order to dehver

Bookingham. to John son of John Argentem the manors of Great Wylmundelee
and Little Wylmundelee taken into the king's hand by the death of
Agnes who was wife of John Mautravers the elder, together with the
issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken
by the escheator, that the said Agnes at her death held no land in that
county in chief in her demesne as of fee, but held the manor of Great
Wylmundele in chief by the serjeanty of serving of one cup at the
king's coronation with the citizens of London, and the manor of Little
Wylmundele likewise of the king as of the honour of Albemarle by
service of rendering 20s. a year towards the ward of Craven , and that the
said John Dargentem, son of John Dargentem sometime her husband,
is her said husband's next heir and of full age ; and on 6 March in
the 12th year of his reign the king took the homage of the said John,
being son and heir of John Dargentem who was tenant in chief of the late
king, and commanded livery to be given him of his said father's lands.

To Thomas Sewale escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order not to
meddle further with a manor in Meldeburne called the Argentems
with appurtenances in Meldeburne and Melreth taken into the king's
hand by the death of the said Agnes, delivering up any issues thereof
taken ; as the king has learned etc. (as above) that she held the said
manor for life, in name of dower after the death of John Dargentem
her first husband, of William Latymere by knight service and by the
; service of 5s. a year, and that John Dargentem knight son of John

etc. (as above).

Sept. 5. To Richard de Waterden escheator in Norffolk. Order to deliver

Rockingham, to John fitz Johan the manor of Skulton called Burdeleys, taken into
the king's hand by the death of Joan who was wife of Gilbert de la
Chaumbre, together with the issues thereof taken, to hold for his
life by the courtesy of England ; as the king has learned by inquisition,
taken by the escheator, that at her death the said Joan held the said
manor in her demesne as of fee in chief by the service of being at the
king's coronation and doing the ofifice of lardenar, and that the said
John, who took her to wife, ought to hold the same for his life by the
courtesy by reason of issue between them begotten ; and the king has
taken his fealty.

Sept. 17. To Thomas Walssh escheator in Warwickshire. Order to deliver to
Westminster. John de Beauchamp of Holt and Joan his wife, daughter and heir of
Robert le Fut tenant by knight service of the heir of John Lenveysy
tenant in chief, lately within age and in the king's wardship, all the
lands so held by her said father which are taken into the king's hand
by his death and by reason of the said Joan's nonage ; as she has
proved her age before the escheator.

To Oliver de Hamham escheator in Oxfordshire. Like order;
as the said Joan has proved her age before Thomas Walssh.

158 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 21 — cont.

Sept. 24. To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order, when required by
Westminster. William Strete the king's Serjeant his butler, to admit Henry de Morton,
whom by appointment of the king he has made his substitute, to
execute in his stead the oiRce of coroner in the city of London, taking
nevertheless of the said Henry an oath that he will behave well and
truly therein ; as by reason of divers the king's business whereon at
the king's command he is engaged in divers parts of England, the
said William, to whom that office pertains, has no leisure to exercise
the same in person in the said city. By bill of the king's butler.

Sept. 25. To Richard Waterden escheator in Suffolk and Norffolk. Order to
Westminster, remove the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of
W5^set CO. Suffolk and divers other manors and lands in Norffolk
taken into the king's hand by the death of Agnes who was wife of
John de Nerford knight, delivering up any issues thereof taken ;
as the king has learned by divers inquisitions, by the escheator taken
at his command, that the said Agnes at her death held no lands in
chief in her demesne as of fee, but held the said manor for life of the
king as of the honour of Richemund by the service of the fourth part
of one knight's fee, and divers manors and lands in Noiffolk of others
than the king, and that Margaret daughter of John de Nerford son of
Thomas de Nerford knight brother of the said John de Nerford knight,
whom John Brewes has taken to wife, is cousin and next heir of John
de Nerford knight and of full age ; and on 20 July in the 46th year
of his reign the king granted the said honour to his son John duke
of Brittany.

Sept. 28. To the sheriff of Norhampton for the time being. Order to pay to
Westminster. John de Luffewyk late keeper of the king's park of Brixstoke the
arrears since 9 September last of M. a day, and henceforth to pay
him that daily sum every year during his life, taking his acquittance ;
as on that day the king of his favour granted by letters patent to the
said John for his good service long time rendered, and for that he
is now too infirm and aged to toil with advantage in that service, 6i.
a day for his maintenance to be taken for life of the issues of that
county by the hands of the sheriff.
Et erat patens.

Oct. 1. To the mayor and bailiffs of the town of Oxford. Order, according

Westminster, to the liberties granted them by charters of former kings and the

king's confirmation thereof, to cause a coroner to be elected instead

of Roger Chichestre late coroner of that town, who is elected bailiff

thereof as the king has learned.

Membrane 20.

Oct. 4. To John Sergeaunt escheator in Gloucestershire. Order to take

Westminster, of Maud who was wife of John fitz Nicol tenant in chief an oath that
she will not marry without the king's licence, and in presence of
Thomas his cousin and heir, if being warned he will attend, to assign
her dower of her said husband's lands taken into the king's hand by
his death, sending the assignment under seal to be enrolled in chancery.

Oct. 4. Order to the sheriff of Gloucester to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of Geoffrey Aylewyn, who is blind and aged.

49 EDWARD III. 169

1375. Membrane 20 — cont.

Oct. 10. Order to the sheriff of Wiltesir to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of Cauntelo de Marlebergh, who is dead.

Oct. 12. To Roger de la Lee escheator in Salop. Order to cause Robert

Westminster. Ferrers to have seisin of a messuage and one carucate of land in
Neweton held by Thomas Hord outlawed for felony it is said ; as the
king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the
premises have been in his hand a year and a day and are yet in his
hand, that the said Thomas held them of the said Robert, that for
three years past the escheators have answered at the exchequer for the
issues thereof, and that Edmund de Borton late escheator had the
year and a day and the waste thereof, and ought to answer to the king
for the same.

Oct. 18. To Walter Cyfrewast escheator in Somerset. Order to remove

Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Horcy,
a messuage, one carucate of land 6 acres of meadow in Swyndon, and
66s. 8d. of rent issuing from a messuage and one carucate of land in
Postrigge taken into the king's hand by the death of John Horcy,
delivering to Eleanor his wife any issues thereof taken ; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said John
at his death held the said manor jointly with the said Eleanor to them
and the heiis of their bodies, and the premises in Swyndon, and the
said rent issuing from the premises in Postrigge now held for life by
Robert Crosse parson of Spaxton and Robert Crosse the younger by the
rent above mentioned for their lives, also the reversion of the last
mentioned premises, by gift of Thomas atte Re we and others, and
that the same are held of others than the king.

Oct. 16. To Walter Cyfrewast escheator in Somerset. Order to take of

Westminster. Eleanor who was wife of John Horcy tenant in chief an oath that

she will not marry without the king's licence, and to assign her dower

of her said husband's lands taken into the king's hand by his death,

sending the assignment under seal to be enrolled in chancery.

Sept. 30. To the farmers, keepers or bailiffs of the king's manors of Penreth
Westminster, and Soureby co. Cumberland for the time being. Order of the farm or
issues of those manors to pay to John de Neville steward of the king's
household for life lOOL yearly at Easter and Michaelmas by even
portions, taking his acquittance ; as the king by letters patent has
granted to the said John for his good service lOOZ. a year to be so
taken for his life or until the king shall take other order for his estate.
Et erat patens.

Membrane 19.
Sept. 24. To Richard Waterden escheator in Norffolk and Suffolk. Order to
Westminster, take the fealty of Michael atte Pool knight according to the form of
a schedule enclosed, to take of him and Katherine his wife security for
payment at the exchequer of their relief for 69 acres of pasture m
Wyngefeld co. Suffolk, and to cause them to have seisin of the said
pasture taken into the king's hand by the death of Eleanor who was
wife of John de Wyngefeld knight, but not to meddle further with
divers other manors and lands in those counties likewise takeninto the
king's hand, delivering up any issues of those taken ; as the kmg has

160 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 19 — cont.

learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said Eleanor
at her death held the said pasture in chief by the service of two white
doves payable yearly, and divers manors and lands in those counties
of others than the king, and that the said Katherine her daughter
is her next heir and of full age.

Vacated, because upon the Fine Roll for this year.

Sept. 28. To the bailiffs of the city of Worcester for the time being. Order
Westminster, to pay to John de Beauchamp the king's esquire the arrears since 12
August last of 20Z. a year, and henceforth to pay him that j'early sum
for life at Michaelmas and Easter by even portions, taking his acquit-
tance ; as lately by letters patent under the great seal the king granted
the said John for keeping the castle of Bruggenorth 6d. a day of the
issues of the county of Salop to be taken for life at the hands of the
sheriff, and by other letters patent granted him for his good service
10 marks a year so long as he should abide in the king's household and
lOZ. a year after he should depart thence with the king's leave, to be
taken at the exchequer during his life or until the king should take
other order for his estate ; and after on 12 August last, at the said
John's petition and for that he gave up the said letters patent in
chancery to be cancelled, the king of his favour granted by letters patent
to the said John as well in recompense for the 6d. a day as for his
service aforesaid 201. a year to be taken as aforesaid of the farm of
the said city during his life or until the king should take other order
for his estate.
Et erat patens.

Sept. 6. To the prior of Worcester, being guardian of the spirituality of the

Westminster, bishopric of Worcester during the vacancy of the see. Order if
the facts be as hereinafter mentioned, to release the sequestration
of the goods and chattels of Robert Idebury parson of Twenyngge,
lest the king have matter for wrath against the prior as one who
impugns the rights of the crown ; as according to the law and custom
of England heretofore observed and approved the goods and chattels
of outlaws pertain as forfeit to the king, and have been used so to
do time out of mind ; and although John Sergeant his escheator
in Gloucestershire seized into the king's hand divers goods and chattels
of the said parson appraised at 10 marks, for that he found by in-
quisition, before him taken of his office, that the said parson was
outlawed in that county for divers felonies and trespasses, the said
prior has caused the same to be sequestrated into his hands, as the
king has learned ; and the king will not endure such things to the
prejudice of himself and of the crown.

Oct. 12. To Thomas Waryner. Writ de intendendo, directing him to cause

Westminster. 10 marks \M. for Michaelmas term last to be paid to John atte Welde
and WiUiam Gervays, executors of Robert de Wouboume one of the
tellers of the receipt of the exchequer, and 20 marks 20rf. henceforward
every year at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions until the lawful
age of the heir of Thomas de Overton tenant in chief, if Thomas Waryner
shall^ so long have the wardship of two thirds of his lands taken into the
king's hand by his death and by reason of the said heir's nonage, taking
the executors' acquittance ; as lately the king granted to the said
Robert lOQs, a year to be taken at Easter and Michaelmas by even

49 EDWARD III. igj

1375. Membrane 19 — cont.

portions of the issues of Bedfordshire and Bukinghamshire by the
hands of the sheriff all his life or until the king should take other
order for his estate ; and on 1 September in the 46th year of his reign,
in recompense for that sum and for that he gave up the letters patent
concerning the same in chancery to be cancelled, the king by letters
patent granted to the said Robert the 20 marks 20d. which Thomas
Waryner is bound yearly to pay at the exchequer for the wardship
aforesaid, to be taken as aforesaid by his hands or the hands of another
guardian until the lawful age of the said heir.
Et erat patens.

Oct. 18. To Roger atte Lee escheator in Staffordshire. Order to remove the
Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with two parts of the manors
of Weston under Luseyord and Neuton by BIyfeld into five equal
parts divided, taken into the king's hand by the death of Elizabeth
daughter and heir of William Trumwyn of Cannokbury, delivering
up any issues thereof taken, although lately itwas found by inquisition,
by the escheator taken at the king's command, that at her death
the said Elizabeth held three parts of the said manors, that Isabel
wife of William Reynald her aunt is her next heir and of full age, and
that the same are held of others than the king ; as the said WilUam
Reynald and Isabel, appearing in person in chancery in the quinzaine
of Michaelmas last, acknowledged and averred that they had no
right in two parts of the said manors so divided, nor did any pertain to
them at present, but that by virtue of a fine levied in the king's court
before William de Fyncheden and his fellows justices of the Bench in
the 47th year of the reign those two parts ought now after the said
Elizabeth's death to remain to Adam de Peshale and Elizabeth his
wife, as appears by a part of the said fine produced in chancery.

Membrane 18.

Oct. 20. Order to the sheriff of Lincoln to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of William de Wyhum, who is insufficiently quahfied.

Oct. 24. To Ralph de Thresk escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to deliver
Westminster, in dower to Margaret who was wife of Henry de Bello Monte tenant in
chief such as are in his bailiwick of the knights' fees and parts of
fees following which the king has assigned to her of the knights' fees
of her said husband taken into the king's hand by his death, namely
the sixth part of one knight's fee in Braytoft and Frisby now held
by John de Cressy and extended at 16s. 8d. a year, the fifth part of
one knight's fee in Kate by held by John de Croxton at 20s., the
moiety of one knight's fee in Hotoft and elsewhere held by John de
Helynges at 50s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Tiryngton held
by the heirs of Thomas Mustell at 50s., the moiety of one knight's
fee in Langton and Thymelby held by John de Wylughby and the
abbot of Kirkestede at 50s., one knight's fee in Kelstern and Kayles-
thorp held by Robert Haulay knight and the abbot of Louth Park at
100s., the eighth part of one knight's fee in Barton held by John de
Wilughby at 12s. 6d., the fifth part of one knight's fee in the said
town of Barton held by the heirs of John de Orby at 20s., the third
part of one knight's fee in the same town held by the abbot of Bardenaye
at 21 marks, the eighth part of one knight's fee in the same town

CB II

162 CALENDAR OP CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 18 — cont.

held by the abbot of Thornton at 12s. Qd., the twentieth part of one
knight's fee in the same town held by Roger Straunge at 5s., the
moiety of one knight's fee in Feriby held by Thomas de Kidale at 50s.,
one knight's fee in Horkestowe held by the prior of the Hospital of
St. John of Jerusalem in England at 100s., three knights' fees in Wyn-
tryngham held by Dame de Marmyon at 16Z., the moiety of one knight's
fee in Asethorp held by the heirs of Robert de Horneby at 50s., one
knight's fee in Scampton held by the abbot of Kirkestede at 100s.,
the fourth part of one knight's fee in Burton held by the abbot of
Bardenaye at 25s., three quarters of one knight's fee in the same town
held by the abbot of Barlynges at 75s., two knights' fees in Cokewold
and Thoresweye held by John de Helynges at 101., one knight's fee
in Swalowe and Cotes held by John de Helynges at 100s., the moiety
of one knight's fee in Thoreswaj^e held by the heirs of Peter Neville
at 50s., one knight's fee in Barowe held by the abbot of Thornton at
lOOs., two thirds of one knight's fee in Rothewell held by the heirs
of Robert de Keleby at 5 marks, the moiety of one knight's fee in
the said town of Rothewell and Thoresweye held by the heirs of Roger
de Insula at 50s., 2J knights' fees in Ilkeston co. Derby held by William
de Cantilupo knight at 111. 5s., 3J knights' fees in Whatton in la Vale
CO. Notyngham held by Hugh Newemarche at 111. 10s., one knight's
fee in Hemyngton held by John de Crophull and Henry de Langton
at 100s., the fourth part of one knight's fee in Hatherne held by John
Nauncell at 25s., the moietj^ of one knight's fee in Hoghton and
Swynford sometime held by Stephen Malore at 50s., one knight's fee
in Prisby and Galby now held by John Burdet at 100s., the fortieth
part of one knight's fee in Weston sometime held by Martin de Baill'
at 5s., the ninth part of one knight's fee in Weston sometime held by
Saier de Trumpton at 10s., the fortieth part of one knight's fee in
Wykyngeston sometime held by Martin de Baill' at 5s., the fortieth
part of one knight's fee in Weston sometime held by Robert de
Horpewell at 10s., the fourth part of one knight's fee in Burton
Noveray sometime held by Nicholas Noveray at 25s., one knight's
fee in Loghton formerly held by the earl of Oxford at 100s., one
knight's fee in Wykyngeston formerly held by the said earl at
100s., and one knight's fee and the moiety of one knight's fee in
Wheston and Mounsorell co. Leycester sometime held by John de
Segrave and extended at 11. 10s. a year.

To John de Bekyngham escheator in Notynghamshire and Derby-
shire. Like order to deliver in dower to the said Margaret 3^ knights'
fees in Whatton in la Vale co. Notyngham and 2J knights' fees in
Ilkeston co. Derby, tenants and extents {as above).

To Thomas Walssh escheator in Leycestershire. Like order in
regard to one knight's fee in Hemyngton, the fourth part of one
knight's fee in Hatherne, the moiety of one knight's fee in Hoghton and
Swynford, one knight's fee in Frisby and Galby, the fortieth part of
one knight's fee in Weston, the ninth part of one knight's fee in Weston,
the fortieth part of one knight's fee in Wykyngeston, the fortieth part
of one knight's fee in Weston, the fourth part of one knight's fee in
Burton Noveray, one kftight's fee in Loghton, one knight's fee in
Wykyngeston, and one knight's fee and the moiety of one knight's
fee in Wheston and Mounsorell, tenants and extents {as above).

49 EDWARD III. 163

1375. Membrane 18 — cont.

To Ralph de Thresk escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to deliver in
dower to the said Margaret the advowsons following, which the king
has assigned to her of the advowsons of her said husband, namely
the advowsons of Lyndewode church extended at 20 marks a year,
and of Caillesthorp church at 12| marks a year, both in that county.

Membrane 17.
Oct. 19. To John Sayville escheator in Yorkshire. Order to remove the
Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with the lands and tenements
hereinafter mentioned taken into the king's hand by the death of
Thomas de Bolton, delivering to John de Lokton and Agnes his wife
any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition,
taken by the escheator, that at his death the said Thomas held jointly
•with Agnes his wife (whom the said John de Lokton has taken to wife) of
the gift of Adam de Appilton chaplain made with the king's licence to
them and the heirs of their bodies, a messuage and garden called
Gaytskogh, nine tofts, fourteen bovates and 60 acres of land, 7 acres
of meadow and 30s. of rent in Ho ton Colswayne, which are held in
chief, and likewise jointly with the said Agnes the manor of Hoton
Colswayne and three bovates of land in that town with the site of
a water mill upon the river Derwent, the manor of Hoton Bardolf
and three bovates of land in that town, and twelve bovates of land in
Hoton Mynchon held of others than the king ; and the king has taken
the fealty of John de Lokton.

Oct. 20. To John Sergeant escheator in Gloucestershire. Order to deUver
Westminster, to Richard de Lutteleye and Joan his wife, daughter and heir of Richard
Haym tenant by knight service of Humphrey de Bohun cousin and
heir of Humphrey de Bohun earl of Hereford tenant in chief who was
lately within age and in the king's wardship, all the lands of her said
father which by his death are in the king's hand ; as the said Joan
has proved her age before the escheator, and the king has taken the
fealty of her said husband.

Oct. 14. To John de Sayvylle escheator in Yorkshire. Order to cause Ellis

Westminster, de Thoresby to have seisin of a messuage in Brunby held by John
son of Amald de Brunby outlawed for divers felonies it is said, and
Richard Veile of Brunby and Joan his wife to have seisin of a toft
containing two pieces of waste ground and of four bovates of land
in Brunby held by the said John ; as the king has learned by inquisi-
tion, taken by the escheator, that the premises have been in his hand
a year and a day and are yet in his hand, that the said John held
that messuage of the said Ellis, and the toft and land of the said
Richard and Joan, and that William de la Vale late escheator had the
year and a day and the waste thereof, and ought to answer to the
king for the same.

Oct. 26. To Oliver de Hamham escheator in the county of Suthampton.

Westminster. Order to cause Ingelram son and heir of William Bruyn knight to

have seisin of the lands of his said father taken into the king's hand

by his death ; as he has proved his age before the escheator, and

the king has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [30736.]

164 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375, Membrane 16.

Oct. 24. To John Sayville escheator in Yorkshire. Order to deliver 100
Westminster, acres of land in Carleton by Warthill and the launds of Sandburne
and Qwitkar in the town of Stokton containing 200 acres of moor
and pasture, taken into the king's hand by the death of Thomas de
Bolton, together with the issues thereof taken, to the next friend on
her mother's side of Mary his daughter and heir to whom the inheritance
may not descend, to be kept to her use, but to remove the king's
hand and meddle no further with divers other lands likewse taken
into the king's hand, dehvering up any issues of these taken ; as
the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the
said Thomas at his death held no lands in the escheator's bailiwick in
chief in his demesne as of fee whereby the wardship of his lands ought
at present to pertain to the king, but held the said land, moor and
pasture in chief as in socage rendering 53s. 4(Z. at the exchequer by
the hands of the sheriff, and divers other lands of others than the king,
and that the said Mary is his next heir and of the age of 2 years all
but one quarter.

Oct. 28. To John Sergeant escheator in Herefordshire. Order to take the

Westminster, fealty of Lucy late wife of Thomas Chaundos knight according to
the form of a schedule enclosed, and to remove the king's hand and
meddle no further with the manor of Lugwardyn, one toft and the
moiety of one carucate of land in Frome and Dormyton taken into
the king's hand by the death of her said husband, delivering to her any
issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken
by the escheator, that the said Thomas at his death held the said
manor in chief jointly with the said Lucy by gift and feofiment of
Roger Chaundos made with the king's licence to them and the heirs of
their bodies, wdth reversion for lack of such an heir to the said Roger
and his heirs, and the said toft and land likewise jointly wdth the
said Lucy of others than the king.

Oct. 26. To Thomas de Illeston escheator in Kent. Order to keep in the king's

Westminster, hand 5s. of rent in the parish of Nonynton taken into the king's hand
by the death of John de Soles, but to remove the king's hand and
meddle no further with the manor of Betleshangre and divers other
tenements likewise so taken, delivering up any issues of these taken ; as
the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the
said John at his death held no lands in that bailiwick in chief in his
demesne as of fee nor in service, but held the said rent by knight service
of Richard brother and heir of Thomas de Ponynges knight tenant in
chief, a minor in the king's wardship, and the said manor and other
lands of others than the king.

Nov. 5. To John Sayville escheator in Yorkshire. Order to cause Marmaduke

Westminster, son and heir of John son of Edmund de Tweng tenant in chief to have
seisin of the lands of the said Edmund his father* (sic) taken into
the king's hand by his death ; as the said Marmaduke has proved his
age before the escheator, and the king has taken his homage and
fealty. By p.s. [30752.]

Nov. 10. To the constable of Wyndesore castle for the time being, or to his
Westminster. Ueutenant there. Order of the issues of his bailiwick to pay to Ralph

* The same error is found in the warrant.

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Porter the king's Serjeant the arrears of his wages since 30 August
in the 49th year of the reign, and henceforward to pay him such
wages as John de Westele in his life time used to have, taking his
acquittance for every payment ; as on that day the king by letters
patent granted to the said Ralph during pleasure the oifice of janitor
of the said castle, taking such wages and foes and in the same manner •
as the said John late janitor deceased used to take in that of&ce.
Et erat patens.

Nov. 10. To John Sayville escheator in Westmorland. Order to deliver to
Westminster. Katherine Whitefeld the manor of Barton, a messuage in the town
of Barton called Trostormond excepted, taken into the king's hand
by the death of Randolph de Dacre, together with the issues taken
of the said manor with that exception ; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at his death the said Randolph
held that manor with the exception aforesaid for his life by gift of
William de Halton and William Chaumberleyn chaplains, with re-
mainder to the said Katherme for her life, and that the same is held
of the heir of Thomas de Twheng tenant in chief, a minor in the king's
wardship, by the service of paying one sore sparrowhawk or I2d.
a year at the feast of St. Peter's Chains ; and the king has taken
the fealty of the said Katharine.

Nov. 7. To the sheriffs of London. Order to deliver by indenture Nicholas

Westminster. Clerk, who was taken with the manner of two silver salts of the king's
engraved with the king's arms, and is imprisoned in Neugate gaol,
to William Mau the king's Serjeant from whose keeping the same
were stolen, to be l^rought to the Marshalsea prison of the king's
household until thence delivered according to the law and custom of
England, also the said salts to be kept to the king's use.

Nov. 10. Brother Henry Wernuill' attorney of the bishop of Achonry has

(Westminster, the king's letters of exchange addressed to Peter Mark merchant of
Lumbardy dwelling in the city of London for SI. payable to the said
bishop or to his attorney in foreign parts.

Nov. 8. John de Langton has hke letters for 40Z. addressed to the said

Westminster. Peter and payable to himself.

Nov. 13. Adam Naas clerk and Master Thomas de Southam have like letters
Westminster, addressed to John Crede for 100 marks payable in foreign parts.

William Palmere has like letters for 61. addressed to Peter Mark.

Peter Pawe clerk dwelling in Avinon has like letters for 10 marks
addressed to John Crede.

Nov. 14. Master Thomas de Wormenhale has like letters for 501. addressed
Westminster, to the said John.

WiUiam master arbalester of the Tower of London and Bonseignour
master of the king's arbalests have like letters for 100 florins addressed
to Peter Mark merchant of Lumbardy and payable to them in foreign
parts.

166 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 16 — cont.

Nov. 1. To Roger Keteryeh escheator in Essex. Order to deliver to William
Westminster, son and heir of Thomas Redeswell, tenant by knight service of Thomas
son and heir of John Essex tenant in chief a minor in the king's ward-
ship, the lands of his said father taken into the king's hand by his
death and by reason of the said Wilham's nonage ; as he has proved
his age before the escheator : and the age of the said Thomas son of
John being lately proved, the king took his homage and commanded
livery to be given him of his said father's lands.

Membrane 15.

Nov. 20. To the keeper or farmer of the king's manor of Istelworth co. Middlesex
Westminster, for the time being. Order of the issues of that manor to pay to John
de Ipre controller of the king's household the arrears of lOOL yearly
since 8 August in the 46th year of the reign, and henceforward to
pay him that yearly sum from time to time so long as he shall have
the same, taking his acquittance ; as on 17 May in the 43rd year
of his reign the king of his favour granted by letters patent to the
said John for his good service lOOL a year to be taken at the exchequer
at Michaelmas and Easter by even portions during his Ufe or until
the king should take other order for his estate ; and on 8 August
aforesaid, at the said John's petition and for that he gave up those
letters patent in chancery to be cancelled, the king of his favour
granted to the said John 100?. to be taken of the issues of that manor
as aforesaid at the same feasts during his life or until the king should
take other order for his estate.
Et erat patens.

Nov. 16. To the escheator in Cumberland. Order, upon the petition of
Westminster. Gilbert de Culwenn and Isabel his wife, to remove the king's hand
and meddle no further with the third part of a moiety of the manor
of Distyngton, delivering to them any issues thereof taken ; as their
petition shows that Christopher de Moriceby, sometime the said
Isabel's husband, long after their espousal was seised in his demesne
as of fee of a moiety of the said manor, which is held in chief, and
before his death without obtaining the king's licence demised the
same to Margaret de Moriceby, that he being dead the said third
part was after delivered in dower to the said Isabel by the said
Margaret, that she by virtue of the said livery held the same peaceably
until it was by Roger Lascels late escheator taken into the king's
hand by reason of that alienation for that he found, by inquisition
by him taken, that the same was made without licence, and by colour
of that inquisition the said Isabel was put out, praying for restitution ;
and it is found by inquisition, taken at the king's command by John
de Sayville knight late escheator, that the said Christopher was seised
of the said moiety and demised the same as aforesaid to the said
Margaret for life, that she having seisin thereof delivered a third
part to the said Isabel in dower, that the said Isabel held that part
peaceably until the said former inquisition, and that the said moiety
was thereupon seized into the king's hand, and is yet in his hand for
that cause and for none other.

Nov. 15. To WiUiam de Walleworth and Nicholas de Brembre late collectors
Westminster, of the great custom in the port of London. Order to deliver to

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John Warde and Robert Girdelere the seal called ' coket ' and all other
things affecting that office which are in their keeping, not meddling
further therein ; as the king has lately by letters patent appointed
the said John and Robert to levy, collect and receive to his use the
custom and subsidy upon wool, hides and woolfells in the port of
London and in singular the ports and places from thence to Gravesende
on either side the Thames, at Gravesende, from thence to Tillebury
on the Essex side, and at Tillebury, namely of every sack of wool
50s. of natives and 4 marks of aUens, of every 240 woolfells 50s. of
natives and 4 marks of aliens, and of every last of hides lOOs. of
natives and 8 marks of aliens, and to keep the said seal during pleasure.
It is the king's will that the late collectors be thereof discharged
toward him.

Nov. 11. To Thomas Sewalle escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to deliver
Westminster, to Henry Wardedieu 25 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow and 6 acres
of pasture in Sauston and a inoiety of the manor of Sauston taken
into the king's hand by the death of Elizabeth Warde, together with
the issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition,
taken by the escheator, that the said Elizabeth at her death held no
lands in that county in chief in her demesne as of fee, but that by
fine levied in the king's court with his Ucence she and William Warde
sometime her husband (likewise deceased) held the premises for life
with remainder to the said Henry and Katherine his wife deceased
and to the said Katherine's heirs, and that the said moiety is held
in chief by knight service, the residue of the premises of others than
the king ; and the king has taken the fealty of the said Henry.

Nov. 20. Order to the sheriff of Wiltesir to cause a verderer in the forest

Westminster, of Savernak to be elected instead of William Chamberlay, who is
dead.

Nov. 27. To Thomas Sewale escheator in Bukinghamshire. Order to remove
Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Wavyng-
don taken into the king's hand by the death of Elizabeth who was
wife of Hugh de Courtenay the younger, delivering to Hugh de Cour-
tenay earl of Devon any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned
by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said Elizabeth at her
death held no lands in that bailiwick in her demesne as of fee nor in
service, but held the said manor in fee tail by grant of the said earl
made by fine levied in the king's court with his licence to the said
Hugh the younger and Elizabeth and to the heirs of their bodies, mth
reversion for lack of such an heir to the earl and his heirs, that Hugh
the younger and Elizabeth are dead without issue, wherefore the said
manor ought by the form of that fine to revert to the earl and his
heirs, and that it is held in chief by knight service.
The like to the following : —

John Mattesford escheator in Devon concerning the manor of

Honyton, the advowson excepted.
Oliver de Harnham escheator in Oxfordshire concerning the
manors of Crawell' and Njrvvenham.

To Walter Cifrewast escheator in Somerset and Dorset. Like
order, mutatis mutandis, concerning the manor and advowsoa of

168 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 15 — cant.

Ebrighton co. Dorset, the manor of Estcoker co. Somerset the advowson
excepted, and the advowson of Hardyngton by Estcoker ; as the
king has learned etc. that EUzabeth who was wife of Hugh de Courtenay
the younger at her death held the premises in fee tail by grant of Hugh
de Courtenay earl of Devon made by fine levied in the king's court
with his licence to the said Hugh the younger and Elizabeth and
to the heirs of their bodies with reversion to the earl and his heirs,
that Hugh the younger and Elizabeth are dead without issue etc.
{as above), and that the premises are held in chief by knight service.

Dec. 23. To the mayor and bailiffs of Plymmuth. Order without delay to
Westminster, dearrest a ship of Spain there arrested, suffering certain merchants
and seamen of Spain and Portugal who came thither with the same
freely without let to go their way according to the truce now newly
taken between the king and them of Spain ; as at the motion of divers
merchants of England they came thither with goods of those merchants
under hope and confidence of the said truce, and notwithstanding
the same the said ship is there arrested, as the king has learned.

To the mayor and bailiffs of Bristol. Order to suffer certain mer-
chants and seamen of Spain and Portugal and their ships freely
without let to go their way according to the truce now newly taken
between the king and them of Spain by Jolni king of Castile and
Leon and duke of Lancastre ; as at the motion of divers merchants
of England they came thither from Spain and Portugal with certain
their ships bringing goods of those merchants under hope and confidence
of that truce, as the king has learned.

The like to the following : —

The mayor and baihffs of Dertemuth.
The mayor and bailiffs of Suthampton.

Membrane 14.

Oct. 20. Order to the sheriff of Wiltesir to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of Robert Blake, who is dead.

Oct. 30. To the sheriff of Stafford for the time being. Order of the issues of

Westminster, the county to pay to Thomas de Stafford the king's Serjeant at arms
the arrears since 28 July in the 34th year of the reign of \2d. a day,
and henceforward to pay him that daily sum for life, taking his
acquittance ; as on that date the king of his favour granted by letters
patent to the said Thomas for his good service \2d. a day to be taken
of the issues of that county by the hands of the sheriff during his
life or until the king should take other order for his estate, in recom-
pense for the wages which he used to take in the king's household.
Et erat patens.

Oct. 22. To Thomas de lUeston escheator in Kent. Order to take of Joan

Westminster, who was wife of John de Frogenhale tenant in chief an oath that she

wiU not marry without the king's licence, and to assign her dower

of 'her said husband's lands taken into the king's hand by his death,

sending the assignment under seal to be enrolled in chancery.

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Nov. 7. To John atte Welde escheator in Essex. Order to remove the

Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Wodehalle
in the towTi of Arkisdene taken into the king's hand by the death
of WiUiam de Burton knight, dehvering to Eleanor late his wife any
issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken
at his command by Roger Keterich late escheator, that the said William
at his death held that manor of others than the king jointly with the
said Eleanor by gift of Philip parson of Little Castirton to them and
the heirs of their bodies, with remainder for lack of such an heir to
the right heirs of the said WiUiam.

Nov. 10. To John Rokewode escheator in Norffolk. Order to take the fealty
Westminster, of Eleanor late the wife of Wilham de Burton knight according to
the form of a schedule enclosed, and to deUver to her the manor of
Great Melton taken into the king's hand by her said husband's death,
but to remove the king's hand and meddle no further with divers other
lands so taken into the king's hand, dehvering to the said Eleanor any
issues of these taken ; as it is found by inquisition, taken at the king's
command by Richard de Waterden late escheator, that the said
WiUiam at his death held no lands in that county in chief in his
demesne as of fee, but held that manor jointly with the said Eleanor
by gift and feoffment of Philip de Apethorp parson of Little Castirton
to them, their heirs and assigns, and divers other lands likewise of the
said Philip's gift, that the said manor is held of the king as of the
honour of Peverel by the service of homage and of making two suits
yearly at the court of Hatefeld Peverel, and the other lands of others
than the king ; and for half a mark paid by the said Eleanor the king
has respited her homage until Easter next.

Nov. 7. To John Dj^mmok escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to remove

Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with a messuage, three
shops and 10 acres of land in Stanford taken into the king's hand
by the death of WilUam de Burton knight, delivering to Eleanor late
his wife any issues thereof taken ; as it is found by inquisition, taken
at the king's command by Ralph de Thresk late escheator, that the
said WiUiam at his death held the premises jointly with the said
Eleanor of others than the king.

Nov. 12. Order to the sheriff of Cumberland to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of Amandus Mounceux ; as the king has learned by credible
witness that the said Amandus is insufificiently qualified, wherefore
the king has removed him from office.

Nov. 22. John de Foletby chaplain has the king's letters of exchange addressed
Westminster, to John Crede merchant of Lumbardy dwelling in the city of London,
for payment of Ql. to him in foreign parts.

To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order (in-

complete), although lately the king committed to Richard Forester

and others the keeping of the priory of St. Frideswide Oxford so that
they should answer at the exchequer for the issues thereof arising ;
as the said Richard was by the king's command [soj busied elsewhere

170 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 14 — cont.

that he might not have leisure for the keeping of the priory or for
levying the issues thereof.

Vacated, because otherwise below.

Nov. 12. To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of the city
Westminster, of London. Order to suffer all and singular the merchants who will
bring wool, wooLfells or hides to the staple of Calais to lade the same
in that port and, having first paid the customs, subsidies and other
duties thereupon, freely to take them over thither, notwithstanding
the king's late writ commanding the collectors not to suffer any wool,
woolfells or hides in that port to pass to any foreign parts after
Michaelmas last. By K. and C.

The like to the following : —

The collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of Newcastle
upon Tyne.

The collectors in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull.

The collectors in the port of St. Botolph.

The collectors in the port of Great Jememuth.

The collectors in the port of Lenne.

The collectors in the port of Gyppewych.

The collectors in the port of Quenesburgh.

The collectors in the port of Cicestre.

The collectors in the port of Suthamton,

The collectors in the port of Exeter.

The collectors in the port of Bristol.

The collectors in the port of Melcombe.

Membrane 13.

Oct. 26. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer of Dublin and to

Westminster, the chamberlains. Order, upon the petition of Robert de Asshton
late justiciary of Ireland, if assured that the things hereinafter
rehearsed contain the truth, to allow the wages and rewards shewn in
the account of Robert de Lithum, clerk of the wages of war, notwith-
standing that exchange of hobblers and kernes on foot for men at
arms and archers was made long after 21 June in the 46th year of the
reign, and that so is the date of the king's commission to Robert de
Lithum for payment of such wages ; as the said petition shews that
straightway after his landing in Ireland 80 hobblers and 200 kernes on
foot whom formerly by indentures between them made the king
granted the justiciar}' to abide with him and to be maintained of the
profits and emoluments of Ireland over and above his English retinue,
were by deliberation and advice of the then council of Ireland for the
better security and governance of Ireland exchanged for certain
English men at arms and archers retained by him on 21 June aforesaid,
to wit long before his landing there, as by the said clerk's account of
men at liberty and men coming may appear, that he the said justiciary,
perceiving that the men at arms so exchanged were endeavouring to
withdraw from Ireland, refusing altogether to abide there unless they
might receive rewards over and above their wages as did other the
English of his retinue, and considering in himself the harm and peril
to Ireland that might befal by their so sudden departure, and that he
might not speedily have succour from elsewhere for the safety and
defence of Ireland, granted and promised such wages and rewards

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for all hia time, and that the same were from time to time paid them all
the time that they stood with him the said justiciary in Ireland, as
by the said account may appear, praying allowance thereof with the
wages for 18 archers whom he retained with him at the king's cost over
and above 100 archers for the defence of Ireland from 21 June aforesaid
to 28 October in the 47th year of the reign ; and it seems to the king
and council that his petition is reasonable.

Nov. 2. William de Wynterton clerk has the king's writ of exchange addressed

Westminster, to John Crede merchant of Lumbardy dwelling in London, for pay-
ment of 201. to him at Avinon for furtherance of the business of the
dean and chapter of Hereford.

Oct. 28. Master Hugh de Harlam, proctor of William de Slene parson of

Westminster. Wynewyk, has the like writ addressed to the said John, for payment
over sea of 401.

Nov. 3. Order to the sheriff of Essex to cause a coroner to be elected instead

Westminster, of John Gestyngthorp, if he be dead as the king has learned.

Oct. 28. To Roger de la Lee escheator in Salop. Order to deliver to Richard

Westminster. Gerard of Shrouesbury all his lands seized by the escheator into the
king's hand by reason of his outlawry ; as lately John atte Celer
impleaded the said Richard in the king's court before the justices
of the Bench for an alleged trespass, and for that he came not before
the justices to answer thereupon the defendant was put in exigents
in the busting of London to be outlawed, and was after outlawed, as
appears by the tenor of the record and process of outlawry which the
king has caused to come before him in chancery, and he rendered
himself to the Flete prison and therein abode, as William de Fyncheden
late chief justjce of the Bench has certified in chancery at the king's
command ; and on 15 June in the 48th year of his reign the king
by letters patent pardoned the said Richard that outlawry, granting
him his peace, but so that he should stand to right in the king's court
in any cause the said John would bring against him [concerning] the
said trespass.

Nov. 3. To William Galwer of Holkham co. Norfolk. Order, if John Raa

Westminster, merchant of Scotland appointed him to pay 18Z. to John de Wynterton
merchant of Norwich, and if he received that sum of John Raa's
money, to pay it by indenture to John de^Wynterton without delay,
or that which he so received if it amounts not to so great a sum ;
as by complaint made on behalf of John de Wynterton it is shewn
the king that brother William Brounhill of Scotland and certain other
evildoers lately sailing at sea in fashion of war caused a certain quantity
of malt to be taken which William Galwer and John Raa caused to be
bought in Norffolk with their money and carried in a certain ship
towards Newcastle upon Tyne for sale, and straightway dehveredfit
again to William Galwer under a condition that as soon as he sold it
he should answer to the said brother William for all that pertained
to John Raa thereof, and that though John Raa is bound to John de
Wynterton in a certain sum for certain merchandise bought of him
it is said, and has of ttimes requested William Galwer to deUver in
part payment of that debt his part of the money arising from the

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malt and yet remaining in William Calwer's hands, which amounts
to 181. it is said, William Calwer has deferred and does unlawfully
defer payment, averring that by colour of the arrest aforesaid the
money was brother Wilham's and not his, wherefore Johnde Wynterton
has prayed the king for remedy ; and upon the examination of the
said brother WiUiam before the king and council touching the premises
and touching other his e\'il deeds committed upon the sea, it was
there declared that whatsoever he and others so did upon the sea
was ill done, and it was adjudged that restitution should be made
to the owners of the goods and merchandise by them taken of divers
merchants.

Nov. 10. To the mayor and bailiffs of the city of Lincoln. Order, upon the
Westminster, petition of John Credy and Francis Johan of the old fellowship of
Stresses, to dearrest and deliver again to them or their attorney two
' pakkes ' of their canvas containing about 2,500 ells, price in all 601.,
not arresting their goods and chattels for debts or offences of Thomas
Blancard, Dinus Blancard, Nicholas Johan and Arnald Johan ; as
their petition shews that the said canvas was by the mayor and baiUffs
unlawfully arrested at the suit of divers merchants of Lincoln for
debts of the said Thomas and the others, although the said John
and Francis meddled not in anywise by way of fellowship with the
said Thomas and the others ; and they have found in chancery security
that they will answer to the said merchants of Lincoln according
to law and reason and the appointment of the council.

Memorandum of a mainprise by Nicholas Russell de Stross, Bernard
Antony and Peter Mark for the said John and Francis, that they shall
be ready to answer and stand to right as aforesaid.

To the same. Like order, upon the petition of Peter Mark and
Nicholas Luke and of Matthew Johan of the fellowship of the Albertini,
regarding two packs of their canvas coiitaining 60 sarplers and 600
ells besides, price in all 30Z.

Memorandum of a mainprise by Nicholas Russell de Stross, Bernard
Antony and John Crede {as above), and that they have protections
for themselves and their goods, as appears in the Patent Roll under
this month's date.

Nov. 8. To John Welde escheator in Essex. Order to take the fealty of

Westminster. Katherine wife of Thomas Baynard according to the form of a schedule
enclosed, and to remove the king's hand and meddle no further with
the manor of Messyng and divers other manors and lands taken into
the king's hand by the death of the said Thomas, delivering to the
said Katherine any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken at his command by Roger de Keterich late escheator,
that by gift of John de Rokewode and others the said Thomas at his
death held jointly with the said Katherine the manor of Messyng of
the king as of the honour of Reymes by the service of one knight's
fee, and divers other manors and lands of others than the king.

Nov. 18. Reynold Walpole has the king's letters of exchange addressed to a
Westminster, merchant of Florence for payment to him of 20Z. in foreign parts.

Nov. ,16. Master Richard Hayton canon of the church of St. Mary Salisbury
Westminster, has like letters addressed to John Crede Lumbard, for payment of 40i.

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Nov. 20. John Barton has like letters addressed to John Crede for payment
Westminster, to him of 20 marks.

Nov. 23. Walter Asshe has like letters addressed to Nicholas Russell de
Westminster. Stresses of Florence merchant dwelKng in the city of London, for
payment of 30 marks.

John Coly, Roger Salghale and John Wode have hke letters for
payment to them of lOL

Nov. 24. Thomas de Speton, John Coke and William de Thresk chaplains
Westminster, have like letters addressed to John Credy of Lumbardy merchant
dwelling in the city of London, for payment of IIZ.

Nov. 28. Order to the sheriff of Lincoln to cause a coroner to be elected
Westminster, instead of William Rogerson of Kirketon, who is too sick to attend
to that office as the king has learned.

Nov. 26. Order to the sheriff of Salop to cause a coroner to be elected instead

Westminster, of Robert Horde of Walford, who is dead.

The like to the same sheriff upon the death of Roger Preyers.

Order to the sheriff of Salop to cause a coroner to be elected instead
of Hugh de la Boure, who is too sick and aged to exercise that office.

Membrane 12.

Oct. 26. To Richard Lyouns. Order to deliver to Simon de Burgh the king's

Westminster, esquire the 40L in his keeping in part payment of the ransom (financie),
damages and losses hereinafter mentioned, according to a judgment
of the great council ; as lately hearing by his loud complaint that,
being sent as an envoy to the papal see, and returning to England
through the dominion of the cardinal de Genevere under hope of the
safe conduct and protection of the said cardinal, who mainperned before
the cardinal of Canterbury promising him safe passage through that
dominion, certain evildoers of the subjects of the cardinal de Genevere
within the said dominion took the said Simon and kept him captive until
he made with them a ransom by 800 francs and paid the same, delaying
the king's business to the hurt and loss of the king and the said Simon,
wherefore he has prayed the king that of the goods and chattels of the
cardinal de Genevere in England restitution be made of the said
sum with his damages and losses ; and taking note that his prayer
was reasonable the king summoned before himself and the council the
said cardinal's proctors in England, and, laying the premises before
them, at their request gave the cardinal a day long past within which
he should reform those evil doings or cause them to be by his subjects
reformed, or should excuse himself, shewing cause by his proctors
wherefore such restitution ought not to be made, at which day the
cardinal or his proctors took no heed to answer the premises, and
that no prejudice should arise to the cardinal without advising him
the king of his favour set him another day now past to do as aforesaid,
or to send over and write again his will, thereupon causing 401. of the
cardinal's moneys to be arrested and delivered to the safe keeping
of the said Richard, awaiting the cardinal's answer in that behalf ; and

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although the cardinal is fully informed concerning the premises, and
his proctors have many times Aviitten and sent over to him for that
cause, as they have with truth freely confessed before the king, the
cardinal has not hitherto deigned to do aught, to send over to the
king letters of excuse or delay, or to write again to him, but suffers
those e^^l doings to rest unpunished, wherefore after mature delibera-
tion and diligent information before the great council had it is by the
said council determined that of his goods and chattels in England
the cardinal de Genevere shall be compelled to make restitution and
content the said Simon. By the great council.

Mandate to A. archbishop of York to cause the goods and chattels
of the cardinal de Genevere which are within his province and jurisdic-
tion up to the amount of the said ransom, damages and losses over
and above the said 401. to be sequestrated and kept under sequestra-
tion, so as to have the same before the king and the said council in the
quinzaine of St. Hilary next, that at that time the king may cause
that which is right and reasonable to be done. By the great council.

[Feeder a.]

Nov. 5. Ralph de Walsham and his fellows have the king's letters of exchange

Westminster, addressed to Peter Mark Lumbard for 40 marks to be received over sea.

Nov. 7. To Oliver de Hamham escheator in Berkshire. Order to deliver

Westminster, to John de Estbury, son and heir of John de Est bury the elder tenant
in chief, the third part of a messuage and two virgates of land, of the
moiety of one acre of meadow and of 7s. of rent in Estbury, and all other
the lands held in dower by Katherine who was wife of John the elder and
taken into the king's hand by her death, together with the issues thereof
taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that the said Katherine at her death held no lands in that county in chief
nor of others in her demesne as of fee, but held the premises in Estbury
in chief, and divers other lands of others than the king to her dower ;
and on 16 January last the king took the homage and fealty of the said
John the son, and commanded livery to be given him of his said
father's lands.

Nov. 10. To the mayor and recorder of the city of London. Order without

Westminster, delay to send for execution to the exchequer the estreats of their

sessions held for delivery of Neugate gaol ; as the king is informed

that they have many times held such sessions in the absence of his

justices appointed for delivery thereof.

Nov. 10. To Gilbert de Culwen escheator in Yorkshire. Order to cause John

Westminster, son and heir of William de Kilvyngton tenant in chief to have seisin

of the lands of his said father taken into the king's hand by his death ;

as the said John proved his age before John Sayville late escheator,

and the king has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [30765.]

Nov. 14. To John Welde, escheator in Hertfordshire. Order to deUver to
Westminster. Elizabeth late the wife of Roger Elinerugge knight the manor of
Sauecombe taken into the king's hand by her said husband's death,
delivering to her any issues thereof taken ; as it is found by inquisition,
taken at the king's command by Roger Keterych late escheator,
that the said Roger Elinerugge at hia death held no lands in that county

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in chief nor of others in his demesne as of fee nor in service, but
held that manor jointly with the said Elizabeth by gift and feoffment
of John Sewy chaplain, Thomas de Burford chaplain and Wilham de
Cudlyngton chaplain made with the king's licence to them and their
heirs, and that it is held in chief by knight service ; and for half
a mark by her paid the king has respited the homage and fealty of
the said Elizabeth until Easter next.

To Edmund de Bruge escheator in Worcestershire. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, in regard to the manor of Elinerugge and bullaries of brine
of six leads in Wych ; as it is found by inquisition, taken by
John de Hambury late escheator, that the said Roger held that manor
jointly with the said Elizabeth by gift and feoffment of William de
Hod3mgton and Thomas de la Brode chaplain, and the said bullaries
likewise by gift and feoffment of John Boteller of Wych, Richard de la
Forde and Alice his wife to them made, and that the said manor is
held by knight service of John son and heir of John Talbot tenant in
chief, a minor in the king's wardship, the said bullaries of others
than the king.

To John de Rokewode escheator in Suffolk. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning the manor of Fakenham Aspys ; as it is found
by inquisition, taken at the king's command by Richard de Waterden
late escheator, that Roger de Elinerugge knight at his death held no
lands in that county in chief nor of others in his demesne as of fee
nor in service, but by gift and feoffment of John Sewy chaplain,
Thomas Burford chaplain and WilHam de Codlyngton chaplain by
fine levied in the king's court with his licence held the said manor
jointly with Elizabeth late his wife in chief by the service of ISrf.
payable at the end of every twenty weeks to the ward of Norwich
castle.

MEMBRANE 11.

Nov. 20. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to stay
Westminster, their demand made by exchequer summons upon Richard Forester for
payment of the issues of the priory of St. Prideswyde Oxford to the
king's use, discharging him thereof ; as the king lately committed
the keeping of that priory to the said Richard and others so that they
should answer at the exchequer for the issues thereof arising ; but the
said Richard is by the king's command so much occupied elsewhere
that he might not have leisure for the keeping of the said priory or
for levying the issues thereof. Proviso that answer be made by those
who ought lawfully to be charged with the same.

Nov. 20. To John Kamels escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order not to
Westminster, meddle with the manor of Anescote or the issues thereof while a plea
is pending in chancery between the king and Roger de Chfiford
concerning the same.

Nov. 30. To John atte Welde escheator in Essex. Order to take of Margaret

Westminster, who was wife of Roger de Grey knight tenant in chief an oath that

she will not marry without the king's hcence, and to assign her dower

of her said husband's lands taken into the king's hand by his death,

sending the assignment under seal to be enrolled in chancery.

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CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375.

Membrane 11 — cont.

Nov. 28. To William Walshale escheator in Salop and the march of Wales
Westminster, adjacent. Order to take of Isabel who was wife of John son and heir
of John Lestraunge of Blakemere tenant in chief, who died within
age and in the king's wardship, an oath that she will not marry without
the king's licence, and in presence of Richard earl of Arundell to whom
the king has committed the wardshijo of her said husband's lands or
of his attornej's, if being warned they will attend, to assign her dower
of the said lands, except the manor of Straunge Betton concerning
which a plea is yet pending in chancery without debate, sending the
assignment under seal to be enrolled in chancery.

To Oliver Harnham escheator in the county of Suthampton. •
Order to assign dower to the said Isabel, of whom the king has
caused an oath to be taken by William Walshale etc. (as above).

Nov. 30. To Thomas Ilston escheator in Kent. Order to remove the king's
Westminster, hand, and not to meddle further with the moiety of 100 acres of land,
of 7 acres of meadow, of 100 acres of pasture, and of 71. 5s. of rent in
Preston, Shelwych and Herteye, with 63 acres of land and 11 acres
of meadow at Estwell, and vi-ith the moiety of a yearly rent of 7 quarters
4 bushels of palm barley to be taken at Michaelmas of divers tenants
in Terlyngham, all taken into the king's hand by the death of Thomas
son of Michael de Ponynges knight tenant in chief, saving to Blanche
who was his wife her dower of the premises according to the custom
of ' gavelkynde,' and delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as the
king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said
Thomas at his death held the premises of others than the king in
' gavelkynde ' in his demesne as of fee, and that Richard de PonjTiges
his brother is his next heir and of the age of 17 years and upwards.

Nov. 27. To John Carnell' escheator in Roteland. Order to take the fealties
Westminster, of Richard de Pyryton, William de Ridl3Tigton master of Manton
chantry, Henry Hudde parson of Berghby and John de Wympton
according to the form of a schedule enclosed, and to remove the king's
hand and meddle no further with one virgate of land and two thirds
of a messuage in Langham taken into the king's hand by the death
of William de Luffewyk of Manton, delivering to the said Richard and
the others any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by in-
quisition, taken by the escheator, that William Luffewyk at his death
held no lands in that county in chief nor of others in demesne nor in ser-
vice, but was lately seised of the premises , which were held of Humphrey
de Bohun then earl of Hereford and lord of Langham by the service of
2s. of yearly rent and suit at the two great courts of Okham a year for
all service, and of divers other lands held likewise of others than the
king, and by charter dated Monday before St. Lawrence in the 46th
year of the reign gave the same to the said Richard and the others,
who by virtue of that gift had seisin and possession thereof ; and
by the said earl's death the lordship of Langham has now come to
the king's hands.

Dec. 4. To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order, if in the plea in the

Westminster, busting of London hereinafter mentioned it has been pleaded to

judgment, to proceed to rendering of judgment with what speed they

conveniently may, doing justice to the parties according to law and to

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1S75. Membrane 11 — cont.

the custom of the said city, the king's writ de non 'procedendo notwith-
standing ; as lately at the suit of John Everard, averring that he sued
in the husting of London before the late mayor and sheriffs against
Margaret who was wife of John de la Touke for a messuage and 40s.
of rent in London, counting that one Sara Amys his cousin, whose
heir the plaintiff is, died seised of the premises in her demesne as of
fee, that the defendant in her pleading alleged that the king by letters
patent gave the same for life to the defendant and her said deceased
husband with reversion to the king and his heirs, by virtue whereof
defendant and her husband entered and defendant yet holds the
premises, and so may not answer without the king, and averring that
by colour of her allegation the mayor and sheriffs have deferred to
proceed in the said plea, the king by writ ordered the late mayor and
sheriffs to give notice to the defendant to be before him in chancery
at a set day now past in order to shew cause wherefore notwithstanding
her said allegation further proceedings ought not to be had, and
further to do and receive what the court should determine, and the
mayor and sheriffs returned that they gave her notice to be there
in order to do as the said writ required; and at that day
the defendant, appearing by Hugh de Gaudeby her attorney,
said nought effectual wherefore further proceeding ought not to be
taken in the said plea, and the king commanded the late mayor and
sheriffs to proceed in that plea and do speedy justice to the parties
the said allegation notwithstanding, provided they should not proceed
to rendering of judgment without advising the king ; and now the
plaintiff has petitioned the king that they may proceed to rendering
of judgment, shewing that by virtue of the said writ the mayor and
sheriffs have deferred so to do, although by the plea between the
parties it is found that plaintiff is cousin and next heir of the said
Sara as aforesaid, and the king summoned before him in chancery
on the morrow of St. Martin last as well his Serjeants as Michael Skyl-
lyng his attorney and the defendant, who said nought to the purpose
wherefore they ought not so to proceed. Proviso that no plea con-
cerning the said messuage be held before the mayor and sheriffs without
advising the king.

Dec. 13. To John Rokewode escheator in Suffolk. Order to take of Margaret

Westminster, who was wife of Roger Grey knight tenant in chief an oath that she

will not marry without the king's licence, and to assign her dower of

her said husband's lands taken into the king's hand by his death,

sending the assignment under seal to be enrolled in chancery.

Oct. 1. To Gilbert de Culwen escheator in Yorkshire, Northumberland, Cum-

Westminster. berland and Westmorland. Order to deliver to John de Neville, son
and heir of Ralph de Neville, all the knights' fees, parts of fees
and advowsons of his heritage held in dower by Alice who
was wife of the said Ralph and taken into the king's hand by her
death ; as it is found by inquisition, taken at the king's command by
John Sayvylle late escheator, that the said Alice at her death held in
dower divers knights' fees etc. of the said John's heritage, and on 10
October in the 41st year of his reign the king took the said John's
homage and fealty, and commanded livery to be given him of his
father's lands.

OR 12

178 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 11 — cont.

Dec. 8. To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order, upon the petition of

Westminster. John Che5rne and Margaret his wife, if in the plea hereinafter mentioned
allegation has been made as here rehearsed, to proceed therein
with such speed as they conveniently may, doing justice to the parties
according to law and the custom of the city of London notwith-
standing such allegation, provided that they proceed not to
rendering of judgment without advising the king ; as the said petition
shews that the said John and Margaret are suing before the mayor
and sheriffs in the busting of London against Gervase de Chfton
knight for dower of the said Margaret of the freehold which was of
Robert de Typtoft sometime her husband in Lymestret London,
that the defendant in his pleading has alleged that the said
Robert being lately seised thereof gave the premises to defendant
for hfe with reversion to the said Robert and to his heirs, that the
king lately committed to Richard Lescrope knight the wardship of
other lands which came to the king's hands by the said Robert's
death and by reason of the nonage of his heirs, to hold until the lawful
age of such heirs, and so the mayor and sheriffs might not proceed
further in that plea without advising the king, shewing that by colour
of that allegation they have hitherto deferred so to proceed.

Membrane lo.

Declaration (undated) of the will of Thomas lord de Ponyngges, signed
by him and addressed to Sir Amald Savage , Sir William Elyngton , William
Tauk, John Neumarche, Roger Dalynggreg', Hugh Waterton and
Sir John Bakere his feoffees and executors, reciting charters indented
whereby he has enfeoffed them of certain manors and rents of his
in order that of the profits thereof arising and of two thirds of his
chattels they shall pay his debts and recompense all of whom he has
wrongfully taken their goods', directing that the said feoffees shall
have their costs when they shall do aught concerning his business,
that if need be to make brokage with the masters of the court it
shall be done by their advice, that if Blanche his wife will buy
part of his stock she shall have it before any other, provided that
nought of his will be delayed (tarit) for her pajnnent, and that when
his will is fulfilled they shall surrender to her for life their estate in
his said lands if she remain sole, upon condition that if she be married
it shall be lawful for his right heir to enter the said lands, except that
they shall give to Sir John Bakere for their lives and the life of the
said Blanche his manor of Waldeme if before the death of the said
Thomas he be not advanced to a parsonage or other reasonable Uving
(warison) at the said lord's gift, and that they shall make provision
to deliver the soul of the said Thomas from pain. French.

Declaration for the king, made by Thomas Ikham guardian of
Richard brother of Thomas [de Ponyngges], that in the life
time of the deceased John Bakere was by him advanced to the
church of EstweU.

Memorandum that William de Elyngton, appearing in person in
chancery, expressly acknowledged that he had no estate in the manors
and lands above mentioned but as expressed or contained in the
foregoing declaration or condition.

Nov. 24. To Thomas de lUeston escheator in Kent. Order to take of Blanche
Westminster, who wag Wife of Thomag son of Michael de Ponynges tenant in chief

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an oath that she will not marry without the king's licence, and to
dehver to her in dower the manor of Eastwell extended at 15Z. I65. lOd.
a year and \Ql. 4s. Id. of rent a year to be taken of divers tenants of
the manor of Newenton Bertram ; as with the assent of Thomas de
Middelton clerk her attorney and of Thomas Ikham guardian of
Richard brother and heir of her said husband the king has assigned
to her the said manor and rent as her dower of her said husband's
lands except those held of ' gavelkynde.'

Dec. 6. To Thomas Illeston escheator in Sussex. Order to deliver to the

Westminster, said Wilham {sic) a moiety of the manor of Pulbergh taken into the
king's hand by the death of Joan who was wife of Walter del Isle
tenant in chief ; as the lung has learned by inquisition, taken by the
escheator, that the said Joan at her death held that moiety of others
than the king as jointly enfeoffed with her said husband to them and
her said husband's heirs, and that Walter del Isle their son is her
said husband's next heir and of full age ; and on 18 April in the
46th year of his reign the king took the homage and fealty of the
said Wilham (sic) for the lands of the said Wilham (sic) his father.

Dec. 8. To John Welde escheator in Essex. Order to remove the king's

Westminster, hand, and not to meddle further with two messuages and one carucate
of land in the towns of Estwode and Sutton, a messuage and 100 acres
of land in Totham, 60 acres of land, 140 acres of marsh, 2s. of rent
and a rent of \lh. of pepper in Asshyndon, HakeweU and Southbeniflet,
and 80 acres of land in Goldangre taken into the king's hand by the
death of John de Hevenyngham knight, delivering to Joan his wife
any issues thereof taken ; as it is found by inquisition, taken at the
Idng's command by Roger Keterich late escheator, that at his death
the said John held jointly with the said Joan to them and the heirs
of the said John the said messuages and land in Estwode and Sutton
of the king as of the honour of Reilegh by the service of doing suit
at the court of Reilegh from month to month, the premises in Totham
of the earl of Hereford and the dean of St. Paul London, and the
residue of the premises of others than [the king] ; and the king has
taken the said Joan's fealty.

Dec. 14. To William Ilger escheator in Ireland. Order straitly charging the
Westminster, escheator to take into the king's hand all lands demised for less than
their reasonable value, and for less than the escheator would answer at
the exchequer, answering -at the exchequer for the issues and profits
thereof ; as the king is informed that many and divers lands for
divers causes pertaining to him, being taken into the king's hand
by the escheator by reason of his office, have ofttimes heretofore been
and are daily being demised by commissions under the king's seal of
Ireland to divers persons at a less value than they are worth a year
and before the king is by the escheator informed concerning their
value, to the king's loss and prejudice, wherefore the king has com-
manded the governor and guardian or the justiciary of Ireland, the
chancellor and treasurer and other his ministers not to demise nor
grant to farm any lands pertaining to the king or parcel thereof to
any person of whatsoever estate before they shall be by the escheator
fully informed concerning the true value of the same.
Et erat fatens.

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CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 9.

Dec. 4. To the sheriff of Cantebrigge for the time being. Order of the issues

Westminster, of the county to pay to Master Richard Ronhale the king's clerk,
warden of the hall of the king's scholars whom the king maintains
of his alms in the university of Cantebrigge, the arrears since 14
November last of 4:d. a day and 8 marks a year, and henceforward
to pay him those daily and yearly sums every year, taking his acquit-
tance ; as on that date the king of his favour granted by letters patent
to the said warden id. a day for his wages and 8 marks a year for his
two gowns, namely one with furring and another with lining, to be
taken as aforesaid during the king's pleasure. [See p.s. 30777.]

Et erat patens.

Nov. 30. To Edmund de Brugge escheator in Gloucestershire. Order to
Westminster. deUver to Robert de Hunteley to hold by the courtesy of England
a messuage, one carucate of land and 160s. of rent in Abbenhale and
Little Dene by Abbenhale taken into the king's hand by the death
of Margaret who was his wife, together with the issues thereof taken ;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that
the said Margaret at her death held the premises in her demesne
as of fee in chief by the service of the tenth part of one knight's
fee, and of rendering to the king 30s. a year at Michaelmas, and
that the said Robert ought to hold the same for life as aforesaid
by reason of issue between them begotten ; and the king has taken
his homage and fealty. By p.s. [30798.]

Nov. 25. To John Dymmok escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to deliver to
Westminster. Gilbert de UmframviUe earl of Angos the manor of Stalyngburgh taken
into the king's hand by the death of Margaret who was wife of Robert
de Umframville knight, delivering to him also any issues thereof
taken ; as it is found by inquisition, taken by Ralph Thresk late
escheator, that at her death the said Margaret held the said manor as
jointly enfeoffed with her said husband (likewise deceased) by gift
of the said earl to them and the heirs of their bodies with reversion for
lack of such an heir to the earl and his heirs, that the said Robert and
Margaret are dead without issue wherefore the same ought by the
form of the gift to revert to the earl and his heirs, and that the said
manor is held in chief by knight service.

To Gilbert Culwen escheator in Yorkshire. Order to remove the
king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manors of Hesyll
and Paddokthorp taken into the king's hand by the said Margaret's
death, delivering any issues etc. (as the last) ; as it is found by inquisi-
tion, taken by John SayvOle late escheator, that at her death etc. (as
the last, mutatis mutandis), and that the same are held of others than
the king.

Nov. 25. To Gilbert de Culwen escheator in Northumberland. Order to
Westminster, remove the king's hand, and not to meddle further with a water mill
in the town of Ovyngham and a fishery in the river Tyne in that town
and the town of Prudhowe taken into the king's hand by the death
of Margaret who was wife of Robert de Umframville knight, delivering
to Gilbert de Umframville earl of Angos any issues thereof taken ;
as it is found by inquisition, taken at the king's command by John
Sayville late escheator, that at her death the said Margaret held the

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premises as jointly enfeoffed with her said husband (likewise deceased)
by virtue of a gift made with the king's licence by the said earl to
them and the heirs of their bodies after a term of 14 years which
Robert de Tours then had therein, with reversion for lack of such an
heir to the earl and his heirs, that the said Robert [de Umframville]
and Margaret are dead without issue and the said term is expired,
wherefore the premises ought by the form of the gift to revert to the
earl and his heirs, and that the same are held ia chief by knight service
as parcel of the manor of Ovyngham.

Dec. 3. To John Karnels escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to deUver

Westminster, to Richard Stury knight the moiety of the manor of BemeweUe the
reversion whereof after the death of Margaret who was wife of John
de Ravenesholme he acquired of John Dyn of Dounome, beiag yet in
the king's hand after her death, together with the issues thereof taken ;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at
her death the said Margaret held that manor in chief as jointly enfeoffed
with her said husband (likewise deceased) by gift of Henry Pykerell
chaplain made with the king's hcence to them and to her husband's
heirs, that the said John Dyn son of Christiana daughter of Margery
sister of William father of John de Ravenesholme, being cousin and
one of the heirs of John de Ravenesholme, by fine levied in the king's
court with his licence granted to the said Richard and to his heirs the
reversion of the moiety of that manor which after the said Margaret's
death ought to revert to him, and that after her death the said
Richard with the king's licence acquired the other moiety of John
Dounome son of Cicely sister of the said William father of John,
being cousin and the other heir of John de Ravenesholme ; and the
king has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [30801.]

Nov. 26. To Edmund de Brugge escheator in Herefordshire and the march of
WeBtminster. Wales adjacent. Order to assign to Giles Malore and Joan his wife
dower of the lands of Richard BaskerviUe knight, sometime husband
of the said Joan, taken into the king's hand by his death, sending
the assignment under seal to be enrolled in chancery ; as for the good
service of the said Giles in regard to the recovery of the lands of the
said Richard, a tenant by knight service of the heirs of Humphrey
de Bohun earl of Hereford and of William de Ferariis tenants in chief,
who are within age and in the king's wardship, and for a fine which he
has paid, the king by letters patent has pardoned him the trespass
which he committed by taking the said Joan to wife, and has pardoned
her the trespass which she committed by marrying him without
obtaining the king's licence.

Dec. 12. Order to the sheriff of Gloucester to cause a verderer of the forest
Westminster, of Dene to be elected instead of Walter de Augst, if he be dead as the
king has learned.

Dec. 14. To the governor and guardian of Ireland or the justiciary of Ireland,
Westminster, the chancellor and treasurer and other the king's ministers there
for the time being and every of them. Order not to demise or
grant to farm to any person or persons of whatsoever estate
any lands in Ireland pertaining to the king or parcel thereof before
they shall be fully informed by the escheator in Ireland concerning

182 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1875. Membrane 9 — cont.

the true value of the same ; as the king has information that many
and divers lands for divers causes pertaming to him, being taken into
his hand by the escheator by reason of his office, have ofttimes here-
tofore been and are yet daily being demised by commissions under the
king's seal of Ireland to divers persons at a less value than they are
worth a year and before the king is by the escheator informed concern-
ing their value, to the king's hurt and loss. The king has charged
the escheator to take into his hand all lands demised for a less value
than they are worth a year and than he would answer at the exchequer,
and to answer at the exchequer for the issues and profits thereof.
Et erat patens.

MBMBUANB 8.

Nov. 20. Robert Haukyn, Thomas Ismonger, Richard Bukyngham, Nicholas
Westminster. Hunmanby and John Treweman have the king's letters of exchange
addressed to Peter Mark merchant of Florence dwelling in the city of
London for payment to them of 40Z. in foreign parts.

Nov. 29. William Noioun has like letters addressed to Nicholas Russell
Westminster, merchant of Florence dwelling in the city of London for payment
to him of 12 marks in foreign parts.

Nov. 28. Thomas Hynton has like letters addressed to Peter Mark of Lum-
Westminster. bardy merchant dwelling in the city of London for payment of
5 marks 10s. in foreign parts to Master Robert Suardeby.

John Sechefeld vicar of Newerk and John Elyot have like letters

addressed to John Crede merchant of Lumbardy dwelling in the said

city for payment to them of 201. in foreign parts.

Nov. 28. John Braime of Wyvelyngham has like letters addressed to John
Westminster. Crede for payment to him of 201. in foreign parts.

John Cheyne canon of Salisbury has like letters addressed to John
Crede for payment to him of 20L in foreign parts.

Nov. 20. Walter de Chippenham has hke letters addressed to John Crede
Westminster, for payment of 100 marks.

Nov. 30. Richard Neuport chaplain has like letters addressed to John Crede
Westminster, for payment to him of lOL in foreign parts.

Dec. 5. John Viel of Bristol has like letters addressed to Peter Mark merchant

Westminster, of Lumbardy for payment to him of 50Z. in foreign parts.

Dec. 10. John Norwich has like letters addressed to John Crede for payment
Westminster, of 11. in foreign parts.

John de Brampton clerk has hke letters addressed to John Crede
for payment of 40 marks in foreign parts.

Dec. 8. John de Clifford clerk has like letters addressed to John Crede for

Westminster, payment of 40Z. in foreign parts.

49 EDWARD III. 183

1375. Membrane 8—cont.

Dec. 10. Robert de Grafton chaplain and William de Kyma chaplain have

Westminster, like letters addressed to John Crede for payment of 121. in foreign
parts.

Dec. 12. SewaU de Brounfeld of Writele, John Dykman, John Romayn,
Westminster. Geoffrey Harolf, Thomas Stampe and William Spayne have like letters
addressed to Peter Mark for payment to them or one of them of 12Z.
in foreign parts.

William Blakson chaplain has like letters addressed to Peter Mark
for payment of 10 marks in foreign parts.

Master Henry Pyel has like letters addressed to the said Peter for
payment of 20 marks in foreign parts.

The said Master Henry has like letters addressed to John Crede for
payment of 20 marks to John Langton in foreign parts.

Dec. 20. William de Aldenby clerk has like letters addressed to Peter Mark
Westminster, for payment of lOZ. in foreign parts.

1376.

Jan. 1. Brother John de Andriaco monk of Holy Trinity priory York has

Westminster, like letters addressed to John Crede for payment of 5 marks in foreign
parts.

Jan. 3. EUis CotereU clerk has like letters addressed to John Crede for pay-

Westminster, ment of 201. in foreign parts.

Brother Robert de Brunne monk of Peterborough abbey has hke
letters addressed to Peter Mark merchant of Lumbardy dwelling in
the city of London for payment of 10?. in foreign parts.

Jan. 13. To the keepers of the passage in the ports of Dovorre, Sandewich

Westminster, and the river Thames. Order to suffer Nicholas Russell proctor of
Richard de Sutton master of the hospital of St. Bartholomew Smethe-
feld London freely without let to pass in one of the said ports taking
40s. for his expenses, any command of the king to them addressed
to the contrary notwithstanding ; as he is about to journey towards
the court of Rome with the king's hcence to further certain business
of the said master there.

The said Richard has the king's letters of exchange addressed to
Nicholas Russell merchant of Florence for payment of 100/. to his
proctor.

1375. Membrane 7.

Dec. 14. To John Welde escheator in Hertfordshire. Order to remove the
Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Maydecroft
taken into the king's hand by the death of Elizabeth -svho was wife of
Edward de Kendale the elder knight, delivering up any issues thereof
taken ; as it is found by inquisition, taken at the king's command by
Roger Keterych late escheator, that at her death she held no lands
in chief ui her demesne as of fee, but held the said manor for life of
the right and heritage of Edward de Kendale the younger bemg son

184 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 7 — cont.

and heir of her said husband, that by fine levied in the king's court
the said Edward the son granted the remainder thereof after her
death to Wilham Croyser knight and others, and that the same is
not held of the king.

Dec. 10. To Oliver de Harnham escheator in Wiltesir. Order to deliver

Westminster, to John son of Richard earl of Arundell and to Eleanor his wife the
manors of Sharnton, Codeford, Boyton and Corton, a moiety of the
manor of Stapelford, and the advowson of Boyton church taken into
the king's hand by the death of Agnes who was wife of John Mautravers
the elder, together with the issues taken of the said manors and moiety ;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the
said Agnes at her death held no lands in that county in chief in her
demesne as of fee, but by fine levied in the king's court with his licence
held the manors of Sharnton and Codeford and the said moiety in
chief by knight service, the manors of Boyton and Corton and the said
advowson of others than the king, to her and her said husband (likewise
deceased) and to the heirs of their bodies, with remainder for lack of
such issue to the said John son of Richard and the said Eleanor daughter
of John son of the said John Mautravers (both yet living) and to
the heirs of their bodies, and that the said John Mautravers and
Agnes died without issue of their bodies, wherefore the premises
ought by the form of the gift to remain to the said John son of Richard
and Eleanor ; and the king has respited until the octaves of St. Hilary
next the homage and fealty of the said John son of Richard.

To Edmund de Brugges escheator in Gloucestershire. Like order,
mutatis mutandis ; as it is found by inquisition, taken at the king's
command by John Serjeant late escheator, that Agnes who was wife of
John Mautravers the elder at her death held no lands in that county
in chief in her demesne as of fee, but by fine leaded in the king's court
with his licence held the manor of Kyngestanlegh in chief by knight
service, and divers other manors and lands of others than the king
to her and her said husband and to the heirs of their bodies, with
remainder etc. (as above).

Dec. 9. To John Hale escheator in Somerset and Dorset. Like order in

Westminster, regard to aU the manors and lands in his bailiwick taken into the king's
hand by the death of Agnes who was wife of John Mautravers the
elder ; as it is found by inquisition, taken at the king's command by
Walter Cyfrewast late escheator, that at her death she held no lands
etc. (as above) but by fine levied in the king's court with his licence
held the manor of Estmordon co. Dorset in chief by the service of
8s. a year payable at Michaelmas by the hands of the sheriff, and
the manors of Frome Wytefeld and Worthe in Purbyk by knight
service of the heirs of the earl of Hereford being within age and
in the king's wardship, and divers other manors and lands in
those counties of others than the king, to her and her said husband
and to the heirs of their bodies etc. (as above, mutatis mutandis) ;
and the king of his favour has respited the fealty of John son of
[Richard] earl of [Arundell] until the octaves of St. Hilary next.

1376.

Jan. 9. To the true men of the town of Chippenham co. Wiltesir. Order

Westminster, to desist henceforth from levying and collecting the customs hereinafter

49 EDWARD III. 186

1376. Membrane 7 — cont.

mentioned, causing all moneys thereof heretofore taken by virtue
of the king's letters patent to be laid out in repairing the town bridge,
although on 4 October last in aid of the repair of the said bridge,
which is broken and ruinous to the nuisance of all the country adjacent
as he was then informed on their behalf, the king by letters patent
to endure for two years granted the said men certain customs to be
collected, levied and taken by the hands of those whom they should
depute for the purpose of certain goods and merchandise coming to
that town for sale, so that the moneys thereof arising should be wholly
laid out upon such repairs and not put to any other use whatsoever ;
as the king has revoked his said letters patent, because on behalf
of Elizabeth Gasselyn, lady of that town as it is said, information
has now newly been given to the king that his grant so made redounds
to her disherison and to the annulment of her fair and market there
enjoyed from old time.
Et erat fatens.
1375.

Dec. 10. To Oliver de Hamham escheator in Wiltesir. Order to deliver to

Westminster. John son of Richard earl of Arundell and to Eleanor his wife the
moiety of the manor of Eyleston taken into the king's hand by the
death of Agnes who was wife of John Mautravers the elder, together
with the issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition,
taken by the escheator, that the said Agnes at her death held no lands
in that county in chief in her demesne as of fee, but held the said
moiety in chief by knight service by gift of Robert Samboume chaplain
and John de Coston chaplain made with the king's licence to her
and her said husband (likewise deceased) and to the heirs of their
bodies, with remainder for lack of such an heir to the said John son
of Richard and to Eleanor daughter of John son of the said John
Mautravers and to the heirs of thpir bodies, and that the said Agnes
and her husband are dead without issue of their bodies, wherefore
the same ought by the form of the gift to remain to the said John son
of Richard and to the said Eleanor whom he has taken to wife ; and
the king of his favour has respited until the octaves of St. Hilary
next the homage and fealty of the said John son of Richard. By K.

Membrane 6.

Oct. 28. To Roger Keterych escheator in Essex (sjc) . Order to remove the king's
Westminster, hand, and not to meddle further with a messuage, 47 acres of land and
3 acres of meadow in Thorlegh (Thorleye) and Sabriohesworth, delivering
to the abbot of Walden any issues thereof taken ; as lately by letters
patent the king gave licence to John de Chertesey and Rolsert Ive
parson of Keyngham to give and assign to the abbot and convent of
Walden and to their successors a messuage and 80 acres of land there
in part of 40 marks of land and rents which by former letters patent
the king gave them licence to acquire ; and after on 16 February
in the 48th year of the reign the abbot petitioned the king for aid,
as 3 acres of meadow are parcel of the said land, and the same with
the said messuage and the residue of the land were taken into the
king's hand by John Bataille late escheator, pretending that the same
were acquired without the king's licence, for that in the letters patent they
are by negUgence specified as land and not as meadow, and by fine with
him made by the said abbot the king of his favour by other letters patent

Ig6 CALENDAR 01^ CLOSE ROLLS.

2375. Membrane 6 — cont.

pardoned the trespasses therein committed, granting that the abbot
and convent should have again and hold to them and their successors
as well the said messuage and 77 acres of land as the said 3 acres of
meadow in part of the 40 marks in the first grant contained ; and
later the abbot petitioned the king for restitution, shewing that
although the king pardoned the trespasses aforesaid the abbot is
ousted from the premises by colour of certain letters patent whereby
the king granted to William Cranf ord for life the keeping of the aforesaid
messuage, 47 acres of land and 3 acres of meadow which were in the
king's hand for that Thomas de Benyngton monk of Walden abbey
■without the king's licence acquired them of John de Cherteseye, and
that by virtue of that grant the said WiUiam collected and took the
issues and profits thereof, being parcel of the messuage, 77 acres
of land and 3 acres of meadow aforesaid, contrary to the letters patent
made to the said abbot, wherefore the king ordered the sheriff of
Hertford to give the said William notice to be hi chancery in the
quinzaine of Trinity last to shew cause wherefore the king ought not to
take the premises again into his hands and restore them to the abbot
with the issues thereof taken by the said William in the mean time,
and further to do and receive what the court should determine, at
which day for particular causes a day was given to the parties in the
quinzaine of Michaelmas last ; at which day the abbot being there in
person the said Nicholas (sic) by his attorney, and Michael Skillyng
who sues for the king, by due process first had it was determined that
the premises should be restored to the abbot, with the issues as afore-
said, to hold according to the king's letters patent to him formerly
made.

Nov. 27. To Thomas de lUeston escheator in Kent. Order to remove the
Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manors of Asshe,
Faucham, Chellesfeld, Esthalle, Kemsyng and le Sele, the advowson
of Kemsyng and le Sele excepted, taken into the king's hand by the
death of Thomas de Grandessone knight, deUvering up any issues
thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken
by the escheator, that by divers fines levied in the king's court the
said deceased at his death held those manors with the exception
aforesaid to him and the heirs of his body, with remainder for lack of
such an heir to William de Briene (yet living) son of Guy de Briene
and to the heirs of his body, that the said Thomas died without issue,
wherefore the premises with that exception ought by the form of
those fines to remain to the said William, and that the same are held
of others than the king.
1376.

Jan. 10. Order to the sheriff of Suthampton to cause two verderers in the
Westminster, forest of Chuyt to be elected instead of Ralph de Clatford and John
Faukener, if they be dead as the king has learned.

Jan. 18. To Henry de Mordon. Order to sell as best he may one pipe con-

Westminster, taining a small quantity of white wine to his keeping delivered on the
king's behalf, answering at the exchequer for what may be levied
thereof ; as the king has learned that Hugh de Ryngeboume lately
took the said pipe at sea among other goods and merchandise from
a tarit of Genoa (Janua), Cateloigne or Naples, and it was delivered to
the said Henry as aforesaid. By C.

49 El>WAto m. 18?

1376. Membrane 6 — cont.

Jan. 16. To John Stanhope. Order not to meddle further in the office of
Westminster, justice of oyer and terminer and guardian of the peace in Notyngham-
shire, although the king lately appointed him and certain other heges
to that office and to do certain other things in their commission
contained ; as for particular causes laid before the council the king
has removed him. By C.

The like to Thomas de Staunton.

Jan. 15. Order to the sheriff of Cantebrigge to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of Ralph Lynton, if he be dead as the king has learned.

The hke to the same sheriff for election of a coroner instead of John
Aylesham deceased.

1375.

Oct. 28. To the bailiffs of Hungreford of John king of Castile and Leon.

Westminster. Order to desist from bringing distresses, disturbances and grievances
as hereinafter rehearsed upon the prior of St. Frideswyde's Oxford,
suffering him to hold the manor of Hudden and town of Edeneton
quit and discharged of aids towards marrying the said king's daughters,
and to have the cattle called ' wayf ' in the said manor and town as
he ought to do according to the charter of Edmund sometime earl of
Lancastre and Leycestre and the late king's confirmation, and as he and
his predecessors have been used to do since that time, and releasing any
distresses made for that cause ; as the said earl by charter, confirmed by
the late king, among other things granted to the church of St. Frideswyde
and the canons there in frank almoin the said manor and town without
any secular service, demand or contribution to the earl or his heirs, as
his ancestors granted the same to the said canons ; and now by com-
plaint of the now prior it is shewn the king that although by virtue of
the said charter and confirmation the prior ought to hold the premises
quit of such aids and of other secular services whatsoever, and to
have the cattle aforesaid therein, and although he and his predecessors
since the date of the said charter and confirmation have heretofore
been used so to do, the said bailiffs are distraining him by reason of
the said manor and town for aids towards marrying their lord's eldest
daughter, as if he held the same by knight ser^'ice which he does not,
are demanding the cattle aforesaid to their lord's use, and are unlaw-
fully troubling the prior, contrary to the said charter.

Membrane 5.

Nov. 11. To John Rokwode escheator in Norffolk and Suffolk. Order to
Westminster. deUver in dower to Anne who was wife of John de Hastynges earl of
Pembroke tenant in chief such as are in his bailiwick of the following
manors and lands of her said husband which the king has assigned
to her, having taken of her an oath that she will not marry without
his licence ; namely the manor of Sutton extended at 211. 2s. 8d. a
year, the manor of Wynferthjmg at 13?. 18s. 4:d., the manor of Asshele
at 61. 6s. 8d. in Norffolk, the manor of Lydgate at 91. 4s., the manor of
Badmondesfeld at 4Z. 5s., the manor of Otteleye at 10 marks, the
manor of Wridlyngton with three burgages in the town of St. Edmunds
at 60s. in Suffolk ; the manor of Thoryton at 41. Is., the manor of
Esthanyngfeld with divers other lands in Westhanyngfeld thereto
pertaining at 161. 12s., the manor of Southanyngfeld with other lands
in Fanges thereto belonging at 41. 3s. 4d. in Essex ; the manor of
Totenham at 20Z. in Middlesex ; the manors of Padyngden and

188 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

2375. Membrane 5 — cont.

Westcote and a tenement in Suthwerk at 241. in Surrey ; the manor
of Benham at lOl. in Berkshire ; divers lands in Fitelton at 13s. id.
in Wiltesir, the manor of Brampton at 781. 18s. 4d., and the manor
of Lymyng at 66s. 8d. in Huntingdonshire ; the manor of Great
Shelford at lOZ. 14s. lOd. in Cambridgeshire, the manor of Blounham
at 20Z., and the manor of Kempston at 241. in Bedfordshire ; certain
lands in the town of Repyngdon at 41. in Derbyshire ; the manor of
Allesleye at 221. 13s. 6d., the manor of Filongleye at 13Z. 12s., the manor
of Aston Cauutelowe at 39L 2 Id., and the manor of Pillardyngton
at 41. 13s. 4d. in Warwickshire ; and the manor of Nayleston extended
at 111. 12d. a year in Leycestershire.

To John de Bekyngham escheator in Derbyshire. Order to dehver
in dower to the said Anne certain lands in the town of Repyngdon
extended at 41. a year.

The like to the following : — -

John atte Welde escheator in Essex, concerning the manors of
Thoryton, Esthanyngfeld with lands in Westhanyngfeld, and
Southanyngfeld with lands in Fanges.

Thomas de llleston escheator in Middlesex and Surrey, concerning
the manors of Totenham co. Middlesex, Padyngden and West-
cote CO. Surrey, and a tenement in Suthwerk.

Oliver de Harnham escheator in Berkshire and Wiltesir, concerning
the manor of Benham co. Berkes and divers lands in Fitelton
CO. Wiltesir.

Thomas Sewale escheator in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire
and Bedfordshire, concerning the manors of Brampton and
Lymyng co. Huntingdon, Great Shelford, co. Cantebrigge,
Blounham and Kempston co. Bedford.

Walter Holt escheator in Warwickshire and Leycestershire,
concerning the manors of Allesleye, Filongleye, Aston Caunte-
lowe and Pillardyngton co. Warrewyk, and Nayleston co.
Leycester.

Dec. 11. To William de Wyndesore governor and guardian of Ireland or his
Westminster, representative, and to the chancellor of Ireland. Order to assign
and deliver to Anne who was wife of John de Hastynges earl of Pem-
broke tenant in chief dower of her said husband's lands in Ireland,
with the issues thereof from this date, sending the assignment under
the seal used in Ireland to be enrolled in the chancery of England ;
as the king has taken of her an oath that she will not marry without
his licence, and has caused dower to be assigned her of the said
earl's lands in England.

The like to William Eger escheator in Ireland.

Nov. 12. To John Rokwode escheator in Norffolk and Suffolk. Order to
Westminster, deliver of the king's gift to Anne who was wife of John de Hastynges
earl of Pembroke last deceased the issues from the said earl's death
to this date of the manors of Sutton, Wynferthyng and Asshele
CO. Norffolk, Lydgate, Badmondesfeld, Otteleye and Wridlyngton, and
of three burgages in the town of St. Edmund co. Suffolk to her
assigned in dower ; as of his favour the king has granted her the issues
from the said earl's death to the date of livery thereof of all lands
of her dower as well in England as in Wales. By p.s. [30774.]

49 EDWARD III. 189

1375. Membrane 5 — cont.

The like to the following : —

John atte Welde escheater in Essex, concerning the issues of the
manors of Thorytonj Esthanyngfeld with lands in Westhanyng-
feld, and Southanyngfeld with lands in Fanges. By p.s.

Thomas de Illeston escheator in Middlesex and Surrey, concerning
the issues of the manors of Totenham co. Middlesex, Padyngden
and Westcote co. Surrey and of a tenement in Suthwerk. By p.s.

Oliver de Harnham escheator in Berkshire and Wiltesir, concern-
ing the issues of the manor of Benham co. Berkes and of lands
in Fitelton co. Wiltesir. By p.s.

Thomas Sewale escheator in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire
and Bedfordshire, concerning the issues of the manors of
Brampton and Lymyng co. Huntingdon, Great Shelford co.
Cantebrigge, Blounham and Kempston co. Bedford. By p.s.

John de Bekyngham escheator in Derbyshire, concerning the
issues of certain lands in the town of Repyngdon. By p.s.

Walter Holt escheator in Warwickshire and Leycestershire,
concerning the issues of the manors of Allesleye, Eilongleye,
Aston Cauntelowe and Pillardyngton co. Warrewj^k, and
Nayleston co. Leycester. By p.s.

1376. Membrane 4.

Jan. 24. To John Carneles escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to deliver

Westminster, in dower to Anne who was wife of John de Hastynges earl of Pem-
broch tenant in chief such as are in his bailiwick of the knights' fees
and parts of fees following which the king has assigned to her, namely
three fourths of one knight's fee in Braunfeld in Great Houghton in the
said county held by William la Zouche the younger knight and ex-
tended at 100s. a year, the moiety of one knight's fee in Braunfeld,
Little Houghton, Horton and Great Houghton held by the said William
at 40s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Braunfeld, Houghton and
Little Dodyngton held by the said William at 40s., one knight's fee in
HakljTiton and Pidyngton held by Thomas de Preston knight at lOOs.,
one knight's fee in Preston, Hakelton, Horton, Pydyngton, Quynton
and Wotton held by the said Thomas at 121., the moiety of one knight's
fee in Haniton and Boketon held by the said Thomas at 40s., and the
moiety of one knight's fee in Weston Fauvel and Little Billyng held
by the said Thomas at 40s., the fourth part of one knight's fee in
Newton by Geidyngton held by John de Mulsho at 60s., one knight's
fee in Starston held by the heir of the earl of Aumarele at 15L, the
moiety of one knight's fee in Pedyngton held by Reynold de Grey at
40s., the fourth part of one knight's fee in Eston and Boseyate held by
the said Reynold at 10s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Twywell held by
the said Reynold at 20s. , the moiety of one knight's fee in Hardyngesthorn
and Co ten held by the abbess of St. Mary de Pratis and William Lomb
at 10s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Barton held by the said abbess
and John Camell' at 40s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Cogenho
held by William de Cogenho at 40s., the moiety of one knight's fee
in Great Houghton and Horton held by Thomas Grene knight, Richard
de Houghton and John Dalton clerk at 40s., two knights' fees in
Assheby Davy and Grendon held by the said Thomas at 40L, the
sixth part of one knight's fee in Great Dodyngton held by the heir
of Robert Campana at 10s., the fourth part of one knight's fee

190 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane A — cont.

in Wolde and Helcote held by the abbot of Pippewelle at 20s.,
the fourth part of one knight's fee in Herdwyk held by the heirs of
John Barry at 20s., the fourth part of one knight's fee in Barton
held by the heir of William Garnell' at 20s., the fourth part of one
knight's fee in Great Dodyngton held by the heirs of Peregrine Bemad
at 13s. 4d., one knight's fee in Boseyate held by William Latymer at
20 marks, the twentieth part of one knight's fee in Wolaston held by
William de Wolaston at 5s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Quynton
held by Philip de Quynton at 100s., one knight's fee in Ruston held
by John Carnell' at 20^., the fourth part of one knight's fee in Draughton
held by the heir of John Moigne at 20s., the moiety of one knight's
fee in Braybrok held by Thomas le Latymer at 10 marks, the third part
of one knight's fee in Scaldewelle, Houghton, Langeport and Upthorp
held by the heir of Thomas Verdoun at 20s., one knight's fee in
Waldegrave and Bateshalehulle held by Richard de Waldegrave at
20L, the fourth part of one knight's fee in Hanyngton held bj^ John
Warden at 10s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Herdwyk held by
Thomas Seymour at 20s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Neuton
and Boughton by Geidyngton formerly held by the heirs of Henry
Techemerch and of William Seymour at 20s., one knight's fee in
Haryngworth held by William la Zouch the elder at 20Z., one knight's
fee in Stokebrewere and Aldryngton held by Isabel Seint Johan,
Richard Wideville and John Chastiloun at 100s., the fourth part
of one knight's fee in Hynton. Twywell and Wuthton held by the
heir of Richard Brey and by John Veer at 60s., one knight's fee in
Holcote and Wolde held bj' the prior of St. Andrew, the heirs of Andrew
Landwath and the abbot of Pippewelle at 100s., the fo\irth part of
one knight's fee in Rethersthorp held by the master of St. John
Norhampton at 40s., one knight's fee in Multon held by Ralph Basset
of Drayton at 2QI. ; the fourth part of one knight's fee in Appelby
CO. Leycester held by Wilham de Appelby at 50s., one knight's fee and
a half in Ibestoke held by John ^'erdoun and John Burdet at 20Z.,
the moiety of one knight's fee in Normanton held by Robert de Stipelton
at lOZ., one knight's fee in Wistowe and Flekeneye held by Ralph
de Hastyng at 20Z., the fourth part of one knight's fee in Cosseby held
by John Burdet at 5.3s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Shacreston
held by John de Shepey and Walter Dauvcrs at 61. 13s. 4d., the fourth
part of one knight's fee in Snarkeston held by Simon de Bereford at 50s.,
the sixteenth part of one knight's fee in Barton held by Ralph Halewey
at 10s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Aston and Stapilton held by
Robert Flamville at 6/. 13s. 4d., the moiety of one knight's fee in Leyre
held by John de Leyre at 100s., the fourth part of one knight's
fee in Odyston held by John Verdoun at 40s., the fourth
part of one knight's fee in Snarkeston held by Geoffrey Stake
and his parceners at 52s., the moiety of one knight's fee in
Swepiston and Newton held by John Longeville at 100s., one
knight's fee in Sutton and Stapilton held bj^ Walter Houby at 15L,
one knight's fee in Osolveston held by the abbot of Osolveston at
13Z. 6s. %d., the moiety of one knight's fee in Dadeljmgton held by
Remigius de Meulynges at lOZ., one knight's fee in Conyngeston held
by William de Shepeye at \5l., one knight's fee in Adelokston held
by John de Bagepuz at 18/., the twentieth part of one knight's fee in
Heygham held by John Danet at 10s., the moiety of one knight's
fee in Moselowe and Barewelle held by John Hertwelle at lOOs., the

49 EDWARD III. 191

1876. Membrane 4 — cont.

tenth part of one knight's fee in Stapilton held by Robert de Stapilton
at 20s., one loiight's fee in Stratton held by the earl of Albemarle at
\5l., one knight's fee in Market Overton held by Gilbert de
Humflamville at \5l. ; the fourth part of one knight's fee in Braumfeld
by Turveye co. Buldngham held by Henry Grey of Sherlond at 6O5.,
the fourth part of one knight's fee in Clifton and Neuton held by
Ralph Basset ' le Riche ' at 53s. 4(i., one knight's fee in Embirton
held by Henry Grene at lOZ., the moiety of one knight's fee in Pettesho
held by Richard Chaumberleyn at Ql., the fourth part of one knight's
fee in Cranden by Tame sometime held by John Segrave at

Membrane 3.

50s. ; the moiety of one knight's fee in Monselowe and Aston co.
Salop held by Richard Hertwell at 4Z. 6s. M. ; the sixth part of one
knight's fee in Shefhull co. Warrewyk held by William Walssh at
26s. M. ; the twelfth part of one knight's fee in Northwytham co.
Lincoln held by the abbot of Bitelesden at 3s. 4i. ; five knights' fees
in Carrewe in the march of Wales held by John de Carrewe at 251.,
the moiety and the fourth part of one knight's fee in Hoggeston held
by William de Rupere at 100s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Esse
sometime held by William Malenfaunt at 50s., 2| knights' fees in
Weston held by William de Staunton and Matthias Wogan at 12Z. 10s.,
the moiety of one knight's fee in Jordaneston sometime held by John
Joce at 50s., the tenth part of one knight's fee in Torre sometime
held by John Wogan at 10s., the moiety of one Icnight's fee in Coytrach
sometime held by Andrew Weseman at 50s., and the service of John
Champaigne, John Vaghan and John Coke for five bovates of land in
Nant' in the said march extended at 8s. a j'ear.

To Walter Holt escheator in Leycestershire. Order to deliver in
dower to the said Anne the knights' fees and parts of fees following
which the king has assigned to her, namely the fourth part of one
knight's fee in Appelby held by William de Appelby, one knight's
fee and a half in Ibestoke held by Jolm Verdoun and Jolm Burdet,
the moiety of one knight's fee in Normanton held by Robert de Stipelton,
one knight's fee in Wistowe and Flekeney held by Ralph de Hastyng,
the fourth part of one knight's fee in Cosseby held by John Burdet, the
moiety of one knight's fee in Shacreston held by John de Shepeye
and Walter Dauvers, the fourth part of one knight's fee in Snarkeston
held by Simon de Bereford, the sixteenth part of one laiight's fee in
Barton held by Ralph Halewey, the moiety of one knight's fee
in Aston and Stapilton held by Robert Elamville, the moiety of
one knight's fee in Leyre held by John de Leyre, the fourth part of one
knight's fee in Odyston held by John Verdoun, the fourth part of
one knight's fee in Snarkeston held by Geoffrey Stake and his parceners,
the moiety of one knight's fee in Swepiston and Newton held by John
Longeville, one knight's fee in Sutton and Stapilton held by Walter
Houby, one knight's fee in Osolveston held by the abbot of Osolveston,
the moiety of one knight's fee in Dadelyngton held by Remigius de
Meulynges, one knight's fee in Conyngeston held by William de Shepej'e,
one knight's fee in Adelokiston held by John de Bagepuz, the twentieth
part of one knight's fee in Heygham held by John Danet, the moiety
of one knight's fee in Moselowe and Barewelle held by John Hertwelle,

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1376. Membrane 3—cont.

the tenth part of one knight's fee in Stapilton held by Robert de
Stapilton, one knight's fee in Stratton held bj' the earl of Albemarle,
and one knight's fee in Market Overton held by Gilbert de Humflam-
ville, extended severally {as above).
The like to the following :

Thomas Sewale escheator in Bukinghamshire, concerning the
fourth part of one loiight's fee in Braunfeld by Turveye held
by Henry Grey of Sherlond, the fourth part of one knight's
fee in Chfton and Neuton held by Ralph Basset 'le Riche,'
one knight's fee in Embirton held by Henry Grene, the moiety
of one knight's fee in Pettesho held by Richard Chaumberleyn,
and the fourth part of one knight's fee in Cranden by Tame
sometime held by John Segrave.

William Walshale escheator in Salop and the march of Wales
adjacent, concerning the moiety of one loiight's fee in Monselowe
and Aston held by Richard Hertwell.

Walter Holt escheator in Warwickshire, concerning the sixth
part of one knight's fee in Shefhull held by William Walssh.

John Dj'mmok escheator in Lincolnshire, concerning the twelfth
part of one knight's fee in Northwytham held by the abbot of
Bitelesden.

Edmund de Brugge escheator in Herefordshire and the march
of Wales adjacent, concerning five knights' fees in Carrewe
held by John de Carrewe, the moiety and the fourth part of one
knight's fee in Hoggeston held by William de Rupere, the
moiety of one knight's fee in Esse sometime held by William
Malenfaunt, 2J knights' fees in Weston held by William de
Staunton and Matthias Wogan, the moiety of one knight's
fee in Jordaneston sometime held by John Joce, the tenth
part of one knight's fee in Torre sometime held by John Wogan',
the moiety of one knight's fee in Coytrach sometime held by
Andrew Weseman, and the service of John Champaigne, John
Vaghan and John Coke for five bovates of land in Nant',
extended severallj' (as above).

Membrane 2.

Jan. 24. To John Camels escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to deliver

Westminster, in dower to Anne who was wife of John de Hastynges earl of Pembroch
such as are in his bailiwick of her said husband's advowsons following
which the king has assigned to her, namely the advowsons of Yerdele
church in that county extended at 40 marks a year, of Wotton church
at 20 marks, of Fulbroke church co. Warrewyk at 4L, of Nayleston
church CO. Leycester at 30Z., of Sutton Valence church co. Kent at
101., of Brumstede church co. Norfiolk at 100s., of Thoryton church
CO. Essex at 100s., of Blounham church co. Bedford at 40 marks, of
Pembroke priory in the march of Wales at 40L, of Pencrich church in
the said march at 60s., of Lanvharell church in the said march extended
at 41. a year, and of Berwyk chantry co. Somerset which is not
extended.

To Walter Holt escheator in Warwickshire and Leycestershire.
Order to dehver in dower to the said Anne the advowsons of Fulbroke
church CO. Warrewyk and Nayleston church co. Leycester, extended
severally {as above), which among others the king has assigned to her.

49 EDWARD III. 193

1376. Membrane 2 — cont.

The like to the following :
Thomas de Illeston eaoheator in Kent, concerning the advowson

of Sutton Valence church.
John de Eokewode escheator in Norffolk, concerning the advowson

of Brumstede church.
John Welde escheator in Essex, concerning the advowson of

Thoryton church.
Thomas Sewale escheator in Bedfordshire, concerning the

advowson of Blounham church.
Edmund de Brugge escheator in Herefordshire and the march

of Wales adjacent, concerning the advowsons of Pencrich

church, Lanvhanell church and Pembroke priory, extended

severally (as above).
John atte Hale escheator in Somerset, concerning the advowson

of Berwyk chantry.

1375. Membrane l.

Dec. 22. To John de Bekyngham escheator in Notynghamshire. Order to
Westminster, cause William de Hampsterley and Elizabeth his wife, daughter of
William son of Geoffrey de Staunton tenant in chief and cousin and
heir of the said Geoffrey, to have seisin of her said grandfather's lands
taken into the liing's hand by his death ; as she has proved her age
before Gilbert de Culwenn escheator in Yorkshire, and the king has
taken her said husband's fealty.

Dec. 26. To Thomas de Ingelby, Roger de Fulthorp, John de Dent, Thomas
Westminster, de Sandford and Hugh de Westwyk. Order not to proceed without
advising the king to take an assize of novel disseisin which Robert prior
of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England has arraigned against
John de Bulkham mayor of Newcastle upon TjTie and others concerning
tenements in Fenham, although the king lately appointed them justices
for the purpose ; as on behalf of the mayor and bailiffs and all the
commonalty of the said town petition is made to the king to provide
a remedy for their indemm'fication, shewing that the tenements put
in view are and have been time out of mind of the soil of the said mayor,
bailiffs and commonalty pertaining to them as parcel of the town,
so that if such proceeding should be taken, there might easily arise
prejudice and disherison to the king, diminution of the farm of the
town, and the ruin of their estate. By 0.

Dec. 1.5. To Thomas Sewale escheator in Bedfordshire. Order to deliver
Westminster, to William Croyser the manor of Wrastlyngworth taken into the
king's hand for the causes hereinafter mentioned ; as it is found by
inquisition, by the escheator taken of his oflfice, that Edward de Kendale
the younger deceased lately granted to the said WiUiam, John Josep
chaplain and John Henwyk chaplain and to the heirs of the said John
Josep the remainder of the said manor, being held in chief by the
service of the sixth part of one knight's fee and the service of 2s. a
year of the common fine, which was held for life by Elizabeth who
was wife of Edward de Kendale the elder of the right and heritage
of the said Edward the younger with reversion to him and his heirs,
that the said John and John after released to the said William
and to bis heirs all their estate therein, that after the said Ehzabeth's

OB 13

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1375. Membrane 1 — cont.

death the said WilUam entered the same by virtue of the aforesaid
grant, the king's licence not having been obtained, and that the said
manor is taken into the king's hand as well by the said Elizabeth's
death as by reason of those trespasses ; and for lOl. to him paid by
the said Wilham the king of his favour has by letters patent pardoned
those trespasses, granting so far as in him lies that the said William
shall have again and hold the said manor to him and his heirs, saving
to the king his homage and fealty. By p.s. [30825.]

Dec. 13. To Guy de Brian constable of the castle of St. Briovel, and to his
Westminster, lieutenant there. Order at their peril to deliver by indenture to Edward
Taverner of Gloucestre, Nicholas Bryedlep, Wilham Heyberare,
Robert Walour and John Compton, to be brought to the Tower of
London according to their commission and delivered to the constable
thereof to be kept in safe custody until further order, Richard Shayt,
John Hicokkes of Rewardyn, Richard de la Mulle of Mitcheldean
{Magna Dene) and John Smyth of Little Dene, who are now
imprisoned in the said castle under the said Guy's custody at the
king's command. By C.

Dec. 13. To the sheriff of Gloucester. Order at his peril to dehver by indenture
Westminster, to Edward Taverner of Glouce.stre, Nicholas Briedlep, William
Heyberare, Robert Walour and John Compton, to be brought to the
Tower of London according to their commission and delivered to
the constable thereof to be kept in safe custody until further order,
Richard Ferrour and William Smyth of Mitcheldean now imprisoned
in Gloucestre castle under the custody of the sheriff at the king's
command. By C.

1376.

Jan. 10. To Alan de Buxhull constable of the Tower of London, and to his

Westminster, lieutenant. Order to receive by indenture and keep in safe custody
in the prison of the Tower until further order William Smyth who
causes himself to be called ' Sire Jolian GefEre ' and ' admirall,' Richard
del Milne, John Hicokes, Richard Shayt who causes himself to be
called ' iSire William Recchemenever,' John Smyth of Little Dene
who causes himself to be called ' Sire Richard Misavised,' and Richard
Ferrour of Mitcheldean, whom William Hayberar, Robert Walour
and Jphn de Compton shall at the king's command dehver to the said
constable and lieutenant. By C.

Jan. 20. Order to the sheriff of Kent to cause a coroner to be elected instead

Westminster, of John Bene, who is insufficiently qualified as the king has learned
by report of many.

1375. Membrane 4nd.

Indenture made between John de Neville knight lord of Raby of
the one part and Robert de KnoUes knight and Custance his wife
of the other part, witnessing a grant of the manors of Pykenhamwade
and Houton co. Norffolk with warranty to the said Robert and Custance
for their lives and to the executors and assigns of the survivor for
one half year longer. Witnesses : Robert Mortymer, Richard Tlleye,
Peter Strange, John Harsyk, Robert Corbet knights, William

49 EDWARD III. 196

1375, Membrane ild — cont.

Withereston, Thomas Wombe, John Bachiler, John Staple, Simon
Snyterton. Dated Pykenhamwade, Thursday the feast of St. Matthew
48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acloiowledgment by the parties in the chancery
at Westminster, 31 January this year.

Writing of John de Neville lord of Raby and Ralph de Stoke, giving
to Robert de Knolles knight and Adam Chaungeour citizen of London
and to their assigns a yearly rent of 60L to be taken at Michaelmas
and Easter by even portions of the manor of Eynow co. Norhampton
during the life of the said Robert and of Custance his wife, with power
to distrain for arrears. Dated London, Sunday after the Conversion
of St. Paul 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said John, 31 January.

Indenture of defeasance of a yearly rent of 601. of the manor of
Eynow co. Norhampton, given by John de Neville lord of Raby and
Ralph de Stoke to Robert de Knolles knight and Adam Chaungeour
citizen of London during the lives of the said Robert and of Custance
his wife, upon condition that if the said Robert and Custance or one
of them or their assigns be thrust out of the manors of Pykenhamwade
and Houton co. Norffolk, to them granted by the said John for their
lives and to the executors and assigns of the survivor for one half year
longer, or out of parcel thereof, by any having right or claim therein
before this date, or it the said manors or parcel thereof be recovered
against them or one of them or against their assigns, the said John
or his heirs being first vouched to warranty thereof, he or his heirs
shall within half a year after warning to him or his heirs or to their
general attorney recompense them the said Robert and Custance for
such loss, or at their own costs shall cause them to have the land
agaiii, so that no default or deceit be in the tenants thereof ; and
covenant by the said Robert and Custance that if the said John, his
heirs or assigns, shall within half a year after the death of the longer
liver buy of the executors or assigns of such survivor all their
goods and chattels then being in the said manors, and shall make
recompense for the same, it shall then be lawful for the said John,
his heirs and assigns, to enter again and hold the premises without
gainsaying, the said charter of feoffment notwithstanding. Dated
London, Monday after the Conversion of St. Paul 49 Edward III.
French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 31 January.

Writing of William Lely, being a quitclaim to John de Batheleye
of all lands, meadows, rents and services in Goverton, Blesby and
Gippesmere sometime of John Alwys, which the said William had by
gift and feoffment of Robert de Bouth. Dated Goverton, Monday
after the Epiphany 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 February this year.

Writing of Philip de Brompton, for himself and Alice his wife
executrix of William de Burton, being a release to Wilham de Notton
of all actions and demands by reason of a statute merchant whereby
William de Notton was bound to Wilham de Burton and Thomas
Pipehurst citizens and goldsmiths of London in lOOl. to save them

196 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 47c? — cont.

harmless concerning the security for a sum of 111. 65. M. payable to
the king and his assigns wherein they were bound in the exchequer
for William de Notton, as by certain indentures of defeasance between
the parties may appear ; and annulment of the said statute, for that
William de Notton has truly saved and acquitted the said sureties,
as appears by record of the exchequer. Dated Fletestrete London,
7 February 49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Philip, 9 February.

Charter of Robert Bucskjii of Essex, giving with warranty to Robert
Yonge of Wytenham, John Hanecok, Henry parson of Bredestrate
London, Thomas May the elder and Adam Prygell of Runwell, their
heirs and assigns, a messuage, 60 acres of land, 2| acres of meadow,
20 acres of pasture and 6s. Sd. of yearly rent in South Hamyngfeld,
West Hamyngfeld and Dounham, which the said Robert Bucskyn
recovered in the king's court at Westminster by writ of entry upon
disseisin against Thomas de Barwe chaplain and John Austyn chaplain.
Witnesses : Hugh de Badewe knight, John de Mounteneye knight,
Richard de Preston, Henry Bedell, John Baroun ' draper,' Nicholas
Michel. Dated West Hamyngfeld, Saturday after the octaves of the
Purification 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 February.

Writing of Michael Bonet, proctor and attorney of James Laurencii
as partner of Nicholas Saffont a Cathallan merchant for whom [the
said James] has promised ratification binding all his goods now and
hereafter, also of William Villarius, Berengarius Pareil, Poncius
Meliacius, Francis Mercader, Peter de Villa Canis, Gombald de Navello,
Francis Eomarius, Peter Garighe, Dominieus Sancius, James Dominici,
Messias Carrere as partner of Amald Amenos a Cathallan merchant
for whom [the said Messias] has promised (as above), of Berengarius
Villa, Francis Pontus, George .Julian, Thomas Sale, Peter de
Fountescare, Gabriel Carres, Amald Ferrarius, Peter Bassus, Raymond
Dascher and Simon Inner all Catallan merchants and subjects of the
king of Aragon now dwelling at Bruges in Flanders, as appears by a
notarial instrument attested by Bartholomew de Arquato son of
Peter notary public with the seal of the community (universitatis)
of the said merchants in Bruges, of whom many goods and much
merchandise were taken at sea from a ship or tarit of Maiorica called
' Sancia Clara,' Francis Anselmi of Maiorica master and owner, namely
by many ships and people of England, having information that Robert
atte Lathe burgess of Lenne and owner of a ship of Lenne called
' Magdaleyn ' was not acting or consenting in the capture of the said
tarit, nor shared in the said goods, although now and at other times
cited or adjourned before the king of England and his council for
the cause aforesaid, wherefore it is amicably agreed between him
and the said proctor as follows, and the said proctor for his constituents
aforesaid acknowledges that he has received of the said Robert 39^,
wherefore he acquits and discharges the said Robert, his said ship
and goods, of all action and demand before whatsoever judges
now or hereafter arising by reason of the capture or plunder aforesaid,
saving to the said proctor and his constituents all causes, actions and
claims against all and singular the seamen and servants of the said
ship of Lenne or against others personally concerned in that capture,

49 EDWARD III. 197

1376. Membrane ild — conf.

the person, ship and goods ot the said Robert excepted. Dated
London, 28 January 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of aclaiowledgment, 4 February.

Feb. 23. Henry de Coggeshale knight to John James of Walyngford.

Westminster. Recognisance for lOOZ., to be levied, in default of payment, of his
lands and chattels in Essex.
Cancelled on payment.

Membrane 4:6d.

Charter of Robert Clifton of Lancashire, giving with warranty to
Richard Grene knight, Adam Fraunceys alderman, Adam de Sancto
Ivone and John Frankeleyn citizens of London, their heirs and assigns,
his manors of Clifton and Salwyk co. Lancastre, and all other his manors,
lands, rents and services in that county with dovecotes, mills, woods,
meadows, feedings, pastures, homages, wards, marriages, heriots,
reliefs, escheats, rights, commodities etc. to the same belonging.
Dated Clifton, Wednesday before St. Martin 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 Januarj^ this year.

Indenture of defeasance of the foregoing feoffment, upon condition
that Robert Clifton of Lancashire, his heirs or executors shall within
two years after Martinmas next pay 583Z. 6s. 8d. in London to Sir
Robert de Knolles knight. Dame Custance his wife or one of them, or
to their attorney or executors, witnessing that seisin of the manors of
Clifton and Salwik is delivered to Richard Grene knight, Adam
Fraunceys alderman, Adam de Seint Ive and John Frankeleyn citizens
of London upon this condition. Dated {as the last). French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Richard, Adam,
Adam and John, 29 January this year.

Indenture made between Richard Grene knight, Adam Fraunceys
alderman, Adam de Seint Ive and John Frankeleyn citizens of London
of the one part, and Robert Clifton and Robert de Meresco of Lancashire
of the other part, being a lease for two years to the said Robert and
Robert and to their assigns for 200 marks in hand by them paid of
the manors of Clifton and Salwik and of all other the manors, lands,
rents and services in Lancashire which the said Richard and the others
have by gift and feoffment of the said Robert Clifton, rendering
nevertheless one rose a year at Midsummer to the lessors, their heirs
and assigns, and doing the rents and services to the lords of the fee
due and accustomed. Dated London, Wednesday after Martinmas
48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Richard, Adam,
Adam and John, 29 January this year.

Writing of John de Kyngesfolde, being a receipt and acquittance
to Walter fitz Wauter lord of Wodeham for 200 marks for Christmas
term 48 Edward III, in part of 800 marks wherein the said Walter
is bound to him by a writing of annuity of 1001. a year. Dated London,
the day and year aforesaid.

Memx)randum of acknowledgment, 31 January this year.

198

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1375.

Membrane AM — cont.

Writing of Thomas son of Jolin de Charleton of Middlesex, confirining
the estate of Richard de Leycestre parson of Castre, Simon Pakeman,
Robert Martel, William de Burgh, John de Gadesby and Thomas
Aliene (Alliene) of Assheby in the manors of Pulteneye and Minsterton
CO. Leycestre and Shenlee'co. Hertford and all other the lands, woods,
rents, reversions, services, fees and advowsons sometime of John de
Pulteneye knight in those counties, Warwickshire and Norhfimptonshire,
A^'hereof they are in possession ; and quitclaim of the premises to them,
their heirs and assigns. Witnesses t William Strete, Geoffrey de
Newenton, John Wroth the younger, Geoffrey de Segrave. Dated
London, Thursday the eve of the Purification 49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 February.

Feb. 4. Jolui Corouner of Leveryngton to William de Mirfeld clerk.

Westminster. Recognisance for 12Z., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands
and chattels in Cambridgeshire.
Cancelled on payment.

Feb. 1. Thomas del Strother, son of Henry del Strother, to John de

Westminster. Rouclyffe the younger. Recognisance for 20 marks, to be levied etc.
in Northumberland.

Feb. 7. Robert Bukskyn to Thomas Tyrell knight and Clement Spice.

Westminster. Recognisance for lOOL, to be levied etc. in Essex.

Indenture maSe between Richard de Kyrkebride of the one part
and John Payn citizen and armourer of the other part, being a quitclaim
with warranty to the said John, his heirs and assigns, of all lands,
woods, meadows, rents and services which he now has in the towns
of Nortlimymmes and Southmymmes cos. Middlesex and Hertford ;
with proviso that the effect of this warranty shall be only to bar the
said Richard and his heirs, and not as against the actions of others.
Dated London, 5 February 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Richard, 8 February.

Feb. 9. Godfrey Foljambe Imight and Godfrey his son to Hugh Malepas.

Westminster. Joint and several recognisance for 55?. to be levied, in default of
payment, of their lands and chattels in Derbyshire.
Cancelled on payment.

Feb. 10. John Michel citizen and vintner of London and Henry Herbury

Westminster, citizen and vintner of London to William Bys ' stokfisshmongere '

London, Robert Pountfreit ' cornemongere ' London a,nd John Wilton

' ismongei'e ' London. Joint and several recognisance for 200L, to

be levied etc. in the city of London.

Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by William Bys.

Feb. 16. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Peter de Barton,
Westminster. Robert de Muskham and Robert de Faryngton clerks to stay the
taking of the body of Master Thomas Baketon, bringing this writ
before the justices at Westminster, although lately by writ de judicio
the king ordered the sheriffs to take the said Thomas, so as to have
his body before the said justices in the quinzaine of Easter to answer
John Stratton ' corsour ' how that contrary to the king's prohibition

49 EDWARD IIT. 199

1375. Membrane 46d — cont.

he proceeded in a cause concerning the lay fee of the said John in
London ; as the said clerks have mainperned in chancery body for
body to have the said Thomas before the said Justices at the day
named.

Membrane 4.5d.

Charter indented of Katherine Breouse, giving with warranty to
John Daventre parson of Broom, Edward de Lakyngheth, Stephen
Langham, Thomas Chervyle chaplain, John Pikenham, John Bretton,
John Wauton, John Hunte and John Heylesdon, their heirs and
assigns, the manor and advowson of Sculthorp, the king's licence
having been obtained, to hold of the king by the services thereof due
and accustomed, rendering to the said Katherine and to her heirs
4:01. a year at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions, power being
reserved to enter again and hold the premises in default of payment.
Dated London, Saturday after St. Valentine 49 Edward III.

Writing of Katherine Breouse, being a letter of attorney appointing
William Braunche and Thomas Kenynghale, John Grafton chaplain,
Henry Rolves, Peter parson of Watlyngton and Roger parson of
Mighelstowe to deliver to John Daventre parson of Broom, Edmund
de Lakyngheth, Stephen Langham, Thomas Chervyle chaplain, John
Pykenham, John de Bretton, John Wauton, John Hunte and John
Heylisdon seisin of the manor and advowson of Scolthorp according
to her charter indented. Dated {as the last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and
writing, 17 February.

Feb. 16. To the sheriff of Essex. Order by mainprise of Geoffrey Dersham

Westminster, and Robert Talbot to stay the taking of the body of WiUiam Pollard,
bringing this writ before the justices of the Bench ; as the king has
learned that Thomas Hardyng of Manytre impleaded the said William
in the king's court before the said justices to render an account for
the time he was receiver of the plaintiff's moneys, and by another
writ Thomas Cauell is impleading the said William before the same
justices for an alleged debt of 40.s., and by divers writs de judicio at
the plaintiffs' suit the king has ordered the sheriff to take the said
William so as to have him before the said justices at Westminster at
set days in those writs contained, although he is ready to answer the
plaintiffs and stand to right in all things, wherefore petition is made on
his behalf for a stay ; and the said Geoffrey and Robert, appearing in
person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of 201. to have
the said WilUam before the said justices at the days those writs are
returnable.

To the sheriff of Essex. Like order, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise
of William Pollard and Robert Talbot, in favour of Margaret Dawe
who is before the king impleaded by Thomas Hardyng for an alleged
trespass.

The like to the same sheriff in favour of William Pollard, by
mainprise of Edmund Donne, Robert Talbot, John Lache and John
Bateman under a pain of 20/.

200 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 4:5d — cont.

Feb. 1. To the sherifis of London. Order by mainprise of Thomas Kendale

Westminster, clerk, William Bristowe ' bakere ' and John Lynham ' cordewaner '
of the city of London to set free Richard de Tysho clerk from prison,
bringing this writ into chancery ; as lately at the request of R. bishop
of Coventre and Lychefeld signifying to the king that the said clerk
being of his diocese was by the authority of the ordinary excommuni-
cated because of contumacies, and would not be justified by
ecclesiastical censure, the king ordered the sheriffs to justify the said
clerk by his body according to the custom of England until he should
content holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing ; but he has
lawfully appealed to the see of Rome and for the protection of the
court of Canterbury against that sentence as unjust, as appears by
a notarial instrument thereupon made and produced in chancery,
and is prosecuting his appeal with effect as he says ; and the said
Thomas and the others have mainperned in chancery to have him
there at the quinzaine of Easter to stand to right, and to do and receive ,
what the court shall determine. The king has commanded the sheriff
of Middlesex to give the said bishop notice to be then in chancery to
shew cause wherefore the said clerk ought not to be set free from
prison pending the business of his appeal.

Feb. 18. To the sheriff of Leycestre. Order, upon the petition of Simon
Westminster. Mayheu, by mainprise of Richard Grene of Foxton and Hugh Sporier
of Leycestre to stay the exigents against him and the taking of his
body, bringing this writ before the justices of the Bench the day
a writ de judicio against him at the suit of Richard Sergeant is
returnable ; as his petition shews that the said Richard Sergeant is
impleading him before the said justices for an alleged debt of 40«.,
that by the said writ he is put in exigents in that county to be outlawed
for that he came not before the said justices to answer thereupon,
and that he is ready so to answer and stand to right in all things ;
and the said Richard Grene and Hugh have mainperned in chancery
under a pain of 40Z. to have him before the said justices at the day
named.

Writing of John son and heir of Edmund Trentemarcz of Middlesex,
being a quitclaim with warranty to William de Halden, Gilbert
Chaumpeneys and John Ussher, their heirs and assigns, of 16 acres
of land in Oldeford which with other lands in Stebenheth and
Hakeneye co. Middlesex the said William, Gilbert and John Ussher
have by gift and feoffment of Adam Fraunceys citizen of London,
and the said Adam formerly acquired of the said John son of Edmund.
Dated London, 10 February 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 February.

Charter of Roger Wolferston and Roger Keterich, granting to
William Spice, his heirs and assigns, their manor of SpayneshaU and
aU their lands in the town of Wiljmghale Spayne co. Essex. Witnesses :
Robert Teye, Simon Longe, Thomas Rocheford. Dated London,
Saturday after Easter 41 Edward III.

Charter of Roger de Wolferston and Roger Keterich, granting to
Clement Spice and Ahce his wife and to the heirs of their bodies, with
remainder for lack of such heirs to the right heirs of the said Clement

49 EDWARD III. 201

1375. Membrane 45i — cont.

and Alice {sic), all the lands, rents and services in the towns of Black
Nottele and White Nottele which they lately had by grant of the said
Clement and AUce by fine levied m the king's court. Dated Friday
the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr 42 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters by
Roger de Wolferston, 14 February this year.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by Roger Keterich, 9 May.

Feb. 21. Nicholas Lovayne knight to Nicholas Carewent clerk, Thomas
Westminster. Hungreford, Master John Corf clerk and Master Walter Sevenhampton
clerk. Recognisance for 101., to be levied, in default of payment,
of his lands and chattels in Kent.

Membrane Aid.

Writing of Robert Owayn of Pulteneye, bemg a grant and quitclaim
with warranty to Sir Nicholas de Lovayne, Sir Aubrey de Veer, Sir Arnald
Savage, Sir John Pekbrugge and Margaret his wife, Robert Belknap,
John Colpeper and Roger de Asshebournham, their heirs and assigns,
of certain tenements whereof they are now in possession, namely the
manors of Penshurst, Yenesfeld, Northpark and Osprenge, a messuage,
one carucate and 200 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 300 acres of
pasture, 300 acres of wood with appurtenances in Penshurst, Tonebrugge,
Leghe, Bytteberugh, Speldhurst and Chidyngstone, the manor of Southall
in Wollewyche, the advowson of Penshurst chapel, and one acre of
wood with the advowson of Eselyng church cog. Kent and Essex, the
manor of Popeler and three messuages, four tofts, two water mills
called ' CrachemuUes,' one fulling mUl, 109 acres of land, 220 acres of
pasture and 9Z. 3s. 4cJ. of rent in Stebynhethe, Esthamme, Stratford,
Edelmeton, Hakeneye, Brambele and Eldeford with all lands, rents
and services in Estsmethefeld by the Tower of London co. Middlesex, the
manors of Dytton Camoys, Swafham Priour and Chevelee, three
messuages, 240 acres of pasture and one mOl in Dytton Camoys, Swafham
Priour, Chevelee and Asshelee and the advowsons of Chevelee church
and the chapels of Swafham Priour and Dytton Camoys co. Cantebrigge,
the manor and advowson of Witheresfeld co. Suffolk with appurtenances
in Horset and HaverhuU, and all other manors, lands, rents, mills,
woods, meadows, pastures, waters, fisheries, services, liberties,
lordships, customs, reversions, knights' fees and advowsons of churches
and chapels with their appurtenances which ever were of Sir John de
Pulteneye or of Sir William his son and heir in the counties aforesaid,
the inn called ' Coldherbergh ' and all the lands, rents and lordships
upon the ' Haywharf,' the -said ' wharf ' and all other lands, rents,
services and lordships in the parish of Allhallows the Great with the
reversions in the city of London, confirming their estate in the premises.
Witnesses : Sir Reynold de Cobham, Sir Bernard Brocas, Sir Richard
de Totesham, Sir John Seintcler, Sir William de Cobham knights,
Sir WiUiam Harewell parson of Penshurst, Wilham Strete the king's
butler, John Chydicroft, James de Pekham. Dated Penshurst,
Tuesday before St. Margaret 48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 February this year.

Writing of Nicholas de Loveyne knight, confirming the estate
which Richard de Leycestre parson of Castre, Simon Pakeman,

262

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 44d — cont.

Robert Martell, William de Burgh, John de Gadesby and Thomas AlUene
of Assheby have in the manors of Pulteneye and Minsterton co. Leycestre
and Shenlee co. Hertford in their possession being, and in all other
the lands, woods, rents, reversions, services, fees and advowsons
whatsoever in those counties and in Warwickshire and Northamptonshire
which were sometime of John de Pulteneye knight ; and quitclaim of the
premises to them, their heirs and assigns. Witnesses : William Strete
the king's butler, Geoffrey de Newenton, John Wroth the younger,
Geoffrey de Segrave. Dated London, Monday after the Purification
49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 February.

Feb. 14. To the prior and convent of St. Frideswide Oxford. Order to
Westminster, grant to Henry le Forester the king's clerk, son of Hugh Forester,
such a yearly pension of their house as shall befit the givers and should
bind the receiver to them, making him letters patent thereupon under
their chapter seal, and writing again without delay what they will
do ; as the said prior by reason of his new creation is bound in such a
pension to one of the king's clerks at the king's nomination until
provision be made him by the prior and convent of a competent
benefice, and the king has nominated the said Henry whose
advancement he has at heart. By p.s. [30414.]

Writing of John de Grey of Rotherfeld knight, being a quitclaim
with warranty to Henry Asty of Hekjmgton, his heirs and assigns,
of a moiety of the manor of Biker in Holand co. Lincoln, and all other
lands, rents and services which he the said John ever had in Holand
aforesaid. Witnesses : Sir Richard de Ravenser archdeacon of Lincoln,
Sir Roger de Earketon justice of the Common Bench knight. Sir John
de Multon knight. Sir John de Hermesthorp parson of Bedale, John de
Reppynghale. Dated 15 February 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 February.

Feb. 8. To the mayor and bailiffs of Bristol. Order, for particular causes,

Westminster, to cause proclamation to be made in the town and suburbs of Bristol
on the king's behalf forbidding any man of whatsoever estate or
condition under pain of forfeiture thereof secretly or openly to take
out of the realm to foreign parts any money of Scotland or any foreign
plate (plafam) of gold or silver ; and order when need be to make
diligent search in every ship and other vessel which shall henceforth
cross from that port to Spain or Ireland, certifying the king from time
to time of what they shall do.
[Foidera.]

Feb. 13. To William de Wyndesore governor and guardian of Ireland, and
Westminster, to the chancellor and treasurer of Ireland. Order on the king's behalf
to cause the ordinance hereinafter recited to be proclaimed in the
cities, boroughs, market towns and other places in Ireland where
they shall think fit, within liberties and without, and to be observed
and kept ; as for that the people of Scotland have by their subtilty
drawn the king's good silver money out of the realm, and have put the
same in their coin to a less value than is the money of England, so that
the said money of Scotland had currency in payments within the realm
of England to the hurt and deception of the king, the lords and all the

49 EDWARD III. 203

1375. Membrane iid — cont.

commons of England, by assent of the prelates, lords and commons of
England in a parliament summoned at Westminster on the morrow of St.
Edmund the king in the 47th j^ear of the reign it was lately ordered
and agreed (among other things) that the money of Scotland of id.
should have currency to the value of 3d. of England, and smaller
money according to the amount thereof, and that in case such money
of Scotland be made worse it shall be put at less according to the
amount of the depreciation ; and it is the king's will that this
ordinance be observed as well in Ireland as in England, being bound
in all parts to make provision for his own advantage and for the
advantage of all his people.

[Ibid.]

The like, mutatis mutandis, to William de Monte Acuto earl of
Salisbury lord of the Isle of Man, or to his lieutenant in the said island.

[Ibid.]

Feb. 9. Hugh Garderober of Eltham is sent to the abbot and convent of

Westminster. Oseneye, to have such maintenance therein for life as Isabel Blaket

deceased had at the king's request. By p.s. [30411.]

Membrane 43c?.

Indenture reciting a quitclaim made by Ralph de Huntyngdon
and Elizabeth his wife to Master Thomas Baketon clerk, John Cotton
of Cantebrigge and William Baketon and to the heirs of the said John,
with warranty by the said Ralph and Elizabeth and the heirs of the
said Elizabeth, of three messuages, three carucates of land, 61. of rent
and the appurtenances in Trumpyngton co. Cantebrigge, and the
manor of Hamstede with appurtenances, three messuages, a mill,
five carucates of land, 30 acres of wood, 50s. of rent and appurtenances
in Fynchjmgfeld, Samford, Radewynter and Asshedon co. Essex,
as appears by a fine levied at Westminster before the justices of the
Common Bench in the octaves of St. Hilary 49 Edward III, and
witnessing a covenant by the said Thomas, John and Wilham, for
them and the said John's heirs, that by the warranty aforesaid the
said Ralph and Elizabeth and the said Elizabeth's heirs shall not be
bound to make up the value of the premises if the said Thomas, John
or William or the heirs or assigns of the said John be impleaded,
but that the same shall only bar the said Ralph and Elizabeth and
her heirs for ever. Dated Sauston co. Cantebrigge, Friday after the
Conversion of St. Paul 49 Edward III. French.

Mem/)randum of acknowledgment by the said Thomas, John and
William, 27 January.

Writing of Richard Erchebaud of Stanwyk co. Northampton,
reciting a gift to him made by deed of Wilham Wyghtman of
Huntyngdonshire and John Ingyl of Bassyngburn co. Cantebrigge
with warranty to the said Richard, his heirs and assigns, of three
messuages and all other the lands etc. in the town of Abyndon by
Bassingbum which the donors had by gift and feoffment of John de
Grandon son of Luke de Grandon, whereby the said Richard quitclaims
to the said Wilham and to his heirs the warranty aforesaid, so that
he and his heirs shall be debarred from claimmg advantage thereof.
Dated London, 27 January 49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of aclaiowledgment, 28 January.

204 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane i^d — cont.

Jan. 29. Nicholas Wilcombe to William de Brantyngham. Recognisance

Westminster, for 200 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and

chattels in Sussex.
Cancelled on payment.

Writing of Stephen Lymbury of Norhamptonshire, being a (juitclaim
with warranty to John Aubrey citizen of London, his heirs and assigns,
of any right present or future in all lands, rents and services, woods,
meadows, feedings, pastures etc. which the said John has in the towns
of Estham, Westham, Berkyng and Stratford co. Essex. Witnesses :
Robert Hatfeld, Geoffrey Crymelford, Thomas Hanampstede citizens
of London, Richard Bowyer, John Sewale, Richard Rolf, Adam Bokeler.
Dated London, 30 January 49 Edward III.

Memorandum, of acknowledgment, 31 January.

Jan.. 31. John Segyn of Haddestoke to John de Sleford clerk. Recognisance
Westminster, for 100?., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Essex.

Writing of John Boys of Great Donmowe co. Essex, being a confirma-
tion of the estate of John Cotton of Cantebruge, Thomas MakwiUam
citizen and pepperer of London and Godfrey Cost ' mareschal ' of the
same, in al! lands, woods, meadows, feedings, pastures, rents, services,
commons, ways, paths, hedges, ditches etc. of him the said John Boys
in the towns of Stanstede Abbots and Honj^sdon co. Hertford, sometime
of W^ilUam Olyve, which by charter of feoffment he the said John
Boys lately gave them in fee simple ; and quitclaim of the premises
with warranty to them, their heirs and assigns. Witnesses : Jolm
Rugewyne, Richard Braughyng, John Ry, Robert Trottere, John
Coupere. Dated Honysdon, 12 February 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 February.

Feb. 12. John fitz John to Thomas Marleburgh and John Colne. Recognisance
Westminster, for 101., to be levied in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Bedfordshire.

Feb. 14. John Beke of Radclyf upon Sore to WiUiam de Mirfeld clerk.
Westminster. Recognisance for 441., to be levied etc. in Notynghamshire.
Cancelled on payment.

Writing of Laurencia who was wife of William Ingelby, being a
quitclaim to Giles Daubeney knight and his heirs of a yearly rent of
40s. to be taken of the manor of Baryngton within the hundred of
Southpederton co. Somerset which she had by grant of Ralph
Daubeneye knight father of the said Giles in name of her dower thereof
arising after her said husband's death, and also of all lands which
were her said husband's in that town. Dated 13 February
49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 February.

Feb. 15. Stephen Hallu parson of St. Giles Upwymbom Plecy to John Hamely
Westminster, knight. Recognisance for lOOL, to be levied, in default of payment,
of his lands and chattels in Dorset.

49 EDWARD III. 206

1875, Membrane idd — cont.

Writing of John Longeleye, son and heir of Robert Eongeleye of
Stokenaillond, being a quitclaim with warrantj' to Thomas de Rokwode
and John Rokwode, their heirs and assigns, of all the lands which
were lately of Peter Longeleye in Stokenaillond and Polstede, with
meadows, pastures, feedings, woods, hays, wards, marriages, reliefs,
heriots, escheats, ways, paths, commons, hedges, ditches etc. Witnesses :
William Tendryng, William Cheyne knights, John Whethermerssh,
Richard de Whethermerssh, Thomas Aldewyne, Thomas Taillour,
Thomas Polke. Dated Stokenaillond, Frida}' after the Purification
49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 February.

Feb. 22. Simon bishop of London and John de Sudbury his brother to the
Westminster, prioress, prior and convent of Non Eton. Recognisance for lOOZ.,
to be levied, in default of paj^ment, of their lands and chattels in
Essex.

Note that* the chancellor took this recognisance.

Feb. 23. William prior of Non Eton to Simon bishop of London and John
Westminster, de Sudbury his brother. Recognisance for 100?., to be levied etc.
in Warwickshire.

The same prior to the said Simon and John. Recognisance for
40 marks paj^able by instalments ; to be levied etc. as above.
Cancelled on payment, acknoivledged by the said Simon.

Membrane 42d.

Indenture made between the king and John atte Frithe of Canterbirs,
being a lease for two years from Michaelmas last, by mainprise of
WilUam Bale of Canterbirs and John Grene the younger of the
Holyngbourne co. Kent, of the subsidy in Kent upon cloths for sale
granted to the king by the lords and commons of England, taking the
moiety of the ancient forfeiture, and rendering every year 20L at
Easter and Michaelmas by even portions. Covenants (as above, p. 104),
saving to the king the forfeitures put in the statute made at the
parliament holden at Westminster on the morrow of St. Edmund
the Martyr in the 47th year of the reign concerning cloths exposed
for sale which are not of the length and breadth in that statute
contained, for which forfeitures the lessee shall answer at the exchequer.
Dated Westminster, 30 January 49 Edward III. French.

Bj' bill of the treasurer.

The like leases to the following :

Norffolk and Suffolk. Piers Archebaud for three years from
8 May last, taking half the ancient forfeiture and rendering
50 marks a year, by mainprise of Piers de Elsyngham and
John de Parys of Suffolk. Dated Westminster, 20 May. French.

By bill of the treasurer.

Wiltesir. William Wyther of Dorcestre for five years from
Michaelmas last, talung half the ancient forfeiture and rendermg
the first year 32L at Easter and 33?. G.s. U. at Michaelma^s,
and afterwards 100 marks a year, by mainprise of Robert de
Assheton knight of Gloucestershire. Dated Westmmster,
23 May. French, By bill of the treasurer.

206 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 42d — cont.

Warwickshire, Leycestershire, Staffordshire and Salop. John Ray
of Coventre for three years from Michaehnas last, taking one
third of the ancient forfeiture and rendering 50 marks a year,
saving to the king the forfeitures in the statute made in parlia-
ment {as above), by mainprise of Ralph Hunte of Coventre
and William Lodbroke of Staffordshire. Dated Westminster,
4 October. French. By bill of the treasurer.

Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Edmund Giffard for seven years
from Michaelmas last, taking the third part of the ancient
forfeiture and rendering 10/. a year, by mainprise of Richard
Kent of Berkshire and John Broghton of Oxfordshire. Dated
Westminster, 20 October. French. By bill of the treasurer.

CornewaUle, Deveneshire, Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire and
Bristowe. John Canygnis and Simon Oanygnis for one 3'ear
from Michaelmas last, taking a moiety of the ancient forfeiture
and rendering 180Z., bj' mainprise of John Bosham and Walter
Blankeneye of London. Dated Westminster, 9 December.
French.

Writing of Richard de Croydon citizen and fishmonger of London,
being a quitclaim with warranty to William de Halden, WiUiam
Topclive, WiUiam Bedmanton, John Joce chaplain and Robert Claver,
their heirs and assigns, of the manor and chapel of Grenche in the
town of Gillyngham co. Kent, and of all his lands, rents, farms and
services in the said town and the towais of Reynham, Upchirche,
Hertlepe and Chethani which they have of his gift and feoffment.
Witnesses : Adam Chaungeour, William de Stodoye, .Jolin Bollok,
Giles de Kelseye, Thomas de San ton. Dated London, Saturday after
the Conversion of St. Paul 49 Edward IIL

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at London,
30 January.

Assignment of dower bj' Thomas de Ilstone escheator in Kent to
Thomasia who was wife of Robert Notj'ngham, having taken of her
an oath that she will not marry without the king's licence : at Sharstede
of the tenements which deceased held there by knight service, namely
of his capital messuage beginning from the south gates and extending
to the west end of the south side of the great chamber, and so in a
line by the side of the said chamber to a new chamber thereto attached
on the east side, the said new chamber with cellars built under the
same, a garden called the ' kechengardeyn ' extending from the said
chamber eastward to the ditch of the great garden, and along the ditch
to a wall of earth extending in a line from the said ditch through the
forestall (forstallum) without the said messuage to the stable of the
south gates aforesaid with the stable and wainhouse within those
bounds ; the eastern part of a grange bj' the water within the
said messuage beginning from the western door posts thereof and
extending to the east end of the grange, and free ingress and egress
with wains and all other carriages as need shall be from the grange
to the south gates and from the south gates to the grange ; 3 acres of
garden called Bournes, 49 acrts of land next adjacent in Boumesfeld
and Upmerharame, 16 acres of wood in Peddynge wood extending
on the south side of the wood towards the Syndane ; 3.9. of yearly

49 EDWARD III.

207

1375. Membrane 42rf — cont.

rent, and a rent of a third part of two hens at Bixle issuing from
tenements of Richard Warde and others there : at Newelande in the
parishes oi Tenham and Lyndestede of the lands of her said husband
held in ' gavelkj^nde,' a messuage with a croft adjacent containing
4 acres, and a dovecot therein, 179 acres of arable land, and pasture
for 200 sheep in the marsh there, also 28s. 2^(1. of yearly rent and a
rent of three cooks, 39 hens, the third part of one hen and 205 egg.s
thereto pertaining, for which she shall pay 41. yearly rent to the
archbishop of Canterbury and divers other lords of the fee, with other
services and customs thereof due.

MEMBRANE 41 rf.

Feb. 24. To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon the petition of Richard
Weatminater. Ruggele, by mainprise of Robert Cursoun, Thomas Meysham and
John Seymour to stay the exigents against him, bringing this writ
before the justices of the Bench the day a writ de judicio against him
at the suit of John earl of Pembroke is returnable ; as his petition
shews that the said earl is impleading him before the said justices
to render account for the time he was receiver of the earl's moneys,
that by the said writ he was put in exigents in the busting of London
for that he came not before the said justices to answer thereupon, and
that he is ready to answer and stand to right in all things ; and the
said Robert and the others have mainpemed in chancery under a pain
of 201. to have him before the said justices on the day named.

March L Thomas de Tildesley, son of Thurstan de Tildesley, to Richard de
Westminster. Paryngton clerk. Recognisance for 40s., to be levied, in default of
payment, of his lands and chattels in Lancashire.
Cancelled on payment.

March 1. To Richard Arnold goldsmith of London. Order, upon the petition
Westminster, of Helmyng Leget the king's esquire, deputed to keep the smaller piece
of the seal for taking recognisances for debts at London according to the
statute for merchants published at Acton Burnel, with all speed to
cause another seal for that office to be wrought by advice and information
of the said Helmyng, and to be to him delivered ; as his petition shews
that the said piece has craftily been taken out of his possession.

Charter of John Witteneye chaplain, giving with warranty to Henry
de Wakefeld clerk, Henry Medebourne clerk, Richard GrofPan clerk,
Richard Lyons, John Ho'te and John Carnel, their heirs and assigns,
all the lands, rents and services of free tenants and neifs of Okolte
and Scoteneye, and all other lands, rents and services which he Mdth
Henry Persay, William Tauk, Walter de Perlee, John Bays and Thomas
Ulf of Santon had in the towns and parishes of Promhill and Lyde
COS. Kent and Sussex by gift and feoffment of John Gisors citizen of
London, the said Henry Persay, William, Walter, John Bays and
Thomas having made a quitclaim of the premises to him the said
John Witteneye and to his heirs. Witnesses : Sir John de Cobeham
lord of Cobeham, Sir Robert de Belknappe, Sir William de Pympe
knights, James de Pekham, Roger Digge, Roger de Assheburnham,
William de Hoerne, Nicholas Heryng. Dated Promhill, 22 February
49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at the manse of
the friara preachers within the city of London, 5 March.

208 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 4:\d — cont.

March L To the sheriff of Kent. Order, for particular causes moving the
Westminster, king and council, on sight of these presents to leave all else and cause
proclamation to be made on the Icing's behalf forbidding any man
of whatsoever estate or condition on any pretence secretly or openly
without the king's special licence to take wheat, malt, barley or other
com whatsoever to any foreign parts, or to cause it to be by others taken
thither under pain of forfeiture thereof, directing all mayors, bailiffs and
wardens of towns and ports whatsoever in that bailiwick where passage
may be made not to suffer the same to be so taken over.

[Foedera, with erro7ieous reference to m. 40d.]

The like to fourteen other sheriffs of fifteen counties ; also to William
Latymer constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque Ports,
or to his lieutenant.

\Ihid.]

March 9. To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon the petition of William
Westminster, de Swafham of Burwell, by mainprise of James de Wychingham of
London, William Parfit of London, .John Barbour and John Gyboun
the younger of Cambridgeshire to stay the exigents against him,
bringing this writ before the justices of the Bench ; as his petition
shews that Thomas citizen and mercer of London is impleading him
before the said justices to render an account for the time that he was
receiver of the plaintiff's moneys, that by writ de judicio he is put in
exigents in the husting of London to be outlawed for that he came not
before them to answer, and that he is ready to answer, and stand to
right in all things ; and the said James and the others, appearing
in person in chancery, have mainperned under a paiii of 20/. to have
him before the said justices at the day the said writ is returnable.

March 6. To the same. Like order, mutatis mvtandis, upon the petition of
Westminster. Peter Mold and Alice his wife, by mainprise of Walter Mayu and
John Whitewell of the parish of St. Sepulchre without the bar of
Westsmj'thfeld London ; as their petition shews that they are put in
exigents in the husting of London to be outlawed and waived
respectively for that they came not before the king in the octaves
of St. Hilary last to answer John Yutte of Wendye and Joan his
wife concerning an alleged trespass, averring that this was altogether
without their knowledge ; and the said Walter and John Whitewell,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned to have the said
Peter and Alice before the king in the quinzaine of Michaelmas next,
at which day the writ of exigents is returnable.

March 8. To the sheriff of Norhampton. Order, upon the petition of John
Westminster. Clere of Aldryngton, by mainprise of John Merssh and Richard Josep
of Norhamptonshire, William Trippelowe and Thomas Prentys of the
city of London, to stay the execution of the king's writ de judicio
directing the sheriff to take the said John' Clere, if found within his
bailiwick, so as to have him before the king at a set day therein contained
to answer to the king concerning certain alleged extortions, trespasses
and other matters, bringing this writ before the king ; as his petition
shews that he is ready to stand to right in all things, and the said
John Merssh and the others have mainperned under a pain of 40L to
have him before the king at the aforesaid day.

49 EDWARD III. g09

1375. Membrane 41 (? — coiit.

Feb. 19. To Walter Perle and David Hanemere, justices appointed to deliver

Westminster, the gaol of GJoucestre castle. Order to stay and cause to be stayed
until further order any proceedings before them at the king's suit
touching the appeals by John ShareshuU made before the coroners of
Gloucestershire concernuig alleged felonies and seditions ; as lately
for particular causes the king commanded the tenor of all such appeals,
which are before the said justices at the said gaol it is said, to be sent
to him in chancery under the said Walter's seal before the feast of
St. Edward the King next, also the writ which came to them thereupon.

Feb. 19. To the sheriff of Gloucester, and the coroner of that county. Order
Westminster, to stay and cause to be stayed until further order any proceedings
before them at the king's suit touching the appeals by John ShareshuU
made before the ' coroner concerning alleged felonies and seditions ;
as for particular causes the king has ordered the sheriff and coroner
before the feast of St. Edward the King next to send him in chancery
under their seals the tenors of all such appeals^ also the writ which
came to them thereupon.

March 5. To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon the petition of Henry
Westminster. Lymnour ' marchaunt ' and William his brother, by mainprise of
Robert Caly, John de Eccles and John Methewold of Norffolk and of
William Lambourne of Berkshire to stay the exigents against the said
Henry and his brother and the taking of their bodies, bringing this
writ before the justices of the Bench at the day the writ of exigents
is returnable : as their petition shews that John Houton has impleaded
them before the said justices to render him chattels to the value of
30Z., and that without their knowledge they are put in exigents in the
busting of London to be outlawed for that they came not before the
said justices to answer him ; and the said Robert and the others,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainpemed under a pain of
40L to have the defendants' bodies before the said justices at the
day named.

March 10. To the bailiffs of Scardeburgh. Order, for particular causes moving
Westminster, the king and council, not to suffer wheat, malt, barley or any other
corn to be laded in that port and taken thence to any foreign parts
henceforward ■nithout obtaining the king's licence.

March 13. To Walter Perle and David Hanemere justices of assize in
Westminster. Staffordshire. Order, if they shall proceed to take an assize of novel
disseisin before them arraigned by Dionysia who was wife of Hugh
de Cokesey against WilUam Sharshull and others concerning tenements
in Sharshull, Sardon and Coven as the king has learned, to behave
so circumspectly herein that no hurt or prejudice may arise contrary
to justice to Ralph de Perriers in his absence upon the king's service
by the king's command ; as the said Ralph is tenant of the premises
it is said.

March 12. To the sheriff of York. Order, upon the petition of John del Brigge

Westminster, clerk, by mainprise of WilUam de Kelsey of London, John de Burton

of Yorkshire and John de Lincohi of Northumberland to stay the

execution of the king's late writ de judicio directing the sheriff to take

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him, if found in that baiUwick, so as to have his body before the justices
at Westminster in the quinzaine of Easter next to answer Thomas de
Ellerbek concerning the rendering of an account for the time he was
the plaintiff's baiUff in Ripon and receiver of his moneys there, also
to stay the taking of his body, bringing this writ before the said justices ;
as his iietition shews that he is ready to answer the said Thomas and
stand to right in all things, and the said William and the others have
mainperned under a pain of 20 marks to have him before the said
justices at the day named.

Membrane 40(?.

March 8. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Cook of
Westminster. Hornedon and Walter Sherman of Hornedon of Essex and Richard
Palmer citizen and draper of London to stay altogether the further
execution of the king's late writ against John Hereward directing
the sheriffs to cause him to come before them and, under a pain to be
by them laid upon him for which they would answer, to compel him
to find security that he will do or procure no bodily hurt or harm to
Agnes Lylde, and if he should refuse, to take him and commit him
to the nearest gaol there to abide until he would wilhngly so do, and
if by virtue thereof he is taken and imprisoned, order to set him free ;
as that writ issued at the petition of the said Agnes, averring that
John Hereward openly threatened her in life and limbs ; but the
said John Cook, Walter and Richard, appearing in person in chancery,
have mainperned under a pain of 20Z. to be levied to the king's use
if bodily hurt or harm shall happen to the said Agnes by John Hereward
or by his procurement.

March 12. To the same. Like order in favour of Richard le Spicer by

Westminster. Billyngesgate, against whom a writ is issued at the petition of Master

Richard de Wermynton ; mainpernors, John Briggeford, Robert

Boxford, Robert Twyng and John Seymore of London under a pain

of 40 marks.

March 13. To the sheriff of Bedford. Order, upon the petitioa of John
Westminster. Cordewaner of Shefford, by mainprise of Nicholas Coke, Richard
Hervj^ Thomas Bate and John Brond of London to stay the taking
of his body, bringing this writ before the king ; as his petition shews
that William Webbe of Bassyngbourne is impleading him before the
king concerning an alleged trespass, that by writ de judicio the king
has ordered the sheriff to take him so as to have him before the king
the day the same is returnable, for that the sheriff returned that the
said defendant was not found in his bailiwick, and that he is ready
to answer the said William and stand to right in all things ; and the
said Nicholas and the others have mainperned in chancery under a
pain of 20 marks to have him before the king at the day named.

Memorandum that lately a loud complaint as well of the clerks of
chancery and the ajiprentices of the king's court as of others of the
people of the city of London being made before the council, that one
Roger Leget has privily pat and hidden engines of iron called
' caltrappes ' upon a dike by him newly raised in Fikettesfeld by the
bishop of Cicestre's inn where the said clerks, apprentices and others

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1375. Membrane 40d — cont.

used to have their common sport, namely as well at the bottom as at
the top of the dike and everywhere round about the same, knowing
that every day the said clerks, apprentices and others came forth to
play their common games there, to the malicious intent that all coming
upon the said dike should be maimed or at least be grievously hurt,
which engines were by the said clerks, apprentices and other passers
by found and carried before the council in the chapter house of the
friars preachers London and there openly shewn, whereupon the said
Roger being brought before the council to answer touching the premises
confessed his fault and mahce, and submitted himself to the king and
council, wherefore he was sent to the Flete prison to await the king's
grace. And after on 12 March in the 49th year of his reign, after the
said Roger had abode long in that prison, for 20 marks by him paid
in the hanaper of chancery the king admitted the said Roger to his
favour and pardoned him the trespass committed as aforesaid, willing
that hereafter he should not at the king's suit be impeached or troubled
by reason thereof.

Memorandum, of a mainprise under a pain "of 200Z. made 12 March
this year by William Kyng, William Houghton, Peter Wotton and
John Foster goldsmith citizens of London, appearing in person in
the chancery at London, for John Vyne, Andrew Vyne and William
Vjme, that the said John Vyne, Andrew and Wilham nor any of them
should in the court of Rome by themselves attempt or prosecute
nought, nor cause aught to be prosecuted by others, which might tend
to the prejudice of the king or the rights of the crown or to impair
the laws of the realm.

Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of lOOL made 16 March
this year by Thomas BassjTigbume knight of Hertfordshire and
Thomas Hoo knight of Sussex, appearing in person in the chancery
at London, for Robert de Hoo clerk, that he shall not without the
Icing's licence pass to foreign parts, nor there attempt aught or cause
aught to be attempted which may tend to the prejudice of the king
or of the rights of the crown, or to impair the laws of the realm.

March 12. To John de Cavendissh and his fellows, justices appointed to deUver
Westminster, the gaol of Norwich castle. Order to send to the king in chancery
under their seal forthwith, when they shall receive them, all
indictments affecting Richard Fransham which shall be brought before
them, also this writ, staying and causing to be stayed any proceedings
against the said Richard thereupon ; as for particular causes laid
before the king and council it is the king's will that all indictments
made before the guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and
terminer in Norffolk whereon the said Richard is indicted it is said
shall be determined before the king and not elsewhere, and the king
has commanded the said guardians and justices at a set day yet to
come to send him under the seal of one of them all such indictments,
and all things concerning the same ; and they at the procurement
of certain friends of the said Richard are purposing to send the said
indictments before the said justices for gaol delivery at the next day
for deUvery of the said gaol, in order that without advising the Idng
the dehverance of the said Richard may be made by friends of his
suborned and procured, as the king has learned. By C.

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March 12. To the sheriS of Kent. Order, upon the petition of John Brodstrete
Westminster, of Hothe the elder ' taillour,' by mainprise of John Erode and William
Chivaler of Kent to stay the exigents against him and the taking
of his body, bringing this writ before the justices of the Bench the
day a writ de judicio against him at the suit of Alexander Scolastre
is returnable ; as his petition shews that the plaintiff is impleading
him before the said justices for an alleged debt of 10 marks, that by
the said writ he is put in exigents in Kent to be outlawed for that
he came not before the said justices to answer thereupon, and that
he is ready to answer and stand to right in all things ; and the said
John Erode and William have mainpemed in chancery under a pain of
40L to have him before the said justices at the day named.

March 22. To the sheriff of Essex. Order, upon the petition of John Stele,
Westminster. John Ealand and John Wasket of Ying Hospitall, by mainprise of
Nicholas Hokkee and PhiUp Trikyer of Sussex to stay the taking of
their bodies, bringing this writ before the justices of the Bench at
the day divers writs de judicio against them at the suit of the prior
of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England and Lawrence
Clerk of Downham are returnable ; as their petition shews that the
said prior and Lawrence are impleading them before the said justices
for certain alleged trespasses, and that by the said writs order is given
to take their bodies so as to liave them at the days set therein before
the said justices, although they are ready to answer the plaintiffs and
stand to right in all things ; and the said Nicholas and Philip have
mainpemed in chancery under a pain of 40Z. to have their bodies
before the said justices at the aforesaid days.

March 27. Henry de Eubwyth of Pontefract and William de Methelay of
Westminster. London ' tapicer ' to Roger de Bameburgh clerk. Joint and several
recognisance for 40Z., to be levied, in default of payment, of their
lands and chattels in Yorkshire.

Writing of Joan late the wife of Edmund de Chelreye the younger
in her widowhood, being a quitclaim to Thomas de Chelreye of all
lands, rents and services which the said Thomas held in the towns
of Wokefeld Banastre and Silhampstede. Dated Wokefeld Banastre,
Tuesday in the third week of Lent 49 Edward IIT.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancerv at Westminster,
28 March.

March 22. To the sheriff of Berkes. Order, upon the petition of John Cohere
Westminster, of Boxore and Joan his wife, by mainprise of Thomas Chelreye of
Berkshire, John Eccles of Norffolk, John Skyllyng of Wiltesir and
Stephen Falle of Yorkshire to stay the exigents and waiver against
them respectively and the taking of their bodies, bringing this writ
before the justices of the Bench ; as their petition shews that John
de Preston ' fissher ' and Alice his wife are impleading them before
the said justices for an alleged debt of 40s., that they are put in exigents
in Berkshire to be outlawed and waived respectively for that they
came not before the said justices to answer the plaintiffs, and that
they are ready to answer and stand to right in all things ; and the
said Thomas and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have
mainpemed under a pain of 20/. to have the defendants before the
said justices the day the writ of exigents and waiver is returnable.

49 EDWARD III. .213

1375. Membrane 39rf.

Charter of William Eyston of Istelworth, giving with warranty to
the king, his heirs and assigns, a messuage called Worton with curtilage
adjacent and 93 acres of land in the parish of Istelworth, whereof
1 acre lies in a field or furlong called ' Longfaruhull ' between land of
Richard Hugyn on the north and John West on the south, 1 acre
between land of Richard Postel on either side, 3 acres together between
land of Roger HuUere on the north and Richard Hugyn on the south,
3 acres together between land of Richard Hugyn on the north and
Ralph Thorbame on the south, 1 acre between land of John West
on the north and Richard Postel on the south, 4 acres together between
land of Richard Postel on the north and Ralph Thorbame on the
south, 1 acre between land of the said Ralph on the north and the
highway on the south, 1 acre at the end of the said field or furlong
between a meadow called ' Heymede ' and the said field or furlong
extending ' north ' and ' suth ', 2 acres in a furrow caUed
' Bruggeforlang ' between land of Richard Postel on the south and
the highway on the north, 1 acre in a furrow called ' ShortfaruhuU '
between land of Thomas IPrust on the south and William Garlek on
the north, 1 acre between land of the said Thomas on the north and
Roger HuUere on the south, 1 acre between land of Richard Postel
on the north and William Benet on the south, 3 acres together enclosed
in a croft called Frith, 5 acres together in the furrow of ' Wythynn-
forlang ' between land of John Grynford on the south and the highway
on the north, 1 acre in a furrow called ' Tounforlang ' between land
of John West on the south and Ralph Thorbame on the north, 1 acre
between land of the said Ralph on the south and Richard Hug5Ti on
the north, 1 acre between land of the said Richard on either side,
\\ acre together between land of the said Ralph on the south and
Roger Hullere on the north, 1 acre between land of Richard Postel
on either side, 8 acres together in a furrow called ' Wetecroft ' between
land of Thomas Prust on the south and Ralph Thorbame on the
north, 1 acre between land of the said Ralph on either side, J acre
between land of the said Ralph on either side, 2J acres together between
land of the said Ralph on the south and the highway on the north,
J acre between land of Roger Hullere on the south and Ralph Thorbame
on the north, ^ acre called ' hedland ' in length ' suth ' and ' north,'
1 rood between land of John West on the east and WiUiam Warde
on the west, \ acre in Worton between land of Roger atte HuUe on the
south and Ralph Thorbame on the north, 1 acre in a furrow called
' Tounforlang ' between land of the said Ralph on the east and
' Tounforlang ' on the west, 5 acres together in a furrow called
' Weteforlang ' between the garden of Worton on the south and land
of Ralph Thorbame on the north, 1 acre there called ' hedland ' in
length ' north ' and ' suth,' 2 acres together between land of Richard
Postel on the south and Ralph Thorbarn on the north, 2 acres together
between land of Ralph Thorbarn on the south and John West on
the north, IJ acre together between land of Richard Postel on the
north and Roger Hullere on the south, 3 acres together between land
of Ralph Thorbarn on the north and Roger Hullere on the south,
3 acres severally between land of the said Ralph on either side ' est '
and ' west,' 1 acre between land of Roger Hullere on the south and the
said Ralph on the north, 1 acre between land of the said Ralph on
the south and Richard Hugyn on the north, 1 acre between land of
the saidJlichard on the south and the said Ralph on the north, 1 acre

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1375_ Membrane 39d — cont.

between land of the said Ralph on the south and Christina Caynel on
the north, 2 acres together at ' Sharpelandes ' between land of the
said Ralph on the east and Richard Postel on the west, | acre between
land of Richard Postel on the north and John West on the south,
1 acre at ' Chalvecroft ' between land of William Thorbarne on the
north and the river called ' Borne ' on the south, 3 acres together
between land of the said William on the south and the said Ralph on
the north, 1 acre between the highway on the north and land of Richard
Postel on the south, one croft in ' Litulride ' containing 1 acre of land
by ' Wetforlang,' 1 acre between land of John West on the east and
Richard Godwyne on the west, 1 acre there between land^ of Richard
Godwjiie on the east and John Gyle on the west, 1 acre at ' Eldebury '
between land of the said Ralph on the south and Richard Postel on
the north, 2i acres together between land and meadow of the said
Ralph on either side, 1 acre in a furrow called the ' Stene ' between
land of Richard Postel on the east and John Gyle on the west, 1 acre
between land of the said John on either side ' est ' and ' west,' 1 acre
there between land of the said Ralph on the east and John Gile on
the west, 1 acre between land of Peter Fauelore on the east and Roger
Hullere on the west, 1 acre between land of John Pate on the east and
the said Peter on the west, 1 acre in Masewelle between land of Nicholas
atte Hethe on the west and John Perour on the east, 2i acres together
in ' Leyalle ' between land of Richard Postel on the south and the land
of ' Yallemede ' on the north ; also 80 acres lying in a place called
Imbury in the said parish between ' Babbeworthponte' and the common
heath of Istelworth, the site of a water mill lately called ' Imbury
mulle ' with the pond adjacent, 20 acres of meadow there, whereof
6 acres lie in a place called ' Northmede,' 4 acres dispersedly in
' Suthmede ' and ' Millehawes,' 2 acres together in a place called
' Heyemede ' extending ' north ' and ' suth,' 5 acres together at
' Northmore ' in length ' est ' and ' west,' 1 acre in the ' Yallemede '
between land of Richard Postel on the west and John Pate on the
east, 1 acre at ' Quabbemede ' by land of the said Ralph on the
north, and 1 acre at ' Merehegge,' and 9 acres of pasture there between
the said land in Imbury and the said 6 acres of meadow, 2 acres of
wood called ' Wortongrove ' lying together between the grove of
Ralph Thurbarne on the north and the Erith on the south, 2 acres
of wood lying together in a place called ' Pirygardyn,' ^ acre of wood
by the garden of Worton messuage enclosed with the said garden,
and 2 acres of wood lying together called ' Piry grove,' and a yearly
rent of 19s. in the said parish ; also 50 acres of land lying together
in a place called Osturle in the parish of Eston enclosed with hedges
and ditches between land of Richard Stanes on the west and the high
road on the east, and 10 acres of land lying together in ' Lamptonfeld '
called ' Knyghtland ' between land of William Benet on the east and
John Godefray on the west, 1 rood of land at ' Shortchurhulle ' between
land of Roger Lyvyng on the east and Peter Fauelore on the west,
I acre there between land of the said Roger on the east and the said
Peter on the west, J- acre near the street between land of Emma Hikkes
on the east and Roger Wolmere on the west, 1 rood of land there
between land of John Godefray on the south and John Kyng on the
north, 1 rood of land at ' Streteforlang ' between land of John Godefray
on the east and Roger Lithyng on the west, 1 acre of land at
' Streteforlang ' between land of the said Emma on the east and John

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1375. Membrane ZM — cont.

Godefray on the west, J acre of land at ' Horeapuldore ' between
land of Roger Wolmere on the north and Edith Smyth on the south,
i acre there between land of the said Edith on the south and William
Partriche on the north, I acre of land there between land of John
Godefray on the south and the said Emma on the north, i acre of
land at ' Longechurchulle ' between land of John Godefray on the
south and John Leurard on the north, i acre of land at ' Sherteshute '
between land of Roger Lyvyng on the east and Jolm Godefray on
the west, ^ acre of land at ' Heyemede ' between land of Roger Lyvyng
on the south and Maud atte Pirye on the north, 1 acre of land at the
' Forlang ' between land of the said Emma on the south and Nicholas
Balle on the north, 1 rood of land at ' Brodweyforlang ' between land
of Roger Lyvyng on the south and Peter Fauelore on the north, \ acre
of land at ' Donewelforlang ' between land of John Godefray on the
south and Maud Piryman on the north, 1 rood of land at ' Bromdich '
between land of the said Maud on either side, 1 rood of land at
' Bromforlang ' between land of Emma Hikkes on the south and
Maud atte Pirie on the north, 1 rood of land at ' Fyneset ' between
land of Roger Lyvyng on the west and John Godefray on the east,
and 1 acre of meadow at ' Holmede ' and ' Est Dolmede ' among other
parceners ; also the reversion of 3 acres of land in the said parish
of Istelworth held for life by Thomas brother of the said Wilham
with reversion to the said Wilham and his heirs, 2 acres thereof Ijnng
together between land of William Brune on the south and John
Ruddok on the north, and 1 acre in ' Streteforlang ' between land of
Clement Simond the j^ounger on the east and William Rede on the
west, and the reversion of a cottage in Istelworth held for life by
Robert Mau with reversion to the ■said William and his heirs. Witnesses :
Andrew de Gyldeford of Yelling, Richard Stanes of Heston, Walter
Sprot of Istelworth, Thomas Prust of Twykenham, John Symme of
Heston, Richard Postel of Worton, John West of Worton. Dated
Istelworth, 10 March 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at the manse of the
friars preachers within the city of London, 14 March.

Charter of William de Eyston of Istelworth and Isabel his wife,
giving with warranty to the king, his heirs and assigns, a messuage,
21 acres of land, 1 acre of meadow and Is. id. of rent in the town of
Heston, the messuage situate between tenements of John atte StUe
on the north and John Petyjor on the south, 2 acres of the land l3dng
together between land of John Litilgold on the west and a public path
on the east and called ' Buttes atte Hawende,' 1 acre in ' Tounhamcroft '
between land of Richard Stanes on the north and WiUiam Smyth on
the south, 1 acre at ' Porthorslanende ' between land of Maud Eliot
on the east and William Perour on the west, I acre at ' Totlaweburgh,'
1 acre at " Hethforlang ' between land of John Crane on the south
and William Weyland on the north, 1 acre at ' Totlaweburgh ' between
land of Robert Kurres on the south and Simon Cottyng on the north,
1 acre between land of Richard Unfray on the west and Robert Kurres
on the east, J acre between land of Nicholas Walter on the south and
Robert Kurres on the north, | acre at ' Sherthorne ' between land of
Richard Stanes on the east and Thomas Osturle on the west, | acre at
' Bromhurst ' called ' hedland,' 1 acre at ' Longeforlang ' between land of
William Smyth on the west and Thomas Osturle on the east, | acre at

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Membrane 39d — cont.

' Tikewelle ' between land of Thomas Hikke on the east and the highway
on the west, i acre at ' Heston Hache ' between land of Richard Unfrey
on the east and the vicar of Heston on the west, ^ acre at ' Newedyche '
between land of Richard Unfrey on the north and William Perour
on the south, 1 acre there between land of William Friday on the north
and Nicholas Osturle on the south, 1 acre at ' Totlaweburgh ' between
land of Thomas Hikke on the east and John Weyland on the west,
2 acres together at ' Poukewelle ' between land of William Friday
on the west and Walter Walter on the east, 1 acre at ' Wortynlane '
between land of William Friday on the east and William Weyland on
the west, 1 acre at ' Horeapuldore ' between land of Thomas Hikke
on the north and Nicholas Rolf on the south, 1 acre at ' Litelhese '
between land of John Odard on either side, 1 acre at ' Eldebreche '
between land of William Perour on the north and John Walter on
the south, 3 roods together at ' Wortynglane ' between land of Walter
Walter on the west and Nicholas Rolf on the east, 1 rood in ' Eldefeld '
between land of William Perour on the south and Thomas Hikke on
the north, the said acre of meadow at ' Tokwelle ' and ' Estlotmede ' ;
also the reversions of a cottage and 1 acre of land in the town of
Heston held for life by Stephen Wodman with reversion to the said
William de Eyston and Isabel and to the said William's heirs, a
cottage in the said town held for life by Jolm Wrong with reversion
(as the last), and a messuage with garden and 2 acres of land
adjacent in the said town held for life by William Wiresdale with
reversion (as before). Witnesses : Andrew de Guldeford of Mellyng
(sic : the rest as above). Dated Heston (as above).
Memorandum of acknowledgment by William Eyston (as the last).

March 13. To Alan de Buxhull constable of the Tower of London, and to his
Westminster, lieutenant. Order, upon petition made on behalf of John Causer and
Richard Frere, by mainprise of John del Hay knight, Hugh de Ware,
Thomas de Wylton and John Chypstede of London ' bruere ' to set
them free from the prison of the Tower ; as the said petition shews
that for particular causes lately laid before the king and council the
petitioners were at the king's command taken and delivered to the
custody of the constable until further order of the king for their
deliverance, and that they are ready at the king's pleasure to answer
touching whatsoever is by the king laid against them, and to stand
to right thereupon ; and the said John del Hay and the others,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of
20Z., namely 100s. each, to have the petitioners before the king where
and when he shall please. By K.

March 16. To WilHam de Latymer constable of Dovorre castle and warden of

Westminster, the Cinque Ports, and to his lieutenant. Order, for particular causes

moving the king, to set free John Bode from the prison of the said

castle where he is detained, sufiering him to go his way. By K.

Membrane 38d.
March 31. Thomas Maundeville the younger knight to Thomas Catewy of
Westminster. Berkshire. Recognisance for 160Z., to be levied, in default of payment,
of his lands and chattels in Essex.
Cancelled on payment.

49 EDWARD III.

217

1375. Membrane 3Sdr-cont.

March 31. Thomas Catewy of Berkshire to Thomas Maundevylle the younger
Westminster, loiight. Recognisance for 160Z., to be levied etc. in Berkshire.
Cancelled on payment.

Charter of Thomas Maundevylle the younger knight and Amie his
wife, giving with warranty to Thomas Catewy and Joan his wife
and to the heirs and assigns of Thomas Catewy all their manor called
Michelscourt within the town of Borewardescote as in houses, gardens,
lands, meadows, feedings, pastures, rents and services of free tenants
and neifs, all their neifs there and all that goes with them, with the
advowson of Borewardescote church co. Berkes. Witnesses : Aniery
de Sancto Amando, Hugh de Segrave, John Golafre, Thomas Paynel,
Peter Coke knights, Edmund Daunvers, Gilbert Shotesbroke, John
Worton. Dated Borewardescote, 20 February 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by Thomas Maundevylle in the
chancery at Westminster, 31 March.

March 30. To the sheriff of Kent. Order by mainprise of Hetiry Perot, Richard
Westminster. Bokherst, John Clerk of Chert and William Arderne of Kent to stay
the execution of the king's late writ de judicio, ordering the sheriff to
take John Heghham clerk so as to have him before the justices at
Westminster three weeks after Easter to answer John Famgate
concerning an alleged trespass, bringing this writ before the said
justices ; as the defendant has petitioned the king for a stay, shewing
that he is ready to answer the plaintiff and stand to right in all
things ; and the said Henry and the others, appearing in person in
chancery, have mainpemed under a pain of 201. to have him before
the said justices at the day named.

March 28. To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon the petition of Thomas

Westminster, de Euere clerk, by mainprise of Robert Flaumville of Bedfordshire,

Richard Rihale of Worcestershire, George Rigges of London

' goldsmyth ' and John atte Ponde of London ' correour ' to stay

r,. ; the exigents against him and the taking of his body, bringing this writ

. _ before the justices of the Bench ; as his petition shews that Maud

de Burton is impleading him before the said justices to render her

chattels to the value of 100s., that he is put in exigents in the busting

of London to be outlawed for that he came not before the said justices

to answer her, and that he is ready to answer and stand to right in

all things ; and the said Robert and the others, appearing in person

in chancery, have mainpemed under a pain of 100s. to have him before

the said justices the day the writ of exigents is returnable.

\ March 27. To Alan de BuxhuU constable of the Tower of London, and to his

: Westminster, lieutenant. Order, upon petition made on behalf of John Hulot, by

mainprise of GeoSrey Folham, William Courtray, Thomas Stanefeld,

Robert de York, John Rous and John Herdewike to set him free from

the prison of the Tower ; as the said petition shews that for particular

causes he was at the king's command lately taken and delivered to

the custody of the constable and lieutenant there to be imprisoned

until further order of the king for his deliverance, and that he is ready

, :■ / at the king's pleasure to answer concerning whatsoever the king shall

lay against him, and to stand to right thereupon ; and in consideration

.„. , , that. Nicholas Brertram master and owner {patronus) of a certain

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tarit of men of Cateloigne who are of the king's friendship which, being
laded with divers goods and merchandise of theirs, was lately by certain
the liing's subjects burnt at sea, and other the attorneys of those men
of Cateloigne at whose suit the said prisoner is taken and imprisoned
at the king's command it is said, have prayed the king to set him free,
and the said Geoffrey and the others have mainperned body for body
upon warning received on the king's behalf by them or any of them,
to have him before Philip de Courtenay admiral of the fleet towards
the west and his fellows the justices appointed to hear and determine
all and singular the deeds unduly attempted or committed by the
king's said subjects in that behalf, or elsewhere at the king's
command where and when the king shall please, in order to answer
touching whatsoever shall be laid against him, and to stand to right
thereupon according to the law and custom of England and the
maritime law. By C.

The like to the said constable in favour of Henry Lovetot and
Richard Pulteneye, by mainprise of John de Moulton knight, William
Spaldyng, Robert Jos'ep, Richard Fraunceys and John Oxendon. By C.

March 25. To the sheriff of Surrey. Order by mainprise of Simon Posselyng,
Westminster. Michael de Kenyngton and Henry de Maydestane of Kent and of
Stephen atte Mersh of liondon to stay the execution of the king's late
writ de judicio to the sheriff addressed, directing him to put William
Skynnere of Maydeston in exigents from county to county until out-
lawed if he should not appear, and if he should appear to take him
and keep him in prison in safe custody, so as to have his body before
the justices at Westminster in the quinzaine of Easter to answer
Thomas Gomfray clerk concerning an alleged debt of 68s. ; as the
said William has petitioned for a stay, shewing that he is ready so to
answer and stand to right in all things, and the said Simon and the
others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain
of 100s. to have him before the said justices at the day named.

Writing of Edmund Forster, son of John Forster, being a quitclaim
with warranty to Nicholas de Carreu the elder, his heirs and assigns,
of five gardens, two little woods called ' groves,' one now called
' Carrewesgrove ' the other ' Marreysgrove,' and SQJ acres of land in
the parish of Bedyngton co. Surrey, the said gardens lying on the
west side of the highway at Wodecote, 40 acres of the said land together
on the south and west side of ' Carrewesgrove,' 16 acres together in
' Marreysfeld,' 3 acres in Waleton field at ' Lategood,' 8 acres together
at the ' Grene,' 2 acres at Sabj'ndene,' 6 acres at ' Brendewodescroft,'
8 acres together at ' Whetersh ' on the north side of a piece of land of
the said Nicholas there, 3 acres at ' Cattesbrayn,' 1 ^ acre at the ' Hache,'
and 2 acres at ' Personesdene ' ; all which premises he the said Nicholas
has and holds by the gift and feoffment of William Forster son of
Reynold Forster of Bandon. Witnesses : John Olyver the younger
of Croydon, Thomas Halyng, John de Waleton, William Resoun,
Walter Taillour. Dated Bedyngton, 9 April 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 April.

April 24. To the abbot of St. Augustine Bristol. Request, made of the king's

Eltham. favour, with the assent and at the petition of Richard des Armes who

at the king's command had a certain maintenance for life in that abbey

49 EDWARD 111.

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by letters to him made under the common seal thereof, which letters
the king has thought fit to give up to the abbot, that the abbot will
admit to the said house Robert Barbour of Bristol, whom the king is
sending thither willing that provision be made him of the maintenance
aforesaid, and will minister to him such maintenance as the said Richard
had, malcing him letters patent under the said common seal with
mention of what he shall so take, for which the king vn\] be bound
to the house in their dealings, and writing again by the bearer what
they will do at this request. By p.s. [30504.]

April 23. Richard de Toucestre the king's serjeant is sent to the prior and con-

Eltham. vent of Chacombe, to have such maintenance of that house as John de

Baddeby deceased had at the king's command. By p.s. [30492.]

Charter of William Halden, WiUiam Topclive, William Bedmanton
and Robert Claver, granting to Margery who was wife of Richard de
Croydon citizen and fishmonger of London their manor and chapel of
Grenche in the town of Gillyngham co. Kent, and all other lands,
rents, farms and services in the said town and the towns of Renham,
Upcherche, Herclepe, Chetham and Grene and elsewhere in Kent
which they lately had by gift and feoffment of the said Richard, to hold
for her life with remainder to John Philippot citizen and merchant of
London and Margaret daughter of the said Richard and to the heirs
of their bodies, remainder for lack of such an heir to the heirs and
assigns of John Philippot. Witnesses : Roger Digge, Richard
Gillyngham, Robert Beaufitz, Hamon Lovetot, Thomas Bedmanton,
John Snel. Dated Gillyngham, Friday 9 March 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 May.

April 23. To the prior and convent of Kelyngworth. Order and request
Eltham. to grant to Robert Wade the king's clerk such a yearly pension of
their house as shall beseem the givers and should bind the receiver
to them, making him thereupon letters patent under the chapter seal,
and writing again without delay what they will do ; as the said prior
by reason of his new creation is bound in such a pension to one of the
king's clerks at the king's nomination until provision be by the prior
made him of a benefice, and the king has nominated the said Robert,
being one of his young clerks abiding with him in the chapel of his
household whose advancement he has at heart. By p.s. [30487.]

Membrane 37d.

Indenture made between Nicholas abbot of Westminster and Edward
Durdent of Denham, being a demise with warranty to the said
abbot, to whom the said Edward is bound in 2001. for divers costs
by the abbot incurred in his name and with his assent in defence of
the said Edward's lands in Denham for chvers pleas and plaints against
the said Edward moved, of his manor of Denham Durdent with all
other his tenements in the town of Denham and 80 acres of meadow
in Herfeld, to hold to the said abbot and his assigns for 15 years from
Michaelmas next. Covenants that if within the first five years of that
term the said Edward or any other in his name shall pay 200 marks,
it shall be lawful for the said Edward, his heirs or assigns, again to
enter the premises and take again their estate therein after those five

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years ; that the said abbot shall perforin all yearly services thereof
due and accustomed, the said Edward and his heirs acquitting them
as well toward the king as toward others whatsoever of all demands,
tallages, charges and imposts that may be demanded by reason of
the premises or of their goods and chattels therein during the terms
aforesaid, and saving them harmless of all losses, challenges, claims
and pleas concerning the same ; that from the end of either term
to the Purification next following the abbot and his assigns shall have
free ingress and egress upon the premises for threshing and winnowing;
their corn thereupon, and for taking and carrying the same away
and other their goods and chattels ^vhither they shall please without
let ; that the abbot shall maintain aU houses therein which he will
occupy during the said terms, and shall leave the same in as good
a state as he received them, age, ruin by strong tempest and sudden
or accidental fire excepted, for maintenance and repair whereof and
of the bridges of the said manor the abbot shall take sufficient timber
thereupon, but the abbot shall not be bound to repair the other houses
which he will not nor cares to occupy ; that the abbot and his assigns
may take thereupon ' fyrebut,' ' housebut ' and ' hayebut ' to be
thereupon spent, and sufficient timber for their folds, ploughs, harrows
and wains when need be ; that during those terms the said Edward
or his heirs shall make no alienation of the premises or parcel thereof
without the abbot's will and assent ; that for fulfilment of aU these
covenants the said Edward binds himself, his heirs and executors in
200/. ; that in the last year of the said terms it shall be lawful for the
said Edward and his heirs without let of the abbot or his assigns to
fallow and plough again the lands of the said manor which in that
year ought to be fallowed according to the season of the manor, and
to sow the same, also during the said term to faU trees therein growing
for repair of the houses which the abbot is not bound to repair, and to
cut and sell the great wood and underwood therein growing, saving
to the abbot and his assigns ' housebut,' ' hayebut,' and ' fyrebut '
as aforesaid. Dated Denham, Thursday after the Annunciation •
49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 14 April.

Writing of Thomas, son of Robert Freville and of Joan his wife
deceased (defuncte), being a quitclaim with warranty to the said Robert,
his heirs and assigns, of aU claim as the said Joan's heir or otherwise in a
messuage, 120 acres of land and 4s. of rent in Wylye co. Hertford, whereof
a fine was latelj' le\'ied in the king's court between the said Robert and
Joan and John Beauchamp knight and Elizabeth his wife, acknowledg-
ing the premises to be the right of the said Joan with quitclaim by
the said John and Elizabeth and the heirs of the said Elizabeth to
the said Joan and her heirs. Dated 22 September 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 April this year.

April 15. To John de Cavendissh, William de Wichyngham, John Brewes,
Westminster. John de Reymes, Edmund Goumeye and William Clere. Order, for
particular causes, to stay until Midsummer next and until further
order the execution of the king's late letters patent appointing them,
five, four, three and two of them, the said John de Cavendissh or else
William de Wichyngham being one, to make inquisition by true men
of NorfiEolk concerning the names of the evildoers who with Henry Rose

49 EDWARD III. 221

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and others committed the trespass hereinafter rehearsed, and
the truth concerning that trespass, and to hear and determine the'
same according to the law and custom of England, and order to stay
any further proceedings thereujpon ; as by the grievous complaint
of Hugh Bumell knight and WilUam Kerdeston knight the king learned
that the said Henry, Drew Gerner, Roger de Walsham, Roger Bonde,
William Bonde, John Bonde, John Perkynsone, William son of Robert
Loistres, Thomas Stanbote, John Carevylle, Thomas Sowere and
Henry Hardy and other evildoers and disturbers of the peace,
beuig armed and arrayed in manner of war with pemion {pemmcello)
raised, by force of arms broke a close and two boats of theirs at
Estriston, took and brought away eight boats of theirs there found
price 40L, cut down an oak of theirs and mowed their grass there
lately growing, dug in their marsh, and took and carried away the
turfs thence cast up, the grass and oak aforesaid and other their
goods and chattels to the value of 1001., assaulted their men
and servants there and at Brunstede, beating, wounding and evil
entreating them so that their lives were despaired of, whereby for
long time the complainants lost their service, and inflicted other
grievous hurt upon them contrary to the peace.

April 24. To the same. Like order ; as by the grievous complaint of William
Westminster. Mugge the king's olerk, warden of his free chapel of Wyndesore, the
king learned that the said Henry etc. (as above) by force of arms broke
the said warden's close at Estriston, took and brought away six horses,
six mares, eight kine, twelve swine and fifty geese of his there found
price 4:01., entered his free warren there and at Redelyngton and
hunted therein without his will and licence, took and carried away
goods and chattels of his found at the said town of Estriston to the
value of 1001., and hares, conies, pheasants and partridges from the
said warren, assaulted certain his men and servants there, beating,
wounding and evil entreating them so that their life was despaired of
and threatening his other men and servants there in life and limbs
so that they dared not there abide nor repair elsewhere in those parts
to make complainant's profit as they were bound to do, whereby for
long time complainant lost their service, and inflicted other grievous
hurt upon complainant contrary to the peace.

Vacated, because given up and nothing done thereupon.

May 5. Warin de Insula knight to Walter Aubrey of Fauelore co. Berkes.

Westminster. "Recognisance for 800 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of
his lands and chattels in Berkshire.
Cancelled on payment.

Indenture of defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon
condition that Sir Warin del Isle knight, his heirs, executors or some
other in their name, shall pay 400 marks to Walter Aubrey of Fauelore
CO. Berkes on the [*] day of May next in the church called
Aldermarychurche in Cordewanerstrete ward London. Dated London,
6 May 49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 May.

Vaulted until brought again, because insufficient.

♦ The day left blank.

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May 6. To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon the petition of Robert de

Westminster. Middelton, if he be taken and imprisoned in Neugate gaol for the
cause hereinafter mentioned and for none other, by mainprise of
Richard de Grene knight and Robert de Sutton cordwamer of London
to cause him to be set free ; as his petition shews that lately among
certain evildoers and disturbers of the peace who threatened the
prior of Merton's person and to bum the priory unless he should send
them 100 marks it is said, the said prisoner was taken by the sheriffs
and committed to the said gaol upon suspicion, although he knew
nought of the malice of those evildoers as he avers ; and the said Richard
and Robert de Sutton, appearing in person in chancery, have
mainperned under a pain of 100 marks for his good behaviour toward
the king and the said prior and toward others whatsoever, and that he
shall do or procure nought which may tend to breach of the peace
and hurt of the king, the prior and the king's subjects. By K. and C.

Charter of John Allerton, gi^ang with warranty to Richard Lescrope
loiight, his heirs and assigns, a messuage and croft and 4 acres of
land in the towns of Ellerton and Bolton upon Swale in Richemonde-
shire co. York. Witnesses : Henry de Bellerby, Richard de Richemond,
Geoffrey de Gormyre, John de Gunwardeby, George Darell. Dated
Ellerton upon Swale, 7 May 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 May.

May 12. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Roger Gresley,
Westminster. Richard Forstere of London, John de Morton clerk and John Blaby
of Staffordshire to set free William de Neuhawe who is by the sheriffs
taken and imprisoned at the king's command ; as lately at the prayer
of Master Walter Herlyng, averring that the said William threatened
him in life and limbs, the king ordered them to cause him to come
before them, and compel him to find mainpernors who, under a pain
to be by the sheriffs laid upon them, would mainpern that he should
do or procure no bodily hurt or harm to the said Walter ; but the
said Roger and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have
mainperned as aforesaid under a pain of 20/.

Membrane 36(1.

Writing of Joan Sonynghulle, daughter of John SonynghuUe deceased
of Berkshire, being a grant and quitclaim with warranty to William
le Venour citizen and merchant of London, his heirs and assigns, of
the manor of Sonynghulle and a messuage, 100 acres of land, 40 acres
of pasture and 3 acres of wood in Whitenham in the same county
which the said William lately had by gift and feoffment of John
Sonynghulle brother of the said Joan by fine levied in the king's court
Witnesses : John de Foxlee knight, John Sonynghulle, John Wecche
then steward of the king's manor of Cookham, Robert Baker, John
Bunfeld, Robert Milton, Thomas Geffrey. Dated Sonynghulle,
20 March 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 May.

Charter indented of Alan Bole of Kilnse rector of Holmton chapel
and John de Holaym chaplain, giving with warranty to John de
Bedmar and Maud his wife and to the heirs of their bodies all their

49 EDWARD III.

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May 11.

Westminster.

messuage built, two tofts and seven bovates of land in Redmar, one
toft and half a bovate of land in Esyngton, a piece of land called
Lokholme and another piece of land called Whetholme in the said
town of Esyngton, all which they sometime had by gift and feoffment
of the said John Redmar, with remainder for lack of such heirs to the
right heirs of the said John de Redmar. Witnesses : John de Sancto
Martino, Stephen de Redmar, Thomas de Thornton of Rysum, Ralph
de Sancto Martino, Stephen de Neuton. Dated Redmar, Friday before
Midsummer 24 Edward III.

Memorandnm of acknowledgment by John Holaym, 14 March this
year before the abbot of Melsa at his manor of Otryngham, by virtue
of the king's writ of dedimus fotestatem which is on the files of chancery
for this year.

John Plescy and Robert Camell to John de Benyngton citizen of
London. Recognisance for 40Z., to be levied, in default of payment,
of their lands and chattels in Dorset.

Cancelled on payment.

May 15. Ralph de Huntyngdon to John Wyneslowe.
Westminster. 300L, to be levied etc. in Cambridgeshire.

Recognisance for

Indenture made between John Wjmeslowe and Ralph de Hunt}'ng-
don, being a defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon condition
that Mary wife of the said John shall live 14 years after the date thereof,
or that if she die within that term the said Ralph and Elizabeth his
wife or such heirs of the said Elizabeth who shall be of full age after
her death shall be ready 40 days after request made by the said John,
his heirs or assigns or any other in their name, by fine at his cost to
release to the said John, his heirs and assigns or to those who shall
be tenants of the said manor all their right in the manor of Trompyngton
CO. Cantebrigge which was of William Crocheman knight, together
with the reversion of the third part thereof now held in dower by
Maud wife of John Esmon, and in all other the lands, rents and services
in that town which were of the said William, and all other lands, rents
and services whatsoever which shall bj^ the said Mary be recovered
by action of ancestor, deraigned by entry or by agreement, after the
same shall be so recovered from the tenants of any land or rent
affecting the heritage of the said William in Cambridgeshire or else-
where ; also that the said Ralph and EHzabeth, or the heirs of
Elizabeth if she die within the said term, shall upon like request and
warning be ready by fine likewise to release to the said John Wynselowe,
his heirs or assigns, the manors of Hamstede, Radewyntre, Dunstede,
Asshedoun, Fjrnchyngfeld and Samford co. Essex, and all other
lands, rents and services in Essex or elsewhere which were the said
William's in case John Wynselowe be tenant of the same, or to such
being tenants thereof as he, his heirs or assigns, will and agree that
they so do at the time of such request, together with the reversion
of the third part of the premises now held in dower as aforesaid. Dated
15 May 49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acloiovvledgment by the parties in the chancery at
Westminster, 15 May.

Writing of John de Swynley clerk archdeacon of Huntyngdon,
and John de Swynley brother of William de Swynley sometime the

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king's helmet maker in the Tower of London, being a general release
to Walter Chippenham then lieutenant of the said Tower of all suits,
appeals, actions real and personal, plaints and demands against him
for the death of the said William or for any other cause. Witnesses :
John Fifyde, Stephen Merssh, Hugh Heryerde, William Assheford,
William de la Garderobe, John Waleys. Dated London, 19 April
49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, by the said John the brother
12 May, by the said clerk 16 May.

Writing of Thomas de la Ryver parson of Brandesby, being a gift and
quitclaim with warranty to Robert de Plesyngton, his heirs and assigns,
of all his right in all lands etc. in the town of Brafferton and elsewhere
in Yorkshire which the said Robert had by gift and feoffment of
WOliam de la Ryver, son of John de la Ryver lord of Brandesby,
Dated the church of St. Andrew Holbourne in the suburb of London^
20 November 48 Edward IIT.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 May this year.

May 8. To the guardian of the spirituality of the archbishopric of Canterbury

Westminster, during the vacancy of the see. Request for his prayers, and for the
prayers of the clergy of the diocese, for the furtherance of the king's
sons Edmund earl of Cantebrigge and John duke of Brittany, and
of other his lords, nobles and lieges whom the king is sending over sea
to preserve the rights of his kingdom.

[Fwdera.}

The like to A. archbishop of York, and to singular the bishops
throughout England and Wales.

[IUd.\

To the prior provincial of the order of friars preachers in England.
Like request for his prayers and the prayers of his brethren the
friars mider him.

The like to the following :

The minister of the order of friars minors in England.

The prior provincial of the order of friars hermits of Mount Carmel

in England.
The prior provincial of the friars of the order of St. Augustine
in England.

Membrane 3.5d.

Writing of Luke son of John Lucas of Great Dunmowe co. Essex,
giving with warranty to Jolui Cauntebregge of the same, his heirs
and assigns, two thirds of a messuage, of 100 acres of land, 4 acres of
meadow, 8 acres of pasture, 2| acres of wood and 24s. of rent in the
town of Great Dunmowe, with the reversion of one third of the
premises now held in dower by Emma Yonge for her life, which were
sometime of Walter le Yonge, with wards, marriages, reliefs, escheats
etc. Witnesses : Robert Knechebole, John Arnold, William Saward,
John Northwode, Wilham Michel, WilUam Wysman, John Redhefd.
Dated Dunmowe aforesaid, 7 May 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 May.

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1375. Membrane 35ci — cont.

May 11. Jolin Burgeys the elder, Robert atte Cherche and John Harry of

Westminster. Essex to the king. Recognisance for lOOL, to be levied, in default of
payment, of their lands and chattels in Essex.

Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said John,
Robert and John pay to the king 100 marks at the receipt of the
exchequer on Whitsunday 1378.

May 29. William Jankyn of Kent to the king. Recognisance for 100 marks,

Westminster, to be levied etc. in Kent.

Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said William
pay to the king at the receipt of the exchequer 40L on Whitsunday 1378.

June 1. Bartholomew Stygayn of Essex and Ellis Regner of Kent to the

Westminster, king. Recognisance for lOOl., to be levied in Essex.

Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said
Bartholomew and ElHs pay 100 marks to the king at the receipt of
the exchequer on Whitsunday 1378.

May 16. John de Westwycombe of Hertfordshire to John de Swynle
Westminster, archdeacon of Huntjmgdon. Recognisance for 41., to be levied etc.
in Hertfordshire.

Writing of Thomas son of John de Goldyngham knight, being a
grant and quitclaim with warranty to Simon bishop of London, John
de Sudebury his brother, John de Reveshale and John Wysebeche,
their heirs and assigns, of the manor of Twynstede co. Essex.
Witnesses : Simon Longe, John atte Welde, William Spore, Richard
Gentery of Henye, Peter Astelee, John atte Bothe, John atte Welle.
Dated Twynstede, 14 May 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 May.

Writing of Andrew Pykemond of Shenyngfeld, being a general
release to John Pykemond of Shenyngfeld of all actions real and
personal. Witnesses : Sir John Eoxle knight. Sir Adam de
Hert3'Tigdon clerk, Ralph Restwold, Robert Bulloc, Edmund de
Hyndon, Robert Lenham, Thomas Ganefeld. Dated London,
28 January 49 Edward III.

Writing of Andrew Pykemond of Shenyngfeld, being a quitclaim
with warranty to John Pykemond of Shenyngfeld, his heirs and assigns,
of all the lands, rents, services etc. in Shenjaigfeld and Swalefeld
which were sometime of Ralph Pykemond. Witnesses and date
(as the last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 18 May.

Writing of Sir John de Bret knight, being a quitclaim with warranty
to Nicholas de Bake well, his heirs and assigns, of all lands, rents and
services in Hynkerreshulle and Stavelegh and of the whole fee of
Stavelegh, and of all reversions there pertaining to him the said John
and his heirs. Witnesses : Sir John de Loutheham the elder. Sir John
de Loutheham the younger knights, Anker de Frecheville lord of
Stavelegh. Dated Chestrefeld, Sunday the feast of the Annunciation
49 Edward III,

PK 15

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1376. Membrane S5d — cont.

Writing of Sir John Brette knight, being a quitclaim with warranty
to Nicholas de Baucwell, his heirs and assigns, of the manor of
Williamthorp and all lands, rents and services which he the said Sir
John had in Walton, Wolley and Normanton co. Derby, with all
reversions in the said towns to him and his heirs belonging.
Witnesses : Sir Richard de Tyssj'nton, Sir Richard de Treton clerks,
Robert Martille, Thomas de Sutton, Thomas Durant. Dated London,
19 May 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings,
19 May.

Writing of Richard Gouytz, son and heir of John Gouytz of Kyrchil
and Eleanor his wife, confirming with warranty the estate of William
Payn and Eleanor his wife, mother of the said Richard, in the pianors
of ToUard and Kyrchil, which they hold in her right by virtue of a
fine levied in the lying's court to the said John his father and Eleanor and
to the heirs of their bodies, which estate his said mother has peaceably
held and long time continued after his father's death, and granting with
warranty that the said William, if he shall overlive the said Eleanor,
shall hold the same all his life, rendering to the said Richard and
to his heirs one rose yearly at Midsummer, and doing for him the
services due and accustomed to the chief lords of the fee, and after
the said William's death those manors shall revert to the said Richard
and to his heirs. Witnesses : James Walbrond then mayor of Warham,
Thomas de Stoke, William Chike, Walter Heryng, William Pacche,
WUliam Englond. Dated Warham, Monday after the Purification

48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 May this year.

April 12. John Pert knight and William his son to Henry Lescrope knight.
Westminster. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of
their lands and chattels in Yorkshire.

Memorandum, that this recognisance was taken by Richard de
Ravenser archdeacon of Lincoln, by virtue of a writ of dedimus
potestatem to him addressed which is on the files for this year.

Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 201. for Richard de
Weston cliaplain made 29 May by John de Weston, Lawrence de
Weston , William de Osmundethorp and Master John Foundour of London,
appearing in person in chancery, that he shall do or procure no hurt
or harm in body or goods to Hugh Garewell and John Blyton knight,
nor to John Bate and Thomas de Thornhaghe bailiffs of Lincoln.

Membrane Md.
Writing of Hugh la Zouche lord of Assheby la Zouche knight, being
a quitclaim with warranty to Margaret who was wife of Robert la
Zouche, her heirs and assigns, of the manor and advowson of Farlee
Mortemer co. Suthampton. Witnesses : Bernard Brokas, Hugh
Cammoys, Robert Markaunt, Philip de Popham, Ralph de Norton
knights, Henry Popham, Philip Baynard. Dated Winchester, 24 May

49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 May.

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, ^^*^i of Payn de Sancto Claro, being a quitclaim with warranty
to j3ir Jidward de Sancto Johanne and Dame Joan his wife the heirs
and assigns of the said Joan, of the manor of Grymeston co NorfEolk
Witnesses: Robert de Morle, WiUiam de Wichyngham knights"
Wilham Newhous Nicholas de Bracle, John Staple. Dated Grymeston'
20 September 48 Edward III. '

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 May this year.

Writing of John son of Thomas ap Adam knight, bemg a quitclaim
with warranty to Katharine de Berkelee lady of Wotton, John de
Berkelee her son and the heirs male of the said John, and to Thomas
de Berkelee lord of Berkelee, his heirs and assigns, of the castle and
manor of Beverston and the manor of Overe co. Gloucester, the manor
of Barwe and a messuage and four virgates of land in Tykenham
CO. Somerset, and the advowson of Schemecote church co. Wiltesir.
Witnesses : Peter de Veel, Nicholas de Berkelee knights, John
Sergeaunt, John de Weston, Adam Legat, Wilham Smalcombe.
{Undated.)

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 May.

May 29. Walter Berylle to Edmund de Arundell knight. Recognisance for

Westminater. 300Z., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Dorset.

Writing of Walter Berille, giving to Sir Edmund de Brendell (sic)
knight, his heirs and assigns, 201. of yearly rent to be taken at Easter
and Michaelmas by even portions of all the said Walter's lands in
Northtatton and Suthtatton, with power to distrain for arrears ; and
in name of seisin he has delivered to the said Edmund 40rf. Dated
Saturday before the Ascension 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 June.

Writing of Edmund de Brendell (sic) knight, being the defeasance
of a recognisance in chancery for 300Z. to him made by Walter Berylle
of Tatton on 29 May, upon condition that the said Walter, who by
writing enrolled in chancery has granted a yearly rent of 20Z. to the
said Edmund, his heirs and assigns, shall not alien nor demise his
lands in Northtatton and Southtatton or any parcel thereof in fee,
for a term of life or of years longer than ten years, save only for the
purpose of taking again an estate to him and the heirs of his body
without disherison of him or his heirs, and that the said Walter or
his heirs shall repay to the said Edmund any costs he shall incur for
preservation of the inheritance of the premises. Dated 29 May
49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 June.

Writing of John Bysshopeston clerk, being a quitclaim with
warranty to William Berland knight and Christina his wife, the heirs
and assigns of the said WiUiam, of the manor of Merkhalle with Latton
fair and all other the lands, rents, reversions and services in the
hundred of Herlawe co. Essex sometime of William Eorde clerk.
Witnesses : Thomas Tirell knight, John Bampton, Thomas filz Richard,
William Aylmar, Thomas Leighes, Nicholas filz Richard, John Enefeld.
Dated Latton, Sunday after St. Nicholas 48 Edward III.

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Writing of John Bisshopeston clerk, being a quitclaim with warranty
to William Berland knight, Christiana [or Christina) his wife, Thomas
Che:Viie knight, Robert Lamborne parson of Wymbissh, Thomas
Woiton {or Walton), Thomas Barwe and Thomas Lamb clerks, and to
the heirs and assigns of the said William, Thomas Cheyne, Robert,
Thomas Woiton, Thomas Barwe and Thomas Lamb, of the manor
of Merkhalle with Latton fair and all other lands, rents, reversions
and services in the hundred of Herlawe co. Essex sometime of William
Forde clerk. Witnesses and date [as the last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 2 June
this year.

Writing of John Vyncent of Rothewell, being a quitclaim with
warranty to Richard de Wodeforde parson of Lobenham and John
Parkere of Olney, their heirs and assigns, of the manors of Thorp by
Lobenham and Haclynton by Pidyngton, a messuage, three carucates
of land, 24 acres of meadow, 16 acres of pasture and 3s. 4d. of
rent in Archyngworth co. Norhampton. Dated London, 3 June
49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 June.

June 6. Joh-n Fynch of Barndeslegh to John de Worth knight. Recognisance

Westminster, for 500?., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Gloucestershire.

John de Worthe knight to John Fynch of Barndeslegh. Recognisance
for lOOZ., to be levied etc. in Gloucestershire.

June 15. William Ayston of Istel worth is sent to the abbot and convent of

Sheen Manor. Pyppewelle, to have for life such maintenance in that abbey as John

Gardyner deceased had at the king's command. By p.s. [30555.]

Membrane 33d.

Charter of Edmund de la Chambre, giving with warranty to William
Potton clerk, Thomas Sewale, Robert Tuylet, Edmund de Lakyngheth,
Ralph Bateman and John Bateman the younger, their heirs and
assigns and the assigns of their assigns, all his lands, rents and services
in the town and fields of Harleton co. Cantebrigge which fell to him
by inheritance after the death of Joan de la Chambre his mother.
Witnesses : Roger Descales lord of Neweseles, Hugh la Zuche knight,
Roger de Herlaston, Henry Enghssh, John Payn, John Tyteshale,
John West, Robert Sterne. Dated Fridav before St. Dunstan
49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 May.

Charter of Richard de Clyvedon, son of Matthew de Clyvedon,
giving with warranty to John de Panes, John Leye, Peter RameshuUe,
John Colyngboume, John Warneford and Richard Holte, their heirs
and assigns, all his lands, rents and services of free men and neifs etc.
in the towns of Rengeworth and Ireneacton co. Gloucester. Witnesses :
John Tracy, John Poyntz, Peter de Veel knights, John Serjaunt,
John Stanshawe, John de Lucy. Dated Rengeworth, Sunday before
the Aimunciation 49 Edward III.

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Writing of Richard de Clyvedon, son of Matthew de Clyvedon,
being a letter of attorney appointing John Shergreve chaplain, Roger
Gamboun and William Thurbourne his attorneys to deliver to John de
Panes, John Leye, Peter RameshuUe, John Colyngbourne, John
Warneford and Richard Holte seisin of ail his lands, rents and services
etc. in the towns of Rengeworth and Irene Acton co. Gloucestre,
according to his charter of feoffment. Dated Rengeworth, Monday
before the Annunciation 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and
writing, 23 May.

May 28. Henry Percehay to John Chidyok knight and William de Henton.
Westminster. Recognisance for 160Z., to be levied, in default of payment, of his
lands and chattels in Somerset.

Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said Henry
pay SOL on the feast of Corpus Christi next.

May 28. John de Chidiok knight to Edmund de Arondell knight and Henry

Westminster. Molyns. Recognisance for 500?., to be levied etc. in Somerset.

Writing of Edmund Darundell knight and Henry Molyns, being a
defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon condition that in
accordance with the intent of an indenture made between the said
Edmund and others and Sir John de Chidiok, Sir John Chidiok
knight shall between this date and the quinzaine of Midsummer next
deliver for safe custody to the abbot of GlastjTigbirs a charter of
Sir John de Meryet granting to him the said John de Chidiok and his
heirs the reversion of the manors of Great Lopene and Great Stratton,
and the attornment of the tenants of the said manors. Dated 29 May
49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 May.

Writing of Hugehna sometime wife of John de Cantilupo, being a
quitclaim with warranty to Thomas Fitz William and Joan his wife,
their heirs and assigns, of the manor of Maydinwell and Southsomer-
cotes CO. Lincoln. Witnesses : John de Haghe, Robert de Cumber-
worth, Thomas de Haghe, Henry de Rettford, John Stynte. Dated
Maydinwelle, Saturday after the Conversion of St. Paul 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment at Branketre, Saturday before
St. Peter's Chair, before John de Cavendissh, by virtue of the king's
writ of dedimus potestatem, which is upon the files of chancery for
this year.

June 1. Guy de Briene knight to Richard de Waldegrave luiight.

Westminster. Recognisance for 500 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of
his lands and chattels in Devon.

The said Guy to the said Richard. Recognisance for 2,000Z. payable
at Michaelmas 1376, to be levied etc. as before.

June 2. Walter de Romeseye knight to Richard de Pembrugge knight.

Westminster. Recognisance for 40L, to be levied etc. in the county of Suthampton.

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Writing of Nicholas Grymbaud, cousin and heir of William
Grymbaud, being a quitclaim with warranty to Nicholas de Styuecle,
John Hemyngford, Robert Waryn, Richard Ramesholt and John de
Styuecle, their heirs and assigns, of the manor of Grymbaudes and all
lands, rents and services etc. in Dodyngton, Bowton, Southo and
Buckeden co. Huntingdon. Witnesses : William Moigne knight,
Lawrence Papenham knight, Simon de Burgh, John Walsshef of
Dodyngton, Geoffrey Hildegar, Robert Huntyngdon of Catteworth,
William Dulay. Dated Dodyngton, Monday after the Ascension
49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster,
5 June.

Writing of John son of Robert Vmcent of Rothewell, being a grant
and surrender to Andrew Broun of 4 marks of rent to be taken by
the hands of divers the said Andrew's tenants in the town of Rothewell,
namely of Robert Terry 42s. M., of Robert Pycheslee 5s. 8d., of Thomas
Aldewyncle 5s. id., which rent the said Andrew granted to him the
said John and to his assigns during his life. Dated Westminster,
5 June 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 June.

June 1. To the sherifiEs of London. Order by mainprise of John Denham

Westminster, and Robert GiUani of Kent, John Maldon of Essex and William
Gisburgh of London to set free from Neugate prison John Rud
chaplain, whom they have taken and there imprisoned by virtue of the
king's late writ, issued upon the petition of John Babbjrngle clerk averr-
ing that the prisoner threatened him in Ufe and limbs, who commanded
the sheriffs to cause John Rud to come before them, and to compel him
to find mainpernors who, under a pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon
them for which the sheriffs would answer, would mainpem him that
he should do or procure no bodily hurt or harm to the petitioner,
and if he should refuse, to commit lum to Neugate gaol until he would
willuigly so do ; as the said John Denham and the others, appearing in
person in chancery, have mainpemed as aforesaid under a pain of ItOl.

Membrane 32d.

Record of proceedings in chancery, upon the finding of an inquisition,
taken at the king's command by WilUam de WaUeworth mayor of
the city of London and escheator therein, that James Andreu citizen
of London at his death held two messuages and three shops in
' Cordewanerstrete ' in the parishes of St. Mary le Bow and
' Aldremarychurch ' London, that he had the premises for life by
grant and demise of William de Weston and Margery his wife sometime
the wife of Robert de Upton, for a yearly rent of lOZ. 16s. M. payable
to the said William de Weston and Margery during her life and after
her death to her heirs, with reversion after the death of the said James
to the said WilUam and Margery and to the heirs of the said Margery,
that after the death of William [her husband] the said Margery granted
to the king, his heirs and assigns, all her estate in the rent and reversion
aforesaid, and the said James attorned tenant to the king, that the
king granted the same to Wilham de Thorp knight and William Peke
for their lives with remainder to the prioress and sisters of the house

49 EDWARD III. 231

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of the order of preachers by him new founded at Derteford in aid
of their maintenance, and the said James attorned tenant to the said
William de Thorp and William de Peke both now deceased, that by
their death the rent and reversion aforesaid fell to the said prioress
and sisters, that they after by charter gave the same to the king and
his heirs, and that the said James attorned tenant to the king in
presence of Michael Skillyng, Nicholas Heryng and other the king's
attorneys by virtue of the king's commission to them made ; whereupon
the king willing to save him harmless in that behalf by writ ordered
the sheriffs of London to give notice to the tenants of the premises
to be in chancery in the octaves of St. Hilary [then] next in order
to shew cause wherefore the said messuages and shops ought not to
be seized into the king's hand and remain with him and his heirs, the
said tenants answering to the king for the issues thereof taken since
the death of the said James, and further to do and receive what the
court should determine, and the sheriffs returned that by William
Vyne and William Houghton they gave notice accordingly to John
Vine ' draper ' citizen of London tenant of the premises ; at which
day came the said John in person, and a day was given as well to
Michael Skillyng suing for the king as to the said John Vyne until
the quinzaine of Easter, at which day came the said John in person,
and acknowledged that the king has right to have the said houses
and shops to him and his heirs, as by the presentment aforesaid is
supposed, and surrendered the same to the king, releasing and
renouncing whatsoever he the said John had therein, and delivering
up a writing indented by the said prioress and convent made as he
averred ; wherefore it was adjudged that the king should have execution
thereupon.

June 8. Richard de Clareburgh parson of Ibstoke in the diocese of Lincoln

Westminster, to Walter Power clerk and Richard Gates parson of Halghstowe in

the diocese of Rochester. Recognisance for 14Z. 135. 4cZ. payable by

instalments ; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and

chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Lincolnshire.

Writing of Walter Power clerk, giving to William Power his nephew
and Sir Richard Gates parson of Halghstowe in the diocese of
Rochester all his goods and chattels whatsoever. Dated London,
8 June 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 June.

May 4. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Richard Willesden,

Westminster. Benedict Comewaille, Simon Derlyng, William de Radeclif, John
Burgeys, Henry Ponifreyt, Walter Lenot and John Saunderson of
the city of London to set free Nicholas de Wystowe and Thomas Kele
from Neugate gaol where they are detained on suspicion for the plunder
and robbery of tarits of merchants of Cateloigne lately committed at
sea by the king's lieges ; as the said Richard and the others, appearing
in person in chancery, have mainpemed under a pain of lOOL to have
the prisoners' bodies before the council or elsewhere as shall be appointed
them ready to stand to right touching the premises.

Charter of Thomas de Byden, giving with warranty to Sir William
de Asshebome chaplain and John Nhotlee, their heirs and assigns,

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all his lands in Tyteburst within the parish of Aldenham. Witnesses :
Walter Forester, Thomas Edmund, William Sharpe, Walter Rolf.
Dated the town of St. Albans, 6 June 49 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 June.

Charter indented of WiUiam de Assheborne chaplain and John
Nhotlee, granting all their lands in Tyteburst in the parish of Aldenham,
which they had of the gift and feoffment of Thomas de Eydene, to the
said Thomas and Joan his wife and to the heirs of their bodies, with
remainder for lack of such an heir to the right heirs of the said Thomas.
Witnesses : Thomas Edmund, John Dernewelle, Walter Rolf, Thomas
atte Penne, William Sharpe. Dated the town of St. Albans, Thursday
after St. Barnabas 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 June.

June 18. To John de Cavendissh, William de Wichyngham, John Brewes,
Westminster. John de Reymes, Edmund Gourneye and William Clere. Order not to
proceed until further order of the king and council to further execute
divers letters patent of the king, to wit certain at the suit of Hugh Burnell
knight and William Kerdeston knight, and others at the suit of William
Mugge warden of the college of the king's free chapel of Wyndesore,
appointing them, five, four, three and two of them of whom John de
Cavendissh or William de Wichyngham should be one, justices [to hear
and determine] divers alleged trespasses committed by Henry Rose
and others at Estriston co. Norffolk, to wit some against the said
Hugh and William Kerdeston, and others against the said warden ;
as the king has learned of a surety that, if they should proceed to
execute the same, it might manifestly tend to the disherison of the
heir of John de Hastynges earl of Pembroke tenant in chief, being
within age and in the king's wardship, which he would not nor ought
to endure, and the said warden has submitted himself in regard to
his plaint to the debate and ordinance of the council. By K.

June 21. Roger Ferrour one of the king's j'eomen is sent to the prior and

Westminster, convent of Bodmyn in Cornwall, to have such maintenance as John

Maykyn one of the king's seamen deceased had of that house at the

king's command. By p.s. [30558.]

June 27. John Brounesbury citizen of London to WiUiam Wheler of Enefeld.
Westminster. Recognisance for 200L, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands
and chattels in the city of London.
Cancelled on payment.

Membrane 3ld.

Memorandum that on 24 May this year the chancellor ordered the
mayor of Oxford under pain of forfeiture to keep himself and his
fellows burgesses of that town from doing ill to the abbot and convent
of Oseneye or any of that house or household, and ordered the said
abbot likewise under the same pain, for himself and his fellows, so
that they should deal and sue according to the law of the land, if they
think fit.

Writing of John Wake, son and heir of Hugh Wake knight, being
a quitclaim to William de Thorp knight, John Knyvet knight,

49 EDWARD III. 233

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Robert de Roos knight, Richard de Treton clerk, James de Roos, John
de Tylneye and John de Brctton, their heirs and assigns, of the manor
of Stoke sometime of the said Hugh his father. Dated Westminster,
Friday the morrow of the Ascension 49 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 June.

May 22. To Roger de Fulthorp and his fellows, justices appointed to preserve
Westminster, the peace in Yorkshire. Order, upon the petition of John de Malton
chaplain, to set him free by mainprise of William de Baynton, John
Mannyng and Hugh del Boure of Baynton of Yorkshire and William
Kilpyn of London ; as his petition shews that by order of the justices
he is committed to York prison at the suit of Richard de Wetewang,
averring that the petitioner threatened him in life and limbs ; and
the said William and the others have mainperned in chancery under a
pain of 20Z. that he shall by himself or by others do or procure no bodily
hurt or harm to the said Richard, and shall be of good behaviour
toward the king and people.

Writing of William Brett, son of Walter Brett of Wyntryngham,
being a quitclaim with warranty to the prior and convent of St. Neots
and to their successors of all lands, rents, reversions and services of
free men and neifs in Wj'ntryngham sometime held by his said father
and lately by Thomas Soost' of Abboltesle by his said father's grant.
Dated London, 4 June 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 June.

June 4. Walter de Romeseye knight to John Bays. Recognisance for 20

Westminster, marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of his land and chattels
in Somerset.

Cancelled on payment.

Indenture made between Sir Richard Lescrope of the one part and
John Che5Tie and Margaret his wife of the other part, witnessing a
grant to the said John and Margaret during her life of a yearly rent of
2QI. to be taken at Martinmas and Whitsuntide by even portions of
the manor of Eperston, and further that after the first 24 years from
this date, in case Sir Robert de Swilyngton so long live, the said John
and Margaret and their assigns shall during the said Margaret's life
take further 10 marks yearly of the said manor over and above the
aforesaid rent, and if the said Robert shall die within that term the said
John and Margaret and their assigns shall after his death take of the
said manor the 10 marks yearly aforesaid during the said Margaret's
life over and above the said rent, provided always that whether the
said Robert overUve the term of 24 years or die within the same they
shall have but 10 marks in addition, to wit 40 marks m all, with power
to distrain for arrears, such rent ceasing altogether after the said
Margaret's death. Dated 20 days after Michaelmas 48 Edward III.
French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 June this year.

June 6. To S. archbishop of Canterbury. Order to grant to John de Elm

Westminster, the king's clerk such a yearly pension as shall befit the giver and

should bind the receiver to him, making the said John letters patent

thereupon under his seal, and writing again without delay what he will

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do ; as by reason of his new creation the archbishop is bound in such
a pension to one of the king's clerks at the king's nomination until
provision be made him by the archbishop of a competent benefice, and
the king has nominated the said Jolm, whose advancement he has at
heart. By p.s. [30549.]

Writing of Katherine de Brewese, cousin and heir of John de Norwico
knight the younger, being a quitclaim to Sir John de Playce (Plays)
Sir Robert Howard, Sir Roger de Boys knights, John de Boys, John
de Wolterton parson of Harplee, Adam de Cokefeld parson of Salle,
Ellis de Byntre parson of Dalham, Hervey de Welham parson of
Stoketon and Reynold de Eccles of the castle of Metyngham, the
manors of Ikketlishale, Shipmedwe, Mellis, Bromfeld, Wanhaston
and Reddisham, four carucates of land and 6 acres of meadow in
Metyngham, Shipmedwe, Ikketlishale, Barsham, Beccles and
Wanhaston, and of all lands etc. in Suffolk which they had by gift
and feoffment of the said John de Norwyco ; also of the manor of
Dalynghoo, the advowsons of the churches of Dalyngho, and a fifth
part of the advowson of Alderton church ; also of the manors of Lyng,
Little Snoryng, Haddescou, Howe and Blacworth with the knights'
fees and advowsons of churches and of Ravenyngham chantry, and of
all lands in Estwrotham, Westwrotham and Elyngton and all other
lands in Norffolk which they had of the gift and feoffment of the said
John de Norwyco, except such lands and the advowson of such churches
as are held in chief. Witnesses : Sir John de Brewes, Sir William
de Herdeston knights, Robert de Aschefeld, William Berard, Thomas
atte Oke, Stephen de Langham, Martin de Taverham. Dated Friday
after the Exaltation of Holy Cross 48 Edward HI.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 June this year.

Indenture witnessing a gift made by John de Rokewode, Adam
Cooke and Wilham Askeby to Edward Boteler clerk, and to his assigns
during his life, of a yearly rent of 8 marks to be taken at Michaelmas and
Easter by even portions of their manor in Messyng co. Essex called
Hardeburghalle, with power to distrain for arrears ; and in name of
seisin they have paid him Qd. in part payment of the said rent for
Michaelmas term next. Dated Messyng aforesaid, Tuesday after
Midsummer 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 June.

Membrane 30d.

Indenture tripartite, witnessing a grant made by William de Bury
citizen of London, Henry de Whitewelle and Jolm de Middelton to
Joan who was wife of John de Whitewelle of the manor of Okhurst
and all lands, rents and services in the town of St. Albans, Parksokene
and Aldenham which they had of her feoffment under particular
conditions, namely to enfeoff her again for her life, and that after her
death the will of John her son (then deceased) should be fulfilled,
according to what might be found by his testament or by any true
evidence under his seal between the date of the said feofiment and
Easter then next and now last past, whereof nought is found or shewn
to the said feofiees, remainder if nought should be so found as
hereinafter declared, to have and to hold the premises to the said Joan

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for life so that she be nob troubled by reason of any waste, with
remainder after her death to Thomas de Eydene and Joan his wife
and to the heirs of their bodies, remainder for lack of such an heir
to the right heirs of the said John son of Joan, provided always that
the said feoffees nor their heirs be not bound to warranty by reason
of this feoffment. Witnesses : Edmund Pecok, John Baldewyne,
Adam Raulyn, John Swanbourne, William Nunny. Dated the town
of St. Albans, the feast of St. Barnabas 49 Edward III.
[No acknowledgment recorded.}

June 20. To the sheriff of Sussex. Order, upon the petition of William atte
Westminster. Halle of Sussex, by mainprise of Robert Campe and John Sparowe
of Surrey to stay the taking of his body ; as his petition shews that
John Wilsham is impleading him before the justices of the Bench
to render 4:1. alleged to be due to the plaintiff, and that by writ de
judicio order is given to the sheriff to take his body wherever found
in the sheriff's bailiwick so as to have him before the said justices at
Westminster at a day in the writ contained, although he is ready
to answer the plaintiff and stand to right in all things ; and the said
Robert and John Sparowe have mainpemed in chancery under a
pain of 100s. to have his body before the said justices at the aforesaid
day.

Writing of Nicholas son and heir of Sir WiUiam de la More knight,
being a quitclaim with warranty to John Aubrey of London, William
Newerk chaplain and Richard Toky, their heirs and assigns, of a
yearly rent of 20 marks to be taken of the manor of Morehalle co.
Essex and other lands in that county of him held by John de Mounteney
- and Cicely his wife for life of the said Cicely, of the said manor and
lands, and of the reversion thereof after her death which rent and
reversion he heretofore granted by charter to the said John Aubrey,
William Newerk and Richard, certain conditions and covenants
touching that grant being afterwards made by indentures between the
parties ; and a release to the said grantees of all advantages, right and
claim which he the said Nicholas or his heirs have or might have by reason
of the conditions or covenants aforesaid or by reason of the enrolment
thereof. Witnesses : Robert Hatfeld, William le Venour, Thomas
Hanampstede, William Culham, Adam Louekyn. Dated London,
12 June 48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 June this year.

Writing of John son of John Hauke of Stratford co. Middlesex,
being a quitclaim with warranty to WilUam de Tudenham citizen
and mercer of London and Christina his wife and to the heirs and
assigns of the said William of all the lands, meadows, feedings and
pastures in Stebenhithe which they the said WiUiam and Christina
hold for a term of years by demise of Richard Smelt and John de
Repham citizens of London, the premises having been extended and
delivered to the said Richard and John de Repham by due process
according to the form of a statute merchant touching a certain sum
of money by him the said John son of John of his own free will made
to the said Richard and John de Repham and acknowledged
before Adam Fraunceis late mayor of London and Andrew Aubrey
clerk deputed to receive recognisances of debt at London. Witnesses :

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Adam Fraunceis, Nicholas atte Wyke, Nicholas de Sordiche, Richard
de Hadle, Robert Spire. Dated Stebenhithe, Sunday after the
Assumption 30 Edward IIL

Writing of John son of John Hauke of Stratford co. Middlesex, being
a quitclaim with warranty to William de Tudenham citizen and mercer
of London and Christina his wife and to thelieirs and assigns of the said
William of all the lands, meadows, feedings, pastures etc. in Steben-
hithe sometime his and now held for a term of years by the said
William and Christina by a statute merchant. Witnesses : Adam
Fraunceis, Nicholas atte Wike, Nicholas de Shordiche, Richard de
Hadle, Nicholas Forester, Hugh Lambyn, Robert Spire. Dated
Stebenhithe, Wednesday the feast of St. Bartholomew 30 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 27 June
this year.

Writing of John son of William fitz Wautier, being a quitclaim
with warranty to William bishop of Winchester, his heirs and assigns,
of the manor and advowson of Aulton Berners co. Wiltesir, now held
by the said bishop by fine between him and Walter de Frompton and
Margaret his wife. Witnesses : Lawrence de Sancto Martino knight,
Henry Stourmy, Walter Haywode, William Worfton, Thomas Dru,
Michael Skyllyng, Walter de Frompton, William Hoghton. Dated
Suthwerk, Monday the morrow of Trinity, 18 June 49 Edward IIL

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 June.

Writing of John Kengrove knight, being a quitclaim with warranty
to William bishop of Winchester, his heirs and assigns, of the manor
and advowson of Aulton Berners co. Wiltesir, now held by the said
bishop by fine levied in the king's court between him and Walter
de Frompton and Margaret his wife. Witnesses and date {as the
last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 June.

June 30. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Matthew de
Westminster. Newenham, Nicholas de OreU, Roger de Wareton and William
Prymrose of Lancashire to stay the further taking of the bodies of
Henry de Sale, John Hobkyn chaplain and Richard Robertson, although
lately upon the petition of Alice de Sale, averring that they and others
threatened her in life and limbs, the king ordered the sheriffs to cause
the said Henry, John, Richard and others to come before them, and to
compel them to find mainpernors who, under a pain to be by the sheriffs
laid upon them, would mainpem the defendants that they should not
do or procure hurt or harm to the said Alice ; as the said Matthew
and the others have mainperned as aforesaid under a pain of 201.

Membrane 29d.

Charter indented, witnessing a gift made by Joan who was wife
of John de Whitewelle with warranty to William de Bury citizen of
London, Henry de Whitewelle and John de Middelton, their heirs
and assigns, of the manor of Okhurst and aU lands, rents and services
which she had in the town of St. Albans, Parksokene and Aldenham,
under these conditions : that before Easter next they the said William,

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1375.

July 3.
Westminster.

Membrane 29rf — cont.

Henry and John de Middelton shall again enfeoff her of the premises
for life, and that before that term, if by any testament of John de
Whitewelle her son or by any true evidence under his seal it shall
be found that his will was that his heirs should inherit the same, or
that the premises should be sold and distribution thereof made for
his soul or otherwise, they shall perform the said will when they shall
have notice thereof, and if before Easter next nothinj? be found
concernuig his will they shall grant the reversion of the premises after
her death to Thomas Eydene and Joan his wife and to the heirs of
their bodies with remainder for lack of such an heir to the right heirs
of the said John son of Joan. Witnesses ; Edmund Pecok, John
Baldewyne, Adam Raulyne, John Swanbourne, William Nunny.
Dated the town of St. Albans, 12 October 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Joan who was wife
of John at St. Albans on the feast of the Commemoration of St. Paul
this year before the abbot of St. Albans, by virtue of the king's writ
of dedimus potestatem which is on the files of chancery for this year.

Brother John de Dodeford prior of St. Erideswide Oxford to Michael
de Ravendale clerk. Recognisance for 40Z., to be levied, in default
of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in
Oxfordshire.

Cancelled on payment.

Writing of John Baryngton of Hatfeld Roiz, Geffray de Hunden and
William Dannebury, granting to Yvo de Sandherst and Margery his
wife, their heirs and assigns for ever, 4Z. of yearly rent to be taken
at Christmas and Midsummer by even portions of 44 acres of land,
6 acres of meadow, 8 acres of pasture, 4 acres of wood and 2s. Id. of
rent in the town of Writelle formerlj' purchased by John Lepyndon,
Michael Aunger and John Straunge of John Lyghtfot and Margery
his wife by fine levied in the king's court, and power to distrain for
arrears, which rent the said purchasers by writing granted to the
said John Baryngton, Geoffrey and William, their heirs and assigns.
Dated Writelle, 5 July 49 Edward III. French.

Memorandtim of acknowledgment by the said John Baryngton,
Geoffrey and William in the chancery at Westminster, S July.

July 5. John Berden of Essex to Hugh Tmworth and John Hermare.

Westminster. Recognisance for 20?., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands
and chattels in Essex.

Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said Hugh.

Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1,000Z. made 4 July
in the 49th year of the reign by John Herle knight, John Bays, Roger
de Wodenorton rector of the second portion of Beselay, John Bab3Tigle
parson of Dele and William de Essex and Adam Louekjm citizens of
London, appearing in person before the council at Westminster, for
brother John de Welle S.T.P. of the order of friars minors, that he
shall not without the king's special licence depart to foreign parts,
nor prosecute or cause to be prosecuted or send to prosecute over sea
aught which may tend to the prejudice of the king or of the rights of
his crown.

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1376. Membrane 29d! — cont.

July 5. To Alan de BuxhuU keeper of the Tower of London, or to his

Westminster, lieutenant. Order by mainprise of Michael Skillyng of Wiltesir,
WilUam Clopton of Somerset, Thomas Hampton of the county of
Suthampton and William Gary of Devon to set free William Eifhide
from the prison of the Tower ; as the said Michael and the others,
appearing in person before the king and council, have mainpemed
for the good behaviour toward the king and people of the prisoner,
who is imprisoned in the Tower by reason of certain contempts and
trespasses committed against Richard earl of Arundell and his fellows
guardians of the peace in Sussex it is said. By C.

Indenture witnessing a gift made by John de Gildesburgh, Robert
de Muskham clerk, Edmund Warner and John le Rous to John son
of Clement Spice and to the heirs of his body of a yearly rent of 10
marks to be taken at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions of their
manor of Spayneshalle in the town of Wylynghale Spayne, with
remainder if William the eldest son of the said Clement die without
issue to Edmund brother of the said John and to the heirs of his body,
remainder to Richard his brother and to the heirs of his body, and
power to distrain for arrears upon these conditions, to wit that the
said rent shall remain in suspense and unpaid so long as the said John
and the heirs of his body, and if he or the said William shall die without
issue the said Edmund and the heirs of his body, and if he die without
issue the said Richard and the heirs of his body shall hold and enjoy
a messuage, 160 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, 30 acres of pasture,
6 acres of wood and alder wood and 18s. of rent in Colcestre, Lexeden,
Stanewey, Bergholfc and Horkesleye without being put out of the
same or parcel thereof by the heirs of the body of Alice wife of the
said Clement. Dated 3 May 49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said John de Gildesburgh,
Robert and John Rous, 24 May.

Writing of Robert de Muskham clerk and John de Gildesburgh,
being a letter of attorney appointing John parson of Wilynghale,
Thomas Goules chaplain and John Redale to deliver according to the
form of a certain charter to Clement Spice and Alice his wife seisin
of the manor of Spayneshalle whereof William Spice lately enfeoffed
them the said Robert and John de Gildesburgh, who demised the
same to the said Clement for a term of years not yet past, and he has
surrendered his estate therein. Dated the day of St. John ante portam
Laiinam 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Robert, 12 July.

Membrane 28d.

Indenture of accord made between Sir Philip Darcy lord of Knayth
and Edmund Laurence, between whom debate has arisen touching
the manors of Baligary, Louthe, Castelryng, Asshe and Donemowe
in Ireland which the said Edmund had for life by lease of Sir John
Darcy father of the said Philip, covenanting that the said Edmund
shall lease to Thomas de Stanlay parson of Treton, John Franceois
and Robert de Mistreton during his life at a yearly rent of 23 marks
whatsoever he had by the said lease in the manor of Donemowe and
appurtenances, to wit one moiety payable at Michaelmas and the
other at Easter, with power to distrain and to enter again in his first)

49 EDWARD in. 239

1375. Membrane 28d — cont.

estate if the rent be three quarters in arrear ; that by another deed
the said Edmund shall lease the manor of Asshe to the same lessees
for a term of 60 years to begin the morrow of Easter in the 49th year
of the reign at a yearly rent of 7 marks payable as above, with power
to distram and proviso that if the said Edmund die the said term
and rent shall oease ; that the said Edmund shall lease the other said
manors, to wit Baligary, Louthe and Castelryng, to Sir Philip for
60 years at a yearly rent of one rose at Midsummer ; that the said
Edmund shall be ready whenever he shall be warned to lease his estate
or surrender to Sir Phihp or his heirs the manors last mentioned at the
cost of Sir Philip ; that the said Edmund shall make restitution of
any rents received or profits taken of the said manors after this date,
if falling due after Easter in the 49th year of the reign, saving to him
the rents due before that feast, to be levied at his will by virtue of
the lease made by Sir John Darcy ; that either party shall by writing
dated the Monday before Easter last make a general release to the
other of all personal actions to this date ; that the said Edmund,
his heirs or executors, shall discharge Sir Philip and the said lessees,
their heirs, executors and assigns, of any levy which shall be made
upon them for any recognisance, statute merchant, rent charge or
other charge upon the said manors or parcel thereof made by him
since the lease made by Sir John Darcy, or of any other debt from
him due to the king, or shall recompense them for what they shall
be so charged withal ; and that the said Edmund, his heirs, executors
and assigns, shall in time to come be quit of 4 marks of rent heretofore
reserved to Sir [John] Darcy father of Sir Philip when he made the
aforesaid lease, saving always to Sir Philip such arrears thereof as
the law shall adjudge to him after proof of his age. Dated the morrow
of Easter 49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 13 July.

Writing of WilUam de Botreaux knight, giving to Edmund de
Hyndon for life a yearly rent of 20 marks to be taken at Easter and
Michaelmas by even portions of the said William's manor of Mollond
CO. Devon, and bond for pajanent of the same, with power to distrain
for arrears ; and he has delivered to the said Edmund 4rf. in name of
seisin. Dated London, 20 April 49 Edward JIT.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 July.

Indenture of defeasance of a yearly rent of 20 marks to be taken of
the manor of Mollond in Devenshire granted by Sir Wilham de Botreaux
to Edmund de Hyndone, upon condition that the said Edmund and
his assigns shall peaceably hold the manor of Little Berkhampstede
with all the lands, rents, services, reversions, franchises, warrens and
other profits which Sir William had in the towns of Berkhampstede
aforesaid, Hatfeld, Esyngdene and Bayford co. Hertford from the
date of these presents during the said Edmund's life, and his executors
and assigns one year longer, not being put out thereof nor of any parcel
thereof, nor charged toward the king or any other person by reason of
debt, issues, fines, amercements, arrears, annuity, recognisance, statute
merchant or other true title or charge whatsoever made or due by
Sir WilHam, his ancestors or other lords there before this date, or that
if so grieved and charged by process of law Sir William, his heirs or
executors, shall within one month after warning given to them or any

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1375. Membrane 2M — cont.

of them found in person, or by notice in the parish church of
Northcadebury on a Sunday, make them recompense of as much
as they shall lose ; and that if Dame Elizabeth wife of Sir William
shall overhve him, she shall suffer the said Edmund and his assigns
during his life, and his executors one year longer, peaceably to have,
hold and enjoy the premises without impleading them or thrusting
them out by any recovery of dower, so that they may hold the premises
for the said term quit of action for dower, without aught being taken,
and without vouching the said William's heir to warranty so as to
have security for recovering the value thereof. Dated London,
22 April 49 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 18 July.

Indenture reciting a charter indented where bj^- Katharine Breouse,
having obtained the king's licence, has enfeoffed John Daventre parson
of Broom, Edmund de Lakyngheth, Stephen Langham, Thomas
Chervyle chaplain, John Pykenham, John Bretton, John Wauton,
John Hunte and John Heylesdon and their heirs of her manor and
advowson of Sculthorp at a yearly rent of 40L, and witnessing the
defeasance of that rent upon condition that the said John Pykenham
or some other in his name shall pay to the said Katherine or her
executors at London 100 marks at Michaelmas next, 100 marks at Easter
following, 100 marks at Michaelmas following, 100 marks at Easter
following, 100 marks at Michaelmas following, and 100 marks at
Easter following or Avithin the quinzaine of every such term, the said
feoffees being thereof discharged and the said manor and advowson
hkewise, nor may the said Katherine or her heirs enter the premises
for lack of payment thereof if the said 600 marks shall be truly paid
by John de Pykenham as aforesaid. Dated London, Saturday after
St. Arnulphus 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Katherine, 20 July.

Membrane 21d.

Charter of Edward le Butiller parson of Weston Turvyle, giving
with warranty to John de Rookwode, Adam Cooke and William de
Askeby, their heirs and assigns, his manor called Hardebourghalle in
Messyng co. Essex. Witnesses : Robert de Teye, John de Sutton,
Henry de Coggeshalle. Robert Marny knights, Thomas Baynard,
James atte Lee. Dated Messyng, 2 June 49 Edward III.

Writing of Edward le Boteler parson of Weston Turvyle, being a
letter of attorney appointing Humphrey de Prestede of Essex to
deliver to John de Rookwode, Adam Cooke and William de Askeby
seisin of the manor called Herdebourghalle in Messyng. Dated (asthe last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and
writing, 27 June.

Writing of Ralph Stele clerk, being a receipt and acquittance to
Sir John de Scarle and John de Waltham clerk, executors of Sir Nicholas
de Spaigne, for one great breviary and 40 marks in full of money
and goods to the said Ralph bequeathed as well by will of the said
Nicholas as of Sir Wilham Stele. Dated London, 28 (sic) June
49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 (sic) June,

49 EDWARD HI. 241

1375. Membrane 21d — cont.

: June 28. To the sheriff of Norhampton. Order by mainprise of Roger de
Westminster. Welford clerk, Henry West and John de Berughby of Norhamptonshire
and Simon Hostiller of London to stay altogether the further execution
of the kuig's late writ ordering the sherifi to cause John Waundell
to come before him and to compel him to find mainpernors who, under
a pain to be by the sheriff laid upon them for which the sheriff would
answer, would mainpern the said John Waundell that he should do or
procure no bodily hurt or harm to John Saundres and Gilbert Tauvemer,
and if he should refuse, to take him and commit him to the nearest
gaol until he would willingly so do ; as that writ issued at the suit
of the said John Saundres and Gilbert, averring that John Waundell
grievously threatened them in their bodies ; and the said Roger and
the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainpemed for him
as aforesaid under a pain of 201.

June 29. William Cardoun of Tylbrooke to Simon Rogrom. Recognisance
Westminster, for 501., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Bedfordshire.

' Charter of John Colyngbome clerk, granting to Master John

Blaunchard archdeacon of Worcester, his heirs and assigns, all the
grantor's lands, meadows, woods, pastures, feedings, commons, the
rents aind services and the reversions of all his free and viUein tenants
in Bereford St. Martin, Hurdecote, Cupton, Dunynton, Babstoke.
Langeford and the parish of Povente, which the grantor lately had
in the said towns, parish or hamlets by gift and feoffment of Thomas
Hungerford knight, as fully as the said Thomas formerly held the
same. Witnesses : Lawrence de Sancto Martino, Thomas West
knight, John de la Mare knight, Nicholas Bonham, Henry Gilberd,
Oliver Hamham, Henry Haversham. Dated Bereford St. Martin,
20 May 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 July.

Writing of Thomas de Hungerford knight, being a quitclaim with

warranty to Master John Blaunchard archdeacon of Worcester, his

heirs and assigns, of aU the lands, meadows, woods, feedings, pastures,

1. commons, rents and services of free and villein tenants and reversions

in Bereford St. Martin, Hurdecote, Cumpton, Dunynton, Babstoke,

Langford and the parish of Fovente which the said archdeacon has

by grant of John Colyngbome clerk in the towns, parish and hamlets
aforesaid. Witnesses {as the last). Dated Bereford St. Martin,
10 June 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 July.

Writing of John Colyngbome clerk, bemg a letter of attorney
appointing Thomas Blaunchard of Coterigge to deUver to Master John
Blaunchard archdeacon of Worcester seisin of aU his lands, meadows,
woods, pastures, feedings, commons, the rents, services and reversions
of all his free and villein tenants in Bereford St. Martin, Hurdecote,
Cumpton, Dunynton, Babstoke, Langford and the parish of Fovente
according to a charter to him made. Witnesses (as above). Dated
Bereford St. Martm, 22 May 49 Edward III.
■ Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 July.

PB 16

242 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375, Membrane 21d — cont.

Lidenture made between Edmund Laurence of the one part and
Thomas Stanlej' parson of Treton, John Frauncois and Robert de
Mistreton of the other part, being a lease to the said Thomas, John
and Robert, their heirs and assigns, during the said Edmund's hfe
at a yearly rent of 23 marks, to wit one moiety at Michaelmas and
the other at Easter, of all the lands in the manor of Donmowe in
Ireland which he had by lease of Sir John Darcy lord of Knayth,
power being reserved to the said Edmund to distrain for arrears of
the said rent, and to enter the premises again in his first estate if the
same shall be three quarters of a year in arrear. Dated the morrow
of Easter 49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Edmund, Thomaa
and John, 13 July.

Memorandum that on 14 July this year Thomas Hoddesdon, one
of the attorneys of WiUiam TrusseU producing letters patent, appeared
in person in chancery and on behalf of the said William agreed that
Thomas Milton, imprisoned in the Flete prison for money lately received
of the said William in order to sail with him on the king's service
over sea, should be set free ; whereupon order was given to the warden
of the said prison to set the said prisoner free.

July 20. To the sheriff of Worcester. Order by mainprise of David parson
Westminster, of Broughton Haket, David ap Eynoun chaplain of Worcestershire,
Wilham de Penbroke and John Justice of London to stay the taking
of the body of John Tyler of Worcestre 'skynner,' bringing this writ before
the justices at Westminster in the quinzaine of Michaelmas ; as lately
by writ de judicio the king ordered the sheriff to take the said John's
body so as to have him before the said justices at that day to answer
Walter de Lee of Pershore on a plea of debt and detenue of 12^, and
the defendant is ready to answer and stand to right in all things, and
has prajj^ed for a stay of execution ; and the said David and the others
have mainpemed in chancery under a pain of 20Z. to have him before
the said justices at the day named.

July 13. To the sheriff of Hertford. Like order, mutatis mutandis, in favour
Westminster, of Roger Taillour of Hicchun by mainprise of Roger atte More, John
Berton of Hertfordshire, Thomas Purser and Hugh Pybaker of the
city of London ; as lately by writ de judicio the king ordered the
sheriff to take him if found etc. to answer John Brit as to rendering
him chattels to the value of 100s.

Membrane 2&d.

Indenture of lease for 1 2 years with warranty, quit of all other charges,
of the manor of Little Berkhampstede with all lands, rents, services,
reversions, franchises, warrens and other profits of the lessor in the
towns of Berkhampstede aforesaid, Hatfelde, Esyngdene and Bayford
CO. Hertford sometime of Sir John de Moeles, granted by William
de Botreaux knight to Edmund de Hyndon, his executors and assigns,
at a yearly rent of one rose at Midsummer for all services and demands,
but doing the rents and services thereof due to the chief lords of the fee ;
and grant and sale of all the cattle, com, hay, vessels, goods and chattels
therein to deal with at the pleasure of the lessee. Dated Berkhamp-
§tedej the last day of February 49 Edyard III, Frewh,

49 EDWARD III. 243

1375. Membrane 26d — cont.

Indenture of William de Botreaux knight, reciting the foregoing lease,
and granting with warranty to Edmund de Hyndon and his assigns
during his life, and to his executors and assigns for one year longer,
the manor of Little Berkhamstede with all the lands, rents, services,
reversions, franchises, warrens and other profits of the lessor in the
towns of Berkhamstede aforesaid, Hatfeld, Esyngdene and Bayford
CO. Hertford sometime of Sir John de Moeles, the tenants for life
having attorned tenants to the said Edmund, to hold at the yearly
rent of one rose at Midsummer doing for the lessor and his heirs the
services thereof due to the chief lord of the fee. Covenant that the
said Edmund, his assigns and executors during the aforesaid term
shall have great timber enough for ' housbote,' ' cartbote,' ' ploubote,'
bridges and other things needful without waste, but shall fall no great
oaks nor ashes growing upon the premises in order to give or sell the
same or for other than reasonable cause, but shall have their profit
of the branches of oaks and ashes as heretofore used to be there done.
Dated Berkhamstede, 20 April 49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing indentures by
the said William, 11 July.

Indenture made at London, Tuesday after the Annunciation
49 Edward III, between William Botreaux knight and Walter Clopton,
being a lease to the said Walter and his heirs with warranty for his life
of all the lands, rents and services of the said William and aU his
liberties in Elyngham, without making waste, at a yearly rent of one
rose at Midsummer for all demands save the king's service. Witnesses
Thomas Chaundeler, William Taylour, Richard Sydenham, John HuUe,
John Bays.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said William, 11 July.

Writing of Henry Leyk of Kensyngton, being a quitclaim with
warranty to John Doget called Boterwyk and to his heirs of the
17 acres of land in Knyghtebrigge co. Middlesex which the said John
lately had of his gift and feoffment, whereof 10 acres lie in a field
called ' Cranesfeld ' and 7 acres in a field called the ' Southfeld."
Witnesses : John Pycard, John Lorymer, John Orchard, Walter Page,
John Croucher. Dated Knyghtbrigge, 12 July 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 July.

Indenture of lease for 60 years of the manors of Balygary, Louthe
and Castelryng in Ireland, made by Edmund Laurence to Sir Philip
Darcy lord of Knayth, his heirs and assigns, rendering yearly one
rose at Midsummer for all services. Dated London, the morrow of
Easter 49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 13 July.

Writing of Edmund Laurence, being a letter of attorney appointing
Nicholas de la Stable and WilUam de Lughteburgh to dehver to Sir
Philip Darcy lord of Knayth seisin of the manors of Baligary, Louthe
and Castelryng for a term of 60 years, and to Thomas de Stanlay
parson of Treton, John Franceoys and Robert de Mistreton seisin
of the manor of Asshe for the same term, also for term of the said
Edmund's life seisip of all that he had in the manor of Donemowe

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by lease of Sir John Darcy father of the said Philip. Dated the moirow
of Easter 49 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 July.

July 14. Reynold de Grey of Ruthyn knight to William de Molyns knight.
Westminster. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be le\aed, in default of payment,
of his lands and chattels in Bedfordshire.

Note that this recognisance was taken at Harewolde by Gerard de
Braybroke, by virtue of a writ of dedimus potestatem which is on the
files for this year.

Cancelled on payment.

Indenture witnessing a gift made by William Coteller one of the
king's janitors to Joan who was wife of John Barde tenant in chief,
her executors and assigns, of the wardship of her said husband's
lands in Bukinghamshire, taken into the king's hand by his death
and by reason of the nonage of Durand his son and heir, to hold
until "the lawful age of the said heir, also the marriage of the said
Durand, in the same manner as the said WilHam ought to have that
wardship and marriage, the king having lately granted him the
wardship of all the said John's lands and the marriage of the said
Durand, paying to the said Wilham 10 marks 10s. at Christmas
next ; and covenant by the said .Joan that, in default of payment,
it shall be lawful for the said William to enter again the said lands
in Bukinghamshire and marry the said Durand to whom he will,
this gift notwithstanding. Dated London, 3 July 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 23 July.

Membrane 25d.

Charter of John de Gildesburgh, giving with warranty to Henry
de Coggeshale knight, Robert de Teye knight, Stephen de Navesby
clerk, Clement Spice and Thomas Yonge, their heirs and assigns, all
the lands, rents and services in the town of Heyestre late of Gilbert de
Stanford knight, and granting them with like warranty all the estate
of him the said John in all the lands, rents and services in the towns
of Heyestre, Donmowe and Berneston which he lately purchased of
tMaud who was wife of Thomas de Chamels knight and Elizabeth
his wifef. Dated Westminster, Monday after St. Peter and St. Paul
49 Edward III.

Charter of John de Gildesburgh knight, giving with warranty to
Henry de Coggeshale knight, Robert de Teye knight, Stephen de
Navesby clerk and Clement Spice, their heirs and assigns, the manor
of Wenynton the moiety of a third part thereof excepted, a
messuage, 250 acres of land, 30 acres of pasture and 13s. 4d. of rent
in Alvythele and Reynham. Dated (as the last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters, 3 July.

Writing of Thomas de Hynton, son of William de Hynton by
Brakkele and cousin and heir of Ralph de Wedon knight, being a grant
and quitclaim with warranty to William de Wykeham bishop of
Winchester, his heirs and assigns, of the manor of Wedon in the Vale
hy Aylesbury and all lands, meadows, feedings, pastures, commons,

49 EDWARD III. 245

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rents of free tenants and neifs, suits of court, views of frankpledge,
wards, marriages, homages, escheats, releifs, aids, tallages, reversions
of lands and rents at a term of life or of years, villenages, villeins and
all that goes with them, mUls, ponds, rivers, dikes, fisheries and other
profits, commodities etc. to the same belonging in the towns of
Herdwyk, Wedon, Briddesthorne, Rolesham and Wengrave co.
Bukingham sometime of the said Ralph. Witnesses : Sir John
Knyvet, Sir Peter Brewes, Sir John Aylesbury, Sir Roger Potenham,
Sir Philip la Vache knights, John Arderne, William Croiser knight,
John Kyngesfold, William Neudegate, Peter atte Wode, Robert
Loxlee, John Wacche, Hamelin Medham. Dated Suthwerk, 26 June
49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 July.

Memorandum that in the 46th year of the reign Hugh Fastolf bought
of Michael Mey of Lescluse in Flanders a ship called the ' Seintemarye-
cogge ' with all her gear and other the goods therein ; and after on
3 July in the 49th year the said Michael, appearing in person in the
chancery at Westminster, acknowledged that the said Hugh truly
paid him for the same, and thereof acquitted the said Hugh, craving
that this should be enrolled upon the rolls of chancery.

July 11. To the sheriff of Lancaster. Order by mainprise of Richard de
Westminster. Boolde knight, Edmund Laurence and Peter de Bolleroun of Lancashire
to stay the taking of the bodies of William de Bredekirk, William de
Aghton, John son of Lawrence de Thometon and John de Etheleston
the younger, bringing this writ and the other hereinafter mentioned
before the justices at Westminster ; as they made a recognisance
to Adam de Bikerstath for 120Z. before Nicholas de Meeles then mayor
. of Preston in Amoxmdemesse and William de Dutton clerk there

deputed to receive recognisances of debts, wherefore by writ the
king ordered the sheriff if they were laymen to take their bodies and
keep them in prison in safe custody until they should content the said
Adam, giving notice to the said justices by letters under seal in the
octaves of Michaelmas how he executed that writ ; and now the said
Wilham and the others have petitioned the king for a stay, for that
a plea between the parties is pending before the justices of the Bench
touching the conditions contained in an indenture between them,
being a defeasance of the said recognisance, which the said Wilham de
Bredekirk and his fellows have heretofore truly kept and are ready
to keep ; and the said Richard and the others have mainperned in
chancery under a pain of 1201. to have the defendants' bodies before
the said justices at the day named.

Indenture made between Edmund Laurence of the one part and
Thomas Stanley parson of Treton, John Fraunceis and Robert de
Mistreton of the other part, being a lease for 60 years of the manor
of Asshe, rendering yearly 7 marks to the said Edmund and his assigns,
one moiety at Michaelmas the other at Easter, payment to begin at
Michaelmas next, power being reserved to distrain for arrears ; and
if the lessor die within that term this lease shall determine. Dated
the morrow of Easter 49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Edmund, Thomas
and John, 14 July.

246 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

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Writing of Henry Lavenham, being a quitclaim to Stephen de
Hoghton and Florence his wife of all lands, rents and services, meadows,
feedings and pastures in Great Bardefeld and Little Bardefeld, with
neifs and all that goes with them, which were of John Gyneye.
Witnesses : John Botiller, John Fitz Rauffe, Richard Wynterflode,
John Roo of Great Berdefeld. Dated Jakesley, Monday after
St. Peter's Chains 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment before the chancellor in his lodging
at Suthwyk co. Norhampton, 9 August.

Aug. 9. Stephen de Hoghton to Henry de Lavenham. Recognisance for

Yardley. 45 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Cambridgeshire.

Aug. n. To the abbot and convent of St. John Colcestre. Request to grant
Drayton, to Richard Gounfray clerk such a yearly pension of that house as shaU
befit the givers and should bind the receiver to them, making him
letters patent thereupon under the chapter seal, and writing again
by the bearer what they will do at this request ; as the abbot by reason
of his new creation is bound in such a pension to one of the king's clerks
at the king's nomination, until provision of a benefice shall by the
abbot be made him ; and the king has nominated the said Richard,
whose advancement he has at heajt. By p.s. [30602.]

Charter of John de Herlyngg, giving with warranty to George de
Felbrigge, Thomas Caus of Hokham, Master Walter Wyot clerk, Robert
de Swafham parson of Westherlyngg and James de Heyham parson
of Suthbirlyngham, their heirs and assigns, his manor of Corton and
all other his lands, rents and services in the towns of Corton, Hopton,
Gunton, Lowystoft, Blundeston, Oelton, Flyxton, Lound, Belton,
Bradewelle, Gorlyston, Gapton and Westgernemuth o» elsewhere
withui the hundred of Lodynglond, with liberties of folds in the said
towns, a windmill in Corton, the service of free and villein tenants in
the said to^vns, and aU appurtenances and commodities thereto
belonging, also the reversion of the moiety of a messuage in Corton.
Witnesses : Jolm de Launey knight, Thomas Rose, John atte WeUe
of Walton the younger, Richard Turald, John Botyld, John Clerk,
William Pycot. Dated Corton, Monday after the Translation of
St. Thomas 49 Edward III.

Charter of John de Herlyngg, giving with warranty to George de
Felbrigge, Thomas Caus of Hokham, Master Walter Wyot clerk,
Robert de Swafham parson of Westherlyng and James de Heyham
parson of Suthbirlyngham, their heirs and assigns, his manors and
advowsons of Estherlyngg and Quydenham with all lands, rents
and services in Estherlyng, Quydenham, Brythenham, Bokynham and
Croxton co. Norffolk, and the manor of Gnateshale with all lands,
rents and services in Gnateshale and Hopton co. Suffolk. Witnesses :
Robert de Mortuo Mari, Robert de Howard knights, Robert de Welham,
Thomas Chauntecler, Henry de Pakenham. Dated Estherlvugg,
Friday after St. Peter and St. Paul 49 Edward III.

Charter of John de Herlyngg, giving with warranty to George de
Felbrigge, Thomas le Caus of Hokham, Master Walter Wyot clerk,

49 EDWARD 111. 247

1376. Membrane 2Ad — cont.

Robert de Swafham parson of Westherlyngg and James de Heyham
parson of Suthbirlyngham, their heirs and assigns, a messuage in
Lound, all the lands, rents and services in the towns of Lound, Hopton,
Somerleton, Askeby and Blundeston which he lately purchased
jointly with John de Wolterton clerk and John de Thelnetham, and
the advowson of Lound church. Witnesses : Robert de Mortuo Mari
knight, John de Hanney knight, Robert de Welham, Thomas Rose,
John atte Welle. Dated Lound co. Suffolk, Saturday after the
Translation of St. Thomas 49 Edward III.

Charter of John de Herlyngg, giving with warranty to George de
Fellebrigge, Thomas le Caus of Hokham, Master Walter Wyot, Robert
de Swotham {sic) parson of Westherlyngg and James de Heyham
parson of Soutbyrlyngham, their heirs and assigns, his manor of Ely
in Ely which he had by gift and feoffment of Thomas Walkefare knight.
Witnesses : Ralph de Hynton, John de Hereth, Thomas atte Wyke,
Thomas Caunwill, John Clerk. Dated Ely, Saturday after the
Translation of St. Benedict the Abbot 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters before
the chancellor at Drayton co. Norhampton, 12 August.

Aug. 13. John Kent the king's serjeant for his good service is sent to the

Drayton, prior and convent of Christ Church Canterbury, to take for life such

maintenance in that house as Nicholas Wayte deceased had at the

king's command. By p.s. [30605.]

Aug. 15. To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Order by mainprise of John Bokelond
Drayton, and John Aleynson to stay the taking of the body of Wilham Silverhill
of Overe, bringing this writ before the justices at Westminster ; as
lately by writ de judicio the king ordered the sheriff to take the said
William's body so as to have him before the said justices at a set day
now to come in order to answer Ralph Bachelor upon a plea concerning
the alleged debt and detenue of 100s. ; and the said William is ready
to answer and stand to right in all things, praying a stay ; and the
said John and John, appearing in person in chancery, have mainpemed
under a pain of lOZ. to have him before the said justices the day the
said writ is returnable.

Aug. 16. Richard de Careswell the king's serjeant is sent to the prior and

Drayton, convent of Goldcleve, to take for life such maintenance in that house

as John Seys deceased had at the king's command. By p.s. [30613.]

Aug. 12. To the abbot and convent of St. Mary Glastonbury. Request to
Drayton, grant to William Daune the king's clerk such a yearly pension of that
house as shall befit the givers and should bind the receiver to them,
making him letters patent thereupon under the chapter seal, and
writing again by the bearer what they wiU do at this request ; as the
abbot by reason of his new creation is bound in such a pension to one
of the king's clerks at the king's nomination until provision of a benefice
be by the abbot made him ; and the king has nominated the said
William, whose advancement he has at heart. By p.s. [30603.]

Aug. 20. William Hende is sent to the prior and convent of Trentham, to

Naasington. take for life such maintenance in that house as Thomas Stafford deceased

had at the king's command. By p.s. [30619.]

248 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375. Membrane 24:d — cont.

Aug. 16. Nicholas Wyttele one of the king's hunters, for his good service

Drayton, and for other particular causes, is sent to the abbot and convent of

Milton CO. Dorset, to take such maintenance in that house as Walter

Stodeley deceased or any other heretofore had therein at the command

of the king or his forefathers. By p.s. [30610.]

Aug. 24. To the sheriff of Notyngham. Order by mainprise of William de
Blatherwick. Wyntworth of Yorkshire, Thomas de Bukyngham of Bukinghamshire,
Thomas Shocere of Yorkshire and John Depyng of Lincolnshire to
stay the taking of the bodies of William de Fournyvalle, John de
Walkemulle and John ' of the Hulle,' bringing this writ before the
king's justices when John Clegge shall be convicted of the felony
hereinafter mentioned ; as on their behalf it is shewn the king that,
by procurement of certain their enemies, they are indicted for aiding
and abetting the death of Robert Barbour, [slain] by John Clegge
it is said, who is not yet convicted thereof, and for harbouring the
said John Clegge, that they have many times offered the sheriff
mampernors, according to the statute lately pubhshed at Westminster
wherein it is contained that those indicted for such abetting and
harbouring are replevisable until the principals shall be convicted
of such felonies, but that the sheriff has refused to accept them, and
contrary to the statute has deferred and does yet defer to set free the
said prisoners by such mainprise ; and the said William de Wyntworth
and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainpemed
body for body to have the said prisoners before the king or his justices
at the king's command to stand to right concerning the charges aforesaid,
when John Clegg shall be so convicted.

Membrane 23d.

Writing of Agnes Baret, sometime wife of John ForstaU of the
parish of Bixle, being a quitclaim with warranty to Richard Ehn
citizen and baker of London, his heirs and assigns, of a field of land
called the Doune and a grove called Dounegrove in the said parish.
Dated London, 10 July 49 Edward IIL

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancerv at Westminster,
24 July.

Indenture of demise made to the king by Walter Amyas, John
Abraham, John Doune, John Prat clerks and Ralph de Walsham of
the castle and county of Pembroke, the castles and lordships of TjTiby
and Kylgarren and the commote of Oystrelowe in Wales, to hold
until Martinmas next and thenceforward for a term of 1 8 years, at which
time John son and heir of John de Hastynges earl of Pembroke wiU
come of age, and after that term to the said heir and to the heirs of
his body with remainder, for lack of such issue, to the king and his
heirs ; reciting licence given to the said earl at his request by the
king's letters patent in the 43rd year of his reign to make to whom he
pleased a feoffment of the premises, which are held in chief, and to
such persons to take and have seisiri thereof, and to give the same to
the said earl and to the heirs of his body with remainder, for lack of
issue, to the king and his heirs, that by virtue of the said licence the

- earl made a feoffment to the said Walter, John Abraham, John Douile,

. . . - . John Prat and David Perkyn clerks, ^ihe- said -Ralph and Thomas de

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Cryckelade and to their heirs, that the said David and Thomas are
now dead, that the earl died without being again enfeoffed thereof,
John his son and heir being within age, that the king would by law
have the wardship of the said heir if such feofiment had again been
made to the earl in his hfe time, and that it is lawful and reasonable
that so far as may be the king be saved harmless. Witnesses : William
bishop of Winchester, Master Adam de Houton bishop of St. Davids,
Sir William Latymer the chamberlain, Sir John de Neville steward of
the household. Sir John Knyvet the chancellor, Sir Richard Lescrope
the treasurer. Sir Nicholas Carreu keeper of the pri\^ seal. Sir John
de Cavendissh the chief justice, Sir Robert Bealknap chief justice of
the Common Bench, Sir Wilham Tank chief baron of the exchequer.
Dated Westminster, 21 April 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Walter and Ralph,
23 July.

Writing of Wilham Stanwyg parson of Althorp in the diocese of
- Lincoln, being a release to Sir John de Scarle and John de Waltham
clerk, executors of Sir Nicholas de Spaigne late parson of the said
church, for a sum of money in hand paid to the said Wilham, of all
actions, plaints and demands before judges ecclesiastical or secular
for repair of the chancel, books and ornaments of the church, the
houses, gates, walls or rivers of the rectory or otherwise. Dated
London, 14 July 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 August.

Aug. 13. John abbot of St. John Colcestre to Wilham de Burstall clerk.
Drayton. Recognisance for 101., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands
and chattels in Essex.
Cancelled on payment.

Membrane 22d.

Writing of Wilham de Brightlegh of Devon and Lawrence his brother,
being a quitclaim to John Doget of Butterwyk and Alice his wife and
to the heirs and assigns of the said John, and also to Reyna who was
wife of Robert de Cayton, her heirs and assigns, of all and singular the
rents hereinafter mentioned and the manor of Duket by Totenham
CO. Middlesex and the lands likewise hereinafter mentioned ; reciting
a feoffment of the said manor by the said William lately made by
charter indented to the said Robert, Reyna and John, their heirs
and assigns, at a yearly rent of 10 marks payable at Michaelmas and
Easter by even portions to the said Wilham, his heirs and assigns,
power being reserved to them, if that rent be three days in arrear
after any term and after being by them or another in their name
demanded in the church of St. Margaret Lothebury London or in the
said manor, to enter and hold the same again in their former estate
without challenge of the said feoffees, unless within fifteen days after
such entry full payment should be made thereof with 18d. a day for
costs and expenses of their agent so entering the manor and demanding
the said rent for every day after such entry ; and reciting that the
said Robert and John after granted to the said Wilham, his heirs and
assigns, 10 marks 2d. of yearly rent to be taken at Michaelmas and
- - . Easter by even portions of all their tenements in the parishes of

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St. Margaret Lothebury and AUhallows Bredstrete in the city of London,
and that the said William by writing indented made a defeasance
of that rent so long as the first rent by the said charter indented reserved
should be fully paid, provided that if the first rent should without the
deed of him the said WiUiam, his heirs or assigns, be brought to nought
in part or in whole, it should be lawful for him and them to levy of
the second rent so much as should not be paid of the first, and that if the
first rent should not be fully paid and sufficient distress might not be
found in the said lands of Duket, or if the entry of the said William,
his heirs or assigns, upon those lands for the first rent unpaid or distress
taken for the same should be hindered by the said Robert or any
other tenant thereof, it should be lawful for them of the second rent
to take and have so much as should be unpaid of the first rent, so that
the said Wilham, his heirs and assigns, should ever have and take
one rent or other until they should enter again the lands of Duket
and hold the same for three weeks after such entry without being
contented of the rent as aforesaid ; and reciting further that the said
Wilham after granted the said rent for life to the said Lawrence
and his assigns, that after the said Robert's death the said John
Doget made a release of the said manor to the said Reyna, and that
she after made a feoffment thereof to the said John Doget and AUce
and to the heirs of the said John by name of a messuage, 300 acres of
land, 15 acres of meadow, 14 acres of wood and 40d. of rent in Totenham
and Hauringeseye co. Middlesex which her said husband and she and
the said John Doget lately had by gift and feoffment of William
de Brighlegh (sic) of Devon, cousin and heir of John de Stouford.
Witnesses : John de Scordissh, Richard Forster, John Wroth the
younger, Nicholas de Exton, Roger Laget, John Goldyng the elder,
John WhytweUe. Dated 10 May 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment at Brightlegh, 31 August this
year, before Henry Percehay by virtue of the king's writ of dedimus
potestatem, which is on the files for this year.

Writing of Roger de Harleston, being a quitclaim to Sir Robert
de Swyllyngton the uncle knight, Walter de Preston and John Broun
chaplains, their heirs and assigns, of the manor of Wympole co.
Cantebrigge which he the said Roger had by gift and feoffment of
Sir Warin de Bassyngbume of Wympole, and of all lands, rents and
services which he had by gift of the said Warin in the towns of Wympole,
Aruyngton, Craweden, Orwell, Malketon, Barneton and Everisdon
in the said county. Dated Westminster 10 October 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster,
12 October.

Charter of John Dautry, son and heir of John Dautry of Carleton
in Craven, being a gift and quitclaim with warranty to Robert de
Plesj^nton, his heirs and assigns, of all lands etc. in the towns of Great
Eccleston, Kyrkham and Kyrkpulton in Amnoudernesse (sic) which the
said Robert holds by grant of the said John the son or which ever were
of WiUiam Bartaille. Dated Great Eccleston, 6 September 49
Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 October.

Oct. 6. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of William Tomer,

Westminster. WUham Lark and John Hygyn of London to stay altogether the

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further execution of the king's late writ ordering the sheriffs to cause
Kichard Pountenay and Robert Pountenay esquires to come before
them, and to compel the said Richard and Robert to find mainpernors
who, under a pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon them for which the
sheriffs would answer, would mainpern the said Richard and Robert
that they should do or procure no bodily hurt or harm to John
Wolscroue chaplain, and if they should refuse, to commit them to
the nearest gaol there to abide until they would mhingly so do, and
if the said Richard and Robert or one of them be taken by virtue of
that writ, order to set them or either of them free without delay ; as
that writ issued at the suit of the said John Wolscroue, averring that
he was by the said Richard and Robert grievously threatened in life
and hmbs ; but the said William and the others, appearing in person
in chancery, have mainperned for them as aforesaid under a pain of
100 marks.

Oct. 22. John de Arundell knight, son of Richard earl of Arundell, to Ivo

Westminster, fitz Waryn knight, John de Chelreye clerk and Richard de Marlebergh,

executors of Agnes Mautravers. Recognisance for 1,200 marks,

to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in

Surrey.

Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by John de Chelreye.

Oct. 22. William Whyther of Dorset to John Pokeswelle, John Hundresfeld

Westminster, and John Tracy. Recognisance for 100?., to be levied etc. in Dorset.

John Pokeswelle, John Hundresfeld and John Tracy to William
Whyther. Recognisance for 100?., to be levied etc. in Dorset.

Writing of Robert Lambourne clerk, being a general release to
John de Bisshopeston clerk, his heirs and executors, of all actions
real and personal. Dated London, 20 October 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 October.

Membrane 21d.

Aug. 15. John Lambume is sent to the abbot and convent of Athelyngnye,

. Drayton, to take for Ufe such maintenance in that house as Walter de Stodeley

deceased had at the king's command. By p.s. [30609.]

Aug. 31. John Wyght of Kyngeston the king's Serjeant is sent to the prior

Rockingham, and convent of Andevere, to take for life such maintenance in that

house as John Westele deceased had there likewise at the king's

command. By p.s. [30636.]

Sept. 1. To the coUectors of customs and subsidies in the port of the city

Bookingham. of London. Order, for particular causes, to cause proclamation to
be made withui that port on the king's behalf forbidding any merchant
or other native or alien by virtue of any command of the king to the
collectors heretofore made or otherwise after Michaelmas next until
further order to take any wool, hides or woolfells over to any foreign
parts, or cause them to be so taken, under pain of forfeiture, but to
suffer all such merchants so to do without let until that feast, the
customs, subsidies and duties being first paid. By K. and C.

[Fcedera.]

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The like to the collectors in the port of Gippewych and in nine
other ports ; also to the sheriff of Dorset, mutatis mutandis.
[Ibid.]

Aug. 24. To Adam de Everyngham and his fellows, guardians of the peace
Blatherwick. and justices of oyer and terminer in Notynghamshire. Order, if
William de Fournyvalle, John de Walkemulle and John ' of the Hulle '
be before them indicted for aiding and abetting the death of Robert
Barbour, [slam] by Jolm Clegge who is not yet convicted it is said,
and for harbouring the said John Clegge, and if John Clegge be not
yet convicted, to stay the exigents and the pubhcation of outlawry
against them and command the same to be stayed until the said
principal shall be convicted ; as the king has learned that they are
so indicted, and that the said justices are purposing to proceed against
them on those charges although John Clegge is not yet convicted,
which if it were suffered would tend to contempt of the king and to
a breach of the law and custom of England.

Sept. 3. To the sheriff of Berkshire. Order by mainprise of Thomas Taillour,

Kockingham. WilUam Morton, John Welewas and WUham Palmere to stay the
taking of the body of any of the tenants of the manor of Farendon,
although lately by writ the king ordered the sheriff to commit to prison
all men and tenants of the said manor conspiring and confederate
together, whom by inquisition or otherwise he should find to have
done or attempted aught which may tend to a breach of the peace,
there to be kept in safe custody until they should find security to stand
to right in that behalf ; as the said Thomas and the others, tenants
of the said manor appearing in person in chancery, have mainpemed
each for other and for the residue of the said tenants to answer before
the king or elsewhere as he vnll appoint to any who will make complaint,
and to stand to right concerning the premises.

Sept. 7. Alexander de la Buterie the king's Serjeant is sent to the abbot and

Bockingham. convent of Fountains, to take for life such maintenance in that house as

John Salle3'^e deceased had at the king's command. By p.s. [30648.]

Sept. 22. To the mayor and constable of the staple of the town of St. Botolph.
Westminster. Order, upon the petition of John Credy and Francis Johanni merchants
of the old Stress' of Florence, by mainprise of the said John of the
fellowship of the old Stress', Peter Mark of the fellowship of the
Albertini and Peter Peragle of the fellowship of the new Stross',
to cause certain wool to be dearrested and delivered to the said mer-
chants to make their advantage thereof at their pleasure, and if there be
cause wherefore they ought not so to do, order to be before the king
and council at Westminster within eight days after the receipt of
these presents to shew forth the same and further to do and receive
what shall then and there be by the council appointed, bringing this
writ ; as their petition shews that at the said town the said John and
Francis bought 29 sarplers of wool and marked the same with their
mark, that at the suit of John Driffeld and others the said wool is
in that staple arrested for particular causes, and that the mayor and
constable have taken no heed to receive the said merchants to make
their excuses touching the same, praying for remedy ; and the said
John Credy, Peter and Peter, appearing in person before the king and

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253

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Membrane 2\d — cont.

' council, have mainpemed to answer touching the premises and for

the said wool before the council at Westminster or before the mayor
and constable in the said staple, as shall be by the king and council
appointed.

Sept. 27. John Brodok of London ' fisshmongere ' to Richard Mory of
Westminster. Clerkenwell. Recognisance for 20?., to be levied, in default of
payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.

Charter of Thomas Boudy chaplain, giving with warranty to William
Walworth, Agnes who was wife of Adam Fraunceys, Simon de Mordon,
Wilham Haldene, John Aubrey, Nicholas Brembre, John Philipot,
John Fifhyde, John Ussher and William Whetelee citizens of London,

J their heirs and assigns, 10 acres of land in Eye sometime of John de

Padyngton, and granting to them with the hke warranty the reversion
of a messuage, 34 acres of land and IJ acre of meadow in the town of
Eye sometime of John de Padyngton, and of all other lands, rents
and services late of John de Padyngton in the towns of Eye and

. . Westminster now held for life by William But and Joan his wife with

reversion to him the said Thomas. Witnesses : Walter Leycestre,
Richard Rook, Roger de Sudbury, Robert Hagbourne, William de
Hulle. Dated Eye, 20 August 49 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 September.

Sept, 9. To the abbess and convent of Godestowe. Order to grant to John

Westminster, de Wendlyngburgh the younger the king's clerk such a yearly pension
in that house as shall befit the givers and should bind the receiver to
them, making him thereupon letters patent under the chapter seal,
and writing again without delay what they will do ; as the abbess
by reason of her new creation is bound in such a pension to one of the
king's clerks at the king's nomination, until provision of a benefice
shall by the abbess be made him ; and the king has nominated the
said John, whose advancement he has at heart. By p.s. [30656.*]

Oct. 11. Richard Sampson is sent to the abbot and convent of Thornton,

Eltham. to have such maintenance as John atte Halle deceased or any other

had in that abbey. By p.s. [30709.]

Writing of John de Bisshopeston clerk, being a receipt and

acquittance to Robert Lambourne clerk and Thomas Brodok for 20

marks in full of all moneys due to this date ; and a general release

■ to them of all actions real and personal. Dated London, 20 July

49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 October.

Membrane 20d.

July 15. To Edward prince of Wales duke of Cornwall and earl of Chester.

Westminster. Order on sight of these presents forthwith to send express commands

to his ministers within the said principaUty and county to publish

in singular the ports and places therein the truce now newly made

between the king and his adversaries of France, the form whereof

* The warrant is dated Rockingham castle, Sept. 10,

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the king is sending to him upon a schedule enclosed, and to cause the
same to be kept.
[Feeder a. 1

July 15. To the sheriff of Somerset and Dorset. Like order to cause the
Westminster, said truce, the form whereof the king is sending upon a schedule
enclosed, to be proclaimed in those counties, and to be kept.

The like to singular the sheriffs and to the cities throughout England ;
also to William Latymor constable of Dovorre castle and warden of
the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant there.
{Ihid.]

Truce made and agreed generally and universally by land and sea
between the king and his adversary of France for them, their children,
the said adversary's brethren, their subjects, alhes, auxiharies and
adherents whatsoever, their realms, lands, countries, dominions,
powers and districts, and especially for John duke of Brittany and
Henry calhng himself king of Castille, their subjects etc., the realm
of Castille and other realms held by the said Henry, his lands etc.
This truce shall begin in Pykardy and Vermondoys, in all the country
this side the river Oyse and all the realm of England on the day of
the date of these presents, to wit 27 June, the seaports excepted where
it shall begin on the day hereinafter declared, in Normandy, France
and Champaigne, Burgundy and Doulphyne 2 July next, in Brittany,
Anjow, Mayne and Torayne 7 July, in Paitow, Santonge, Engemoys,
Auv[er]gn, Lymosyn, Berry and Bourbonoys and in the county of
Ferois 16 July, in Agenoys, Bourdoloys, Gaconnoys, Berne, Bigore
and other parts of Guyen and Langedoc and generally in all other
parts of the realm of France not herein named 22 July, in the realm
of Castille 2 August, by sea from Lescluse in Flanders to the mouth
of the Sayne and throughout the ports of England opposite 9 July,
from the mouth of the Sayne to Rochel and throughout the ports
in England opposite 17 July, from la Rochel to Burdeux and Baion
22 July, and generally throughout the other ports and portions of the
realm of France, England and Castille and other the dominions of
the said kings, their allies etc. by land and sea 2 August ; and the
same shall last from the days above mentioned until the last day of
June 1376 at sunrise in every country. French.

[Ihid.]

Oct. 3. Thomas Torell to Thomas de Newenham clerk, John Ednesore and

Westminster. Thomas Rocheford. Recognisance for 80Z., to be levied, in default
of payment, of his lands and chattels in Cambridgeshire,

Cancelled on paijment, acknowledged by the said Thomas de Newenham
and John.

Sept. 19. To the sheriff of Hertford. Order by mainprise of Nicholas Blake
Westminster, of Ware and John Warenner of Ware of Hertfordshire to stay the
further execution of the king's late writ ordering the sheriff to attach
Maud Broke of Spaldj^ng so as to have her before the justices at
Westminster in the octaves of Michaelmas to answer as well the king
as Richard Smelt of Ware wherefore without reasonable cause and
the said Richard's licence she withdrew from his service before the
term agreed, contrary to the ordinance by the king and council

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made for the common weal, and if she be taken for that cause to set
her free without delay, bringing this writ before the said Justices ; as
the said Nicholas and Johi, appearing in person in chancery, have
mainpemed under a pain of lOZ. to have her body before the said
justices at that day.

Charter of Blanche Wake lady of Lydell, giving with warranty to
John de Oustwyk, Robert de Garton rector of Snaves and Richard
son of John Thorgot, their heirs and assigns, 35 acres of land, 8 acres

I rood of meadow, 6| acres of pasture and alder wood in Great Teye
as fully as the said Blanche had the same by gift and feoffment of
Nicholas de Sutton parson of Great Wygbergh, John de la Rokel,
Wilham de la Rokel late parson of Reddegrave and Adam Waryn
of Colcestre. Witnesses : Sir Richard de Waldegrave, Sir Robert
Corbet, Sir Robert de Teye knights, John de Burgh parson of Colne
Wake, John atte Hill, John Colop. Dated Brunne castle, the morrow
of Michaelmas 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment at Westdepyng, 7 April last,
before Richard de Treton clerk by virtue of the king's writ of dedimus
Tpotestatem, which is on the files for this year.

Writing of William de Montagu earl of Sahsbury and lord of Man,
being a release to Richard de Chaddeslee his clerk of all actions to
date, as he has rendered to the earl before the auditors appointed for
the purpose a final account for the time he was receiver of the earl's
treasure, and the earl has received of him full payment of all debts,
accounts and arrears. Dated London, 1 October 49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster,

II October.

Writing of Thomas de Bysshopeston, son and heir of Roger de
Bysshopeston, granting with warranty to Richard de Kyngton parson
of Scheldon and Richard Botiller chaplain, their heirs and assigns,
the reversion of the manor of Larkestoke co. Gloucestre, a messuage
in Bysswode, a field called Sorelesfeld in Lapworth, a messuage and
croft in Lapworthe sometime held in bondage by Walter Bonde with
the body of Thomas son of Walter atte Knyhtes and all that goes
with him, all the outwood of Bysswode, the manor of Bysswode and
all the lands, rents and services in Lapworthe and Rowynton sometime
held by Maud de Cantelowe, thirteen messuages, eight virgates of land,
10 acres of meadow, 4 acres of wood, 30 acres of waste and 8s. of rent
in PipeweU and Waresleye co. Wircestre with the bodies of neifs there
dwelling and all that goes with them, and aU. the lands, rents and
services in Hulle and in More by Eladebury co. Wircestre and in Lyndon
CO. Warrewyk sometime held by Joan who was wife of Thomas de
Bysshopeston with the neifs dwelhng in Hulle and More aforesaid
and aU that goes with them, all now held for life without impeachment
of waste by Beatrice de Bysshopeston with reversion after her death
to him the said Thomas son of Roger. Witnesses : John Pecchee,
Thomas de Erdyngton knights, Richard de Whitacre, John Walshe,
Richard Busshel. Dated Sheldon, Sunday before St. Margaret
48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment at Sheldon, Tuesday before
St. Margaret last, before Roger de Kirketon, by virtue of the king's
writ of dedimus potestatem, which is on the files for this year.

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Oct. 20. John Parker of Olneye to William Lovet lord of Lyscombe.

Westminster. Recognisance for 240Z., to be levied, in default of payment, of his
lands and chattels in Warwickshire.
Cancelled on payment.

Indenture made on Sunday after St. Michael in Monte Tuwha
49 Edward III, being a defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon
condition that John Parkere of Olneye or some other in his name
pay to William Lovet lord of Lyscoumbe or to his attorney at Lyscombe
40Z. in the octave.s of St. Martin next, 40L in the octaves of St. Hilary
following, and 40L in the octaves of Easter following. Dated London,
as above.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said WilUam in the chancery
at Westminster, 20 October.

Oct. 20. William Peraunt is sent to the prior and convent of Andevere, to

Westminster, have for life such maintenance in that priory as John de Westle

deceased had at the king's command. [See p.s. 30729.]

Membrane 19d.

Sept. 2. To the sheriff of York. Order by mainprise of WiUiam Wyghtman,

Kockingham. John atte Halle and John Depyng of Lincolnshire to stay the taking
of the body of Robert de Markham chaplain, bringing this writ before
the justices of the Bench ; as by writ de judicio, tested by Robert
Belknap chief justice of the Bench, the king ordered the sheriff to
take the said defendant so as to have him before the chief justice
and his fellows at a set day yet to come, to answer Joan who was
wife of Thomas de Foumyvalle knight concemiag an alleged trespass
at Treton ; and now on behalf of the said defendant petition is made
to the king for a stay, as he is ready to answer her the day the said
writ is returnable and to stand to right in aU things, and the said
WiUiam, John and John, appearing in person in chancery, have
mainpemed under a pain of 10 marks to have him before the said
justices at the aforesaid day.

Charter of John Doget called Boterwik citizen of London, giving
with warranty to WiUiam Walworth, Agnes who was wife of Adam
Fraunceys, Simon de Mordon, WiUiam Haldene, John Aubrey, Nicholas
Brembre, John PhiUpot, John Fifhide, John Ussher and William
Whetelee citizens of London, their heirs and assigns, aU his lands,
rents and services and the reversions of all such in the towns and
parishes of Westminster, Eye, Knyghtebrigge, Kensyngton, Brompton,
Chelchhethe, Totenham and Haryngeay and elsewhere in Middlesex,
with meadows, feedings, pastures, woods, hedges, ditches, ways,
commons, suits of court etc. Witnesses : John Shordych, WiUiam
atte Watre, John Samford, Thomas de Waudene, Ivo de Fulham,
John Fraunklej'n, William Brienge, WiUiam HuUe. Dated
Westminster, 20 August 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 September.

Sept. 27. WiUiam Catour of Redyng to Nicholas de Carreu. Recognisance
Westminster, for 40 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and
chattels in Berkshire.

49 EDWARD III. 257

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Aug. 15. John Sfcygeyn messenger of the king's chamber is sent to the prior

Drayton, and convent of Christ Church London, to take for life such maintenance

of that house as Walter de Stodeley deceased used to have therein.

By p.s. [30608.]

Writuig of Thomas Hynton, cousin and heir of Ralph de Wedon
knight, being a quitclaim to Hugh Cheyne of the manor of Rolveston
CO. Leycester. Dated 10 September 49 Edward III.

Memorandtim of acknowledgment, 2 October.

Writing of Agnes de Sonderlond, being a quitclaim with warranty
to Thomas son of Thurstan de Tildeslegh, his heirs and assigns, of all
messuages, lands etc. which she had in the hamlet of Chaydok in the
town of Tildeslegh. Dated Crebelgate London, Friday after Michaelmas
49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 October.

Oct. 19. Richard Stury knight to John de Dounham. Recognisance for

Westminster. 1,000 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and
chattels in Worcestershire.
Cancelled on payment.

John de Dounham to Richard Stury knight. Recognisance for
1,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Norhamptonshire.
Cancelled on payment.

Membrane I8d.

Writing of John Wyneslowe of Honysdon the elder, being a quitclaim
with warranty to John Wynselowe the younger his brother, WiUiam
Eynsham, Philip Yonge, John Cosyn citizens and pepperers of London
and John Wiltshire of Heydon co. Essex, their heirs and assigns, of
all right present or future in all the lands, rents and services now
held by his said brother and the others in the town of Honysdon
sometime of John Wynselowe his father. Witnesses : John Rugewyne,
Richard Brawghyng, Nicholas Blake the younger, Richard Heyle,
William Rokesburgh, Thomas Boukoc, John Parker of Honysdon.
Dated Honysdon, 19 October 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 October.

Writing of William Lovet lord of Liscoumbe, being a quitclaim
with warranty to John Parker of Olneye, his heirs and assigns, of
the manor of Holte with appurtenances in Warwykshire and
Leycestreshire. Witnesses : William de Spaygne of Medburne,
William Dextre of Halghton, Ralph Notyngham of Blaston, John
atte Welle of Drayton, WilUam Nel of the same. Dated London,
Saturday after St. Michael in Monte Tumha 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 October.

Oct. 23. Thomas de Grauntson, John Broumwych and John de Eyllesford

Westminster, knights and John de Oldecastel to John de Mountagu knight. Joint
and several recognisance for 400 marks, to be levied, in default of
payment, of their lands and chattels in Kent.

CR 17

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Indenture of defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon condition
that Sir Thomas de Graimtson, Sir John Brumwj^ch, Sir John de
Eyllesford knights and John de Oldecastel shall pay or cause to be
paid 400 marks to Sir Jolm Mountagu knight, his attorney or executors
in London at the Temple church in ' Fletestre ' within three years from
this date, to wit 44?. 8s. lO^d. at Easter next, 44L 85. lOJd. at Michaelmas
following or within a quinzaine of those terms, and so from year to
year until the whole be paid. Dated London, 24 October the same
year. French.

Memorandum of aclaiowledgment, 23 October.

Indenture of defeasance of the warranty clause in a deed of quitclaim
enrolled of the manor of EtonTregos co. Hereford, made to Sir Thomas
de Grauntson knight by Sir John de Mountagu knight, witnessing
that Sir Thomas, his heirs or assigns, shall take no advantage thereof
by writ of warranty of charter, voucher or otherwise save only to bar
any action of Sir John and his heirs in time to come. Dated London,
22 October 49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 October.

Writing of John Mountagu knight, being a quitclaim with warranty
to Thomas de Grauntson knight, his heirs and assigns, of the manor
of Eton Tregos co. Hereford. Witnesses : Edmund de Mortuo Marl
earl of March, Gilbert Talbot, John Lovel, John Bromwych, John
Eylesford, John de la Wode knights, John Oldecastell, Philip Holgot.
Dated Eton aforesaid, Friday the feast of St. Matthew 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 October.

Oct. 27. William Archebaud ' assewer ' is sent to the abbot and convent of

Westminater. Glastonbury, to take for life such maintenance in that house as Walter

Wyght deceased had at the king's command. By p.s. [30738.]

Oct. 28. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Thomas Dedemore

Westminster, and Wilham de London to stay the taking of the body of John
Dedemore clerk, although lately upon the petition of John Torold and
WiUiam Legge of London ' carter,' averring that the said clerk
threatened them in their bodies and limbs, the king ordered the sheriffs
to cause him to come before them, and to compel him to find
mainpernors who, under a pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon them,
would mainpem him that he should cause or procure no hurt or harm
to the complainants, and if he should refuse, to commit him to Neugate
gaol, there to be kept in safe custody until he would willingly so do ;
as the said Thomas and William de London, appearing in person in
chancery, have mainperned under a pain of 40l. that he shall cause
or procure no bodily hurt or harm to the complainants.

Writing of Walter Colingboume, being a quitclaim with warranty
to William Hechecok of Chaldebourne, his heirs and assigns, of all
lands, rents and services in the town of Andovere co. Hampton sometime
of John Ingulf . Witnesses: Michael Skyllyng, Nicholas Bray, Edmund
Spircok, Robert May, John London. Dated Andovere, the feast of
All Saints 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 September {sic).

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Writing of John Osbem, one of the executors of Godfrey de la Rokele,
being a receipt and acquittance to Robert de Muskham clerk for 201.
in part of a greater sum. Dated London, 3 June 49 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 November.

Membrane Vld.

Oct. 22. Richard de Claypole to John de Beverle esquire. Recognisance for

Weatminater. 60Z., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Surrey.

Writing of Reynold Bemeres parson of Depedene, John Chareman
of Riclyngg and Richard Haselbech perpetual vicar of Wymbisch,
being a grant to Robert de Lambome parson of Wymbisch for his
life of a yearly rent of 100s., to be taken at Easter and Michaelmas
by even portions of all their lands in the towns of Wymbisch, Thaxestede
and the hamlet of Yerdlee co. Essex sometime of John de Wymbisch
and John Elys, with power to distrain for arrears. Witnesses :
Thomas Brodok, John Freman, John Hervy, William Colwelle,
John Michel, John Schepherde, John Jemes. Dated Wymbisch,
1 October 47 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 October this year.

Charter of Thomas Kyng of Totenham, cousin and heir of John
Bernes citizen and alderman of London, giving with warranty to
Henry bishop of Wircestre, Nicholas Carewe, Richard Lyons and
Henry Medbourne clerk, their heirs and assigns, all lands, rents and
services and the reversions of tenants whatsoever, when they shall
fall in, which the said Thomas has in the towns of Edelmeton, Totenham
and Schordich co. Middlesex and Eltham co. Kent, except 10 acres
of wood in Totenham called Berwyswode and 5 acres of meadow in
that town, aU which premises were sometime of the said John Bernes.
Witnesses : Sir John Knyvet then chancellor. Sir John Cavendissh
and Sir Robert Bealknap then justices, John Wroth, WiUiam Pymme,
John Goldyng. Dated Edelmeton, 24 October 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at London,
25 October.

Charter of Adam Berden rector of St. Mary atte Hulle London and
John Stokyngbury citizen and fishmonger of London, demising to
Isabel who was wife of William Olneye late citizen and fishmonger
of London, her heirs and assigns, all the lands, rents etc. in Sopereslane
in the parish of St. Pancraoe London, in breadth between Sopereslane
on the east and a tenement of Adam Stable on the west, and in length
extending from Yeuwenelane towards the south to a void piece of
ground in Sopereslane towards the north, sometime of John Olneye
knight, which they had by bequest of her said husband, as contained
in his will proved, published and enrolled in the hustiag of London
holden for pleas of land on Monday before St. Margaret 49 Edward
III ; William Walworth being then mayor of London, Richard
Lyouns and William Wodehous sheriffs, and Adam Stable alderman
of the ward. Witnesses : John Haddele, William Essex, John Dovy,
John Organ. Dated London, Saturday the Nativity of St. Mary
the same year.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Adam in the chancery
at Westminster 24 October

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Sept. 22. William de Eyston of Istelworth is sent to the abbot of Peterborough,

Westminster, to have such maintenance in that abbey as Reynold Barber deceased

had at the king's command. By p.s. [30672.]

Thomas de Eyston of Istelworth is sent to the abbot of Pippewell,
to have such maintenance in that abbey as William de Eyston
his brother lately had at the king's command. By p.s. [30675.]

Charter of Ralph de Restwold, giving his manors with warranty
to William de Shiltwode parson of Chelreye, William Baylemond and
John de Foreye and to their heirs, namely the manor of Crowemersh
Giffard co. Oxford with all other his lands in that county, his manor
of la Lee co. Berkes with all his lands in that county, and his manor
of la Hyle co. WUtesir with all other his lands in that county. Witnesses :
Gilbert Wace, William Mackeneye knights, Henry Stormy, Robert
Lenham, Thomas Doyly, Andrew de Stratton. Dated Crowemersh
Gyffard, the feast of St. Luke 38 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 October this year.

Charter of William de Shiltwode parson of Chelreye, Wilham
Baylemond and John de Foreye, giving their manors, namely the manors
of Crowemerssh Gyfiard co. Oxford, la Lee co. Berkes and la Hyle
CO. Wiltesir, with all their lands in those counties which they lately
had by gift of Ralph de Restwold, to the said Ralph and his assigns
during his life, and after his death to him and his executors for ten
years longer, with remainder after that term to William his son and
to the heirs male of William's body, remainder for lack of such issue
to Ralph brother of the said William and to the heirs male of his body,
remainder to Elizabeth daughter of Ralph de Restwold and to the
heirs male of her body, remainder to Joan sister of the said Elizabeth
and to the heirs male of her body, remainder to WiUiam de Mackeneye
knight and to the heirs male of his body, remainder to the right heirs
of the said Ralph de Restwold. Witnesses : Thomas de SakevUle,
Gilbert Wace knights, Henry Sturmy, Robert Lenham, Thomas
Doylly, Andrew de Stratton. Dated Crowemersh Giffard, the feast
of St. Luke 39 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 October this year.

Oct. 26. To John Cavendissh and his fellows, justices appointed to hold

Westminster, pleas before the king. Order not to compel Ralph Basset of Sapecote
knight, or cause him to be compelled by reason of the lordship of
Byteham and the lands which were of Robert de Colvylle there to be
put upon assizes, juries or other recognitions whatsoever before them,
contrary to custom ; as neither he nor the said Robert nor his
ancestors, being lords of Byteham and tenants of those lands, ought
by reason of the same to be put thereupon, nor heretofore used so
to be.

Membrane 16d.

Oct. 9. To the abbot and convent of St. Augustine Canterbury. Order to

Westminster, grant to Thomas de Sabrichesworth the king's clerk such a yearly

pension of that house as shall befit the givers and should bind the

receiver to them, making him thereupon letters patent under the

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chapter seal, and writing again without delay what they will do ;
as by reason of his new creation the abbot is bound m such a pension
to one of the kmg's clerks at the king's nomination until provision of a
benefice shall by the abbot be made him ; and the king has nominated
the said Thomas, whose advancement he has at heart. By p.s.

Oct. 3. To the sheriffs of London. Order to stay altogether the further

Westminster, execution of the king's late writ ordering them to cause Thomas de
Swafham to come before them, and to compel him to find security, under
a pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon him for which they would answer,
that he should not without the king's special licence depart to any
foreign parts, nor there prosecute aught or cause aught to be prosecuted
that might tend to the prejudice of the king or people, nor send any
man thither for the purpose, and if he should refuse, to commit him
to prison there to abide until he would willingly so do ; and order
by mainprise of Robert Boxford ' draper,' John Blak ' commongere,'
William Stoket of London ' dyer,' and Henry Grendon ' taillour '
of the city of London to set the said Thomas free from prison if taken
for that cause, any command of the king to them addressed to the
contrary notwithstanding ; as that writ issued upon information
received that the said Thomas purposed to pass to foreign parts in
order to prosecute many things to the prejudice of the king and
people ; but the said Robert and the others have mainpemed in
chancery as aforesaid under a pain of 200Z.

Oct. 28. To John de Cavendissh and his fello\^'s, justices appointed to hold

Westminster, pleas before the king. Order to stay until the octaves of St. Hilary
next the process touching the presentments hereinafter mentioned ;
as the king has learned that before the said justices at Lincoln
presentment is now made that, whereas the citizens of Lincoln hold
that city and the suburb of the king at fee farm for 180L yearly payable
at the exchequer, and have in aid of their farm the return of all writs
and exchequer summonses of green wax, with all liberties and free
customs to them granted of old time by the king's forefathers and
confirmed by the king, namely that all pleas of land and other
whatsoever shall be held in the city hall of pleas called the (SildhaU
and not elsewhere contrary to their will, also ' inffangthef,'
' outfangthef,' the chattels of felons and fugitives, the assize of bread
and ale, the trial of measures and weights and aU other things which
pertain to the office of the market, and the profits thereof arising in
the said city and suburb, with all other liberties contained in
the charters of the king and his forefathers, Oliver de Barton
constable of Lincoln castle and his ministers, and the said Oliver's
predecessors from the 23rd year of the reign have by colour of their
office and by power taken away and do yet daily take away from the
said citizens all the aforesaid powers, taking to them the profits thereof

arising, save the returns of writs, levies of green wa.Y, nognisa.nce of
pleas of land, assizes of fresh force, writs of right and of proofs of
testaments concerning lands therein devised in the bailey, of which
liberties the said citizens are and have ever heretofore been seised
since the date of the said charters and confirmations, and that whereas
the said constable and his predecessors used of old time to hold only
a court baron at the castle gate every three weeks, taking cognisance
of debts not exceeding 40s. and that only of men residing within the

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bailey of Lincoln, and not attaching any man by his body at the suit
of any plaintiff nor imprisoning any, the said Oliver, his ministers
and their predecessors have drawn to them in the said courts, which
they now hold every eight days, and have usurped pleas of debt of what-
soever sum as well of men not residing within the said bailey as of those
residing therein, do take by their bodies defendants in pleas of trespass,
and uiilawfully take away from the said citizens attachments, fines and
amercements pertaining to the office of the market, chattels of felons
and fugitives, and all other profits which the citizens used to take
within the bailey aforesaid, which is the third part of the city and was
the beginning thereof, to the grievous damage of the citizens, contrary
to the said charters, and to the diminution of the king's farm ; and
that it is hkewise presented that, whereas the king and his forefathers
granted to the citizens of Lincoln a fair (feriam) to be holden in Neuport
street in the suburb of Lincohi and not elsewhere from the feast of
St. Botolph to that of St. Peter and St. Paul and for thirteen days
following, the said constable and his ministers have for sixteen years
past until now at the time of the fair drawn to them stallage within
the bailey, which is without the bounds of the fair (nundinarum), that
whereas on Sundays and feast days no market used to be held in any
place of the said city or suburb in the autumn season and no hiring
of reapers or servants save at Neuport cross only, the said Oliver and
his ministers do all the autunui season draw to them at the bailey such
markets and liirings of servants, taking stallage and other profits
thereof, whereby the citizens have for that time wholly lost all profits
thereof arising, and reapers, workmen and servants are more dearly
hired for that the mayor and bailiffs are by the said constable and
ministers hindered from chastisement thereof, to the damage of the
citizens, the diminution of the king's farm, and the oppression and
impoverishment of the people of the said city and country hiring reapers,
servants and workmen ; and now on behalf of John duke of Lancastre
the king is informed that he ought to have the office of constable of
Lincohi castle and all and singular the hberties, quittances and customs
aforesaid so presented, and that although he and all his ancestors
used to have such hberties, quittances and customs within the bailey
of the said city, and used to exercise the same by the constable of the
said castle and his ministers time out of mind, the said Ohver being
constable thereof, who is by the duke deputed to exercise the same
by virtue of his office, is attached before the said justices by reason
of the presentments aforesaid, and unduly troubled and hindered,
wherefore on behalf of the duke petition is made to the king for a
stay, seeing that in his absence all the memoranda and evidences
in regard to his right herein are shut up in the duke's treasury, so that
in his absence his attorneys may not without them conveniently
shew and declare the same ; and in consideration that the said duke
has at the king's command journeyed over sea for furtherance of the
business of the rpalm, it is t.Vie king's will that he be not prejudiced
touching his right while he shall so stand without the realm.

Nov. 7. To the sheriff of Cumberland. Order, if Adam de Shortrigge and

Westminster. Adam son of John de Dronnok be not yet convicted of the felonies

hereinafter mentioned, if Adam Hocchebeger be of good fame and

imprisoned for consenting and abetting in those felonies and for no

other cause, and if he shall find mainpernors who will mainpem to

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have him before the king's justices at the king's command to stand
to right according to the law and custom of England in case the king
or any other wUl take up a cause against him after the said principals
shall be convicted, to set him free by such mainprise according to
the statute, bringing before the justices the mainpernors' names and
this writ ; as on his behalf it is shewn the king that by certain his
enemies he is indicted for consenting and abetting in certain felonies
[committed] by the said principals, who are not yet convicted of the
same, and is for that cause taken and imprisoned in the gaol of Karliol
castle, and that although he has many times offered mainpernors to
mainpern him according to the statute published at Westminster,
wherein it is contained that men indicted for so consenting and
abetting are replevisable, provided they be of good fame, until the
principals be convicted of such felonies, the sheriff has hitherto deferred
and does yet defer to receive those mainpernors and to set him free
from the said gaol, to the peril of his life and contrary to the statute.

Nov. 6. To the sheriffs of London. Order without delay to set free Nicholas

Westminster. Munroos, John de Mar, John le Lyle, John Keer, Thomas Geen, John
Richardesson, William Aleynesson, Robert Adamson, William
Henrysson, WUham Elysson and Adam Jonesson of Scotland from
Neugate prison, if detained for the cause hereinafter mentioned and
for none other ; as lately the king ordered the sheriffs to certify in
chancery under their seals the cause of those men's arrest and
imprisonment, and the sheriffs returned that they were lately arrested
by order of the council, upon information of Nicholas Potyn searcher
of the king's forfeitures in the river Thames and the port of London,
for an alleged robbery of wool and other merchandise by them
committed at sea upon William BokereU of Scotland and other
merchants ; and for particular causes the king's wiU is that the said
Scotsmen be no longer imprisoned in his prison.

Writing of Nicholas Pitz Simond, brother and heir of Edward Fitz
Simond knight, being a quitclaim with warranty to Richard Lyouns
citizen of London, his heirs and assigns, of the manor of Liston called
the Netherhalle and the advowson of Liston church. Witnesses : William
Halden, Robert Hatfeld aldermen of London, Thomas MaundeviUe
and Thomas de Hoo knights, John Edenesore, John Boterwyk, Thomas
Santon. Dated London, 12 November 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 November.

Membrane 15d.

Indenture made at Meriet, Monday after St. Andrew 43 Edward III,
between William Cheyngny the escheator of the one part, the counsel
of Sir John de Meriet son and heir of Sir John de Meriet of the second
part, and Maud who was wife of the said Sir John the elder of the
third part, witnessing that by virtue of a writ to him addressed the
escheator has delivered to the said Sir John the son, late in the king's
wardship, two thirds of the manor of Meriet, as limited by metes and
bounds and by assignments of tenants, with the advowson of the
church and right of presentation thereto when void for his turn to
those two thirds pertaining, and liberty of view of frankpledge and
of all profits thereto pertaining to be taken upon his own soil and of
his tenants everywhere ; that by virtue of another writ to him

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addressed the escheator has dehvered in dower to the said Maud a
third part of the said manor, limited by metes and bounds as well
by common counsel of Sir John as by her assent, with the advowson
of the church and the presentation thereto when void for her turn
to her third part pertaining, and hberty of view of frankpledge and
of all profits as aforesaid, so that all profits arising upon the highway
or the public street be divided proportionally between the said John
and Maud, and be pleaded and determined in the court of him or her,
being the first comer, by whose ministers the attachment or arrest
shall be made. Particulars of that third part : the eastern grange,
the byre and pigstye by the high chamber, so that the void ground
in the court shall be for an easement in common according to their
portion, the eastern part of the garden with half the nursery (de la
noresirie), namely the northern part, a third part of the park on the
west, a third part of ' Egwode ' on the west with the cleared land
(terra frisca) thereto adjacent on the west, a third part of the
cleared land above the wood enclosed on the west side, 14 acres
of meadow, whereof 10 acres in the Hampme on the south side
and 4 acres in Elyngham on the west side, a third part of
' Flexlond ' on the east side, a third part of one cuUura by the
' Roughrewe ' on the upper side by ' Lanshiacre,' a third part of
one cuUura called ' Roughrewe ' on the east side by ' LiteUopene,'
a third part of ' Annoteforlang ' on the east side, a third part of
Wedeham through the midst, a third part of ' Wodeforlang ' in the
longer ' forlang ' on the west side, a third part of the same cultura
' shiortelond ' on the east side, a third part in the HuUe on the east
side, a third part in ' Collecroft ' on the south side, a third part of
' longelond Basteheie ' through the midst, a third part of one cuUura
called ' Nyeacre ' on the south side, a third part of the ' Heftelond '
on the east side, a third part of ' Copmoorforlang ' on the west side,
a third part at ' Yaldelond ' through the midst, a third part of
' Netheryalleworth ' in the midst, a third part of ' Overyalleworth '
on the south side, a third part in ' Overecleyhulle ' on the west side,
a third part in ' ISTetheroleihuUe ' in the midst, the whole cultura of
' Nith[er]witeleie ' with 2 J acres of ' Overewiteleie ' on the west side,
a third part of ' Bokedol ' by the church on the west side, a third part
of ' Bokedol ' by the highway in the midst, a third part of ' Bokedol
in Feslond ' on the west side ; in Berdone, the whole cultura called
' Hefdlond,' a tliird part of Berdone by ' Caudwillake ' by the ' asshe,'
a third part of the cleared land in Berdone on the east side, a third
part of the cleared land there on the north side ; the rents and services,
customs and works of Wilham Slade, Amice Uppehulle, Robert
Fromond, Nicholas Bonde, Henry Stilour, Hugh Stilord, Adam Tette,
John Lomb, Wilham Eustacz and Robert Stilord which they were
used to do for their lands in villenage, also of John Bourtour for lands
in villenage, besides that he or any tenant thereof shall render to
Sir John 20d. at four terms in the year and lOf geese at the Gule of
August, and no other works, rents, services or profits arising by John
Bourtour's death, also of lands in villenage late of Roger Niwman,
besides that Sir John shall take of the said Roger or the tenant thereof
13ld. at four terms of the year, and no other rents, services or profits,
also the rents and services which John Hellew, Nicholas Degher and
John Lond used to do for lands held for life according to the custom
of the manor, the rents and services arising from lands at the

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Blakehalle now held by Geoffrey Aisshlond, and ^d. of yearly rent
from 1 acre of land now held by William Virgene, therents and services,
customs and works which Alexander Snel, Thomas Trepel, John
Stilord, Philip Bat, Roger Tette, Philip Smyth and Adam Tette were
used to do for divers lands held according to the custom of the manor,
31s. only of yearly rent arising from ' Lockesmille ' with the
land adjacent now held by John Ganoun according to the custom
of the manor, and the residue of the rent thereof arising Sir John
shall yearly take, the rents and services, customs and works which
Nicholas Lopeneford used to do for lands held in villenage, besides
that Sir John de Meriet shall yearly take thereof 7s. lOd. at four terms
of the year and no other profits or services, also SJcZ. yearly rent arising
from land of ' overlond ' held by WilUam Smyth, 2|<^. and one third
of one halfpermy of yearly rent arising from land of ' overlond ' held
by John Hicke, with two void cottages sometime held by John Hany
and Hugh Trokel, 6s. 8d. yearly rent paid by Is' Pourtour, 3s. M.
by Adam Touker, 13Jc?. and one third of a farthing by John Alger,
Q\d. and one third of one halfpenny by Thomas Mariot, for divers
lands by them held according to the custom of the manor, and the
reversion of a third part of all such lands after their death, 3s. yearly
rent arising of 3 acres of land held by Hugh Stilord, 3s. 8d. of 10 acres
of land held by John Stilord, 15d. of 3^- acres of land held by Maud
Sokerel, 2s. 4d. of divers lands held by John Sokerel, and I5d. of
2J acres of land held by John Shjrnner, as dower of the lands of Ivo de
Gorleton with the reversion of a third thereof upon the death of the said
tenants ; a third part of the cultura of ' Haukenesputte ' on the west
side, a third part of a cultura above ' Egwode ' on the east side, a
third part of ' Cleihulle ' by ' Roughrewe ' on the east side, a third
part of one messuage on the west side, a third part of the pastures
called Below ' Egwode,' ' Sandwilleslake,' ' Portweye,' ' Egwodisdige,'
' Halewille,' ' Bosteheie,' ' Flexlond,' ' Watheldiche,' ' Brodenedodiche,'
' Roughrowe,' ' Clowe,' ' ToUecroft,' and Below Berdone or of the
profits thereof, a third part of one half acre at ' Cleyputte,'
5s. id. yearly rent arising from 1 acre of meadow held by
John Chyimer, 1 acre of meadow in Elyngham on the west
side of the meadow of Ivo de Carleton, a third part of the
pasture of ' Tarstone ' on the north side, a third part of ' Slopesmoor '
on the west side, and a third part of the profit arising from
the pasture of ' SlopeshuUe ' way, so that a third part of the
yearly rent arising from the tenement of Christina Wymoundale
is respited until it shall be adjudged by common counsel of the
said Sir John and Maud for that the said Christina held the
same for Ufe before the marriage of Sir John de Meriet deceased,
and all other the knights' fees shall remain undivided until Easter
next in order that in the mean time they may be better certified
thereof.
[No acknowledgment.}

Writing of John Bek, being a quitclaim to Clement Spice, John
Sewale, WiUiam West, John Whitrik, Thomas Taillour and Henry
Doreward, their heirs and assigns, of all the lands, rents and services
in the towns of Bockynge, Branketre, Stisted and Rewenhale late of
John de Bockyng. Dated 20 May 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 November.

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Nov. 22. Sampson Hardyng to John Cauchoun parson of Thornton in
Westminster. Lonesdale. Recognisance for 28 marks, to be levied, in default of
payment, of his lands and chattels in Northumberland.
Cancelled on payment.

Charter of John Dounom, cousin and one of the heirs of John de
Ravenesholm knight, giving with warranty to Richard Stury knight,
his heirs and assigns, a moiety of the manor of Bernewelle co.
Norhampton, with wards, marriages, reliefs, escheats, the suits of
free men and neifs and all that goes with them, and the reversions of
tenants whatsoever when they shall fall in. Witnesses : Thomas de
Preston knight, Simon Ward, William Vavasour, John de Bretton,
Robert Bray, Peter Skaldewelle, John Peverell. Dated Bernewelle,
22 November 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 November.

Writing of John Dounom, cousin and one of the heirs of John de
Ravenesholm knight, being a letter of attorney appointing Robert
Bray to deliver to Richard Stury knight seisin of a moiety of
the manor of Bernewelle co. Norhampton according to his charter
thereof. Dated Bernewelle, 22 November 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 November.

Nov. 22. Thomas de Midilton parson of Hakeney to John Cauchoun parson
Westminster, of Thornton in Lonesdale. Recognisance for 19Z. 17s. M.., to be
levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Middlesex.
Cancelled on payment.

Membrane I4:d.

Writing of Isabel who was wife of WiUiam Olneye late citizen and
fishmonger of London, in her widowhood, being a quitclaim with
warranty to Adam de Berdeu parson of St. Mary atte Hulle London,
his heirs and assigns, of the manor of Halewj^k co. Middlesex with
the appurtenances as in lands, houses, rents, woods, meadows, feedings,
pastures, wards, reliefs, heriots, marriages, escheats, suits of court,
ways, paths, hedges, ditches, services, rights, customs and commodities
whatsoever thereto belonging, whereof by charter of feoffment, bearing
date Sunday the feast of the Annunciation 43 Edward III, her said
husband and she enfeoffed the said Adam. Witnesses : Andrew
Pykeman, John Beaufrount, John Stokyngbury, WiUiam Stoket,
John Salperton. Dated London, 23 October 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 October.

Deed indented, whereby John de Aylesbury knight gives to Walter
ItnoUe and Richard Wantyngge clerk, their heirs and assigns, a yearly
rent of 201. to be taken at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions
of his manor of Tiscote co. Hertford, and power to distrain for arrears ;
with condition for defeasance in case Roger Coke and Thomas Coke
of Guldeford, who were villeins regardant to his manor of AbjTigeworth
CO. Surrey by him enfranchised, their heirs and issue in time to come,
shall abide in peace without seizure of their bodies, chattels or goods,
hindrance, grievance or molestation, and without being put to trouble

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or expense by the said John or his heirs by reason of such villenage.
Dated Tiscote, Saturday the eve of St. Simon and St. Jude
49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said John, 27 October.

Indenture made between Sir Walter fitz Wauter lord fitz Wauter of
Wodeham of the one part and John de Kyngesfold of the other part,
being a defeasance as well of a yearly rent of iOOl. to be taken at
Midsummer, Michaelmas, Christmas and Easter by even portions of
his manors of Burnham and Wodeham Wauter co. Essex which Sir
Walter granted to the said John and his heirs, as of a bond in 400
marks by Sir Walter made to the said John, upon condition that
Sir Walter or some other in his name shall pay to the said John or his
attorney at London in the cathedral church of St. Paul 400Z. at
Michaelmas next after 15 October 49 Edward III or within the
quinzaine thereof, and 200 marks at Easter following or within
the quinzaine thereof ; reciting a former indenture of defeasance of the
said rent between the parties, bearing date 21 April 48 Edward III
and enrolled in chancery, the condition whereof was that Sir Walter
or some other in his name should at the same place pay to the said
John or his attorney 200 marks at Christmas then next or within the
quinzaine thereof, lOOZ. at Michaelmas following or within the
quinzaine thereof, lOOL at Easter following, lOOL at Michaelmas
following, and lOOl. at Easter following. Dated London, 20 May
48 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 27 October this
year.

Oct. 28. John Comer to Hugh de Gaudeby clerk. Recognisance for 40s.,

Westminster, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in
Norfiolk.

Cancelled on payment.

Oct. 29. Nicholas Fitz Symond of Hertfordshire to Thomas Maunde^nlle

Westminster, knight, Thomas de Hoo knight, Clement Spice and Robert Rikdoun.
Recognisance for lOOL, to be levied etc. in Hertfordshire.

Roger de Ledes of Yorkshire to John Botiller of Brynkele.
Recognisance for 40 marks, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
Cancelled on payment.

Nov. 17. John del Wyche of Stanes to Nicholas abbot of Westminster.
Westminster. Recognisance for 401., to be levied etc. in Middlesex.

Writing of Thomas Hichecok ' shepherd,' being a bond to Roger
Manyngford in lOZ. payable at Iwerne Minstre at Christmas next.
Witnesses : Edward Payn, Henry Baret, John Antioche, John
Plumbere, John Erie. Dated Ywerne aforesaid, Sunday before
St. Katherine 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 November.

Nov. 26. John Stracy to John Fitelton. Recognisance for 201., to be levied,
Westminster, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Dorset.

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1375. Membrane 14d — cont.

Writing of John West of Ayot Laurence, being a general release
to Sir Stephen Coughtele sometime vicar of Horsham of all actions
real and personal for debt, account, trespass, contract or other matter
to this date. Dated London, Monday after St. Katherine
49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 November.

Membrane \M.

Record of proceedings before the king and council, upon an
averment made by John de Lancastre, brother of Margaret daughter
and heir of Nicholas de Layburne who is deaf and dumb from her
birth, that the said Margaret is by William de Tunstall and Thomas
de Layburne ofttimes eloigned in divers remote parts, sometimes
in Ireland and sometimes in other parts, so that she nor any
of her friends might sue for right of her heritage, and that the said
Thomas has unlawfully occupied her lands to his own use in the mean
time, the king by divers writs having commanded the said WiUiam
and Thomas to bring or send the said Margaret before him and the
council at Westminster in the octaves of Michaelmas in the 49th year
of his reign. At which day the said William and Thomas brought
the said Margaret thither at the king's command, whereupon the said
John and other her friends on the mother's side, to whom her heritage
may not descend it is said, appearing before the council, craved that
the wardship as well of the said Margaret as of her lands should be
committed to her mother ; and thereupon as to the cause against him
as well for eloigning the said Margaret as for occupying her lands,
the said Thomas alleged that he Avas the true tenant of those lands
by virtue of a feoffment thereof to him made by the said Margaret ;
and because by examination and otherwise it was before the council
truly found that she is deaf and dumb from her birth so that she
might not make any estate of the said lands to any man, it was
determined that the said alleged feoffment should be annulled, that
the charter of feoffment should be given up to the court to be cancelled,
and that as well the said Thomas for his false deahng as Wdham de
Tunstall for his assent thereto should upon their confession be
committed to the Fleet prison there to await the king's grace, who were
after set free, the said Thomas for a fine of 40s. and the said William
for a fine of one mark paid in the hanaper of chancery ; and thereupon
willing to make provision as well for the good and sure ruling of the said
Margaret as for the safeguard of her lands to her use, the king by advice
of the council committed the wardship of her and her lands to Th. bishop
of Karhol and Roger lord de Chfford, so that they should take order
and depute some true and sufficient man being sworn, not suspect on
any side, for whom they would answer, to have the wardship and ruUng
of her body and lands to her use and maintenance by oversight of the
said bishop and Roger, so that he whom they should appoint should
safely and honestly guard and keep her inviolate, and that she should
not be married to any man without the assent and good will of her
next friends and the appointment of the said bishop and Roger, nor
be in anywise disparaged, and that her lands should be kept without
waste, and the profits thereof truly applied for her maintenance and
good ruling and for repair of the houses ; and the said Margaret was
in court delivered to the said William de Tunstall and John de
Lancastre to be delivered over to the said bishop and Roger, order

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being given to the said Thomas to restore to the said Margaret her
lands without delay, and a day was given him in the octaves of St.
Hilary next to send the said charter of feoffment to the court to be
cancelled.

Oct. 10. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of William Pershore,

Westminster. John Fayrher, Thomas Whytchirch and Thomas Brunham of the
city of London to stay altogether the execution of the king's
writ ordering the sheriffs to cause John Walsh of London ' goldsmyth '
and Nicholas Thame of London to come before them, and to compel
the said John Walsh and Nicholas to find securities, under a set pain
for which the sheriffs would answer, that they should not do or procure
any hurt or harm to John Tycul of London ' bocher ' ; as that writ
issued upon the petition of John Tycul, shewing that the said John
Walsh and Nicholas grievously threatened him ; but the said William
and the others have mainperned in chancery as aforesaid under a
pain of 20Z.

Nov. 3. To the sheriffs of London. Order to stay altogether the taking

Westminster, of the body of Walter atte Lee ; as appearing in person in chancery

he has found security that he shall not attempt or cause to be attempted

aught that may tend to the prejudice of the king or people or to a

breach of the peace.

Oct. 29. To H. bishop of Worcester. Order to grant to Thomas de
Westminster. Maddynglee the king's clerk such a yearly pension as shall befit the
giver and should bind the receiver to him, making him thereupon
letters patent under the bishop's seal, and writing again to the king
without delay what he will do ; as by reason of his new creation the
bishop is bound in such a pension to one of the king's clerks at the
king's nomination until provision of a benefice shall by the bishop
be made him ; and the king has nominated the said Thomas, whose
advancement he has at heart. By p.s. [30741.]

Oct. 23. The like, mutatis mutandis, to the abbess and convent of Wherewell,

Westminster, in favour of William Daune clerk. By p.s. [30733.]

Nov. 3. John Maheu is sent to the abbot and convent of Gloucestre, to have

Westminster, such maintenance in that abbey as Peter de Bruges in his life time

had. By p.s. [30745.]

Writing of Henry de Burton citizen of London, giving with warranty
to John Beaufront citizen and woolmonger of London, Thomas Holt
of Canterbury and John Beaufront of the same, their executors and
assigns, all his com sown and not sown, and all other his moveable
goods and chattels whatsoever quick and dead in London and Kent
or elsewhere in England, to dispose thereof as of their own. Dated
London, 9 November 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 November.

Writing of John Jocus, administrator of the goods and chattels of
Walter Huwet knight deceased by commission of the prior of the
cathedral church of Worcester being the official and administrator
of the spiritualities in the city and diocese of Worcester during the

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vacancy of the see deputed by authority of the court of Canterbury,
releasing to the king and his heirs all sums of money due to the said
Walter in consideration of a pardon which the king of his favour has
granted by letters patent to the said Walter, his heirs and executors
and to them that occupy and administer his goods, of all debts, accounts,
prests, farms, arrears of farms, arms, armour, goods and chattels and
sums of money of the king or others received by the said Walter or
by any other in his name for which the said Walter ought to be charged
toward the king. Dated London, Tuesday the feast of St. Edmund
King and Martyr 49 Edward III.

Memorandum, of acknowledgment, 23 November.

Letter of administration above mentioned, of the goods of
Walter Huwet knight, granted by the prior of Worcester official etc.
{as above) to Sir John Jocus priest, the administrator appointed by the
said prior of his office, the executors named in the testament of the
deceased renouncing such administration, he being sworn in form of
law to make a true inventory of the said goods, truly to pay the debts
of the deceased to his creditors whatsoever and especially to the king
whose debtor he is it is said, and otherwise to admmister the same
as is fitting to be done, rendering a true account of the same when
required. Dated Worcester, 14 January 1373.

Memorandum that the above writing and letter of administration
were delivered to Robert de Asshton the treasurer, 27 November this
year, to be kept in the treasury.

Membrane \2d.

Nov. 5. Brother John Dodford prior of St. Frideswide Oxford, for himself

Westminster, and the convent, to Richard de Ravensere clerk of the hanaper of

chancery. Recognisance for 40 marks, to be levied, in default of

payment, of their lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in

Oxfordshire.

Defeasance thereof, upon condition that the said prior pay 20 marks
in the quinzaine of Easter next.
Cancelled on 'payment.

John Cyfrewast knight to Richard Forster of Staunton seint Johan
CO. Oxford. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied etc. as above
{sic).

Cancelled on payment.

Writing of WilUam Stoket of Chelchith, being a quitclaim with
warranty to Thomas Bykemerssh, John Oxton, John Bathele and
Maurell Frankeleyn, their heirs and assigns, of a cottage with curtilage
adjacent, 5 acres 3 roods of arable land in the town and territory of
Chelchith which he the said William lately had by gift and feoffment
of John son of John Blake of the same. Witnesses : William Multon,
Wilham Est, John Passour, Richard Est. Dated Chelcheth,
6 November 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 November.

Writing of Elizabeth who was wife of Waresius de Valoigns knight,
being a quitclaim to John de Cobeham knight lord of Cobeham, Robert
Belknap knight, Nicholas de Carreu and John de Frenyngham, their

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heirs and assigns, of the manors of Hoo in the parish of Stoke and
Mayhamme co. Kent and all other lands, rents, services, farms,
reversions and liberties in Kent which they had and now possess by
gift and feoffment of WiUiam Pympe knight and ^vhich were of Thomas
de Malemeyns knight. Witnesses : William Topclyve, James de
Pekham, John Colepeper, Stephen de Norton, Simon Jakyn. Dated
Otham, 8 October 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment at Otham co. Kent 4 November,
before William de Topclyve by virtue of the king's writ of dedimus
potesMem, which is on the files for this year.

Writing of Robert de Bourton parson of Southwokyndon, being
a quitclaim with warranty to Sir Thomas Che3rne knight, Ingelram
Bruyn and Giles atte Grove, their heirs and assigns, of all the tenements
which the said parson had in the parish of St. Michael Patemoster-
chirche London, and by writing indented for a sum of money in hand
to him paid demised and to farm let to the said Thomas, Ingelram
and Giles and to their assigns for six years, the same being parcel
of the purparty of lands in London which descended after the death
of Richard son and heir of Richard Lacer citizen of London
to Dame Alice wife of Sir Robert de Marny knight and sometime
wife of Sir William Bruyn knight, being daughter and one
of the heirs of the said Richard the father ; reciting a charter of
feoffment of the whole of her said purparty by the said Alice in
her widowhood lately made to the said parson, John Mareys
chaplain and Philip atte Bregge, their heirs and assigns, and
a quitclaim thereof after made by the said John Mareys and Philip
to him the said parson, his heirs and assigns. Dated Southwokyndon,
7 November 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster,
9 November.

Nov. 14. Nicholas fitz Symond, brother and heir of Edward fitz Symond
Westminster, knight, to Thomas Maundevdle knight and Robert Rikdoun of Essex.
Recognisance for 5001., to be levied, in default of payment, of his
lands and chattels in Essex.

Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said Thomas.

Writing of Thomas son of Thomas de Hupton late citizen and draper
of London, being a release to John de Everdon clerk and Robert his
brother of all actions real and personal. Witnesses : John de Warden
clerk, Walter KnoUes, Robert de Cherleton, Robert de Warrewyk,
Robert Boys, Gilbert de Sutton. Dated Westminster, the morrow of
St. Martm 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 November.

Writing of John Stoklond, being a quitclaim with warranty to
Ivo Fitzwaryn knight and to his heirs of all lands etc. in Lidelynche
Baret now held by the said Ivo. Witnesses : Robert Eitz Payn,
Alan Cheyne knights, John Mautravers, William Latymer, John
Glaumville, Roger Dore, Thomas Knoyel, Roger Gulden. Dated
Shirbome, Monday before Easter 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 November.

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Writing of Katherine de la Pole, daughter and one of the heirs of
Richard de Laceer, giving with warranty to Walter Walsche the king's
esquire (scutifero), Richard Parker, Gilbert Neel clerks and Peter
Turk, their heirs and assigns, all her lands, rents and services in the
town and suburb of London which she has of her heritage after the
decease of her said father, under condition that they be bound to deal
with the premises according to her will as contained in certain
indentures made between the parties. Witnesses : John Swyfte,
Clement de Dolvoryn, Henry Astelyn, Ralph Cherman, John Renter.
Dated London, Monday before Ascension day 49 Edward III.
Memorandum, of acknowledgment, 26 November.

Writing of Richard de Totesham knight of Kent, being a release
to the king of all sums of money and other property whatsoever wherein
the king is bound to him for any cause arising before this date. Dated
Westminster, Monday the morrow of St. Katherine 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 November.

Memorandum (in margin) that on 27 November this writing
was delivered to Robert de Assheton the treasurer to be kept in the
treasury.

Membrane \\d.

Indenture made between Sir WilUam Botreaux knight of the one part,
and Sir Roger de Fulthorp knight, Richard de Wandesford citizen and
mercer of London and John de Kyll3Tighale of the other part, witnessing
a gift made with bond for warranty by Sir William to the said Sir
Roger, Richard and John, their heirs and assigns for ever, of the
manor and town of Lound upon the Walde co. York with the
appurtenances in demesne and in service under the condition following,
rendering to Sir William, his heirs and assigns, one rose yearly
at Midsummer in the cathedral church of St. Paul London during the
term of eight years next following and after that term 1,000/!. yearly
of silver or gold in the said church at the feast of St. Stephen on the
morrow of Christmas, and further paying yearly 8L 10s. Qd. between
three parceners according to the purparty made between them and
the wife of Sir William as parceners of the heritage of Sir Thomas
Twenge, and bearing the rents and charges thereof due to the
chief lords of the fee ; and if the rent of 1,000?. be unpaid after the
said term, or if the said Sir Roger, Richard and John pay not 300
marks to the said Sir William or his executors at the quinzaine of
St. Hilary next before noon in the said church, it shall be lawful for
him and his heirs to enter again and hold the said manor and town
in his former estate, and if after the said term of eight years such entry
be made in default of payment, the said Sir Roger, Richard and John,
their heirs and executors, shall be discharged of all arrears of the
said rent before such entry. Dated London, Saturday the eve of
St. Katherine 49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said William, Roger and
Richard, 29 November.

Writing of William Botreaux knight, being a letter of attorney
apj)ointing John de Eeryby, Ralph de Lound, Thomas Rades, WiUiam
Lambard, Roger atte Kirke of Brantyngham and WilUam Ingilby
to deliver to Sir Roger de Fulthorp, Richard de Wandesford citizen

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and mercer of London and John de Kelyngale seisin of the manor and
town of Lond upon the Walde co. York, according to an indenture
between the parties. Dated London, Thursday the eve of St. Andrew
49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 November.

Writing of John Colley of Dale, cousin and one of the heirs of Thomas
Malmejms knight, being a quitclaim with warranty to John de Cobeham
knight lord of Cobeham, Robert Belknap knight and Nicholas de
Carreu, their heirs and assigns, of the manor of Hoo in the parish of
Stoke and the manor of Mayhamme co. Kent, and of all other lands,
rents, services, farms, reversions and liberties in Kent late of the said
Thomas Malmeyns which the said John de Cobeham, Robert and
Nicholas had and now possess by gift and feoffment of William Pympe.
Witnesses : William Topclyve, James de Pekham, John Colepeper,
Stephen de Norton, Simon Jakyn. Dated Stoke, 1 December
49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 December.

Dec. 3. To the steward and marshals of the king's household. Order to stay

Westminster, altogether the further holding before them in the marshalsea court
of the plea hereinafter mentioned while a plea between Richard
Broun of Suthwerk and John atte Chert of Surrey for a debt of 48
marks upon a bond is pending without debate before the justices of
the Bench ; as the said John in his pleading has produced a defeasance
of the said bond, upon condition that the said John or another in his
name should pay 24 marks to Thomas Fynche or Joan his wife, alleging
further a receipt of the said Thomas and Joan for that sum, likewise
produced, which defeasance remaining in the hands of the court
the said Richard has altogether gainsaid, wherefore by writ de judicio
the king has ordered the sheriffs of London to cause twelve free and
lawful men to come before the said justices to recognise whether the
said defeasance be the deed of the said Richard or no, and that jury
is respited to the octaves of St. Hilary next, as the king is assured
by the tenor of the process of that cause which he has caused to come
before him in chancery ; and now on behalf of the said John complaint
is made to the king that the said Richard is unlawfully impleading
the said John in the marshalsea court for the said debt due upon the
said bond, although the plea before the said justices is pending as
aforesaid, praying for remedy.

Dec. 3. To W. bishop of London. Order to grant to Roger Ratescroft

Westminster, the king's clerk such a yearly pension as shall befit the givers and
should bind the receiver to him, making him thereupon letters patent
under the chapter {sic) seal, and writing again to the king without
delay what he will do ; as the bishop by reason of his new creation is
bound in such a pension to one of the king's clerks at the king's
nomination until provision of a benefice shall by the bishop be made
him ; and the king has nominated the said Roger, whose advancement
he has at heart. By p.s. [30803.]

Deo. 5. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of WiUiam de Holm

Westminster, of Yorkshire and Oliver Robert of Norffolk to stay the execution of

a writ of exigents against John de Grymesby of Hulle, bringing this

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writ before the king ; as lately by writ de judicio the king ordered
the sheriffs to put the said John in exigents from busting to busting
until outlawed if he should not appear, and if he should appear to take
him and keep him in prison in safe custody so as to have his body
before the king fifteen days after Easter to answer John Botiller on
a plea wherefore by force of arms he ravished Agnes wife of the plaintiff
at London, took her away with goods and chattels of her husband,
and is yet detaining the same it is said ; and the said defendant has
petitioned the king for a stay, as he is ready to answer the plaintiff
concerning that trespass, and to stand to right in all things ; and the
said William and Oliver, appearing in person in chancery, have
mainperned under a pain of 40l. to have the defendant before the king
at the day named.

Writing of John de Burton citizen and chandler of London, being
a quitclaim with warranty to John de Thorp by Cherteseye the younger
and FeUcia his wife and to the heirs of the said John de Thorp of all
lands, rents and services, woods, meadows, feedings, pastures etc.
now held by the said John de Thorp and Felicia in the town and parish
of Cherteseye and Stevyngton which were sometime of Gilbert de
Burton and were by an assize at GQdeford co. Surrey recovered by
him the said John de Burton against Henry Spondon, Philip
Brampton and Alice his wife, Richard Burton and John Lynde. Dated
London, the feast of St. Lucy 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 December.

Dec. 10. To the sheriff of Bedford. Order by mainprise of John Fuller of
Westminster. Elnestowe, William Pilton, John Sherman of ' Flestrete ' and Walter
Bocher of Elnestowe of the city of London to set free John Wardale
(Werdale), John Caynowe, Wilham Brenyf , William Haul, John Flesshe-
were, John Barton and Eustace Dufson from prison, bringing this writ
before the king ; as lately by writ de judicio the king ordered the
sheriff to take the said prisoners, if found in his bailiwick, and keep
them in safe custody so as to have their bodies before the king in the
octaves of St. Hilary to answer the abbess of Elnestowe concerning
an alleged trespass ; and they have petitioned the king to be set free,
as they are ready to answer her and to stand to right in all things ;
and the said John Fuller and the others have mainperned in chancery
under a pain of 201. to have the prisoners before the king at the day
named.

Membrane lOd.

Indenture made between Walter Filz Wauter lord of Wodeham
of the one j)art and Edmund Lorence, Thomas Thelewall clerk and
John Bretby clerk of the other part, witnessing a gift made by the said
Walter with warranty to the said Edmund Thomas and John, their
heirs and assigns, of his castle of Egremond with all knights' fees,
advowsons etc. thereto belonging, and all other lands, rents, services
and commodities whatsoever which he has in Cumberland, with
covenant for defeasance of that gift upon condition that the said
Walter or his heirs or some other in their name shall pay 1,000L to
the said Edmund, Thomas and John, their heirs or assigns, in the

49 EDWARD III. 275

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church of St. Paul London on the feast of All Saints 1385. Dated
London, 4 November 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 3 December.

Indenture made between Sir Walter Filz Wauter lord of Wodeham
of the one part and Edmund Lorence, Thomas Thelwall clerk and
John Bretby clerk of the other part, witnessing that whereas the said
Walter has by indenture given to the said Edmund, Thomas and John,
their heirs and assigns, the castle of Egremound co. Cumberland and
all lands etc. thereto pertaining which he had in that county, with a
covenant for defeasance upon payment to them of 1 ,0001. in the church
of St. Paul London at All Saints 1385, the said Edmund, Thomas and
John hereby covenant that they will commit no waste of lands, houses
woods or gardens, no destruction of men free or bond, and no other
matter to the said castle and lands from this date to the feast aforesaid,
save that it shall be lawful for them, their heirs and assigns, to mine
and work iron {de fouer ouere de fer) reasonably and not otherwise,
and to cut wood to burn for the purpose {de coper hoys a arder les
ditz ouere et fer) ; and the said Walter that he all his life, his heirs and
executors, shall make no alienation of the premises or parcel thereof
to any but to the said Edmund, Thomas and John or to others with
their consent, provided that within a year after he shall have offered
the premises for sale they or their nominees will give him so much
for the premises as will others without fraud or covin ; and if the
said sum be paid as aforesaid, and the said Walter will after bargain
or sell the premises or parcel thereof, and the said Edmund, Thomas
and John or their nominees will not within the year give so much as
will others without fraud or covin, it shall be lawful for the said Walter
to make such bargain or sale at his pleasure, this indenture
notwithstanding. Dated London, 6 November 49 Edward III.
French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 3 December.

Writing of Walter filz Wauter lord of Wodeham, being a letter of
attorney appointing William Mart3'n parson of Little Halyngbury and
Nicholas Broghton to deliver to Edmund Lorence, Thomas Thelwall
clerk and John Bretby clerk seisin of Egremont castle with all knights'
fees, advowsons etc. thereto belonging, and of all other his lands etc.
in Cumberland according to an indenture between them made.
Dated London, 4 November 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 December.

Writing of Walter filz Wauter lord of Wodeham, being a letter of
attorney oppointing John Wyndesore, John le Boteler, Hugh de
Moresby and John Arnays to deliver to Edmund Lorence, Thomas
Thelewal clerk and John Bretby clerk seisin of Egremont castle with
all knights' fees and advowsons, and all other lands, rents, services
and commodities whatsoever which he the said Walter had in
Cumberland, according to a charter indented between them made.
Dated London, 4 November 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 December.

Charter of Robert Kelby parson of Helpryngham and John de
Kyngesfolde, granting to Sir Walter filz Wauter lord of Wodeham

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1375. Membrane lOd — cont.

and Dame Eleanor his wife, and to the heirs and assigns of the said
Walter, all their purparty of the manor of Flete late of Thomas filz
Wauter knight, all their purparty of the manor of Multon co. Lincoln,
all their inn and rent in London in the Old Jewry, all which they
lately had jointly with Thomas late bishop of Norwich, Master WiUiam
Blyth la,te archdeacon of Norffolk and John Willyngham late parson
of Great Teye by deed of feoffment of the said Walter enrolled in
chancery ; and if the said Eleanor shall overhve her husband it shall
be lawful for her to make waste in the premises at pleasure. Witnesses :
Thomas Gyssyng knight, Walter atte Lee knight, Thomas Maundevylle
knight, William Walleworth, John Aubrey of London. Dated London,
Thursday the eve of St. Andrew 49 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 December.

Writing of William son of Walter del Isle, giving to Robert de
Muskham clerk for life, for his good service, a yearly rent of 20s. to be
taken at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions of the said Wilham's
moiety of the manor of Pulbergh, with power to distrain for arrears.
Dated London, 6 December 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 December.

Nov. 4. To John atte Wode farmer of the king's hundred of Kyftesgate.

Westminster. Order to suffer the abbot of St. Peter Gloucestre to be quit of making
suit to the said hundred by reason of the manor of Bukelond, releasing
any distress made for that cause ; as on the abbot's behalf it is shewn
the king that the said farmer is distraining the abbot, pretending
that he holds the said manor by the service of doing suit to the said
hundred every three weeks, though the abbot holds the same in frank
almoin without doing any service or suit to the king for the same,
as is jjlain by the record and process of a cause in the king's court
in the 30th year of his reign before Robert de Thorp and his fellows
justices of the Bench, which the king has caused to come before him
in chancery, between the abbot and John Musard then farmer of the
said hundred and John de Harlay his under bailiff concerning neat
beasts of the abbot taken and unlawfully detained for making suit
to the said hundred, in which cause for that it was found by inquisition,
taken by writ of nisi prius before 'Henry de Mutelowe and Hugh de
Aston then justices of assize in Gloucestershire, that the abbot held
that manor as aforesaid, it was determined that thereby the abbot
should recover damages assessed at lOZ. and that the said John Musard
was in mercy, wherefore the abbot has prayed for remedy.

Membrane 9d.

Indenture made between Sir Walter filz Wauter lord of Wodeham
and Sir Thomas Gissynges knights and John de Kyngesfold of the
one part and Nicholas Rounhay, John Buteller, Thomas del Gille
and Hugh de Cotyngham of the other part, being the defeasance of
a statute merchant for 2,000 marks by the first parties made to the
second parties before William Walworth mayor of the staple of
Westminster and payable at the Epiphany next, upon condition that the
said Walter shall by letter under his seal make John Wyndesor,
John le Boteler, Hugh de Moresby, John Arnays, William Martyn
parson of Little Halyngbury and Nicholas Broghton his attorneys
to dehver to Edmund Lorence, Thomas Thelwall clerk and John

49 EDWARD III. 277

1375. Membrane 9cZ — cant.

Bretby clerk seisin of Egremound castle co. Comberland with all the
said Walter's lands in Cumberland, services and reversions excepted,
according to certain indentures made between the said Walter and
the said Edmund, Thomas Thelwall and John Bretby, not repealing
such power of attorney nor disturbing such livery of seisin, and that
the said Walter shall be living at the end of three weeks from this
date, or within that time the said Edmund, Thomas Thelwall and
John Bretby shall in his life time have sei.iin of the premises, or that
if the said Walter die within three weeks and no such livery of seisin
be made, the said Walter, his heirs and executors or some other in
their name shall at Christmas next or within twelve days thereof
pay or cause to be paid to the said second parties 1,000 marks in the
church of St. Paul London, when the said statute shall within one
month be given up to Sir Walter, his heirs or executors. Dated
London, 3 December 49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 3 Deceihber.

Indenture tripartite made between Sir Walter fitz Wauter lord of
Wodeham of the one part and Edmund Lourenoe, Thomas de Thelwale
clerk, John de Bretby clerk, Nicholas Rounhay clerk, Geoifrey
Newenton, Hugh de Cotyngham, John Prentys and Thomas del Gille
of the other part, being the defeasance of a statute merchant for
1,000 marks by the said Edmund, Thomas de Thelwall, Nicholas,
Geoffrey, Hugh, John Prentys and Thomas del Gille made to the
said Walter before the mayor of the staple at Westminster payable
three weeks after Easter next, upon condition that the said Edmund
Thomas de Thelwall and John de Bretby, their heirs and assigns,
shall not before Easter next be fully enfeoffed by the said Walter
of Egermond castle and all the said Walter's lands in Cumbreland,
except reversions and the services of his free tenants there who may
not be constrained to attorn tenants to such feoffees, or that the said
Edmund and the others so bound shall at Easter next or within three
weeks after pay or cause to be paid 500 marks to the said Walter or
his attorney in the church of St. Paul London, when the said statute shall
within one month be given up to them ; and covenant that for ten years
from this date the said feoffees shaU have the services of the free tenants
aforesaid by way of distress as the said Walter's bailiffs or otherwise at
their own cost, and any reversions that shall fall in during that term, and
that after ten years the said Walter or his heirs shall by fine grant the
said services and reversions to them, if the said castle and lands shall
for ever be theirs according to the conditions of the said charter, not
making any release or grant of the said services or reversions to the
said tenants or to any other person in the mean time. Dated London,
3 December 49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Walter, Edmund,
Thomas, John de Bretby, Nicholas, Hugh and Thomas,
3 December.

Nov. 4. John Blount knight of Wiltesir to John Shery, John de Stowe,

Westminster. Thomas le Yonge and Thomas Hoppeley chaplain. Recognisance
for 201., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Wiltesir.

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Dec. 5. Jolin Kynebelle of Salden and Robert son of John BuUok to Thomas

Westminster. Tirell knight and John James of Walyngford. Recognisance for 801.,
to be levied etc. in Bukinghamshire.

Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by John James.

Writing of John de Walden, being a quitclaim to Guy de Briene
knight the elder and William de Briene his son and to the heirs and
assigns of the said WiUiam of the manor of Kemsing and le Sele
CO. Kent, with rights, Uberties etc. Dated Kemsing, 14 December
49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 December.

Writing of John de Walden clerk, being a quitclaim to Guy de
Bryene linight the younger, his heirs and assigns, of the manor of
Oxenhale co. Gloucester, with rights, liberties etc. Dated Oxenhale,
14 December 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 December.

Dec. 10. To the sheriff of Bedford. Order by mainprise of John Caynowe,

Westminster. William Brayniff, John Barton and Eustace Dufson of Bedfordshire
to set free William Haul and John Flesshewere from prison ; as
lately by writ de judicio the king ordered the sheriff to take them,
if found in his bailiwick, and keep them in safe custody so as to have
their bodies before the justices at Westminster in the quinzaine of
St. Hilary to answer the abbess of Elnestowe as to rendering account
for the time they were receivers of her moneys ; and the said prisoners
have petitioned the king to be set free, as they are ready to answer
her and to stand to right in all things ; and the said John Caynowe
and the others have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 20Z.
to have their bodies before the said justices at the day named.

Membrane M.

Writing of WUliam Botriaux knight, being a gift to Sir Roger
Fulthorp knight, Richard Wandesford citizen and mercer of London
and John de Kyllyngale and to their heirs of a yearly rent of 40L to
be taken of all his manors, lands etc. in Devensshyre at Michaelmas
and Easter, with power to distrain for arrears therein and in all
his manors and lands in Somersete. Dated London, Monday after
St. Katherine 49 Edward III. French.

Memoratidum of acknowledgment, 28 November.

Indenture made between Sir William Botreaux knight of the one
part and Sir Roger de FulthorjD knight, Richard de Wandesford citizen
and mercer of London and John Kyllyngale of the other part, being
the defeasance of a yearly rent of 40L to be taken of his manors and
lands in Devensshyre granted by Sir William to the said Roger, Richard
and John, their heirs and assigns, upon condition that they shall hold
the manor and town of Lound upon the Walde co. York with the
appurtenances in demesne and in reversion for a term of eight years
from this date without being thrust out by any execution awarded
by judgment of the king's court by any having title of right tried,
found and adjudged in a plea wherein they shall without covin take
essoins, views, vouchers and aU other reasonable delays according to

49 EDWARD III. 279

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the law of the land, [and that if so thrust out] the said WiUiam and
his heirs shall be bound to pay them every year 100 marks in the
church of St. Paul London, one moiety half a year after they shall
be so thrust out and the other moiety half a year after and so from
year to year during the said term of eight years, or that if the said
Roger, Richard and John shall sue execution to have the value of the
land so lost, and shall have execution in part or in whole, as much
of the said 100 marks shall be deducted as the amount so recovered,
and that Sir William shall pay and discharge them of all statutes
and recognisances by him made so that they be not thrust
out as aforesaid ; and the said Roger, Richard and John shall pay
all charges and rents to the said Wilham's parceners and to the chief
lords of the fee, namely such as were begun before his time except
the 81. lOs. Qd. due to his said parceners, making no waste or destruction
during the said term, and in case they shall so do they shall pay to
the said Wilham, his heirs or executors, treble the value thereof, and
if the said rent charge of 81. 10s. 6d. shall be in arrear they shall pay
double such arrears ; and both parties give their word truly to keep
these covenants, provided that if parcel of the said manor be recovered
out of their hands recompense shall be made for the same, and if
Sir WUliam shall die before livery of seisin of the premises, his heirs
or executors shall pay again 250 marks in the church of St. Paul
London in the quinzaine of St. Hilary next, and if they do not the
said annuity shall remain in force. Dated London, Thursday the
eve of St. Andrew 49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said WiUiam, Roger and
Richard, 29 November.

Sept. 1. John de Westwycombe of Hertfordshire to John de Swynle

Westminster, archdeacon of Huntingdon. Recognisance for 20Z., to be levied,
in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Hertfordshire.
Cancelled on payment.

Dec. 5. Robert Sadelere the king's Serjeant is sent to the abbot and convent

Westminster, of Leycestre, to have such maintenance in that house as Thomas

Thedyngworth deceased had. [See p.s. 30811.]

John Tristram one of the king's falconers is sent to the abbot and
convent of St. Thomas Dyvelyn, to have such maintenance in that
house as John Best deceased had. [See p.s. 30810.]

Dec. 7. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Richard de

Westminster. Gyllyng, William de Leycestre, John de Benyngton and Henry
Godechep of London to stay altogether the further execution of the
king's late command to take of brother Richard de Sutton master of
the hospital of St. Bartholomew Smethefeld London security that he
should not without the king's special licence depart to any foreign
parts, nor there prosecute aught or cause aught to be prosecuted or
attempted which may tend to the prejudice or contempt of the king
or the hurt of the people, nor send any man thither for the purpose,
certifying in chancery when' such security should be taken ; as that
command was given upon information received that the said master
purposed to pass the sea in order to prosecute many things to the
prejudice of the king and many of his people, but the said

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Richard de Gyllyiig and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have
mainperned under a pain of 40Z. that he shall not depart thither without
such licence, nor prosecute aught or cause aught to be prosecuted
or attempted as aforesaid.

Charter of John Litle citizen and fishmonger of London and Richard
Ledecombe chaplain, giving to Richard de Croydon citizen and
fishmonger and Margery his wife and to the heirs and assigns of Richard
de Croydon the whole manor of Grenche co. Kent with the chapel
in that manor and the chantry therein to the same belonging, and all
liberties, commodities, rights and appurtenances of the said manor,
chapel and chantry, also all other lands, marshes, farms, woods,
meadows, rents, services and reversions in Gillyngham, Upcherohe,
Hoo St. Mary, Chetham and Reynham and in the Isle of Grean
sometime of Richard Smelt late citizen and fishmonger of London.
Witnesses : Roger Digge, Thomas de Gillyngham, Hamon Louetoft,
Richard de GiUyngham, WiUiam Bedmanton, WilUani Symme, John
atte Halle, Richard atte Boure. Dated Gillyngham, 14 April
38 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by John Litle, 21 December this
year.

1376. Membrane id.

Jan. 9. John de Farndon ' sergeant ' to Henry de Codyngton parson of

Westminster. Botelesford. Recognisance for 4Z., to be levied, in default of payment,
of his lands and chattels in Notjmghamshire.

1375.

Dec. 10. To the sheriff of Bedford. Order by a mainprise to set free John

Westminster. Werdale and others from prison, reciting a writ de judicio orderijig
the sheriff to have them before the king in the quinzaine of St. Hilary.
(The rest as above, p. 274.)

1376.

Writing of Philip de Courtenay and Philip la Vache knights, being
a gift and sale to Dame Alice Perriers of the marriage of John son and
heir of Sir John de Moubray of Axiholme knight tenant in chief, being
a minor in the king's wardship, and in case he shall die a minor and
unmarried his heir being within age the marriage of such heir, and
so from heir to heir until one of the heirs shall come of age and she
shall have the profit of his marriage ; and surrender to the said Alice
of the king's letters patent giving of his favour to them the said Phihp
and Philip for a sum of money beforehand paid the marriage of the
said heir without rendering aught further, and if he should die of other
heirs as aforesaid, as that wherein they have wholly given their estate
retaining nought. Witnesses : Sir John Beauchamp, Sir Bernard
Brocas, Sir Mayheu Redman knights, John Herlyng, Walter Walssh,
Helmyn Leget esquires. Dated Langele, the Innocents' day 49
Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment at London, 5 January, before
John de Freton clerk by virtue of the king's writ of dedimus potestatem
which is on the files for this year.

Charter of Katherine daughter and heir of John Baars of Cotesford
CO. Oxford and of Roese his wife daughter and heir of William KynbeU

49 EDWARD III. 281

1376. MembraTie Id — cont.

of Bokyngham, giving with warranty to John Twyford, Andrew
Barentyn and William Brytford, their heirs and assigns, all her lands,
rents and services in Bokyngham, Padbury, Hadyngton, Adestoke,
Boorton and Moorton late of the said William Kjrnbell, and all other
her lands in the same county. Witnesses : Roger atte Chambre, William
Tyngewyk of London, Hugh Chastleyn knights, Alan Ayett', William
Barton, Roger Dayerell, Thomas Langeport, William Seman, Simon
Eton bailiff of Bokyngham. Dated Bokyngham, 14 January
49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster,
14 January.

Jan. 14. Katherine Baars, daughter and heir of John Baars and Roese his
Westminster, wife, to Nicholas Twyford citizen and goldsmith of London.
Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of
her lands and chattels in Bukinghamshire.

Writing of William Leyk, being a grant and quitclaim for a
sum of money to him paid with warranty to the king,
his heirs and assigns, of a tenement and shops thereto adjacent
in London in the parish of St. Andrew at Castelbaynard which were
of Benedict Alfox ' wodmongere ' of London. Witnesses : Thomas
de Sancto Albano, John Asshurst, John Redyng, John Somerton,
Robert Potenhale. Dated London, 10 January 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 January.

Memorandum that on 16 January tliis writing was delivered to Robert
de Asshton the treasurer to be kept in the treasury.

Jan. 18. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Richard
Westminster, atte Seler of London, Geoffrey Peny of London ' marchal,'
Robert Nek of London ' paternostrer ' and John Styward of
London ' draper ' to stay the execution of the king's late
writ to compel Robert Chaumpeyn ' sadeler,' William Hert
' bakere,' Thomas Noreys, Robert Rydere and Thomas BermjTigham
of London to find security and do other things therein contained ; as
upon information received that the said Robert Chaumpejm and the
others purposed to pass to foreign parts and there to prosecute many
things to the prejudice of the king and many of his people, the king
ordered the sheriffs to cause the said Robert and the others to come
before them, and to compel them to find mainpernors who, under a
pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon them for which the sheriffs would
answer, would mainpern that the said Robert and the others should
not without the king's special licence depart to any foreign parts
nor there prosecute aught or cause aught to be prosecuted or attempted
which might tend to the prejudice or contempt of the king or to the
hurt of the people, neither should they send any thither for that
purpose, and if they should refuse, to commit them to prison there
to be kept in safe custody until they would willingly so do, certifying
under seal in chancery the security so taken, and sending again that
writ ; but the said Richard, Geoffrey, Robert Nek and John, appearing
in person in chancery, have mainperned as aforesaid under a pain

of m.

282 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane Id — cont.

Jan. 12. To the same. Order by mainprise of Richard Hervy and William

Westminster. Wyghtman of the city of London to stay the further publication of
the exigents against Stephen Wyncelade of Gloucestershire ; as
William de Lincohi citizen and mercer of London is impleading him
before the justices of the Bench for an alleged debt of 141. IBs., and
the said Stephen is put in exigents in the busting of London to be
outlawed for that he came not before the said justices to answer
thereupon, being altogether without knowledge of that process,
wherefore he has prayed for a stay, as he is ready to answer and stand
to right in all things ; and the said Richard and William Wyghtman,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of
101. to have his body before the said justices the day the writ of
exigents is returnable.

Jan. 23. Robert Ippewell to David de Hennemer. Recognisance for 20
Westminster, marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Gloucestershire.

Thomas Goldston of Ware to John son of JohnMorice of Cauntebrigge.
Recognisance for 1001., to be levied etc. in Hertfordshire.

Cancelled on payment. ;

1375. Membrane 6d.

Dec. 28. To S. archbishop of Canterbury, or in his absence to his vicar general.

[Kings] Summons to a parliament to be holden at Westminster on 12 February

Langley. next, commanding him to warn the prior and chapter of his church of

Canterbury, the archdeacons and all the clergy of the diocese to be

present, the prior and archdeacons in person, the chapter by one proctor,

and the clergy by two. By K. and C.

[Rep. on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 662.]

The Uke to A. archbishop of York, W. bishop of Winchester and
eighteen other bishops, of whom the bishops of St. Asaph and Bangor
are not named.
[Ibid., p. 663.]

To the abbot of St. Augustine Canterbury. Like summons.

The like to the abbot of St. Albans and 21 other abbots,* and to
the prior of St. John of Jerusalem in England and the prior of
Co ventre.

[Ibid.]

To John king of Castile and Leon and duke of Lancastre. Summons
to the said parliament.

The like to Richard earl of Arundell and eight other earls, Henry
de Percy and 37 others.

[Ibid.] '

To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause two knights of the shire
girt with the sword, the most fit and discreet, two citizens of every
city and two burgesses of every borough therein to be elected and

* One name is erased, between the abbot of Redyng and the abbot of
Westminster.

49 EDWARD III. 283

137^. Membrane, 6c? — cxmt.

come to the said parliament. It is not the king's will that the said
sheriff or any other sheriff be elected, or any man of other condition
than as aforesaid.

The like to singular the sheriffs throughout England.

{lUA., p. 664.]

To the sheriff of Bristol. Order to cause two burgesses of that
county (sic) of the most discreet and sufficient to be elected and come
to the said parliament. By K. and C

\iud.-\

To Edward prince of Wales. Summons to the said parliament ;
as by divers writs the king has commanded singular the prelates, nobles
and princes of the realm to be then present.

\IUd., p. 665.]

To John de Cavendissh the chief justice. Summons to the said
parliament.

The like to Robert Beleknapp and seven others.
{lUd.l

To William de Latymere constable of Dovorre castle and warden
of the Cinque Ports. Order of every of the said ports to cause two
barons to be elected of the best and most discreet, and to come to
the said parliament.

[Ibid.]

Dec. 12. Dennis Pauconer is sent to the abbot and convent of Bordesleye,

Westminster, to have for Ufe such maintenance of that house as Henry Hunt deceased

had at the king's command. [By p.s. 30824.]

Membrane 5d.

Dec. 8. To the sheriff of Hertford. Order by mainprise of Robert Lumbard

Westminster, and William Stroweston of London to stay until the quinzaine of
St. Hilary next the execution of a writ of exigents against John Fage
and Geoffrey Maryot of Gamelgeye, bringing this writ before the
justices of the Bench ; as the king has learned that Thomas Dokok
and William Wylyngham parson of Throkkyng, executors of Stephen
Bridde, lately impleaded the said John and Geoffrey before the said
justices for an alleged debt of 221., and that by process thereupon had
the sheriff was ordered by writ de judicio to put the defendants in
exigents from county to county until outlawed if they should not
appear, and if they should appear to take them and keep them in safe
custody so as to have their bodies before the said justices at that day ;
and the defendants have found in chancery the said Robert and William,
who have mainperned under a pairi of 401. to have their bodies before
the said justices at the day named.

Deo. 14. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Robert Beylam,

Westminster. John Lyndon, William Assheburne, John Barre and William Farnburne

of London to stay the further execution of the king's late command

to the sheriffs to cause Edmund Beylam clerk to come before them

284

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375.

Membrane 5d — cont.

and to compel him to find mainpernors who, under a pain to be by
the sheriffs laid upon them for which the sheriffs would answer, would
mainpern that he should not without the king's special licence depart
to any foreign parts, nor there prosecute aught or cause aught to be
prosecuted or attempted which might tend to the contempt or
prejudice of the king or to the hurt of his people, neither should he
send any man thither for that purpose, and if he should refuse, to
commit him to prison there to be kept in safe custody until he would
willingly so do, and if the sheriffs have taken him for that cause, order
to set him free without delay ; as the said command was given upon
information received that the said Edmund purposed to pass to foreign
parts in order to prosecute many things to the prejudice of the king
and jDeople, but the said Robert and the others, appearing in person
in chancery, have mainperned for him as aforesaid under a pain of 200L

Dec. 28. To the sheriff of Suthampton. Order, upon the petition of Luke

Westminster. Wille, by mainprise of Thomas Bukyngham of Bukinghamshire,
Thomas Ase of Holburne, Henry Touker of Avene of the county of
Suthampton and John Berton of Holburne to stay the further
publication of the exigents against him, bringing this writ before
the justices of the Bench the day the writ of exigents is returnable ;
as his petition shews that John de Bisterne is impleading him before
the said justices to render an account for the time that he was the
plaintiff's bailiff m Asshele and receiver of the plaintiff's moneys,
and that without his Imowledge he is put in exigents to be outlawed
for that he came not before the said justices to answer thereupon ;
and the said Thomas and the others, appearing in person in chancery,
have mainperned under a pain of \0l. to have his body before the
said justices at the day named.

Dec. 28. To R. bishop of Salisbury. Order to grant to Hugh de Cotjmgham

Westminster, the king's clerk such a yearly pension as shall befit the givers and
should bind the receiver to him, making him thereupon letters patent
under the chapter (sic) seal, and writing again to the king without delay
what he wiU do ; as by reason of his new creation the bishop is bound
in such a pension to one of the king's clerks at the king's nomination,
until provision of a benefice shall by the bishop be made him ; and
the king has nominated the said Hugh, whose advancement he has
at heart. By p.s.

Dec. 8. To the sheriff of Salop. Order by mainprise of John Fangfosse

Westminster, clerk, and Thomas Trusbut of Yorkshire, John de Wisebech of
Cambridgeshire and Adam de Novo Castro of Northumberland to
stay altogether the publication of the exigents against Hugh de
Wymondeswolde clerk and the taking of his body, bringing this writ
before the king ; as lately a process before the king against the said
Hugh for an alleged trespass at the suit of Ralph Barker of Douere
in Scarvesdale being continued, order was given to the sheriff by writ
de judicio to put the defendant in exigents from county to county until
outlawed if he should not appear, and if he should appear to take him
and keep him in prison in safe custody so as to have his body before
the king in the octaves of St. Hilary next to answer the plaintiff;
and now the said Hugh has petitioned the king for a stay, as he is ready
to stand to right in all things and to answer the plaintiff, and the

49 EDWARD III. 285

1375. Membrane 5d — cont.

said John and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have
mainpemed under a pain of 10?. to have him before the king on the
day named.
1376.

Jan. 16. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to stay until

Westminster, the quinzaine of St. John Baptist next their demand made by exchequer
summons upon Ellen atte Corner to answer or account for the issues
of certain tenements in the parish of St. Mildred in Bredestrete ward
in the city of London ; as a plea concerning the premises between
the king and the sa,id Ellen is pending in chancery without debate.

Jan. 16. To the sheriff of Warrewyk. Strict order on sight of these presents

Westminster, forthwith to cause proclamation to be made on the king's behalf

forbidding any merchant of England of whatsoever estate under pain

of forfeiture thereof to buy or embrace or cause to be bought or

embraced any sort of corn in that county save such as shall be needful

for his own consumption and the consumption of his household, or

to take any out of that county ; as by frequent complaint of the

people the king has learned that by reason of withdrawing and

embracing of too much corn now and heretofore done by such

merchants the dearness of corn is increasing in the said county,

wherefore the people in those parts are like to suffer gteat peril and

impoverishment if a speedy remedy be not applied. By C.

[Feeder a.] ,

The like to the sheriffs of Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.

[Ibid.]

Membrane 4d.

Jan. 20. To S. archbishop of Canterbury, or in his absence to his vicar

Westminster, general. Summons to be at London on Sunday before Monday after
St. George next, to which Monday at Westminster the king for
particular causes has prorogued the parliament summoned for
12 February, commanding the said archbishop or vicar general to warn
the prior and chapter of Christ Church Canterbury, the archdeacons
and clergy of the diocese to be present, the prior and archdeacons in
person, the chapter by one proctor and the clergy by two.

[Bep. on the Dignity of a Peer, iv, p. 665.]

The like to A. archbishop of York, W. bishop of Winchester and
sixteen other bishops, and to the guardians of the spiritualities of
St. Asaph and Bangor.

[Ibid., p. 666.]

To the abbot of St. Augustine, Canterbury. Like summons.
The hke to the abbot of St. Albans and 21 other abbots,* the prior
of St. John of Jerusalem in England, and the prior of Coventre.
[Ibid.]

To John king of Castile and Leon. Summons to the parUament
as above.

* After the abbot of Redyngea and before the abbot of Westminster one name
is erased.

286 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

2376. Membrane 4d — cont.

The like to Hugh de Courtenaye earl of Devon and six other earls,
Henry de Percy and 39 others.
[Ibid.]

To the sherifiE of Kent. Order to cause two knights of the shire
girt with the sword, the most fit and discreet, two citizens of every
city and two burgesses of every borough in the county to be elected
and come to the parliament prorogued as above ; but it is not the
king's will that the said sheriff or any other sheriff be elected, or any
man of other condition than that specified above.

The hke to singular the sheriffs throughout England.

[Ibid., p. 667.]

To William de Latymere constable of Dovorre castle and warden
of the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant. Order to cause two barons
of every of the said ports to be elected and come to the parliament
prorogued as above.

[Ibid.]

1375. Membrane M.

Record of proceedings before the council, reciting the hcence given
by the king on 20 February in the 43rd year of the reign to John le
Hastynges then earl of Pembroke to make a feoffment to particular
persons to whom he would and to their heirs of the castle and county
of Pembroch, the castles and lordships of Tynby and Kilgarren and
the commote of Oystrelowe in Wales which are held in chief, and to
such persons to have seisin of the premises and give the same to the
said earl and to the heirs of his body, with remainder after his death
for lack of such issue to the king and his heirs ; also licence given by
the king to the said earl to alien in fee simple to whatsoever persons
he would all other his castles, lordships, manors and lands with the
fees and advowsons which he had in demesne or in reversion in England
and Wales, being held in chief, the manor of Asshle co. Norffolk excepted,
and of such persons to take again such estate as he pleased, namely
to himself alone or jointly with others in fee simple, fee tail or for
lite, and to entail, give or grant the same to whom he pleased with
remainders as he should appoint at his own will and pleasure ; and
reciting that by virtue of that licence the said earl by charter enfeoffed
Walter Amyas, John Abraham, John Doun, John Prat clerks, Ralph
de Walsham and Thomas Criklade and their heirs as well of the said
castle and county of Pembroch, the castles and lordships of Tynby
and Kilgarren and the commote of Oysterlowe as of all other his
said castles, lordships, manors, lands, fees and advowsons held by him
in chief in England and Wales which he had in demesne and in reversion,
th^ manor of Asshle excepted, and also of all other his manors,
lordships, lands, fees and advowsons in England and Wales not held
in chief which he had in demesne or in reversion ; reciting also that
the said feoffees after demised to the said earl for a term of five years
beginning 20 March 43 Edward III as well the castle and county of
Pembroch, the castle and lordship of Tynby and Kilgarren and commote
of Oysterlowe as other the castles, lordships, manors, lands, fees and
advowsons aforesaid, the manor of Asshle excepted, and that within
that term he (as John de Hastynges earl of Pembroke lord of Weisford

49 EDWARD III. 287

1375. Membrane 3d — cont.

and Bergeveny) made a surrender to them of his estate in the premises,
a confirmation of their estate, and a quitclaim with warranty to them,
their heirs and assigns {French text follows), dated at his inn at London,
15 April 46 Edward III ; and further reciting that after upon his
passage to Gascony the said earl caused a schedule to be written
making mention of those feoiiments, and specially requesting the said
feoffees truly to perform certain his wills, and to dispose of his castles,
lordships and lands according to the form of that schedule, causing
the same to be sealed with one seal of his in form of a letter patent
and closed up, sealing the same when closed with the ring on his finger,
and sending the same so closed and sealed up from the sea to the said
feoffees ; and reciting that now in the quinzaine of Michaelmas
49 Edward III, the said earl being dead over sea, certain of the said
feoffees, namely the said Walter, John Doune, John Prat and Ralph
de Walsham, came before the council at Westminster and there
delivered the said schedule closed as aforesaid, which was before the
council opened, and there viewed and understood, (French text follows,)
whereby the said earl gave the said feoffees knowledge of his will,
charging and requiring them, if he should die over sea before returning
to England, of the issues of his said lands to levy and pay his debts,
in case full execution of his will might not be by his executors made
of his chattels, and then in case he should die without an heir of his
body to amortise the manor of Totenham to the church of St. Paul
in order to keep his anniversary every year and to find twelve wax
candles throughout the year burning at reasonable times about his
tomb, and if there should be any impediment wherefore the said manor
might not be so amortised, to sell the same and pay the money thereof
arising to the profit of the said church and the ' Chartehous ' in London
for the purposes aforesaid, charging them also in case he should die
without issue to enfeoff the king of the castle and county of Pembroke,
the castles and lordships of Tyneby and Kilgaren and the commote
of Oisterlowe, and to give to his cousin Sir William Beauchamp and
to his heirs for ever all other the castles, manors, lands etc. in England
and Wales which the said feoffees had by his feoffment, and the
reversion of the castle, town and lordship of Bergev[eny] and of all
the manors, lordships, lands etc. held in dower by Dame Mary de
Seint Pauil in England and Wales, upon condition that he shall bear
the whole arms of the said earl and shall prevail with the king (face tant
eidees nostre seigneur le roi ) that he may bear the name of earl of Pembrok
to him and his heirs, and if he will not or may not so do to make a
feoffment and grant of the premises to his cousin Sir William de Clynton
upon the same condition, this schedule bearing date in the said earl's
inn in London, 5 May 1372 ; whereupon the said feoffees there professed
that they ever were and are ready to their power truly to fulfil all the
wills and conditions in that schedule contained and to do nought
contrary to the earl's will, and the said William Beauchamp after
appearing in person before the council in presence of the said feoffees
averred, in so far as the matter therein contained concerned him,
that he was ready for himself and his heirs to perform the same
according to the earl's will, namely to bear the whole arms of the said
earl and to make suit with the king and his heirs that he and his heirs
should have, receive and bear the name of earl of Pembroch in case the
said earl should die without issue, praying the king and council and the
said feoffees to keep whole and unimpaired the estate and right of

288

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1375.

Membrane Zd — wnt.

him the said William and of his heirs therein ; but because the said
earl dying over seas has an heir of his body, who is now within age
as the council is assured, it is determined that the king shall have
the wardship of the said castles, manors, lordships, lands etc. until
the lawful age of the said heir, saving to Anne who was wife of the said
earl her dower of the same.

Membrane 2d.

Dec. 8. John Cursor of the king's chamber is sent to the abbot and convent

Westminster, of Eynesham to take for life such maintenance in that house as Richard

Fauconer in his life time or any other at the command of the king or

his forefathers had at any time past in meat or otherwise. By p.s.*

Membrane Id.

Dec. 20. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order by mainprise of John de Dunham,
Westminster. William de Dunham, Thomas de Dunham and John de Shengham
of London to set free Richard Oriel, Richard de Dunham, Christiana
Chaunterel and Sibyl Chaunterel from prison, bringing this writ before
the justices at Westminster on the morrow of the Purification next ;
as lately by writ de judicio the king ordered the sheriff to take the said
Richard, Richard, Christiana and Sibyl so as to have them before
the said justices on that day to answer as well the king as Thomas
Monk, namely the said Richard and Richard wherefore contrary to
the ordinance they admitted to their service and retained the said
Christiana and Sibyl, who were lately in the service of the said Thomas
at Merkessale, and without reasonable cause and his licence withdrew
therefrom before the term agreed, and the said Christiana and Sibyl
wherefore they withdrew as aforesaid ; and petition is made to the
king on behalf of all the prisoners to be set free, shewing that they
are taken by the bailiffs of the city of Norwych, whom the sheriff has
caused to have the return of that \rat, and are imprisoned in the prison
of the said city, and that they are ready to answer touching the
premises, and to stand to right in all things ; and the said John and
the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under
a pain of 201. to have their bodies before the said justices at the day
named.

Dec. 14. To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon a petition made on behalf

Westminster, of John Lyggard of Westclendon, by mainiDrise of Walter Hamme
and John Okhurst of Sussex to stay the execution of a writ de judicio
against the said John Lyggard at the suit of Roger de Hynton citizen
and carpenter of London, bringing this writ before the justices at
Westminster one month after Easter ; as the said petition shews
that by the said writ de judicio the king ordered the sheriffs to put the
defendant in exigents from busting to busting until outlawed if he
should not appear, and if he should ajjpear to take him and keep him
in prison in safe custody so as to have his body before the said justices
on that day to answer the plaintiff concerning an alleged debt of lOL 10s.,
and that the defendant is ready to answer and stand to right in all

* By warrant (30816) dated 7 December, the office of porter of Eynesham
abbey is granted to ' Johan Currour de nostre chambre,' with the fees and profits
which Richard de Faxton deceased had.

49 EDWARD III.

289

1375.

Membrane Id — cont.

1376.

Jan. 2.

King3
Langley.

things ; and the said Walter and John Okhurst, appearing in person
in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of \Ql. lOs. to have his
body before the said justices at the day named.

John Haukyn one of the king's Serjeants at arms is sent to the
abbot and convent of Abyndon, to have for life such maintenance
in that abbey as Adam del Castel deceased had at the king's command.

By p.s. [30854.]

Charter of Katherine daughter and heir of John Baas, giving with
warranty to John Twyford, Andrew Barentyn and William Britford,
their heirs and assigns, all her lands, rents and services in Bokyngham,
Padbury and Hadyngton co. Bokyngham late of William Kynbell,
and all other her lands in that county. Witnesses : Roger atte
Chambre, Thomas Cotes, Hugh Waltham, Robert Boxford. Dated
London, 8 January 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 January.

To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon petition made on behalf
of John Frere, to set him free from Neugate gaol by mainprise of
Walter atte Lee and William Giffard ; as the said petition shews
that at the suit of certain his enemies, averring that he grievously
threatened them in life and limbs, he is taken and there imprisoned
to find security in that behalf ; and the said Walter and William,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of
lOOL that he shall do or procure no bodily hurt or harm to any of the
people being a complainant as aforesaid.

Jan. 11. John son of John Pritilwell to John Chaunceux knight. Recognisance

We.stminster. for 1,000L, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Essex.

Jan. 20. Thomas Stanes* is sent to the abbot and convent of Abbottesbury,

Sheen. to take for life such maintenance in that abbey as Walter Syffrewas

deceased had at the king's command. By p.s. [30869. J

Jan. 3.

Westminster.

* Described in the warrant as the king's esquire.

OB 19

( 290 )

50 EDWARD III.-PAET I.

1376.

MEMBRANE 23.

Jan. 26. To Philip de Courteney admiral of the fleet to the westward, or
Westminster, to his lieutenant. Order to take of the masters and seamen of any
ships whatsoever freighted with merchandise in the ports of Dertmuth
and Plymmuth and other ports of those parts, which are arrested for
the king's service upon their passage towards the city of Bourdeaux,
security by their oaths at least that they will bring those ships again
to the ports of Hamel and Sandewich, and will have them there on
1 March next ready for the king's service as direction is given to the
admiral by the king, and to dearrest the said ships, suffering them
without let to pass to the said city such arrest notwithstanding ;
as divers ships so freighted are there arrested for the king's service
as the king has learned. By C.

Jan. 28. To Edmund de Brugge escheator in Herefordshire. Order to

Westminster, deliver to Hugh Pauncefot, brother of Grimbald Pauncefot knight,
the manor of Couwarn 405. of rent therein excepted, which is taken
into the king's hand by the said Grimbald's death, together with
the issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition,
taken by the escheator, that the said Grimbald at his death held
no lands in that bailiwick in his demesne as of fee nor in
service, but by fine levied in the king's court held the said
manor (with the exception aforesaid) by knight service to him and
Ellen his wife and to the heirs of their bodies, with remainder for
lack of such issue to the heirs of the said Grimbald's bodv,
and for lack of an heir of his body to the said Hugh arid
to the heirs of his body, of the heirs of Humphrey de Bohun earl
of Hereford tenant in chief, being within age and in the king's ward-
ship, as of the honour of Brechon, and that the said Grimbald and
Ellen are dead without issue ; and the king has taken the fealty of
the said Hugh.

Jan. 26. Brother John de Mari monk of Lenton priory has the king's letters

Westminster, of exchange addressed to Peter Mark merchant of Lumbardy dwelling
in the city of London for 10 marks payable to him in foreign parts.

Feb. 15. Brother John Hacune has like letters of exchange addressed to

Westminster. John Crede merchant of Lumbardy dwelhng in the city of London
for 2QI. payable to him in foreign parts.

Jan. 29.

Westminster.

Membrane 22.

To John de Elinerugge constable of Corf castle, and to his lieutenant.
Order to cause John de Weston, whom the king lately sent to be
kept in custody in that castle until further order, to come before the
king and council without delay, there to answer touching matters
which shall be laid before him on the king's behalf,

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1376. Membrane 22— cont.

Jan. 31. To the mayor and sheriff of Bristol. Order to keep without
Westminster, delivering up a ship called ' la Seinte Marie ' of Lulbao, John Bono
de Madarega master, a ship of St. Nicholas of Dondarna, John Martines
de Maillio master, and any goods and merchandise of merchants of
Spain therein, and to restore without delay to Francis Marcadel,
Francis Romer, Francis de Soyler and Massian Carrer, merchants of
Cateloigne and subjects of the king of Arragon, 1 ,408 ' hens ' and one
measure of ' grayne ' in the former ship, 1,029 ' hens ' and three
measures of ' grayne ' in the latter ship, 10 tuns of ' bachins ' which
cost 73L 10s. gross, and 10 ' meses ' of copper which cost 511. 12,9.
gross, being their goods and merchandise taken by the king's lieges ;
as the said goods were lately freighted in the port of Swyne in
Flanders, and by the king's lieges coming in the fleet from Brittany
by the ' Bay ' were taken at sea by force of arms, and are brought
with the said ships to the port of Bristol, as is certified by
letters of John king of Castile and Leon his son sent
to the king and council ; and it is the king's will that
restitution be made to the said merchants of their own goods, according
to the alliance between him and the king of Arragon. Proviso that the
custom and subsidy shall be truly paid upon such of those goods
as shall be there exposed for sale.

Feb. 6. To the collectors in the port of London of the subsidy of 6d. in the

Westminster, pound. Order to suffer all the parcels comprised in a schedule

enclosed, which were lately bought in Flanders for the king's own

stock and brought to the port of London, to be taken thence without

demanding the said subsidy to the king's use.

Memorandum of the parcels aforesaid, received by Richard Lyouns :
Mark of John Double : 6 pipes with spices, 2 bales of ' canvas,'
10 pieces of wax, 1 bale of ' ris,' 1 pipe of sugar, 2 barrels of
oranges.
Mark of Peter Gyseljm : 5 pipes with spices, 10 pieces of wax,
2 bales of almonds, 7 bales of ' ris,' 2 bales of ' canvas,' 1 barrel
with spices.
Mark of William Mewes : 5 pipes with spices.
Mark of Peter Jonisson : 10 pieces of wax, 1 bale of ' ris,' 2 bales

of almonds.
Mark of John Laur' : 10 pieces of wax, 1 pipe with hauberks,
2 bales of almonds.

Feb. 4. To John de Hale escheator in Somerset. Order to remove the

Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manors of Burnham
and Brene taken into the king's hand by the death of Thomas de
Graunson knight, delivering to William de Monte Acuto earl of
Salisbury any issues thereof taken ; as it is found by inquisition,
taken at the king's command by Walter Cyfrewast late escheator,
that the said Thomas at his death held no lands in that county in
chief or of others in his demesne as of fee, but held the said manors
for life by grant of the said earl, with reversion to the earl and his
heirs, and that the same are held of others than the king.

Feb. 9. To John Carnels escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to remove

Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Quynton

taken into the king's hand by the death of William de Quynton kiaight.

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1376. Membrane 22— cont.

delivering to Isabel his wife any issues thereof taken ; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken at his command by Nicholas
Seymour late escheator, that the said William at his death held no
lands in that county in chief, but by fine levied in the king's court
held the said ma.nor 'jointly with the said Isabel for their lives of the
gift of Edmund fitz Johan and Richard Leycestre, and that the same
is held of others than the king.

Feb. 11. To John de Mattisford escheator in Devon. Order to cause John

Westminster, de Brishtle and Agnes his wife to have seisin of the purparty of the
said Agnes of the lands etc. of Richard de Merton tenant in chief kept
in the king's hand, keeping the purparty of Agnes the younger in his
hand until further order ; as upon the finding of an inquisition, taken
at the king's command by Thomas Chaumbernoun then escheator,
that the said Richard at his death held the castle of Chepyngtoriton
in chief by knight service, and 13.s. id. of rent in Chepyngtoriton of
others than the king, that Eleanor wife of Matthew de Stowille knight,
Joan wife of John Baunsile and Agnes de Merton the said Richard's
daughters by Margaret his first wife, and Agnes his daughter by
Maud his second wife are his next heirs, the said Eleanor and Joan
being of fuU age and the said Agnes and Agnes within age, on 14 June
in the 45th year of his reign the king respited the homage of the said
Matthew by reason of issue between him and the said Eleanor
begotten, and commanded the said late escheator to take the fealties
of the said Matthew and John Baunsile, to take of the said Matthew
and Eleanor, John Baunsile and Joan security for payment of their
reliefs at the exchequer, in presence of the heirs and parceners of that
heritage and of Thomas de Stanes to whom the king has committed
the wardship of two thirds thereof, if being warned they would attend,
to make a partition of the premises into four equal parts, and to
cause the said Matthew and Eleanor, John Baunsile and Joan to have
seisin of their purparties, keeping the purparties of the said Agnes
and Agnes in the king's hand until further order, with a proviso that
every one of the heirs should have a portion of the premises held in
chief and be the king's tenant ; and now the said Agnes the elder,
whom the said John de Brightle has taken to wife, has proved her age
before the escheator, and the king has taken the fealty of her said
husband.

Feb. 14. To Edmund de Brugge escheator in Gloucestershire. Order to take

Westminster, of Margaret who was [wife] of Thomas Graunson knight an oath that
she will not marry without the king's licence, and in presence of the
heirs, if being warned they will attend, to assign her dower of her
said husband's lands taken into the king's hand by his death, sending
the assignment to be enrolled in chancery.

To Thomas de Illeston escheator in Kent. Like order to assign dower
to the said Margaret, of whom an oath has been taken by Edmund de
Brugge {as above).

Feb. 20. To the sheriffs of London. Whereas lately the king learned that

Westminster, certain tuns of wine being brought to the city of London in a ship of

Bayoun, John Venisse master, the said master and the keepers of the

wine [were brought] before Robert de Asshton the treasurer, the

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1376. Membrane 22 — cont.

king's butler, the collectors of the subsidy lately granted to the king
of 6d. in the pound and 2s. on every tun of wine, and before other
his lieges, and alleged that the wine was of Florimund lord of la Sparre,
and under his name paid the said subsidy to the collectors, and that
at the suit of James Jacomyn merchant of Florence, averring that
the said Florimund was bound to him in 400Z., the sheriffs summoned
him to answer before them touching that alleged debt, arresting the
said wine, and that certain of the said keepers appearing before the
sheriffs alleged that the wine was their own artd not of the said
Florimund, offering proof thereof in order that the said James should
be debarred from his action, and craving dearrest and delivery to
to them of the said wine to make their advantage thereof ; and whereas
the king, taking note that such proof ought not to be received contrary
to the acknowledgment of the said master and keepers and their
first averments, commanded the sheriffs to certify him and the
council concerning the tenor of the process before them had, and
to continue the cause before them, by virtue whereof they have
deferred to jDroceed therein ; the tenor of the process being viewed
and examined before the council, forasmuch as the said master and
keepers after their coming before the treasurer and collectors alleged
and acknowledged that the said wine was of the said Florimund,
and paid the subsidy under his name, as is witnessed as well by the
treasurer as by certificate of John de Iklyngham late collector of
the said subsidy, it seems to the council reasonable that the wine
so arrested, and appraised at 167L 6s. Sd. as the sheriffs have certified,
be delivered to the said James to hold or a-nswer for the same according
to the custom of the city of London, and the king notifies the sheriffs
thereof that they may the more advisedly proceed in the same cause
doing speedy justice to the parties, the king's said command notwith-
standing. Proviso that the said James shall before the sheriffs find
security, for which they will answer, to answer for the wine or the
value thereof if hereafter the said Florimund shall suffer himself to
be justified according to the custom of the said city, and will sue for
the same. By C.

MEMBRANE 21.

Jan. 30. To Oliver de Harnham escheator in Oxfordshire. Order to take the

Westminster, fealty of Margaret late the wife of Nicholas de Loveyn according
to the form of a schedule enclosed, and to remove the king's hand
and meddle no further with the manors of Barton St. John and
Staunton St. John taken into the king's hand by her said husband's
death, delivering to the said Margaret any issues thereof taken ;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that
the said Nicholas at his death held no lands in that county in chief
in his demesne as of fee, but held the said manors jointly with the
said Margaret by gift of William de Wykeham bishop of Winchester and
others made with the king's licence, namely the manor of Barton to them
and the heirs of the body of the said Nicholas, the manor of Staunton
for their lives with remainders to Henry son of Henry Beaumond,
Richard brother of the said Henry the son, and Thomas brother of
the said Richard, and that the same are held in chief by knight service.

Feb. 6. To John Camels escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to remove

Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the advowson and

294 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 21 — cont.

church of Coleworth, delivering to the prior of Canons Assheby any
issues thereof taken ; as lately upon information received of the
finding of an inquisition, before the escheator taken of his office,
that after the statute of mortmain the said church is vcithout the
king's licence appropriated to the said prior and the convent, the
king ordered the escheator to send that inquisition into chancery
at a set day now past, and by that inquisition sent thither by virtue
of the king's command it is found that after the statute of mortmain
the said prior and convent without obtaining the king's licence
appropriated to them and their successors two thirds of the advowson
of Coleworth church ; and the said prior, appearing in chancery on
the morrow of the Purification last, produced letters patent of the
king, dated 15 June in the 29th year of his reign, giving licence to
the said prior and convent and to their successors to appropriate and
hold the said church, being of their own patronage it was said, also
papal letters whereby the pope appropriated and annexed that church
to the said priory with all rights and appurtenances thereof, praying
removal of the king's hand ; and the king has viewed as well his
letters patent as the pope's bull and other evidences of the prior,
whereby it appears that the said church was lawfully appropriated.

Feb. 7. To William Walshale escheator in Salop and in the march of Wales

Westminster, adjacent. Order to take the fealty of Ehzabeth wife of Robert Corbet
knight according to the form of a schedule enclosed, and to remove
the king's hand and meddle no further with the manors of Shawebury
and Besseford, three messuages and three bovates of land in
Shawebury and divers other manors and lands in the said county
and march taken into the king's hand by her said husband's death,
delivering to the said Ehzabeth any issues thereof taken ; as the
king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the
said Robert at his death held no lands in the said county and march in
chief nor of others in his demesne as of fee, but that by gift of Thomas
Grey vicar of Morton and others made with the king's licence he held
the said manors and premises in Shawebury jointly with the said
Elizabeth for their lives in chief by knight service, and the other
manors and lands aforesaid likewise jointly with her for their lives
of others than the king.

Feb. 12. To Edmund de Brugge escheator in Herefordshire and the march

Westminster, of Wales adjacent. Order to deliver in dower to Giles Maloro and
Joan his wife, who was wife of Richard Baskerville knight tenant by
knight service of the heirs of Humphrey de Bohun earl of Hereford
and of Wilham de Ferariis tenants in chief deceased, being within
age and in the king's wardship, an underwood in Erdesley extended
at 20«. a year, 60s. of rent in that town, a hamlet called Parton
extended at 26s. 8d., the pleas and perquisites of court there at
13s. 4d., 200 acres of demesne land in the said hamlet at 405., a pasture
therein at 40.s., a hamlet called Irdesley at 40s., and the pleas and
perquisites of the court of Irdesley extended at 26s. 8d. a year ; as
the king by letters patent has pardoned the said Giles his trespass
in taking her to wife, and the said Joan her trespass in marrying
without the king's licence, and of the lands of the said Richard taken
into the king's hand by his death has assigned the premises to her,

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1376. Membrane 21 — cont.

rendering 6.s. M. a year, which is the excess of her said dower, to the
king until the lawful age of the said Richard's heir and then to the
said heir.

Feb. 16. To Oliver de Harnham escheator in Wiltesir. Order to remove the

Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Wotton
Ryvers and six messuages in the city of New Sarum ta.ken into the
king's hand by the death of Thomas de la Ryvere, delivering to Isabel
his wife any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition,
taken by the escheator, that the said Thomas at his death held the
said manor jointly with the said Isabel to them and the heirs of their
bodies, and the said messuages for life in her right, and that the same
are held of others than the king.

Feb. 16. To William de Wyndesore governor and guardian of Ireland. Order

Westminster, to inform himself fully of the estate of Ireland and all profits and
commodities thereof, and leaving all other things to be in person
before the council at Westminster in the quinzaine of Easter next, to
treat and give counsel with the king, the lords and others of the council
touching the business of Ireland and the reformation and security
of the estate thereof ; as it is the king's will by discretion and advice
of the lords and learned men of his council to make provision for
the reformation of the estate of Ireland and for the good governance
thereof, hoping that the business may be the better directed by the
counsel and information of the said William ; and order upon his
departure from Ireland to deliver by indenture the office of justiciary
of Ireland and all things thereto pertaining to Maurice fitz Thomas
earl of Kildare to whom the king by letters patent has committed
that office during the said William's absence or until further order.

[ifep. on Dignity of a Peer, iv, p. 667.]

The like to the following :

Roger Holiwode knight chief baron of the exchequer of Ireland.
William Carlel one of the barons of the exchequer of Ireland.

[Ihid., p. 668.]

Feb. 16. To the chancellor and the treasurer in Ireland and either of them.

Westminster. Order upon their allegiance to inform themselves touching the
estate of Ireland and the profits and commodities thereof to the
king pertaining, and how such estate may most fitly be corrected,
and before the quinzaine of Easter at latest to certify the king and
council under their seals touching the premises and other matters
whatsoever which according to their discretion shall seem to be most
needful in that behalf, with their counsel and advice thereupon ;
as William de Wyndesore governor and guardian of Ireland and
certain other the king's officers of Ireland are at the king's command
about to come to him in England to give information to the king
and council concerning the estate of Ireland, and it is the king's will
to be certified likewise as aforesaid by the chancellor and treasurer.

Membrane 20.

Feb. 10. To Edmund Lorence escheator in Lancashire. Order to remove

Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with a messuage of William

Fletewode in Scotford, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as

lately Richard de Hoghton late escheator certified in chancery at

296

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376.

Membrane 20 — cont.

the king's command that he took the said messuage into the king's
hand for that he found by inquisition, before him taken, that William
le Skynner of Scotford outlawed for felony on the day when his out-
lawry was published held the same in his demesne as of fee ; and
after because the said escheator did not fully certify him thereupon,
the king ordered the coroners to search the outlawries and felonies
pending before them and other memoranda, and to certify under
their seals whether any such outlawry was pending or proclaimed
in that county, and if so what, for committing what felony, and the
date thereof ; and Richard de Assheton, William de Bredekirk
and Edmund Frere coroners have certified that they have searched
the rolls and memoranda of their office, and found no felony com-
mitted by William Skynner, nor any outlawry published against
him for any cause.

Feb. 18. To William Walshale escheator in Salop and Staffordshire. Order

Westminster, to cause Henry son and heir of John Morf tenant in chief to have

seisin of his said father's lands taken into the king's hand by his

death ; as he proved his age before Roger de la Lee late escheator,

and the king has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [30919.]

Feb. 19. To William de Latymere constable of Dovorre castle and warden

Westminster, of the Cinque Ports or his lieutenant, Nicholas Heryng' steward of
Kent, Thomas Elys, Thomas Loveryk and Arnald Broun of Sandwich,
and the bailiffs of the city of Canterbury and the town of Romene.
Order to proceed according to the king's letters patent to them here-
tofore made to make restitution of all the wines of merchants of
Bourdeaux lately taken at sea by the king's lieges in two ships of
Campe, doing speedy justice to the parties according to the laws
and customs of the said ports, the king's command to stay such
proceedings notwithstanding ; as on 26 July last the king appointed
the said William and the others, six, five, four, three and two of them,
to make inquisition by true men of the liberty of the Cinque Ports
concerning the said wines and the names of all and singular who took
the same and then had them, and to restore the same to Peter de
Brymons and William Megge merchants of Bourdeaux in whose hands
soever they should be found ; and upon the petition of Adam de
Bury citizen of London, who is indicted for 60 tuns of the said wines
by him taken it was said, the king after on 18 December following
by a mainprise found in chancery by the said defendant, commanded
them to stay the process before them against the said Adam upon
that indictment.

Feb. 21. To John Dymmok escheator in Lincolnshire. Order, upon the
Westminster, petition of William Mountayn clerk executor of John de Welby,
if the facts are as stated, to deliver to him the goods and chattels
which were the testator's at his death, that he may pay the testator's
debts and execute his will as he ought to do ; as his petition shews
that the said goods and chattels are hardly sufficient to pay the
testator's debts and legacies, and that pretending that they are of
John de Navenby which they are not, the escheator has caused the same
. to be seized into the king's hand as forfeit to the king, for that
John de Navenby feloniously ravished Elizabeth who was wife of

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1376. Membrane, 20 — cont.

John de Welby, for which felony he is indicted, and is put in exigents in
Lincolnshire to be outlawed it is said. It is the king's will that the
esoheator be thereof discharged toward him.

Feb. 6. To the mayor of the town of Warham. Order, upon the petition

Westminster, of the prior of Bustlesham Mountagu, to take a mainprise, for which
the mayor will answer, for having a ship called the ' Margarete ' of
Warham, John Iwayn master, ready at the day and place appointed
to sail on the king's service, and to suffer the said master freely without
let to put on board two marble columns by the said prior bought at
Warham and bring them to the city of London, any command of the
king to the said mayor previously addressed notwithstanding ; as
the prior's petition shews that the said ship is now arrested for the
king's service. By C.

Feb. 7. To William Strete the king's butler, or to his representative in

Westminster, the port of Suthampton. Order to deliver to the prior and convent
of St. Denis by Suthampton or to their attornej' one tun of red
wine of the king's prise of wines brought to that port of this instant
season of ' rek ' ; as the king by charter has given to the said prior
and convent and to their successors for the celebration of masses
in that priory for the souls of the faithful departed one tun of red
wine, to be taken every year in that port by the hands of his butler
for the time being or of the said butler's representative there of the
first wines of the king's prise brought thither of the season of ' rek.'
It is the king's will that the butler be thereof discharged toward
him.

Feb. I. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order to cause a coroner for the town

Westminster, of Lenne to be elected instead of Simon de Gunton, who is dead as the
king has learned.

Feb. 1 . To the sheriff of Warrewyk. Order to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of Thomas de Compton, who is insufficiently qualified.

Membrane 19.

March 6. To the sheriff of Oxford. Order, upon the petition of William Lilye
Westminster, the king's Serjeant at arms, by mainprise of John Fisshe and Geoffrey
Fourbour of the city of London to deliver to him without delay certain
armour of his by the sheriff arrested to the king's use for particular
causes ; as the said John and Geoffrey, appearing in person in
chancery, have mainperned that the said Serjeant shall truly answer
to the king for the same or for the value thereof, if it shall be forfeit
to the king.

March 10. To Robert Hales prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jersualem in
Westminster. England, and to brother Richard de Overton receiver general in
England of the supreme master of Rodes. Licence this time, the
king's prohibition notwithstanding, to send over by way of exchange
to the said master and convent at Rodes, for their use and advantage
and for defence of christians there and not elsewhere dwelling and
none otherwise, 1,000 marks if so great a sum levied and collected in
name of response (responsionis) be in their treasury, provided that the
said master and convent shall certify the king of the receipt thereof.

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1376. Membrane 19 — cont.

although lately the king learned that the said prior and all his
predecessors being priors of the said Hospital in all past times had
and held all the la.nds and possessions of the Hospital in Scotland
as one preceptory pertaining and annexed to their priory and subject
to their jurisdiction, and set over the same the king's lieges of England
who paid their response to their chapter of England and not elsewhere,
and that the late prior of the Hospital in France being made master
of Rodes, scheming to draw to the dommion and power of the realm
of France and into subjection to the prior in France the said preceptory
being so subject to the power of the realm of England and ruled by
the king's lieges, has thereto collated a certain Scotsman, appointing
that the response which used to be paid to the said chapter should
thenceforward be paid to the prior of France at Paris, and although
the king, willing to obviate this new and unheard of prejudice to him
and to the realm, forbade the said prior and receiver under pain of
forfeiture and at their peril secretly or openly to send or suffer to be
sent to the said master any money or cess of the said Hospital in
name of response or otherwise whatsoever, until the said master
should apply a remedy ; as the said master and the convent of Rodes,
learning for a surety by express information of brethren of the priory
dwelling therein that the preceptory of Scotland used to be held,
ruled and governed by the priors of England, of their particular
knowledge have revoked and annulled the gift thereof to the said
Scotsman, and have granted and conferred the same upon the said
prior in England with all and singular the members, appurtenances
and rights thereto belonging and which ought to belong thereto in
spiritualities and temporalities as well in chief as in the members,
as appears by bulls of the said prior {sic) and convent produced besfore
the council ; and at the instance and solicitation of the said prior
and receiver and in consideration of their indigence the king would
shew favour to the said master and convent. Dupplicatur.
Et erat patens.

Membrane 18.

Feb. 22. To the guardian, governor or justiciary of Ireland or his representa-

Westminster. tive, and to the chancellor and treasurer of Ireland for the time being
and either of them. Order, upon the petition of Elizabeth who was
wife of Edward le Despenser knight tenant in chief, being daughter
and heir of Bartholomew son of Bartholomew de Burgerssh, to cause
restitution and livery to be made to her of all the manors, lands,
rents etc. which were of her right and heritage after her said father's
death, and were taken into the king's hand as well by virtue of the
ordinance hereinafter mentioned as by her said husband's death, with
the knights' fees and advowsons of churches, and with all issues thereof
taken since Martinmas last, on which day the said Edward died as is
found by inquisition thereupon taken at the king's command by
Edmund Brugge escheator in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire
and returned in the chancery of England ; as her petition shews that
the manors of KiUotheran and Belliconar co. Watirford, which are
of her heritage, were after her said father's death taken into the king's
hand by virtue of an ordinance, lately made at Guldeford in the
42nd year of the reign, that every man having lordships or lands
in Ireland whatsoever should under pain of forfeiture thereof before
Easter in the 43rd year or on that feast come in person to Ireland,

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1376. Membrane 18 — cont.

or send thither men sufficient according to the proportion of such
lands, there to abide thenceforward upon the defence of Ireland,
and for that the said Edward, being then on the king's service over
sea and knowing not of that ordinance, came not before the said
feast, nor sent men sufficient to abide upon the defence of the said
lordships and lands, and that the same were in the king's hand until
the said Edward's death and after and yet are as well for that cause
as by the said Edward's death, praying restitution ; and inasmuch
as there is no fault in her the said Ehzabeth, and the said Edward
might not forfeit the said manors but for his life time, in consideration
of his estate therein, and for that the king has taken the homage
and fealty of the said Elizabeth for her said father's lands in England
and Ireland and has commanded livery to be given her of all lands
of her heritage in England, he is minded to grant her prayer. Proviso
that the said Elizabeth shall rateably by herself or by others find
and perform all charges due for the said manors, as others in Ireland
are bound to do.

March 5. To the warden of the Elete prison. Order by mainprise of John de
Westminster. Neville lord of Raby to cause John de Grantham, attorney of Bertram
Monboucher late sheriff of Northumberland, to be set free from the
said prison without delay ; as the said John de Neville has mainperned
before the treasurer of England that the said Bertram shall in the
quinzaine of Easter next pay at the exchequer all moneys by him
due to the king for the time that he was sheriff, or shall be that day
at the exchequer to do and receive what the court shall determine in
that behalf. By bill of the treasurer.

March 14. Order to the sheriff of Oxford to cause a coroner to be elected
Westminster, instead of Nicholas Donjmgton, who is insufficiently quaUfied.

MEMBRANE 17.
March 24. To Robert de Wilughby, Ralph de Grumwell, William de Thorp,
Westminster. Thomas de Ingelby, Henry de Asty, Roger de Kirketon, Roger de
Fulthorp, Robert de Haryngton, John Hode and Wilham de Spaigne,
and every of them. Order to continue in the state it now is until
some day after Whitsuntide next to be by them appointed the king's
writ of 14 March last appointing them, nine, eight, seven, six, five,
four, three and two of them, of whom the said Thomas, Roger or
Roger should be one, justices to make inquisition by true men of
Lincolnshire concerning certain alleged trespasses by force of arms
committed at Multon by Matthew Redemane knight and others
against Gilbert de UmframviUe earl of Angos, and to hear and deter-
mine the same, making no further process thereupon in the mean
time nor until further order, that in the mean time the king and
council may have fuller information concerning the premises and
the manner thereof ; as the said Matthew has submitted himself
to the king's grace and to the order of the king and council concerning
trespasses and wrongdoings whatsoever wherein he shall be found
trespasser in regard to entering the manor of Multon, praying that
the said plaint be by the king and council debated, and has found
mainpernors in chancery who have mainperned under a pain of 2001.
that he shall be ready to answer and content the said earl and others
of the people there for the trespasses and wrongdoings whereof he
and the others aforesaid shaU be found guilty.

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1376. Membrane 17 — cont.

To John de WeUe, Ralph de Crumwell, Roger de Kirketon, Henry
Asty, William de Burgh and John Hode and every of them. Order
not" to proceed until a day to be by them appointed after Whitsuntide
next to take an assize of novel disseisin before them arraigned _ by
Gilbert de Umframville earl of Angos and Maud his wife against
Matthew de Redemanc Itnight, Joan his wife and others, and another
like assize before them arraigned by the said eail and Maud against
Joan who was wife of Anthony de Lucy and others concerning tenements
in Multon, but to continue those assizes in the state they now are, that
in the mean time the king and council may have fuller information
concerning the matter ; as on 4 March last the king by letters patent
appointed the said John and the others to take those assizes ; and
the said Matthew has submitted himself to the king's grace concerning
the said assize and other matters in regard to that cause, a,nd has
found in chancery mainpernors who have mainperned for him and
the said Joan under a pain of 2001. that they shall be ready to answer
and according to the order of the king and council to content the
said earl and others of the people there for all manner of trespasses
and wrongs, in case they and the others aforesaid shall be found
guilty in that behalf.

The like to Thomas de Ingelby and William de Burgh.

March 27. To the sheriff of Suthampton. Strict order, as he will save him
Westminster, harmless, by true men of his bailiwick within liberties and without
to make inquisition concerning all the treasure found under ground
which is in the keeping as well of Henrj' Holton bailiff of the hundred
of Pacchestrowe and Clere as of others in the sheriff's bailiwick,
causing the same to be arrested to the king's use wherever it may
be found, and to be brought or sent safely to the receipt of the
exchequer ; as the king is informed that the said bailiff and certain
others have in their keeping a particular treasure so found, which may
pertain to the king and to none other.

MEMBRANE 16.

Feb. 28. To .John de Tothill. Order not to meddle further in the office of

Westminster, guardian of the peace, justice of oyer and terminer, and arrayer of
men at arms, armed men and archers in the Westrithing in Yorkshire,
although by divers letters patent the king lately appointed him and
other lieges to the same ; as for particular causes laid before the council
the king has thought fit to remove him.

Feb. 26. To Thomas Sewale escheator in Bedfordshire. Order to cause the

Westminster, abbot of Wobourne to have seisin of a messuage, 22 acres of land,
2 acres of meadow and 4s. of rent in Everesholt and Tyngre held by
John Page of Everesholt outlawed for felony it is said ; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken by John de Broughton late escheator,
that the said messuage, meadow and rent and 30 acres of land in
Everesholt and Tyngre have been in his hand a year and a day and
are yet in his hand, that the said John held that messuage, meadow
and rent and 22 acres of the said land of the said abbot, and that
William de Otteford formerly escheator had the year and a day and
the waste thereof, and ought to answer for the same to the king,

50 EDWARD III.— Part I.

301

Membrane 16 — cont.

1376.

Feb. 29. To Gilbert de Culwen escheator in Northumberland. Order to

Westminster, cause John son and heir of Robert de Maners knight tenant in chief
to have seisin of the lands of his said father taken into the king's
hand by his death ; as the said John proved his age before John
Sayvylle late escheator, and the king has taken his homage and
fealty. By p.s. [30935.]

Feb. 29. To Thomas Sewale escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to keep
Westminster, in the king's hand until further order the 3 acres of meadow, three
tenants and the liberty of a court hereinafter mentioned, to take the
fealty of Amy wife of Roger Loveday according to the form of a schedule
enclosed, and to remove the king's hand and meddle no further as
well with a messuage and 80 acres of land in Great Wylburgham
as with all other the lands held of others than the king which are
taken into the king's hand by her said husband's death, delivering to
her any issues thereof taken except of the said 3 acres of meadow,
three tenants and the liberty of a court ; as the king has learned
by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at his death the said
Roger held no lands in that county in chief nor of others in his demesne
as of fee nor in service, but that in the 36th year of the reign without
obtaining the king's licence he enfeoffed Richard Garlond clerk,
John Waryn of Purle, William atte Walle, William Bedell and others
of a messuage, a toft, 230 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, three
customary tenants, 25s. of rent and the liberty of a court to be holden
every three weeks in Great Wylburgham, whereof the said toft,
80 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, three tenants and liberty of a
court are held in chief by serjeanty, namely to keep one sparrowhawk,
and by the service of 12rf. a year of the sheriff's aid, and the residue
of others than the king ; and on 8 May in the 42nd year of his reign
the king by letters patent pardoned the trespass committed by so
acquiring the said messuage and 80 acres of land, further granting
licence to the said Richard, John, William and William that they
might thereof enfeoff the said Roger and Amy and the heirs of the
said Roger, which afterwards they did.

Feb. 12. To Oliver de Harnham escheator in Berkshire. Order, upon the

Westminster, finding of an inquisition, by the escheator lately taken at the king's
command, that Thomas Rous at his death held no lands in that county
in chief in his demesne as of fee nor in service, but held in his demesne
as of fee &l. 13s. 4c?. of rent in Newebiry payable at set terms, that
he died thereof seised, but of whom the same is held or by what service
is not known, that deceased at his death held no other lands in that
county in demesne nor in service, and that Robert de Kendale knight
and Maud his wife have since his death and do yet take and occupy
the same, to remove the king's hand, and not to meddle further with
the said rent, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as it is not
found by that inquisition nor by certificate of the treasurer and the
barons of the exchequer sent into chancery at the king's command
whether the said rent is held in chief or no.

March 7. Order to the sheriff of Berkshire to cause a coroner to be elected
Westminster, instead of WiUiam de Ildesle, who is dead.

302

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376.

Membrane 16 — cont.

March 8. To W. bishop of Cicestre. Order by indenture, making distinct
Westminster, and open mention of the same and the price thereof, to cause one empty
chest and other goods and chattels of Wilham de Chirchehull eanon
of Cicestre deceased, late one of the guardians of the temporalities
of the bishopric of Worcester void by the death of William the last
bishop, to be deUvered to Master William de Wymundham parson
of St. Mary ' atte Stronde' without New Temple Bar London, or to
John Bisshopiston clerk, John Wyke clerk, William Doyly and Robert
Dys his attorneys, in order that he may content the king for 10s. the
price thereof, sending again one part of such indenture to the exchequer
at Westminster in the quinzaine of Easter, also this \vi-it ; as Robert de
Assheton the treasurer has witnessed in chancery that the said parson
has found security at the exchequer to content the king for the price
of the said goods, which are in the king's hands as well in the Canons'
street Cicestre as in the body of the said canon's prebend of Thorneye,
which said canon at his death was bound to the king to render account
of the issues of the temporalities aforesaid, and the said bishop of
Cicestre by the king's command caused his goods and chattels to be
sequestrated, as on the morrow of St. Hilary last he returned at the
exchequer at Westminster.

March 31. To Philip de Courtenay admiral of the king's fleet to the westward,
Westminster, or to his lieutenant. Order to cause all ships of twenty tuns burden
and upwards, and all seamen who shall be found within his admiralty
within liberties and without, to be arrested without delay, so as to
be ready to sail on the king's service at his wages whenever they
shall have warning on his behalf, taking of the owners and masters
of such ships security that they shall have their ships ready for that
service, and of the said seamen and every of them likewise that they
shall not withdraw to distant parts without special licence, but
shall be ready for service under pain of forfeiture, distraining and
compelling them if need be to find security as aforesaid in such
manner as shall seem best.

March 23. To John Welde escheator in Essex and Hertfordshire. Order to
Westminster, cause Edward brother and heir of John son and heir of John de Benstede
tenant in chief to have seisin of his said father's lands, which came
to the king's hands by the said father's death and by reason of the
nonage of John the son, who died within age and in the king's ward-
ship, and so are in the king's hand ; as the said Edward has proved
his age before the escheator, and the kmg has taken his homage and
fealty. By p.s. [30947.]

To Nicholas Somerton escheator in the county of Suthampton
and in Wiltesir. Like order ; as the said Edward has proved his
age before John Welde.

The like to Thomas Sewale escheator in Cambridgeshire.

MEMBRANE 15.

April 1. Order to the sheriff of Wiltesir to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of William Haycroft lately elected, who has his abode in
Berkshire as the king has learned.

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1376. Membrane 15 — cont.

March 12. To the mayor and bailiffs of the city of Cork in Ireland, and the
Westminster, keeper of the king's gaol there. Order at their peril, for particular
causes laid before the king and council, to cause Gerard son of
Raymond Caunton and Edmund son of Gerald Caunton, who are
taken and there imprisoned for certain misprisions against the king
and his majesty, to be there kept in safe custody until special order
of the king without mainprise or any other delivery ; certifying under
their seals in the chancery of England the cause wherefore the said
prisoners are taken and detained, and sending again this writ. By C.

April 1. To John de Hale escheator in Somerset. Order to take of Alice who

Westminster, was wife of Edmund de Clyvedon, tenant by knight service of the
heirs of Edward le Despenser and Nicholas Seymour tenants in chief
who are within age and in the king's wardship, an oath that she will
not marry without the king's licence, and in presence of Robert de
Assheton, to whom the king has committed the wardship of two thirds
thereof, or of his attorney if being warned he will attend, to assign
her dower of her said husband's lands taken into the king's hand
by his death, the manor of Milton excepted, saving her dower of that
manor if she be thereof dowable according to the law and custom
of England ; and order, to send such assignment under seal to be
enrolled in chancery.

April 3. To the bailiffs and true men of the town of St. Botolph. Order on

Westminster, sight of these presents forthwith to assemble together, and having
considered the matter so to deal in buying and selling ' stokfissh '
that by default of them or any of them no excessive dearness thereof shall
arise in that port or elsewhere within the realm, nor shall any man within
that port embrace such fish, that by their default touching this matter
the king be not a second time vexed at the complaint of the people ;
as in consideration that a certain fish so called is landed in that port
before other ports more than was wont, and that in divers parts of the
realm great dearness thereof has now arisen, and it is doubted that
much more will it arise hereafter to the hurt of all the commons if a
speedy remedy be not applied, it is the king's will so to deal as may
tend to the common advantage, as he is bound to do.

April 18. To the mayor and sheriff of Bristol. Order, upon the petition
Westminster, of Walter Derbj^ of Bristol, to cause two ships of Spain lately taken
at sea by the king's lieges and brought to that port to be there
appraised by merchants and others having the best knowledge therein,
and to be without delay delivered by indenture to the said Walter
according to such appraisement by mainprise of Adam de Hertyngdon
the king's clerk and Richard Lyons citizen of London, sending the
appraisement into chancery under their seals and the seals of the
appraisers, and certifying all their action in that behalf when they
shall have executed this command ; as the said petition shews that a
ship of the said Walter laded with divers goods and merchandise was
lately at sea in hostile manner taken and carried away by men of Spain,
praying that in part of his recompense he may have the said ships
of Spain which have long been detained in the port of Bristol, finding
a mainprise to answer the king or to them of Spain for the true value
or the price of those ships in case restitution thereof shall hereafter
be adjudged by the king and council ; and the said Adam and Richard,

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1376. Membrane 15 — cont.

appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned for the said Walter
that he shall be ready truly to answer as aforesaid to the king or the
owners of those ships according to order of the council.

April 22. Order to the sheriff of Essex to cause a coroner to be elected
Westminster, instead of John Girerden, who is dead.

MEMBRANE 14.

March 2.5. To Maurice fitz Thomas earl of Kildare and justiciary of Ireland.
Westminster. Order to take of John Mauclerk security that he shall come hither
in the quinzaine of Michaelmas next to answer according to the law
and custom of Ireland touching whatsoever shall be laid against him,
and thereby to suffer him to be delivered to bail and set free from
prison, and freely to come to the king in England ; as on behalf of
the said John it is shewn the king that at the king's command he
was lately chosen by the commons of Ireland to journey to England
in order to make declaration in the council for the king's profit
touching certain business which concerns the king and the estate and
ruling of Ireland, and that to prevent his coming to the king for that
cause he is taken and there imprisoned for certain alleged evildoings for
which he is indicted ; and it is the king's will that the furtherance
of the said business shall not by such means be deferred.

April 4. To Gerard fitz Moriz ear] of Desmund and Thomas fitz Johan. Order,

Westminster, for particular causes laid before the king and council, to cease all
excuse and deliver by indenture to the mayor and bailiffs of Water-
ford to be there kept in prison in their custody until the king shall
send further order for their deliverance Geoffrey Mor fitz Henry
Migiboun, Philip Cam fitz Davy, Richard fitz Davy and Gilbert fitz
Davy who are taken and imprisoried in Ireland under the custody
of the said earl and Thomas for certain contempts and evildoings
in Ireland committed. By C.

April 10. To tbe prior of ^the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England.
Westminster. Order to attorn tenant to Margaret who was wife of Thomas Graunson
knight tenant in chief concerning 43s. of rent issuing from the said prior's
manor of Sutton, and to pay her that rent every year at the usual
terms from 14 February last ; as on that day the king ordered
Thomas de Illeston escheator in Kent in the presence of the heu's
to assign to the said Margaret dower of her said husband's lands
taken into the king's hand by his death, sending the assignment
to be enrolled in chancery ; and the escheator has certified in chancery
that by virtue of that command he has assigned to her the rent
aforesaid.

April 11. To Alan de BuxhuU constable of the Tower of London, and to his

Westminster, lieutenant. Order of the king's favour to set free the prior of

St. Frideswide Oxford, who is taken at the king's command and there

imprisoned under their custody, suffering him to go his way. By K.

April 3. To Thomas de Illeston escheator in Surrey. Order to deliver to

Westminster. Simon Durant and Margaret his wife a messuage, 26 acres of land

and IJ acre of meadow in Okstede, together with the issues thereof

50 EDWARD III.— Part I. 305

1376, Membrane 14 — cont.

taken since the death of Agnes atte Bergh ; as the king has learned
by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said Agnes, being an
idiot, at her death held no lands in that county in chief in her demesne
as of fee, but that the premises, which are not held of the king, came to
the king's hands by reason of her idiocy and are yet in his hand, that
she died on Thursday after the Epiphany last, and that the said
Margaret is her cousin and next heir, being daughter of John Wylot
son of John Wylot brother of Stephen atte Bergh father of Alice
mother of the said Agnes, and is of full age.

April 28. Order to the sheriff of Huntingdon to cause a coroner to be elected
Westminster, instead of Walter Lassels, who has his abode without the county,
wherefore he has not leisure to exercise the office of coroner, as the
king has learned.

MEMBRANE 13.

Feb. 20. To Richard Ryhale escheator in Worcestershire. Order to remove
Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Upton
upon Severn taken into the king's hand by the death of Edward le
Despenser knight, delivering to Elizabeth his wife any issues thereof
taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that the said Edward and Elizabeth at his death held that manor
jointly by gift and feoffment of Lambert de Weston knight and John de
Aldrynton to them and the heirs of their bodies, and that the same
is not held of the king.

Feb. 22. To John Rokewode escheator in Suffolk. Order to remove the
Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manors of Carleton,
Middelton, Clopton, Little Welnetham, Blaxsale, Swynlond, Wyttnes-
ham, Cokefeld and Fenhall and the advowsons of Carleton, Middilton,
Clopton, Little Welnetham and Chesilford, all taken into the king's
hand by the death of Edward le Despenser, delivermg to Elizabeth
his wife any issues taken of those manors ; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said Edward at his death
held no lands in that county in chief in his demesne as of fee, but
held the said manors and advowsons of her right and heritage, and that
they are held of others than the king.

Feb. 24. To Edmund de Brugge escheator in Herefordshire and the march

Westminster, of Wales adjacent. Order to deliver to Ehzabeth wife of Edward le
Despenser knight tenant in chief the castle and a moiety of the lordship
of Ewyas in the said march taken into the king's hand by her said
husband's death, together with the issues thereof taken ; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said
Edward at his death held the premises of her right and heritage, and
that they are held in chief by knight service ; and the king has taken
the homage and fealty of the said Elizabeth. By p.s. [30930.]

Feb. 22. To Edmund de Brugge escheator in Gloucestershire and Hereford-
Westminster, shire and in the march of Wales adjacent. Order to deliver in dower to
Elizabeth who was wife of Edward le Despenser knight tenant in
chief such as are in his bailiwick of the castles, towns, manors and
lands following which the king has assigned to her of her said husband's

OR 20

306 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 13 — cont.

lands etc. taken into the king's hand by his death and by reason
of the nonage of his heir, having taken of her an oath that she will
not marry without the king's licence, namely the castle and town of
KeryfiUy in the march of Wales extended at 13L 2s. Id. a year, the
country of Sengh' above and below Caugh' at 1221. 3s. \M., the hamlet
of Rothery at 19L 10s., Enysuaylgoun with appurtenances at
29Z. 19s. 5d., the manor of Whytechurch at \Ql. lis. &d., the manor
and country of Talvan at 37Z. 9s. &ld., the town of Coubrugge at
14:1. Is. Id., the castle and manor of Lanblethian at 69Z. 15s. lid.,
the country of Ruthyn at 13Z. lis. &d. all in the said march, the manor
and borough of Teukesbury co. Gloucester at 132Z. 17s. lOrf., the
manor of Paireford at 47Z. 17s. M., the foreign court of Bristol at
lOZ., the castle and manor of Haneleye co. Worcester at IQl. lis. 4:d.,
the manor of Bischeley at 11. 8s. 8|d., the manor of Stanford co. Berkes
at 34L 10s. 6d., the manor of Yelvertoft co. Norhampton at 6Z. 13s. 4(i.
and the hundred of Chadlynton co. Oxford not extended over and
above the farm of 110s. due for the same to the king, rendering yearly
to the king until the lawful age of the heir, and thenceforward to the
said heir, 10s. 4d. which is the excess of her said dower.

To Richard Ryhale escheator in Worcestershire. Order to deliver
in dower to Elizabeth who was wife of Edward le Despenser knight
the castle and manor of Hanley and the manor of Bischeley, extended
{as above), which among other castles, towns, manors and lands of
her said husband the king has assigned to her.
The like to the following :

Nicholas Somerton escheator in Berkshire, concerning the manor

of Stanford.
John Camels escheator in Norhamptonshire, concerning the

manor of Yelvertoft.
Nicholas Somerton escheator in Oxfordshire, concerning the
hundred of Chadlynton.

May 22. To Walter Holt escheator in Leycestershire. Order to deliver to

Westminster. Elizabeth late wife of Edward le Despenser knight the advowson of
Boseworth church, namely to present every fourth turn, taken into the
king's hand by her said husband's death ; as the king has learned
by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at his death the said
Edward held the same of her right and heritage, and that she will
now present at the first turn ; and the king has taken her homage
and fealty.

MEMBRANE 12.

May 23. To John atte Hale escheator in Somerset. Order to deliver in

Westminster, dower to Elizabeth who was wife of Edward le Despenser knight
tenant in chief such as are in his bailiwick of the knights' fees and
parts of fees following which the king has assigned to her of the fees
of her said husband taken into the king's hand by his death
and by reason of the nonage of his heir, namely one knight's fee in
Pubbelowe formerly held by Edmund de Sancto Laudo clerk, John
Lupyete parson of Bakwell, William Vyriour parson of Aire and
Nicholas Saltkoc parson of Neweton Seynlo and extended at 15L a
year, one knight's fee in Neweton Seynlo at 15^., 2\ knights' fees

50 EDWARD III.— Part I. 307

1376. Membrane 12 — cont.

in Estharpetre held by John Deverous at 301., If knight's fee in
Stoke Giffard held by jfohn Rodeney knight at 201., one knight's fee
in Haluetre and Littelton held by the abbot of Kejmesham, Walter
Romesej'e knight and Maud Bassett at lOl., two knights' fees in
Westludeford held by James de Audele at lOL, the moiety of one
knight's fee in Upton Caboche held by Edward Burnel at 10 marks,
one knight's fee in Meryet held by John Meryet knight at 201., the
fourth part of one knight's fee in Northovere held by the master of the
hospital of Bridgwater (Pontewalter) at 100s.,three quarters of one knight's
fee in Asshton now held by Robert de Assheton at 100s., the moiety
of one knight's fee in Bakwell formerly held by John de Rodeney
knight at 101., the moiety of one knight's fee in Wynford held by the
said John de Rodeney at 30s., the fourth part of one knight's fee in
Wodecombe held by Matthew de Clyvedon at 20s., the fourth part of
one knight's fee in Ragelbury held by the abbot of Flaxlegh at 100s.,
the tenth part of one knight's fee in Bicheuestoke held by Nicholas Ive
at 40s., the fourth part of one knight's fee in Bicheuestoke held by
Nicholas de Sancto Laudo at 40s., the fourth part of one knight's
fee in Stokwode held by the abbot of Keynesham at 40s., If knight's
fee in Pegelynche and Farlegh held by Thomas de Hungerford knight
and the prior of Henton at 301., the fourth part of one knight's fee in
Northovere held by Richard Brice at 100s., one loiight's fee in
Hentonbluet now held by Robert Cheddre at 40s., one knight's fee
in Haluetre formerly held bj' John de Rodeneye loiight at 40s , the
fourth part of one knight's fee in Bedmynstre held by
Thomas de Berkelegh at 201., three quarters of one knight's
fee in Asshcombe held by Richard Arthur at 15Z., two knights' fees
in Bristilton held by John le Warre knight at 40?., the fourth
part of one knight's fee in Miggel now held by Richard de Acton
at 100s., the fourth part of one knight's fee in Wellewe formerly held by
Thomas de Hungerford at 201., one knight's fee in Twyverton held by
John de Rodeney at lOL, the sixteenth part of one knight's fee in
Bakerich held by the abbot of St. Augustine Bristol at 10s., one loiight's
fee in Radestoke now held by William Banastre at 201., one knight's
fee in Dynygton held by Ellis de la Lynde at 151., one knight's fee
in Clopton formerly held by Richard Arthour at 151., the fourth part of
one knight's fee in Capenore held by Walter Laurence the younger at
40s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Bakwell held by John de Rodeney
knight at 101., the moiety of one knight's fee in Wynford held by
Maud Basset at 100s., the fourth part of one knight's fee in Bodecombe
held by the master of the hospital of St. John Bristol at 20s., and
one knight's fee in Clyvedon held by Edmund de Clyvedon now
deceased at iOl. all in the same county, one knight's fee in Severnestoke
pertaining to the manor of Hanley co. Worcester at 100s., one knight's
fee in Chaddesley Corbet pertaining to the said manor at 100s., one
knight's fee in Eldresfeld pertaining to the manor of Bischeley
CO. Worcester at 100s. , one knight's fee in Clifton co. Gloucester now held
by John de Sancto Laudo at 100s., the moiety of one knight's fee in
Ahinton now held by the abbot of Oseneye at 40s., the moiety of one
knight's fee in Sharnecote, Nethercote and Sodyngton now held by
Roger ap Adam at 40s., and the moiety of one knight's fee in Estleche
now held by the heirs of Herbert de" Sancto Quintino at 40s. all in
Gloucestershire, 10^ knights' fees in Burlescombe and Lomene Clavyle
CO, Devon with the' members at 521. lOs., the moiety of one knight's fee

308 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 12 — cont.

in Bideforde now held by Theobald de Greneville at 20?., one knight's
fee in Kilkampton now held by the said Theobald at 40Z., five knights'
fees in Devon now held by Dame de Blount at 50 marks, and one
knight's fee in Calwodele in the same county now held by Andrew de
Calwodele at 60s., one knight's fee in Landowe in the march of Wales
now held by John Wynohestre at lOZ., and one knight's fee in
St. Donat in the said march now held by Robert Ryvers and Thomas
Hye and extended at 20 marks a year.

To Edmund de Brugge escheator in Gloucestershire and the
march of Wales adjacent. Order to deliver in dower to Elizabeth
who was wife of Edward le Despenser knight the knights' fees and parts
of fees following of her said husband which among others the king has
assigned to her, namely one knight's fee in Chfton, the moiety of
one knight's fee in Abinton, the moiety of one knight's fee in
Sharnecote, Nethercote and Sodyngton, and the moiety of one knight's
fee in Estleche co. Gloucester, one knight's fee in Landowe and one
knight's fee in St. Donat in the said march {tenants and extents as above).
The like to the following :

Richard Ryhale escheator in Worcestershire, concerning one
knight's fee in Severnestoke, one knight's fee in Chaddesley
Corbet, and one knight's fee in Eldresfeld (appurtenant as
above ; extents as above).
John de Mattesford escheator in Devon, concerning lOJ knights'
fees in Burlescombe and Lomene Clavyle with the members,
the moiety of one knight's fee in Bydeford and one knight's
fee in Kilkampton held by Theobald de Greneville, five knights'
fees held by Dame de Blount, and one knight's fee in Calwodele
held by Andrew de Calwodele {extended as above).

To Edmimd de Brugge escheator in Gloucestershire and the march of
Wales adjacent. Order to deliver in dower to Elizabeth who was wife of
Edward le Despenser knight tenant in chief such as are in his bailiwick
of the advowsons following, which the king has assigned to her of
the advowsons of churches, abbeys and priories of her said husband
in England and Wales, namely the advowsons of Teukesbury abbey
CO. Gloucester extended at 40Z. a year, of Kylthergayr church at lOOs.
and of Rothry church in the said march at 40s., of AUhallows church
in the city of London at 10 marks, of Bychamwelle church co. Norffolk
at lOOs., of Stanford church co. Berkes at 60 marks, and of
Wjmtereslewe church co. Wiltesir extended at 4Z. a year.

To Nicholas Somerton escheator in Berkshire and Wiltesir. Order
to deliver in dower to EUzabeth who was wife of Edward le Despenser
knight the advowsons following which, among others, the king has
assigned to her, namely the advowsons of the churches of Stanford
CO. Berkes and Wyntereslewe co. Wiltesir {extended as above).
The Uke to the following : —

John Warde mayor of the city of London and escheator therein,
concerning the advowson of AllhaUows church in that city
(^extended as above).
John Rokewode escheator in Norffolk, concerning the advowson
of Bychamwelle church {extended as above).

60 EDWARD III.— Part I. 30d

1376. MEMBRANE 11.

April 26. To the bailiffs of Pevense oo. Sussex. Order to cause a bond of
Westminster. Simon Hendeman and John Burmusbury for lOOZ. to be delivered
to the said Simon and John, not troubling them in aught by reason
thereof ; as lately they laded in that port 60 quarters of corn of divers
kinds to take to the city of London for sustenance of the nuns minoresses
of London, and the bailiffs arrested that corn, alleging that they might
take no corn anywhere out of that county without the king's licence,
and kept the same under arrest, as the king has learned, until the
said Simon and John made them the said bond for their security.

May 3. To Thomas de lUeston escheator in Sussex and Kent. Order to

Westminster, keep the manor of Waldeme in the king's hand until further order,
and to remove the king's hand and meddle no further with the residue
of the manors and the rent hereinafter mentioned taken hito the
king's hand by the death of Thomas de Ponynges knight tenant in
chief, saving the condition contained in the schedule hereinafter
rehearsed, delivering up the issues thereof taken except of the said
manor of Walderne ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken
by the escheator, that the said Thomas being lately seised of the
manors of Ponynges, Pengedene, Great Perohynge, Little Perchynge,
Hangelton, Slagham, Crawele, Tuynem and Walderne and of 6 marks
of rent in Ifeld co. Sussex, and of the manor of Hosmynden co. Kent,
gave the same to Arnald Savage and William de Elyngton knights,
John Newemarche, WiUiam Tauke, Roger Dalyngrygge, Hugh
Walton and John Baker chaplain, the said manors and rent in Sussex
for their lives and the life of- Blanche wife of the said Thomas, and
the said manor of Hosmenden for the life of the said Blanche, and
that all the premises are held of others than the king ; and by declara-
tion of his last will the said Thomas willed that the said feoffees
should first pay his debts, and should surrender to the said Blanche
for her life, if she should remain unmarried, all their estate in the
premises, the manor of Walderne excepted, and that in case she
should be married it should be lawful for the right heir of the said
Thomas to enter the premises, with the exception aforesaid, and
possess the same as the true heir, and for the manor of Walderne he
willed that the said feoffees should thereof enfeoff the said John
Bakere for their lives and the life of the said Blanche, if before the
death of the said Thomas he should not be advanced by gift of the
said Thomas to some church or other competent maintenance, as
appears by the schedule aforesaid sealed with the seal of the said
Thomas and enrolled in chancery ; and it is witnessed in chancery
before the king and council that the said John Bakere was advanced
by the said Thomas in his litetime.

May 6. To all and singular, the sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, ministers and other

Westminster, the king's heges within liberties and without to whom etc. Order not
to compel the men and tenants of the manor of Clyve co. Norhampton,
which is of the ancient demesne of the crown as appears by certificate
sent into chancery at the king's command by the treasurer and the cham-
berlains, to pay toll upon their property, goods or merchandise whatso-
ever, but to suffer them to be thereof quit, releasing any distress for
that cause made upon them ; as according to the custom heretofore
used and kept in the realm, men and tenants of the ancient demesne

310 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 11 — mnt.

of the crown are and ought to be quit of such payment throughout
the realm.

Et erat patens.

MEMBRANE 10.

May 1. To the sheriff of York for the time being. Order to pay to John de

Westminster. Berden of York the arrears since 6 September last of 6rf. a day, and
henceforward to pay him that daily sum every year during his life,
taking his acquittance ; as at the petition of Walter Whitehors the
king's esquire, to whom the king on 20 June in the 43rd year of his
reign granted by letters patent the keeping of his pond of Fosse by
York for life with the wages and fees to that office belonging, and
for that the said Walter gave up those letters patent to be cancelled
in chancery, the king on 6 September last by letters patent granted
the keeping thereof to the said John for life with the wages and fees
aforesaid ; and by certificate of the treasurer and the barons of the
exchequer sent into chancery at the king's command it ajDpears that
did. a day by the hands of the sheriff are allowed to the said Walter
for keeping the said pond.
Et erat patens.

May 3. To Philip de Courtenay admiral of the king's fleet to the westward,

Westminster, or to his lieutenant. Order, upon the petition of Paravesinus merchant
of Genoa {Janua), proctor of Moruellus Damare merchant of Genoa,
to cause a ship called ' la Seint Antoine ' of Genoa to be delivered
to the said proctor with all her gear at the time of the capture thereof,
and reasonable freight for the goods and merchandise then on board,
which for the cause hereinafter mentioned are to be detained by the
admiral and lieutenant within the realm, likewise 209 quintals of iron
bought at St. Sebastian if the said proctor may prove the same to be
of the said Moruellus, that for lack of speedy justice done by the
admiral and lieutenant the said proctor may not a second time have
matter for complaint to the king and council ; as the said petition
shews that the said Moruellus bought the said ship at Lesclus in
Flanders, and freighted the same with the said iron and with other
goods and merchandise to be taken to foreign parts, and after touched
at the island of Basj^aule in Brittany, and that some of the king's
subjects of the town of Plymmuth, pretending that this merchandise
was of the king's enemies, took the said ship with the iron and other
goods, brought them within the realm, and unlawfully detained
ship and goods and withheld the freight due to the said Moruellus,
praying for delivery and payment thereof ; and by letters sealed as well
with the seal of Robert Beaumaners captain of Morlas in Brittany as
with the common seal of the town of Bruges, and by notarial instruments
produced before the king and council, it is plain that the ship is of the
said Moruellus, and it is witnessed before the king and council that
he is of the king's friendship as are others of Genoa, and it is the king's
will friendly to entreat him according to the concord made between
the king and them of Genoa. Proviso that the residue of the goods
and merchandise aforesaid be safe kept for those to whom they ought
lawfully to be delivered by way of reprisal or otherwise.

May 6. Order to the sheriff of York to cause a coroner to be elected instead

Westminster, of Thomas Lascy, who is dead.

60 EDWARD III.— Pabt I. 311

1376. Membrane 10 — cont.

May 6. Order to the sheriff of Essex to cause a coroner to be elected instead

Westminster, of Richard Suarry, who is dead.

MEMBRANE 9.

May 12. Order to the sheriff of Essex to cause two verderers in the forest

Westminster, of Waltham to be elected instead of Thomas Banyard and Edmund
Warner, who are dead.

May 6. To the governor, guardian or justiciary of Ireland, and the chancellor,
Westminster, the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer of Ireland for the time
being, and to every of them. Order, if a yearly pension of 13 marks
payable at the Nativity of St. Mary to the prior and convent of Christ
Church Canterbury is in the king's hand by reason of the ordinance
hereinafter mentioned and for no other cause, to deliver the same
to the said prior without delay together with the issues thereof taken,
suffering him or his attorney without let to have and take that pen-
sion as before the said ordinance, the prior's absence or the said
ordinance notwithstanding ; as on behalf of the said prior and convent
it is shewn the king that the abbot and convent of Tintern {de Voto)
in Ireland are bound to them and their successors in the said pension
for certain ecclesiastical tithes, fruits, oblations and obventions in
Ireland which the prior of Christ Church with the assent of the chapter
formerly gave to the said abbot and convent and to their successors,
but that by virtue of an ordinance lately made at Gildeford, that every
man having lordships and possessions in Ireland should under pain of
forfeiture thereof before Easter in the 43rd year of the reign come
thither or send men sufficient there to abide upon the defence of the same,
although the said pension is a spirituality and due to them in recompense
for spiritualities, the same is taken into the king's hand as if it
were a temporal pension, which it is not, praying for restitution ;
and it has been agreed by the king and council that restitution be
made of any ecclesiastical possessions in Ireland taken into the king's
hand by reason of that ordinance.

April 16. To S. bishop of Meath in Ireland. Order not to meddle further with
Westminster, lands, now in his keeping by the king's commission it is said, assigned
in dower by William Ilger escheator in Ireland to Anne who was
wife of John de Hastynges earl of Pembroke tenant in chief, delivering
to her or her attorney any issues thereof taken since 10 December last ;
as on that day the king by writ ordered the said escheator to assign
and deliver to her dower of her said husband's lands in Ireland taken
into the king's hand by his death.

May 18. Order to the sheriff of York to cause a coroner to be elected instead
Westminster, of Thomas Lascy, who is dead.

May 20. To William Walshale escheator in Salop and the march of Wales

Westminster, adjacent. Order to cause Brian son and heir of Geoffrey de Corne-

waille tenant in chief to have seisin of his father's lands taken into the

king's hand by his death ; as he has proved his age before the escheator,

and the king has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [30990.]

To Richard Ryhale escheator in Worcestershire. Like order ; as
the said Brian has proved his age before WiUiam Walshale.

312

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 9 — cont.

The like to the following : —

John Karnell' escheator in Norhamptonshire.
John Mattesford escheator in Devon.

Edmund de Brugges escheator in Herefordshire and the march
of Wales.

MEMBRANE 8.

May 1. To James le BotiUer earl of Ormond late justiciary of Ireland and

Westminster. Thomas de Baddeby late treasurer there. Order for particular causes
not to meddle henceforward in searching for mines of gold and silver
in Ireland, although lately the king by letters patent appointed them
so to do, and to do certain other things affecting such search ; for
it is the king's will that they be thereof discharged toward him.

MEMBRANE 7.

May 8. To John de Cavendissh and Thomas de Ingelby justices appointed

Westminster, to hold pleas before the king. Order by writ of nidi prius to cause
an inquisition which is to be taken between the king and Thomas
Tatyna of Swyneshed whether John son of Wilham Edryk of Toft for
whose death the king by letters patent has pardoned the said Thomas,
and John Sotiter of Swyneshed for whose death he is indicted before
the king, are one and the same person or no, to be taken before the
said justices or one of them, or before the justices of assize in Lincoln-
shire or one of them.

MEMBRANE 6.

May 13. To John de Rokewode escheator in Suffolk. Order to take the

Westminster, fealty of Joan wife of Ralph de Shelton knight the elder according
to the form of a schedule enclosed, and to remove the king's hand
and meddle no further with the manor of Brondilleye, delivering to
her any issues thereof taken since her said husband's death ; as the
king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said
Ralph at his death held no lands in the escheator's bailiwick in chief
in his demesne as of fee, but held the said manor jointly with the
said Joan, to them and the heirs of their bodies, of the king as of the
honour of Helyoun by the service of 13s. Ad. a year.

May 19. Order to the sheriff of Lancashire to cause a coroner to be elected
Westminster, instead of William de Bradekirke, who is insufficiently quahfied.

Like orders to the same sheriff for election of coroners instead of
Richard de Asshton of Adburgham and Edmund Frere, who are
insufi&ciently qualified.

Order to the sheriff of Lancashire to cause a verderer in the forest
of Quernemore and Aymondirnesse to be elected instead of Nicholas
Gentyll, who is dead.

Like order to the sheriff of York for election of a verderer in the
forest of Pykeryng instead of John de Pykeryng, who is dead.

May 22. To the mayor and bailiffs of Suthampton. Order to cause a ship of
Westminster. John Katee and John Hardy merchants of Landreger and of Peter
Preserak merchant of la Rochele called ' la Barge de Seint Ive' lately
taken by John Clerk and now in the port of Suthampton, to be safe
kept under arrest until further order with the wines and merchandise
therein whatsoever, nought being taken away.

50 EDWARD III.— Part I. 313

1376. Membrane 6 — cont.

May 20. To Alan de BuxhuU constable of the Tower of London and to his

Westminster. Ueutenant. Order to set free William KnoUe of Dertmouth, at the

king's command taken and imprisoned in the said Tower under their

custody, suffering him to go his way. By K. and C.

May 24. To Gilbert de Culweiin escheator in Cumberland. Order to remove

Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with certain lands in the
town of Corkeby taken into the king's hand by WiUiam de Nessefeld
late escheator it was said, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as
lately the king by writ ordered the treasurer and the barons of the
exchequer to search the account of the said William and the memoranda
of the exchequer, and to send into chancery under the exchequer seal
a certificate of the cause wherefore the same were so taken, and they
have certified that upon search of the particulars of the said account
from 22 May in the 31st year to Michaelmas in the 32nd year of the
reign an entry is found concerning certain tenements in the town of
Corkeby from 10 May in the 32nd year on which day they were taken
into the king's hand to Michaelmas following, shewing that the said
escheator so took the premises for that he found by inquisition that
Alan de Langthwayt tenant thereof in fee to him and his heirs was
dead, who at his death held the same in chief by homage by reason
of the fees which were of Andrew de Harcla late an adherent of the
Scots the king's enemies, in the king's hand because of the said Andrew's
forfeiture ; and the king reckons that cause insufficient.

May 22. To the sheriffs of London. Order to set free Richard Glovere

Westminster. ' armurer ' from the prison of the city of London, discharging him and
his mainpernors from arrest, and acquitting them of their bond for
the day fixed by the sheriffs ; as Alan de Buxhull constable of the
Tower of London has by his bill signified in chancery that the said
Richard, being imprisoned in the Tower for a particular debt due to
the kmg, lately by licence of the said constable set out thence for
particular business in the said city by a sufficient mainprise, and
as he so set out on bail was by the sheriffs taken and arrested at the
suit of certain persons of the city and is imprisoned until he shall
find certain mainpernors, bound in certain sums of money to give up
his body at the said prison at a set day ; and it is the king's will that
the said Richard while the king's prisoner in the Tower for the king's
debt shall not elsewhere be arrested at the suit of a party. Proviso
that when set free from the Tower the said Richard shall straightway
be deUvered to the sheriffs to be judged.

May 24. To all and singular the sheriffs, mayors, provosts, bailiffs, ministers

Westminster, and other the king's lieges within liberties and without to whom etc., and
to every of them. Order to suffer Thomas now bishop of Karliol
and all his men in the manor and soke of Horncastre with their
appurtenances to be quit throughout the king's land of payment of
any toll to the said sheriffs etc. or to any of them, not troubling such
men or any of them, releasing any distress made upon them for that
cause, and making restitution of any levy made upon them ; as among
other liberties and quittances of the bishop of Karliol granted him by
charters of former kings it is granted that he and his successors and all
their men in the said manor and soke shall be for ever quit of toll
toward the king and his heirs, his sheriffs, constables, provosts and

314 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 6 — cont.

all his bailiffs throughout the whole of his land ; and the king has
lately confirmed those charters, granting further to the said bishop
that he and his successors shall fully use and enjoy the liberties and
quittances therein contained although any of them have not hitherto
been used by him or his predecessors.

Et erat pate7is.

[F(Bdera.]

MEMBRANE 5.

May 15. To the sheriffs of London and the sheriff of Middlesex for the time
Westminster, being. Order of the farm or issues of the said city and county to
pay to the prior and convent of the church of Holy Trinity in the
city of London the arrears since 1 December in the 30th year of the
reign of 100s. yearly, and henceforward to pay them that sum every
year at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions, taking their acquit-
tance ; as at the king's request, with the express assent of Michael
late bishop of London and of the dean and chapter of London, the
said prior and convent lately granted to the abbot and convent of
Graces near the Tower of London and to their successors to possess
for ever certaia oblations, tithes and spiritual obventions arising from
certain tenements and places within the bounds of the parish of St.
Botolph without Algate, which the said prior and convent hold appro-
priated to their own use in. right of their said church, and from certain
persons inhabiting the same ; and willing to recompense the said
prior and convent for the value of the fruits etc. so granted, on the
date aforesaid the king by charter gave to them and their successors
100s. to be taken every year as aforesaid by the hands of the sheriffs.
Et erat patens.

May 15. To William Walshale escheator in Salop. Order to remove the
Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Straunge
Betton taken into the king's hand by the death of Margaret who was
wife of Hamon Lestraunge of Cheswardyn, delivering to John Careles
and Joan his wife, Edward de Acton and Eleanor his wife any issues
thereof taken ; as lately it was found by inquisition, taken at the
king's command by John de Perton then escheator, that the said
Margaret at her death held that manor for life with reversion to the
right heirs of her said husband (likewise deceased) v and that John
Lestraunge, son of John Lestraunge the younger, being cousin of
the said Hamon, is next heir of the said Margaret, and was aged 19
years on 1 August in the 47th year of the reign ; and after on the
finding of another inquisition, taken likewise at the king's command
by Roger de la Lee late escheator, that the said Margaret at her death
held the said manor as jointly enfeoffed with the said Hamon her
husband to them and the heirs of their bodies, with remainder for
lack of such an heir to Fulk Lestrange brother of the said Hamon
and to the heirs of his body, that after her death the same ought
by the form of the gift to remain to the said Joan wife of John Careles
and Eleanor wife of Edward de Acton as daughters and heirs of the
said Fulk for that the said Hamon and Margaret died without issue,
and that the said Joan and Eleanor are of full age, the said John
and Joan, Edward and Eleanor petitioned the king for removal of his
hand, and the king ordered the sheriff to give notice to the executors
of Richard earl of Arundel, to whom the king committed the wardship

50 EDWARD III.— P.ujt I. 315

1376. Membrane 5 — cont.

of the lands of the said John son of John Lestrange until the lawful age
of his heir, to be in chancery at a set day now past to shew cause for the
king and themselves wherefore the king's hand ought not so to be
removed, and further to do and receive what the court should determine,
and the sheriff returned that he gave the said executors notice as by
the writ required ; and Richard now earl of Arundell (being one of
the said executors) and the king's Serjeants appeared in chancery
at that day, but the residue of the executors came not, and the now
earl and the Serjeants said nought effectual wherefore the king ought
not to remove his hand from the said manor and the issues thereof
taken.

May 25. To John de Foxle constable of Quenesburgh castle and to his
Westminster, lieutenant. Order to receive of him who shall deliver him Thomas
de Caterton, whom for particular causes the king shall cause to be
delivered for safe custody to the said constable and lieutenant, and
to keep him in safe custody in the prison of that castle until further
order. By K.

May 24. To John Carnels escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to deliver
Westminster, to John de Estbury the younger the manor of Watford, 38s. of rent
in Coldassheby, 9s. of rent in Great Creton, 51s. of rent in Staverton,
6s. of rent in Westhaddon and 15s. or rent in Welton, taken into the
king's hand by the death of Agnes who was the said John's wife, together
with the issues thereof taken, to hold for life by the courtesy of England ;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at
her death the said Agnes held two thirds of the said manor and the
said rent in Coldassheby in chief by knight service, a third part of
the said manor of the king to fee farm rendering 20L a year at the
exchequer by the hands of the sheriff, the said rent in Great
Creton of the king as of the honour of Chokes, and the residue of
the said rents of others than the king, that the said John de Estbury
ought to hold the premises for life as aforesaid by reason of issue
between them begotten, and that the said issue is dead in the life time
of the said Agnes.

July 24. To Walter Holt escheator in Leycestershire. Order to remove the

Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Olesthorp
taken into the king's hand by the death of Agnes who was wife of
John de lilstbury the younger, delivering to the said John any issues
thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the
escheator, that the said Agnes at her death held the said manor in her
demesne as of fee of others than the king, and that the said John
ought etc. by reason of issue etc. (as above).

May 8. To John de Rokewode escheator in Nprffolk. Order to deliver to John

Westminster. Fauconer 22 acres of land, 9 acres of jjasture, 5 acres of turbary, 2
acres of heath, lis. of rent and the moiety of a messuage in Ormesby
taken into the king's hand by the death of Juliana who was wife of the
said John Fauconer, together with the issues thereof taken, to hold
for life by the courtesy of England ; as it is found by inquisition,
taken at the king's command by Richard de Waterden late escheator,
that at her death the said Juliana held the premises of the king in free

316 CALENDAR OP CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 5 — coni.

socage by the service of 2d. a year for all service^ and that her said
husband ought to hold the same for life as aforesaid by reason of issue
between them begotten ; and the king has taken his fealty.

May 3. To Thomas de Illeston escheator in Kent. Order to cause John

Westminster. Allsham, son of Christina sister of William son of William Archer and
cousin and heir of the said William Archer tenant in chief, to have
seisin of the said William Archer's lands which are in the king's hand
by his death and by reason of the said John's nonage ; as he has proved
his age before the escheator, and the king has taken his homage and
fealty. By p.s. [30971 .]

June 3. To the mayor and bailiffs of the town of Dovorre for the time being.

Westminster. Order to sufier the citizens of York, their heirs and successors and
every of them, to use and enjoy the liberties hereinafter mentioned,
not troubling them in aught contrary to the charters of former kings
and the king's confirmation thereof ; as among other liberties and
quittances so granted to them it is granted that they and their successors
for ever shall be quit of toll and lastage, of ' wrek,' pontage, passage,
of ' trespas ' and of all customs throughout England, Normandy,
Aquitaine, Anjou and Poitou and all the ports and sea coasts thereof,
and that no man shall trouble them on pain of forfeiting lOl., and the
king by charter has confirmed those grants, further granting that they,
their heirs and successors being citizens of York, shall henceforward
without let of the king or his heirs, his justices, escheators, sheriffs,
baihffs or ministers whatsoever fully use and enjoy the said liberties
and quittances and every of them although any of them was not here-
tofore used by them, their ancestors or predecessors.

Et erat patens.

[Feeder a.]

The like to the mayor and bailiffs of Sandewich.

[Ihid.]

May 13. To the treasurer and the chamberlains. Order to pay at the

Westminster, exchequer to John de Harleston and Philip la Vache, if not yet contented
thereof, 1,833. 6s. M. remaining over of a sum of 2,.500/., or to make
them a competent assignment in places where they may be so contented,
receiving from them to be cancelled the king's letters patent promising
payment of the said residue ; as for 2,500L they lately sold to the
king the prisoners following, namely John lord of Poys for 1,500Z.
and Walter Chastillon for 1,000Z., and of the whole sum 1,000 marks
is paid them ; and on 6 December in the 48th year of his reign the
king by letters patent promised to pay the residue to them, their
heirs and assigns, at the receipt of the exchequer or at some other
place which he shall appoint, one moiety at Whitsuntide then next
or within three weeks after, the other moiety at Michaelmas following
or within three weeks after.
[Ihid.]

MEMBRANE 4.

May 30. To John de Cavendissh and Thomas de Ingelby justices appointed

Westminster, to hold pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause

an inquisition which remains to be taken between the king and

50 EDWARD III.— Part I. 317

1376. Membrane 4 — cont.

Henry de Seburgham concerning two messuages, 40 acres of land
and 5 acres of meadow in Seburgham which were of John de Seburgham
to be taken before them the said justices or one of them or before the
justices of assize in Cumberland or one of them.

June 3. To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order to cause any goods

WeBtminster. and merchandise whatsoever of the subjects of Charles the king's
adversary of France which are in the city of London or come thither
to be arrested without delay, and to be safe kept under arrest until
full restitution shall be made to the king's subjects of their goods
and merchandise taken contrary to the truce made between the king
and his said adversary, or until it shall be otherwise provided ; as
in the said truce it is contained, among other things, that during
the truce all subjects of either party may without let, arrest by marque,
reprise or counterprise, come unarmed, abide, traffic and in security
perform all other charges and lawful business in the parts of the others,
paying all duties in the places appointed ; and now the king has particu-
lar information that great number of goods and merchandise of his
subjects are by the subjects of the realm of France now newly arrested
in France unlawfully and contrary to the truce. By C. in pari.
, [Feeder a.]

June 5. To the mayor and bailiffs of Faveresham. Order to deliver brother

Westminster. Nicholas de Raveneston canon of the priory of St. Mary Suthwerk
to Edmund de Tettesworth the king's Serjeant at arms, to be taken
and delivered to his prior for chastisement according to the rule of
his order ; as the said canon being in that order professed has with-
drawn himself therefrom contrary to the rule of the order, and
moreover departing over sea without the king's licence has there
done many things to the prejudice of the king and crown, and
is now on his return detained under arrest in the custody of the said
mayor and bailiffs, as William bishop of Winchester has certified the
Idng by word of mouth.

May 28. To John de Bekyngham escheator in Derbyshire. Order to remove
Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manors of
Langeleye Meynill, Yiuleye and Newhalle and one carucate of land
in Helynton taken into the king's hand by the death of Richard Meynill
knight, delivering to Joan late his wife any issues thereof taken ; as
the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the
said Richard at his death held no lands in that county in chief nor of
others in his demesne as of fee, but held the premises jointly with the
said Joan by gift and feoffment of Hugh ' in the Lone ' parson of
Langeleye and others made to them for life, and that the same are held
of others than the king.

To William Walshale escheator in Staffordshire. Like order,
mutatis mutandis, concerning the manor of Kyngesley, which the said
Richard held jointly with the said Joan by gift and feoffment of Hugh
de MeyniU knight and others.

To Walter Holt escheator in Leycestershire. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning the manors of Burton Noverey and Upton ; as
the king has learned by inquisition that the said Richard, being lately

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seised thereof in his demesne as of fee, long before his death enfeoffed
Richard de Bevercotes, Richard Byroun, Hugh ' in the Lane ' parson
of Longeleye, William ' of the Lee'' and Thomas de Hyntes and their
heirs of the said manors, and that the same are held of others than
the king.

To Walter Holt escheator in Warwickshire and Leycestershire.
Order to take of Joan who was wife of Richard Menyll knight tenant in
chief an oath that she will not marry without the king's licence, and in
presence of Richard Segynton clerk, to whom the king has committed the
wardship of two thirds of the manor of Kyngesneuton which was the
said Richard's, if being warned he will attend, to assign her dower
of her said husband's lands taken into the king's hand by his death,
sending the assignment under seal to be enrolled in chancery.

June 6. To Philip de Courtenay admiral of the fleet to the westward. Order,

Westminster, for particular causes, to cease everj' excuse, and with all possible
speed to be before the king and other the nobles and lords of England
in the present parliament assembled at Westminster, in order to give
information to the king and the said nobles and lords touching certain
matters on which they wish to be informed, bringing this writ.
[Rep. on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 668.]
The like to John Daumarle late sheriff of Devon.
[Ibid.}

June 1. To the mayor and bailiffs of the town of Droghda in Ireland on the

Westminster, side of Uriel, and to the steward of the liberty thereof on the side of
Meath. Order to suffer any of the king's lieges who will bring over
to England wheat or other kinds of corn whatsoever to lade the same
in shij)s from time to time in the port of Droghda and bring it over
without let, provided always that those who so do shall pay charges
(if any) thereupon due to the king's use, and shall find security severally
at every such lading before the said mayor and bailiffs and the said
steward, for which they will answer, that such corn shall at their
peril not be brought to any foreign parts or there sold, but to England.

June 13. To John de Foxle constable of Quenesburgh castle and to his lieu-
Westminster, tenant. Order to warn Hugh la Souche, John Burgh the elder, John
Burgh the younger, John Trayle, Thomas Fog, Thomas Tryvet,
William Frank and John Seyvylle, and by their aid to cause Thomas de
Caterton to come with all possible speed before the king and the
nobles and lords of the realm in the present parliament at Westminster
assembled, bringing thither this writ ; as it is the king's will that the
said Thomas de Caterton, taken and imprisoned at the king's command
in the prison of the said castle under the custodj' of the constable
and lieutenant, should be brought before them with all speed, in
order to give information touching certain matters whereof they wish
to be informed ; and the said Hugh and the others have mainperned
before the council under pain of imprisonment for his safe conduct
thither by the said constable and lieutenant when by the constable
or lieutenant required, if it should seem good to the king. By C.

May 12. To Thomas Sewall escheator in Bedfordshire. Order to take of

Westminster. Elizabeth who was wife Qf Edward de Kendale the younger tenant

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1376. Membrane 4 — cont.

in chief an oath that she will not marry without the king's licence
and to assign her dower of her said husband's lands taken into the
king's hand by his death, sending the assignment under seal to be
enrolled in chancery.

May 28. To John Welde esoheator in Essex. Order to remove the king's
Westminater. hand, and not to meddle further with a messuage, 80 acres of land,
5 acres of meadow, 7 acres of wood and 4s. of rent in Aldham taken
into the king's hand by reason of the outlawrj' of Roger atte Hoo,
delivering up any issues thereof taken since the said Roger's death ;
as he was lately put in exigents in Essex to be outlawed, and was
after outlawed, for that he came not before the king's justices to
answer John de Henxteworth concerning an alleged debt, wherefore
his goods and chattels and his lands were taken into the king's hand
and are yet in his hand ; and after on behalf of Maud son (sic) and
heir of the said Roger petition was made to the king for removal of
his hand, inasmuch as the said Roger was dead, and after his death
his lands devolved by inheritance tipon the said Maud, wherefore the
king ordered the escheator by true men of his bailiwick to make
inquisition touching the circumstances ; and it is found by inquisition
so taken that on the day of his outlawry the said Roger held the
premises of others than the king, that he died on Monday after Easter
in the 46th year of the reign, and that the said Maud, being of the
age of ten years, is his daughter and next heir ; and the king ordered
the sheriff to give notice to Joan who was wife of the said Roger, to
whom the king committed the keeping of the land, meadow, wood
and rent aforesaid, to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Easter last
in order to shew cause wherefore the king ought not to remove his
hand from the premises and deliver up the issues thereof taken since
the said Roger's death, and further to do and receive what the court
should determine, and she being so warned came not at that day ; and as
well the king's Serjeants as Michael Skillyng his attorney, appearing that
day in chancery, said nought effectual wherefore the king ought not so
to do.

MEMBRANE 3.

June 4. To John de Warblyngton. Order to cease every excuse and to be

Westminster, before the king and other the lords and nobles of England in the
present parliament assembled at Westminster on Saturday next,
in order to give information touching certain matters whereof the
king wishes to be informed, bringing this writ. By C. in pari.

[Ref. on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 668.]
The like to Thomas de Middelton parson of Hakeneve.
[Ibid.]

May 24. To John de Cavendissh and Thomas de Ingelby justices appointed

Westminster, to hold pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause
the inquisition which is to be taken between the king and John de
Eynesford knight, whether 3 acres of waste and a certain yearly
rent of 6s. 8d. and 1^6. pepper in Cheryngton co. Salop held in chief
and a toft and the moiety of one virgate of land in Rodyngton held
of Richard earl of Arundell are parcel of the manors of Boulewas
and Isenbrugge as the said John has averred, or are one gross (unum
grossum) by themselves and not parcel thereof as alleged for the

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king, to be taken before them the said justices or one of them, before
the justices of assize in Salop or one of them, or before any other the
king's justice of the Bench whatsoever.

June 10. To the mayor and baihffs of Suthampton. Order, for particular
Westminster, causes laid before the king and council in this present parliament,
to cause a ship of John Katee and John Hardy merchants of Landregerie
and of Peter Preserake merchant of la Rochelle called ' la Vaige de
Seint Ive,' lately taken by John Clerc and now in the port of Suthamp-
ton, to be safe kept under arrest until further order with the wines
and other merchandise therein, nought being removed, any commands
to the mavor and bailiffs previously addressed to the contrary
notwithstanding. By C. in pari.

May 29. To Nicholas Somerton escheator in Oxfordshire. Order to remove
Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with a messuage of Geoffrey
de Rokele clerk in the parish of St. Thomas in the suburb of Oxford,
delivering to the said Geoffrey any issues thereof taken ; as he was
lately indicted before John de Moubray and his fellows, late justices
appointed to dehver the gaol of Oxford castle, for the alleged robbery of
certain goods of the servant of a certain scholar studying at Oxford, and
at the request of John bishop of Lincoln the ordinary was after delivered
by the justices to the said bishop according to the benefit of clergy,
and purged his imiocence before the bishop as the bishop signified
by his letters patent, and the king of his favour commanded the then
escheator to restore to the said Geoffrey his lands taken into the king's
hand for that cause ; and after the said Geoffrey petitioned the king
for restitution and livery of the messuage aforesaid, shewing that by
virtue of the king's command above mentioned the same was delivered
to him, but was after taken into the king's hand by colour of an inquisi-
tion of his office taken by Oliver de Harnham late escheator, whereby
it was found that the said Geoffrey being indicted and convicted
before certain justices of divers felonies was delivered to the ordinary
according to the benefit of clergy, and shewing that the king by letters
patent granted the said messuage to John de Bernes citizen of London
(now deceased it is said), William de Mulsho clerk, Edward de Cherdes-
toke clerk, John de Ereton clerk and Robert Broun of Warrewyk and
to their heirs to hold so long as the same should remain in the king's
hand, and that by colour of the king's grant he the said Geoffrey is
without an answer put out of his possession thereof, wherefore the
king ordered the sheriff to give notice to the said William, Edward,
John de Ereton and Robert to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Easter
last in order to shew cause wherefore the same ought not to be so
restored and delivered, and further to do and receive what the court
should determine ; and the said William and Edward appearing at
that day by William Cudy their attorney, the said John de Ereton and
Robert in person, and the king's Serjeants and Michael Skyllyng his
attorney, they said nought effectual wherefore the said messuage
ought not to be restored and delivered to the said Geoffrey.

June 12. Order to the sheriff of Hertford to cause a coroner to be elected
Westminster, instead of John Fitz Geoffrey, who is insufficiently qualified,

50 EDWARD ITI.— Part I, 321

1376, Membrane. 3 — emit.

June 18. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order to cause the prior of Wabrune
Westminster, to have seisin of 1 acre 3 roods of land, and Edmund de Reynham
knight of the moiety of a messuage in Brunham held by Thomas
Colyn of Brunham outlawed for felony it is said ; as the king has
learned by inquisition, taken by the sheriff, that the premises have
been in his hand a year and a day and are yet in his hand, that the
said Thomas held that land of the said prior and that moiety of the
said Edmund, and that Richard de Waterden late escheator had
the year and a day and the waste thereof; and ought to answer to
the king for the same.

June 18. To John prior of Rochester, late chief master of the king's works
Westminster, which he appointed to be done at Rochester castle and his manor of
Gravesende. Order to deliver by indenture to William Basynges
master of the hospital of St Mary Strode, whom the king has now
appointed chief master and clerk of his said works, all and singular
the things needful in regard to that office which are in the said
prior's custody in the castle and manor aforesaid.

MEMBRANE 2.

May 30. To Thomas Sewale escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to remove
Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Westle
Waterles taken into the king's hand by the death of Edmund Vauncy
knight, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned
by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said Edmund at his
death held no lands in that county in chief in demesne nor in service
whereby the wardship of his lands ought at present to pertain to the
king, but held the said manor of others than the king.

June 16. To John de Cavendissh and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster, pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to command an
inquisition which remains to be taken before the king between the
king and John de Lakyngheth concerning the manor of SholondhaUe
in Naketon and a messuage, 40 acres of land, 20 acres of pasture, one
water mill and 60s. of rent in Couhagh, Naketon, Lemyngton (sic),
Stretton and Buklesham, also concerning the manors of Holbroke,
Tatyngston, Langeston, Benteleye, Merehalle in Pleyforde, Foxhele
and Redlesham, to be taken before them the said justices or one of
them or before one of the king's justices.

June 20. To Walter Holt escheator in Leycestershire. Order in presence
Westminster, of Amy (Amie) countess of Pembroke, to whom the king has committed
the wardship of the lands of Robert de Stepilton, tenant by knight
service of the heir of John de Hastynges earl of Pembroke tenant
in chief a minor in the king's wardship, or of her attorneys if being
warned they will attend, to assign to Joan who was wife of the said
Robert dower of the lands of her said husband taken into the king's
hand by his death and by reason of the said heir's nonage, sending the
assignment under seal to be enrolled in chancery ; as the king has
commanded an oath to be taken of the said Joan by David de Harme-
mere that she will not marry without the king's licence.

July 1. To all and singular the sheriffs, mayors, baiUffs, ministers and other

Westminster, the king's lieges within liberties and without to whom etc. Order not

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1376. Membrane 2 — cont.

to distrain the men of the manor of Gorleston co. Suffolk, which is
of the ancient demesne of the crown, to pay toll of their goods and
property, releasing any distress made upon them for that cause ;
as according to the custom heretofore kept and approved in England
men of the ancient demesne of the crown are and ought to be quit
of paying toll throughout the realm.
Et erat patens.

July 2. To Thomas lUeston escheator in Kent. Order to deliver to Elizabeth

Westminster, elder daughter and heir of David Strabolgi earl of AthoU tenant in
chief the manor of Braburne to her purparty ; as of the said earl's
castles, manors and lands and of those held by Elizabeth who was his
wife (likewise deceased) of the heritage of the said Elizabeth and Philippa
his daughters and heirs as well in dower as for life being jointly enfeoffed
with her said husband, which are taken into the king's hand by then-
death and by reason of the said heirs' nonage, the king has assigned
to the said Elizabeth, who has proved her age before John Dymmok
escheator in Lincolnshire, and whose homage and fealty the king
has taken, the manors of Braburne co. Kent, Colyngburne Valens co.
Wiltesir, Possewyk and Holkham co. NorfEolk, and the manor of
Thorneton with the towns of Thorneton and Neweburgh, and with the
Bowes and the Belles, Wayneshoppe, Wayneshopside with the
park at Wayneschoppe, Poltreverot, Emelhoppe, Keldre and Keldre
hays, being parcels of the said manor within the liberty of Tyndale,
according to a partition made in chancery. By p.s. [31015.]

To Nicholas de Somerton escheator in Wiltesir. Order to deliver
to the said Elizabeth the manor of Coljrngburne Valens which, among
other lands of David de Strabolgi, earl of Atholl, and of those held in
dower and for life by Elizabeth who was wife of the said earl, the
king has assigned to her ; as the said Elizabeth the daughter has
proved her age before John Dymmok, and the king has taken her
homage and fealty. By p.s. (as above).

The like to the following : —

John Rokewode escheator in Norffolk, concerning the manors of

Possewyk and Holkham.
Alan del Strother bailiff of the liberty of Tyndale, concerning the
manor of Thornton with the towns of Thornton and Neweburgh,
the Bewes and the Belles, Wayneshoppe, Wayneshopside with
Wayneshoppe park, Poltreveret, Emelhoppe, Keldre and
Keldre hayes, being parcels of the said manor.

MEMBRANE 1.

May 28. To William Walshale escheator in Staffordshire. Order to remove
Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with two thirds of the
manor of Hyntes taken into the king's hand by the death of Richard de
Menyll knight, delivering to Joan late his wife any issues thereof taken ;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the
said Richard at his death held no lands in that county in chief nor of
others in his demesne as of fee, but held those two thirds jointly with
the said Joan by gift and feoffment of Hugh de Menyll knight to them
and the heirs of their bodies, and that the same are held of others
than the king.

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1376. Membrane 1 — cont.

June 25. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to allow
Weatminster. at the exchequer to John de Romeseye late treasurer of the town
of Calais such daily wages for his expenses in coming from
Calais to the city of London, thence to the said town, and thence
returning again to the said city and there abiding as well to sue for
payment of wages for the king's hired soldiers (sddariis) in the parts
of Calais as to array and render {ad arraiand' et reddend') his account
for his office of treasurer, as were allowed to his predecessor William
de Gunthorp the king's clerk late treasurer there by judgment of the
treasurer and the said barons.

MEMBRANE 23d.

Writing of John de Aylton parson of Haverhille, being a quitclaim
to Sir Robert de Swyllyngton the uncle knight, Walter de Preston and
John Brown chaplains, their heirs and assigns, of the manor of Wynpole
CO. Cantebrigge, and of all lands, rents and services in the towns of
Wympole, Aruyngton, Craudene, Orwell, Malketon, Barneton and
Everysdon which he had by gift of Sir Warin de Bassjmgborne of
Wynpole. Dated London, 20 October, 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the 'chancery at Westminster,
30 January this year.

Charter of John de la Mare knight, giving with warranty to Henry
de Forde, John de Panes of Wyke, Thomas Erlestoke parson of Fisscher-
ton by Wyly, John de Byry parson of Whateleigh, Godfrey Bydyk
and John Adymot of Nony, two thirds of the manor of Fysscherton afore-
said and the advowson of the church, the third turn of presentation
excepted during the life of Ralph de Norton knight, a mill, rents,
services and reversions in Fysscherton and Babeton sometime of
Walter de Freynes, the farm of the third part of the said manor which
the grantor has for life of the said Ralph by his grant except the
third advowson of the said church which is in the said Ralph's gift,
and the reversion of that third part if it shall fall in, the manor of
Byssohopestrouwe, and the manor of Nony with appurtenances as
well in Nony as in Clovorde, the grantor being bound to warranty
of all the said manors, mills, lands, rents, services and reversions
to the grantees, their heirs and assigns, and of the said farm with
the reversion, if it shall fall in, to the grantees during the life of the
said Ralph. Dated Nony co. Somerset, 5 October 49 Edward III.
Witnesses : Hugh Tjrrel, Ralph de Cheyny, Peter de Escudemour
knights, Nicholas de Bonham, John Elys of Wiltesir, John de
Merlaunde, Edmund de Flory, Henry de Mountfort of Somerset.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 February this year.

Feb. 4. Philip le Spenser knight to Philip la Vache knight and Nicholas

Westminster. Dabrichecourt otherwise called CoUard Dabrichecourt. Recognisance
for 1,000 marks payable by instalments ; to be levied, in default of
payment, of his lands and chattels in Yorkshire.

Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Philip de la Vache.

Indenture made at Preston on Sunday after St. Nicholas
49 Edward III between Roger Manyngford on the one part and Thomas
Husee and John Manjmgf ord on the other part, being a demise to the

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said Thomas and John, until the lawful age of Elizabeth daughter and
heir of Stephen Turberville knight, of the wardship of the manor of
Acford Skillyng except the knights' fees to the same belonging and the
advowson of the church, rendering yearly to the said Roger and to
his executors 40 marks at Christmas, Easter, Midsummer and Michael-
mas by even portions, power being reserved to the lessor to enter and
hold the premises La his former estate until contented of the rent and
arrears, if the same shall be in arrear.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Roger and John,
1 February this year.

Feb. 16. To the justices of the Bench. Order to proceed to execution of
Westminster, the judgment hereinafter mentioned, the allegation and testimony
before them given that the manor of Bykenhill is in the king's hands
notwithstanding ; as in a cause before the said justices by the king's
writ of scire facias, between John Worth knight, cousin and heir of
Geoffrey de Langeley, and Simon Sudbury archbishop of Canterbury,
Richard earl of Arundell, Guy de Briene knight, John Knyvet knight,
Thomas MaundeviUe, John Bampton, Philip Melreth clerk and Ivo
Sandhurst, that the said archbishop and the others should shew cause
wherefore the said manor ought not to remain to the said John Worth
according to the form of a fine levied in the late king's court in the
18th year of his reign, it is by the court adjudged that the said John
Worth should have execution of the said manor by default of the
said archbishop and the others, but that such execution should be
stayed until the court should be certified whether the said manor
is in the king's hands or no, for that it was witnessed before the said
justices that the same is in the king's hands, as appears by the tenor
of the record and process which the king has caused to come before
him in chancery ; and now the said John Worth has petitioned the
king to hasten execution of the said judgment in consideration of
the cost of such delay, and as well John de Beverle, to whom the
king by letters patent has committed the keeping of the said manor,
as the justices, the king's Serjeants and others concerned therein being
summoned before the king had nought to say wherefore the said
manor ought further to remain in the king's hands.

Feb. 20. To the sheriff of Gloucester. Order on sight of these presents to
WeBtminster. cause proclamation to be made on the king's behalf, that all merchants
and others may buy and purvey all kinds of corn in Gloucestershire and
bring it without let to the county of Bristol for sustenance of the king's
lieges there ; as lately learning that the dearness of corn in Gloucestershire
was greatly increasing, in consequence of the removal and embracing
thereof by Enghsh merchants, wherefore the people in those parts were
enduring great peril and impoverishment of their estate, the king by
writ ordered the sheriff to make proclamation on his behalf forbidding
any naerchant of England of whatsoever estate to buy or embrace any
corn in Gloucestershire, or cause any to be bought or embraced,
save such as should be needful for his own consumption and the
consumption of his household, or to take any out of that county
secretly or openly under pain of forfeiture thereof ; and now on
behalf of the commons of the county of Bristol the king has learned
that great number of Gloucestershire, misunderstanding the said writ,
by colour of his command have hindered and do daily hinder the

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1376. Membrane 23d — cont.

bringing of any corn out of Gloucestershire to the county of Bristol for
sustenance of the king's lieges there, although the corn growing for
ten leagues around the county of Bristol would not suffice for sustenance
of the people there, and it was not nor is it the intent of the king or
council that all and singular the merchants and others who are near
to Gloucesteishire might not buy and purvey corn whatsoever needful
for their consumption and the consumption of their households, as
in his said command is expressly contained. It is the king's will that
no corn shall by colour of this command be taken to any foreign parts
without his special command.

Feb. 23. Walter Raynold of Thomdon to John de Burton and William de
Westminster. Bloxham clerks. Recognisance for 16 marks, to be levied, in default
of payment, of his lands and chattels in Essex.

MEMBRANE 22d.

Jan. 31. John Garland, son and heir of William Garland of Coryngham, to
Westminster. John Sutton and John Martel. Recognisance for 40Z. to be levied
etc. in Essex.

Jan. 30. To the abbot and convent of Thame. Order, upon receiving again
Westminster, the letters patent under their common seal lately made to Popard de
Miners concerning a maintenance for his life, to admit Thomas Leueden*
the. king's Serjeant to their house, and minister to him for life such
maintenance as the said Popard lately had therein at the king's com-
mand, making to the said Thomas letters patent under their common
seal with mention of what he shall so take, for which the king will be
bound to them, and writing again by the bearer what they will do at
this command ; as with assent of the said Popard, to whom the king
lately granted for life the maintenance aforesaid, the king has granted
the same to the said Thomas for his good service. By p.s. [30886.]

Memorandum of proceedings before the council at Westminster,
26 January, to wit, whereas a statute merchant of lOOZ., sometime
made in the staple at Westminster by Thomas de Burgh to Thomas de
Swafham, was by assent of the parties within the hospital of St. Thomas
in Suthwerk in presence of the master thereof and of Hugh Causton
delivered to Robert de Boxford citizen and draper of London as to
an indifferent hand, upon condition that if between the date of such
delivery and the Invention of Holy Cross following Thomas Swafham
should make to Thomas de Burgh a bond for 200Z. in name of security for
the enjoyment during the life of Thomas Swafham only of a certain
rent at BUlyngesgate in the city of London by him purchased of Thomas
de Swafham without being thrust out of the same or any parcel thereof,
the said Robert should be bound to deliver that statute to Thomas
Swafham and the bond to Thomas de Burgh with a part of the indenture
of defeasance thereupon made as aforesaid ; and whereas before the
Invention of Holy Cross Thomas de Burgh offered to pay 5QI. and
on his part to keep all the covenants between them made, Thomas
Swafham made not nor would make such bond for 200L, but refused
so to do, and then of his malice by fraud and covin entered a plaint
against the said Robert in the court of John de Haddelee sheriff of

In the warreint Loueden.

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137g_ Mernbrane 22d — cont.

London in a plea of detenue of writing, and upon default of answer
of the said Robert, who left the court in contempt without answering,
by consent and by undue process, inasmuch as the sheriff had no power
or jurisdiction to take cognisance of so high a plea or to try the same,
to wit by a plaint without the king's writ concerning a writmg delivered
in Suthwerk without the said city and all at large in the county of
Surrey, by favour of the court Thomas Swafham wrongfully and
contrary to the law recovered the said statute, by advice of the
council and of the justices of either Bench the said recovery is quashed
and annulled and award is made that the sheriff who took cognisance
of that plea and the party who sued the same be punished before the
king ; and further it was awarded by the council that Thomas Swafham
should dehver the said statute to the said Robert's custody according
to the first covenant and condition aforesaid, by virtue of which award
he delivered to the chancellor a statute for lOOl. sealed with the official
seal of the mayor of the staple and not with that of Thomas de Burgh,
acknowledging before the council that he never had any other but
that, and the said Robert likewise acknowledged that before the
recovery aforesaid he never had any other in his custody, wherefore
the same was delivered by the council to the said Robert, to be kept
according to the first mentioned condition and not to be delivered
up to any man save by consent of both parties, or by execution of
a judgment rendered before the justices of the Common Bench by
action before them tried by true men of the venue of Suthwerk in
case the said condition be gainsaid by Thomas de Swafham, the
plea concerning the same being heard and determined nowhere else save
in the Common Bench. French.

Feb. 4. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of William de Wades-

Weatniinster. leye, William Faceby, Adam Elmeshole and Thomas de Wykerslay of
Yorkshire to stay altogether the execution of the king's writ to them
addressed ordering them to cause Robert de Mundesdere to come
before them, and to compel him to find security, under a set pain for
which the sheriffs would answer, that he should not do or procure
any hurt or harm to John Asshefeld chaplain ; as that writ issued at
the prayer of the said John, shewing that the said Robert grievously
threatened him in life and limbs ; but the said William and the others,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned as aforesaid under
a pain of 40Z.

Feb. 12. Thomas Giffard knight to Alice who was wife of John Giffard knight.
Westminster. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of
his lands and chattels in Oxfordshire.

Feb. 14. John de Worth knight to John Edward. Recognisance for 2001.,

Westminster, to be levied etc. in Oxfordshire.
Cancelled on payment.

Indenture made between Sir John de Worthe and John Edward,
being the defeasance of a recognisance for 300 marks made in chancery
by the said Sir John, upon condition that apart from a judgment
sometime rendered in his favour before the justices of the Common
Bench concerning the manor of Bekenhull co. Oxford upon a writ
of scire facias, if in the king's court it shall be adjudged that the said

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manor is chargeable for divers alienationB and purchases thereof
made without the king's Hoence, or for entries made after the death
of any ancestor without suing the same out of the king's hand since the
death of the earl of North[ampton], the said Sir John, after he shall have
execution shall within halt a year after judgment rendered concerning
such alienations and entries be ready to recompense the king or John
de Beverlee for the same, notwithstanding that the recovery aforesaid
be made upon a title beginning before those alienations and entries.
Dated Westminster, 14 February 50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 14 February.

Writing of Peter de Veel knight and Henry Percehay, being a quit-
claim to Henry Waryner of Charfeld and John Russell of Segre of the
castle and lordship of St. Fagan and the advowson of the church, and
of the manor of Lyswranny co. Glammorgan. Witnesses : Lawrence
Berkeroles knight, John Noreys knight. Master David Appoelyn,
Thomas Turbrevyle, John Kemmes, John Dalden, Alexander Sor.
Dated, 15 February 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 February.

Feb. 16. Richard de Willesford to Robert de Swyllyngton the uncle knight.

Westminster. Recognisance for 48Z., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands
and chattels in Notynghamshire.
Cancelled on payment.

Feb. 18. Geoffrey de Hunden to Elizabeth who was wife of Thomas Ellesfeld.

Westminster. Recognisance for 40Z., to be levied etc. in Hertfordshire.

Feb. 18. To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order by mainprise of Thomas de Haghe,

Westminster. John de BernoUis and William de Kirke of Lincolnshire and William
Gascoigne of Yorkshire to stay altogether the execution of the king's
late writ ordering the sheriff to compel Henry de Retford, Robert de
Grenfeld, William de Gascrik and John de Feryby to find a mainprise,
under a pain to be by the sheriff laid upon them, that they should do
or procure no bodily hurt or harm to Ralph de Thresk, and if
they should refuse, to commit them to the nearest gaol there to be
kept in safe custody until they would willingly so do ; as that writ
issued at the prayer of the said Ralph, averring that they threatened
him in life and limbs, but the said Thomas and the others, appearing
in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of 201. that
no bodily hurt or harm shall happen to the said Ralph by the
defendants or any of them or by their procurement.

MEMBBANE 2\d.

Writing of John Wantynges, being a quitclaim to John Dautri
and Thomas de Preston clerks, their heirs and assigns, of the whole
manor of Beeston co. Bedeford with all appurtenances thereto belong-
ing. Witnesses : Sir John de Cobeham , Sir William de Say, Sir Thomas
de Cobeham knights, Roger de Asshbournhame, James de Pekham.
Dated Mallyngges co. Kent, 1 March 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 February this year.

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Indenture made between Robert Ferers knight and Piers Colbroke
esquire, being a lease for life of the manor of Wellersham co. Suffolk
with warranty to the said Piers, for his good service, rendering to the
lessor and to his heirs one rose at Midsummer for all services and
demands. Dated Willersham, Tuesday the feast of St. Vincent 49
Edward III. French.

Writing of Robert Ferers knight, being a letter of attorney appointing
Clement Dolveryn to deliver to Piers Colbroke seisin of the manor of
Willersham, according to indentures made between them the said Piers
and Robert. Dated Willersham, Thursday after St. Vincent
49 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by Robert Ferers of the fore-
going writings, 6 February this year.

Charter of Hugh Carpenter chaplain of the chantry of Dagenhale,
giving with warranty to William Spygurnel and Joan his wife and
to the heirs of the body of the saidWilliam all lands, rents and services
of free men and neifs in the towns and hamlets of Dagenhale, Hoden-
hale, Edelesburgh, Ivyngho, Bareworth and Lughton cos. Bukingham,
Bedford and Hertford which he the said Hugh has by gift and feoffment
of the said WiUiam, with remainder for lack of such issue to Sir Richard
la Vache knight and to his heirs. Witnesses : Thomas le Botiller,
Nicholas son of Hugh, John Hanley, Matthew de Tye, Thomas Bonel.
Dated Dagenhale, Thursday after St. Leonard 37 Edward III.

Writing of Hugh Carpenter chaplain of the chantry of Dagenhale,
being a quitclaim to Joan relict of William Spigurnell and to the
heirs of the said William's body, and for lack of such issue to the
right heirs of Richard la Vache knight, of all the lands, rents and
services of free men and neifs and all that goes with them in the towns
and hamlets of Dagenhale, Hodenhale, Edelesburgh, Ivyngho, Bare-
worth and Loughton cos. Bukingham, Bedford and Hertford which
William Spygurnell lately gave by charter of feoffment to him the
said Hugh and to his heirs, and he the said Hugh after by charter
gave to the said William in his life time and the said Joan and to the
heirs of the said William's body, with remainder for lack of such
issue to the said Richard and to his heirs. Witnesses : Nicholas filz
Hugh, Matthew de Thee, John atte Hyde, Wdliam BuUok, John
Hanle, Thomas Bonell', Richard atte Suthend. Dated Edelesburgh,
16 March 42 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and
writing, 6 February this year.

Charter of Robert son of Hugh de Astelegh, giving to Roger de
Astelegh and Alice de Astelegh his children all his goods and chattels
moveable and immovable. Dated London, 7 February, 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 February.

Charter of John le Valentine, giving to Jordan de Holme rector of
Sefton CO. Lancaster all his lands in the town of Flixton during the
life of him the said John, and all his lands in the towns of ShoUer
ajid Holme by Mamcestre during the life of Margaret wife of the said
John, also givmg to the said Jordan and his executors all goods

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and chattels of him the said John in Lancashire. Dated London,
7 February 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 February.

Feb. 7. Richard Pygeon is sent to the abbot and convent of Mussenden,

Westminster, to have such maintenance as William Doncastre had there at the

command of the king or his forefathers. [See p.s. 30899.]

Feb. 4. Robert le Barbour of Huntyngdon to Thomas de Thelwall clerk.

Westminster. Recognisance for 4/!., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands
and chattels in Huntyngdonshire.

Writing of Lewis Andrewe Lumbard, attorney general of merchants
of Florence, Catelonia and Plesencia, being a receipt and acquittance
to Robert Home of Barton for \\l. 16s. for receiving goods and chattels
of a certain tarit whereof by inquisition taken before John de Wrauby
and John de Stode of Barton upon Humbre the said Robert was found
guilty. Dated Lumbardstrete London, 25 February 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 February.

Feb. 27. Nicholas Say of Mertok to Edmund de Arundell knight. Recognis-
Westminster. ance for 60L, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Somerset.

April 2. To the sheriff of Sussex. Order by mainprise of John Double,

Westminster. John de Byry, John Langefeld and Richard atte Celer of London
to stay the exigents against John Forester vicar of Cokefeld until the
day the writ of exigents is returnable, and the taking of his body,
bringing this writ at that day before the king ; as John prior of Lewes
is impleading the said vicar for an alleged trespass, and the defendant
is put in exigents in Sussex to be outlawed, as the king has learned,
for that he came not before the king to answer thereupon, and has
prayed the king for a- stay, shewing that he is ready to answer and
further to stand to right in that behalf ; and the said John Double
and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainpemed
under a pain of 20i. to have his body before the king at the aforesaid day.

MEMBRANE 2Qd.

Feb. 15. To Thomas Ughtred, Thomas de Metham, John Dayville and Walter
Westminster. Rudestan. Order to stay the execution of the king's late letters
patent to them made, appointing them, three and two of them,
by true men of Yorkshire to make inquisition concerning felonies,
trespasses, extortions, oppressions, forgeries, deceits and other
alleged hurts and grievances whatsoever committed by whatsoever
colour by men whatsoever at Houdenshyre against the king and
people, and to do certain other things in the said letters contained ;
as by other letters patent the king has appointed the said John and
Walter and William de Aton, John Bygot, John Stryvelyn, Gerard de
Lounde, Thomas Thurkild and John Bakenholme so to do. By C.

Feb. 21. Peter de Veel knight to Edmund Darundell knight. Recognisance
Westminster, for 80Z., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Gloucestershire.

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Feb. 24. Sampson Hardyng to brother Robert Hales prior of the Hospital

Westminster, of St. John of Jerusalem in England. Recognisance for 40?., to be
levied etc. in Northumberland.
Cancelled on payment.

Bull of Robert de Julliaco, master of the Hospital of St. John of
Jerusalem and guardian of Christ's poor, and of the convent of Rodes,
addressed to brother Robert Hales prior of the said Hospital in England.
The said master and convent being newly informed on behalf of the
said prior that, whereas their preceptory in Scotland used to be held
and ruled by the priors in England, in the chapter or assembly last
held in Avignon by the pope's command the same was not without
prejudice to them given to Robert Scot, and being prayed to provide
a remedy, hearing also by brethren of the said priory residing
in the said convent that the said information is true, as well to provide
against prejudice to the said prior as because the brethren of the
Hospital holding that chapter or assembly had no power from the
said master's predecessor or from the said convent to confer bailiwicks
(baiulias) or make other graces, do revoke and annul the gift of the
said preceptory to the said Robert made in the said assembly, and do
expressly reserve the provision of the preceptory of Scotland with all
and singular its members, appurtenances and right.s to some brother
of the Hospital of the said priory, fit and sufficient for the ruling of
the said bailiwick, who shall truly pay the responses (responsiones)
and other charges thereupon, to have, hold, rule, augment and improve
in spiritualities and temporalities in chief and in the members, subject
to payment by him every year of the yearly response and other reason-
able charges now or hereafter thereupon laid, and in accordance with
the content and purport of the statute published in a general chapter
held at Avignon in March in the 66th year touching those who make
default in their response, the grace thereof to them made notwith-
standing, and after deliberate counsel together of their particular
knowledge and special favour do by these presents give the same to
the said prior so long as he shall holcl the said priory, hereby appointing
him preceptor and commendator therein, and committing to him
in trust the functions of the said master and convent in regard to the
cure, ruling and administration of the said bailiwick, and the defence
and recovery of the goods and rights thereof, as well in action as in
defence ; wherefore they do command all and singular the brethren,
sisters and donati by virtue of their obedience, and the men, vassals
and others to them subject in the said bailiwick now and hereafter
by the oath of fealty and homage whereby they are bound, to be
obedient and intendant to the said prior as their superior and preceptor,
rendering to him aid, counsel and favour when need be and when they
shall be required in all things which concern the advantage of the baili-
wick, and do command all brethren of the order with whatsoever
authority, dignity or office illumined now and hereafter not to contra-
vene in anywise this gift and grace, but to study rather to keep the same
inviolate according to the intent and purport thereof; and they do hereby
grant the said prior power to take real and cori^oral possession of the
said bailiwick, removing any other who may withhold the same, if such
there be, who is hereby removed by the said master and convent and his
removal decreed, and by virtue of his obedience do forbid the said
prior by colour of this their gift and grace to sell, give, bind, pledge,

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1376. Membrane 20rf — cont.

alien, exchange, dissipate or grant in perpetual emphyteusis aught of the
goods, property or rights of the said bailiwick, or otherwise to transfer
the same out of their religion without the special licence and command
of the said master and convent, quashing, annulling and decreeing
of none effect any such act contrary to this their prohibition. Dated
Rodes, 15 October 1375.

Memorandum that this letter is enrolled by order of council, 24
February.

Writing of Richard Viene of Sussex, being a quitclaim with warranty
to John de Aroundell knight, being tenant of the manor of Code-
lowe CO. Sussex, his heirs and assigns, of all the right of him the said
Richard in the said manor. Witnesses : Edward Seint John knight,
Henry Husee knight, William Fifyde, John de Gyngesfold, William
Neudegate. Dated London, 25 February 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 February.

Writing indented of Peter Fauelour, granting with warranty to John
Aubrey citizen of London, his heirs and assigns, the reversion of the
third part of the manor of Newenton, now held by William Haldene,
John Ussher and Thomas Pateshulle chaplain during the life of Alice
wife of Ralph de Aslakby late wife of Gregory Fauelour brother of the
said Peter with reversion to him the said Peter and to his heirs, under
condition that after the death of the said Alice for 46 years from
20 August next the grantees shall render to the said Peter and to his
heirs 100s. yearly at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions if the
said Alice die within that term, power being reserved to the grantor
and his heirs to distrain for arrears thereof, and after the said term
again to enter the premises in his former estate. Dated London,
17 February 50 Edward III.

Writing of Peter Fauelour, granting to John Aubrey citizen of London
and to his assigns, until they shall twice have presented thereto, the
advowson of Newenton church, with reversion after two presentations
to the said Peter and to his heirs. Dated London, 18 February
50 Edward III. French.

MemorandiOTn of acknowledgment by the said Peter of the foregoing
indenture and writing, 28 February.

Charter of Robert Chalouns, giving with warranty to Hugh Browe
knight, his heirs and assigns, the manor of Cristelton, co. Cestre.
Dated the feast of St. Peter's Chair 50 Edward III.

Charter of Robert Chalouns, giving with warranty to Hugh Browe
knight and to his heirs the manor of Woberneford, 1 acre of land therein
excepted. Dated Monday before St. Chad 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters, 1 March.

Charter indented of Hugh Browe knight, giving to Robert Chalouns
and to his heirs the manor of Woberneford which the said Hugh
had by gift and feoffment of the said Robert, under condition that if
the manor of Cristelton co. Cestre or any parcel thereof shall by the
said Robert or his heirs be recovered against the said Hugh, his heirs
or any tenant of the same, it shall be lawful for the said Hugh and his

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heirs again to enter the manor of Woberneford and hold the sanie
in fee in his first estate without gainsaying of the said Robert or his
heirs. Dated Thursday after St. Peter's Chair 50 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 March.

Feb. 26. To the sheriff of Kent. Order by mainprise of WiUiam Hunte and
Westminster. John Breche of Canterbury to stay the execution of the king's late
writ de jiidicio ordering the sheriff to take Hamon Wyseman so as to
have him before the justices at Westminster in the quinzaine of Easter
to answer Richard Monde concerning an alleged trespass, bringing
before them this writ ; as the said Hamon has petitioned the king
for a stay, shewing that he is ready to answer and stand to right in all
things ; and the said William and John, appearing in person in chancery,
have mainperned under a pain of 40Z. to have him before the said
justices at the aforesaid day.

MEMBRANE I9d.

Writing of Stephen Haym citizen of Winchester, Ellen Venour,
WiUiam Wynde and John Chynnore, being a quitclaim to John Caun-
dyoh knight, William de Aston, Wilham Wynter clerks, Philip de
Holgot, Robert Wyke and Geoffrey Bluet and to their heirs of a manor
called the Gydyhalle in the town of HaverjTig co. Essex, and of
a messuage and lands called the Esthous in the same town, and all
lands etc. therein which William Baldewyne citizen and saddler of
London had by grant of Robert de Haveryng. Witnesses : William
Walle worth, Nicholas Twyford, John Aubreye citizens and aldermen
of London, Ralph Tyle, John Bedeford. Dated 8 March 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by John Chynnore, 9 March.

March 7. To the keepers of the passage in the port of London or Dovorre.
Westminster. Order by mamprise of John Haytfeld of Yorkshire and William Ascombe
of London to suffer Simon Cursoun, who with the king's licence is
journeying to Flanders, in one of those ports freely without let to
pass thither with two yeomen and one groom in his company, any
command of the king to the said keepers previously addressed to the
contrary notwithstanding, provided that they take with them nought
to the prejudice of the king or realm ; as the said John and William
have mainperned under a pain of 20L that the said Simon shall not
depart to any other parts.

Writing of Isabel who was wife of Thomas Oxeneye, being a quit-
claim to Sir John de Cobham lord of Cobham and Sir Robert Belknap
knights and to Nicholas de Carreu, their heirs and assigns, of a manor
called ' Malmayns maner ' in the parish of Stoke in the hundred of
Hoo, the manor of Mayham in the parish of Rolvynden, and all other
the lands, rents, services etc. which the said John, Robert and Nicholas
have by gift and feoffment of William Pympe in the said parishes or
elsewhere in Kent, or which were sometime of Thomas Malmayns.
Witnesses : Thomas de Cobham knight, William Strete, Richard
Charles, .James de Peckeham, Nicholas Heryng, Thomas de Garwynton of
Welle, William Elys. Dated Stoke aforesaid, 21 February 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment at Canterbury 3 March, before
Thomas de Garwynton of Welle, by virtue of the king's writ of dedimus
fotestatem which is on the files of chancery for this year.

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Indenture made between Margaret Mareschall countess of Norffolk
and dame de Segrave and Ann countess of Pembroke dame de Berge-
veny and de Mauny, being a lease for eight years by the said Ann to
the said Margaret her mother of all her castles, lordships, lands whatso-
ever, fees and advowsons in England and Wales, making no waste or
destruction, rendering every year one rose at Midsummer,and performing
the services due to the chief lords, power being reserved to the said
Ann in case the said Margaret shall die within that term again to
enter and hold the premises without gainsaying of her executors,
assigns or any other. Dated London, Candlemas eve 50 Edward III.
French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment before John Kny vet the chancellor
at London, 7 March.

March 15. To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon the petition of John de
Westminster. Burton of Newerk, by mainprise of William Croseby and John Vendour
of Notynghamshire to stay the exigents against him and the taking
of his body, bringing this writ before the justices of the Bench the
day a writ against him at the suit of John Humfray is returnable ;
as his petition shews that John Humfray is impleading him before
the said justices for withdrawing from his service before the term
agreed contrary to the ordinance, and that he is put in exigents in the
busting of London to be outlawed for that the sheriffs returned that
he was not found in their bailiwick, although he was ever ready and
is yet ready to answer that plea and stand to right in all things, praying
for remedy ; and the said William and John Vendour, appearing
in person in chancery, have mainperned body for body and under a
pain of 201. to have him before the said justices at the day named.

March 15. To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon the petition of John Sayour
Westminster. ' joeueler ' citizen of London, by mainprise of John Brikles of
London ' marsshal,' Robert Lufwik of London, Peter Smert of London
and John Eston of London to stay the further publication of the
exigents against him and the taking of his body, bringing this writ
before the justices at Westminster the day the writ of exigents is
returnable ; as his petition shews that he is put in exigents in the
busting of London to be outlawed for that he came not before the
said justices in the octaves of St. Martin last to answer Richard North-
lond concerning an alleged debt of 48 marks, and that he is ready to
answer and stand to right in all things ; and the said John Brikles
and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned
under a pain of 48 marks to have him before the said justices the day
the said writ is returnable.

March 17. To John Crede merchant of Lumbardy dwelling in the city of London.

Westniinster. Licence to receive 1,000 marks of the prior of the Hospital of St.

John of Jerusalem in England, and to make letters of exchange for

that sum payable to the prior of Rodes his superior addressed to the

said merchant's fellows dwelling in foreign parts.

March 17. To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon the petition of Gilbert

Westminster. Byngham of Barton upon Humbre, by mainprise of Richard Forester

and Thomas Derby of Leycestershire, William Payou of Norffolk and

Benedict Sely of Kent to stay the further publication of the exigents

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against him and the taking of his body, bringing this writ before the
justices of the Bench at the quinzaine of Trinity next ; as his petition
shews that Thomas Cornewaille is impleading him before the said
justices to render account for the time that he was receiver of plaintiff's
moneys, that he is put in exigents in the husting of London to be
outlawed for that he came not before the said justices to answer, being
altogether without knowledge thereof as he avers, and that he is
ready [to answer and] stand to right in all things ; and the said Richard
and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned
under a pain of 201. to have him before the said justices at the day
named.

March 17. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer of Ireland. Order
Westminster, to suffer Henry de Ferrers knight to have the respite, which the king
of his favour has given him until Midsummer next, of all debts and
accounts by him due to the king in Ireland and current in demand
against him at the said exchequer, releasing any distress made for that
cause. By C.

March 19. William de Wanton knight, John de Gildesburgh, Thomas Coggeshale
Westminster, and Roger Keterych to Roger de Welesham knight and John de
Harleston clerk. Recognisance for 1,200 marks, to be levied, in
default of payment, of their lands and chattels in Essex.

Cancelled on payment, acknowledged hy the said Roger [de Welesham].

Indenture made between Sir Roger de Walesham knight and John
de Harleston clerk of the one part and Sir William de Wauton knight,
John de Gildesburgh, Thomas Coggeshale and Roger Keterich of the
other part, being a defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon
condition that the second parties or some one for them shall at Easter
next or within four days after at London in the church of St. Paul
before the bier of St. Erkenwald pay 200 marks to the said Sir Roger
and John de Harleston or to some one in their name, at Michaelmas
following or within four days after 500 marks, and at Easter following
or within four days after 500 marks, so that upon receipt of every such
payment they shall have an acquittance under the seals of the said
Sir Roger and John . Dated London , 1 9 March 50 Edward III . French .

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties in the chancery
at Westminster, 19 March.

Feb. 23.

Westminster.

MEMBRANE 18d.

To Edmund Laurence escheator in Lancashire. Order, upon the
petition of Henry son of William de Sale of Bedeford, by mainprise
of John de Barton of Rydale, William de Thelewalle, Hugh Sparke
and Thomas Boseley of Lancashire to stay the seizure of petitioner's
lands or goods and chattels, not troubling" him in aught until further
order, but notifying in chancery in the quinzaine of Easter his land
in the escheator's bailiwick and the yearly value thereof in all issues,
and his goods and chattels there and the price of the same, that the
king may further deal with them as ought to be done of right and
according to the law and custom of England ; as his petition shews
that Henry de Sale, Henry son of Richard de Sale and Henry de Sale
servant of Henry de Atherton of Hyndeley were outlawed for certaip

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1376. Membrane I8d — cont.

felonies, for which they were indicted before Thomas de Seton and
his fellows late justices of oyer and terminer of Henry duke of Lancastre
it is said, and that the petitioner is not one of the persons so outlawed,
as he is ready to prove before the king where by the king's command
the record and process of outlawry remain to be determined, and to
stand to right in all things, praying to be indemnified, that at the

Erocurement of certain his enemies his lands, goods and chattels
e not seized by the escheator by reason of the identity of his
name and surname ; and the said John and the others, appearing
in person in chancery, have mainperned truly to answer to the king
for the issues of his said lands and the price and true value of his
goods and chattels, if the petitioner shall be found to be one of the
persons outlawed as aforesaid.

The like to the bailiff of the liberty of John king of Castille and
Leon and duke of Lancaster in Lancashire.

Writing of Ingelram Bruyn, being a quitclaim with warranty to
Sir Robert de Marny knight and Dame Alice his wife, mother of the said
Ingelram, and to their assigns during their lives, of the manor and
advowson of Bekenham co. Kent, the manor of Forthyngbrigge co.
Suthampton called Migham, and all lands in Broun Candevere which
were sometime of Sir William Bruyn knight father of the said Ingelram,
all now held by the said Robert and Alice, granting that they shall
hold the premises for their lives and the life of the longest liver quit
of all actions for waste, sale or destruction. Witnesses : Thomas
Yonge, Thomas Belhous, John de Berden, Sir Robert de Bourton
rector of Southwokyndon aforesaid (sic). Sir John Schropham chaplain.
Sir John Colyn chaplain, Philip atte Bregge. Dated London, 1 March
50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 March.

Writing of Thomas son and heir of Thomas de Lytelton of Worcester-
shire, being a confirmation of the estate of John Blake parson of
Grafton Flevarth, his heirs and assigns, in a messuage and 9 acres
of land in Upton by Snodesbury sometime of Walter Persones, saving
the rent and services thereof due to the said Thomas and his heirs,
which messuage and land were lately held by William Colyns chaplain
of the said Thomas the father by service of 15d. a year payable at
the usual terms and other fixed services, and the said tenant thereof
enfeoffed the said John in fee simple. Witnesses : John Meysy,
William Wynel, John de Catesby, Walter Brugge, Robert de Newenton,
Thomas de Huddyngton. JDated Grafton Flevarth, 1 March
50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 March.

March 4. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order by mainprise of Thomas Grace
Westminster, clerk and William de Bodeneye of Norffolk to set free Roland Masoun
of Santon, if imprisoned for the cause hereinafter mentioned and for
none other ; as lately by writ the king ordered the sheriff to attach the
said Roland so as to have him before the justices at Westminster in
the quinzaine of Easter to answer to the king and the prior of the
order of friars preachers of Thefiord wherefore, being lately retained
in the said prior's service at Thefford it is said, he withdrew before
the term agreed contrary to the ordinance, and by virtue of that

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writ the sheriff took him and is detaining him in the king's prison ;
and the said Roland has petitioned the king to set him free, as he
is ready to answer the king and the said prior and to stand to right
in all things ; and the said Thomas and William have mainperned
in chancery under a pain of lOl. to have him before the said justices
the day the said writ is returnable.

Feb. 28. To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order by mainprise of Alexander Quappe-

Westrainster. lade, Henry PateshuU, Peter Quappelade and John Saymore of Lincoln-
shire to stay the taking of the body of Thomas son of Henry de
Quappelade, bringing this writ before the justices at Westminster
at the day contained in a writ de judicio, whereby the king ordered the
sheriff to take the said Thomas so as to have him that day before the
said justices to answer William de Thorp knight concerning an alleged
trespass ; as the said Thomas has petitioned the king for a stay,
shewing that he is ready to answer and stand to right in all things,
and the said Alexander and the others, appearing in person in chancery,
have mainperned under a pain of 201. to have his body before the
said justices at the aforesaid day.

March 6. To the sheriff of Hertford. Order by mainprise of John Ripple and
Westminster. Thomas de Waltham of London to stay the exigents against Roger
Bele and the taking of his body, bringing this writ before the king ;
as Robert Pursle is there impleading the said Roger and others for
an alleged tresjjass, and the said Roger is put in exigents in Hertford-
shire to be outlawed for that he came not thither to answer as the
king has learned, and has petitioned for a stay, shewing ttiat he is
ready to answer and stand to right in all things ; and the said John
and Thomas, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under
a pain of lOl. to have his body before the king the day the exigents are
returnable.

Feb. 12. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Thomas Bukyng-
Westminster. ham, Hugh Sulgrave, Amery Wymondham and John EUesworth of the
city of London to stay the execution of the king's late writ de judicio,
ordering the sheriffs to take Robert Swynesheved, Reynold Bedenhale
and John Ambreston, if found in their bailiwick, and keep them in
safe custody so as to have their bodies before the king in the quinzaine
of Easter to answer William Mildenhale concerning an alleged trespass,
and order to set the said defendants free from prison by that mainprise
if taken by virtue of that writ, bringing this writ before the king ; as
on behalf of the defendants petition is now made to the king for aid,
shewing that they are ready to answer the said William, and stand
to right in all things ; and the said Thomas and the others have
mainperned in chancery under a pain of lOZ. to have the defendants
before the king at the aforesaid day.

March 14. To the sheriff of Bedford. Order by mainprise of Thomas Hildegare
Westminster, of Huntingdonshire, John Fuller of London and John Sherman of
London to stay the further execution of the king's late writ de judicio,
ordering the sheriff to take Thomas Aleyn so as to have him before
the justices at Westminster three weeks after Easter next to render
account to John Smyth chaplain for the time that he was receiver of
the said chaplain's moneys, and order to bring this writ before the

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1376. Membrane I8d — cont.

said justices at that day ; as the said defendant has petitioned the
king for a stay, shewing that he is ready to answer the plaintiff and
stand to right in all things ; and the said Thomas Hildegare and the
others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a
pain of 20 marks to have the defendant before the said justices at
the aforesaid day.

March 28. To the sheriff of Berkshire. Order, upon the petition of Richard
Westminster. Payn of Kentebury, by mainprise of John Gilmyn of London ' smyth '
and Henry atte Hethe of that city ' smyth ' to stay the further publica-
tion of the exigents against him and the taking of his body, bringing this
writ before the justiioes of the Bench ; as his petition shews that he
is put in exigents in Berkshire to be outlawed for that he came not
before the said justices to answer Walter Herward of Kentebury
concerning an alleged trespass, having no knowledge thereof, and
that he is ready to answer and stand to right in all things ; and the
said John and Henry, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned
under a pain of lOL to have him before the said justices the day the
writ of exigents is returnable.

Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 2001. made in chancery
24 March this year, at the inn of the friars preachers London, by
William Beauchamp, Thomas Moryeux, Philip la Vache, Lionel
Dautre, Robert Claveryng, Thomas Symound knights and Robert
Massy of Warwickshire for Matthew Redeman knight and Joan who
was wife of Anthony de Lucy, that they and one of them shall be
ready to content as well the king as Gilbert de Umframville earl of
Angos and others according to order of the king and council for all
manner of trespasses and wrongs in regard to the entry of the manor
of Multon CO. Lincoln, in case the said Matthew and Joan and others
shall be found trespassers.

April 8. To the sheriffs of London. Order to stay altogether the further

Westminster, execution of the king's late writ ordering the sheriffs to cause William
Otryngton to come before them, and compel him to find mainpernors
who, under a pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon them for which
the sheriffs would answer, would mainpern him that he should cause
or procure no bodily hurt or harm to Ellis Mympe ' broydurer,' and
if he should refuse, to commit him to Neugate gaol until he would
willingly so do ; and order by mainprise of John de Askwyth and
Robert de Holm of London without delay to set the said William
free, if taken by virtue of that command ; as that writ issued at the
suit of the said Ellis, averring that the said William grievously
threatened him in lite and limbs ; but the said John and Robert,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned for the said William
as aforesaid under a pain of 10 marks.

MEMBRANE lid.

Indenture made between the king and Robert Hauley esquire,
reciting that the said Robert and John Shakel esquire granted to the
king the third of the two thirds to them pertaining of the ransom of
the count of Dene, a prisoner of war taken at the battle of Nazare in
Castille, first abating therefrom 3,000?. sterling for their expenses and

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1376i Membrane lid — cont.

tor payment of their debts, as contained in an indenture thereupon and
upon other matters made between them and the king ; and reciting that
the prince, who was in command [chieveteyn] at the said battle, gave to
the said Robert all that was due to him of his third part of the said
ransom to him pertaining as commander over and above the 15,000
doblas which he received thereof, and the 16,000 doblas by him assigned
to the captal de Buche, upon condition that of the first payment that
the said Robert, his attorneys or deputies, should receive or might
recover from the count of Foix of the sum of 75,000 doblas for which
the count of Foix is bound, having received the same from the count of
Dene for payment in part of his said ransom, the said Robert should
pay him 5,000 doblas of good gold, such as were current in Spain in
time of the king Don Petro, and other 5,000 doblas of the first payment
of the residue thereof which he should receive or might recover from
the count of Dene, his sureties and hostages, saving to the king what
pertains to him of the said two thirds, as may appear by letters indented
of the said prince to the said Robert delivered ; and witnessing that
the king has likewise given to the said Robert the third part of the
two thirds aforesaid, and whatsoever thereof to him pertams or may
pertain by virtue of the said grant to him made by the said Robert
and John, covenanting so far as in him lies that the son and hostage
of the count of Dene and all the bonds and other securities for the said
ransom shall be delivered to the said Robert, his deputies or assigns,
and that the king has for that ca-use made over to the said Robert all
actions and demands which he has or may have therein, willing that
the said Robert shall have such letters and so many as he shall need
for furtherance of his suit herein, provided that the said Robert shall
pay or cause to be paid to the king at hia exchequer at Westminster
2,000 marks sterling, namely 1,000 marks of the first money which
he, his deputies or assigns shall receive or may recover of the count of
Foix as aforesaid over and above the said 3,000Z., and other 1,000
marks of the first money which he and they shall receive or may
recover of the count of Dene, his sureties and hostages, saving that of
the moneys so received equal and rateable payment shall concurrently
be made to the king and the prince, isrovided always that of the first
payment made by either party the said 3,000?. shall first be deducted
to the profit of the said Robert ; and witnessing that the said Robert
has sworn upon the gospels to pay those 2,000 marks as aforesaid,
and hereby binds himseH, his heirs, executors and assigns and all
his goods so to do, and further has found in chancery before Sir John
Knyvet the chancellor certain sureties, to wit Sir Matthew Redmano
and Sir Richard Redemane knights and the said John Shakel, who
before the chancellor have taken upon them that he on his part shall
perform all the matters aforesaid, but notwithstanding the same
the king covenants that if the count of Dene, his sureties and his said
son and hostage, who is now with the said Robert, shall die before the
said Robert, his deputies, assigns or others on his behalf have recovered
payment of the said ransom so that they shall never recover the same,
the said Robert, his deputies, assigns, heirs, lands, tenants and executors,
and likewise his said sureties, their heirs etc. shall be quit toward
the king of those 2,000 marks and not bound to pay aught, provided
always that they shall make no quittance or remission to the count
of Dene or his sureties nor deliver up the said hostage or the bonds
of the said count without recovering payment, and if by fraud they

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1376. Membrane lid — cont.

shall so do contrary to the aforesaid covenants, he and they shall
be bound to pay the said sum to the king ; and if the said Robert and
all concerned on his behalf shall die before recovering the same or
so much thereof as he is bound to pay the king, this gift and grant
notwithstanding the king may and shall have again the right and action
that he had before such grant of the third part of the said two thirds
by virtue of the indenture with him made by the said Robert and
John. Dated London, 14 March 1375, 50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of aclinowledgment by the said Robert before John
Knyvet the chancellor at London, 14 March.

Memorandum of a mainprise for him after then and there made
before the chancellor by the said Matthew, Richard and John, appearing
in person in chancery, that he on his part shall perform all and singular
the matters in this indenture contained.

Memorandum that on 20 March this year this indenture was delivered
to Robert de Assheton the treasurer to be kept in the treasury.

Charter of Thomas Rote, giving with warranty to Nicholas de
Carreu the elder, his heirs and assigns, all his lands, rents and services
and all rights etc., whatsoever which he had in the towns of Bedyngton,
Carsalton and Micham co. Surrey. Witnesses : William Resoun,
William Donemede, Robert Glovere, John Drax. Dated Bedyngton,
18 January 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster,
25 March this year.

March 20. To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order, upon petition made on behalf
Westminster, of Thomas Henrysonede Quappelade, by mainprise of Peter Quappelade
of London ' draper,' John Quappelade ' draper,' Henry Patteshill
' taillour ' and Alexander Sherman of London to set the said Thomas
free from prison, bringing this writ before the justices at Westminster
three weeks after Easter next ; as the said petition shews that by
writ de judicio the king lately ordered the sheriff to take the said
Thomas so as to have him before the said justices at that day to answer
Gregory Fower of Quappelade concerning an alleged trespass, that by
virtue of that writ the sheriff has taken and imprisoned him, and that
he is ready to answer and stand to right in all things ; and the said
Peter and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned
under a pain of 20Z. to have his body before the said justices at the
aforesaid day.

March 8. To Roger de Kirketon and his fellows justices appointed for delivery
Westminster, of the gaol of the city of York. Order to stay any proceeding whatso-
ever before them at the said gaol upon an appeal made by Alice who
was wife of Thomas Pottere against Robert de Howom' of York
' marchaunt ' and others concerning her said husband's death, although
the same be there brought before them, on the king's behalf instructing
the sheriff of York at his peril to cause that appeal to come before the
king at the quinzaine of Easter, according to a writ to him addressed,
with attachments and all documents in support (admuniculis) affecting
the same, to be determined according to the law and custom of England ;
as the said Alice fears that at the suit of friends of those appealed the
appeal is sent before the said justices at the next day of gaol delivery
there, that so the justices should proceed to delivery of those appealed

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for lack of prosecution by her, seeing that she is abiding continually
in the city of London for that the time of her lying in is shortly expected,
wherefore she may not journey to York to prosecute her appeal, and
she has prayed the king to save her harmless.

April 8. To the sheriffs of London. Order, if the facts are as hereinafter

Westminster, stated, to suifer the mayor of the city of London to have the rendering
of judgment in a cause between Ellis Mympe ' broudurere ' and
Wilham Otryngton concerning an alleged debt of 4Z., and also in
another cause between the parties concerning an alleged trespass,
according to the reservation in the king's late writ to the sheriffs
addressed, If so it is used to be done in the said city in like case ; as
lately learning that those causes, which were before the sheriffs in the
court of the said city without writ of the king, were long delayed,
the king by writ ordered the sheriffs to proceed to render judgments
therein according to the custom of the city of London ; and now the
king is informed that before his said writ was delivered the said mayor
specially reserved the rendering of those judgments to the jurisdiction
of his court, as was lawful for him to do according to the liberties and
custom of the city ; and it is the king's will to keep inviolate the
hberties and custom thereof.

MEMBRANE \M.

Feb. 16. To the keepers of the passage in the port of London, Dovorre or

Westminster. Sandwich. Order to suffer John Squyer of Seynesbury clerk, who

with the king's licence is journeying over sea, in one of those ports

without let to pass thither, any command to them previously addressed

to the contrary notwithstanding.

Feb. 14. To the guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and terminer in

Westminster. Oxfordshire. Order to stay the execution henceforward within the
town and suburb of Oxford of the king's commission to them made ;
as by his letters patent he has appointed the chancellor of the university
of Oxford or his vice-chancellor, the mayor of the said town for the time
being, Walter Perle, David Hannemere and John de Baldyngton
guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and terminer in the said
town and suburb, and to do certain other things in the said letters
patent contained.

Writing of Ingelram Bruyn, being a quitclaim with warranty to
Sir Robert de Marny knight and Dame Alice his wife mother of the
said Ingelram, and to their assigns during their lives, of the manor
and advowson of South wokyndon, the advowson of a certain chapel
in that town, and the advowson of the hospital of St. John Baptist
Sedeburghebroke co. Essex, which manor they now hold, granting
further that they shall during the said term be quit of all action for
waste, sale and destruction therein. Witnesses : Thomas Yonge,
Thomas Belhous, John de Berden, Sir Robert de Bourton rector
of Southwokyndon aforesaid, Sir John Soropham chaplain, Sir John
Colyn chaplain, Philip atte Bregge. Dated London, 1 March
50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at London, 3
March.

60 EDWARD III.— Pabt I. 341

1376. Membrane 16d — cont.

Feb. 24. To the sheriff of Hereford [sic). Order, by mainprise of John de

Westminster. Croft of Colmword and John Fage of Tingsford of Bedfordshire to
stay further publication of the exigents against John Fage of Rokesdon,
bringing this writ before the justices of the Bench ; as Agnes who was
wife of Stephen Bryd, WiUiam Wylyngham and Thomas Becok execu-
tors of the said Stephen are impleading John Fage of Rokesdon before
the said justices to render to them 12Z., and the defendant is put in
exigents in the sheriff's county to be outlawed for that he came not
before the said justices to answer them, being without linowledgc
thereof, wherefore he has petitioned the king for a stay, shewing that
he is ready to answer the said executors and stand to right in all
things ; and the said John de Croft and John Fage of Tingsford,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of
20L to have him before the said justices the day the writ of exigents
is returnable.

March 9. William Venour citizen of London to William Walleworth citizen

Westminster, and alderman of London. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied,

in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.

Writing of William Venour citizen of London, being a quitclaim with
warranty to William Baldewyne citizen and saddler of London and
Richard atte Gore, their heirs and assigns, of the manor called the
Gydyhalle in the town of Haveryng co. Essex, a messuage and lands
in the same town called the ' Esthous,' and of all lands etc. in that
town which the, said William Baldewyne had by grant of Robert do
Haveryng. Witnesses : William Walleworth, Nicholas Twyford, John
Aubray citizens and aldermen of London, Ralph Tyle, John Bedeford.
Dated 24 February 50 Edward III.

Writing of William Venour citizen of London, being a quitclaim
with warranty to John Caundich knight, William de Aston and
William Wynter clerks, Philip de Holgot, Robert Wyke and Geoffrey
Bluet, their heirs and assigns, of a manor called the Gydyhalle in the
town of Haveryng co. Essex, a messuage and lands in the same town
called the 'Esthous', and all lands etc. in that town which William
Baldewyne citizen and saddler of London had by grant of Robert de
Haveryng. Witnesses (as the last). Dated 8 March 50 Edward III.

Memorandum, of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings in the
chancery at Westminster, 9 March.

Jan. 30. To Thomas de Bello Campo earl of Warrewyk, John de Buttetourte,

Westminster. John de Clynton, William de Wychyngham, Thomas de Ingelby,
Henry de Arderne and Robert de Warrewyk. Order not to meddle
further until further order by virtue of the king's late letters patent
in doing aught in the town of Coventre in regard to the matters in
the said letters contained, whereby the king appointed them guardians of
the peace in Warwickshire and guardians of the statutes of Winchester,
Norhampton and Westminster for keeping the peace within liberties
and without, also appointing them, six, five, four, three and two of
them justices of oyer and terminer there within libeBfcies and without,
and to do certain other things in the said letters patent contained ;
as now by other letters patent the king has appointed the said William
and Thomas de Ingelby with Hugh de Segrave, John de Catesby,

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John de Toft, Simon Licchef eld, John Percy and John de Herewykguard-
ians of the peace and of the said statutes in that town, also appointing
them justices of oyer and terminer therein, and to do all other the
things above mentioned.

March 19. Thomas Cogeshale and Roger Keterych to William de Wauton
Weatminster. knight and John de Gildesburgh. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to
be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in Essex.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said John.

March 21. William Swanlond to Richard de Everdon parson of St. Bennet
Westminster, by ' Pauleswharf ' and John Stevene of Aldenham. Recogmsanoe
for 401., to be levied etc. in Hertfordshire.

Cancelled on payment, acknoivledged by the said Richard.

John son of Adam le Vaus of Beaufrount in the county of Hextildes-
hara to John de Corbrigge and William his brother. Recognisance for
1001., to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.

Alexander de Massyngham of Westwalton chaplain to Hugh de
Gaudeby clerk. Recognisance for 41., to be levied etc. in Norffolk.

March 24. To the sheriff of Kent. Order, upon the petition of William Shepere
Westminster, of Maydestan, if the petitioner is put in exigents for the cause hereinafter
mentioned and for none other, by mainprise of Peter atte Taberd of
London ' skjmner,' Richard Gray of London ' skynner,' William Toche
of London ' smyth ' and Henry Maydestan of London ' skynner ' to
stay the execution of a writ de judicio against him at the suit of Hugh
Hesyere of Canterbury ; as his petition shews that he is thereby put
in exigents in Kent to be outlawed for that he came not in the king's
court befoie the justices of the Bench to answer the plaintiff concerning
an alleged debt of 5 marks, and that he is ready to answer at the day
the said writ is returnable, and to stand to right thereupon ; and the
said Peter and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have
mainperned under a pain of IOO5. to have his body before the said
justices at that day.

Writing of Maud daughter of Lawrence de Leek, being the confirma-
tion of a charter of feoffment by her said father made to Richard de
Ravenser archdeacon of Lincoln, Frederick de Tylney of St. Botolph,
William TuUymound and Robert de Somersby rector of a mediety
of Leverton church, their heirs and assigns, of certain specified lands
therein contained, with reversions, knights' fees, advowsons of churches,
pastures, fisheries, commodities and rights whatsoever ; and quitclaim
with warranty of the premises to the said feoffees, their heirs and
assigns. Dated London, 1 April 50 Edward IIT.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 April.

April 15.

Eltham

Richard Broun one of the king's smiths (fabrortim)* is sent to the
master and brethren of Osprenge hospital, to have for life such main-
tenance as .John Crowe deceased had therein. Bv p.s. [30957.]

* In the warrant (French) ferroun.

50 EDWARD III.— Part I. 343

1376. . MEMBRANE 15d.

Writing of Maud daughter of Lawrence de Leek, being the confirma-
tion of a charter of feoffment by her said father made to Richard de
Ravenser archdeacon of Lincoln and Dame Isabel de Friskenay
daughter of the said Lawrence and sister of the said Maud, their
heirs and assigns, of certain specified lands therein contained, with
reversions, knights' fees, advowsons of churches, pastujes, fisheries,
commodities and rights whatsoever ; and quitclaim with warranty
of the premises to the said Richard and Isabel, their heirs and assigns.
Dated London, 1 April 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 April.

Writing indented of Robert Freville, brother and heir of John
Preville, reciting that Ellen who was wife of the said John holds of the
said Robert's heritage the manor and advowson of Little Shelford co.
Cantebrigge by gift of John de Barneton late parson of Little Shelford
to the said Ellen and John Freville and to the heirs of their bodies with
reversion for lack of such issue to the said Robert, that the said John
Freville is dead without issue by the said Ellen, also that John de
Brewes knight and Agnes his wife hold of the said Robert's heritage
two thirds of the manor of Caxton and of a messuage, 152 acres of
land, 1| acre of meadow, 8 acres of pasture and 12s. Id. of rent in
Westwrottyng, Carleton and Ballesham co. Cantebrigge by gift of John
de Carleton and John Selverlee lately made to the said Agnes and to
Richard son of the said John Freville sometime her husband and to
the heirs of their bodies with reversion for lack of such issue to the
said Robert, that the said Richard died without issue by the said
Agnes, that the said Ellen holds in dower the remaining third part of
the said manor of Caxton and of the said messuage, lands and rent in
Westwrottyng, Carleton and BaUesham, and that after her death and the
death of the said Agnes (in case she shall overlive the said Ellen) the same
ought likewise to revert to the said Robert ; and granting with warranty
to Hugh FastoLt, John de Bampton, Ralph parson of Chestreford and
Robert de Melton clerk and to their heirs the reversions aforesaid
of the manor and advowson of Little Shelford, the manor of Caxton
and the premises in Westwrottyng, Carleton and Ballesham, upon
condition that they shall take an attornment of the said Ellen and
of the said John de Brewes and Agnes, and that they may give the said
reversion to him the said Robert Freville for life with remainder to
Thomas his son and to the heirs of his body, remainder for lack of such
issue to the heirs and assigns of the said Robert Freville. Dated 1 April
50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 April.

Writing of William Swanlond of Middlesex, giving with warranty
to William de Wotton citizen and woolmonger of London, his heirs
and assigns, 100s. of free and quit rent to be taken yearly at the four
usual terms of all the lands, rents and services of the donor in Herefold
CO. Middlesex which were sometime of Sir Thomas de Saumford knight,
with power to distrain for arrears ; and in name of seisin he has this
day paid 25s. for the first quarter of the first year. Witnesses : Thomas
Brakenburgh, Ralph Boker, John Baldewyn, Ferand Odiam, William
Brekesperes. Dated Herefeld, 16 June 48 Edward III.

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Writing of William Swanlond of Middlesex, being a quitclaim with
warranty to William de Wotton citizen and woolmonger of London,
his heirs and assigns, of 31s. 'M. of yearly free and quit rent which he
the said William SAvanlond used to take of certain lands m Herefeld
CO. Middlesex which William de Wotton holds of him in chief, namely
the 13s. 4d. which he used to take of a tenement which was of John
de Wotton father of Ihe said WiUiani, the 16s. 8d. which he used to
take of a piece of land in the said town called Houfridig, the I2d. which
he used to take of a piece of land there called Poaperydyng, and 3d.
which he used to take of a piece of land called Cornley, all now
held by William de Wotton, rendering nevertheless yearly to the
said William Swanlond one red rose at Midsummer for all secular
services and demands. Witnesses : Thomas de Brakenbergh, Ralph
Boukere, John Baldewyne, John Huges, Robert Hamond. Dated
Herefeld, 10 November 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 3 April
this year.

April 5. John Wymynton and Thomas Rotour to John Gilberd, Roger

Westminster. Richard and John Ricolf the younger. Recognisance for 50s., to
be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in Bedford-
shire.

April 6. To the sheriff of Bedford. Order, upon the petition of John Legburne,

Westminster, by mainprise of John Harewode of London '' marchal ' and Henry
Durant of London ' harbour ' to cause two horses of his, one black and
the other dun {fusci coloris), and other goods to be delivered to the
petitioner for safe keeping ; as his petition shews that Thomas Werk-
man, being newly pursued to the town of Bedeford with the manner of
the said horses and goods by him feloniously stolen at Totenham, was
there taken with the same by the bailiffs of Bedeford and is there
im^jrisoned in the king's prison, praying that the king will send the
said Thomas to answer before him for that felony in the quinzaine of
Easter, and meanwhile will deliver the said manner to the petitioner
as aforesaid.

April 13. To John de Cavendissh the chief justice. Order to stay until after
Westminster. Whitsuntide next further proceedings by him or his fellows by virtue
of the king's letters patent appointing the said chief justice with certain
other lieges to hear and determine certain alleged trespasses lately
committed by Nicholas Stalworth and certain others against the prior
of Wymondeham, and of the king's commands to them addressed ;
as by sufficient witness the king has learned that at a day whereon
there ought to have been treaty of concord between the said parties
by knights and other true men of Norffolk, the prior shewed himself
in all things unreasonable.

April 15. To the sheriff of Bedford. Order, upon the petition of John de
Westminster. Wodhull clerk, by mainfirise of William Assheborne of London
' merchant,' William de Felmersham of London ' sadeler,' William
Baldrit of London ' masoun ' and Nicholas Pety of London ' masoun '
to stay the execution of a writ de judicio against him at the suit of
John Curteys of Wymyngton, if put in exigents by reason thereof
and not otherwise, bringing this writ before the justices of the Bench ;

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1376. Membrane, 15d — cont.

as his petition shews that he is put in exigents in Bedfordshire to
be outlawed for that he came not before the said justices to answer
the plaintiff concerning an alleged debt of 30?., and that he is ready
so to answer the day the said writ is returnable, and to stand to right
in all things ; and the said William and the others, appearing in person
in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of 30L to have the said
defendant's body at that day before the said justices so to answer, and
further to do and receive what the court shall determine.

MEMBBANE lid.

Writing of Maud daughter of Lawrence de Leeke, confirming a
charter of feoffment by her said father made to Dame Isabel de
Friskenay his daughter, sister of the said. Maud, her heirs and assigns,
of certain lands therein contained, and confirming the estate of the
said Isabel in those lands, and in all lands which she has by gift of
Richard de Ravenser archdeacon of Lincoln, Frederick de Tilneye of
St. Botolph, William Tullymound and Robert de Somersby rector
of a mediety of Leverton church, with the reversions, knights' fees,
advowsons of churches, pastures, fisheries, commodities and rights
whatsoever ; and quitclaim with warranty of the premises to the said
Isabel, her heirs and assigns. Dated London, 1 April 50 Edward III.

Writing of Maud daughter of Lawrence de Leek, confirming a
' charter of feoffment by her said father made to Frederick de Tilneye

of St. Botolph, Geoffrey de Neuland of Benyngton chaplain, William
son of Roger of the same, John Cokler of the same, John Franyche of
the same, John Neuland of the same, Margaret daughter of Ralph of
the same. Richer Smyth of the same and Simon de Touton, their heirs
and assigns, of certain lands in the town of Benyngton and in Fenne
by the town of St. Botolph in the said charter contamed, and confirming
the estate of the said feofEees therein and in the reversions, knights'
fees, advowsons of churches, pastures, fisheries, commodities and
rights thereto pertaining ; and quitclaim with warranty of the premises
to the said feoffees, their heirs and assigns. Dated (as the last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 2 April.

April 1. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Dovy of

Westminster. London, William de Snetesham and Nicholas Swerdeston of Norffolk
to stay the execution of a writ of exigents against Walter Dunton,
John Faldyate and Richard Faukes and the taking of their bodies ;
as the king has learned that lately before the justices of the Bench
Adam Peuteny impleaded the said Walter for an alleged debt of 50Z.,
John Faldyate for an alleged debt of 201., and the said Richard
for an alleged debt of 201., and by process thereupon had he so
far prosecuted the business that by writ de judicio the sheriffs are
ordered to put the defendants in exigents from busting to busting
until outlawed if they shall not appear, and if they shall appear
to take them and keep them in safe custody so as to have their
bodies before the said justices at Westminster in the quinzaine of
Michaelmas next to answer upon that plea ; and the said John Dovy
and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned
under a pain of QOl. to have the defendants' bodies before the said
justices at the day mentioned.

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March 20. To the sheriff of Worcester. Order of the king's favour by mainprise
Westminster, of Robert Massy, John Cristelton of Warwickshire, Thomas Perot of
Worcestershire and Richard Payn of Berkshire to stay the pubHcation
of the exigents or waiver against Agnes Harries of Yerdele daughter
of Henry de Fulf ord ; as she has shewn the king that being indicted
before John Botour and his fellows, guardians of the peace and justices
of oyer and terminer in Worcestershire, for the death of Agnes Hebben
of Yerdeleye, she is put in exigents in that county to be waived for that
she came not before those justices to answer thereupon', and is next
time to be waived as she avers, and has petitioned the king for a stay
seeing that by his command the indictment is sent before the king
in chancery, and that she is ready there to answer at the king's pleasure
and to stand to right in all things ; and the said Robert and the others,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned body for body
under a pain of lOl. to have her before the king in the quinzaine of
Easter.

Writing of John Brit knight, William de Preston of the Hill of York-
shire and Peter Clerk of Hedon in the said county, being a bond to
Robert Kaylly and Edmund de Wightham in 36Z. I6s. 6d. payable
in the dwelling house of Agnes Frowyk in Chepe London on Midsummer
eve next. Dated London, Monday after St. Ambrose 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 April.

April 14. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order by mainprise of John Spylwynd
Westminster. ' baker ' and Ralph Suthwell ' taillour ' of the suburbs of London to
stay the further publication of the exigents against Walter Spillewynd
vicar of Langham, bringing this writ before the justices of the Bench ;
as John Dys ' oordeuaner ' and William Margarette of Jernemuth are
impleading the said Walter before the said justices for a certain alleged
debt, and altogether without his knowledge as he says he is put in
exigents in Norffolk to be outlawed for that he came not before the said
justices to answer thereupon, wherefore he has prayed the king for a
stay ; and the .said John Spylwynd and Ralph, appearing in person
in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of lOl. to have the defen-
dant's body before the said justices the day the writ of exigents is
returnable.

April 0. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Hugh de Brompton

Wegtminster. of London ' skynnere,' Robert Porter of London ' skynnere,' Henry
Pountfreyt of London ' skynnere ' and Hugh de Miton of Yorkshire
to stay altogether the further execution of the king's late writ ordering
the sheriffs to cause Andrew de Shaldeford of London ' skynnere ' to
come before them, and to compel him to find mainpernors who, under
a pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon them for which the sheriffs would
answer, would mainpern him that he should do or procure no bodily
hurt or harm to Thomas Pateshull parson of St. John Walbroke, and
if he should refuse, to commit him to Nougate gaol there to be kept
in safe custody until he would willingly so do ; as that writ issued upon
the prayer of the said parson, lately averring that the said Andrew
threatened him in life and limbs ; but the said Hugh and the others,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned as aforesaid under
a pain of 40/.

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347

1376.
April 8.

Westminster.

Membrane \Ad — coni.

To the sheriff of Kent. Order, for particular causes, to stay until
one month after Easter next the distress which he is making by-
exchequer summons upon the lands pertaining to Thurle priory,
which is in the king's hand by reason of the war with France and in
the keeping of Richard Stury by the king's commission, for payment
to the king of certain debts and arrears of the last prior.

Memorandum that on 9 April this year John Sonde, appearing in
person in chancery at the inn of the friars preachers London, humbly
submitted to the king's grace, acknowledging that he owed the king
1,000?. payable at Whitsuntide next, to be levied, in default of payment,
of his lands and chattels in the county of Suthampton.

MEMBRANE lid.*

April 21. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Richard Marchal
Westminster, of London and John Bygoun of Bedfordshire to stay until the octaves of
Trinity next the execution of a writ of exigents against John Fever
of Whitchurche clerk and the taking of his body ; as the king has
learned that William de Cosyngton knight lately impleaded the said
John Fever before the justices of the Bench for an alleged trespass,
and by process thereupon had so far prosecuted the business that by
writ de judicio order was given to the sheriffs to put the defendant
in exigents from busting to busting until outlawed if he should not
appear, and if he should appear to take him and keep him in safe
custody so as to have his body before the said justices at the day
aforesaid to answer thereupon ; and the said Richard and John Bygoun,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of
20 marks to have his body before the said justices at that day.

April 25. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order by mainprise of Roger Raulyn,
Westminster. John de Corston and Bartholomew de Freton of Norffolk to stay the
execution of the king's late writ concerning the taking of the body of
John Scogan ; as lately upon the petition of William parson of Estrej'n-
ham, averring that the said John threatened his person and to burn
his houses, the king ordered the sheriff to cause the said John to come
before him and to compel him to find mainpernors who, under a pain
to be by the sheriff laid upon them for which the sheriff would answer,
would mainpern the said John that he should do or procure no hurt
or' harm to the said parson, and if he should refuse, to commit
him to the nearest gaol there to be kept in safe custody until he
would willingly so do ; but the said Roger and the others, appearing
in person in chancery, have mainperned that he shall do or procure
no hurt or harm to the said parson in his person and houses.

April 24. To S. archbishop of Canterbury. Order and request upon his
Westminster, allegiance, as he loves the king and his honour and desires the safety
and defence of the church and realm of England, at the earhest
possible day to summon a convocation of his suffragans, the deans and
priors of cathedral churches, the abbots, priors and other elective
persons exempt and not exempt,' the archdeacons, chapters, convents,
colleges and all the clergy of every diocese of the province of Canterbury

* The dorse of membranes 13 and 12 is blank.

348 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane lid — cont.

in the church of St. Paul London or elsewhere as he shall see fit, there to
lay before them the business of the salvation of the said church and
the defence of the realm, and to apply himself effectually to induce
them to grant a competent subsidy in aid of the charges which the
king must bear, certifying in chancery the amount of 'such subsidy
and the terms of payment ; as for the aforesaid purpose the king
must needs lavish costs and expenses, the charge whereof the king
is not able to bear without the aid of his lieges, as the archbishop
is aware.

[Fcedera. Rep. on Dignity of a Peer, iv, p. 668.]
The like to A. archbishop of York, to summon a convocation in the
church of St. Peter York.
[Ibid.]

Indenture made between Sir Henry de Bernak rector of Bokesworth
in the diocese of Ely and Sir Reynold de Shirlond clerk, being a lease
of Bokesworth church with the tithes great and small and all other
commodities, profits and preventions thereto belonging, to the
said Reynold, his executoi-s and assigns for four years from this date
to the value of 401. a year, of which sum the lessee shall during the
said term pay to the lessor or his attorney at Bokesworth 20/. only
at Michaelmas, St. Thomas the Apostle before Christmas next, the
Purification and Easter following by even portions, and other 201.
shall every year be kept in the lessee's hands in part payment of 801.
wherein the lessor was bound to him, reserving to the lessor and to his
assigns during that term all the chambers on the upper side of the
hall, a house called the ' ohafhous,' another called the ' longe shepcote,'
and stabling sufficient for three horses within the inner close of the
rectory, with free ingress and egress, reserving also until Midsummer
next free easement in all the rectory houses, with free ingress and
egress to sell, carry and take away all his goods and chattels quick
and dead, and like easement to 'the lessee and his assigns until Mid-
summer after the said term expired ; covenants that the lessor shall
before Midsummer next repair the residue of the houses which the
lessee shall occupy, and when so repaired and not otherwise the lessee
shall maintain the same and surrender them at the end of the term,
tempest, sudderi disaster and fire excepted, that the lessee shall bear all
charges toward the archdeacon and his officers , the lessor toward the pope,
the king, the cardinals, the bishop and all others, that at the end of the
term the lessee shall leave as many acres of land sown, dunged, ploughed
and again ploughed as he received, that the lessor shall not exchange or
resign his said church during that term save with consent of the lessee,
that if during the said term the lessor shall content the lessee of the
sum to him due as aforesaid it shall be lawful for him to enter and
take again the said church disposing thereof at his will, and that if
the farm payablp to the lessor shall be one month in arrear after any term
in whole or in part it shall be lawful for the lessor to enter the said
church and take it again into his hands until thereof fully contented ;
and bond in 200 marks by the lessee and Amery Wymondham to the
lessor and his executors, and like bond by the lessor to the lessee
and his executors, for fulfilment of these covenants. Witnesses :
Lawrence de Allerthorp clerk, John Breton, Thomas de Sutton,
Robert Plesyngton. Dated London, St. Valentine's day 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 6 May.

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349

1376. Membrane lid — cont.

Charter of Nicholas Croke of Lacokes Wyke co. Wiltesir, cousin and
heir of John Croke of Haselbury, giving with warranty to Warin de
Insula knight, his heirs and assigns, a yearly rent of 16 quarters of
grain, namely 8 quarters of wheat and 8 quarters of barley, which he
the said Nicholas claims to have of all the lands in Draycote Folyot
sometime of Warin de Insula knight uncle of the said Warin ; and quit-
claim of all right in the said lands and rent to the first named Warin, his
heirs and assigns. Witnesses : Nicholas Tamworth, John Kentwode,
Robert Symeon knights, Gilbert Shotesbroke, William Haycroft,
John Walden. Dated Chilton Folyot co. Wiltesir, 3 May 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 May.

May 8. To the mayor and bailiffs and the commonalty of the town of la

Westminster. Rey. Order under pain of forfeiture, as they love the king and
his honour, with all possible speed to cause all the fencible men in
that town to be furnished with arms, arrayed and kept in array, and
to cause the town to be fortified, so as to be ready to resist the king's
enemies if any shall presume to attack the town by land or water ; and
further order to cause proclamation to be made on the king's behalf
straitly forbidding any man of whatsoever estate or condition now
having his conversation in the town to withdraw or depart thence
or to remove his goods, property or chattels.
[Foedera.]

Indenture of lease with warranty made by William Bardolf lord of
Wyrmegeye co. Norffolk to Sir John Disseford clerk, his executors and
assigns, for twelve years from Michaelmas last of the whole manor of
Watton atte Stone co. Hertford with the water mill, free warren and all
other commodities and appurtenances, and all lands, rents and services
of tenants in the town of Stapelford, the advowson of Stapelford church
and Watton free chapel excepted, rendering every year 35 marks
at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions, contenting the king and
the lords of the fee of all services and charges thereupon due, with
proviso that the lessor, his heirs and executors, shall have power to
distrain for arrears after one month ; covenant that the lessee shall
at his own cost new make and repair the said mill and the ' flodegates '
and scour the ' damme ' thereto belonging, shall buy and have there
two sufficient stones of Normandy, shall cover and repair one long
' shephous ' and the house standing at the end thereof, shall maintain
all the same during the said term and so surrender them at the end of the
term, so that it shall not be lawful for him, his executors and assigns,
to waste the wood of the said manor all that time, provided that the
lessee, his heirs or executors, shall not be troubled concerning waste of a
house and piece of ground late of Richard le Reve, but shall be altogether
discharged thereof. Dated 4 March 50 Edward III. Witnesses :
Sir Thomas Fitlyng, Sir Robert Strange knights, Nicholas Wyntre,
John atte Barre, Roger de Berkele, John Thurston of Watton.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the lessor, 2 May.

MEMBRANE lOd.

April 23. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Thomas Chesham

Weetmipster. ' carpenter ' and William Bumstede ' taillour ' of the city of London

to set free John Rodyng of London from Neugate prison ; as on hii?

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1376. Membrane lOd — cont.

behalf petition is made to the king for deliverance, shewing that he is
taken and committed to the said gaol and there detained at the suit
of John de Acres parson of St. Bartholomew ' Littill ' by his bill averring
that the prisoner threatened him in life and limbs ; and the said
Thomas and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have main-
perned under a pain of 40Z. that he shall not do nor procure bodily
hurt or harm to the said parson.

Writing of William de Assheden of Westwyttenham co. Berkes, being
a gift and quitclaim with warranty to John Louches of London, his
heirs and assigns, of all right which now or hereafter may fall to
the said William or his hoirs in all the lands, rents and services in
Westwyttenham which he the said Wilham had and lately by writing
indented demised and to farm let for twenty years to the said John,
his heirs, executors and assigns, by virtue whereof the said John
entered and does yet hold and occupy the same. Witnesses ;
John Waryn, John Brid, John Capy, Walter Daundeseye, Thomas
Hirdman. John Burgeys, John Morton, Nicholas Symkoc, John Rislee.
Dated Westwyttenham, 26 April 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 April.

April 22. To the sheriff of Berkshire. Order of the king's favour, upon the
Westminster, petition of Richard Payn, by mainprise of Luke Chapman of Abyndon
■ CO. Berkes and Thomas Ace of London ' couper ' to stay the publication
of the exigents or outlawry against him, bringing this writ before the
king ; as the said Richard has shewn the king that, being indicted
for certain felonies before Warin de Lysle and his fellows guardians
of the peace and justices of oj'er and terminer in Berkshire, he is
put in exigents in that county to be outlawed for that he came not
before them to answer thereupon, and is like to be outlawed as he
avers, and that he is ready to answer the king at his pleasure,
and stand to right in all things ; and the said Luke and Thomas,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned body for body
and under a pain of lOZ. to have him before the king on the morrow
of the Ascension to stand to right touching the said indictment,
which the king will cause then to come before him to be determined.

Charter of John Fyne, son and heir of Roger Fyne of Manytre, giving
with warranty to John Sompnour of Manytre, his heirs and assigns,
all his lands and tenements lying in the town of Mysteleye and in the
burgage of Manytre, with meadows, feedings, pastures, ways, paths,
haj's, ditches, dikes, gardens, curtilages, renters, buildings, profits and
appurtenances. Witnesses : Thomas Hardj'ng, John Hardyng, Robert
Hardekyn, William Lucas, Robert Talbot. Dated Manytre, Monday
after Easter 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 April.

Indenture witnessing on behalf of Sir Thomas de la Barre, one of
the heirs of Henry de Penbrugge, the purparty of the said Henry's
manors, lands etc., whereof Sir Richard de Burley the other of the
said Henry's heirs and parcener of the said Thomas shall have the first
choice according to indentures between them made ; to wit that the
manors of Orrewelle, Monyton, Neulond, Sycherugge (sic) and Sutton
shall remain with one of the parceners, the manors of Eyzot, Chehungre,

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1376. Membrane lOd — cont.

Matherne and Mere and the tenements in Hereford with a meadow
near le Hereford (sic) and Fuoggesasche shall remain with the other
parcener. Dated London, 5 May 50 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 7 May.

Charter of William de Neuwerk chaplain, giving with warranty
to James Barbour of St. Botolph, Richard Norwode of the same and
Sir William de Normanton chaplain, their heirs and assigns, all the
lands etc. in the town of St. Botolph which Henry Frowyk of Middlesex,
Henry Lacy now deceased, Roger de Bokyngham, Richard Toky the
younger and the said William lately purchased jointly of Joan who
was wife of Andrew Aubrey sometime citizen and pejjperer of London
and John son and heir of the said Andrew, and the said Andrew as well
of Sir James de Burf ord knight as of John Enefeld. Witnesses : William
de Spaygne, Frederick de Tylney, William Tolymond, Richard de
Neuton, John Hulle, Robert Rede. Dated St Botolph, Monday
before St. Philip and St. James 50 Edward IIT.

Writing of William de Newerk chaplain, being a letter of attorney
appointing John Beverlee citizen of London, Sir Henry de Carleton
and John Kyng of Flete to deliver to James Barbour of St. Botolph,
Richard Norwode of the same and Sir Walter de Normanton chaplain
seisin of all the said William's lands in St. Botolph according to his
charter of feoffment. Dated Monday before St. Philip and St. James
50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and
writing, 7 May.

Writing of Richard Toky the younger, being a quitclaim to Henry
Frowyk of Middlesex and Sir William Newerk chaplain, their heirs
and assigns, of all the lands etc. in the town of St. Botolph which the
said Henry, Henrj' Lacy now deceased, the said William, Roger de
Bokyngham and he the said Richard lately purchased jointly of Joan
who was wife of Andrew Aubrey sometime citizen and pepperer of
London and John Aubrey son and heir of the said Andrew, and the
said Andrew as well of Sir James de Burford knight as of John Enefeld.
Witnesses : William de Spaigne, Frederick de Tylneye, William Toly-
mond, Richard de Neuweton, John Hulle, Robert Rede. Dated
St. Botolph, Monday in Easter week 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 May.

MEMBRANE Qd.

Writing of Walter de Stratton the elder, being a grant and quitclaim
with warranty to Margery daughter of Ralph de Shymplyngford, her
heirs and assigns, of the manor of Aston co. Suffolk late of John de
Shymplyngford. Dated Westminster, 12 May 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 Maj'.

May 13. John Legborne of Barton to Michael de la Pole knight. Recognisance

Westminster, for SOL, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
ifi Lincolnshire,

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May 14. Gerard de Braybroke knight and Master Robert de Braybroke clerk

Westminster, to Nicholas de Wodhulle. Joint and several recognisance for l.OOOZ.
to be levied etc. in Bedfordshire.
Cancelled on payment.

Thomas de Reynes knight, Lawrence de Pabenham knight, John
Curteya of Wymynton and William de Wodhulle to Nicholas de
Wodhulle. Joint and several recognisance for 1,000Z., to be levied
etc. as above.

Cancelled on payment.

May 14. Nicholas de Wodhulle to Gerard de Braybroke knight. Recognisance

Westminster, for 1,000Z., to be levied etc. in Wiltesir.
Cancelled on paym,ent.

Indenture made between Sir Gerard de Braybroke, Master Robert
de Braybroke clerk, Thomas de Raynes knight, Lawrence de Pabenham
knight, John Curteys of Wymynton and William de Wodhulle of the
one i^art and Nicholas de Wpdhulle of the other part, witnessing that
whereas John de Wodhulle sometime made a lease to the said Thomas,
Lawrence, John and William of the manors of Great Wodhulle,
Little Wodhulle and Langeford co. Bedeford and PatishuUe co.
Norhampton with knights' fees, advowsons, rents and services what-
soever for a term of years, and during their possession thereof
made a release to them and their heirs for ever, and whereas the
premises are seized into the king's hand, they shall at their own
cost sue the same out of the king's hand, making to the king a fine,
and within one half year after livery thereof out of the king's hand,
by fine to be levied in the king's court at the cost of the said
Nicholas, with the king's licence at the cost of the said Thomas
and the others, they shall grant the premises, quit of charge or incum-
brance toward the king or toward others as in the time of the said
John's last possession, the manors of Great and Little Wodhulle
and Langeford to Sir Gerard de Braybroke and Isabel his wife for
their lives, the manor of PateshuUe to the said Gerard and Isabel
for the said Isabel's life, with remainder in either case to the said
Nicholas and his heirs. Sir Gerard delivering to the said Nicholas
all charters concerning the premises in his possession or the
possession of any in his name upon reasonable warning to the said
Gerard of the hour when he shall come for them at Wodhulle after
levying of the said fine ; covenant for defeasance of the foregoing
recognisance made by the said Gerard and Robert his brother, and
of a writing of rent charge for 2001. by the said Thomas and the others
made to the said Nicholas and his heirs, upon condition that the said
Gerard, Thomas and the others shall perform the covenants aforesaid,
and for defeasance of another recognisance for 1,000Z. wherebj' the
said Gerard, Sir Thomas and William de Wodhulle are bound, upon
condition that the said Gerard and Isabel shall be ready by fine to
release to the said Nicholas and his heirs all right in the manors of
Great Durneford, Little Durnef ord and Tiderle co. Wiltshire at the same
time as the fine above mentioned shall be levied, also of the foregoing
recognisance made by the said Nicholas upon condition that the said
Nicholas shall in person or by attorney come in chancery and make
such plea or acknowledgment as shall be agreed between thejr counsel

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353

1376.

Membrane 9d — cont.

in a scire facias whereby he shall be warned, that he shall have nought
to say wherefore the manors aforesaid shall not be delivered to the
said Thomas and the others, and that by deed to be enrolled in a
court of record at the costs of the said Gerard within one half year
after levying of the said fine he shall confirm the estate of the said
Gerard and Isabel therein according to the intent of the said fine,
thereby granting that they shall not be impeached of waste by the
said Nicholas nor by his heirs. Dated Westminster, 15 May
50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 15 May.

Writing of Thomas de Reynes knight, Lawrence de Pabenham
knight, John Curteys of Wymynton and William de Wodhulle, granting
to Nicholas de Wodhulle, his heirs and assigns, a yearly rent of 2001.
to be taken at Easter and Michaelm^is by even portions of their manors
of Great Wodhulle, Little Wodhulle and Langeford co. Bedeford, the
first term to begin at Michaelmas next, and power to distrain for
arrears therein and in their manor of Patishulle co. Norhampton.
Dated W^estminster, 12 May 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 May.

May 10. To the justices of the Bench. Order to stay altogether the further

Westminster, holding before them of pleas of trespass against the king's clerk John de
Patryngton clerk of the chancery, telling John Wilberham citizen of
London on the king's behalf to repair to the chancellor and sue for justice
in chancery if he shall think fit ; as the cognisance of pleas of trespass
committed against the clerks of chancery or their servants and ministers
in places where the chancery may abide, or bj^ the said clerks, their
ministers or servants there dwelling with them against others, pertain
and have been used heretofore to pertain to the chancellor or the
keeper of the seal for the time being ; and at the suit of the said John
Wilberham, alleging that divers trespasses are by the said clerk com-
mitted against him at London where the chancery now is, the said
justices are holding pleas and divers plaints between the parties,
drawing to them the cognisance which pertains to the chancellor who
is now there and to none other, contrary to the custom aforesaid ;
and it is the king's will that his said clerk shall not be dealt with other-
wise than used to be done in times past.

May 17. John Lillewalle of Herefordshire to Nicholas Helde of Oxfordshire.

Westminster. Recognisance for 34 marks payable by instalments, to be levied, in
default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Herefordshire.

Writing of John Aubrey, son and heir of Andrew Aubrey sometime
citizen and pepperer of London, being a quitclaim with warranty to
James Barbour of St. Botolph, Richard Norwode of the same and
Sir Walter de Normanton chaplain, their heirs and assigns, of all the
lands in the town of St. Botolph which they the said James, Richard
and Walter have by gift and feoffment of William de Newerk chaplain,
and the said William, Henry de Frowyk, Henry Lacy, Roger de
Bokyngham and Richard Toky the younger had by gift and feoffment
of him the said John Aubrey and of Joan his mother who was wife of

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1376. Membrane 9d — cont.

the said Andrew. Witnesses : William de Spaigne, Frederick de
Tylneye, William Tolymond, Richard de Nouton, John Hulle, Robert
Rede. Dated St. Botolph, Monday before the Ascension 50 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 May.

Writing of Hugh brother and heir of Geoffrey de la Marlere, being a
quitclaim with warranty to John de Aylesbury knight, his heirs and
assigns, of the manor of Abynggeworth co. Surrey which Henry de la
Malere father of the said Hugh claimed as his heritage. Witnesses :
Thomas de Preston, Thomas Daventre knights, WiUiam Nudegate,
Robert Lockeslee, John Fitz Richard of Olneye. Dated Middelton
KejTies CO. Bukingham, Wednesday after St. Dunstan 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 May.

Writing of Philip Cauele of Meheth clerk and John Gentyng of
Meheth, being a release to Stephen Derby, son and heir of Hugh
Derby of Stanstede Mounfichet, of the clause of warranty in a charter
whereby the said Stephen gave to them and their heirs all the lands
in the towns of Stanstede Mountfichet, Bilchangre, Farnham and
Stortford cos. Essex and Hertford which were of Hugh Derby and
John Derby, and in a quitclaim of the premises after made to them
by him. Dated Westminster, 24 May 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 May.

MEMBRANE 8d.

May 7. Philip le Despenser knight to Richard de Raveneser archdeacon of

Westminster. Lincoln. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied, in default of
paj'ment, of his lands and chattels in Lincolnshire.
Cancelled on 'payment.

Writing of Peter de Often, cousin and heir of William de Ofton-
Roberd of Bukinghamshire, being a quitclaim with warranty to John,
son and hen- of Thomas Paynell of Ofton aforesaid, his heirs and
assigns, of the manor and advowson of Ofton aforesaid. Witnesses :
Peter de Cousaunce, Bernard Brokaz, Thomas Langeford, John
Kentwode knights, Henry Esturmy, Thomas de la Mare, Robert
BuUok, Philip Baynard, Adam Banastre, Robert Godwyne. Dated
Rydyngges, Saturday after St. Peter's Chair 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 May.

Writing of John de Pj'shale clerk and Roger de Wolferston, granting
to Henry Dispencer bishop of Norwich, William de Ufford earl of
Suffolk, Roger Boys knight, Robert de Teye knight, John de Rokwode,
Reynold de Eckles, Robert de Berneye, William Wynter of Bernyngham
Curzon, William de Bliclyngg citizen of Norwich, Richard Dautres
and William March of Soterlee, their heirs and assigns, during the life
of Isabel daughter of William de Loudham knight a nun of St. Katherine
Flixton CO. Suffolk, 16 marks of yearlj^ rent payable in the said house
of St. Katherine Flixton at Midsummer, Michaelmas, St. Andrew and
Easter by even portions, to be taken of their manor of Aston in that
county which thej' had jointly with John de Braham knight (now
deceased) and with the said earl, Robert de Teye and John de Rokwode
by gift and feoffment of her said father, the said earl, Robert and

50 EDWARD III.— Part I.

355

1376.

Membrane 8d — cont.

John de Rokwode having released their right therein to the grantors,
and Margery daughter and heir of Ralph de Schymplyngford having
likewise made a release to them of the said manor which was lately
of John de Schymplyngford, power being given to the grantees, their
heirs, bailiffs and assigns, to distrain for arrears thereof ; and for
greater security the grantors have put them in seisin by half a mark.
Dated Southelmham co. Suffolk, Saturday after St. John ante Portam
Latinam 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 May.

Writing of Margery daughter and heir of Ralph de Shymplyngford,
being a quitclaim with warranty to Sir John de Peyshale clerk and
Roger de Wolferston, their heirs and assigns, of the manor of Aston
CO. Suffolk late of John de Shymplyngford. Dated Westminster,
Thursday after St. John ante Portam Latinam 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 May.

Writing of Richard Poure, son and heir of Thomas Poure, being
a quitclaim with warranty to Hugh Poure of Blechesdon, his heirs
and assigns, of the manor of Otyndon co. Oxford and all the lands,
rents and services in Seukeworth co. Berkes which were of the said
Thomas. Witnesses : John C4olafre, Richard de Abberbury, John de
Nowers, John de Rothewell knights, Thomas de la Mare, Thomas de la
Poyle, Nicholas Baker of Middelton. Dated Otyndon, 4 May
50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 May.

May 8. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to stay

Westminster, their demand made by exchequer summons upon James le Botiller
earl of Ormond late justiciary of Ireland and Thomas de Baddeby
late treasurer of Ireland or either of them to account before the said
barons for the issues of search for mines of gold and silver in Ireland
arising since 1 May last, thereof discharging the said earl and Thomas ;
as lately the king appointed them to make search as aforesaid and to
cause certain other things affecting such search to be done, as in his
letters contained, and on 1 May last discharged them of making
further search.

March 29. Ralph de Crumwell knight to the chapter of St. Mary Lincoln.
Weatminster. Recognisance for 1,000Z., to be levied, in default of payment, of his

lands and chattels in Lincolnshire.

Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by Richard de

Ravensere clerk, by the king's writ of dedimus potestatem which

is on the files for this year.

MEMBRANE Id.

Writing of Walter de Stratton, granting to Henry Despencer bishop
of Norwich, William de Ufford earl of Suffolk, Roger Boys knight,
Robert de Teye knight, John de Rookwode, Reynold de Eckles, Roger
de Wolferston, Robert de Asshfeld, Robert de Berneye, William Wynter
of Bernyngham Curszoun, William de Blyclyngg citizen of Norwich,
Richard Dautres and William March of Soterlee, their heirs and
assigns, during the life of Isabel daughter of William de Loudham

356 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane Id — cont.

knight a nun of St. Katherine Flixton co. Suffolk, 16 marks of yearly-
rent payable in the said house of Flixton at Midsummer, Michaelmas,
St. Andrew and Easter by even jjortions, to be taken of the said
Walter's manor of Kirketon by Everwarton and of all his lands in the
towns of Cokefeld, Alpheton and Shymplyng, all late of John de
Schymplyngford, with power to the grantees, their heirs, baihffs and
assigns, to distrain for arrears ; and for greater security he has put
them in seisin thereof by half a marki Dated Southelmham co.
Suffolk, 13 May 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 May.

Writing of Roger de Wolferston, granting to Henry Dispencer bishop
of Norwich, William de Ufford earl of Suffolk, Roger Boys knight,
Robert de Teye knight, John de Rookwode, Reynold de Eckles,
Robert de Asshfeld, Robert de Berueye, William Wynter of Bernyng-
ham Curszoun, William de Bliclyngg citizen of Norwich, Richard
Dautres and William March of Soterle, their heirs and assigns, during
the life of Isabel daughter of William de Loudham knight a nun of
St. Katherine Flixton, 8 marks of yearly rent payable in the said house
of Flixton at Midsummer, Michaelmas, St. Andrew and Easter by
even portions of all the grantor's lands in the towns of Todenham and
Westirfeld co. Suffolk which he lately had jointly with Robert de
Preston of Gippewich (now deceased) by gift and feoffment of the said
William de Loudham, and power to the grantees, their heirs, bailiffs
and assigns, to distrain for arrears ; and for greater security he has
put them in seisin thereof by haK a mark. Dated Southelmham
CO. Suffolk, 13 May 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 May.

Writing of Margerj' daughter of Ralph de Shymplyngford, being
the confirmation for herself, her heirs and assigns and all future tenants
of the manor of Aston, of a writing of John de Pyshale clerk and
Roger de Wolferston (text follows, see above p. 354), dated Southelmham,
Saturday after St. John ante Portam Latinam 50 Edward III, granting
to Henry Dispencer bishop) of Norwich and others during the life of
Isabel daughter of William de Loudham knight, a nun of Flixton,
16 marks of yearly rent to be taken of the said manor (as above).
Dated Southelmham, 13 May the same year.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 May.

May 14. William de Galby parson of Eppeworth to John de Caumpeden
Westminster, prebendary of Dunham upon Trent. Recognisance for SOL, to be
levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical
goods in Notynghamshire.
Cancelled on payment.

Writing of Warin de Insula knight, giving with warranty to Walter
Aubrey and to his assigns during his life a yearly rent of 40 marks
to be taken at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions of the manor
of Hordwelle co. Eerkes and of a tenement called Fressheton situate
in Wiltsir ; and in name of seisin the said Warin has delivered to the
said Walter one noble of gold, granting to him or his assigns power

50 EDWARD III.— Part I. 357

1376. Membrane Id — cont.

to distrain for arrears during his life. Witnesses : Robert Symeon
knight, John Walden, William Hayoroft, John Worth, Richard
Herberd. Dated 24 May 50 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment 26 May.

Indenture of defeasance of the rent granted by the foregoing WTiting,
whensoever Warin de Insula knight, his heirs or assigns or some other
in their name, shall pay to Walter Aubrey or his assigns 400 marks,
when the said writing shall be given up. Witnesses (as the last).
Dated 26 May 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Walter, 26 May.

Charter of Thomas Langeport of Bukynghamshire, giving with
warranty to Walter Topclyf, Edmund Tettesworth, and William
Qwaplade, their heirs and assigns, a fourth part of the manor of
Horton by Colbroke co. Bukyngham with the advowson of Horton
church, to present in their turn, and with meadows, feedings, pastures,
fisheries, rents, services of free tenants and neifs, escheats, heriots,
reliefs, wards, marriages, suits and all other appurtenances, which
fourth part descended to the said Thomas by inheritance after the
death of Ralph de Longetoft his uncle. Witnesses : William Molyns
knight, John Wyot, Walter Salle, William Osgat, John Dravton.
Dated Horton, 20 May 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 May.

Charter of Stephen Hichecok of Bolton chaplain, giving with
warranty to Robert de Bolton clerk, his heirs and assigns, the reversion
of a messuage and garden and one bovate of land in Bolton upon
Dyrne, now held for life by Juliana who was wife of Thomas Hichecok
with reversion to the said Stephen. Witnesses : Sir Thomas de Stanley
rector of Treton, William de Waddesley rector of Southotryngton,
Robert de Mundesder, William Faceby, Nicholas Allestre of Roderham.
Dated London, the feast of St. Matthias 1375.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 May this year.

• MEMBRANE M.

Writing of Richard Travers clerk rector of Blende worth, brother
of Thomas Travers knight, being a quitclaim with warranty to Nicholas
Brembre citizen and merchant of London, Nicholas Heryng, Richard
Bethewater chaplain and Thomas Shardelowe, their heirs and assigns,
of the manors of Rowhull and Halgheleo co. Kent which they had by
gift and feoffment of his said brother. Witnesses : John Philipot,
Thomas Comewaleys, Henry Vanner, John Norffolk, William Bovile
clerk. Dated London, 12 May 50 Edward III.

Writing of Richard Travers clerk rector of Blendeworth, brother
of Thomas Travers knight, being a cj[uitclaim to Nicholas Brembre
and John Michel citizens of London, their heirs and assigns, of the
reversion of the manor of Woxindon and 60 acres of land in Haryngeseye
CO. Middlesex now held for life by Maud who was wife of Simon
Eraunceys by reason of her dower. Witnesses and date (as the last).

35S CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane Qd — cont.

Writing of Richard Travers clerk rector of Blendeworth, brother of
Thomas Travers knight, being a quitclaim with warranty to John
Philipot citizen and merchant of London, Thomas Beere clerk and
Nicholas Glynde, their heirs and assigns, of the manors of Northalle
and Doune co. Middlesex late of Thomas Fraunceys and Alice his
wife. Witnesses : John Aubrey, Thomas Cornewaleys, Henry Vanner,
John Norfolk, William Boyvile clerk. Dated (as above).

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 13 May.

Writing of Giles de Sancto Johanna knight lord of Plumpton St. John
CO. Northampton, being a quitclaim with warranty to John de Olneye
citizen and merchant of London, his heirs and assigns, of the manor
of Middelton Cheinduyt in the said county. Witnesses : Adam de
Bury mayor of London, John Aubrey and John Fifhide then sheriffs,
Nicholas Godeson, Simon atte Gate, Robert Plomer. Dated London,
3 May 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 May this year.

Writing of John Baiiee of Wykes by Neuport co. Essex, being a bond
to John Basset of Great ChishuUe and John son of John Basset of
Cristeshale in lOOL payable at Great ChishuUe aforesaid on the
feast of the Purification next. Dated Great ChishuUe, Thursday the
feast of St. Philip and St. James 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 May.

May 15. John Brakell parson of Burgh co. Cantebrigge to William Power

Westminster, and Richard Gates clerk. Recognisance for 10 marks payable by
instalments ; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and
chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Cambridgeshire.

Memorandum, of a mainprise under a pain of 40L made by William
fitz Hugh goldsmith, John Molton ' skynner,' and John Miryman
' taillour ' of London, appearing in person in chancery, for James
parson of St. Katherine Colman London, that he shall not do or
procure any bodily hurt or harm to Robert Braunford ' webster '
and WiUiam Hilderston of London, or burning of their houses.

May 10. To the mayor and sherifEs of London. Order at their peril to cause

Westminster, proclamation to be made in the city and suburbs of London on the
king's behalf forbidding any armourer of that city or the suburb
hereafter until further order under pain of forfeiture thereof to
sell to any man of whatsoever estate or condition any armour secretly
or openly to be taken out of the realm ; and order nevertheless without
delay to repair in person to the houses and shops of all and singular
such armourers and, if by searching they shall therein find any armour
sold for that purpose, to arrest and keep the same in safe custody
until before them security for which they will answer shall be found
and given that the same shall not be taken out of the realm contrary to
the proclamation under the aforesaid pain. By K. and C.

{Fosdera.l

May 5. To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon petition made on behaU

Westminster, of Richard Johansone of Edstantoii, by mainprise of Adam Fernham of

London, John Giffard of Bedfordshire, Richard Bescote and John

50 EDWARD III.— Paet I.

359

1376.

Membrane 6d — cont.

[1375.]

Dec. 7.
Westminster.

1376.

May 19.

Westminster.

May 15.
Westminster.

Gamel of Salop to set him free from Neugate gaol ; as the said petition
shews that he is taken and there imprisoned to find security at the
suit of John Pontesbury of Wemme, averring that he threatened the
said John in life and limbs ; and the said Adam and the others, appear-
ing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of 20l. that
he shall do or procure no bodily hurt or harm to the said John.

William Coursour of the king's chamber is sent to the abbot and
convent of Enesham, to take for life such maintenance in that house
as Richard Fauconer in his life time or any other had at the king's
command or the command of his forefathers.

Vacated, because upon the Close Roll of the 4:9th year.

Richard de Carlton of Bedfordshire to Henry de Codyngton parson
of Botelesford. Recognisance for 301. payable by instalments ; to be
levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Bedfordshire.

Cancelled on payment.

To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of William Pagrave,
John Marchal, John Rokel and John Querstede of Norffolk to stay the
execution of the king's late writ ordering the sheriffs to cause Thomas
Scogan to come before them, and to compel him to find mainpernors
who, under a pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon them for which the
sheriffs would answer, would mainpern him that he should do or
procure no hurt or harm to William parson of Reyngham, Giles
Armourer and William Quelter, and if he should refuse, to commit
him to Neugate gaol there to be kept in safe custody until he would
willingly so do ; as that writ issued at the prayer of the said parson,
Giles and William Quelter, averring that the said Thomas threatened
them in their bodies ; but the said William Pagrave and the others,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of
401. that he shall do or procure no bodily hurt or harm to the
complainants.

May 22. William Croyser. knight to Alice Perreres. Recognisance for 200Z.,
Westminster, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Surrey.

Indenture of defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon condition
that Elizabeth who was wife of Edward de Kendale knight, if she be sole,
shall when of age make to Alice Perriers within forty days when required
a release of her right by reason of dower in the manor of Hychene co.
Hertford, or any other tenant thereof when required, and shall be ready
to enroll such release in chancery, or that if she be couverte her husband
and she shall by fine to be levied in the king's court before the justices
of the Common Bench make a release of all her right therein by reason
of her said dower. Dated London, 23 May 50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Alice, 25 May.

May 14. Henry de Sale to ^Thomas de Thelwall clerk. Recognisance for

Westminster. 13s. 4d., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Lancashire.

Defeasance thereof, upon condition that the said Henry pay to the
said Thomas 6s. 8d. at the quinzaine of Trinity next.

360 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 5d.

Writing of John Sywcardebv knight, being a quitclaim with warranty
to William de Pott'on clerk and William Bateman, their heirs and
assigns and the assigns of their assigns, of the manor of Harleton
and all other lands, rents and services of the said John in that town, and
gift with like warranty of the advowson of Harleton church. Witnesses :
Roger Scales, Hugh"^la Zouche, John de Burgh, John Colville, John
Gernoun, John Dengayne knights, Roger Herlaston, Henry Englissh,
John Sibille, Thomas Sewale, William Castelacre, John Flambard.
Dated the Sunday after Easter 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 May.

Writing of Alice sometime wife of William de Islep, being a quitclaim
to John Holt and Alice his wife, the heirs and assigns of the said John,
of all lands, rents, reversions and services of free men and neifs in the
towns of Isleio, Lufwyk, Aldewyncle, Grafton by Craneford and
Wodeford, as well those which were sometime of the said William
and Milicent de Islep as those which the said William and Milicent ever
had in the towns aforesaid. Witnesses : William de Thorp, William
de Bernak knights, .Robert de Isham, John Carnell', William Thirnyng,
John de Bretton, Robert Bray. Dated Islep, 28 March 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment at Walmesford, Monday in the fifth
week of Lent before John Gavendissh, by virtue of the king's writ of
dedimus potestaiem which is on the files for this year.

Charter of Stephen Derby, son and heir of Hugh Derby of Stanstede
Mountfichet, giving with warranty to Sir Philip Cauele of Meketh
clerk, John Gentyng of Melreth and Sir Richard vicar of Stortford,
their heirs and assigns, all his lands, rents and services in the town of
Stanstede aforesaid, Bilchangre, Farnham and Storteford cos. Essex
and Hertford. Witnesses : John Bataille, Walter Arderne, Ralph
Josselene, Bartholomew Kere, Nicholas atte Chaunbre, John Prentiz,
Robert Kere. Dated Stortford, Thursday the feast of the Ascension
50 Edward III.

Writing of Stephen Derby, son and heir of Hugh Derby of Stanstede
Mountfichet, being a letter of attorney appointing John Prentys
of Storteford and Nicholas Andrew to deliver to Sir Philip Cauele of
Melreth clerk, John Gentyng of Melreth and Sir Richard vicar of
Stortford seisin of all the said Stephen's lands in Stanstede Mountfichet,
Bilchangre, Farnham and Storteford according to his charter of feoff-
ment. Dated {as the last).

Writing of Stephen Derby, son and heir of Hugh Derby of Stanstede
Mounfichet, being a quitclaim with warranty to Sir Philip Cauele of
Melreth clerk, John Gentyng of Melreth and Sir Richard vicar of Storte-
ford, their heirs and assigns, of all the lands, rents and services in the
towns of Stanstede Mountfichet, Bilchangre, Farnham and Storte-
ford cos. Essex and Hertford which the said Stephen lately had by
inheritance after the decease of his said father and of John Derby his
brother. Witnesses : John Bataille etc. {as above). Dated Storteford,
Friday the morrow of the Ascension 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and
writings in the chancery at Westminster, 24 May.

50 EDWARD III.— Paet I. 361

1376. Membrane 5d — cont.

May 24. John Joustere of Midlyngton to John Woderoue clerk. Recognisance

Westminster, for 40s., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Oxfordshire.

May 25. William Botreaux knight to Edmund de Hyndon. Recognisance
Westminster, for IGOl., to be levied etc. in Somerset.

Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by William Methewold one of the
said Edmund's executors.

May 27. John Holt, William de Burgh, John de Heton parson of Benyfeld,
Westminster. Thomas de Pynchebek and Thomas Sutton to Robert de Swynburne
knight and Robert Teye knight. Recognisance for 600?., to be levied
etc. in Lincolnshire.

Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Robert de Swynburne.

Charter of Robert de Swynburne, Robert Teye knights and John de
Rokewode, being a demise and feoffment to Alice wife of Ralph Basset
of Sapcote knight, John Holt, William Burgh, John Sharp parson
of Somerby, John de Heton parson of Benyfeld, Thomas de Pynchebek,
Thomas de Merdeley, Robert Rede parson of Broughton Asteley, John
Ingham of Corby and John de Grenhille parson of Staunton by Sapcote,
their heirs and assigns, of a moiety of the great park of Bytham
which the grantors had by gift and feoffment of John Gernoun knight.
Witnesses : Andrew Luterell, William Busshe, John Paynell of Botheby
knights, Geoffrey de Brunne, John Cotom of Shotelthorp. Dated
Monday the feast of St. Augustine Apostle of the English 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 May.

Writing of Guy de Rouclif clerk, being a quitclaim to Lawrence son
of Robert Hauberk of the manors of Stapelford, Saxeby and Berew,
the services of free tenants and neifs with their suits and all that goes
with them, and all other commodities and easements thereto belonging.
Dated Stapelford, 26 May 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 June.

May 30. To the sheriff of Cornwall. Order of the king's favour by main-

Westminster, prise of Peter Erysy, Alan Sennift, Henry Maynard and John Botriaus
of Cornwall to stay the publication of the exigents or of outlawry
against John Trevarthian and John his son otherwise called John
Trevarthian the younger, bringing this writ before the king ; as the
said John and his son have shewn the king that, being indicted for
certain felonies and trespasses before Richard Sergeaux and his fellows
guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and terminer in Cornwall,
they are put in exigents in Cornwall to be outlawed for that they came
not before those justices to answer thereupon, and are like to be
outlawed as they aver, praying a stay inasmuch as the indictment
is at the king's command sent before him in chancery, and they are
ready to answer when and where the king shall please, and to stand to
right in all things ; and the said Peter and the others, appearing in person
in chancery, have mainperned body for body and under a pain of
201. to have them before the king in the octaves of Trinity.

The like to the same sheriff in favour of Alan Sennift and Henry
Maynard, by mainprise of John Trevarthian, Peter Erysy, John
Trevarthian the younger and John Botriaus.

362

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376.

MEMBRANE id.

Writing of Thomas de Roos knight lord of Hamelak, being a quitclaim
with warranty to Thomas Hungerford, his heirs and assigns, of the
manor of Heghtrodebury called Estcourt and all other the lands in
the hundred of Heghtredebury which the said Thomas de Hungerford
and Eleanor his wife (now deceased) had for life by grant and demise
of the mother of the said Thomas de Roos confirmed by him, and
whereof Thomas Hungerford is now seised by virtue of a grant and
demise lately made bj' the said Thomas de Roos to him and the said
Eleanor. Witnesse.s : "John de la Mare, Ralph Cheyne, Humphrey
Stafford, Peter Eskydemour knights, Michael Skillyng, Nicholas
Bonham, Roger Stourton. Dated Heghtredeburye Estcourt, 26 May
50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 May.

May 27. Thomas Hungerford knight to Thomas de Roos of Hamelak.

Westminster. Recognisance for 300L, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands
and chattels in Wiltesir.
Cancelled on payment.

May 29. Edward de Sancto Johanne knight of Sussex to Thomas Fraunceys
Westminster, parson of Middlewich, Henry de Coton parson of Aston upon Trent
and Hugh son of David de Malpas. Recognisance for 260 marks, to
be levied etc. in Sussex.

Walter Romesy knight to John Bays.
141. 13s. id., to be levied etc. in Somerset.

Recognisance for

Writing of Thomas Trillowe, being a quitclaim to William Walworth,
Agnes who was wife of Adam Fraunceis, Simon de Mordon, William
Haldene, John Aubrey, Nicholas Brembre, John Philipot, John
Fifhide, John Ussher and William Whetelee of 4 acres of land in the
field of Eye which he had by gift and feoffment of John Trygg and
William Turk citizens and fishmongers of London. Witnesses :
William HuUe, Andrew Tetteworth, William Brenge, William But,
Thomas atte Rithe. Dated Eye, 28 May 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 May.

Writing of Guy de Rouclyf clerk, giving to LaAvrence son of Robert
Hauberk, his heirs and assigns, the reversion of all lands in Scaldeford
now held for hfe by Agnes mother of the said Lawrence of her said son's
heritage ; and covenant by the said Lawrence that the said Guy shall
not be bound to warranty of the said reversion or any parcel thereof.
Dated Stapelford, 26 May 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Guy, 3 June.

To the sheriff of Essex. Order to stay until further order the taking
of the body of John Dirland chaplain ; as he is indicted for certain
felonies before the sheriff in the sheriff's turn lately holden at Chelmes-
ford, and at another time before the king's bailiffs of Great Waltham
at a view of frankpledge there lately holden, which indictments are
before the king in chancery, and he is ready at the king's command to
answer thereupon when and where the king shall please, and to stand
to right in all things.

June 5. Walter de Romeseye knight to Michael de Ravendale clerk.

Westminster. Recognisance for 40s., to be levied, in default of payment, of his
lands and chattels in Worcestershire.

May 16.
Westminster.

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363

1376.

Membrane 4d — cont.

Note that this recognisance was made in duplicate for the chamber-
lain's fee and for no other cause.
Cancelled on payment.

May 22. To the sheriff of Suthampton. Order by mainprise of Michael

Westminster. Skyllyng and John his son and of William de Norton of the county of
Suthampton to stay altogether the further execution of the king's late
writ ordering the sheriff to cause John Hanewell chaplain and John
Mery to come before him, and to compel them to find mainpernors
who, under a pain to be by the sheriff laid upon them for which the
sheriff would answer, would mainpern the said John and John that
they should do or j)rocure no bodily hurt or harm to the prior of the
order of friais preachers Winchester or any of that convent or to their
houses by burning, and if they should refuse, to commit them to the
nearest prison there to be kept in safe custody until they would
willingly so do ; as that writ issued at the petition of the said prior
and the brethren, averring that the said John and John threatened
them in life and limbs and to burn their houses ; but the said Michael
aAd the others, ajipearing in person in chancerj^ have mainperned as
aforesaid under a pain of 20Z.

Writing of Richard Butiller the elder, being a general release to
John de Skerton of Lancastre of all personal actions for debt, account,
covenant, trespass and contract whatsoever to this date. Witnesses :
John Buttiller and James de Pykryng knights, Ralph de Ipre,
Peter de Bolleroun, Robert de Plesyngton. Dated Lancastre, 4 May
50 Edward III.

Writing of Richard Butiller the elder, being a like release to William
de Horneby parson of St. Michael upon Wyre. Witnesses and date
(as the last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 11 June.

June 8. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Thomas Gentils,

Westminster. George Gaserelye, Peter de Mate, Leonard de Papalasayne, Negronus
Corso, Julian Stravena, John de Sene, Anthony Sentrego and John
Gatus of Genoa {Janua) to set free Lumbardus Corse one of the
king's arbalesters from Neugate prison, if detained for the cause
hereinafter mentioned and for none other ; as lately the king ordered
the sheriffs to certify in chancery under their seals the cause wherefore
he was taken and there imprisoned, and they certified that it is by
order of Robert de Assheton the treasurer by information of John
Asshewelle the king's serjeant at arms, for that before the treasurer he
openly threatened the king's arbalester called Bonseignour in life and
limbs ; and the said Thomas and the others, ajopearing in person in
chancery, have mainperned for the prisoner under a pain of 100s.
to be levied to the king's use in case he shall do or procure bodily
hurt or harm to the said Bonseignour.

MEMBRANE 3d.

May 20. To the sheriff of Essex. Order by mainprise of Roger de Gresleye

Westminster, of Leycestershire, Thomas Cobham of Essex, William Sauvage of

Yorkshire and William Rikylle of London to stay the further execution.

364

CALENDAR OF CLOSE EOLLS.

1376.

Membrane 3d — cont.

of the king's late writ ordering the sheriff to cause Walter Southous
to come before him, and to compel him to find mainpernors who, under
a pain to be by the sheriff laid upon them for which the sheriff would
answer, would mainpern the said Walter that he should do or procure
no hurt or harm to Roger Parker of Brendewode, and if he should
refuse, to commit him to the nearest gaol, there to be kept in safe
custody until he would willingly so do ; as that writ issued upon the
petition of Roger Parker, averring that the said Walter threatened
him in his body, but the said Roger de Gresleye and the others, appear-
ing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of 201. that
he shall do or procure no bodily hurt or harm to the complainant.

May 27. Roger Chippes yeoman usher of the king's wardrobe, at the petition

Westminster, of Richard Vigurous who at the king's command possesses a set

maintenance for Hfe in the priory of St. Andrew Norhampton, is sent

to the prior and convent of that priory to have that maintenance for

his life. By p.s. [30995.]

May 31. William Wakeleyn to John Charleton and Thomas Charleton.
Westminster. Recognisance for 20 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of
his lands and chattels in Middlesex.

Indenture of defeasance of a recognisance for 1,000Z. made in chancery
by Lawrence Hauberk to Guy de Rouclif, Thomas de Caterton, Hugh
de Westwyk and Hugh de Midelton, upon condition that the said
Lawrence and the others shall not be impleaded by the said Lawrence
or any other in his name concerning their lands in Stapelford, Saxeby
and Berew and the reversion of Scaldeford cos. Leycestre and Roteland
or deraigned of their possession thereof, or otherwise hindered from
taking the profits of the same. Dated London, 6 July 48 Edward III.
French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Lawrence and Guy,
3 June this year.

Writing of Guy de Roucljrf and Hugh de Westwyk clerks, being a
general release to Lawrence son of Robert Hauberk of all actions for
debt, account, recognisance or contract to this date. Dated Westmin-
ster, 30 May 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Guy, 3 June.-

June 3. To the mayor and bailiffs of Newcastle upon Tyne and the collectors

Westminster, of customs and subsidies in that port. Order, for particular causes
laid before the king in this parliament, not to suffer any wool, woolfells
or hides by virtue of any licence or command of the king made before
this date to pass in that port to any foreign parts save to the staple
of Calais only, causing proclamation to be made that no man shall by
colour of any such licence or command take or carry wool, woolfells
or hides to any foreign parts save the said staple only under pain of
forfeiture thereof. By C. in pari.

The like to the following : —

The mayor and bailiffs of Kyngeston upon Hull and the collectors

there.
The baihfis of the town of St. Botolph and the collectors.
The mayor and bailiffs of Lenne and the collectors.

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365

1376.

Membrane Sd—cont.

The bailiffs of Jeraemuth and the collectors.

The bailiffs of Gippewich and the collectors.

The mayor and sheriffs of London and the collectors.

The mayor and baihfis of Quenesburgh and the collectors.

The mayor and bailiffs of Sandewich and the collectors.

The mayor and bailiffs of the city of Cicestre and the collectors.

The mayor and bailiffs of the town of Suthampton and the

collectors.
The mayor and sheriff of Bristol and the collectors.
The mayor and bailiffs of the city of Exeter and the collectors.
The bailiffs of Melcombe and the collectors.

Writing of Richard Grene knight, Adam de Seint Ive and John
Frankleyn citizens of London, being a release to Robert de Clyfton
of Lancashire, his heirs and assigns, of the manors of Clyfton and
Salwyk co. Lancastre, and of all the manors, lands, rents and services
in that county which they have by his gift and feoffment. Dated
Clyfton in Amondrenes co. Lancastre, 20 May 60 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, by the said Adam and John
5 June, by the said Richard 6 June.

June 6. Hugh de Hastynges knight to Elizabeth who was wife of Edward le

Westminster. Despenser and Guy de Bryan knight. Recognisance for 2,000Z., to

be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Norffolk.

June 9. To the sheriffs of London. Order, by mainprise of Hugh de Byslee,

Westminster. John atte Yate of Gloucestershire, John Hermarre of Haveryng atte
Boure and Walter Fychet of Haveryng atte Boure of Essex to stay
the publication of the exigents against William Brodhegh of Haveryng
atte Boure ; as lately by writ de judicio the king ordered the sheriffs
to put the said William in exigents from busting to busting until
outlawed if he should not appear, and if he should appear to take
him so as to have his body before the justices at Westminster in the
octaves of St. John Baptist next to answer William Dykeman citizen
and ferron of London concerning the alleged detenue of 40s., and the
defendant has petitioned the king for a stay, as he is ready to answer
the plaintiff and to stand to right in all things ; and the said Hugh and
the others, aispearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under
a pain of 201. to have the defendant before the said justices at the
aforesaid day.

June 18. To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order to proclaim the truce
Westminster, last made at Brugges in Flanders between the king and his adversaries
of France, on the king's behalf causing the same to be observed and
kept until 1 April next according to the form of the said truce and the
exten.sion thereof ; as the same was to endure to the last day of June
next, but is prolonged to 1 April following.
[Fcedera.]
The like to the following : —

Hugh de Calveley captain of Calais or his lieutenant there.
Edmund earl of Cantebrigge constable of Dovorre castle and
warden of the Cinque Ports or his lieutenant,

366 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1S76. Membrane 3d — cont.

Philip de Courtenej^e and William de Neville admirals of the
fleet to the westward and northward respectively, to make
proclamation in singular the ports and places of their
respective admiralties.

The bailiffs of la Pole and of Weymouth.
[Ibid.]

June 19. To John Warde mayor of the city of London and escheator therein.
Westminster. Order to Stay the demand made upon a tenement called the ' Yrenon-
thehop ' in the parish of St. Mary Magdalene Oldfisshestrete London
sometime of John fitz Rauf late "citizen and tailor of London for the
issues thereof to the king's use until debate be had in the king's court
whether that tenement ought to pertain to the king or to John Pounte-
freyt and John Langctoft chaplains, releasing any distress made for
that cause ; as a plea concerning the same between the king and the
said chafilains is pending without debate before the king.

Membrane 2d.

Writing of John son and heir of John Bakere of Wetherisfeld, being
a grant and quitclaim with warranty to John de Neuport, Isabel his
wife, John son of the said Isabel and to the heirs and assigns of the
said Isabel and John her son of all lands in the town of Wetherisfeld
which were ever of Simon atte Hyde, William Kyu or either of them ;
and to the said John son of Isabel, his heirs and assigns, of all lands
in the towns of Hallingbery Neville co. Essex and Sabrichesworth co.
Hereford {sic) which were of the said Simon or of William Kyu by
the said Simon's gift. Witnesses : Walter Elys, John his son,
John Winter, John his son, John Norton, Geoffrey Norton, Walter
Claneford, John Pake, John Smyth of Wenden, Alexander Gardener,
WilHam Andru, John Pecock," Thomas Cooke, John Chirchegate.
Dated Wenden, 1 January 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 June this year.

Writing of John Clement citizen of Rochester, giving with warranty
to Adam Fermer citizen and merchant of London, his heirs and assigns,
a yearly rent of 4 marks to be taken at Christmas, Easter, Midsummer
and Michaelmas bj' even portions of all the said John's lands in Kent,
with power to distrain for arrears ; and he has delivered to the said
Adam \d. in name of seisin. Witnesses : Thomas Godet, Benedict
Kixs, Thomas Dudmere, Richard Rosier, Peter Mareschale. Dated
Rochester, 10 June 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 June.

Indenture of defeasance of a yearly rent of 4 marks to be taken
of all his lands in Kent granted by John Clement citizen of Rochester
to Adam Fermer citizen and merchant of London, his heirs and assigns,
upon condition that the said John or some other in his name shall every
year at Christmas, Easter, Midsummer and Michaelmas by even
portions or within ten weeks after each of those feasts pay a yearly
rent of 13s. 4(Z. until he or his attorney shall in his life time deliver
to the said Adam, his heirs or assigns or to their attorney, seisin of a
tenement situate within the walls and gates of the city of Rochester
opposite ' Appellane ' which came to the said John by inheritance after

50 EDWARD III.— Pabt I.

367

1376.

Membrane 2d — cont.

the decease of Adam Clement his father, so that the said Adam Fermer,
his heirs or assigns, lose not that tenement by pleas against the heirs
of the said John's body. Witnesses {as the last). Dated Rochester,
11 June 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, IS June.

Writing of Thomas son of Hugh Blount knight (militis) of Essex,
being a quitclaim with warranty to John de Beverlee and Amice his
wife and to the heirs and assigns of the said John of the manor of
Pencrych co. Stafford. Witnesses : Thomas Tyrell, John Mounteney,
Robert de Teye knights, Roger Langerigge, John Edward. Dated
Westminster, 14 June 60 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 June.

Writing of Ehzabeth who was wife of Thomas de Fakenham late
the king's Serjeant at arms and is his executrix, being a receipt and
acquittance to Alice Perers for 55Z. due from her to the said Thomas
in his life time, and paid by the hands of John de Freton clerk. Dated
London, 1 June 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 June.

Writing of John de Hesill, son and heir of William de Hesill, being
a quitclaim with warranty to Sir Robert de Swyllyngton the uncle
knight, his heirs and assigns, of all the lands, rents and services in the
to\^'ns of Great Preston and Little Preston near Kypax co. York which
were sometime of the said William his father. Dated the city of London,
17 June 50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 June.

June 25. William Brantyngham and William Charwelton to Robert prior of

Westminster. Merton. Joint and several recognisance for 20Z., to be levied, in

default of payment, of their lands and chattels in Norhamptonshire.

June 26. Richard Bride of Westwalton to Hugh de Gaudeby clerk. Recog-
Westminster. nisance for lOZ., to be levied etc. in Norffolk.

Writing of Thomas de Roos knight lord of Hamelake, being a quit-
claim with warranty to Thomas Hungerford, his heirs and assigns,
of the manor of Heghtredebury called Estcourt and of all other the
lands in the hundred of Heghtredebury which the said Thomas
Hungerford and Eleanor his wife now deceased had for life by grant
and demise of the mother of Thomas de Roos by him confirmed, and
whereof Thomas Hungerford is now seised by virtue of a grant and
demise lately made by the said Thomas de Roos to the said Thomas
Hungerford and Eleanor. Witnesses : John de la Mare, Ralph
Cheyne, Humphrey Stafford, Peter Eskydemour knights, Michael
SkylljTig, Nicholas Bonham, Roger Stourton. Dated Heghtredebury
Estcourt, 14 June 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 June.

June 27. William de Glynton subdean of Salisbury to John de Popelton parson
Westminster, of Mottesfont. Recognisance for 50 marks, to be levied, in default
of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in
Wiltesir.

Cancelled on fayment.

368 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 2d — cont.

Writing of John de Hepton {sic) knight, being a general release to
Agnes who was wife of John Broun sometime citizen of London and to
Richard Broun her son of all jDersonal actions for account, debt,
covenant, sale, waste, destruction, tresj^ass or contract to this date.
Dated London, Sunday the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 June.

MEMBRANE Id.

Indenture made between the king and John de Welton of Lincoln,
being a lease for one year from Easter last, by mainprise of John de
Hudleston and Nicholas de Cameryngham of Lincolnshire, of the
subsidy in Lincolnshire, Roteland, Notynghamshire and Derbyshire
upon cloths for sale granted to the king by the lords and commons
of the realm, rendering to the king 24Z. for that year at Michaelmas and
Easter by even portions etc. (a.s above, p. 104), saving to the king the
forfeitures of cloth exposed for sale before being sealed with the seal
appointed for the purpose, and also the forfeitures contained in the
statute made in a parliament holden at Westminster on the morrow of
St. Edmund the Martjrr in the 47th year of the reign of cloths for sale
which are not of the length and breadth therein specified, for all which
forfeitures the lessee shall answer at the exchequer. Dated West-
minster, 18 June 50 Edward III. French. By bill of the treasurer.

Memorandum that whereas William de Wyndesore knight, late the
king's lieutenant in Ireland, and certain other the king's ministers in
Ireland, were indicted before Robert de Assheton and certain other
persons by the king's commission appointed for certain extortions and
misprisions, and whereas eight inquisitions thereupon taken in Ireland
and returned in England were delivered for safe custody to the receipt
of the exchequer, the same were after read before the council at
Westminster this year, and were delivered to the custody of John de
Freton clerk, together -with a great long roll containing many articles ■
concerning divers alleged extortions, oppressions and injuries likewise
inflicted upon divers persons by the said lieutenant and others and
[brought] from Ireland to the king and council in England by Richard
Deer and William Stapolyn ; and the said clerk after by order of the
council caused a copy to be made of the said inquisitions and of that
roll, and taking the copy delivered the inquisitions and rolls aforesaid
under the king's seal to Nicholas de Daggeworth knight, with a com-
mission of the king, to be taken to Ireland and there debated and duly
determined ; and after the said clerk delivered the copy of the roll and
inquisitions to the custody of John de Hermesthorp one of the
chamberlains of the receipt of the exchequer to be kept in the treasury.

June 21. John Giffard knight to John bishop of Bath and Wei Is . Recognisance
Westminster, for 401., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in the county of SuthamjDton.
Cancelled on payment.

Roger Dore to Richard earl of Arundell and Surrey. Recognisance
for 200 marks, to be levied etc. in Dorset.

50 EDWARD III.— Part I. 369

1376. Membrane \d — ccrnl.

Indenture made between Richard earl of ArundeU and Surrey and
Roger Dore, being a defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon
condition that the said earl, his heirs and assigns and the tenants
thereof now and in time to come shall hold a messuage, two carucates
of land, a mUl and 50s. of rent in Esthamptonet co. Sussex without
recovery thereof or of any parcel thereof by the said Roger or Joan
his wife or by their heirs by any action arising before this date. Dated
London, 22 June 50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 2 July.

July 4. To the sherifi of Essex. Order by mainprise of William Langrich,

Westminster. Thomas Stokes, John Neuport and William Gyffard to stay altogether
the execution of the king's late writ ordering the sheriif to cause
Thomas de Leghes of Shelley and Thomas Berewyk to come before
him, and to compel them to find mainpernors who, under a pain to be
by the sheriff laid upon them for which the sheriff would answer,
would mainpern the said Thomas de Leghes and Thomas Berewyk
that they should do or procure no bodily hurt or harm to John Ledet
and Margaret his wife, and if they should refuse, to commit them to
the nearest gaol, there to be kept in safe custody until they would
willingly so do, and order to set them free if imprisoned for that cause ;
as that writ issued upon the petition of the said John Ledet and
Margaret, averring that the said Thomas and Thomas threatened them
in life and limbs ; but the said WiUiam and the others, appearing in
person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of 2QI. that they
shall do or procure no hurt or harm to the complainants.

Writing of Agnes who was wife of John Broun and Richard Broun,
being a general release to John de Hopton knight of all actions
real and personal to this date. Dated London, Midsummer day
50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 June.

CR 24

370 )

50 EDWAKD III -PART 11.

1376. Membrane 25.

June 29. Order to the sheriff of Cumberland to cause a coroner to be elected
Westminster, instead of Thomas Boweman, who is insufficiently quaUfied.

June 20. Order to the sheriff of Norhampton to cause a coroner to be elected
Westminster, instead of Nicholas SejTnour, who is insufficiently qualified.

June 28. To Edmund de Brugge escheator in Herefordshire. Order to keep
Westminster, in the king's hand a moiety of the manor and castle of Erdesley with
a third part of the park, and the lordship of Irdesley and BoUynghuU
which are parcel of the other moiety thereof, but to remove the king's
hand and meddle no further with the lordship of Parketon, Wylardesley,
Wybbenham, Breryfeld, Croukemore and Clysse and another third
part of the said park, all taken into the king's hand by the death of
Richard de Baskerville knight, delivering up any issues of those last
taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that the said Richard at his death held the said moiety with a third
part of Erdesley park by knight service of the heir of Henry de Ferariis
tenant in chief, a minor in the king's wardship, the lordship of Irdesley
and Bollynghull by knight service of the heirs of Humphrey de Bohun
earl of Hereford tenant in chief, likewise within age and in the king's
wardship, and the residue of the premises, being parcel of the residue
of the said manor, by knight service of Richard de la Bere knight,
and that Richard son of the said Richard de Baskerville is his next
heir, and within age.

May 30. To Thomas de Illeston escheator in Surrey and Sussex. Order to
Westminster, dehvcr to John son of Richard earl of Arundell the manors of
Chaungeton and Bokelond and certain lands called la Cleye taken
into the king's hand by the said earl's death, but to remove the king's
hand and meddle no further mth other the manors and lands herein-
after mentioned, delivering to the said John any issues of these taken ;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that
the said earl at his death held for life the manor and advowson of
Codelowe co. Sussex, the manors of Bokelond and Colleye, two
carucates of land and &l. of rent in Reygate, Estbechesworth, Horle
and Neudegate co. Surrey and the advowson of Bokelond church by
gift of Edward de Sancto Johanne knight and others, with remainder
to the said John and the heirs male of his body, and held likewise for
Ufe the manor of Chaungeton co. Sussex, and certain lands called
la Cleye, the manors of Westbeches worth and Wauton co. Surrey
and certain lands called Wyklond by gift of Roger Lestraunge and
others, with remainder to the said John and his heirs, and that the
manor of Chaungeton and the lands called la Cleye are held by knight
service of the heir of John de Mcubray tenant in chief, the manor of
Bokelond of the heir of Edward le Despenser tenant in chief, both
within [age] and in the lung's wardship, and the residue of the premises
of others than the king ; and the king has taken the said John's fealty.

50 EDWARD III.— Part n. 371

1376. Membrane 25 — cont.

July 6. Order to the sheriff of Westmorland to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of Thomas Redeman, who is insufficiently qualified.

July 3. To John Rokewode escheator in Suffolk. Order to deliver the

Westminster, manor of Wathe, taken into the king's hand by the death of John
Gemegan the elder, to the next friend on the mother's side of John
his son to whom the same may not descend, together with the issues
thereof taken since the death of John the father, to be kept to the
said son's use ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the
escheator, that John Gemegan the elder at his death held no lands
in that county in chief in his demesne as of fee whereby the wardship
of his lands ought at present to pertain to the king, but held the said
manor in chief in free socage by the service of rendering 4s. a year
of blanch farm to Norwich castle for all service, and that John his
son aged 12 years is his next heir.

July 3. To Nicholas Somerton escheator in Oxfordshire. Order to take of

Westminster. Thomasia who was wife of Richard Page tenant in chief an oath that

she will not marry without the king's licence, and to assign her dower

of her said husband's lands taken into the king's hand by his death,

sending the assignment under seal to be enrolled in chancery.

MEMBRANE 24.

June 26. To William Basynges master of the hospital of St. Mary Strode.
' Westminster. Order for particular causes not to meddle in receiving to the king's
use the farms, rents and moneys and other profits arising of the king's
manors in Kent which were late of Juhana countess of Huntingdon,
of his manor of Gravesende, the lands in Northflete late of WilHam
Lenche, the manors of Ledes, Risshindon Daundele in the Isle of
Shepey and Milton, the whole hundred of Milton and the hundred of
Merdenne, or in certain other things contained in the king's late letters
patent appointing him so to do. It is the king's will that the said
master be thereof discharged toward him.

July 5. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order, if the

Westminster, facts are as hereinafter stated, and if Thomas Horton of Newcastle
upon Tyne has truly paid the customs, subsidies and other duties
for nine sacks of wool, not to trouble or grieve him for taking woolfells
to that amount to other parts than the staple of Calais, notwithstanding
that the same were so taken before the date of the king's licence and
to other parts than the said staple ; as on 14 October in the 47th year
of his reign the king gave licence to the said Thomas and certain
others of Newcastle aforesaid his fellows to lade in that port wool
or woolfells to the amount of eighty sacks of wool and take them
to foreign parts whither they should please ; and now the said Thomas
has petitioned the king for his discharge; shewing that on 20 September
next before that date, in hope of the said licence, he laded in that
port woolfells to the amount of nine sacks of wool, in part of the said
eighty sacks in his licence contained, and caused them to be taken to
foreign parts other than the said staple, pajdng customs, subsidies
and duties for those nine sacks of woolfells. By C. in pari.

June 28. Order to the sheriff of York to cause a coroner to be elected instead
■Westpainster, of Johi; de Multon, who is insufficiently qualified,

372 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 24 — cont.

May 24. To John de Rokewode escheator in Suffolk. Order to take the
Westminster, fealties of Gerard del Isle and Osbert Hamelyn according to the form
of a schedule enclosed, in presence of the said Gerard, Osbert and
Maud wife of the said Osbert or of their attorneys, if being warned
they will attend, to make a lawful partition into two parts of the
manor and advowson of Hintelisham, and to cause the said Gerard
and the said Osbert and Maud to have seisin of their respective
purparties, saving their reliefs if such be due to the king ; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken at his command by Richard de
Waterden late escheator, that by fine levied in the king's court with
his hcence Margaret who was wife of Warin del Isle knight at her
death held the said manor and advowson as jointly enfeoffed with
Robert fitz Elys sometime her husband (hkewise deceased) by gift
of Geoffrey Gilbard to William Pypard knight and Margery his wife
(both deceased) and to the heirs male of their bodies, with remainder
for lack of such issue to the said Robert and Margaret and to the heirs
of their bodies, remainder to the right heirs of the said William, that
the said William and Margery died without issue male, and the said
Robert without issue by the said Margaret, wherefore the premises
ought by the form of the gift to remain to the right heirs of the said
W3ham, that the same are held in chief by the service of rendering
one sparrowhawk (nisum) a year or 2s. to the king, and that the said
Gerard, being son of the said Warin and Margaret one of the daughters
of the said Wilham and of the age of fifteen years, and the said Maud
wife of Osbert, being another daughter of the said William, are his
cousins and next heirs.

Vacated, because otherwise below.

To Nicholas Somerton escheator in Wiltesir. Order to remove the
king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Nethercote
taken into the king's hand by the death of Margaret who was wife of
Warin del Isle knight, to be parted at their will between Gerard del
Isle and Osbert Hamelyn and Maud his wife, delivering up any issues
thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by Oliver
de Hamham late escheator, that the said Margaret at her death held
no lands in that county in chief in her demesne as of fee, but held the
said manor of others than the king as jointly enfeoffed with Robert
fitz Elys sometime her husband (hkewise deceased) by gift of William
Pypard knight to the said Robert and Margaret and to the heirs of
their bodies, with remainder for lack of issue to Stephen Pypard
(hkewise deceased) son of the said Wilham for his life, remainder to
the right heirs of the said Wilham, and that the same ought by the
form of the gift to remain etc. (as above).

MEMBRANE 23.

July 10. To John Rokewode escheator in Suffolk. Order to take the fealty
Westminster, of Warin del Isle knight according to the form of a schedule enclosed,
in presence of Osbert Hamelyn and Maud his wife or of their attorneys,
if being warned they will attend, to make a partition into two parts
of the manor and advowson of Hintelesham, and to dehver to the said
Warin for hfe his purparty thereof together with the issues
of that purparty taken since the death of Margaret who was
wife of the said Warin, sending such partition under

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1376. Membrane 23 — cont.

to be enrolled in chancery ; as the king has learned by inquisi-
tion, taken by the escheator, that by fine levied in the lung's
court with his licence the said Margaret at her death held the premises
in fee tail by gift of Geoffrey Gilbard to Wilhara Pypard knight and
Margery his wife (both deceased) and to the heirs male of their bodies,
with remainder for lack of such issue to Robert fltz Elya sometime
her husband and the said Margaret and to the heirs of their bodies,
remainder for lack of issue to the right heirs of the said William,
that the said William and Margery died without issue male, and the
said Robert without issue by the said Margaret, whereby the same
ought by the form of the gift to remain to the right heirs of the said
WilUam, that the said manor and advowson are held in chief by the
service of rendering one sparrowhawk {nisum) a year or 2s. to the king,
that Gerard del Isle, son of the said Warin and of Margaret one of the
daughters of the said WilUam, and the said Maud wife of Osbert of
full age another of his daughters are his cousins and next heirs, and
that the said Warin ought to hold for life a moiety of the premises by
the courtesy of England by reason of issue between him and the said
Margaret begotten.

Vacated, because otherwise below.

July 20. Order to the sherifi of the said county (sic) to cause a coroner to be
Westminster, elected instead of Ralph Solers, who is dead.

July 17. To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon the petition of Master Paul
Westminster. Gabriel of Spain, to deliver to him without delay all his goods by the
sheriffs arrested which he may without covin prove before them to be
his, the arrest of goods of the merchants of Florence by the king's
command notvvithstanding ; as his petition shews that all his goods
in the house of John Credy merchant of Elorence of the society of
Stross' are arrested among the goods of the said merchants which the
king commanded the sheriffs to arrest, as if he were a merchant of
Florence which he is not ; and it is the king's will that the same be
no longer kept under arrest by colour thereof. By C.

July 25. To James Botiller justiciary of Ireland and Robert archbishop of
Westminster. Dubhn chancellor of Ireland. Order by writs under the great seal
of Ireland to cause the men of Ireland last coming to the council in
England for the commons of the counties, cities and boroughs
of Ireland to have of the said commons, namely every man of the
commons of the county, city or borough for which he was elected,
their reasonable expenses in coming thither, there abiding, and thence
returning to their own again.

[Foidera, with erroneous reference to m. 24 ; also Rep. on Dignity of
a Peer, iv. p. 669, and Prynne, Parliamentary Writs, iv. p. 308, both
with erroneovs reference to m. 23(Z.]

July 10. To John Rokewode escheator in Suffolk. Order to take the fealties
Westminster, of Warin del Isle knight and Osbert Hamelyn according to the form
of a schedvde enclosed, in presence of the said Warin, Osbert and
Maud wife of the said Osbert or of their attorneys, if being warned they
will attend, to make a partition into two equal parts of the manor and
advowson of Hintehsham, and to cause the said Warin to have seisin
of his purparty for life by the courtesy of England together with the

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1376. Membrane 23 — cont.

issues thereof taken since the death of Margaret who was his wife, and
the said Osbert and Maud of their purparty, saving to the king the
relief of Osbert and Maud if any be due, and sending such partition
to be enrolled in chancery ; as the king has learned by inquisition,
taken at the king's command by Richard de Waterden late escheator,
that by fine levied in the king's court with his licence the said Margaret
at her death held the said manor and advowson as jointly enfeoffed
with Robert fitz EUs (likewise deceased) sometime her husband by
gift of Geoffrey Gilbard to WilUam Pipard knight and Margery his
wife (both deceased) and to the heirs male of their bodies, with
remainder for lack of such issue to the said Robert and Margaret and
to the heirs of their bodies, remainder for lack of issue to the said
WiUiam's right heirs, that the said Wilham and Margery died without
issue male and the said Robert without issue by the said Margaret,
wherefore the premises ought by the form of the gift to remain to the
right heirs of the said Wilham, that the said manor is held in chief
by the service of rendering to the king one sparrowhawk (nisum) a year
or 25., that Gerard del Isle aged 15, son of the said Warin and Margaret
one of the said William's daughters, and the said Maud wife of Osbert
of full age another of his daughters are the said Wilham' s cousins
and next heirs, and that the said Warin ought to hold for life a moiety
of the premises by the courtesy of England by reason of issue between
him and the said Margaret begotten.

MEMBRANE 22.

July 5. To the baiUffs of Wynchelse. Order, upon the petition of Henry

Westminster. Byrwyn and WUUam Courtenay burgesses of Neuport in the Isle of
Wight, by maiaprise of John Helyer and Thomas Bouer of the county
of Suthampton to dehver to the petitioners a crayer by the said baihflEs
arrested and the salt therein ; as their petition shews that
they lately bought the said crayer of certain men of
Pljrmmuth, being laded with salt in the port of Shamelord
within the hberty of Neuport, that the crayer with the salt
is without cause arrested at Wynchelse by the said baihfifs, and
that they are ready to answer the king and all others who will prosecute
a cause against them, and to stand to right in all things ; and the
said John and Thomas have mainperned in chancery that they shall
be ready so to do.

July 2. To John de Cavendissh and Thomas de Ingelby justices appointed

Westminster, to hold pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to command
an inquisition which remains to be taken in a cause before the king
between the king and Roger de Clifford knight concerning the manor
of Anescote co. Norhampton to be taken before one of the said justices
or before some other of the king's justices.

June 18. To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order, upon the petition of
Westminster. Thomas prior of St. Bartholomew Smythefeld London, if in a plea
pending before them in the busting of London without the king's
writ between Adam Rous ' leche ' and the said prior concermng the
unlawful taking and detenue of chattels of the said Adam proceedings
have been had and allegation made as hereinafter mentioned, to
, proceed therein with what speed they conveniently may, doing speedy

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1376. Membrane 22 — cont.

justice to the parties according to the law and custom of the said
city such allegation notwithstanding, provided they proceed not to
rendering of judgment without advising the king ; as the said petition
shews that the prior has avowed that the taking of the naam
aforesaid in certain tenements in the parish of St. Mildred in
the Poultry which were of Robert Moton, by reason of a
certain rent therefrom issuing which pertains to his said church
and to him and is in arrear, is lawful and reasonable, shewing
also that the plaintiff in his pleading has alleged that lately the king
by letters patent granted those tenements to him for Ufe, and after by
other letters patent confirmed his estate therein to the said Adam
and his heirs for ever, and that so he ought not to proceed in that
plea without advising the king, and shewing that by reason of that
allegation the mayor and sheriffs have deferred and do yet defer to
proceed therein.

July 12. To Edmund the king's son earl of Cantebrigge constable of Dovorre
Westminster, castle and warden of the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant. Order
of the issues of the said castle to pay to John Begyn now parson of the
parish church within the same the arrears of 9 marks a year for the
time he has been parson thereof, and henceforward to pay him that
sum every year at Christmas, Easter, Midsummer and Michaelmas
by even portions so long as the said earl shall be constable, taking the
said parson's acquittance ; as on 12 November in the 38th year of his
reign the king by letters patent granted to Richard Benet late parson
thereof and to his successors 9 marks a year to be taken as aforesaid
by the hands of the constable for the time being over and above
6 marks which he took yearly of the issues and profits of the castle.

July 12. To Edmund Laurence escheator in Lancashire. Order to remove
Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with a moiety of the manor
of Ulverston in Fourneys taken into the king's hand by the death of
Joan who was wife of John de Coupeland, deUvering up any issues
thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the
escheator, that the said Joan held that moiety for life, that it is held
of others than the king, and that the king has at present no right to
keep the same in his hand.

July 13. To Nicholas Potjrn searcher in the port of London or his representa-

Westminster. five there. Order of the king's favour to deliver without delay to
Marcanus {sic) Caridany and Lawrence de Murchua brethren of
Ireland 19 marks 6«. id. of the said Marianus and Lawrence by him
arrested in that port it is said, provided they take not the money
with them to foreign parts save by exchange.

July 10. To Gilbert Aymeri merchant of Lumbardy in the -city of London.

Westminster. Licence tQ make to Roger de Clune clerk a letter of exchange to his
fellows dwelHng in foreign parts for \5l. there payable to the s^id
Roger's proctor.

July 12. The hke to the said Gilbert, for payment in foreign parts of 10 marks
Westminster, to John Beaugrant chaplain.

July 19. To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order to deUver to Margaret
Westmins^ter. de Burgherssh a ' crane ' situate upon the river Thames, ten cellars

376 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 22 — cont.

and another tenement in the Vintry ; as on 16 June last the king by
writ ordered the mayor and sheriffs to take into his hand and safe
keep to the king's use all lands and tenements of Richard Lyouns
late citizen of London in their bailiwick, answering at the exchequer
for the issues thereof ; and now by complaint made on behalf of the
said Margaret it is shewn the king that they have taken the premises
into his hand [among] other tenements of the said Richard, although
she demised the same to the said Richard from year to year and he
had no other estate therein, wherefore she has prayed for remedy ;
and by certificate of the sheriffs sent into chancery at his command
the king has learned that the said tenements and ' crane ' are of
the said Margaret, that she demised them to the said Richard for a
yearly farm, and that 8L 8s. M. thereof are in arrear to her. It is the
king's will that the mayor and sheriffs be thereof discharged toward
him.

June 26. To the captain of the town of Calais. Order to arrest and take
Westminster. Peter de Stapelton clerk wherever found within his bailiwick within
hberties or without, and when taken to cause him forthwith to be
brought before the justices at Westminster to answer touching the
matters hereinafter rehearsed according to the law and custom of
England, bringing thither this writ ; as lately being informed that
the said Peter caused John de Moreton, Robert de Moreton and John
Saundesson to be cited to answer in an alien court without the realm
touching their lay fee in Whitbeme, there prosecuting a plea
concerning the same, and doing and procuring to be done many other
things to the prejudice of the king and crown and to the hurt of the
said John, Robert and John, the king by writ ordered the sheriff of
Northumberland by true men of his bailiwick to give the said Peter
warning at Whitbeme to be before the said justices one month after
Easter last to answer to the king for his contempt and to the said
John, Robert and John concerning their damages according to the
ordinance and agreement in such case made by common counsel of
the realm, and for that he came not at the day set the said Peter
was put out of the king's protection, as appears by the record and
process thereupon made, which the king has caused to come before
him in chancery ; and now the king has information that he is
wandering to and fro in divers counties of England and elsewhere
within the king's power, seeking to hide himself in order that he may
not be judged concerning the contempt and damages aforesaid, and
it is the king's wUl that he escape not without punishment.
The like to the following :

The keepers of the passage in the port of Dovorre.

The keepers of the passage in the port of Sandewich.

The keepers of the passage in the port of London.

July 22. To the sheriff of Middlesex. Order to take Hugh Herle clerk

Westminster, wherever found within his baiUwick, and to cause him with all possible

speed to come before the king and coimcil, there to answer touching

certain alleged contempts committed against the king and his court

- and other matters which shall then be laid before him, and further

to do as the council shall direct, bringing thither this writ. By 0.

July 2. To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Notification that, for

-WestminBter. particular causes laid before the king and council, the king by advice

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1376. Membrane 22 — cont.

of the council has revoked letters patent of protection to last Until
All Saints next, granted on 29 June last to William Norton ' sadeler,'
who was journeying over sea on the king's service it was said in the
company of Hugh de Calvyle captain of the town of Calais, there to
abide for furnishing the said town, in order that the sheriffs may
proceed in a plea pending before them without the king's writ between
Robert Colham ' armurer ' and the said Wilham concerning an alleged
trespass, and may further do as by the law and custom of the said
city ought to be done, the said protection notwithstanding.

July 1. To Wilham Latymere late constable of Dovorre castle or his late

Westminster, lieutenant. Order to dehver by indenture to Edmund earl of Cante-
brigge the king's son now constable of the said castle or to his
lieutenant the lord of Poys the king's prisoner who is in the said
WilUam's custody, there to be kept in safe custody. It is the king's
wiU that the said Wilham be thereof discharged toward him, and
he has commanded the said constable or lieutenant to receive the
said prisoner. By C. in pari.

To the king's son Edmund earl of Cantebrigge constable of
Dovorre castle, or to his Heutenant. Order to receive by indenture from
Wilham de Latymere late constable of the said castle or his lieutenant
the lord of Poys the king's prisoner who is in their custody ; as the
king by writ has commanded the said WiUiam or his lieutenant to
dehver the said prisoner to the said earl or his lieutenant to be kept
in safe custody. By C. as above.

July 6. To Gilbert Culwen escheator in Yorkshire. Order to suffer William

Westminster, de Cusyngton knight, who lately took to wife Elizabeth who was
wife of John de Moubray deceased tenant in chief, which Elizabeth
died on the morrow of the Assumption last as is found by inquisition
taken at the king's command before the escheator, to demand and
levy without let all sums and profits of the demesne lands of all manors
and other lands which were of the said John's heritage and which by
fine levied in the king's court the said Wilham and Elizabeth held
for her life, which profits are in the hands of tenants at will or neifs
of those manors and lands and are due or demanded for the terms
of Martinmas or St. Andrew then next for the farm of com, meadow
or pasture growing upon such demesne lands the same year, together
with the profits and emoluments of farms, mills and toll to the said
manors and lands pertaining until the morrow aforesaid, provided
that after that day the king be contented of the rent of free tenants
of the same, if any there be, at the accustomed terms. By 0.

Membrane 21.

June 12. To Nicholas Somerton escheator in the county of Suthampton,
Westminster. Order to cause William son and heir of Katherine who was wife of
Giles de Estcote and a tenant in chief to have seisin of his said mother's
lands taken into the king's hand by her death and by reason of his
nonage ; as he proved his age before Oliver de Harnham late escheator,
and the king has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [31001.]

To John atte Hale escheator in Dorset. Like order ; as the said
Wilham proved his age before the said Oliver in the county of
Suthampton. By p.s. (the same writ).

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1376. Membrane 21 — cont.

May 28. To Philip fitz Waryn knight. Order to pay to John Maheu one
Westminster, of the grooms of the king's chamber 20s. every year so long as a
messuage and one oaruoate of land in Leop and Eukesbury shall be
in the said Philip's hand by reason of the nonage of John son and heir
of Richard Rous tenant in cliief, taking his acquittance for every
payment ; as on 1 April last the king by letters patent granted to
the said John Maheu for his good service 20s. to be taken every year
of the yearly farm due to the king for the said messuage and land, which
are in the said Philip's hand by the king's commission, by the hands
of the said PhiUp or of other the farmer or guardian thereof so long
as the same shall be in the king's hand for the cause aforesaid.
Et erat patens.

June 27. To Nicholas de Somerton escheator In the county of Suthampton.
Westminster. Order to deliver the manor of Chalghdon in dower to William de
Ufford earl of Suffolk and Isabel his wiie, who was wife of John
Lestrange of Blakemere tenant in chief ; as of his favour the king
by letters patent has pardoned the said earl the trespass he committed
in taking to wife without the king's licence the said Isabel who was
the king's widow, and the said Isabel the trespass which she committed
in so marrying him, and all that pertains to the king in that
behalf, and at their suit, wilhng that the said earl and Isabel should
have her dower of the lands, fees and advowsons of the said John
Bometimc her husband those trespasses notwithstanding, with their
assent and the assent of Richard now earl of Arundell and other the
executors of Richard late earl of Arundell to whom the king lately
committed the wardship of the said John's lands until the lawful age of
his heir, the king has assigned to the said William and Isabel as her
dower the manors of Chalghdon co. Suthampton and Cheswarthyn
CO. Salop, 40 marks of rent to be taken every year at the Annuncia-
tion and Michaelmas by even portions of the manor of Blakemere,
and 10 marks of rent to be taken as aforesaid of the manor of
Dodyngton co. Salop. By p.s. [31010.]

June 27. To WiUiam Walshale escheator in Salop. Order to deliver in dower
Westminster, to William de Ufford earl of Suffolk and Isabel his wife the manor of
Cheswarthjm, 40 marks of rent to be taken every year (as above)
of the manor of Blakemere, and 10 marks of rent of the manor of
Dodyngton which, among other lands etc. of John Lestrange of Blake-
mere tenant in chief, whose wife the said Isabel was, the king has
assigned for her dower. By p.s. (the same writ).

July 3. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to stay their

Westminster, demand made upon the merchants of Newcastle upon Tyne for wool,
hides or woolfells by them- taken over sea between Michaelmas in
the 48th year of the reign and Michaelmas follo\ving, for which they
truly paid customs, subsidies and other duties to the king's customers
in that port to his use, not troubhng or grieving the said merchants
and customers for taking the same over [although] they exceeded
the number granted in the king's writs, and [although] without the
king's licence they were taken to other ports [than] to the staple of
Calais, but charging the said customers with the customs, subsidies
and duties aforesaid ; as the king willing to shew favour to the said
merchants has granted that they and any of them shall not be

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379

1376.

Membrane 21 — cont.

impeached for any wool, hides or woolfells so taken over between
those dates for which they paid customs etc., though the same
exceeded the said number and were without the king's hcence taken
elsewhere than to the said staple. By C. in pari.

July 8. Order to the sheriff of Cantebrigge to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of Adam Hobeldod, who is abiding continually without
Cambridgeshire, wherefore he has not leisure to exercise the office of
coroner in that county.

May 12. To John Welde escheator in Essex. Order in presence of Ingelram

Westminster, de Coucy earl of Bedford and Isabel the king's daughter his wife,
to whom the king has committed the wardship of the lands of John
Talbot tenant in chief until the lawful age of his heir, or in presence of
their attorneys if being warned they will attend, to assign to John
Seyntcler knight and Katherine his wife, who was wife of the said
deceased, dower of his said lands taken into the king's hand by his death
and by reason of the nonage of his heir ; as lately while she was a widow
the king gave the said Katherine licence to marry whom she would
of the king's allegiance.
The like to the following :

Edmund Brugge escheator in Herefordshire.
WiUiam Walshale escheator in Salop.
Richard Ryal escheator in Worcestershire.

July 6. To the collectors in the port of Lenne of the custom upon wool,

Westminster, hides and woolfells. Order, for particular causes laid before the
king and council in parliament, to pay nought to Richard Lyons and
Richard Fraunceys merchants of the city of London by virtue of any
command of the king to the collectors addressed concerning the taking
of any sums of money in that port which are in arrear, nor to suffer
aught to be so paid to them ; as lately the king was by letters patent
bound to Master Paunce de Controno deceased in 4,177 marks payable
at set terms, which letters are by certain persons given up in the king's
receipt, and on 3 February in the 48th year of his reign for giving up those
letters patent, in recompense for the said sum whereof the king is
discharged toward the said Paunce, and for chevance of 8,354 marks
which at the mediation and procurement of the said Richard and
Richard their proctors the king received as a loan of the persons
aforesaid, the king by letters patent acknowledged that he was bound
to the said Richard and Richard in 12,531 marks payable to them,
their executors or assigns, of the customs and subsidies in the ports
of Great Jernemuth, Lenne, St. Botolph and Hull, to wit taking in
the port of Lenne by indenture to be made between the customers
there and the said Richard and Richard or their attorneys all customs
and subsidies upon wool, hides and woolfells thenceforward passing
out of that port until the said Richard and Richard should be contented
of 5,265 marks 6*. 8d. of the said sum, and the residue in those other
ports ; and the king by writ commanded the treasurer and the barons
of the exchequer to search the account of the collectors in the said
port rendered at the exchequer and to certify under the exchequer seal
what is in arrear to the said Richard and Richard of the aforesaid sum,
and they have certified accordingly that search being made it is found
in the account of Richard de Normanton and John Dopkyng collectors

380

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 21 — cont.

there from 18 December at the end of the 47th year of the reign to
Michaelmas following that allowance is made them of 1,630Z. 12s. 6^d.
paid to the said Richard and Richard in part of the said sum, wherefore
1,879Z. 14s. IJrf. is in arrear.

MEMBRANE 20.
July 3. To Edmund Bruge escheator in Gloucestershire. Order of the

Westminster, issues of the manor of Irenacton to pay to Poncius son of Nicholas
PojTitz the arrears since the death of John Poyntz knight tenant in
chief of 100s. a year, and henceforward to pay him that sum every year
for life, taking his acquittance ; as lately upon the finding of an
inquisition, taken by the escheator at the king's command, that the
said John at his death held the said manor by knight service of Hugh
earl of Stafford, and that long before his death he granted to the
said Poncius a yearly rent of 100s. for life to be thereof taken, the
said Poncius petitioned the king to content him thereof, shewing that
by virtue of that gift he was thereof possessed from the time of the
grant, namely from the feast of the Purification in the 42nd year of
the reign until the said John's death, and that the same is in arrear
since the said John's death for that the said manor is taken into the
king's hand by his death and by reason of the nonage of [his heir] ;
and after by another inquisition, by the escheator likewise taken at
the king's command, it is found that at the time he made the aforesaid
grant the said John was seised of the said manor to him, his heirs and
assigns, and was of full age, that the saidPoncius peaceably took that rent
from the time of the grant to the said John's death, and never made
a release of his estate therein to any person, and that the said manor
is held of the said earl ; and the said Poncius has produced in chancery
the writing which witnesses the said grant, by reason whereof the
king's Serjeants being summoned in chancery and examined touching
the premises could say or allege nought effectual for the king wherefore
the said Poncius ought not to take the said rent for Ufe, wherefore it
is determined that he shall take the same for life according to the
said grant, and the arrears since the said John's death.

July 6. To the warden of the stannaries in Devon for the time being. Strict

Westminster, order to desist altogether henceforward from inflicting extortions,
oppressions and grievances as hereinafter mentioned upon the people
of Devon, and to cause the tirmers to be reasonably ruled and furnished
according to the due meaning of the charter hereinafter recited and
to the king's will, declaration and intent, not troubling or grieving
any man or suffering any to be troubled or grieved contrary thereto ;
as to amend the stannaries in Devon and for the peace and advantage
of his tinners, Kling Edward I by charter, confirmed by the king,
granted that all such tinners working in the stannaries which were
his demesne should while there working be free and quit of pleas of
neifty and of all pleas and plaints which concern the king's court,
that the warden or his representative should hold all pleas between
the tinners, and all pleas concerning trespasses, plaints and contracts
between the tinners and foreigners arising in places wherein they work,
and that they might dig tin and turf for smelting (findend') tin
everywhere in Devon upon the lands, moors and wastes of the king
and of others whatsoever ; and now as well the lords as the commons
-and poor meB-of the county by their petition presented in this

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1376. Membrane 20 — cont.

parliament for their peace and for bettering their estate have prayed
the king to declare all things doubtful, inconsistent and dark in that
charter contained, shewing that the warden and tinners misunder-
standing the same have by colour thereof infhcted great number of
extortions, oppressions and grievances upon them and other the
king's subjects, taking no heed to cease therefrom ; and desiring to
do away all ambiguity and grievance, as he is bound to do, with the
assent and advice of the prelates, earls and barons and of other
the priQces and nobles sitting in the present parhament, the king
wills, declares and decrees, and it is his intent that certain words
above expressed be taken and understood as follows, namely those
who work in the stannaries while working therein shall be clearly
understood of workmen labouring in the stannaries -ivithout fraud and
covin, and not of other men or men labouring elsewhere, and in regard to
the article that the warden or his representative shall hold all pleas
between the tinners, and all pleas concerning trespasses, plaints and
contracts between the tinners and foreigners arising in places where
they work within the stannaries, his jurisdiction shall clearly extend
according to the words of the charter to places where the said workmen
are at work and not elsewhere or otherwise. By C. in pari.

Et erat patens.

The Uke to the warden of the stannaries in Cornwall or to his
representative. By C. in pari.

Et erat patens.

July 12. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to view the
Westminster, account of the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of
Newcastle upon Tyne and, if assured that Thomas de Horton and
Robert de Raynton both of Newcastle upon Tyne truly paid the customs,
subsidies and other duties for the wool, woolfeUs and hides hereinafter
mentioned, not to trouble them for taking the same over to foreign
parts notwithstanding that without the king's licence they were
brought to other parts than the staple of Calais ; as on their behalf
the king has learned that the said Thomas eleven days before
Michaelmas in the 48th year of the reign in that port laded woolfeUs
to the amount of 9 sacks of wool, and the said Robert after that feast
2J sacks 5 stone of wool, 5 dakers of hides and 5 hides, and without
the king's licence caused them to be taken to foreign parts other than
the said staple, wherefore petition is made to the king for aid, shewing
that they are afraid of being impeached toward the king for taking
over the same although before so doing they paid the customs etc.
thereupon.

July 10. To the same. Order, as at another time was commanded, to stay
Westminster, their demand made upon Robert de Rauynton, Simon de Burgh, William
Jonesson, Thomas de Horton, Stephen de Shrop and John Patt natives
and merchants of Newcastle upon Tyne for wool, hides or woolfeUs
by them taken over to foreign parts between 19 September in the
47th year of the reign and Michaelmas in the 49th year for which
they paid to the customers in the port of Newcastle upon Tyne
customs, subsidies and other duties, not troubhng the said merchants
and customers for taking them over although the same exceeded the
number in the king's writs granted to them and were without his
licence brought to other parts than to the staple of Calais, but charging

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1376. Membrane 20— cont.

the customers with the customs etc. so paid, and certifying in chancery
under the exchequer . seal if there be any cause wherefore they ought
not so to do ; as wilhng to shew favour to the said merchants, the
king has granted that they or any of them shall not be impeached
for so doing.

July 12. To all and singular the sheriffs, stewards of liberties, mayors, baiUffs,
Westminster, ministers and lieges in Ireland within liberties and without to whom etc.
Order, under the pain hereinafter mentioned, not to trouble or grieve
the sovereign and burgesses of the town of Clonmell in Ireland or
any of them contrary to the statute lately published at Westminster,
wherein it is contained (among other things) that no man shall within
a market town or without by colour of purchase or otherwise cause
corn of any prelate, man of rehgion or other clerk or layman to be
threshed, or such corn, victuals or other goods to be taken contrary
to the will and licence of the owner or keeper thereof, and that no
man shall take horses, oxen, carts, wains, ships or boats to make
carriage withal but by the owner's will, and if taken by his will shall
forthwith content him according to their agreement, and that any man
who shall offend against the premises, and shall be thereof convicted,
shall be committed to the king's prison and ransomed according to
the magnitude of his trespass as to the king and his court shall seem
good ; as now on behalf of the sovereign and the commonalty of the
said town it is shewn the king that certain evildoers, averring that
they are purveyors and other ministers of nobles and others, have
heretofore caused corn of divers burgesses of the town to be threshed,
and the said corn and other victuals there to be taken against their
will, not contenting them for the same according to the statute,
wherefore they have prayed the king for remedy ; and it is the king's
will that the statute be kept unbroken.
Et erat patens.

July 14. To Robert Waleys and Geoffrey Sterlyng. Order not to meddle

Westminster, in the levy, collection or receipt of the customs upon goods and
merchandise within the metes and bounds hmited in a grant made
to George de Felbrigge the king's esquire and Wilham Elys of Jernemuth
so long as they shall have those customs, saving to the king any
forfeitures ; as on 9 August in the 45th year' of his reign for a set
yearly farm the king by letters patent granted to the said George
and William for five years from Michaelmas then next all customs
due of goods and merchandise whatsoever, wool, hides and woolfells
excepted, in the port of Great Jernemuth and in other the ports
and places from thence to Blakeneye and at Blakeneye on the
one side and to Tillebury on the other side, saving always
the Uberties granted by the king and his forefathers to the
merchants of Hanse in Almain ; and being after unmindful of that
grant, the king has now newly appointed the said Robert and
Geoffrey to levy, collect and receive to his use during pleasure the
said customs in the port of Gippewich and in singular the places
from thence along the sea coast to Great Jernemuth on the one side
and Colcestre on the other and at those towns ; and it is the king's
will that his said grant shall take effect.

July 16. To Richard Ryhale escheator in Worcestershire. Order to remove
Westminster., the king's, hand, and not to meddle further with the manors of

50 EDWARD III.— Paet II. 383

1376. Membrane 20 — cont.

Caldewell, Cokeseye, Orleton and Tymberhongle, one carucate of
land and 60s. of rent in Upthorp and Aldermaston, buUaries of seven
leads of brine in Wyche, 60s. of rent in Overton by Stanford and
Estham, two messuages and two carucates of land in Purshull,
Wjraterfold, Sallewarp, Holte and Elmerugge and the manor of
Wytteleye, all taken into the king's hand by the death of Dionysia
who was wife of Hugh de Cokesey, delivering up any issues thereof
taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that the said Dionysia at her death held no lands in that county in
chief nor of any other in her demesne as of fee, but held the residue
of the premises for life as jointly enfeoffed with her said husband
(Ukewise deceased) of others than the king by gift of Richard de
Bromhulle parson of Chaddesley and others to the said Hugh and
Dionysia and to the heirs of the said Hugh, and the manor of Wytteleye
in dower, which is likewise held of others than the king, and that
Walter de Cokeseye knight son of the said Hugh is his next heir and
of full age.

Membrane 19.

I July 14. To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon the petition of Roger Pygot
Westminster, and John Roche, if reasonable proof may be made before the sheriffs,
and if they shall be assured that a bale of striped cloth found in a
house in London which was of Richard Lyons, and two bales of
' cordewane ' there found containing 27 dozen, are the proper goods
of the said Roger and John respectively and not of the said Richard,
to cause the same to be dearrested and delivered to their respective
owners ; as their petition shews that because they were there found
the same were taken into the king's hand by the sheriffs, supposing them
to be of the said Richard, though they are not it is said, .and the
same are under arrest. By C.

Aug. 6. To James Botiller earl of Ormond justiciary of Ireland, and to

Westminster, the chancellor and treasurer of Ireland. Order to suffer all and
singular the king's lieges in Ireland without let to bring from time to
time all manner of corn, malt, fish and other victuals from thence
toEngland at their vnll, after payment of the customs, subsidies and other
duties thereupon, any command or ordinance heretofore made to the
contrary notwithstanding, and further to cause proclamation to be
made in singular the cities, ports and other places in Ireland where
need shall be on the king's behalf forbidding any minister, officer or
other person of whatsoever estate to hinder or disturb the said
lieges so doing or any of them, and if there be any cause
wherefore they ought not so to do, to certify such cause in the chancery
of England under their seals. By 0.

Aug. 13. To the bailiffs of Great Jernemuth and the collectors of customs

Westminster, and subsidies in that port. Order, upon the petition of Arnald
de Flaredjmg merchant of Holand, to take information touching the
matters hereinafter rehearsed and, if assured that the same are true,
and that the king was at another time contented of the customs,
subsidies and other duties for the wool and woolfells there mentioned,
to Rearrest without delay and deliver to the said Arnald the ship
hereinafter mentioned with the gear and other things by them arrested,
provided he shall pay the duties upon the said wool and woolfells

384 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane IQ—cont.

due at Calais ; as he has shewn the king that lately at Jememuth
he laded a ship of his with certain wool and woolfells to bring it to
the staple of Calais, that on his voyage at sea saihng direct towards
Calais the same was attacked by a barge of Normandy and by enemies
therein, insomuch that another ship in his company was by those
enemies taken in hostile manner, and so his ship was compelled to take
flight towards Seland as Avell to save his life and the life of his servants
as to save the said ship, wool and woolfells, that in Seland he unladed
the ship and, as he needs must, sold merchandise therein for
sustenance of his men and servants, that he has now touched
at the port of Jememuth with the said ship so unladed, and that the
said bailiffs and collectors have arrested and are detaining his ship
for that he brought not the wool and woolfells aforesaid to the said staple,
which he might not do as he avers. By the great council.

Aug. 25. To John atte Hale escheator in Somerset and Dorset. Order to
Westminster, suffer the prior and convent of Abbotesbury to have the keeping of
that abbey, now void by the death of Henry de Tolre the last abbot
and in the king's hand by reason of the vacancy, and of all the
temporalities thereof with all goods and property thereto belonging,
and the free administration and disposal of the same, not meddling
therewith by reason of this vacancy, saving to the king during the
vacancy the knights' fees and advowsons to the abbey belonging ;
as on 22 November in the 35th year of the reign the king of his favour,
for the rehef of the said abbey which is of his foundation and depressed
by many adversities in these days, granted by letters patent to the
abbot and convent for a set farm to be rendered to the king for that
vacancy that at the next vacancy the prior and convent for the time
being should have the keeping of the abbey etc. {as above) as fully
as the abbot and convent used to have in any times past when the
see was filled, disposing of the same as they should see best to the
advantage of the abbey, and that no escheator or other minister
of the king should during that vacancy enter the said abbey or
temporaUties to do aught that concerns his office, saving to the king
the knights' fees and advowsons as aforesaid.

The like to Nicholas de Somerton escheator in Wiltesir.

Aug. 27. To the mayor and baiUfts of the city of Cork in Ireland. Order
Westminster, to cause John Droup citizen of Cork, lately chosen by the said mayor
and bailiffs and the coipmonalty of Cork to come for them at the
king's command to the council in England, to have of the said
commonalty his reasonable expenses in coming thither, there abiding
and thence returning to his own again, by such ways and means as
shaU seem to them best, distraining and compelling any found rebellious
therein to contribute to such expenses, every man according to his
estate and means ; as on behalf of the said John the king has learned
that, though he was chosen and came as aforesaid, certain of the said
commonalty are gainsaying to contribute to his expenses, although
he was chosen by their common assent.

[Ref. on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 669, mih erroneous reference to
TO. 19d.]

Aug. 24. To Th. bishop of Exeter. Request to admit and institute William
Pleahey. de Aylesham clerk to the church of Lanteglos in the diocese of Exeter

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1376. Membrane 19 — cont.

by virtue of the king's first presentation, notwithstanding the king's
later presentation of John de Walthani his clerk, which he hereby
revokes ; as lately by letters patent the king presented the said Wilham
to that church, being void and in his gift it was said, and being
unmindful thereof after by other letters patent presented the said
John ; but it is the king's will that the first presentation shall take
effect.

Membrane 18.

July 16. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order, upon the
Westminster, petition of Master Robert de Wykford archbishop of Dublin and
late constable of Bourdeaux, to stay their demand upon him made
for the revenues or profits of castles, towns, provostries, baiUwicks
and other like things given by Edward prince of Wales, John
king of Castille and Leon and duke of Lancastre late the king's
lieutenant in Aquitaine, or by Thomas de Felton seneschal
of Aquitaine over and above that which by his oath and by
testimony of the controller of Bourdeaux castle they shall be assured
that the said archbishop received not {sic), or by like oath and testimony
of possessions occupied by the king's enemies which used to be in the
king's hands, discharging him at the exchequer, notwithstanding the
revocation, by the king's letters patent lately made with advice of the
council, of all gifts in the duchy of Aquitaine to any person whatsoever
not made by the king or by him confirmed ; as the said petition shews
that by advice of the council it was ordained that, notwithstanding
the aforesaid command was in general terms, the constable should
suffer some persons to use and enjoy without let gifts to them made,
as he should find needful at his coming by advice of the king's council
at Bourdeaux, for fear of greater expense and to avoid divers perils
and hurts that might thereby arise, prapng his discharge of the said
revenues and profits over and above what he so received, and of
possessions occupied as aforesaid.

To the same. Order by oath of Master Robert de Wykford
archbishop of Dublin and late constable of Bourdeaux and by testimony
of the controller of Bourdeaux to allow the said constable in his account
at the exchequer all payments and liveries by him made for artillery
at the command of John king, of CastiUe and Leon and Thomas de
Felton seneschal of Gascony, and of the lord of Lesparre and Robert
Rous late mayor of Bourdeaux after the said king of Castille took
passage towards England ; as he made divers such payments to
divers persons, as the king has learned.

July 25. To the same. Order to make allowance to Master Robert de
Westminster. Wykford archbishop of Dublin in his account at the exchequer for
the bows, arrows and bowstrings by him deHvered to Thomas de
Mebbume treasurer of the duke of Brittany for defence and rescue
of the castle of Bre^ ; as by good dehberation it was lately appointed
by William earl of Salisbury, late captain of the fleet that was at sea
and the king's lieutenant for that service, and by John de Neville
lieutenant of the said duke, that the said archbishop, being then
constable of Bourdeaux and there present, should of the king's artillery
in his keeping deliver for that service to the said Thomas 100 bows,
200 sheaves of arrows and 200 bowstrings, as appears by letters patent
of the said earl and John produced and delivered in chancery.

cb25

386 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 18 — cont.

July 4. To Nicholas de Audele and Elizabeth Ills wife, tenants of the castle

Westminster, and lordship of Neuport in Kemoys. Strict order under pain of
forfeiture to do their suit to the county of Penbrolce as they are bound
according to the agreements hereinafter recited, doing nought which
[may tend] to prejudice or impair the hberties and privileges of the
king therein contained, ceasing altogether to do wrong to the king's
men and tenants there, and so behaving in the matter that the king
shall have no matter for wrath against them as those who impugn his
privileges and liberties ; as on 5 November [ *] Edward I agreement
was made between William de Valencia earl of Penbroke
and WiUiam Martyn lord of Kemoys, whereby the said
Wilham Martjm acknowledged that he and his heirs were bound
to do suit to the county of Penbroke from county to county for the
land of Kemoys, that the said earl and Joan his wife and the said
Joan's heirs should have cognisance in all the land of Kemoys of
rape, arson in time of peace, forestall, treasure trove, of appeals of
manslaughter and of other felonies without the manner whatsoever,
also the forswearing of felons in church, and the office of coroner
concerning manslaughter, the bailiffs of the said William [Martyn] and
his heirs being nevertheless warned to be present if they would, saving
to William Martyn and his heirs and to their baihffs there the attach-
ment and judgment of such felons found in the land of Kemoys who
should be so adjudged before the coroners, unless there should be
an appeal thereupon -without the manner, that the said earl and Joan
and the heirs of Joan should have cognisance of wrongs and trespasses
of Wilham Martyn and his heirs and of their baihffs there, and pleas
of fresh force as well of farms as of free tenants, the running of all
manner of writs by seal of the chancery of Penbroke, the execution
thereof, and all tilings thereto pertaining, that William Martyn should
have cognisance of all other pleas arising within the precinct of all the
land of Kemoys which in his court of Kemoys might be duly determined,
save for default of William Martyn, his heirs or their bailiffs, where they
should be remiss in doing justice or should deny justice, and then the
said earl and Joan and the heirs of Joan should for correction lay to
their hands, and that Wilham Martyn and his heirs should without
gainsaying of the said earl and Joan or of the heirs of Joan have other
liberties which he and his ancestors used heretofore ; and now the king
is informed that the said Nicholas and Ehzabeth have refused and
do yet refuse to make suit as aforesaid though lawfully due, have hindered
the king ana his ministers there from exercising the liberties and
privileges in those agreements contained, and have committed and
cease not daily to commit great number of wrongs against the king
and his tenants there, in contempt of the king and to the prejudice
and disherison of the heir, although by the death of John de Hastynges
earl of Pembroke and by reason of the nonage of John his son and
heir the county of Pembroke is now in the king's hand, whereat the
king is moved to anger.

July 3L To Alan de Buxhill constable of the Tower of London, or to his

Westminster, heutenant. Order by mainprise of Robert Knolles knight and Richard

Grenacres knight to set free Robert Grenacres knight from the prison

of the Tower ; as the said Robert Knolles and Richard have

The year omitted.

50 EDWARD III.— Part II.

387

1376.

Membrane 18 — cont.

mainpemed under a pain of 500 marks or their bodies to have his
body before the king in chancery in the quinzaine of Michaelmas
next. By C. with assent of John king of Castille.

July 22. To the treasurer and the chamberlains. Order to levy and deliver to

Westminster. Richard de Ravenser the king's clerk, keeper of the hanaper of chancery,
for payment to Margaret Mareschall countess of Norffolk of 100 marks
which the king has granted her, a tally of 100 marks paid in the
hanaper by William de Ufford earl of Suffolk to have the king's letters
patent of pardon for certain trespasses by him committed in aliening
mthout the king's licence the manors of Hollesle and Donyngworth
CO. Suffolk which are held in chief. By K.

June 27. To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon the petition of Henry de
Westminster. Selby of Kjmgeston upon Hull, if assured that the facts stated are
true, to cause that which is due for freight to the said Henry to be made
of the wine herein mentioned or of other goods and chattels of Richard
Lyons, and to pay the same to the said Henry or to his attorney,
taldng his acquitttance ; as his petition shews that twelve tuns one
pipe of wine of the said Richard were lately at Bourdeaux laded in a
ship of the said Henry called the ' Christofore ' of Hull to be brought
to the city of London, and that the -wine after it was brought thither
■was among other goods and chattels of the said Richard seized by
the sheriffs into the king's hand at the king's command by assent
and advice of the lords and great men of the realm in this parliament,
the said Henry not being contented for the freight thereof. By C.
The like to the said sheriffs in favour of Thomas Bakere master of
a ship called the ' Seinte Marie cogg ' of London, for freight of fifteen
tuns and one pipe of wine. By C.

July 12. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order of the king's favour to restore

Westminster, to Henry Carleton clerk, if he was not a fugitive, his goods and chattels
taken into the king's hand for the cause hereinafter mentioned, also
his lands ; as the said clerk was indicted before John de Cavendissh
and his fellows, justices appointed to hold pleas before the king, for
the robbery of one horse price 40s. with one pack price 100s. from
John Poulemer at Knottyngwode co. Middlesex, and at the request
of the abbot of Westminster the ordinary was after by the said justices
delivered to him according to the benefit of clergy, and there lawfully
purged his innocence of that charge, as the said abbot has signified
to the king.

July 10, To William Hger escheator in Ireland. Order to remove the king's
Westminster, hand, and not to meddle further with the towns of Rosse, Hervyesilond,
Catherlagh and Casterton in Fohord and the baronies of Hound and
Oldecrosse taken into the king's hand by the death of John earl of
Pembroke, delivering to Anne late his wife any issues thereof taken ;
as the king has learned by inquisition, by the escheator taken at his
command and returned in the chancery of England, that the said
earl at his death held those towns and baronies jointly with the said
Anno by gift of Margaret Maresshall dame de Maweny to them made
•with the Mng's licence, and that the same are held in chief by knight
service ; and the king has taken the said Anne's fealty.

388 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 18 — cont.

Aug. 20. To Edmund de Brugge escheator in Gloucestershire and the march
Westminster, of Wales adjeicent. Order, if a moiety of the manor of Petreston
is of Alexander Soor, and is in the king's hand by reason of an
aUenation thereof to him made and for no other cause, to remove the
king's hand and meddle no further therewith, saving until further order
the other moiety which was of Edward le Despenser, according as
the said Edward and Alexander held that manor in common ; as
lately the king ordered the escheator to certify in chancery the cause
wherefore the said Alexander's manor of Petreston was by him taken
into the king's hand, and he certified that [he so took] a moiety of
the said Alexander's manor and not the manor, for that the said
Edward, being a tenant in chief, aliened that moiety without the
king's licence to John Dauntesey and certain other persons, and that
partition thereof was never made between the said Edward or his
said feoSees and the said Alexander ; and now by complaint of the
said Alexander the king has learned that by colour of the aUenation
aforesaid the other moiety to him pertaining is taken out of his
possession into the king's hand for that the manor was undivided,
and the cause for so taking his moiety is manifestly insufficient if there
be no other reasonable cause besides.

Membrane 17.

Sept. 9. To the justiciary, chancellor and treasurer of Ireland for the time

Westminster, being, and to other the king's ministers there whom it concerns, and
every of them. Order to revoke without delay any ordinances
whatsoever by them or any of them made contrary to the statute
concerning the staples of wool, hides and woolfells growing in Ireland
and of lead therefrom arising, and the same are hereby revoked ;
and order to cause proclamation to be made on the king's behalf
forbidding the said staples to be held anywhere in Ireland but at
Dyvelyn, Waterford, Cork and Droughda, and forbidding any man
of whatsoever condition, under pain of forfeiture and the pain thereby
hmited, to hold any staple elsewhere that at the places aforesaid ;
as in the statute it is contained that the said staples shall be for ever
held at those places and nowhere else in Ireland, and now by complaint
of the mayors and commonalties of those places the king has learned
that contrary thereto some of the said ministers have now newly
appointed divers staples to be held elsewhere in divers places other
than those named in the statute, which if it were suffered longer to
be done would tend to the king's prejudice and to the ruin of the
places aforesaid.
Et erat patens.

Aug. 12. To the sheriff of Oxford, the escheator in Oxfordshire, the mayor
Westminster, and baihffs of Oxford and every of them. Order to deliver to the
prior and convent of the house of the friars preachers Oxford 20 feet
in width of the river Thames to be reckoned from their soil towards
mid stream the whole length of its course where it touches the soil
of their dwelUng on the southward, causing such 20 feet when deUvered
to be marked in presence of true men of the town by stakes or other
suitable bounds whereby they may for ever be known ; as in
consideration of the damage done to the said prior and convent by
the river rurming along the south side of their dwelUng at Oxford,
and in order that they may the better protect the saime from the

50 EDWARD III.— Part II. 389

1376. Membrane 17 — cont.

wash of the river in future, the king so far as in him Ues has given
to them and their successors by letters patent 20 feet in width of the
river to be reckoned as aforesaid for the enlargement and protection
of their dwelling. By p.s. [31050.]

Et erat patens.

Sept. 12. To Th. bishop of Durham. Order for particular causes to dehver
Westminster. Adam de Karale monk of Dounfermelyn in Scotland and a certain
monk his fellow lately taken by Richard Tempest and in the said
bishop's custody, to Henry de Percy and his fellows, wardens of the
marches of Scotland, to take order concerning them according to the truce
lately made between the king and his cousin of Scotland, notwith-
standing the king's late command to keep the said monks in safe
custody without dehverance of their bodies until further order.

Sept. 6. To James Botiller earl of Ormond, justiciary of Ireland. Order

Westminster, in presence and by testimony of Thomas Bache the king's clerk to
muster the king's retinue in Ireland from time to time, so that the
said Thomas shall have knowledge and full information of the number
and sufficiency of the king's men at arms, armed men, hobblers,
archers and footmen in Ireland whatsoever, and of those coming
and at liberty, and that by his view and testimony allowance may
be made for the justiciary and the said retinue according to the
indenture made between the king and the justiciary ; as by letters
patent the king has appointed the said Thomas to pay the said men
their wages, and to be overseer of the king's retinues in Ireland.

Sept. 17. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer of Ireland. Ordsr
Westminster, upon the petition of Henry de Ferrariis, to search the rolls and
memoranda of that exchequer which concern the matter and, if assured
that the king is contented of the 16Z. and other sums hereinafter
mentioned and of the issues of John Comyn's lands, and
that the said Henry's lands are in his hand for the causes
rehearsed and are not nor ought to be for any other, to command
the same to be restored to him ; as by certificate of the said treasurer
and barons, sent to the chancery of England at the king's command,
it is found that the lands of the said Henry are taken into the king's
hand for 151. demanded of the said Henry at the said exchequer
for the escape of Geoffrey son of John Cogan, Raymund Synan
and Thomas son of Philip Barry felons at the time he was attorney of
William Morleye the king's marshal in Ireland, for divers other sums
of their chattels forfeit to the king, and for that the said Henry ought
to render to the king his account for the issues of all the lands that
were of John Comjm in Kynsalay co. Dublin, which are in the king's
hand for particular causes for Richard de Preston late the king's
farmer of those lands whose mainpernor he is, the said Richard being
reckoned insufficient to content the king for the same ; and now
on behalf of the said Henry it is shewn to the Idng that the said
treasurer and barons have deferred and do yet defer to restore to
him his lands, although the king is contented as well of those 151. and
other the sums aforesaid as of the issues of the lands of John Comyn.

Sept. 24. To the sheriff of Somerset for the time being. Order, while the
Westminster, statute and ordinance concerning workmen, servants and craftsmen

390 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 17 — cont.

shall endure, by estreats of the justices appointed for keeping of that
statute to their bailiffs delivered since 14 April in the 32nd year of
the reign or hereafter to be delivered to suffer the prior and brethren
of Henton of the Carthusian order and their successors wthout let
by their said baihffs to levy, collect and take all fines, ransoms, issues
forfeited and amercements which pertained or may pertain to the
king for trespasses, offences and excesses whatsoever whereof their
tenants and servants were or in time to come may be impeached before
the said justices by those justices now or hereafter adjudged ; as on
that day the king by letters patent granted all such fines etc., to the
said prior and convent and to their successors, so that by their bailiffs
they might levy and take them as aforesaid without trouble or let
of the king, his heirs, justices, sheriffs, coroners, baihffs or ministers
whatsoever.
Et erat patens.

MEMBRANE 16.

Sept. 18. To John atte Hale escheator in Dorset. Order to cause Robert de
WeBtminster. Turbervylle, son and heir of Richard de Turbervylle knight tenant
by knight service of the heir of Humphrey de Bohun earl of Hereford
tenant in chief lately within age and in the king's wardship, to have
seisin of his said father's lands taken into the king's hand by his death
and by reason of the nonage of his heir ; as the said Robert has proved
his age before the escheator.

Sept. 28. To John Dymmok escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to remove
Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further -vvith the land hereinafter
mentioned, dehvering to the prior and brethren of the house of the
friars hermits of the order of St. Augustine Staunford any issues
thereof taken ; as lately the king ordered the escheator to
certify in chancery the manner and cause of his taking
into the king's hand certain lands in Staunford of the said
prior, and he certified that he so took the same for that in the
47th year of the reign the said prior and the convent without the
king's licence purchased of the prior of Sempyngham a tenement
and 10 acres of land there ; and on 23 January in the 46th year of his
reign the king of his favour, and for 40s. to him paid by the prior
and convent of Sempyngham, by letters patent gave them licence
in mortmain to give to the prior and brethren of St. Augustine and
to their successors, to enlarge their manse, 10 acres of land in Staunford
thereto adjoining, which land is not held in chief and is of the yearly
value of 6s. 8d. in all issues, as was found by inquisition taken at the
king's command before Thomas de Navenby then escheator, and gave
licence to the said prior and brethren to receive and hold the same.

Sept. 28. To the sheriff of York for the time being. Order of the issues of his
WeBtminster. baifiwick to pay to William de Cutheworth the arrears since 1 April
in the 33rd year of the reign of M. a day, and henceforward to pay him
that daily sum every year during his life, taking his acquittance ;
as on that date the king of his favour granted by letters patent to the
said 'William for his good service M. a day to be taken every year by
the hands of the sheriff during his life or until the king should take
other order for his estate.
Et erat patens.

50 EDWARD III— Part II.

391

1376. Membrane 16 — cont.

Oct. 20. To John atte Hale escheator in Dorset. Order to take of Edith

Westminster, who was wife of John Walssh tenant in chief an oath that she will

not marry without the king's licence, and to assign her dower of her

said husband's lands taken into the king's hand by his death, sending

the assignment under seal to be enrolled in chancery.

Oct. 20. To the treasurer and the chamberlains. Order, upon the petition

Westminster, of Margaret who was wife of Henry Pypard, to pay her of the treasury
or content her elsewhere of the arrears of a farm of 20 marks a year
for a ' crane ' situate upon the river Thames and seven cellars, and
of 18 marks 6s. 8d. a year for three cellars and another tenement in the
Vintry London since the same came to the king's hands, namely for
Midsummer term ; as her petition shews that she lately demised all
the premises to farm to Richard Lyons citizen of London rendering
yearly the said sum at the terms usual in the said city, that the same
[are taken] into the king's hand among other tenements [of the said
Richard], and that since that time the farm is in arrear ; and at the
king's command the sheriffs of London have certified in chancery
that of the first farm 66s. Sd. is now in arrear for Midsummer term,
and of the other for the three cellars 61. 15s. for Christmas, Easter
and Midsummer terms last, and for the tenement in the Vintry
33s. id. for Easter and Midsummer terms last, and the king ordered
the sheriffs of the goods and chattels of the said Richard to content
the said Margaret for the arrears to 16 June last, on which day the
premises were taken into the king's hands, namely for Christmas and
Easter terms aforesaid.

Membrane 15.

Oct. 24. Order to the sheriff of Lincoln to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of Robert Michel of Spaldyng clerk, lately elected ; as the

king has learned that he has no lands or tenements in that county

whereupon he may dwell according to his estate for exercising the said

oflSce.

Membrane 14.

Oct. 20. To the sheriffs, mayors, baihffs, ministers and lieges within hberties

Westminster, and without to whom etc., and to every of them. Order to suffer
Master John Clyfford treasurer of the church of St. Peter York
and his men of Alne, Tollerton, Acton, Holgate, Wylton and Newe-
thorp and every of them to use and enjoy all and singular the liberties
and quittances hereinafter mentioned, not troubhng them in aught
contrary to the charters of former kings and the king's confirmation j
as among other liberties and quittances so granted and confirmed
to the dean and chapter of the said church and to singular the canons
thereof it was granted that they and their successors and all their men
should in city and borough, market and fair, in passage of bridges
and seaports and in all places throughout England, Ireland and
Wales and all the king's lands and waters be quit of all toll, tallage,
passage, pedage, lastage, stallage, hidage, wardage, of works and aids
for castles, waUs, bridges and parks, sea walls, dikes and fish ponds,
of ship service, building the king's houses and all manner of labour, of
ward of castles, and of all carrying and sumpter service, nor should
their wains or horses be taken for carriage, or their woods for the
works aforesaid or for any other.
Et erat patens.

392 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 14 — cont.

Sept. 18. To all and singular the sheriffs, stewards of Liberties, mayors, bailiffs,
Wastminster. ministers and other the king's lieges in Ireland within liberties and
without to whom etc. Order, upon the petition of the mayor, baiUSs
and commonalty of the city of Waterford, under the pain hereinafter
specified, not to trouble the said mayor, iDailiffs and citizens or their
servants contrary to the statute lately published at Westminster,
wherein it is contained (among other things) that no man shall within
a market town or without by colour of purchase or otherwise cause
the corn of any prelate, person of religion or other clerk or layman
to be threshed, or his goods to be taken against the will and licence
of the owner or keeper thereof, that no man shall take horses, oxen,
wains, carts, ships or boats to make carriage withal without the owner's
will, and if any man shall take them by the owner's will, he shall
forthwith content him according to their agreement, and that any man
ofiending herein and being thereof convicted shall be committed to
prison and shall be ransomed as shall seem good to the king and to
his court according to the gravity of the offence ; as now on behalf
of the said mayor etc. it is shewn the king that certain evildoers,
alleging that they are purveyors and other ministers of lords and other
men, have heretofore caused the corn of divers citizens of Waterford
to be threshed, and such corn and other victuals there to be taken
against their will, not contenting the owners according to the statute,
wherefore they have prayed for remedy.
Et erat patens.

Membrane 13.

Oct. 25. To the abbess and convent of Shaftesbury. Order, of the rent for

Westminster, the toll and for pleas and perquisites of court to the king pertaining
in the town of Shaftesbury, henceforward to pay to Master John Bray
the king's physician every year 12Z. at Easter and Michaelmas by
even portions, taking his acquittance for every payment ; as on
12 October last the king of his favour granted by letters patent under
the great seal to the said John for his good service 20 marks a year
to be taken at the exchequer during his hfe or until the king should
take other order for his estate ; and now at the said John's petition,
and for that he has given up those letters patent in chancery to be
cancelled, the king by letters patent has granted him in recompense
for those 20 marks \2l. a year of the said rent to be taken as aforesaid
by the hands of the said abbess and convent for his life or untU other
order be taken for his estate.
Et erat patens.

MEMBRANE 12.

Oct. 30. To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order with all speed to
Westminster, restore to two merchants of the town of ToUouse their goods and
divers wares taken and detained by certain of the king's subjects
in the city of London if the same exist, to whose hands soever they
have come, and if they exist not to cause the said merchants to be
contented for the value thereof ; as the king has received the complaint
of those merchants, containing that they lately brought those wares
to England to traffic and make their advantage thereof, but
that the same are taken as aforesaid and are yet detained,
prajdng the king's aid ; and by advice of the council
order is made that, if restitution be made of any goods

50 EDWARD III.— Paet II. 393

1376. Membrane 12 — cont.

and merchandise of any the king's subjects taken during the truce
by any of his enemies, like restitution shall be made of enemies' goods
taken by the king's subjects, and restitution has been made of goods
and merchandise of some of his subjects over sea lately taken by
certain of his enemies, as is witnessed by certain messengers of
John de Hurleston captain of Guynes sent to the king and council.

By the great council.

Sept. 30. To the sheriffs of London. Order by the king's appointment to
Westminster, admit Henry de Morton, substitute for Geoffrey de Neweton the
king's Serjeant his butler, to execute the office of coroner in the city
of London in his stead when by the said butler required, but first to
take of the said Henry an oath that he shall behave truly in that office
so long as he shall be therein ; as for divers business of the king
whereon he is engaged at the king's command in divers parts of
England the said butler, to whom it pertains, may not have leisure to
execute the said office in person. By bill of the butler.

Nov. 16. To the steward of the lordship of Haverford or to his representative
Westminster, there. Order to take of Isabel who was wife of John de la Roche
knight tenant in chief an oath that she will not marry without the
king's licence, and in presence of Richard Wilteshire, to whom the
king has committed the wardship thereof, or of his attorney if being
warned he will attend, to assign her dower of her said husband's
lands taken into the king's hand by his death, sending the assignment
under seal to be enrolled in chancery.

MEMBRANE 11.

Oct. 24. To the king's butler for the time being, or to his representative in

Westminster, the port of Bristol. Order of the king's right prise of wine in that
port every year henceforward during the life of WilUam Erchebauld
the king's Serjeant his assewer to pay him one tun of wine of Gascony,
taking his acquittance ; as on 6 October last the king of his favour
granted by letters patent to the said WilUam for his good service one
tun of such wine to be taken every year during his life by the hands
of the king's butler or his representative in the said port.
Et erat patens.

Nov. 3. To Gilbert Aymeri (Almarici) merchant of Luca. Licence to make

Westminster, to his fellows dwelhng in foreign parts a letter for payment there of
4.Q01. to the proctor or attorney of Ralph bishop of Salisbury.

Oct. 24. Order to the sheriff of Lincoln to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of Simon son of Martin de Holbech, who is dead.

Oct. 24. Order to the sheriff of Cumberland to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of Amandus Mounceaux, who is abiding continually in the
uttermost borders so that he may not have leisure to exercise that office
in Cumberland, wherefore the king has removed him.

Oct. 24. To John Rokewode escheator in Suffolk. Order to remove the

Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manors of Wretewell

and Sapeston taken into the king's hand by the death of John de

Holbroke, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as the king has

394

CALENDAR OP CLOSE ROLLS.

1376.

Membrane 11 — cont.

learned by divers inquisitions, taken at his command, that the said
John at his death held those manors by the courtesy of England after
the death of Maud his second wife of her heritage, with reversion to
Thomas her son and heir who is wthin age and in the wardship of
the abbot of St. Edmunds, and that the same are held of the said,
abbot.

Nov. 14. To the farmers or tenants for the time being of the king's manor
Westminster, of Hedyngton, his hundred of Bolyngdon, and of his hundred
without the northward gate of the town of Oxford wth the appurten-
ances in Oxfordshire. Order of the fee farm of the said manor and
hundreds to pay to John de Beverle the king's esquire and to Amice
his wife the arrears since 9 April in the 49th year of the reign of 81Z.
a year, and henceforward to pay them that sum every year during
the said John's life, and 211. a year to the said Amice if she shall
overlive him, taking their acquittance ; as on 30 January in the
46th year of his reign, for particular causes therein specified, the
king by letters patent granted to the said John and Amice for life
or until other order should be taken for their estate 211. a year to be
taken at Easter and IVIichaelmas by even portions of the said fee
farm by the hands of Richard Dammory farmer of the premises and
his heirs or other the farmers thereof ; and on 9 April aforesaid, after
the said Richard's death, by reason of the said John's good service
the king willing to shew him more abundant favour granted him
by letters patent the residue of the said fee farm over and above the
said 211. yearly, amounting in all to 81L a year it is said, namely 54Z.
over and above the said yearly sum, to be taken by the hands of the
said farmers or tenants for the said John's life or until the king should
take other order for his estate, with reversion to the king of the said
54Z. a year after his death, and of the said 211. a year after his death
and the death of the said Amice.
Et erat patens.

Nov. 12. To the king's butler in Cornwall for the time being, or to his
Westminster, representative there. Order of the king's wines in that county, which
ought to pertain to him by the death of Edward prince of Aquitaine
and Wales duke of Cornwall and earl of Cestre, to deliver to WiUiam
de Spridl3mgton now bishop of St. Asaph the arrears since the said
prince's death of four tuns of wine yearly, and henceforward to deliver
to him so many tuns every year, taking his acquittance ; as by his
letters patent, confirmed after by letters patent of the king, bearing
date 6 July in the 43rd year of his reign, the said prince gave to the
said bishop for his good service, being then auditor of the accounts of
the said prince's ministers, four tuns of wine a year for life to be taken
of the prince's wines of the prise of Cornwall without any payment
for the same.
Et erat patens.

Dec. 15. To John Hethe esoheator in Norffolk and Suffolk. Order to remove

Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manors of
Estbradenham co. Norffolk and Huntyngfeld co. Suffolk and the
advowsons of the churches of Huntyngfeld and Cokeleye and of the
priory of Mendham co. Suffolk, taken into the king's hand by the death
of William de Huntyngfeld knight, delivering up any issues thereof

50 EDWARD III.— Part II. 395

1376. Membrane 11 — cont.

taken ; as it is found by divers inquisitions, taken by John de
Rokewode late escheator, that the said William at his death held no
lands in those counties in chief in his demesne as of fee nor in service,
but by virtue of a fine levied in the king's court held the manors and
advowsons aforesaid for life with remainder to William de Ufiord
earl of Suffolk, and that the same are held of others than the king.

To WilUam Bussy escheator in Lincolnshire. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, in regard to the manor of Pjmchebek called ' Russell maner '
and 40 acres of land and 20s. of rent in Pynchebek, upon the finding
of an inquisition taken by John Dymmok late escheator.

To Thomas Bataille escheator in Essex. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, upon the finding of an inquisition taken by John atte
Welde late escheator, concerning the manor of Mokelyngton.

To John Hethe escheator in Suffolk. Like order, mutatis mutandis,
concerning the manors of Mendham and Bengges and the advowson
of Petristre, upon the finding of an inquisition, taken (as above), that
by fine levied in the king's court the said William held the premises for
life with remainder to John de Stykeford clerk, John de Lynstede
clerk, Richard Fraunceys of Tathewell, John Bate of Kirketon and
Thomas son of Robert de Toft, all yet living, and to the heirs of the
said John Bate.

To William Bussy escheator in Lincolnshire. Like order, mutatis
m,utandis, concerning the manor of Hiptofthalle in the town of Toft
and 36 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow in Toft and Preston, held
by the said Wilham for life with remainder to John de Lynstede clerk,
yet living.

To William Bussy, escheator in Lincolnshire. Like order, mutatis
mutandis, concerning the manors of Toft, Frampton and Biker and
the advowson of Frampton, held by the said Wilham for life with
remainder to Margery who was wife of John de Hunt3rngfeld his son,
yet living, whom Stephen le Scrope knight has taken to wife.

Dec. 7. To Hugh earl of Stafford. Writ de intendendo, directing him to pay

Westminster, to John de Beverle the king's esquire during the term hereinafter
mentioned a yearly farm of 44Z., lib. pepper and 1^6. cumin which the
said earl is bound to render to the king, taking his acquittance ; as
lately by letters patent the king committed to the said earl the
wardship of the manors of Te3rnton and Bykenore co. Gloucester
extended at lOL a year, of the manors of Hampstede Ferrers and
Aldeworth co. Berkes, late of John Ferrers knight tenant in chief
and in the king's hand by the death of Elizabeth who was wife of
Reynold de Cobham knight and by reason of the nonage of Robert
de Ferrers son and heir of the said John de Ferrers knight, being likewise
extended at lOZ. a year, and of a moiety of the manor of Breydeshale co.
Derby extended at 14Z., \lh. pepper and lib. cumin a year, lately held for
life by Eleanor who was wife of Hostelettus Tresynges by gift of the
said John [de Ferrers] with reversion to the said Robert, to hold all
the premises with the issues thereof taken since the death of the said
Elizabeth and Eleanor until the lawful age of the said Robert,

396 CALENDAR OP CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 11 — cont.

rendering at the exchequers of Michaelmas and Easter by even portions
44?., lib. pepper and lib. cumin a year, namely 34L, lib. pepper and
\lh. cumin whereat the premises are extended and lOl. of increase ;
and on 16 September last the king of his favour granted by letters
patent to his said esquire the wardship of all the lands of John de
Ferrariis knight tenant in chief which are in his hand by the death as
well of the said knight as of the said Ehzabeth, tenant for life of certain
lands as jointly enfeofied with the said knight sometime her husband,
and of the said Eleanor tenant for Ufe of certain lands by his gift,
and by reason of the nonage of his said son and heir, to hold until
the lawful age of the said heir without rendering aught to the king,
saving to the farmers of such lands the terms during which they took
the same to farm, upon payment from time to time to the said esquire,
so long as he should have that wardship, of the farms which they are
bound yearly to render to the king for the same.
Et erat patens.

Membrane 10.

Nov. 14. To the keeper or farmer of the king's manor of Ledes for the [time]
Westminster, being. Order of the issues of that manor to pay to John de Beverle
the arrears since 8 August in the 39th year of the reign of 100s. a year,
and henceforward to pay him that yearly sum, taking his acquittance ;
as on that date the king by letters patent granted to him for Ufe the
office of constable of Ledes castle and all things belonging to the
keeping thereof, taking for his fee 100s. a year of the said issues at Easter
and Michaelmas by even portions by the hands of the keepers or
farmers of the manor, with reversion after his death to the king and
his heirs.

Et erat patens.

Nov. 12. ■ To John de Bekyngham escheator in Notynghamshire. Order to
Westminster, take the fealty of Roland son of John de Sutton of Averham according
to the form of a schedule enclosed, to deliver to him a third part of
the manor of Averham taken into the king's hand by his said father's
death and by reason of his own nonage and for the reasons hereinafter
rehearsed, and to remove the king's hand and meddle no further
with certain other lands hereinafter mentioned, dehvering up any
issues of these taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken
by the escheator, that the said John de Sutton, who died on Wednesday
before Michaelmas in the 44th year of the reign, died seised of the
said third part, which was held by knight service of the heir of John
Longvilers then a minor in the king's wardship as of his manor of Tuxf ord
which is held in chief, that he also held at his death a messuage and 10
marks of rent in Kirtlyngton, a messuage and appurtenances in North-
chf ton and 4?. of rent in Northclif ton and Hardeby in socage of John Pigot,
and two bovates of land in Keworth of Roger Belers knight, that the
said Roland is his next heir and is now aged 21| years, that on
Wednesday after St. Peters Chains in the 47th year the said heir
was married, that the said Roger seized his body and sold his marriage
to Robert Burgeys of Melton, who sold it to Henry Asty, who married
him, that by assignment and grant of the said Robert Richard de
Bercotes held the said third part four whole years, and Henry Asty
after for two years, that for four years the said Richard held a third
part of the said rent of Kirtlyngton and the said Robert other two

60 EDWARD III.— Part H. 397

1376. Membrane 10 — cont.

thirds, and Henry Asty held those two thirds for two years, and that
during the time aforesaid the said Richard occupied a third part of
the rent of North Clifton, Herdeby and Keworth, and the said Robert
and Henry two thirds thereof, wherefore by divers writs the king gave
notice to the said Robert, Roger, Henry and Richard to be in chancery
at days appointed them in order to shew cause wherefore they ought
not to answer to the king for the issues and profits of the premises
by them taken which pertain to the king and for the value of the
said marriage, namely every one for that which pertains to him ;
and they appeared, and acknowledged that they occupied the premises,
taking the issues and profits and the value of the said marriage, and
were ready to content the king for the same and for their contempts
and trespasses herein, and further at his grace to do and receive what
the court should determine, craving removal of the king's hand ;
and thereupon William Beyford, to whom the king by letters patent
granted the issues and profits of the premises whatsoever by whomsoever
taken and the value of the said marriage, appearing there in person
confessed that by virtue of those letters patent he was contented of
all that pertains to the king for the same, wherefore it is determined
that the king's hand be removed, that livery of the said lands and
rents be given to the heir of John de Sutton, and that he and the
said Robert, Roger, Henry and Richard be discharged toward the
king.

Nov. 6. To Richard de Ravenser keeper of the hanaper of chancery. Order,

Westminster, without taking a fee to the king's use, to deliver to Agnes Chelwordis-

wode of Somerset letters patent in his custody whereby the king has

pardoned the said Agnes the suit of his peace to him pertaining for

the theft of one brass bowl, 3 pecks of wheat and one loaf. By K.

Dec. 12. To John de Foxle keeper of the king's forest this side Trent, or to
Westminster, his representative in the forest of Bere. Order, if Thomas ChejTie
knight taken and imprisoned in Winchester castle for an alleged
trespass of venison in the said forest for which he is indicted shall
find twelve true men of the keeper's bailiwick who will mainpem
to have him before the justices next in eyre for pleas of the forest in
the county of Suthampton, when they shall come thither, in order to
stand to right concerning that trespass, to deliver him to those men
on bail if replevisable according to the assize of the forest, bringing
before the said justices the twelve men's names and this writ.

Nov. 27. To Nicholas de Dabruggecourte constable of Notyngham castle.

Havering and to his lieutenant. Order at their peril to receive Peter de la

[atte Bower], jiare knight from him who shall deliver him to them on the king's

behalf, and to keep him in safe custody in the prison of the said castle

until further order. By K.

The like to Edmund earl of Cantebrigge constable of Dovorre castle,

and to his heutenant.

Deo. 22. To all and singular the admirals and their Ueutenants, the sheriffs,

Westminster, mayors, customers, keepers of ports and other places by the sea, bailiffs,

ministers and other the king's lieges to whom etc. Order to suffer

the now mayor, jurats, the hundred peers and the commonalty of

the city of Baioun, their fellow citizens, the king's merchants and

398

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 10 — cont.

subjects of that city and every of them to be quit of payment of 3d.
in the pound upon their goods and merchandise now or hereafter
brought to any port of England or taken out of any such port,
releasing any distress made upon them or any of them for that cause ;
as on 24 February in the 26th year of his reign the king by charter
granted to them and every of them, their heirs and successors, to be
thereof quit and discharged for ever within the realm.
Et eral patens.

Nov. 28. To Thomas le Despenser. Order during the nonage of the heir
Westminster, of Edward le Despenser tenant in chief to pay to John Stygan the king's
Serjeant the lOL a year which by virtue of certain letters patent of
the king the said Thomas is bound to pay at the exchequer for the
manor of Bautre co. York which was of the said Edward, taking
the said John's acquittance from time to time ; as on 26 November
last the king by letters patent granted to the said John those 101. a
year, the said manor being in the king's hand by reason of the said
heir's nonage, to be taken at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions
by the hands of the said Thomas, his executors and assigns, until
the lawful age of the heir. By p.s. [31174.]

Et erat patens.

Dec. 20. To John Bygot escheator in Northumberland. Order to deliver

Westminster, to Nicholas son and heir of Robert de Raymes tenant in chief certain
lands in Shortflat which were taken into the king's hand for that
Agnes who was wife of the said Robert without the king's licence
married Robert de Louther and are in his hand ; as lately the king
ordered Gilbert de Culwen late escheator to certify in chancery the
cause wherefore the lands of the said Agnes there were by him taken
into the king's hand and the yearly value thereof, and he certified that
certain lands there were taken into the king's hand by John de
Scotherskelf late escheator, for that it was before him found that the
said Agnes being the king's widow married as aforesaid, and that
the same are worth 40s. a year ; and it is found by inquisition, taken
at the king's command by Thomas de Musgrave late escheator, that
the said Agnes died on 8 October in the 36th year of the reign, that
she held the premises in dower after the death of the said Robert
de Raymes of the heritage of the said Nicholas of the barony of Bolbek
by knight service, and that the said Nicholas is the next heir of his
said father and of full age ; and on 30 May in the 44th year of the
reign the king took the homage and fealty of the said Nicholas, and
commanded livery to be given him of his said father's lands.

Membrane 9.

Oct. 15. Order to the sheriff of Lincoln to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of William de Haxay, who is insufficiently qualified.

Oct. 5. To the sheriffs of London for the time being. Order of the farm

Westminster, or issues of the city to pay to Jordan de Barton the arrears since
16 July in the 35th year of the reign of 3d. a day, and henceforward
to pay him that daily sum, taking his acquittance ; as on that date
the king of his favour granted by letters patent to the said Jordan
for his good service as well in the chancery as elsewhere M. a day
for life to be taken as aforesaid by the hands of the sheriffs.
Et erat patens.

50 EDWARD III.— Pakt U. 399

1376. Membrane 9 — conf.

Oct. 22. To all and singular the sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, provosts, ministei's,
Westminster, seamen and other the king's lieges within liberties and without to
whom etc. Order to suffer the men of the bishop of Salisbury of
Godalmyng co. Surrey to be quit of toll upon their goods and
merchandise according to the charters of former kings, as they ought
to be and as they and the said bishop's men of that town have been
used to be heretofore from the date of those charters ; as among other
liberties thereby granted to the bishop of Salisbury and his successors
it is granted that the bishop, the dean and canons of Salisbury, their
successors and all their men of all their fees shall be quit of toll
throughout all the, king's land, of suits of shires and hundreds, works
of castles and of all other works.
Et erat patens.

Oct. 22. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order, upon

Westminster, the petition of Alexander archbishop of York to the king and council
presented, to stay their demand made by exchequer summons upon
him for payment of one year's tenth last granted to the king during
the vacancy of the archbishopric by the chapter of York and the
clergy of that province for all the time the temporalities of the
archbishopric were in the Idng's hand, discharging him of whatsoever
sums are demanded of him for the same for that time ; as he has shewn
the king that although they were in the king's hand during the
vacancy of the archbishopric by the death of John the last arch-
bishop, from 6 November in the 47th year of the reign when the
said John died to 6 May following when the king commanded the
temporalities to be restored, the treasurer and the barons are
demanding 24Z. 3s. 6d. for the said tenth during that time, and are
unlawfully distraining him for the same, although he has paid his
proportion thereof from 6 May aforesaid, wherefore he has prayed for
remedy. Proviso that the said archbishop shall pay at the exchequer
the tenth falling upon him for the said temporalities since the restitution
and livery thereof, as he ought to do.

Oct. 24. To Gilbert Culwen escheator in Yorkshire. Order to remove the

Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with a piece of ground and
four bovates of land in Westnesse in Rydale, if taken into his hand
for the cause hereinafter mentioned and for none other, delivering
to John Growelle now chaplain of a chantry there founded by John
de Stayngrefe knight any issues thereof taken ; as lately the king
ordered William de Ergum late escheator to certify in chancery the
cause wherefore he took into the king's hand lands in Westnesse
which were of the said John Stayngrefe, the description and the true
yearly value thereof, and he certified that he seized the premises into
the king's hand for that he found by inquisition, before him taken
of his office, that in the time of King Edward I the said founder with
the king's licence gave the same to the said chantry to find a chaplain
celebrating divine service for the founder's soul and for the souls of
his ancestors, and that the said alms are withdrawn and no chaplain
is found, certifying that for that cause the premises are in the Inng's
hand ; and the king reckons that cause insufficient.

Oct. 23. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order to cause John Verdoun knight

Westminster, to have seisin of 10 acres of and e^nd 6 acres of pasture in Fomesete

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and Multon held by Robert Bacoun of Bittleburgh outlawed for felony
it is said ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the sheriff,
that the premises have been in his hand a year and a day and are
yet in his hand, that they are held of the said John as of his manor of
Multon, and that Wilham de Whappelode had the year and a day
and the waste thereof by the king's grant.

Oct. 20. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer, and to the

Westminster, chamberlains. Order to allow Thomas de Dderton sheriff of
Northumberland wages for his expenses in coming from the city of
York to London to get from the council and take to Robert the king's
cousin of Scotland an acquittance for payment of 4,000 marks by him
payable for particular causes for Midsummer term last, in abiding
meanwhile at London, and thence returning to York ; and order to
the treasurer and chamberlains to deliver to the said Thomas of the
treasury what shall be so allowed him.

Nov. 18. To the provost and scholars of the college called the ' Quenehalle '
Westminater. Oxford of the king's patronage. Strict order to observe and cause
to be observed the statutes and ordinances of the said college and
all things therein contained, and to be obedient and intendant to
Alexander archbishop of York and his commissaries and to their
lawful and canonical commands according to their oaths and to the
form and effect of the said statutes, not making frivolous or undue
provocations or appeals from his cognisance or sentence contrary to
the same, and revoking any such made by them or any of them,
knowing of a surety that, if rebellion or default herein be found in
them, the king will cause them as rebels and contemners of his command
to be so punished that it shall be for a terror hereafter to others ; as
in the said statutes and ordinances by the provost produced before
the king and council at the king's command, to the keeping whereof
they are every one of them bound by oath, it is among other things
contained that the archbishop of York for the time being ought to
have the oversight of the college, confirming the provost when elected
and in certain cases deposing him, and censuring and determining
all manner of strife and discord therein which by the provost and
scholars may not be assuaged ; and now the said archbishop,
perpending that grievous defaults are manifestly threatened in the
said college, and that certain quarrels, discords, altercations, wrong-
doings and debates are arisen among them and yet remain without
correction, has deputed certain sufficient clerks his commissaries to
exercise his office in all things that concern or may concern the said
college, as he has testified to the king ; and it is the king's will that
the said statutes be kept inviolate, and that the provost and scholars,
though they will not, be bound together in unity as fellows and
brethren.

[Foedera.]

Mandate to the chancellor of the university and the mayor of the
town of Oxford to remove all manner of lay force, if any be by clerks
or laymen whatsoever made to resist the said archbishop or
commissaries, or to disturb them in the exercise of their office according
to the statutes and ordinances aforesaid, and to be aiding the said
archbishop and commissaries in the execution of the premises when
by them required.

[Ibid.]

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1376. Membrane 9 — cont.

Nov. 16. To John Cavendissh and his fellows Justices appointed to hold
Westminster, pleas before the king. Order to view the record and process of a cause
lately before the king in chancery by writ of scire facias between
Thomas bishop of Durham and Walter Tyrell concerning a ferry
upon the river Twede within the bishop's lordship at Twedemouth
on the EngUsh side, and to proceed therein with such speed as may
be according to the law and custom of England, the allegation and
grant of aid hereinafter mentioned notwithstanding, so that they
proceed not to rendering of judgment without advising the king ;
as in that cause the said Walter alleged that he held the ferry aforesaid
for life by the king's grant with reversion to the king, and without
the king ought not to make answer, craving the king's aid, which is
granted him, and the said record and process are sent to be determined
before the king ; and now on behaH of the said bishop it is shewn the
king that by reason of that allegation and grant of aid proceeding
is deferred to his hurt, wherefore by his petition presented in the last
parliament he has prayed for remedy. By pet. of pari.

[Ihid.]

Nov. 6. To Walter Holt escheator in Leycestershire. Order to take of

Westminster. Agnes who was wife of Simon Pakeman tenant in chief an oath that

she win not marry without the king's licence, and to assign her dower

of her said husband's lands taken into the king's hand by his death,

sending the assignment under seal to be enrolled in chancery.

MEMBRANE 8.

Nov. 18. To the archbishops, bishops, abbots, priors, deans, archdeacons,
Westminster, provosts, sacrists, prebendaries in cathedral or collegiate churches,
officials, advocates, proctors and all other ecclesiastical persons and
judges holding dignity or office whatsoever, notaries public and others
whatsoever to whom etc., and to every of them. Order, under pain
of forfeiture, not to admit John Cheyne or any other person [to hold]
any manors or lands which are of the possessions and farms of the
cathedral church of Exeter unless such persons be first lawfully accepted
to residence by the dean and chapter and have there kept their residence
according to the ordinances in the said church made by the king's
forefathers at the foundation thereof, and unless such farms lawfully
fall to them according to the course of their residence, not suffering
them by colour of papal provisions or collations to enter the same,
meddle therewith or dispose thereof, knowing for a surety that, if
by their default aught be suffered to be done by the said John or
other canons of the said church impugning the king's right in that
behalf, the king will be wroth not only with the doers but with them
as destroyers of the chantries, the rights and services of the said church
and of other works of piety, and as favourers and maintainers of the
said John and of those other canons, and if on whatsoever pretence
any bulls, instruments or processes relating to such provisions or
collations be by the said John, his proctors or attorneys or by others
whatsoever produced to them or any of them, order without delay
to bring the same before the king and council that the king may further
do what shall seem good for their punishment, the protection of his
right and patronage, and for the peace of the said church ; as the same
being founded by the king's forefathers was by them endowed with
certain manors and lands to the end these should be as farms and

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temporalities thereof, and that the canons accepted and residing as
aforesaid, performing divine service, and doing other works of piety
for the Idng and his forefathers according to the said ordinances, and
none other, should have those farms in aid and support of such residence ;
but the king has newly heard with astonishment that the said John
and certain other canons of that church, fearing not to offend the
king and regarding not the said ordinance and the king's patronage
but preferring their own advantage, have obtained papal provisions
and collations concerning certain of those farms, although according
to the said ordinances no such provision ought to pertain to the pope
nor has pertained at any time past, and are purposing to bring certain
bulls of provision or collation to certain of the archbishops etc. aforesaid
to execute the same, striving by colour thereof to be by them inducted
and to hold the premises ; and the king takes note that such provision,
if suffered, would tend not only to the disherison of the crown and the
ruin of the said church and of chantries therein founded for the
souls of his forefathers, but also to the prejudice of other
cathedral churches and houses of his patronage whatsoever in the
realm, and it is his will altogether to cut oS that error in the begirming
lest it take root. By C.

Et erat patens.

Nov. 18. To the chancellor and regent masters of the university of Oxford.
Westminster. Order, upon the petition of W. bishop of London and of Thomas
Russok prior provincial of the order of friars preachers in England,
to admit and reconcile John de Wolfurton bachelor in theology, one
of the friars aforesaid, to the estate and degree wherein he formerly
stood in the said university, suffering him to do and exercise all things
[pertaining] to his faculty until according to the statutes of the university
he shall be advanced to a higher estate, that for their default the king
induct and reconcile not the said John by his own power ; as
the said petition shews that at the suggestion and procurement of
certain his enemies the said John is of malice banished out of the
university without reasonable cause, praying for his restoration.
Et erat patens.

Nov. 24. To the collectors of the custom of 3ci. in the pound in the port
Westminster, of Newcastle upon Tyne. Order, upon petition made on behalf
John Williamson, Wilham Johanson and their fellows, merchants of
the town of Seriz in Seland, if the facts are as stated, to dearrest those
merchants, their ships and merchandise, suffering them without let
to pass whither they will ; as it is shewn the king by their complaint
that while sailing towards Seland certain ships of theirs were driven
by a storm to the said port, and were compelled to touch there, although
they laded the said ships wth white herring at Scone and would have
taken the same to their own parts to make their advantage thereof,
but that the collectors are demanding of them custom and subsidy
for the said herring being so driven to land, as if it were exposed for
sale which it is not, and are unlawfully detaining the said ships under
arrest ; and the king's mind is that custom and subsidy shall not be
paid by foreign merchants upon property and merchandise, so driven
to land, if the same be not exposed for sale.

To Roger de Pulthorp and his fellows justices appointed to survey and

— repair certain walls, dikes, gutters, sewers, bridges, causeways and sluices

50 EDWARD III.— Part II. 403

1376. . Membrane 8 — cant.

in the parts of Holdemesse. Writ {imperfect), reciting that the king
is informed that it was before the said justices presented that a sewer
called Hedonflete ought to be and used to be 30 feet in width and
12 feet in depth, that for probable causes laid before him and the
council the king caused the process before them begun concerning the
same to be postponed until the octaves of Michaelmas last ; and
that now by complaint made on behalf of the tenants of the manor of
Brustwyk in Holdemesse, held by Ingelram de Coucy earl of Bedeford
and Isabel his wife the king's daughter by grant of the king during the
said Isabel's life, the king has learned that, if the said sewer be
made of the width and depth aforesaid, the whole country adjacent
might be flooded by the river Humbre. . . .

Vacated, because otherwise on the hack of this roll.

Nov. 28. To the dean and chapter of the church of St. Paul London. Order,
Westminster, upon the petition of Simon archbishop of Canterbury and late bishop
of London, to suffer him, as lawful is, to take of those lawfully to
be charged therewith and freely dispose of the crop of certain lands
of the bishopric of London by him sown with divers kinds of com
before he was translated to the see of Canterbury or the value of
the same, not causing or procuring any let or grievance to him
herein, that by their default no second occasion be given of vexing
the king ; as his petition shews that the dean and chapter have
unlawfully hindered the archbishop from taking the said crop for
that the keeping of the temporalities of the said bishopric was in
their hands during the vacancy thereof, praying for remedy ; and
in consideration that such crop ought in law to pertain to the
archbishop and to none other, the king has many times ordered the
dean and chapter to suffer him to have the same and freely dispose
thereof, or to take heed that he was contented for it, and if there
were cause wherefore they ought not so to do, to be before the council
at Westminster at a set day now past to shew the same, and they
appeared that day before the council, and expressly averred that they
did not hinder the archbishop as aforesaid, as by his complaint alleged,
setting forth nought else to the purpose wherefore he ought not to
have and take the said crop.

Dec. 4. To the sheriff of Kent for the time being. Order of the issues of

Westminster, the county to pay to Joan princess of Wales every year 301. at Easter
and Michaelmas by even portions, as the same used to be paid to
Edmund earl of Kent the king's uncle in his life time, taking her
acquittance ; as on 26 February in the first year of his reign the king
by letters patent gave to the said Edmund and to the heirs of his body
(among other things) SOL a year of the issues of Kent to be taken by
the hands of the sheriff under the name and honour of earl of Kent,
and as well the said earl as John his son and heir, after earl of Kent,
was at his death seised thereof in his demesne as of fee according to
that grant, as is found by divers inquisitions and by certificate of the
exchequer sent into the chancery, wherefore on 20 November in the
36th year the king ordered the then sheriff to pay to Edward prince
of Wales and to the said Joan his wife, being sister and heir of the
said John, ZOl. a year from the said John's death ; and now the said
prince is dead.

Et erat patens.

[Fmdera.'j

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1376. Membrane 8 — cont.

Nov. 14. To Robert Rust merchant of Blakenee. Order, upon the petition
Westminster, of Amald Rape master of a ship called the ' George,' if the facts are
as stated, to content him without delay for the freight thereof and
for the damage and loss by him sustained by the said Robert's default,
as he is bound to do, or to be before the king and council at Westminster
on the morrow of St. Katherine next to shew wherefore he would not
or ought not so to do, and further to do and receive what shall be by
the council determined in that behalf ; as the said Arnald has shewn
the king that the said Robert lately freighted and hired the said ship
to pass to the Bay and thence return with his merchandise to the port
of Blakenee, that the same being laded at the Bay with salt was by
the said Arnald brought again to the said port, namely to the place
where other ships used there to come to land, that when the ship came
safe to land the said Robert, for his greater advantage and for quiet
delivery of the salt as he averred, requested and insisted that the
said Arnald should move the same nearer to the town of Blakenee
than other ships were wont to be brought, promising to take upon
him all risk, wherefore the said Arnald, though unwilUngly, took his
word and brought the ship in thither, whereby it was wrecked by
default of the said Robert, and the said merchandise and the ship's
goods and chattels were totally lost, praying that whereas the said
Robert refuses to content the said Amald for the freight and for his
damage and loss, the king would compel him so to do.

Nov. 20. To John Rokwode escheator in Norffolk and Suffolk. Order to cause
Westminster. Thomas brother and heir of John de Loudham tenant in chief to
have seisin of the lands of the said Thomas (sic) his brother taken
into the king's hand by his death ; as he has proved his age before
the escheator, and the king has taken his fealty, and respited his
homage until Easter next. By C.

Dec. 12. Order to the sheriff of Berkshire to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of Henry Fachel, who is too sick and infirm to do what pertains
to that office.

Dec. 10. To the sheriffs of London. Order to dearrest divers carcases of
Westminster, oxen and bacon pigs bought and purveyed of Wilham Webbe to the
king's use by Wilham Eyremyne his clerk treasurer of Calais for
furnishing that town and by the sheriffs arrested, dehvering the same
to the said treasurer or his attorneys to be brought to Calais that
arrest notwithstanding ; as Wilham de Eyremyn has now newly
bought them for the purpose aforesaid, as may appear by certain
indentures made between him and the said William Webbe, and they
are arrested in the city of London to the Idng's hurt and the peril of
the furnishing of Calais.

Dec. 16. To all and singular the mayors, bailiffs, customers and keepers of

Westminster, ports along the sea coast in Sussex and elsewhere. Order, upon the
petition of certain merchants of the city of London, to suffer them
to lade in other ships their wool whereupon it shall appear by letters
of cocket that the custom and subsidy have been truly paid, and without
a second payment thereof to take them over to the staple of Calais,
provided they shall first content those by whom the wool was salved
for their pains ; as at the suit of those merchants, averring that at

50 EDWARD III.— Part II. 405

1376. Membrane 8 — cent.

the port of Suthampton they laded certain ships with their wool to
be taken to the said staple, that on their voyage at sea off the coast
of Shorham co. Sussex three of those ships with the wool therein
were driven ashore by a storm and there wrecked, that divers seamen
of every ship escaped to land, and that great part of the wool was
cast ashore and salved, and was by divers men of those parts taken,
carried away and detained, the king lately by letters patent appointed
certain his lieges to make inquisition and restitution thereof ; and
the said petition shews that they would lade in other ships and take
to Calais certain of that wool salved by divers men of divers towns
upon the sea coast and to them delivered by virtue of the said letters
patent, and that though the custom and subsidy thereupon was formerly
paid, as may appear by certain letters of cocket in their hands as they
aver, they are by certain mayors etc. hindered from so doing unless
they pay the same a second time, for that they will put the wool in
other ships as they needs must do, praying the king's aid.
Et erat patens.

MEMBRANE 7.

Oct. 13. To David Craddok chamberlain in North Wales. Order to deliver
Havering atte in dower to Joan who was wife of Edward prince of Wales duke of
Bower. Cornwall and earl of Cestre, or to command livery to be given her
of the county etc. following which the king with assent of the council
has assigned to her of the lordships, castles, commotes, lands and
rents of the said prince in North Wales, having assigned her dower
of the prince's lordships etc. as well in England, Cornwall and Devon
as in Wales, Cestreshire and Flynt, also the issues thereof now or
hereafter taken since the prince's death, causing indentures to be
made of arms and armour, victuals and all other property of the king
in the castle hereinafter mentioned, if any, and further such and so many
writs or mandates on her behalf as shall be needful or convenient for
furtherance of the business, as used to be done according to the law
and custom of those parts, reserving specially to the king until further
order the perquisites of the county courts of Caemervanshire, and
of the turns, hundreds and commotes of Kemetmayn and DynthJaen ;
as the king has assigned to her the whole county of Meryonnyth with
Hardelagh castle, the commotes of Kemetmayn and Dynthlaen co.
Caen[arvan], and a yearly rent of 131. 6s. 8d. of the abbot and convent
of Bardesey, further granting her all fines, ransoms, issues, amerce-
ments, escheats and forfeitures of all her men and tenants within the
precinct of those lordships arising for any cause whatsoever, all profits
and emoluments by reason thereof, and deodands arising therein
now or hereafter adjudged before the justices of North Wales or their
representatives in their sessions since the prince's death, and all other
profits or emoluments o: the said men and tenants within the said
precinct by the law of England or of Wales or by any other the custom
of those parts as well for punishment of false judgment in any courts
now or hereafter annulled as for wreck of the sea, king's wreck and
other wreck of whatsoever kind, as fuUy as the prince in his hfe time
possessed and took the same, granting that of the said men and tenants
she shall have the chattels of felons and fugitives and of outlaws for
whatsoever cause in whatsoever court they and their forfeitures be
adjudged and outlawries pubUshed, and if such men and tenants be
tenante severally of the princess and of the king or other lords, and

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1376. Membrane 7 — cont.

such felonies or trespasses be committed and contracts whence
outlawries arise be made within the precinct of her dower she shall
have all their goods and chattels when convicted or outlawed which
are found within the same, saving to the king fines etc. of the men
and tenants of the remaining two thirds of that heritage, the chattels
of felons, fugitives and outlaws therein, saving the privilege herein
before granted to the princess ; also that she shall have the hke power
and prerogative in regard to process and punishment of her ministers
in all things throughout the lordships assigned to her as the prince
in his life time had, as by examination made in chancery as well on
behalf of the king as of Richard son and heir of the prince who is
within age, and as contained in the king's letters patent thereupon
made. By K. upon the information of John king of CastiUe and

Leon in regard to taking the said issues.

To Hugh le Yonge chamberlain in South Wales. Like order to
deUver in dower to Joan who was wife of Edward prince of Wales etc.,
or to cause hvery to be given her of the towns, castle and commotes
hereinafter mentioned in South Wales with the issues thereof arising
since the prince's death, making indentures, writs etc. (as above),
reserving specially to the king until further order the pleas and
perquisites of petty sessions of justices to be held at Cardygan and at
Lampadem and maiden fees of Kermerdynshire and Cardygan, namely
the town of Cardigan wth the castle there, the commotes of Iscoit,
Generglyn, Perveth, Cruthyn, Hannynyok, Mevenyth, Mabwynyan,
Gwynyonuth, Kaerwedros and of Mabudrud co. KermerdjTi, the town
of Trevillan and Maynorsullen, further granting her all fines etc. (as
above) adjudged before the justices of South Wales, and all other
profits etc., as fully as the prince in his life time took the same while
possessed of the premises, and the chattels etc. {as above), saving to
the king the fines etc. {as above), also that she shall have the like
prerogative etc., as by examination etc. (as above).

By K. upon the hke information.

Not sent to the exchequer among the estreats, for that letters patent are
there sent in which the same things are all contained.

Oct. 14. To William de Skypwyth justice of North Wales and South Wales.
Havering atte Order to deliver from time to time to the ministers of Joan who was
Bower. -jyjfg ^f Edward prince of Wales etc. by her now or hereafter deputed
within the precinct of her dower all estreats and the tenor of all records
and processes whereby forfeitures or other profits of fines or amerce-
ments now or hereafter adjudged before the said justice or his
representatives in the king's courts in Wales may reasonably be
demanded, as they fall in, reserving specially to the king until further
order the perquisites of the county courts of Caernervanshire, of the
turns, hundreds and commotes of Kemetmayn and Djmthlaen in North
Wales, the pleas and perquisites of petty sessions of justices at Cardygan
and at Lampadem and maiden fees of Kermerdynshire and Cardygan
in South Wales ; as with assent of the council the king has assigned to the
said princess in dower the whole county of Meryonnyth with Hardelagh
castle, the commotes of Kemetmajm and Dynthlaen co. Caen[arvan]
and a yearly rent of IZl. 6s. 8d. of the abbot and convent of Bardesey
in North Wales, the town and castle of Cardigan, the commotes of
Iscoit, Generglyn, Perveth, Cruthyn, Hannynyok, Mevenyth,

50 EDWARD III.— Part II. 407

1376. Membrane 7 — cord.

Mabwynyan, Guynyonuth, Kaerwedros and of Mabudrud co. Kermer-
dyn, and the town of Trevillan and Maynorsullen in South Wales, grant-
ing to her by letters patent that the justice of North Wales and South
Wales or his representatives and other the king's ministers or ministers
of other lords in Wales of whatsoever condition shall in all the places
aforesaid and everywhere within the said precinct cause all such
estreats etc. to be deUvered to her ministers to her use, saving to
the king the fines etc. of his men and tenants of the remaining two
thirds of that heritage, the chattels of felons, fugitives and outlaws
of his said men in whatsoever court they and their forfeitures be
adjudged and outlawries be published, saving the privilege granted
to the said princess. By K. upon the like information.

Oct. 13. To John Wodehous chamberlain of Cestre. Order to dehver in

Havering atte dower to Joan who was wife of Edward prince of Wales etc., or to
Bower. command Uvery to be given her of the lordship, town, manor, timber
and fee farm hereinafter mentioned, which the king with assent of the
council has assigned to her in Cestreshire and Flynt, with the
issues thereof taken since the said prince's death, causing further
such and so many writs and mandates to be made as shall be needful
or convenient for furtherance of the business, and as used to be done
according to the law and custom of those parts, namely the lordship
of Macclesfeld, the town of Middlewich (Medewici), the manor of
Frodesham with timber to be taken in the forest of la Mare when
need be for repair of the said manor and of the mills and weirs there
by view of the justices or chamberlain of Cestre for the time being,
and lOOL of fee farm of the town of Cestre, granting further to the
said princess all fines etc. (as above) adjudged before the justices of
Cestre or their representatives, all other profits etc., the chattels of
felons etc., saving to the king the fines etc. of his men and tenants
of the remaining two thirds of that heritage, the chattels of felons etc.,
and that she shall have the like prerogative etc. {as above), as by
examination had etc. By K. upon the like information.

Membrane 6.

Oct. 14. To Thomas de Eelton and John de la Pole justices of Cestre or to

Havering atte their representatives there. Order to deliver from time to time
Bower. ^q i]^q ministers of Joan who was wife of Edward prince of
Wales etc. all estreats etc. (as above) ; as with the assent of the
council the king has assigned to her in dower the lordship of
Macclesfeld, the town of Middlewich, the manor of Frodesham with
timber to be taken in the forest of la Mare, and lOOl. of the fee farm
of the town of Cestre, granting her by letters patent that the justices
of Cestre or their representatives and other the ministers of the king
or of other lords of those parts shall cause all such estreats etc. to be
delivered to her ministers, saving to the king the fines etc. {as above).

By K. upon the like information.

Oct. 13. To Richard Sergeaux steward of all the lands and lordships in Cornwall

Havering atte and Devon which were of Edward prince of Wales etc., and to Ralph Tre-

Bower. newyth receiver there specially appointed by the king. Order to deliver in

dower to Joan who was wife of the said prince, or to the receiver by

her now appointed, a third part of all moneys and profits arising from

the stannary and stampage of tin in Cornwall and Devon since the

408 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 6 — cont.

prince's death, suffering a third part thereof henceforward to be paid
by the hands of merchants and others who have tin or of others
whatsoever to her said receiver and to other receivers by her appointed
hereafter, even as the said Ralph shall take the remaining two thirds
thereof, so that no tin there stamped shall be deUvered to merchants
or others but in the form hereinafter mentioned, and that the stamping
thereof shall be done as well by the said steward and Ralph as by the
steward and receiver of the princess for the time being or their deputies,
if they will be present ; as (among other things) the king by letters
patent has assigned to her as her dower of the profits of the stannary and
stampage of tin one third of the moneys and profits aforesaid since
the prince's death as well of tin stamped as not stamped and for that
cause forfeit to the king or other lords of Cornwall, as fully as the
dukes or lords of Cornwall for the time being who have or by law
might have such stampage or forfeiture shall take the same, to be paid
by merchants or others who have tin to a receiver now or hereafter
by her appointed as the prince's receivers used to levy and take the
same, and as the receivers of the king or other lords who have the
remaining two thirds do or shaU do, so that no tin there stamped shall be
dehvered to merchants or others until she shall have Uke security
for default of payment of the portion to her due as shall be made
according to custom to the king and other lords for those two thirds,
wilUng that such stamping be done as well by the ministers of the
king and such other lords as by the steward and receiver of the princess
or their deputies for the time being, if they will be present.

By K. upon the like information.

Oct. 13. To Adam Stable mayor of the city of London and escheator therein.

Havering atte Order to deliver in dower to Joan who was wife of Edward prince of

Bower. Wales ete. the inn of the wardrobe in the Old Jewry London pertaining

to the duchy of Cornwall which (among other things) the king by

letters patent has assigned to her, together with the issues thereof

taken since the prince's death. By K. upon the like information.

To Nicholas Somerton escheator in Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
Like order in regard to Walyngford castle and 70Z. 8s. Q^d. of rent
arising of the lordship thereof in divers parcels, namely of a fishery
in the river Thames 46s. 8d., of the mill there with the fishery of eels
at ' Flodgates ' 81. 10s., of the island of meadow called Northacche
20s., of 4 acres of meadow called Quenesherber 24s., of 36 acres of
meadow called Kyngesmede 71. 4d., of the fee farm of the manor of
Bensyngton 391. 9s. Id., and of the perquisites of court and of the view
of that manor 101. 18s. 2|rf., also the manor of Netilbed with the
wood there to the value of 60s.

To Thomas Sewale escheator in Bukinghamshire. Like order in
regard to 331. 10s. of rent arising from the farm of customary tenants
for the demesne lands, meadows, pastures, mills, rents and services
of the manor of Risbergh with the park and outwood there.

To Walter Holt escheator in Warwickshire. Like order in regard
to the fee farm of the prior and convent of Coventre. namely
88Z. 6s. 8d.

50 EDWARD III.— Pabt II. 409

1376. Membrane 6 — conf.

To John Bekyngham escheator in Derbyshire. Like order in
regard to a rent and other profits in the town of Repyndon which are
of the honour of Cestre, to the value of 60s.

To Thomas lUeston escheator in Sussex. Like order in regard to
the manor of Shorham. By K. upon the like information as above.

To John Mattesford escheator in Cornwall and Devon. Like order
in regard to the manor of Rillaton, the town of Lostwythiel, the manors
of Tewyngton, Helleston in Kerrier, Moresk, Tywamayll and Penmayn,
the fee farm of Liskerit namely 18Z. I8d., the manor of Tjmtagel except
Tyntagel castle, the borough of Bossynny, the town of Camelford, the
manors of Penljm and Tybeste, the borough of Helleston in Kerrier,
the fee farm of Launceston and the farm of other profits there namely
81. 9s., and the manor of Talskedy, with the issues thereof.

Nov. 30. To the keepers, bailiffs or farmers of the king's manor of Maunsfeld
Westminster. CO. Notyngham. Order of the farm or issues of that manor to pay to
Nicholas Daubrichecourt the king's esquire for life 20Z. a year at Easter
and Michaelmas by even portions, taking his acquittance ; as lately
on 1 March in the 44th year of his reign the king by letters patent
granted to the said Nicholas for his good service 201. a year to be
taken at the exchequer for his fife or until the king should take other
order for his estate ; and on 30 November last, at his petition and for
that he gave up those letters patent in chancery to be cancelled, the
king by letters patent granted him the same sum to be taken as
aforesaid for his life or until the king should take other order for his
estate.

Et erat patens.

1377.

Here was the great seal delivered to Adam bishop of St. Davids
the chancellor, namely 11 January this year, as appears in a
memorandum enrolled upon the back of this roll.

[Fosdera, with the erroneous date 12 January.]

1376. MEMBRANE 5.

Nov. 27. Order to the sheriff of Suthampton to cause a verderer in the forest
Westminster, of Chuyt to be elected instead of Robert Banbury, who has no lands
within the bounds of the forest, nor dwells therein.

The like to the same sheriff for election of a verderer instead of
John Spircok.

Nov. 30. To the keepers or farmers of the manor of Haverjoig atte Boure
Westminster, for the time being. Order to pay to Richard de Redyng the arrears
of 2d. a day since 14 August in the 43rd year of the reign, and
henceforward from time to time to pay him that daily sum, taking
his acquittance for every payment ; as Queen Philippa granted to the said
Richard during her life the keeping of the warren to the said manor
pertaining taking for the same 2d. a day of the issues of the manor by the
hands of the keepers or farmers thereof ; and on the aforesaid date the
king, willing to shew him favour in consideration of his good service
to the said queen in her Ufe time, and for that by her death the said
manor was come to the king's hands, by letters patent granted
to the said Richard for life 2d. a day of the issues thereof.
Et erat patens.

410 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 5 — cont.

Nov. 6. To William Walshale escheator in Salop. Order to take the fealty

Westminster, of Robert de Ferrores according to the form of a schedule enclosed,
and to deUver to the said Robert and Elizabeth his wife the messuage
hereinafter mentioned taken into the king's hand by the death of
Edward le BotiUer, but to remove the king's hand and meddle no
further with a moiety of the manor of Fraunketon likewise taken
into the king's hand, delivering up any issues taken of the premises,
saving to the king his relief if any be lawfully due for the said messuage ;
as lately upon the finding of an inquisition, by the escheator taken
at the king's command, that the said Edward at his death held in
his demesne as of fee a burgage in Shrewsbury in a street called
Doggepol in chief as a free burgage, and six cottages, 40 acres of land,
12 acres of wood, 10 acres of marsh and 25s. of rent in Fraunketon
of others than the king, and that Elizabeth daughter of John Lestraunge
of Blakemere, being daughter of Ankaret one of the sisters of the said
Edward and a minor in the king's wardship, Margaret wife of Fulk
de Pembrugge knight, being daughter of Ida the second sister, Nicholas
son of Nicholas de Langeford knight being son of Alice the third sister,
and Walter son of Dionysia de Cokesey the fourth sister deceased are
his cousins and next heirs, on behalf of the said Robert and EUzabeth
his wife petition was after made to the king shewing that William
le Botiller father of the said Edward took to wife one Ankaret and had
issue William, that William the son had issue another William, that
William the grandson had issue the said Elizabeth wife of Robert,
that after the said Ankaret' s death the first William took to wife one
Ela and had issue Edmund, the said Edward, Ankaret daughter of
William, Ida, Alice and Dionysia, that Richard Borrey of Salopboure
by his writing granted to the said first William (by name of William
le Botiller of Wemme) and to the said Ela and to the heirs male of their
bodies, with remainder for lack of such an heir to the heirs of the said
William, the reversion of the said burgage, by name of a messuage
in Salopboure held of the said Richard's heritage by Richard Onyoteshay
and Joan his wife for Joan's life ^vith reversion to the grantor and
his heirs, that Joan daughter of Richard de Fraunketon by charter
likewise gave to the first William (by the name aforesaid) and Ela
and to the heirs male of their bodies with remainder to the said
William's heirs the cottages, land and rent aforesaid by name of a
moiety of the manor of Fraunketon, that after the said Joan's death
the first William and Ela by virtue of the said grant entered the said
messuage, that after the death of the first William and Ela, of Edmund
their son and heir, and of the said Edward his brother and heir, all
the premises ought by the form of the said gift and grant to revert
to the said Ehzabeth wife of Robert, being cousin and heir of the first
Wilham, for that the said Edward died without an heir male of his
body as the king has learned, and praying livery of the premises ;
and the king ordered the sheriff to give notice to the said Elizabeth
daughter of John, Fulk, Margaret, Nicholas and Walter to be in
chancery in the quinzaine of Michaelmas last to shew cause wherefore
the king ought not to deUver the same to tiie said Robert and to
Ehzabeth his wife as next heir of the said Wilham le Botiller, and further
to receive what the court should determine, at which day they came
not, being sufficiently warned as the sheriff returned, wherefore it
is determined that the king's hands be removed from the premises,
and that the issues thereof since the said Edward's death be dehvered up.

50 EDWARD III.— Part II. 411

1376. Membrane 5 — cont.

Dec. 1. To the keeper or farmer of the king's manor of Okham. Order

Westminster, of the issues of that manor to pay to John Rukwyke Zd. a day for his
wages since Michaelmas last, if he be not yet contented thereof, and
henceforward to pay him that daily sum so long as he shall have the
office of constable of Okham castle co. Roteland, taking from time
to time his acquittance ; as on 3 November last the king by letters
patent granted that office for life to the said John, being chamberlain
of Roger de Bello Campo loiight, with all fees and profits thereto
belonging and 3d. a day for wages to be taken as aforesaid, as William
de Whappelode had the same, who held that office by the king's grant
and with the king's licence granted it to the said John.
Et erat patens.

Nov. 28. To Thomas Sewale escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to deliver
Westminster, to John de Pekkebrigge knight and Margaret his wife the manor of
Ditton Camoys taken into the king's hand by the death of Nicholas
Loveyne knight, with the issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned
by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that by fine levied in the king's
court with his licence the said Nicholas at his death held that manor
for life jointly with Margaret his wife likewise deceased by gift of
John late bishop of Worcester and William de Chirchehulle clerk,
with remainder to William de Pulteneye knight now deceased and
Margaret his wife yet living and to the heirs of their bodies, and that
the same is held in chief by the service of rendering to the king one
pair of gilded spurs ; and the king has taken the fealty of the said
John, who has taken to wife the said Margaret who was wife of
William de Pulteney.

Nov. 18. To Gilbert Culwen escheator in Westmorland. Order to deliver
Westminster, to John de Tyndale the moiety of a messuage, of three bovates 16 acres
of land and of a third part of a mill in Burgham taken into the king's
hand by the death of John Cutberd of Burgham and by reason of the
nonage of Roger son of Robert de Clyfford ; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken by the escheator, that John Cutberd at his death
held no lands in that county in chief, but held the premises of the
said Roger, being brother and heir of Robert son and heir of the said
Robert and late a minor in the king's wardship, by service of rendering
3s. a year to the said Roger to cornage, 2s. a year in money and
3 quarters 3 bushels of oats towards the puture of his foresters of
WhjTifell, and lOd. a year towards the puture of his bailiffs in
Westmorland for the time being, and that John de Tyndale son of Alice
sister of John Cutberd is his cousin and next heir and of full age ;
and on 14 December in the 28th year of the reign the said Roger's
age was proved before Hugh de Louthre then escheator, and the
king took his homage, and commanded livery to be given him of his
father's lands which came to the king's hands by his death and by
reason of the nonage of Robert the son, who died within age in the
king's wardship.

Dec. 7. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Adam Gaolere

Westminster, of London, Vincent Fynch of Sussex, Robert de Kyngeston of

Middlesex, Robert Bertelet of Dorset and William Bastesford of

Sussex to set free Nicholas Serveys chaplain from Neugate prison,

although lately for particular causes he was by the sheriffs taken

412

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 5—cont.

and is there imprisoned ; as the said Adam and the others, whom he
has found in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of 20Z. for his
good behaviour toward the king and people.

Dec. 16. Order to the sheriff of Sussex to cause a coroner to be elected instead
Westminster, of John atte Melle, who is insufficiently qualified.

Membrane 4.

Sept. 15. To the bailiffs and commonalty of the city of Canterbury. Order,
Westminster, under pain of forfeiture of life and limbs and loss of the liberties of
the city, to desist altogether from dissensions and brawls, with all
their might causing the same to be assuaged and reformed ; and if
they may not so be fi_nally pacified, order that the bailiffs and four of
the best and most worthy of the commonalty leaving all else shall
with all possible speed appear before the king and council, that the
king may there take order for establishing peace and reforming strife
among them as shall seem best to him and to the council, and in the
mean time to take such order among themselves that all may rest
in peace without motion or sound of strife until by the king and council
debate be had and order be taken concerning the premises ; as the
king has particular information that for particular causes dissensions
and debates are newly moved in the said city, wherefrom it is feared
that much peril and hurt will arise if they be not speedily assuaged.

Sept. 18. To the mayor and bailiffs of the town of Bristol, and the collectors
Westminster, of customs and subsidies in that port. Order, upon the petition of
John Barstaple, Hugh Fraunceys and Robert GardjTier merchants of
Bristol, to view letters of coket which they have and, if assured that
the hides hereinafter mentioned were counted and cocketed at the
staples of Cork, Lymeryk and Waterford, and the custom and subsidy
due thereupon were paid as alleged, to suiier them to lade the same
in that port and without let to take them over to the staple of Calais
without a second payment ; as their petition shews that at the staples
aforesaid they lately freighted 24 lasts of hides of the growth of Ireland
in a ship to take them to the staple of Calais, and that although the
same were there counted and cocketed and the custom and subsidy
paid, as by the said letters may appear, the m^ayor and bailiffs and
the collectors are demanding of them custom and subsidy for the same
as if they were not before cocketed and customed, and are hindering
them from taking the same away, for that the said ship was driven to
Bristol and there came to land, and because of the weakness thereof
they are minded to put the same in another ship, praying for remedy ;
and in the ordinances for holding staples of wool in England it is
contained (among other things) that it shall be lawful for men of
Ireland and Wales, who may not in those ports deliver wool, woolfells
and hides to foreign merchants, to come therewith to any staple in
England after the same be cocketed and customed in Ireland or Wales,
and when they shall come thither and bring letters of coket witnessing
that it is so done, neither they nor the merchants who buy the same
of them shall a second time pay customs or subsidies. Proviso that
no hides of the growth of England be taken over to foreign parts
among those hides by colour of these presents.

50 EDWARD III.— Paet II. 413

1376. Membrane 4 — cont.

Deo. 6. To the treasurer and the chamberlains of the exchequer. Order,

Westminster, upon the petition of Thomas de Appelby the king's receiver and
apprower of the islands of Gernesey, Serk and Aureney, if lawfully
assured by inspection of the rolls of the controllers of the said islands
and by oath of the said Thomas that there are no profits of certain
mills there and of certain rents in his time, and if assured that by
reason of burning and destruction wrought by the king's enemies
he did not and might not levy such profits and rents, not to charge
him therewith in his account, but to discharge and acquit him of the
same ; as he has shewn the king that by the said enemies coming
oftimes thither the said mills are burnt and the said rents destroyed,
and are now come to the king's hand in decay, so that he may not
levy profits of those mills or the said rents pertaining to the king of
old time, but that the treasurer and chamberlains, considering not
this, are purposing to charge the said Thomas therewith in his account
at the exchequer as if the same were not burnt or destroyed as they
are, and as if he might levy such profits and rents though he may not,
praying for remedy.

Nov. 12. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order, upon
Westminster, the petition of Nicholas Pot5m the king's searcher in the port of the
city of London, to discharge him in his account at the exchequer of a
certain pipe with two bags of saffron therein contained and of the price
thereof ; as his petition shews that he lately arrested the same as forfeit to
the king's use, and after the arrest by command of the king's then
treasurer delivered the same to Bartholomew Myne (now deceased) in
order that he might answer to the king for the price thereof, and
that the said Bartholomew wholly received the same of him ; and
John Wiltshire citizen of London, who has taken to wife Alice who
was wife of the. said Bartholomew and is his executor it is said, has
acknowledged in chancery that the same was by the said Nicholas
dehvered to the said Bartholomew. Proviso that answer be made
for the said pipe and saffron or for the price thereof by the said
Bartholomew or his executors.

Dec. 12. To Richard Pope the king's searcher in the river of Gravesend.

Westminster. Order to deliver without delay to the treasurer and the chamberlains

to the king's use 43Z. 10s. which was of Lawrence Van Rothe ' alyan,'

and was by the searcher arrested as forfeit in the said river. It is

the king's will that the searcher be thereof discharged toward him.

Dec. 10. To H. bishop of Norwich, proctor of Edmund de Arandell knight.
Westminster. Prohibition at his peril to draw out of the realm or elsewhere save
before the king or council or there to prosecute a cause between Richard
earl of Arundell and the said Edmund, or to do or attempt aught or
cause aught to be done or attempted contrary to an accord between
the parties, unless the king shall send other order touching the same ;
as the bishop well knows how that the said earl and Edmund before
the king in person freely offered themselves to an accord touching
the cause, quarrel, dissensions, strife and controversy between them
pending, being before the king mutually sworn to keep the same,
wherefore it is not reasonable, nor is it the king's will, that such quarrel
be drawn or decided save before the king and council, especially seeing
that the accord was offered and confirmed by their oaths before the
king.

414

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 4 — cont.

To Edmund de Arundell knight. Like prohibition under pain of
forfeiture ; as the said Edmund well knows etc. (as above, mutatis
mutandis) .

Nov. 6. To the sheriffs of London. Order to deliver a messuage in the

Westminster, parish of St. Benet Shorhog London, lately recovered by the king in
chancery against John Pecche citizen of London, to William Wyghtman
the king's Serjeant, to whom on 9 October last the king by letters
patent granted the same for life, with the issues thereof since that
date, which messuage was held of the king by Thomas Holbech citizen
and cordwainer of London and Katherine his wife to them and the
heirs of the said Thomas, and pertains to the king as an escheat for
that the said Thomas Avas a bastard and died without an heir, as may
appear in the record and process thereupon had. It is the king's
will that the sheriffs be thereof discharged toward him.

1377.

Jan. 16. To the sheriff of Bedford. Order, as lawful and reasonable is, to

Westminster, compel Giles Daubeneye and Eulk de Pembrugge lords of the manor
of Kempston and singular their tenants, free men and neifs, to
contribute towards the expenses of the knights coming for the commons
of Bedfordshire to the last parliament, like as other the men and
tenants of the commons aforesaid ; as the commons of every county
ought and in all times past have been used so to contribute, and now
the king is informed that the said Giles and Fulk do refuse so to do,
pretending that they and their tenants of the said manor, free and
neif, ought to be quit of such contribution, though they are not,
unlawfully hindering their said tenants from contributing as they
ought to do and troubling them ; and the king takes note that all
lords of manors and towns, not being barons nor coming to parliament
at the king's command nor being used lawfully so to do, and all their
free tenants and neifs ought to contribute to such expenses, and the
said Giles and Fulk are not barons, nor came to the last parliament
at the king's command, as he is well assured.
[FtederaJ]

Jan. 24.

Westminster.

1376.
Dec. 7.

To Nicholas Somerton escheator in the county of Suthampton.
Order to cause William son of William son of Christina Oubbel sister
of William Forde father of Joan who was wife of John Prentys, being
cousin and heir of the said Joan a tenant in chief, to have seisin of her
lands taken into the king's hand by her death and by reason of his
nonage ; as he has proved his age before the escheator, and the king
has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [31285.]

To Ralph Basset of Drayton knight. Writ de intendendo, directing
Westminster, him from 16 September last to pay to John de Beverle the king's
esquire at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions a yearly farm
of 96Z. 3s. id. which the said Ralph is bound to render to the king for
the manors of Cherteleye co. Stafford and Bukebroke co. Norhampton
during the term for which the wardship of the same is committed
to him, taking the said John's acquittance ; as lately by letters patent
the king committed to the said Ralph the wardship of those manors,
which were held for life by Elizabeth who was wife of Reynold de
Cobham knight as jointly enfeoffed with John de Ferrers knight
sometime her husband, and by her death and by reason of the nonage

50 EDWARD HI.— Part U. 415

1376. Membrane 4 — eont.

of Robert son and heir of the said John de Ferrers and Elizabeth are
in the king's hand, with the issues thereof, until the lawful age of the
said heir, rendering at the exchequer 961. 3s. id. yearly at the said
terms ; and on 16 September last the king of his favour granted by
letters patent to his said esquire the wardship of all the lands of John
de Ferrers which are in his hand with all things thereto belonging
until the lawful age of the said heir, rendering nought to the king,
but saving to the farmers of such lands their terms whereby they took
the same to farm, who should pay the said esquire from time to time
so long as he should have that wardship the farms which they are
bound yearly to render to the king.
Et erat patens.

Membrane 3.

Sept. 11. To the bailiffs of Great Jememuth. Strict order to cause
Westminster, proclamation to be made on the king's behalf forbidding any of the
men of that town of whatsoever estate or condition, under peril of
dire punishment to be by the king and council appointed, and under
pain of forfeiture of the sums contained in the bonds hereinafter
mentioned, to make unlawful assemblies or commit trespasses, hurts,
grievances, excesses or other things which may tend to a breach or
disturbance of the peace or to tumult or terror of the people there
or to impair the safety of the town, but ordering every man under the
same peril and pain henceforward to behave peaceably and quietly
toward the king and people, and order when this command shall be
executed to certify under their seals in chancery without delay what
they have done, sending again this writ ; as the king was lately
informed that great number of men of that town were banded together
to make unlawfxil assemblies and do other things to the disturbance
of the peace, and for the repose of the people willing to provide a
remedy for the hurt which raight thereby happen, the king by writ
ordered the bailiffs in such manner as should to them seem best to
compel all and singular the residents in that town of whom suspicion
was had to find security for their good behaviour, and to commit
to prison those who refused so to do, there to be kept in safe custody
until they would find such security, certif jdng in chancery the security
so taken ; and although by virtue of that command the bailiffs took
security of great number of the town by divers bonds in great sums,
and returned the same in chancery with the said bonds, great number
of the said men, fearing neither the king's power nor the forfeiture
of the sums therein contained, are purposing to make unlawful
assembhes and do other hurtful things in breach of the peace and to
the terror of the people of that town, and the Idng will not endure such
risk and damage.

Sept. 23. To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon the petition of Margaret who
Westminster, was wife of Henry Picard, if the farm hereinafter mentioned is in arrear
as by the sheriffs certified, of the goods and chattels which were of
Richard Lyons citizen of London which are in the cellars and tenements
to him demised by her to pay her by indenture the arrears for his time
up to 16 June last, namely for Christmas and Easter terms last ; as
her petition shews that she lately demised to farm to the said Richard
a ' crane ' situate upon the river Thames and ten cellars and another
tenement in the Vintry London rendering yearly to her at the terms

416

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 3—cont.

usual in the city of London 20 marks for the said ' crane,' the quay
(kaio) and seven cellars, and 18 marks 6s. 8d. for three cellars and the
said tenement, that for particular causes the premises are among other
tenements of the said Richard taken into the king's hand, and that
the farm is now in arrear, praying for payment ; and it is by the sheriffs
certified in chancery at the king's command that of the said farm of
20 marks a year 66s. 8d. is now in arrear to the said Margaret for
Midsummer term last, of the farm of 18 marks 6s. 8d. there is in arrear
61. 15s. for the three cellars, namely for Christmas, Easter and
Midsummer terms last, and for the said tenement 335. 4(^. for Easter
and Midsummer terms ; and the king would shew special favour to
the said Margaret in regard to such arrears due before the date
aforesaid, when the premises were taken into the king's hand.

Sept. 25. To John atte Hale escheator in Somerset and Dorset. Order to
Westminster, cause Richard Saymour, brother and heir of Nicholas son and heir of
Nicholas Saymour knight tenant in chief, to have seisin of his said
father's lands which came to the king's hands by his death and by
reason of the nonage of Nicholas the son, who lately died within age
and in the king's wardship, and so are in the king's hand ; as the said
Richard has proved his age before the escheator, and the king has
taken his fealty, and respited his homage until the octaves of St.
Hilary next. By the great council.

The like (sic) to the following :
John Mattesford escheator in Devon.
Nicholas de Somerton escheator in Wiltesir.
Thomas de Illeston escheator in Middlesex.

Sept. 26. Mandate to Master John de Bolton chamberlain of Berewick upon

Westminster. Twede to deliver to the said Richard all lands in Scotland whereof the

said Nicholas Saymour at his death was seised in his demesne as of fee,

and which came as aforesaid to the king's hands and are yet in his

hand. By the great council.

To the mayor and bailiffs of the town of Suthampton. Order to
deliver by indenture to the king's clerk Master John Gutier dean of
Segobia 401. which was of John Piers of Quexo in Spain and were by
the mayor and bailiffs arrested in the hands of John atte Bere burgess
of Suthampton, to keep to the use of John Piers in case he shall return
to the king's service in England ; as lately he came to England, there
to abide in the king's allegiance, but is now taken at sea by the king's
Spanish enemies, and the said money is part of the price of a ship of
bis and is arrested as aforesaid, as the mayor has certified the king's
son John duke of Lancastre. It is the king's will that if the said
John Piers be an adherent of the king's enemies and return not again
to his service, the said dean shall have that money of the king's favour
and gift as forfeit by reason of the owner's rebellion, and that the
mayor and bailiffs be thereof discharged toward the king.

By K. upon information of the said duke.

Sept. 10. To the sheriff and constable of Pembroke in Wales. Order, upon

Westminster, the petition of Philip Douston and Owyn ap War3m merchants of

Wales, if the facts are as stated, to take of them security that they

shall make prompt restitution of 801. to the men of Garraut and Ildebas

50 EDWARD HI.— Part II. 417

1376. Membrane 3 — cont.

in Brittany in case the said Philip and Owyn shall hereafter be
contented for their merchandise there taken from them, and to deliver
to them that sum in part payment for the same, and order to certify
under seal in chancery if there be any cause wherefore that ought
not to be done ; as the said petition shews that at Garraut and Ildebas
contrary to the truce made between the king and bis adversary of
France the said merchants with wine, honey and other their merchandise
to the value of 240/1. were by assent of the men of those places taken
in hostile manner and brought to Rywes castle, and were there long
time imprisoned until by good luck they escaped, that before the said
sheriff and constable in the king's court of ' pipoudres ' the said
merchants so far prosecuted their complaint touching those wrongs
against the said men for aiding and abetting therein that by lawful
process they recovered against them 167Z., and that 80Z. thereof there
left by the men of Brittany is by the sheriff and constable now arrested,
whereby the said merchants are hindered from having execution,
praying the king's aid.

July 16. To the dean and chapter of the church of St. Paul London, late

Westminater. guardians of the bishopric of London when last void and in the king's
hand. Order, upon the petition of Simon archbishop of Canterbury
and late bishop of London, to suffer him to have the crop of all lands
of the said bishopric by him sown while bishop of London, and the
disposal thereof, or to see that he be reasonably contented for the
same ; as his petition shews that before his translation to the see of
Canterbury he caused certain lands of the said bishopric to be sown
with divers kinds of com, but that the dean and chapter have
unlawfully hindered him from taldng the crop thereof for that the
keeping of the temporalities of the bishopric during the vacancy
thereof was in their hands, wherefore he has prayed for remedy ; and
the king takes note that the crop of such lands ought to pertain to
him and to none other.

Sept. 11. To the receiver of Glamorgan and Morganou in Wales. Order of
Westminster, the issues of the castles, boroughs and lordships there which are in the
king's hand by the death of Edward le Despenser knight tenant in
chief and by reason of the nonage of his heir to pay to the sheriffs,
constables and other ministers and officers in those parts the arrears
since 19 March last of 131Z. 14s. &d. which in the said Edward's time
was paid them for their fees and wages it is said, and to Richard Story
the arrears since that date of 100 marks yearly, and henceforward from
time to time to pay to them the said fees and wages and to the said
Richard the said yearly sum so long as he shall be keeper and overseer
of the said castles etc., taking their several acquittances for such
payments ; as on that day the king by letters patent appointed the
said Richard keeper and overseer of all and singular the said castles etc.
until the lawful age of the said heir, granting him full power to provide
for the good and safe governance of those parts, and to make sheriffs,
constables etc. as used there to be done, except a receiver who shall
be specially appointed by the king and council, and power to remove
the said officers and new make others in their room as need should be
and as should seem to be for the king's advantage, willing that
for their wages and fees the said sum should be paid at the exchequer

Wt. 11824 CB 27

418

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376.

Sept. 26.

Westminster.

Sept. 10.

Westminster.

Membrane 3 — cont.

of Kcrdyf, and 100 marks a year to the said Richard so long as he
should be keeper and overseer there for a reward of his toil and for
his expenses.

To Thomas de Illeston escheator in Kent. Order to keep in the
king's hand the lands which John de Garten of Erehethe citizen of
London tenant in chief held in chief at his death, if any, but to remove
the king's hand and meddle no further ivith the lands held in
' gavelkynde ' which are taken into the king's hand by his death,
dehvering to Jolin his son any issues thereof taken ; as the king has
learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the deceased
at his death held by the courtesy of England a messuage, 109 acres of
land, 23 acres of meadow and 10 acres of wood in Erehethe in
' gavelkjTQde ' of Edmund earl of March of the heritage of Margaret
his first wife, and 26 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow and 15s. 4d.
of rent in that town likewise of her heritage in ' gavelkynde ' of
Thomas Saynt Johan knight, and that the said John, son of the
deceased and of the said Margaret, is their next heir and of the age of
eight years and upwards.

To the justice of Cestre or his representative. Order, if a liberty
or custom of the court of Cestre called ' avoerie ' used not heretofore
lawfully to be allowed or to have place in a plea of debt, to shew John
Toftes, John Poumfreyt and John More merchants full and speedy
justice touching their complaint, the submission or allegation of John
Ratoun the younger of Preston co. Lancaster the defendant not\vith-
standing ; as by complaint of the said merchants it is shewn the king
that they lately impleaded the defendant in the said court for a certain
debt, that they so far prosecuted their suit that the defendant was
attached to answer them, and that he scheming to hinder them from their
suit submitted himself to the liberty or custom aforesaid, wherefore
they are unduly wearied of their suit, and have prayed the king's aid,
inasmuch as the said hberty or custom used to have place in pleas of
trespass and not of debt or account, nor was ever allowed therein.

Membrane 2.

To Thomas Sewale escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to deliver
to John Knyvet knight and Eleanor his wife the manor and advowson
manor. ^f Bokesworth taken into the king's hand by the death of WilUam
de HuntjTigfeld knight, together with the issues taken of the said
manor ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator,
that by fine levied in the king's court with his licence the said William
at his death held the said manor and advowson for life in chief by
knight service by gift of William de Spaigne of St. Botolph and others,
with remainder to the said John and Eleanor and to the heirs of their
bodies ; and the king has taken the said John's fealty, and has respited
his homage until the Purification next. By p.s. [31213.]

Sept. 30. To John de Ipre farmer of the castle and lands of Morende and
Westminster. Yardele Gobion co. Norhampton, or to his representative. Order,
upon the petition of Thomas de Bello Campo earl of Warrewyk, to pay
the said earl the arrears of the rent hereinafter mentioned from
the time he was lord of Potterespirie, and henceforward to pay him the
same every year at the terms hereinafter mentioned so long as the

Dec. 4.

Havering

50 EDWARD III.— Part II. 419

1376. Membrane 2 — cont.

said castle and lands shall be in the said John's keeping ; as the said
earl has shewn the king that divers parcels of certain lands at the
Morendo and Yardelc Gobion lately acquired by the king of certain
persons and in the king's hand by reason thereof, are within the bounds
of the earl's manor of Potterispyrye, and were ever heretofore held
of Thomas earl of Warrewyk his father and of other his ancestors
by certain rents and services, namely the site of Morende castle by
the service of rendering 7-Jd. a year, 4 acres of land by the castle ditch
by the service of rendering \2d. a year, 2 acres of land by the castle
which John in le More used to hold by the service of rendering 9cZ. a
year, and a water mill called ' Yardele milne ' with two parcels of
meadow adjoining by the service of rendering 30s. a year at the terms
of St. Andrew, the Annunciation and St. Peter's Chains and lib. pepper
at Christmas, prajring that the king would content him of the said
rents and the arrears thereof, as the same are in arrear since the premises
came to the king's hands ; and wiling to be fully certified thereupon
the king ordered John Camels the escheator in presence of the said
farmer or of his representative to make inquisition touching the
circumstances, and by inquisition by him taken accordingly in presence
of John Vise representative of the said farmer it is found that divers
parcels of lands at the Morende and Yardele Gobion lately acquired
by the king are within the bounds of the earl's said manor and were
heretofore held of the earl's said father and other his ancestors by
the rents and services aforesaid, that all services and customs thereof
are in arrear from the time they came to the king's hands until now,
that the said parcels are held of the now earl, and used to be held
of his ancestors by those rents, and that the late earl and other his
ancestors peaceably had and took the same by virtue of the tenure
aforesaid until the premises came to the king's hands ; and the king's
Serjeants being summoned before him in chancery could say nought
to the purpose wherefore the now earl ought not to have the said
rent and the arrears thereof from the time he became lord of the
said manor.

Dec. 10. To John Francisci merchant of Pistoia and Martin his fellow,

'Westminster. Augustine Boneton of Luca merchant dwelling in the city of London
and Roger de Morton merchant and citizen of York. Licence to make
letters of exchange to their fellows in foreign parts for 4,000Z. there
payable to the papal chamber on behalf of Arnald Guamerius nuncio
and collector of the said chamber in England.

Nov. 18. To Thomas de Illeston escheator in Sussex. Order in presence of
Westminster, the heirs of Andrew Peverell knight or their attorneys, if being warned
they will attend, to make a partition into two equal parts of the rent
and third part hereinafter mentioned, and to cause Edmund fitz
Herberd knight and John Brocas to have seisin of their respective
purparties together with the issues thereof taken since the deafli of
Katherine who was wife of the said Andrew, sending the partition
under seal to be enrolled in chancery ; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said Katherine at her
death held in dower a third part of two thirds of the manor of
Blachjmgton with the third turn of the advowson of the church, a
third part of the manor of Ryppe, 2s. Ofrf. of rent and a third part
pf 100 acres of land called Sharyngton and of 8 acres of meadow in

420 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 2 — cont.

Selmeston, a third part of 80 acres of land in Excete, 4cd. of rent and
a third part of 100 acres of land in Hethefeld and of a park there,
and a third part of a toft, 100 acres of land and 3 acres of meadow
in Hallond and Hanefcld of others than the king of the heritage of the
said Edmund, being son of Reynold son of Lucy one sister of the
said Andrew, and of the said John, being son of Margaret daughter
of Alice his other sister, the cousins and heirs of the said Andrew ;
and on 30 March in the 49th year of his reign the "king took their
homage and fealty, and commanded livery to be given them of the
lands which the said Andrew held in chief.

Nov. 8. To the sheriffs and coroner of London. Order, if the facts are as

Westminster, stated, to proceed to take an assize of mort d'ancestor arraigned_ by
Adam Louekyn ' grocer ' and Katherine his wife against William
Acton and Thomas Kaysho parson of St. Michael Bassynghawe
concerning two messuages and two shops in the parishes of St. Nicholas
Colde Ahbeye and St. Mary Mounthenhaut London, and further to
rendering of judgment, doing speedy justice to the parties according
to law and the custom of the city of London ; as learning that the
said assize was without the king's writ arraigned according to the
custom of the said city concerning the seisin of Robert de Ely sometime
citizen of London, father of the said Katherine whose heir she is, at
the suit of the dean and chapter of his free chapel of St. Martin le
Grand London, averring that for particular causes set forth in his
court hurt and prejudice to them might arise if proceeding were taken
in that assize, the king lately caused the same to be adjourned ; and
although after the king ordered them to proceed to take the same
provided they should not proceed to rendering of judgment without
advising him, the sheriffs and coroner have hitherto deferred so to do,
wherefore petition is made to the king that further proceeding be
taken therein and judgment rendered.

Nov. 20. To David Craddok chamberlain in North Wales. Order to deliver
Havering to Richard son and heir of Edward prince of Wales duke of Cornwall
atte Bower. ^^^^ gj^j,j gf Cestre all lands of the said Edward which are not assigned
in dower to Joan who was his wife, together with the honours',
lordships, castles, cities, boroughs, towns, manors, members, hamlets,
lands, knights' fees and advowsons there witliin the principality and
without {tarn infrincecis quam aliis), the liberties and free customs,
reserving to the king the fees of lords of the march of Wales who of
old time were tenants of the crown, and the advowson of the cathedral
church of St. Davids which of old pertained to the crown, and
to dehver to the said Richard the issues and profits whatsoever thereof
arising since the said Edward's death which the king has given to him,
saving to the said Joan her reasonable dower ; as with the counsel
and consent of the prelates, dukes, earls and barons the king of his
favour has created the said Richard prince of Wales, duke of Cornwall
and earl of Cestro, and by letters patent has given to him and to his
heirs the kings of England as well two tliirds of all the said principality
in North Wales, West Wales and South Wales as two thirds of the
duchy of Cornwall and of the county of Cestre, the whole county
of Flynt, and two thirds of all other lands in England as well of those
belonging to the said duchy as of others whatsoever which were of
the said Edward, together with the reversion of the third part of the

50 EDWARD III.— Part II. 421

atte Bower.

1376. Membrane 2 — cont.

said principality, ducliy, county and lands which the said Joan his
mother holds in dower by assignment of the king, and with all other
the honours, castles etc. and divers liberties and free customs therein
specified and all other things therein belonging as well to the
principality, duchy and county aforesaid as to the king, as fully as
the said Edward his father in his life time held the same, saving to
the said Joan as well the dower previously assigned to her by the
king as dower to be assigned her of the said fees and advowsons, and
reserving to the king the fees and advowson aforesaid. It is the king's
will that the escheator be thereof discharged toward him. By K.

\Fcedera.'\

The like to Hugh le Yonge chamberlain in South Wales.
The like to the following, but without the clause of reservation to
the king :

Thomas lUeston escheator in Sussex.

Nicholas Somerton escheator in Berkshire. By K.

Dec. 12. John Parker of Olneye escheator in Bukinghamshire.

Havering William Flamvylle knight escheator in Warwickshire. By K.

[Ihid.]

To John Wodehous chamberlain of Cestre. Like order in regard
to all the lands of the said prince in the county of Cestre not assigned
in dower to the said Joan, and the whole county of Flynt ; but without
the clause of reservation to the king. By K.

[Ibid.]

Membrane l.

To Richard Serjeaux steward of all the lands and lordships in Cornwall
and Devon which were of Edward prince of Wales duke of CoruAvall
and earl of Cestre, and to Ralph Trenewyth receiver there specially
appointed by the king. Order to deliver or command livery to be
given to Richard son and heir of Edward prince of Wales duke of
Cornwall and earl of Cestre of all lands of his said father in those
counties not assigned in dower to Joan who was wife of the said Edward ,
as well those pertaining to the said duchy as others whatsoever, with
the honours, lordships, castles etc., suffering him to have, hold and
take the king's prises and customs of wines in Cornwall and the river
of Sutton CO. Devon, all profits of the king's ports in Cornwall to the
king belonging with wreck of the sea in all that county, the profits
and emoluments of county courts holden in that county and of the
hundreds and hundred courts there to the king belonging, the stannaries
as well in Cornwall as in Devon Avith the stampage and all other profits
thereof arising, the profits and perquisites of the stannary courts
and of mines there, the castle of Exeter, and the yearly farm of 20Z.
of the city of Exeter, delivering to him the issues and profits arising
since the said Edward's death of two thirds of deceased's lands which
the king has given him, saving to the said Joan her reasonable dower
and to XVilliam de Monte Acuto earl of Salisbury and to his heirs male
200 marks yearly to be taken of the issues of the stampage in Cornwall
granted by the king to William his father late earl of Salisbury and
to the heirs male of his body until provision shall elsewhere be made
them of 200 marks a year ; as of his favour the king -with the counsel
and consent of the prelates, dukes, earls and barons lately by letters
patent etc. (as above), and gave the said Richard his prises and customs

422 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

XSTQ. Membrane 1 — cont.

ot wines in Cornwall, all profits of the ports there to the king belonging,
wreck of the sea in all Cornwall as well of whale, ' sturgon ' and other
fish belonging to the king by reason of his prerogative as other
whatsoever, the profits and emoluments aforesaid, the said stannanes
Avith the stampage and all issues and profits thereof arising, the said
profits and perquisites of courts and mines, the said castle and yearly
farm, and the prises and customs of wines in the said river, saving
to the said Joan her dower by the king assigned or to be assigned.
It is the king's will that the said steward and receiver be thereof
discharged toward him.

1377

Jan 14. To John Bygod escheator in Yorkshire. Order to deliver to Peter

Westminster, son and heir "of Thomas del Hay of Spaldyngton, tenant by knight
service of the heir of William baron of Greystok tenant in chief being
lately within age and in the king's wardship, all the lands which the
said Thomas held of the said heir and which were taken into the king's
hand by his death ; as the said Peter proved his age before Gilbert
de Culwen late escheator, and the ago of Ralph son and heir of the
said baron being proved, the king lately took his homage and fealty,
and commanded livery to be given him of his said father's lands.

Jan. 13. To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order not to do nor so far

Westminster, as in them lies to suffer wrong, trouble, hurt, violence or grievance
to be done to the merchants of Luca, Genoa, Venice, Milan, Siena
(Senensibus) or other merchants of Italy or to any of them in their
persons, goods or property, but to safe guard and honourably entreat
them being under the king's protection ; as lately for particular
causes, and because of particular processes issuing from the court of
Rome against certain men of Florence it is said and now newly
published in England, the king caused all those men comprised
therein who were found in the city of London to be by the
mayor and sheriffs arrested and kept in prison in safe custody in
the Tower of London, and their goods and merchandise whatsoever
to be seized into the king's hand, and the king mil cause the said
men to be so arrested from time to time when they shall come to
England ; and moreover the king has learned that great number of
other merchants of Italy, namely as well men of Genoa, Siena, Venice,
Luca and Milan as others, [are] making their abode continually in the
city of London not being comprised in the said processes, to whom
also by colour thereof grievous hurt and prejudice might easily arise ;
and because it appears to the council, after viewing and examining
the said process, that no other merchants besides the said men of
Florence are therein contained, and it is the king's vAll that all other
foreign merchants in the realm shall be honourably entreated and
not unduly grieved, the king has taken under his special protection
the merchants of Luca, Siena, Genoa, Venice and Milan whatsoever,
and others not comprised in the said processes, their goods and
merchandise.

Jan. 7. To W. bishop of Winchester. Notice that whereas certain articles

Westminster, were lately set forth before the king and council containing (among

other things) divers alleged grievances and extortions against the

king and people committed by the said bishop while he was with the

king in divers offices and was of his council, whereupon a cause was

50 EDWARD III.— Part II. 423

1377. Membram 1 — cont.

lately heard at Westminster against him before certain prelates and
other great men of the realm by the king specially deputed for the
purpose, and in great part the said cause remains yet to plead, and
whereas the king gave him a day in the octaves of St. Hilary next
there to answer touching the premises, the king for particular causes
him moving will postpone the said day until further order ; and
mandate not to repair to Westminster for the cause aforesaid until
further order. By K.

[Foedera.']

Jan. 12. Order to the sheriff of York to cause a coroner to be elected instead
Westminster, of Thomas de Reresby knight, who has his abode in the uttermost
parts of the county so that he may not have leisure to exercise the
office of coroner as the king has learned.

Jan. 8. To the prior of the alien priory of Ware, or the farmer thereof for the

Havering time being. Order of the farm of the priory so long as the same

atte Bower, giiall be in the king's hand to pay to John de Ipre knight steward

of the king's household 200 marks a year at Easter and Michaelmas

by even portions, taking his acquittance ; as of his favour the king

by letters patent has granted to the said John for his good service

200 marks a year to be taken of the farm of the said priory, which is

in his hand by reason of the war with France, by the hands of the

prior or other farmer thereof so long as the same shall be in the king's

hand during the said John's life or until the king shall take other order

for the said John's estate. By p.s. [31265.]

Et erat patens.

1376.

Dec. 7. To Robert de Ferrers knight. Writ de intendendo, directing him

Westminster, to pay to John de Beverlee the king's esquire from 16 September last
the farm of 100 marks which the said Robert is bound yearly to render
to the king at Michaelmas and Easter by even portions during the
term to him granted, taking the said John's acquittance ; as lately
the king by letters patent committed to the said Robert the wardship
of the manor of Keston co. Huntyngdon, two thirds of the manor of
Southe, of a messuage, 120 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow and 2
acres of pasture in Great Paxton called Maugrith, 2 acres of meadow
and two thirds of the view of frankpledge in Eynesbury and of 3 acres
of land there, all formerly held in chief for her life by Joan who was
wife of Robert de Ferrers by gift of John de Ferrariis knight son and
heir of Robert de Ferrariis knight with reversion to the right heirs of
the said John [de Ferrariis] and were taken into the king's hand by
her death and are in his hand by reason of the nonage of the said
John's heir, to hold until the lawful age of that heir rendering at
the exchequer the farm aforesaid ; and on 16 September last the
king of his favour granted by other letters patent to his said esquire
the wardship of all the lands which were of the said Joan and are in
his hand by reason of the nonage of Robert son and heir of John de
Ferrariis, with all things to that wardship pertaining, until the lawful
age of the heir without rendering aught to the king, saving always to the
farmers of those lands the terms whereby they took the same to farm so
that they pay to the said esquire so long as he shall have that wardship
the farms which they are bound to render to the king for the same.
• Et erat patens.

424 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 25d.

June 10. To the sheriff of York. Order, upon the petition of Robert de Ouston,
Westminator. vicar of Hay tf eld, Adam Clerk of Duncroft, Joan his wife, and Joan
daughter of the said Joan, by mainprise of Roger Brocham ' draper '
of London, Robert Prescroft, John Botiller, and John Maystre of
Haytfeld of Yorkshire to stay the further publication of the exigents
against the petitioners ; as their petition shews that Alexander Martyn
and Alice his wife are impleading them before the justices of the Bench
for an alleged trespass, and that by writ de judicio they are put in
exigents in Yorkshire to be outlawed for that they came not before
the said justices to answer thereupon, and that they are ready to
answer and stand to right in all things, praying a stay ; and the
said Roger and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have
mainpemed under a pain of \0l. to have them before the said justices
the day the said writ is returnable.

Writing of Roger Dore, being a quitclaim with warranty to Richard
earl of Arundell and Surrey, his heirs and assigns, of a messuage,
a mill, two carucates of land and 50s. of rent in Esthamptonet co.
Sussex. Dated London, 21 June 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster,
21 June.

June 23. Thomas Blount the father knight, Hugh Tyrell knight and Thomas
Westminster. Blount the son knight to Edmund earl of Cantebrigge. Recognisance
for 200Z. to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels
in Oxfordshire.

Cancelled on payment.

June 25. Matthew Redeman knight to Walter fitz Wauter knight, son and
■Westminster, heir of John fitz Wauter knight. Recognisance for 200 marks, to
be levied etc. in Salop.

Indenture made between Sir Walter fitz Wauter, son and
heir of Sir John fitz Wauter of the one part, and Sir Matthew Redeman
of the other part, being a defeasance of the foregoing recognisance,
upon condition that Sir Matthew, his heirs or executors, shall pay
to Sir Walter or his executors 25 marks at Christmas next in the
house of John Aubry in the parish of St. Ancelyn London, 25 marks
at Midsummer following, 25 marks at Christmas following, and 25
marks at Midsummer following. Dated Westminster, Thursday after
Midsummer 50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 25 June.

Writing of Walter fitz Wauter, son and heir of Sir John fitz Wauter,
being a release to Sir Maheu de Redemane, and to all those coming in his
aid with force or assenting to his entry upon the manor of Multon,
of all actions for trespass by reason of such entry or trespass by them
committed in houses or elsewhere within that manor. Dated London,
Monday the eve of Midsummer 50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 June.

Writing of Agnes who was wife of John Broun and Richard her son
clerk, being a quitclaim to Simon de Burley knight, his heirs and
assigns, of the manor of Prilleston co. Norffolk, all their goods and
chattels there excepted. Dated London, 50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 June.

50 EDWARD III.— Part II. 425

137 6 A Membrane 25d — cont.

Indenture made at High Clere on Thursday after Easter 50
Edward III, between William de Wykeham bishop of Winchester
and John Gyfiard knight, lord of the manor of lohuU co. Suthampton
which he holds by certain services of the said bishop in right of his
bishopric within the bounds of the bishop's chace of Grundale, witness-
ing that the bishop for himself and his successors has granted licence
to the said John to enclose with a ditch, hay or pahng a wood of
his said manor and certain lands and pastures adjoining the said wood,
to make thereof a park, and to hold the same to him and his heirs,
putting and keeping deer therein within the said chace ; and that
for this licence the said John for liimself, his heirs or assigns, has
granted to pay and render yearly to the bishop and his successors
in their castle of Pamham on the feast of St. Peter's Chains one good
new bow with a string and six new barbed arrows winged with peacock
feathers, and likewise of the said park one doe every year between
1 December and 1 February when he, his heirs or assigns, shall be
warned by the ministers of the bishop or his successors, at his own cost
taking such doe and sending it to Famham castle to be delivered to
the bishop's ministers, and if the said bow and arrows and the said
doe shall be in arrear in part or in whole at the day or time aforesaid,
or if any default, hindrance or gainsa}T[ng shall be found in the said John,
his heirs or assigns, contrary to this indenture, the said John hereby
covenants for himself, his heirs or assigns, that it shall be lawful for
the bishop and his successors by their ministers and deputies to distrain
in the said manor until fully contented, into whoso hands soever the
same shall come. Witnesses : Sir John Foxle, Sir Bernard Brocas,
Sir Ralph de Norton knights, Henry Sturmy, Thomas Byflete, John
Bremsshete, Thomas le Warenner, John atte Berghe.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by John Gyffard, 28 June.

June 27. Henry Grene knight, Richard de Bollisore clerk, Robert Isham and
Westminster. John de Sad3mgton of Yorkshire to William Cruer. Joint and several
recognisance for 80Z., to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands
and chattels in Norhamptonshire.
Cancelled on payment.

Indenture made between Sir Henry Grene, Richard Bollisore clerk,
Robert Isham and John de Sadyngton of the one part and William
Cruer of the other part, being a defeasance of the foregoing recognis-
ance, upon condition that the said Henry and other the first parties
or one of them or some other in their name shall in the quinzaine
of Michaelmas next pay lOZ. at Westminster to the said William or
his executors, 101. in the quinzaine of St. Hilary following, lOZ. within
three weeks after Easter following, and lOl. in the octaves of Midsummer
following. Dated Westminster, Saturday the eve of St. Peter and
St. Paul 50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 29 June.

Writing of John Herberd, son and heir of WilUam Herberd of Faue-
lore, being a quitclaim mth warranty to Richard Hereberd of Fauelore,
his heirs or assigns, of all lands, rents, meadows, feedings, pastures etc.
in the towns and parish of Spersholt, Kyngeston, Fauelore, Oflfynton
and Badelkyng. Witnesses : Gilbert Shotesbroke, John de Bourghton,

426 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

\S76. Membrane 25d — co7it.

John Fynk, John Cokerell, Richard Gemot, WilUam Atteflete, Andrew
Attewatre. Dated Fauelore, Monday after St. Peter and St Paul
50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 July.

MEMBRANE 2id.

July 4. Robert de Grey, son and heir of John de Grey of Rotherfeld knight,

Westminster, to John de Hermethorp parson of Bedale. Recognisance for lOOZ.,
to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in York-
shire.

Cancelled on payment.

July 4. John de Bekeryng knight to Thomas de Thelwall clerk and Hugh de

Westminster. Gaudeby clerk. Recognisance for lOZ., to be levied etc. in Lincolnshire.

Lidenture made between Richard earl of Arundell and Surrey of
the one part and Roger Dore and Joan his wife of the other part,
reciting a fine levied in the king's court whereby the said Roger and
Joan for them and the heirs of Joan made a release with warranty
to the said earl and to his heirs for ever of a messuage, a mill, two
carucates of land and 50s. of rent in Esthamj)tonet co. Sussex, and a
deed enrolled in chancery whereby the said Roger made a release of the
premises with warranty to the said earl, his heirs and assigns, and
witnessing a covenant by the said earl for himself, his heirs and
assigns, that if he and they be impleaded concerning the premises or
any parcel thereof by any other than the said Roger and Joan and
the heirs of Joan, and shall vouch to warranty the said Roger and
Joan or any of their heirs, or by writ of warranty of charter shall sue
against them, they and none of their heirs shall be bound to such
warranty, but shall in such case be thereof discharged, provided
always that if the said earl, his heirs or assigns, be so impleaded by
the said Roger and Joan or by the heirs of Joan, or be by them impeached
in any other manner whatsoever, the said warranty shall remain in
force to bar them and the heirs of the said Joan only. Dated London,
8 July 50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 2 July.

Writing of Nicholas de WodhuU, being a quitclaim to Thomas de
Reynes knight, Lawrence de Pabenham knight, John Curteys of Wymyn-
ton and WilUam de Wodhull of a yearly rent of 200?. issuing from the
manors of Great Wodhull, Little Wodhull and Langeford co. Bedford,
by them granted to the said Nicholas, his heirs and assigns. Dated
5 July 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 July.

July 8. Robert ap Prees and Roger Chaundos of Herefordshire to Thomas

Westminster, de Wodestoke constable of England. Recognisance for lOOL, to
be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in
Herefordshire.

Cancelled on payment, certified by a letter of the said Thomas which is
on the files of chancery among the Icing's writs for this year.

July 11. Robert Aleyn to Richard de Stoke parson of Bridbroke, Geoffrey de

Westminster. Norton parson of Langton and Richard Roke of Westminster.
Recognisance for 133Z 6s. 8d., to be levied etc. in Middlesex.

50 EDWARD III.— Paet U. 427

1376. Membrane 24(Z — cont.

Charter of Richard Wythermerssh and John Borlcy, being a feoffment
to Sir Simon de Buerley knight of the manor of Pyrleston co. Norffolk
for his life, granting that in case he shall die within three years from
this date his executors and assigns shall enjoy the same for that term,
and his heirs and executors for one year after his death if he shall
die after that term without impeachment of waste, and that after the
term aforesaid the said manor shall remain to Sir John de Hopton
and Isabel his wife and to the heirs of their bodies, with remainder
for lack of such heirs to the right heirs of Sir John, saving always
to Sir Simon, his assigns and executors, the advantage of making waste
therein without impeachment. Dated Purleston, 28 June 50 Edward
III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 July.

July 15. Robert fitz Rauf to Hugh Fastolf. Recognisance for 1,0001., to be
Westminster, levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Suffolk.
Cancelled on -pay merit.

Writing of Walter Garlek, son and heir of John Garlek, being a
quitclaim with warranty to Sir Robert de Swyllyngton the uncle and
Margaret his wife and to the said Margaret's heirs of the manor of
Bukstede co. Essex sometime of Sir Thomas de la Ryver, and of all
lands, rents, services and reversions in the town of Blatherwyke co.
Northamton sometime of the said Thomas. Dated 14 July 50
Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 July.

Writing of Robert de Swilyngton the uncle knight, being a quitclaim
to John Garhk and Sara his wife and to the said Sara's heirs of the
manor of Sporle co. Northf oik sometime of Sir Thomas de la Rivere, and
of all the lands, rents and services in the town of Great Cressyngham
sometime of the said Thomas. Dated Westminster, 17 July
60 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 July.

Writing of John Garhk, being a quitclaim to Sir Robert de Swylljmgton
the uncle and Margaret his wife and to the said Margaret's heirs of the
manor of Bukstede co. Essex sometim^e of Sir Thomas de la Ryver,
and of all the lands, rents and services in the town of Blatherwyke
CO. Northampton sometime of the said Thomas. Dated Westminster,
17 July 50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 July.

July 9. To A. archbishop of York. Strict order not to attempt aught or

Westminster, procure aught to be attempted or done which may tend to impair the
liberties and privileges of the bishopric of Durham or to the disturbance
of the people there, or to comfort or encourage the king's enemies of
the marches of Scotland bordering upon that bishopric and diocese,
and order to revoke any such attempt made, knowing for a surety
that if he shall act otherwise, which the king will not suffer to be
done by him or by any other by any authority whatsoever, the king
wiU chastise and punish him as having procured the papal letters
hereinafter mentioned, as the cause of such disturbance and encourage-
ment, as a despiser of the king's commands and breaker of his peace ;

428 • CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 2-id — cont.

as it lias come to the king's ears that by colour of the said letters
to him sent over the archbishop is purposing to visit the person of
Thomas bishop of Durham, the clergy and people of that diocese, to
extort from them procurations and divers sums of money, and to do
there other unwonted and unheard of things otherwise than used to
be done time out of mind, although the bishop is earl palatine having
by the lung's authority temporal jurisdiction over all and singular
his subjects of the liberty of Durham, and although he and his pre-
decessors from that time have ever by their ministers exercised such
jurischction as persons honoured mth royal privileges, and if this
were done it would manifestly tend not only to impair the said privileges
and liberties granted by former kings to St. Cuthbert and the church
of Durham, but to disturbance of the said people and the encourage-
ment of the said enemies maldng insurrections and invasions and
committing other crimes and annoyances against the king and his
people in those i^arts, and other more grievous hurt might arise thereby ;
and the king mil not endure such things, being bound to cherish
peace and quietness everywhere in his realm.

Membrane 23d.

July 10. To the sheriff of Northumberland. Order to cause Robert

Westminster. Umframville knight and William Hesilrigge, knights of the shire
coming to the parliament summoned at Westminster on Monday
after St. George last, to have of the commons of the county, except
cities and boroughs from which citizens and burgesses came thereto, 361.
for their expenses in coming to the said parliament, there abiding, and
thence returning to their own again, namely 4s. a day each for 90 days.
The following have the like writs : —

Cumberland. Gilbert de Culwenn knight and William Stapelton

361. for 90 days.
Westmorland. Christopher de Lancastre and Thomas de

Warthecopx) 351. 4s. for 88 days.
Yorkshire. John Sayville knight and Robert de Boynton

knight 34:1. 8s. for 86 days.
Notynghamshire. Simon de Leek knight and John de Birton

321. for 80 days.
Derbyshire. Edmund de Appelby knight and Ralph de Stathum

321. for 80 days.
Lincolnshire. Thomas de Kydale knight and William Bussy

knight 32Z. 16s. for 82 days.
Leycestershire. William Flaumville loiight and James Beler

knight 321. for 80 days.
Warwickshire. Robert de Stafford and Roger Harwell 321.

for 80 days.
Roteland. John Basynges knight and Thomas de Burton knight

321. for 80 days.
Norhamptonshire. Thomas de Preston knight and Thomas

fitz Wauter 311. 4s. for 78 days.
Staffordshire. John Vordoun knight and John de Knyghtleye

321. 16s. for 82 [days].
Salop. John de Lodelowe knight and Robert de Kendale knight

32Z. 16s. for 82 days.
Herefordshire. John de Eynesford knight and Peter de la Maro
knight 321. 16s. for 82 days.

50 EDWARD III.— Paet II. 429

1376. Membrane 23dr—cont.

Gloucestershire. John Thorp Imight and John Giffard knight

32L 16s. for 82 days.
Bedfordsliire. John Ragoun knight and Thomas atte Hoo

31Z. 4s. for 78 days.
Bukinghamshire. Edmund atte I'ole knight and John Aylesbury

knight 311. 4s. for 78 days.
Huntingdonshire. Nicholas Styuecle and Robert Waryn 311. 4s.

for 78 days.
Cambridgeshire. John Avenel and Roger Herleston 311. 4s.

for 78 days.
Oxfordshire. Thomas Harecourt knight and Robert Symeon

31Z. 4s. for 78 days.
Berkshire. John Foxle knight and John Kentwode 311. 4s.

for 78 days.
Hertfordshire. Thomas de Fitlyng knight and John Westwi-

combe 301. 8s. for 76 days.
Essex. Robert Marny knight and Robert de Teye knight 301. 8s.

for 76 days.
Middlesex. John de Shordich and Giles Pykeman 29/. 4s. {sic)

for 74 days.
Kent. Thomas Fogge laiight and Thomas de Cobham 31Z. 4s.

for 78 days.
Surrey. William Nyudegate and Robert Loxle 30/. 8s. for 76

days.
Sussex. William Fifhyde and Robert de Ore 31L 4s. for 78 days.
Wiltesir. John de la Mare knight and Nicholas de Bonham

31/. 4s. for 78 days.
The countj' of Suthampton. Richard Pauncefout and William

Ryngboume 31/. 4s. for 78 days.
Worcestershire. John atte Wode knight and Richard Fyton

knight 31/. 4s. for 78 days.
Somerset. Thomas Mareschall 16/. 8s. for 82 days.
Dorset. Thomas Blount and John Hamely 32/. for 80 days.
Lancashire. John Botiller knight and Roger de Brokhols 34/. 8s.

for 86 days.
Norffolk. Thomas de Gissyngge knight and Ralph de Poleye

knight 32/. for 80 days.
Suffolk. Richard Waldegrave knight and William de Wyngfeld

knight 31/. 4s. for 78 days.
Devon. John Beaumond knight and William Bonevyle knight

35/. 4s. for 88 days.
Cornwall. Nicholas Wampford and John Bevyle of Wolveston

36/. for 90 days.
[Prynne, Parliamentary Writs, iv. p. 301.]

July 10. To the bailiffs of Newcastle upon Tyne. Order to cause Nicholas de
Westminster. Sabram and Lawrence de Acton burgesses coming to the said parlia-
ment to have of the commonalty of that town 18/. for their expenses,
namely 2s. a day each for 90 days.

The following citizens and burgesses have the like writs : —

Lincoln city. William Belay and John de Hodelston 16/. 8s.

for 82 days.
Grymesby town. Ralph de Utterby and WiUiam de Thorp
16/. 8^. for 82 days.

430 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 23d — coni.

Leycester town. Henry de Petlyng and Henry de Clipston 161.

for 80 days.
Norhampton town. Thomas Pyrye and John atte Welle 151. 12s.

for 78 days.
Stafford town. Hugh Snelle and Nicholas Snelle 161. 8s. for 82 days.
Shrewsbury town. WiUiam de Longenolre and Thomas Skynner

of Shrewsbury 161. 8s. for 82 days.
Bruggenorth town. Thomas Skynner and John atte Yate

161. 8s. for 82 days.
Hereford city. John Blode and John Cachepol 161. 8s. for 82

days.
Leomynystre town. John Elmede and Roger Kanut 161. 8s.

for 82 days.
Gloucester town. Edward Tavemer and Robert Pope 161. 8s.

for 82 days.
Bedford town. Thomas Bole and John Swanton 151. 12s. for

78 days.
Wycombe town. William atte Dene and Thomas Rauel 151. 4s.

for 76 days.
Cantebrigge to\vn. John Morice and John Blankpayn 151. 12s.

for 78 days.
Huntingdon town. Ralph Gyddyng and William Withman

15L 12s. for 78 days.
Oxford town. William de Codeshale and John Gibbes 151. 12s.

for 78 days.
Walyngford town. John James and Richard atte Felde 151. 4s.

for 76 days.
Redyng town. Rejmold Sheffeld and John Goldory 15?. 4s. for

76 days.
Colcestre town. Thomas Fraunceys and Simon Fordham

15Z. 4s. for 76 days.
Hertford town. Richard Ikelyngford and Richard Wyndesore

151. 4s. for 76 days.
Guldeford town. Henry Tavemer and Roger Lombard 151. 4s.

for 76 days.
Suthwerk town. Thomas Croydon and Henry Bailly 14Z. 12s.

{sic) for 74 days.
[Ibid. p. 305.]

MEMBRANE 22d.

Writing of Simon de Bureleye knight, being a general release to
John de Hopton knight of all actions real and personal. Dated
Thursday after Midsummer 50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 June.

Charter of John de Hopton knight, granting to John de Lodelowe
knight and WilHam de Halughton and to their heirs a yearly rent
of 40 marks to be taken at Michaelmas and Easter by even portions
of his manors of Hopton co. Salop and Staunton co. Hereford, with
power to distrain for arrears. Witnesses : Robert de Stafford,
William de Chetewynd, Richard de Peshale, Robert de Swynorton,
Peter de Careswall knights, John do Knyghtley and William de
Wasteneys. Dated Stafford, Friday after Midsummer 50 Edward IH.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 July,

50 EDWARD III.— Part II.

431

1376.

Membrane 22d — cont.

Writing of John de Hopton knight, being a quitclaim to Richard
Wythermerssh and John Borley, their heirs and assigns, of the manor
of Prylloston co. Norffolk. Dated Prylleston, 22 June 50 Edward III.
French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 July.

July 4. To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order, according to the tenor of the

Westminster. Icing's former commands, to replevy Alan Rede, and nevertheless if
the said Alan shall give security for prosecuting his claim, to put
Robert Haunsard upon bail to be before the king in the quinzaine of
Michaelmas to answer him concerning the taking of his body and the
said claim, biinging before the king the names of his sureties and this
writ ; as the king has many times ordered the sheriff to replevy the
said Alan, whom the said Robert has taken and is detaining it is said,
unless taken by the king's special command or command of the chief
justice, or for manslaughter, the king's forest or on some other charge for
which according to the custom of England he was not replevisable,
or else to signify to the king the cause wherefore he would not or might
not execute the king's said command, and the sheriff returned that the
said Robert took the said Alan and is detaining him as a neif of the said
Robert's manor of Southkelleseye for that he was a fugitive from his
land and refused to justify himself to the said Robert as his lord as the
said Robert says, and that because neither the said Alan nor any other
in his name has found sureties to prosecute his claim or to give up his
body to the said Robert if so it should be adjudged by the king's court,
it seemed to the sheriff to be to the said Robert's prejudice by virtue
of the said writ to replevy the said Alan's body without surety, where-
fore he has deferred without judgment of the king's court further to
execute the same ; and for that Hugh de Wombewell, John de Bretton,
Thomas de Snayth and Robert Abbot of Dyke of Yorkshire, appearing
in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of 40L to have
the said Alan before the king in the quinzaine of Michaelmas in order
to answer the said Robert if he will take up a cause against him, it is
the king's will that the said Alan, if he be a free man, shall not bo
deprived of the common law by reason of the taking and claim
aforesaid.

July 13. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Ralph de Poley
vvestminster. knight, John Tavemer, Geoffrey Bee and John Ingman of Norffolk to
set free Geoffrey Pulle of Jememuth from Newgate prison, warning
Walter Sibille, Hugh Fastolf and William Pepir to be before the
council at Westminster on Monday next, which day the king has given
them, to answer concerning the matters hereinafter mentioned and
others which shall be laid against them, and bringing there this writ ;
as the said Ralph and the others, appearing in person in chancery,
have mainperned for the said prisoner, who at the suit and procurement
of the said Walter, Hugh and William is by the sheriffs taken and
imprisoned, to have him before the council on that day in order to
do and receive what shall be there by the council appointed.

June 6. To the sheriff of Huntingdon. Order by mainprise of John do

Westminster. Lincoln of Northumberland and William de Skelton of Cumberland

to stay the taking of the body of John vicar of Hemyngford Grey,

bringing this writ before the justices of the Bench ; as by writ de

432 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

137g. Membrane 22d — cont.

judicio the king has ordered the sheriff to take the said vicar wherever
found in his bailimck so as to have him before the said justices at the
octaves of Trinity next to answer Gilbert de Sutton concerning an
alleged debt of 12 marks 3.s., and he has prayed the king for a stay,
shewing that he is ready to answer and stand to right in all things ; and
the said Jolm de Lincoln and William, appearing in person in chancery,
have mainperned under a pain of lOl. to have him before the said
justices at the day named.

July 17. Master Robert de Wykford archbishop of Dublin to Thomas de

Westminster. Newenham clerk. Recognisance for 201., to be levied, in default of
payment, of his lands and chattels in Staffordshire.
Cancelled on payment.

Charter of John de Neville lord of Raby and Ralph Stoke, giving mth
warranty to Sir John de Arundell knight, his heirs and assigns, the
manor of Aynho co. Norhampton with advowsons whatsoever thereto
pertaining. Witnesses : Sir John Lovel, Sir John Golofre, Sir Thomas
Latemer, Sir Richard Adolbcry, Sir Baldwin Berford knights. Dated
London, 30 June 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 July.

Writing of Alexander Goldyngton {or Goldyngham) knight, granting
mth warranty to Master John Blaunchard archdeacon of Worcester
and to his heirs a yearly rent of lOl. of the manpr in Bereford St.
Martin by Wylton co. W^ltesir which John Peioun has for a term of
years by demise of the said Alexander at the rent aforesaid, and the
reversion of that manor after the said term. Witnesses : Lawrence de
Sancto Martino, Thomas West, John de la Mare knights, Nicholas
Bonham, Henry Gilberd, Oliver Harnham, Henry Haversham. Dated
17 July 50 Edward III.

Writing of Alexander Goldyngham knight, requesting John Peioun
to attorn tenant to Master John Blaunchard archdeacon of Worcester,
to whom the said Alexander has granted the rent and all the service
which the said John Peioun owes for the manor of Bereford St. Martin
by him held for a term of years l)y demise of the said Alexander, and
the reversion thereof. Dated 23 July 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acloiowledgmcnt of the foregoing writings, 24 July.

June 23. To the bailiffs and commonalty of the towTi of Great Jernemuth.
Westminster. Order, under pain of lOOZ., to be before the king and council at West-
minster on Friday after the octaves of Midsummer next, the bailiffs in
person and the commonalty by four true men of the town, with the
king's charter of 20 August in the 46th year of the reign, in order
to do and receive what shall by the king and council be appointed,
bringing this writ ; as by the said charter the king confirmed divers
liberties granted to the burgesses by former kings, and moreover at
the untrue suggestion of certain persons granted that no ship or boat
should be laded with herrings or other merchandise whatsoever or
unladed at any town or place upon the sea coast within seven leagues
of the said town by any person whatsoever save at the said town or
in the port thereof or at Kirkelerode ; and at the loud complaint of the

50 EDWARD III.— Part II. 433

1376. Membrane 22d — cont.

people sitting in this parliament, averring that the said charter issued
to the hurt and prejudice of the king and people, with assent of the
lords and others therein sitting the same is revoked and annulled in
regard to that grant. By C. in pari.

Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 5,000 marks for Ralph
de Homeby mayor of York and the commonalty of York, by William
Gra, John de Santon, John de Rypon, John de Essheton and Thomas
de Midelton citizens of York, appearing in person in chancery,
20 September 50 Edward III, that the said mayor nor any of the
commonalty shall not make insurrection with power against Richard de
Ravenser master of the hospital of St. Leonard York of the king's
patronage, nor against the brethren, sisters, ministers, serVants or
tenants thereof, or any other the king's subjects, nor do aught which
may tend to impair the laws of England, to disturbance of the people
or to breach of the peace.

Likewise of a mainprise under a pain of 5,000 marks for the said
William, Thomas, John, John, John and Thomas and the whole of
the said commonalty by the said mayor, appearing there in person on
the same day, that they or any of them should not make such
insurrection, nor do aught as aforesaid.

Membrane 2ld.

Writing of Walter Amyas clerk and John de Barowe clerk, executors
of John de Hastynges earl of Pembroke, being a release to the king and
his heirs of all actions for sums of money or other moveables due from
the king to the said earl at his death for any cause whatsoever. Dated
London, 26 February 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2S June.

Marginal note that this writing was delivered to Robert de Asshton the
treasurer to he kept in the treasury.

Charter of Richard Priour, giving with warranty to Sir Thomas de
Erlestoke chaplain, John Panys of Wyke and Godfrey Bydyk, their
heirs and assigns, one rose rent which Joan who was wife of Nicholas de
Netelton used to pay, one rose rent which John Godyhold used to
pay, and all other services which they used to render to the said
Richard for all lands of him held for life, and the reversion of such
lands, and of all lands which ought to descend to him after the death
of Christina Fontel, and such other rents, services and reversions in
Nony and Trottockeshull as ought to descend to him as well in right
of his ancestors as in right of John de Mersshton by purchase of the
said Richard or by inheritance. Witnesses : John Merolaund, William
Waleys, John Adymet, William Polayn, William Stodlegh, William
Cayner. Dated Frome Braunche, Monday after Midsummer 50
Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 July.

July 2. To Alan Buxhill constable of the Tower of London and to his

Westminster, lieutenant. Order by mainprise of Henry Lescrope, Richard Lescrope,
James de Pykeryng and John de Derwentwaatre to set free Hugh de
Dacre knight from the Tower prison where he is detained on suspicion
of causing the death of Randolph de Dacrc his brother ; as the said
Henry and the others have mainperned body for body to have the

Wt, 11824, CB 28

434 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 21d—cont.

said Hugh before the king and other the lords and great men of the
reahn in this parliament assembled at Westminster when it shall please
the lung, in order to stand to right touching the things that shall be
laid against him, and after the said parliament upon reasonable
warning to stand to right when and where it shall please the king, if
the said Hugh shall be impeached concerning the matter. By C. in pari.

July 7. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order to cause proclamation to be made

Westminster, of the matters hereinafter rehearsed, causing them to be observed ;
as by charter of 20 August in the 46th year of his reign the king
confirmed divers hberties granted by charters of former kings to the
burgesses of Great Jememuth, and moreover (among other things)
newly granted that no ship or boat should thenceforward be laded
with herrings or any other merchandise or unladed by any person
whatsoever, unless such ship, boat, herrings and merchandise should
be his own, at any town or place upon the sea coast within seven
leagues of that town save at the town of Great Jememuth or in the
port thereof or at Kirkelerode, and that in time of the fishery and the
fair there no fair should be held and no selling or buying of herrings or
other merchandise for traffic to any man within seven leagues about
the said town save only at the town or in the port thereof, straitly
forbidding any man thenceforward to lade or unlade any ship or boat,
other than his, own with his own herrings or merchandise, anywhere
within seven leagues save at the town or in the port aforesaid or at
Kirkelerode, or at that time to hold any fair or sell or buy for traffic
save at that to^vn or in that port upon pain of forfeiting such ships, boats,
herrings and merchandise to the king's use ; and at the loud complaint
of the people in this parhament, averring that in regard to the new
grant therein contained and hereinbefore specified that charter issued
to the hurt and prejudice of the king and people, with assent of the
lords, great men and others sitting in the said parliament and by their
judgment the said charter is revoked and annulled in regard to that
grant, and is given up in chancery to be cancelled, saving always
to the said burgesses all other the franchises, liberties and quittances
heretofore granted or confirmed to them by the king and his forefathers
and by them reasonably used. By C. in pari.

Charter of WiUiam son of Walter de Mockyng of Sussex, giving with
warranty to Nicholas Carreu, Thomas Houton and Nicholas Heryng
and to the heirs of the said Nicholas Carreu all the lands, rents and
possessions in the towns and parishes of Gravesende, Melton, Notstede,
Northflete and Swanescompe which descended to him by inheritance
after the death of Cicely daughter and one of the heirs of Thomas de
Gravesende knight, and of Joan the cousin and other heir of the
said Thomas. Dated Gravesende, 16 July 60 Edward III. Witnesses :
John Tendre, Jolm Horn, Thomas Kerl, Richard Pope.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 July.

Indenture reciting a feoffment made by fine in the king's court at
Westminster by John Asketyn and Alice his wife to Nicholas Carreu,
Thomas de Hoton and Nicholas Heryng and to the heirs of Nicholas
Carreu to the king's use of the moiety of the manors of Notstede and
Parrok with appurtenances in Graveshende and Milton, and the moiety
of 108 acres of land, 2 acres of wood and 5^ acres of meadow in the

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435

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Membrane 2,\d — cont.

towns of Gravesende, Milton, Swanescompe and Northflete, which
moiety with the other moiety of the premises descended by inheritance
after the death of Cicely daughter and one of the heirs of Sir Thomas
de Gravesende knight and Joan daughter of Margaret his cousin and
other heir to John Mockynge, William his brother, Robert Goshalm
and the said Ahce as cousins and heirs of the said Cicely and Joan ;
and witnessing a gift made to John Mockynge and his heirs by the
said Nicholas, Thomas Hoton and Nicholas, in exchange for the
moiety of the manor of Parrok and other the lands in the towns of
Gravesende and Milton which belonged to the purparty of the said
John Mockynge, of the manor of Notestede, the moiety of 8 acres
of land and J acre of wood in the town of Northflete, and the moiety
of 5\ acres of meadow in Swanescompe which they have by gift of the
said John [Asketjm] and Alice. Witnesses : William Pour, Thomas
Bokelande, John atte Dene, Richard Poupe, Wilham Galoun, John
Wynnegolde, Thomas Kerl. Dated Notstede, 1 April 50 Edward III.
French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at London by
Nicholas Carreu, Nicholas Heryng and John Mockynge, 27 July.

June 29. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Robert Rous
Westminster, knight of Bedfordshire, John Sewale of Bedfordshire, Andrew Broun of
Norhamptonshire and Robert de Melton of Leycestershire to stay the
execution of the king's late writ for taking the body of Robert de
Dikeswell ; as at the prayer of Nicholas Laurence, averring that
Robert de Dikeswell threatened him, the king lately ordered the sheriff
to cause the defendant to come before him, and to compel him to find
mainpernors who, under a pain to be by the sheriff laid upon them
for which the sheriff would answer, would mainpern that he should
do or procure no bodily hurt or harm to the said Nicholas, and if he
should refuse, to commit him to Neugate gaol there to be kept in safe
custody until he would willingly so do ; but the said Robert Rous and
the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned as
aforesaid under a pain of 201.

Membrane 20d.

Writing of John de Catesby of Warwickshire, being a quitclaim to
Richard Bythewater chaplain, Nicholas Brembre, Thomas Shardelowe
and Nicholas Heryng, their heirs and assigns, of all right which he
has or which may hereafter come to him or his heirs in the manors of
RoughuU and Halghelee eo. Kent and all other lands, rents and services
in that county. Dated London, 12 July 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster,
12 July.

July 18. To the warden of the Flete prison or to his representative. Order

Westminster, by mainprise of John de Nevylle of Raby to set free Ralph de Stoke
from that prison ; as the said John, appearing in person in chancery,
has mainperned for him that he shall at the octaves of Michaelmas
next content the king of dll. for the farm of the town of Scardeburgh,
and shall then answer the dean of St. Stephen Westminster concerning
360Z. which the said dean is demanding of him, for which causes he is
by the barons of the exchequer committed to the said prison it is said,

436

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July 26.

Westminster.

Membrane 20d — cont.

John Sampson of Plymmoutli and Nicholas Fortescu of Plymmouth
to Paravesinus Paravesyn merchant of Genoa {Janmi) and proctor
of Moriel de Mari. Joint and several recognisance for 2801. 6s. payable
by instalments, to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and
chattels in Devon.

Defeasance thereof, upon condition tliat the said John and Nicholas
pay a moiety of the said sum at the dates specified.

Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Lodesinus Gentil merchant
of Genoa, attorney of the said Paravesinus ; and the bishop of Hereford
received his letters of attorney by lorit, which is on the files of chancery
among writs of dcdimus potestatem for this year.

July 28. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order by mainprise of William Kneshale

Westminster, and John de Lyng' of Norffolk to set free John WMtlyng from prison,
bringing this writ before the justices at Westminster ; as lately the
king ordered the sheriff to attach the prisoner so as to have him before
the said justices in the octaves of Michaelmas to answer as well the
king as Thomas de Clare wherefore contrary to the ordinance he
withdrew from the service of the said Thomas before the term agreed ;
and petition is now made on the prisoner's behalf to set him free, shewing
that he is ready to stand to right in all things ; and the said William
and John de Lyng', appearing in person in chancery, have mainpemed
under a pain of 40s. to have him before the said justices at the day
named.

Aug. 8. • To the sheriff of Notyngham. Order by mainprise of John de Ripen
Westminster, and John de Lemyng of Yorkshire to stay altogether the exigents
against John Outeby parson of Cortlynstoke co. Notyngham, bringing
this writ before the justices of the Bench ; as Richard Smyth of
Wysowe chaplain is impleading him before the said justices for an
alleged debt, and he is put in exigents in Notynghamshire to be out-
lawed for that he came not before the said justices to answer, being
altogether without knowledge thereof, wherefore he has petitioned
for a stay, being ready so to answer and stand to right in all things ;
and the said John de Ripon and John de Lemyng, appearing in person
in chancery, have mainpemed body for body to have his body before
the said justices the day the writ of exigents is returnable.

Aug. 10. To the sheriff of Kent. Order to give notice to John Kelesham to
Westminster, be in chancery the day a writ by him sued against William Whyte
of Tunstalle co. Kent is returnable in order to shew cause wherefore
the execution of a statute merchant to him made by the said William
ought not to be altogether stayed, and further to do and receive what
the court shall determine ; and order nevertheless by mainprise
of Walter Norman of Lambheth, John Toniour of Lambheth and
Andrew Vayn of Kjmgeston upon Thames to stay the execution of
a writ to the sheriff addressed for taking the said William, extending
and appraising his lands and chattels, and seizing the same into the
king's hand, bringing into chancery the names of those by whom
notice is given to the plaintiff, also this writ ; as the said William has
shewn the king that on 1 January in the 47th year of the reign before
William Comewayle then mayor of the staple of Quenesburgh deputed
to take recognisances of debts therein he made a recognisance to the
said John for 40L payable at a term now past, that the said John by

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writing indented after made a defeasance thereof upon condition that
defendant, his heirs or executors, should pay the said John, his heirs
or executors, 28Z. at set terms in the church of Reynam, and that
although defendant has contented him of those 281., by colour of the
said statute the said John of malice is suing the writ aforesaid return-
able in chancery at a set day, contrary to the form of the said writing,
wherefore defendant has prayed (swpplicarunt) for remedy ; and the
said Walter and the others have mainpemed under a pain of 60Z. to
have him in chancery the day the said writ is returnable.

Aug. 28. To the sheriff of Oxford. Order, upon the petition of William
Westminster. Burcestre, if he shall find sufficient mainpernors who will mainpern
body for body to have him before the king in the octaves of Michaelmas
next, to set him free from prison, sending before the king at that
day under seal a writ of exigents whereby William Goldcne clerk
servant of Ralph late earl of Stafford is outlawed, which writ is
returnable before John Vemoun and his fellows, guardians of the peace
and justices of oyer and terminer in Oxfordshire on Thursday after
Michaelmas next, also this writ, that the king may more safely
proceed further in the business as ought to be done by the law and
custom of England ; as the said petition shews that by process
before the said justices WilHam Goldene is outlawed for certain
felonies for which he is indicted, that at the procurement of
certain his enemies, alleging that he is the same person as Wilham
Goldene by that name outlawed, the petitioner is by the sheriff taken
and imprisoned, although he is not the person so outlawed as he is
ready to prove before the king in the octaves aforesaid, on which day
by writ to the said justices addressed the king has commanded that
indictment and all other things concerning the same to be sent before
him, shewing that he is ready to stand to right in all things.

Aug. 26. To Nicholas Somerton escheator in Oxfordshire. Order, upon the
Westminster, petition of William Burcestre, if he shall find mainpernors who will
mainpern him that he shall answer for the issues of his lands and for
the price and true value of his goods and chattels in case it be found
that he is the person outlawed by the name of William Goldene,
to stay the seizing of his lands, goods and chattels, delivering
to him by such mainprise any already seized, certifjdng the king
under seal at the octaves of Michaelmas next concerning the
same, the yearly value of his lands in all issues, the price and true
value of his goods and chattels, and sending this writ, so that the
king may deal further as ought to be done according to the law and
custom of England ; as the said petition shews that William Burcestre
is afraid that at the procurement of certain his enemies, alleging that
he is the person aforesaid, his lands, goods and chattels may by the
sheriff be seized into the king's hand, praying the king to save him
harmless.

July 26. To Alan de Buxhill constable of the Tower of London, or to his

Westminster, lieutenant. Order by mainprise of Richard Stury, Nicholas Dagworth,

Henry de Eerrariis and Nicholas Bonde loiights to set free John Petche

of London, whom lately for particular causes the king commanded

to be arrested and kept in safe custody in the said Tower ; as they

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 2Qd — cont.

appearing in person in chancery have mainpemed body for body to
have him before* the king and council in the quinzaine of -Michaelmaa
next to do and receive what shall then be appointed.

By K. upon information of the treasurer and chamberlain.

Sept. 4. To John Ray alnager of cloth in the town of Coventre and elsewhere

Westminster, in Warwdckshire. Order by mainprise of John Bosham ' mercer,'
Richard Russell ' gurdelere,' WilUam Waleys ' gurdelere ' and William
Foumeys ' gurdelere ' of the city of London to deliver to John
Pabenham of Coventre or to his attorney 160 cloths price 29s. each,
when they shall be sealed with the seal appointed for the purpose ;
as the said John Bosham and the others have mainpemed in chancery
to answer to the king for those cloths or for the price thereof, if the
same shall be adjudged as forfeit to the king, which cloths the alnager
has taken as forfeit into the king's hand for that John Pabenham
sold them when they were not so sealed.

Memorandum that John Sampson of Plymmouth and Nicholas
Fortescu of Plymouth, who on 26 July this year made in chancery
a recognisance for 29>Ql. 6«. to Paravesinus Paravesin merchant of
Genoa and proctor of Moriel de Mary, appearing in person in the chancery
at Westminster on 3 October shewed themselves ready to content
him of that which pertains to him of the said sum for Michaelmas
term, and were told to keep the money in hand until further order
because the said Paravesinus was not there present nor any other
in his name having power to receive the same.

Membbane IM.

July 23. To the sheriff of Bedford. Order by mainprise of John Fissh

Westminster. ' bruwer,' John Mite ' pulter,' John Pajnti ' pulter ' and Robert Payn
' cuteler ' of the city of London to stay the execution of the king's
writ de judicio against Walter Abel and Agnes his wife, bringing this
writ before the king ; as by the said writ the king lately ordered the
sheriff to take the said Walter and Agnes and keep them in safe
custody so as to have them before the king in the octaves of
Michaelmas to answer Richard Fille concerning an alleged trespass ;
and on their behalf petition is made to the king for a stay, as they
are ready so to answer and stand to right in all things ; and the said
John and the others have mainpemed in chancery under a pain of 201.
to have the said Walter and Agnes before the king at that day.

The hke writ in favour of the same persons at the suit of Richard
Fille (sic) by the same mainpernors.

Aug. 4. To Alan de Buxhill constable of the Tower of London, or to his

Westminster, lieutenant. Order by mainprise of Nicholas de Dagworth knight,
Roger Tebaud of Suffolk, Jolm Sewale, Geoffrey Dawe of Essex,
Reynold Loue, Roger atte More, John de Clopton, John de Sherborne,
John de Colsile, Thomas Heyward, Thomas Braghwyngge and John
Roche of London to set free William Elys of Great Jememuth
imprisoned in the Tower for particular causes ; as the said Nicholas and
the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainpemed body
for body to have the prisoner before the king and council in the octaves
of Michaelmas next in order to content the king as shall be there
adjudged.

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1376. * Membrane lOtZ — cont.

To the sheriff of Essex. Order to stay altogether the execution
of the king's late writ against Thomas de Multon prior of Tiptre, and
the taking of his body ; as learning that the said prior was purposing
to depart over sea in order to [prosecute] many things to the prejudice
of the king and crown, the king lately ordered the sheriff to attach
him and keep him in safe custody in prison until he should find security
not to pass thither without the king's special licence, nor send thither
to prosecute aught to the prejudice of the king or crown, but appear-
ing in person in chancery the prior has made oath that he will not go
thither without such licence, nor send or cause to be sent for the
purpose aforesaid.

Aug. 3. To the true men of the town of Pokerich. Order, for particular causes

Westminster, laid before the king and council, henceforward to stay the taking by virtue
of the king's letters patent of 5 May last of certain customs therein speci-
fied, and the troubUng or hindering of any man by colour thereof, appljang
any moneys by them taken before the date of these presents to the
repair and maintenance of the high road between the said town and
Wadesmyll ; as in aid of the repair of that road, which is broken
and ruined to the nuisance and peril of men passing by it is said, the
king by his said letters granted that for two years from that date they
should take those customs by the hands of Richard Taillour of Pokerich
and others to be by them deputed, for whom they would answer,
so that the money thereof arising should be applied to the repair
aforesaid and to no other uses.

July 26. To the sheriffs of London. Order, for particular causes laid before
Westminster, the king and council, to cause Adam de Bury to be taken wherever
found within their bailiwick, and to be delivered by indenture to
Alan de Buxhill constable of the Tower of London or to his heutenant,
to be kept in safe custody in the Tower prison until they should have
other order of the king for his dehverance. The king has commanded
the said constable and lieutenant to receive the said Adam and keep
him in custody as aforesaid. By the great council.

July 10. To the sheriff of Suffolk. Order by mainprise of John Boterwyk,
Westminster. John Yinge, Roger Pycot and Thomas Wodeward of Suffolk to stay
the further execution of the king's late writ directing the sheriff to
cause John Kyll of Haddele to come before him, and to compel him
to find mainpernors who, under a pain to be by the sherifi laid upon
them for which the sheriff would answer, would mainpem that he
should do or procure no hurt or harm to John Cook of Shelley, and if he
should refuse, to commit him to the nearest gaol there to be kept
in safe custody until he would willingly so do ; as that writ issued at
the prayer of John Cook, averring that John Kyll threatened him,
but the said John Boterwyk and the others, appearing in person in
chancery, have mainpemed under a pain of 201. that John Kyll
shall cause or procure no bodily hurt or harm to the complainant.

July 19. To John Foxle constable of Quenesburgh castle, and to his lieutenant.

Westminster. Order by mainprise of Phihp de Courtenay, John de Burgh the elder,

Thomas Tryvet, John de Burgh the younger, Hugh Tyrell, Phihp de

Pykworth and Roger de Boys knights, Robert Ursewyk and John

Deyncourt to set free Thomas de Caterton, whom for particular

440

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1376. Membrane \M — cont.

causes tlic king sent to bo imprisoned in the said castle until further
order ; as the said Phihp and the others, appearing in person in
chancery, have mainperned body for body to have him before the king
and council in the quinzaine of Michaelmas next there to answer
touching any matters which shall be laid against him on the king's
behalf. By the great council. .

July 22. To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order to dearrest all goods

Westminster, and merchandise of Nicholas Russell, John Credy, Peter Mark, Nicholas
Luk, Bernard George, Francis Johan and Bernard Antoyn, merchants
of the fellowsliips of the Strozzi and Albertini dwelling in the city of
London, by the mayor and sheriffs arrested by virtue of the king's
command, suffering the said merchants by mainprise of Walter Pitz
Wauter and Guy de Brian knights, John Aubrey, John Philipot
and John Donet citizens and merchants of London freely to dispose
thereof ; as for particular causes laid before the king and council
in parliament by certain merchants of Lincolnshire the Idng ordered
the maj'or and sheriffs to arrest and safe keep under arrest until
further order all goods and merchandise of merchants of those fellow-
ships found -within their bailiwick ; but the said knights and citizens,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned body for body for
the merchants named, against whom the merchants of Lincoln have
made complaint, to have them before the king and council in the
quinzaine of Michaelmas next there to answer touching the premises,
which shall then be fully laid before them. By the great council.

Aug. 16. To Roger de Fulthorp. Order to continue the process hereinafter
Westminster, mentioned in the state in which it now is, to repair in person
to the sewers between the sjaring called Cameryngton welle by Bonde-
brustwyk and the towns of Hedon and Pauleflete upon Humbre in
Holdemesse co. York and survey the same, and to inform himself
as he shall see best concerning the matters hereinafter rehearsed and
the hurt and peril that might happen to the king thereby if without
advising him further proceeding should be taken, in order that he
being fully instructed may certify and inform the king and council
concerning the matter when he shall come to Westminster in the octaves
of Michaehnas, and the king may take order as by advice of the council
ought to be done, staying meanwhile any process whatsoever upon
a presentment against the tenants of the manor of Brustewyk in
Holdernesse and against others whatsoever ; as lately the king by
letters patent appointed the said Roger, and certain other lieges of
whom he should be one, to survey the walls, dikes, gutters, sewers,
bridges, causeways and sluices between the said spring and towns,
and to do certain other things in those letters contained ; and now by
complaint of the tenants of the said manor, held by Ingelram de
Coucy earl of Bedeford and Isabel his wife the king's daughter during
the said Isabel's life by the king's grant, it is shewn the king that
by virtue of the said conmiission an unlawful j)resentment is before the
said Roger made that the sewers aforesaid ought to be and used to be
made 30 feet in breadth and 12 feet in depth, and that the said tenants?
and others having tenements adjacent to the said sewers on either
side are bound to repair and make them of such breadth and depth,
although they used not heretofore and ought not so to do, save that
the water flowing therein might enter and issue without flooding the

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1376. Membrane \%d — cont.

country adjacent, by colour of which presentment they are day
by day troubled unlawfully, and if further proceeding be had without
advising the king it would tend to disherison of the king, inasmuch
as the reversion of the said manor after the death of the said earl and
Isabel pertains to him and his heirs, and to the ruin of the said tenants
and others.

Aug. 23. To the master and brethren of the house or hospital of Homechirche.

Pleshey. Request to admit to their house Richard Eton, whom the king is
sending to them, willing for his good service to make provision for his
maintenance, and to grant him such maintenance or oflfice for life as
William Husteler deceased had at the king's request, making him
letters patent under the seal of the house with mention of what he
shall so take, and writing again by the bearer what they will do at
this request. By p.s. [31064.]

Writing of John de Edensovere, being a quitclaim to John de
Retford parson of Silhampstede Banastre, John Redese of Sheffeld
chaplain and Thomas de Sireston clerk of all lands, rents, services, woods,
meadows, feedings, pastures, commons, ponds, waters, fisheries, ways,
paths, hedges, ditches, homages, reliefs, escheats, heriotsetc. in the town
and parish of Chigewell or elsewhere in Essex which he with the said
John, John and Thomas lately had by gift and feoffment of Robert
Wolman clerk and Blase de Bury citizen and skinner of London, and
of the reversion of all lands there held by John le Herde and Agnes
his wife late the wife of Thomas de Clay for life of the said Agnes in
name of her dower. Dated London, the eve of the Nativity of the
Virgin 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment at London, 8 September, before
William de Burstall keeper of the rolls of chancery.

MEMBRANE lid.

Aug. 4. To the sheriff of Suthampton. Order, upon petition of John Mey

Westminster, of Byenstede and Richard Peneys (Pyneys), by mainprise of Robert
Malteby, Richard Bemes, Thomas Sulhull and John Wynchestre of
London to stay the exigents against them and the taking of their
bodies, bringing this writ before the justices of the Bench the day
a writ de judicio against them at the suit of John Milner is returnable ;
as their petition shews that before the said justices John Milner is
impleading them, John Mey to render 112s. and the said Richard 40s.,
that by the said writ they are put in exigents in the county of Suth-
ampton to be outlawed for that they came not before the said justices
to answer him, and that they are ready to answer and stand to right
in all things ; and the said Robert and the others have mainpemed in
chancery under a pain of 10 marks to have the said John Mey and
Richard before the said justices at the aforesaid day.

July 24. To the sheriffs of London. Order to cause proclamation to be made
Westminster, on the king's behalf forbidding any merchant or other of whatsoever
estate or condition under pain of forfeiture thereof secretly or openly
to take or cause to be taken any wool, hides or woolfells, lead, tin,
' worstedes,' cheese, butter, down, woad, honey, felt or tallow out
of England, Ireland, Wales and the town of Berewic upon Twede

442

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1376.

Membrane \9,d — cont.

until further order to any parts over sea save to the town of Calais ;
as with assent of the prelates, princes, lords and others sitting in
the parUament last holden at Westminster the king made order that
the staple of wool, hide and woolfells, of lead, tin, cloth, called
' worstedes,' cheese, butter, down, woad, honey, felt and tallow taken
out of England, Ireland, Wales and Berewic upon Twede should be
at Calais and nowhere else over sea, and that such merchandise should
henceforward be taken to that town and nowhere else over sea under
pain of forfeiture thereof. By K. and C. in pari.

[Fcedera.']

The like to the sheriff of Essex, to Edmund earl of Cantebrigge
constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque Ports or his
lieutenant, and to the sheriff of Norffolk and Suffolk.

{Ihid.'\

Aug. 5. To the sheriff of Bukingham. Order by mainprise of John Lovet

Westminster, of Bukinghamshire and Robert atto Pye ' taillour ' of the city of
London to stay the execution of the king's writ for taking the body
of Robert Warjmer, bringing this writ before the justices at West-
minster ; as lately by writ de judicio the king ordered the sheriff
to take Robert Waryner, if found within his bailiwick, and to keep
him in safe custody so as to have his body before the said justices
in the quinzaine of Michaelmas to answer John Smewea concerning
an alleged trespass ; and petition is made on behalf of the defendant
for a stay, shewing that he is ready so to answer and stand to right in
all things ; and the said John Lovet and Robert atte Pye have
mainpemed in chancery under a pain of 20Z. to have him before the
said justices at that day.

Aug. 17. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Bures,
Westminster. Robert Gurdeler, William Wodhouse, Thomas Irland, John Sely,
Ellis de Thorp, Thomas Virly, Reynold Alejm, WilHam Olivere, Andrew
Coggeshale, Blase de Bury and William Horscroft of London to stay the
taking of the body of Adam de Bury citizen of London and the arrest
of his goods and chattels, dearresting any already arrested, but
certifying the king and council at the quinzaine of Michaelmas next
of what they shall do at this command, and of the price and true value
of any goods and chattels so arrested, and sending this writ ; as on
28 May last, for particular causes [laid] before the king and council
in the parliament last holden at Westminster, the king ordered the
sheriffs to arrest and safe keep under arrest until further order all goods
and chattels of the said Adam wherever found within their baiUwick,
certifying in chancery under seal the quantity, description and true
value thereof ; and after on 26 July following by another writ the
Idng ordered the sheriffs to take the said Adam wherever found in
their baihwick, and deliver him by indenture to Alan de BuxhuU
constable of the Tower of London or to his lieutenant to be kept in their
custody in the Tower prison until further order of the king for his
deUverance ; but the said John and the others, appearing in person
in chancery, have mainpemed body for body to have him before the
king and council in the quinzaine of Michaelmas in order to answer
touching whatsoever shall bo laid against him on the king's behalf,
and to do and receive what shall be by the council appointed. By C.

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1376. Membrane \%d — cont.

To the sheriff of Kent. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning
the said Adam's goods and chattels, although on 5 June last the king
ordered the sheriff -with all possible speed ceasing every excuse to
arrest the same and his property whatsoever in the sheriff's baihwick
within liberties and without, to seize them into the king's hand and
keep them under arrest without removal of aught until further order,
certifying etc. in chancery, and sending again that writ. By C.

Aug. 16. To Alan de Buxhull constable of the Tower of London, and to his
Westminster, lieutenant. Order to receive William de Wyndesore knight and
keep him in safe custody in the Tower prison until further order.

Aug. 20. To the same. Order by mainprise of Ralph Basset of Drayton,
Westminster. Guichard Dangle, Ralph de Ferrers, Levris de Clyfford, Matthew de
Redemane, Henry de Ferrers and Thomas de Rokeby to set free
William de Wyndesore from the Tower prison, although lately the
king ordered the constable and lieutenant to receive him and keep
him there in safe custody until further order ; as the said Ralph and
the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainpemed body
for body to have him before the king and council upon reasonable
notice when and as often as the king in council shall please, in order
to answer touching whatsoever shall be laid against him, and to do
and receive what shall be by the king and council appointed. By C.

Memorandum of a mainprise body for body made by John Shordich,
Richard Galeys, Giles Pikman and Thomas Charleton of Middlesex,
appearing in person in chancery 27 August tliis year, to have John
Brokhampton before the council at Westminster in the octaves of
Michaelmas next, and that in the mean time he shall not prosecute
or procure aught that may tend to the prejudice of the king or crown
or of the laws.

Aug. 18. To the sheriff of York. Order by mainprise of Robert Gerlethorp

Westminster, clerk, John de Feryby of Barton, Thomas de Gerlethorp clerk and
Peter de Cave clerk of Lincolnshire to set free from prison John de
Save of Normanby whom Peter Hiliard has taken and is detaining
it is said, and if the said [John] de Save shall give security for prosecut-
ing his claim, to put Peter Hiliard at bail by safe sureties to be before
the king three weeks after Michaelmas in order to answer John de
Save concerning his imprisonment and damages for such imprison-
ment and claim, bringing thither the names of such sureties, also
this writ ; as the king many times ordered the sheriff to replevy
John de Save, or to signify the cause wherefore he would not or might
not execute the king's command at other times to him addressed, and
the sheriff signified that he caused John Frankissh bailiff of the hberty
of Holdernesse to have the return of that writ, to whom it remained to
execute the same, and that he answered the sheriff that he might
not replevy John de Save for that Peter Hihard claims him as his neif,
so that at present the sheriff might not execute the king's command ;
and now on behalf of John de Save petition is made to the king to set
him free, shewing that he is a free man and ready to prove his freedom ;
and the said Robert and the others have mainpemed in chancery,
under a pain of 40Z. to have him before the king three weeks after
Michaelmas to answer concerning the premises.

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1376. Membrane I8d — cont.

To the sheriff of York. Like order, mutatis mutandis, in favour of
WiUiam de Cave of Normanby whom the prior of Drax has taken etc.
claiming him as the neif of Jolm de Fotherby who is within age and
in the prior's wardship.

Sept. 28. To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon the petition of John Fox,
Westminster, by mainprise of John Camell', John Bentelowe, Robert Middelton
and Richard Ostiler of Norhamptonshire to stay the execution of the
king's writ against him at the suit of John Prat clerk executor of
Thomas de Criklade, bringing this writ before the justices of the
Bench ; as his petition sheAvs that by the said writ he is put in exigents
in the busting of London to be outlawed for that he came not before
the said justices to answer the said executor concerning the payment
to him of 10 marks, and that he is ready to answer the day the said
writ is returnable ; and the said John Camell' and the others,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of
10 marks to have his body before the said justices at that day.

Membrane lid.

Letters patent of Gerald de Tartays lord of Puyan, Raymond de
Mounthaut lord of Mussenden, Galyart Durefort lord of Duras and
Amald lord of Curton of Gascony knights and Bernard de la Spare
lord of Lebard esquire, being a joint and several bond to the king
in 1,000 marks for the lord of Poys his French prisoner of war whom
the said lord of Puyan has bought of him, to he paid at the city of
Bourdeaux by the hands of the constable there for the time being
within four years, to wit 125 marks at Easter next, 125 marks at
Michaelmas next, 125 marks at Easter following, 125 marks at
Michaelmas following, 125 marks at Easter following, 125 marks
at Michaelmas following, 125 marks at Easter following, and 125 marks
at Michaelmas following, binding themselves, and their heirs, their lands,
lordships goods and chattels on either side of the sea in case of default
to pay double by the hands of the said constable or any other by the
king appointed. Sealed in presence of Sir John Knyvet the chancellor.
Sir Robert de Assheton the treasurer knights, Nicholas Carreu keeper
of the privy seal. Sir Ralph de Ferrers knight. Dated London, 19
August 1376, 50 Edward III. French.

Attestation of John de Fangfosse clerk of the diocese of York notary
public, in the great chamber within the inn of the bishop of Saresbirs
in Fletstret London. French.

[Fcedera.]

Notarial instrument, being a joint and several recognisance made
to the king 1 Sej)tember 1370 in tlie hall within the inn of the bishop
of Exeter without New Temple Bar London before Nicholas Carreu
keeper of the privy seal, by Sir Raymond de Mounthaut lord of
Mussenden of Aquitaine knight and Bernard de la Spare lord of Lebard
of Aquitaine esquire, appearing there in person, for 200/. to
them lent in the city of London by the hands of Sir Robart de Assheton
knight the treasurer and payable in the city of Bourdeaux by the
hands of the constable there for the time being or of his attorney
producing this instrument, namely 100^. on Easter day next and
lOOZ. on Michaelmas day following, binding themselves, their heirs

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445

1376.

Membrane Vld — cont.

and executors, and their goods on either side of the sea for payment,
with an oath upon the gospels that after those terms past without
payment made they will bear no arms nor be present in arms at war
or tournament or in any place whatsoever save in the king's service
or in defence of their lands and lordships against invasions of the
king's enemies until full payment shall be made, and expressly
renouncing any exceptions, prohibitions and appeals whereby a demand
for the money may be hindered. Witnesses : Sir William de Burstall
keeper of the rolls of chancery. Sir Ralph de Kesteven rector of St.
Botolph clerks of the king's household, and William de York esquire
of the dioceses of Lincoln, London and York respectively.

Attestation of John de Fangfosse clerk of the diocese of York notary
public.

Sept 1. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Richard Bumham

WoBtminstor. parson of Holy Trinity the Less, John Coveney ' drapere,' Thomas
Nichol chaplain, Walter de Wodeland ' fysshemonger,' Richard son of
Geoffrey ' smyth ' and William Bedeford of the city of London to
set free John Crayford otherwise called John Bedeford chaplain from
prison, although lately at the procurement of Simon de Kegworth,
averring that the prisoner threatened him in life and limbs and to bum
his houses, the king ordered the sheriffs to cause the prisoner to come
before them, and to compel him to find mainpernors who, under a
pain to be by the sheriffs set for wliich they would answer, would
mainpem that he should do or procure no hurt or harm to complainant's
person or houses, and if he should refuse, to commit him to prison
there to abide until he would willingly so do, and although for the
aforesaid cause and for that it was witnessed by Thomas de
Shardelowe that for particular causes he is indicted before the justices
of the peace in Kent, the prisoner is committed to Neugate prison ;
as the said Richard and the others, appearing in person in chancery,
have mainperned as aforesaid under a pain of 100 marks, and to have
the prisoner before the said justices at the next day of their session there or
elsewhere at the king's command to answer touching the said indictment.

Sept. 8. To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order by mainprise of William Tredegolde

Westminster, of Barton, Robert Thryft and John Glover of Barton of Lincolnshire
to stay altogether the execution of the king's writ ordering the sheriff
to cause John Wraweby of Barton to come before him, and to compel
him to find mainpernors who, under a pain to be by the sheriff laid
upon them for which the sheriff would answer, would mainpem that
he should do or procure no bodily hurt or harm to John Saltmerssh
of Barton the elder, and if he should refuse, to commit him to the
nearest gaol there to be kept in safe custody until he should find
such security ; as that writ issued at the prayer of the said John
Saltmerssh, averring that John Wraweby threatened him in life and
limbs ; but the said William and the others, appearing in person
in chancery, have mainperned as aforesaid under a pain of 20L

MEMBRANE l&d.

Sept. 24. John Greyndore of Abenhale and Ralph Greyndore of Mitcheldean
Westminster. (Magna Dene) of Gloucestershire to Thomas de Bukyngham.
Recognisance for 26 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of
their lands and chattels in the said county.

446

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376.

Membrane \%d — cont.

Sept. 14. To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Order by mainprise of John Wyse-
Westminster, bech and Richard Pyke of Staunton of Cambridgeshire, John Pakynton
of London ' sadeler ' and John Kynnys of London ' sadeler ' to stay
the further pubHcation of the exigents against Henry Marlebergh
chaplain, and the taking of his body ; as VVilham Lowet lord of Lys-
cumbe and Alice his wife are impleading the said Henry in Cambridge-
shire before the justices of the Bench for an alleged debt, and defendant
is there put in exigents to be outlawed for that he came not before
the said justices to answer them, being altogether without knowledge
thereof ; and the defendant has petitioned the king for a stay, shewing
that he is ready so to answer and stand to right in all things ; and the
said John and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have main-
pemed under a pain of lOZ. to have his body before the said justices
the day the writ of exigents is returnable.

Sept. 17. To the sheriff of Oxford. Order to stay until the quinzaine of
Westminster. Michaelmas the execution of the king's writ concerning the goods
and chattels of Edmund Rose, releasing any distress by him made ;
as by virtue of an exchequer writ the said Edmund is distrained for
37Z. of a prest, 10 marks for the keeping of a third part of the manor
of PerjTidon, and 7 quarters of oats by him owed to the king as the
king has learned ; and the king would shew special favour to the said
Edmund, who is by the king's order abiding on his service in the island
of Jersey upon the furnisliing of the Idng's castle.

Sept. 27. Clement Merk the king's serjeant is sent to the prior and convent

Havering of Bath to take for life such maintenance in that house as Hugh

manor. Styventon ' fauconer ' deceased in his life time had there at the king's

command. By p.s. [31085.]

Writing of WiUiam Martyn of Leycestre, being a general release to
John Cook of Leycestre of all actions real and personal. Dated
London, the parish of St. Bride Fletstrete, Monday the feast of St.
Edward the King 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster,
14 October.

Oct. 15. Peter de Bratton to John bishop of Bath and Wells. Recognisance
Westminster, for 20L, to be levied, in default of payment of his lands and chattels
in Somerset.

Charter of Roger de Assheboumham, giving with warranty to
Hugh de Badewe knight, Walter Frost, Ellis Thorp, Sir Robert de
Chilton chaplain, Sir Thomas de Cuntasthorp chaplain, Thomas Joel
clerk and Henry de Crofton, their heirs and assigns, his manor of
Gasselyns with appurtenances in Hatfeld and Beyford, and all his
lands in Brykyndon, Holewell and Hertfordyngbury and in Hatfeld
and Beyford co. Hertford, which he had by gift of Simon Lake
knight, with homages, rents, services, reversions, hberties, warrens,
meadows, feedings, pastures, commons, woods, groves, fishponds,
fisheries etc. Witnesses : Robert de Louthe, John Olneye, John
Lodeford, John Dauneye, John Medebroke, Simon Pekkevyle, Robert
Pomesboume. Dated Beyford, Tuesday before St. Luke 50 Edward HI.

50 EDWARD in.-PABT II, 447

1376. Membrane \Qd — cont.

Writing of Roger de Assheboumham, being a letter of attorney
appointing Sir William Hyndelegh jector of Esyngdene, William
Berdene, John Crouche and Robert Bret to deliver to Hugh de Badewe
knight, Walter Frost, Ellis Thorp, Sir Robert de Chilton chaplain,
Sir Thomas Cuntasthorp chaplain, Thomas Joel clerk and Henry
Crofton seisin of his manor of Gassel5Tis with appurtenances in Hatfeld
and Bejrford co. Hertford; and of all his lands etc. in Brykyndon,
Holewell and Hertfordyngbury and in Hatfeld and Beyford, according
to his charter. Dated {as the last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and
writing, 16 October.

Writing of John Mildenhale ' carpenter ' of Cantebrigge, being a
bond to Thomas Rokwode in 201. payable at Rothyng Abbesse on the
Purification next. Dated Rothing Abbesse, Thursday after St.
Edward the King 60 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 October.

Letters patent of John BuUok of Folquardeby, reciting that he being
seised in fee simple of a messuage, 15 acres of land, 1 acre of meadow
and 4 acres of moor in Folquardeby co. York, and of the reversion of
9 acres of land in that town held in dower of his heritage by Margaret
his mother who was wife of John BuUok, by deed indented bearing
date Folquardeby the feast of Corpus Christi 49 Edward III made
a lease of the premises for six years from Martinmas 49 Edward III
to William Pyot of Gerlethorp at a rent of 15s. a year payable at
Whitsuntide and Martinmas by even portions ; that he then by
deed of feoffment bearing date Folquardeby 8 September that year
made a feoffment in fee simple thereof and of the said reversion
to Robert de Gerlethorp clerk, his heirs and assigns, taking of him
a sum of money fully paid, that William Pyot surrendered his estate
therein to the said Robert, that by collusion between him and others
of his counsel to disturb the said Robert of his bargain, the said William
coveting that the said John should have enfeoffed him and his heirs for
ever thereof, they surmised a false deed of rent charge, whereby the said
John granted to the said William and to his heirs for ever 20s. yearly
to be taken of the premises, whereas save the aforesaid lease no bargain
was ever made between the said WiUiam and John concerning the
premises, and no payment was ever made, which deed bears date
before the feoffment made to the said Robert, as the said William has
told the men of the country, and that on 1 1 September 49 Edward III
at Gerlethorp the said Wilham caused the said John to be brought to
his house there and by force made him seal the said false deed against
his will, which deed the said John hereby acknowledges to have been
sealed three days after the feoffment made to the said Robert, and
binding himself during his life so far as he may to prove all these
matters before all judges and others whatsoever. Dated London, in
presence of Thomas Comewaleys alderman, William de Stokesby,
Thomas Methelane, William Sharpyng citizens of the said town,
21 October 50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 October.

Oct. 22. William de Kartell clerk to Thomas de Middelton canon of the
Westminster, church of Ferns in Ireland and prebendary of Crospatrik therein.

448 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane l&d — cord.

Recognisance for 200 marks payable 40 marks at Midsummer 1378,
and thenceforAvard 40 marks a year, to be levied, in default of payment,
of his lands, chatfels and ecclesiastical goods in Ireland.

Membrane \5d.

Writing of Anne countess of Pembroke and dame de Mauny,
being a lease with warranty for ten years to her mother Margaret
Mareschall countess of Norfiolk and dame de Segrave of all the said
Anne's castles, honours, towns, manors, lands, rents, services and
customs of free men and neifs, fees, advowsons of abbeys, priories,
parish churches, chapels and chantries, liberties, warrens, parks,
chaces, fisheries etc., rendering one rose yearly at Midsummer for
all services, claims and demands and performing the services and
charges of right due for the same, provided that if her said mother
shall die within that term the premises shall revert wholly to the
said Anne in her former estate. Dated London, St. Matthew's day
50 Edward III. Frewc/j.

Memorandttm of acknowledgment at London, 12 October, before
John Knyvet knight the chancellor and William de Burstall keeper
of the rolls of chancery.

Indenture made between Margaret Mareschall countess of NorfEolk
and dame de Segrave of the one part and Anne, her daughter,
countess of Pembroke and dame de Mauny of the other part,
witnessing a grant made by the said Anne to her said mother of all
the manors, lands, rents and services, customs, franchises, liberties,
warrens, parks, fisheries and the profits thereof arising, the wardship
whereof the king by letters patent has granted and to farm let to
the said Anne until the full age of John son and heir of Sir John de
Hastynges earl of Pemoroke her husband, the same having come
to the king's hand by reason of the nonage of the said heir, paying
to the king the farm to him reserved bj' the said letters patent and
all other charges whatsoever, provided that if her said mother shall
die within that term, the premises shall revert to the said Anne during
the same term, this grant notwithstanding ; and covenant by the
said Margaret that if her said daughter shall survive her during that
term she shall hold the premises as aforesaid, and the said Margaret's
executors shall be bound to discharge the same toward the king and
every other of all manner of farms and charges for the time that the
said Margaret shall have the occupation thereof. Dated London, St.
Matthew's day .50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties {as the last).

Writing of Anne countess of Pembroke and dame de Mauny, being
a surrender to her mother Margaret Mareschall countess of Norffolk
and dame de Segrave of all her estate in the castle and lordship of
Strughuyll wth the town of Chippestowe and in the manor of
Todenham which, by deed indented of 12 July 46 Edward III, the
said Margaret granted and to farm let to the said Anne and John de
Hastjmges earl of Pembroke her husband for forty years, with all
royalties, franchises, seignories etc., and with all the said Margaret's
lands in Wales thereto pertaining ; this surrender being made upon
condition that, if the said Margaret shall die within the said term of

50 EDWARD III.— Part II. 449

1376. Membrane 15d — cont.

forty yeai's in the life time of the said Anne, the said Anne may enter
again and hold the premises until the end thereof. Dated London,
St. Matthew's day 50 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment (as above).

Writing of John de Terstwode, son and heir of William son of
Richard de Terstwode and Elizabeth his wife, being a quitclaim
with warranty to Joan who was wife of WilHam Malewayn, and to
Isabel de Camoys abbess of Romesey and her successors, of a miU,
2 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, 7 acres of wood, 100 acres of pasture
and 100 acres of turbary in Terstwode now held for life by the said
Joan Avith remainder to the said abbess and her successors, of which,
by virtue of a fine levied in the late king's court before the justices
of the Bench in the octaves of Michaelmas 11 Edward II, between
Richard de Terstwode plaintiff and Thomas de Grymstede deforciant
of the manor of Terstwode and appurtenances, he the said John de
Terstwode lately in the lung's court before the said justices at
Westminster craved execution against the said Joan ; as he is now
informed by many evidences produced to him that the premises are
not comprised in the said fine nor were they parcel of the said manor
at the time the same was levied. Witnesses : Hugh de Camoys knight,
Walter de Haywode, Thomas le Warner, William de Houghton,
William de Putton, Alan Sampson, John Forster (Forester) of Romeseye.
Dated Romeseye, Sunday the feast of St. Margaret 50 Edward III.

Writing of John de Terstwode, son and heir of Wilham son of
Richard de Terstwode and Elizabeth his wife, being a quitclaim
with warranty to Richard atte Forde and Agnes his wife, and to
Isabel de Camoys abbess of Romesey and her sucessors, of a messuage,
20 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow and 2 acres of wood in Terstwode
now held for Ufe by the said Richard atte Forde and Agnes \vith
remainder to the abbess and her successors, of which, by virtue of a
fine levied in the late king's court before the justices of the Bench
in the octaves of Michaelmas 11 Edward II between Richard de
Terstevvode plaintiff and Thomas de Grymstede deforciant of the
manor of Terstwode with appurtenances, he the said John lately
in the king's court before the said justices at Westminster craved
execution against the said Richard atte Forde and Agnes ; as ho is
now informed by many evidences produced to him that the premises
are not comprised in the said fine, nor were they parcel of the said
manor at the time the same was levied. Witnesses and date {as
the last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings in
the chancery at Westminster, 17 October.

MEMBBANE 14d.

Indenture witnessing a grant made by Walter fitz Wauter lord
of Wodham to Ellen Jerome of a yearly rent of 10?. to be taken after
the death of Sir Walter fitz Wauter son of Sir Robert fitz Wauter
uncle of the grantor, if he shall die without issue, of the manor of
Flete at Michaelmas and Easter by even portions during the said
Ellen's Ufe upon the conditions followng, namely that if she be
wedded to the said Sir Walter the uncle or shall take him for husband
in time to come tliis grant shall be void, that payment shall be in

CB 29

450 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

]^37g^ Membrane I4d — cont.

suspense during the life of Sir Walter the uncle and of his issue if
in time to come he shall have any, that if he shall die without issue,
or his issue shall die without issue in her hfe time, this grant shall
take effect and not otherwise, granting the said Ellen power to distrain
for arrears in the said manor under the conditions aforesaid, and to
her executors and administrators likewise if the rent be in arrear
at her death : and to put her in possession thereof the grantor has
this day at the said manor paid her \2d. Dated London, 5 October,
50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 October.

Charter indented of Walter fitz Wauter knight lord of Wodeham,
son of Sir John fitz Wauter knight, giving with warranty to Walter
fitz Wauter the elder his uncle for life, without impeachment of
waste, two thirds of all lands, knights' fees, rents and services in the
town of Flete, which were lately of Dame Joan fitz Wauter, as fully
as Thomas de Coulyng lately granted the same and the third part
thereof to the said Joan for life by a charter of four parts, to hold of
Walter the grantor and of his heirs by the service of one rose yearly,
performing the services thereof due and accustomed to the chief
lords of the fee, with reversion to the said Walter the grantor and
to his heirs ; also giving with warranty to his said uncle and to the
heirs of his body the third part of the premises as fully as he had
the same by his said uncle's gift and feoffment, with reversion for
lack of issue to Walter the grantor and to his heirs ; and this feoffment
is made upon condition that if Ellen Jerome was heretofore wedded
to the said Walter the uncle, or if he shall hereafter take her to wife,
or if he shall grant to any person any rent of the premises or parcel
thereof otherwise than during his own life only, it shall be lawful
for Walter the grantor and for his heirs to enter again and hold the
premises in his former estate, also that if the said Walter the uncle
shall alien the premises or any parcel thereof in fee to any person,
or make a release thereof with warranty to any person being in
possession thereof, it shall likewise be lawful for Walter the grantor
to enter again and hold the same his feoffment notwithstanding.
Dated London, 25 October 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 2G October.

Charter of John Wombe of Hempstede, giving with warranty to
William Bateman of Harleton, Hugh Imworth, John Payn of Swafham,
Thomas Colbayn, Thomas West of Branketre and John Heldere
of the same, their heirs and assigns, his whole manor called Olmestede
Halle with all his lands in Olmestede co. Cantebriggo sometime of
Robert de Olmestede, and all his lands with services of free tenants
and neifs in the towns of Hempstede, Bompstede Helyon and
Fynchyngfeld co. Essex. Witnesses : WilUam Lavenham, William
Alew3m, Robert de Lynne, William Beimygton, Edward Bondyssh.
Dated Hempstede, Wednesday after All Saints 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 November.

Nov. 10. John de Herle knight and Andrew de Herle to Robert de Kendale
Westminster, knight. Joint and several recognisance for 40/. payable by instalments ;
to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in
Worcestershire,

50 EDWARD III.— Paet II. 451

1376, Membrane IM — cont.

Charter of Robert de Bemetby of Barton upon Humbre, giving
with warranty to Peter Gyke of Barton clerk, John de Ouresby, Richard
de Beseby of the same, John de Theleby of Thelby by Burton,
John de Otteby of Kelby, Robert Batmane of Barton and John Browne
son of John Browne of Bemetby, their heirs and assigns, all messuages,
tofts, crofts, lands, rents, meadows, services and reversions in Barton
upon Humbre which the grantor has at this date in the town, territory
and meadows of Barton. Witnesses : Sir Thomas de Kydale knight,
John de Repyngale then steward of the lord of Barton, John de
Wyllughby clerk of his court and council, Richard de Louth then
bailiff of Barton, Hugh de Feriby of Barton, William de Garton
of the same, William Smyth of the same John atte Brigge of the same.
Dated Barton upon Humbre, Thursday after Michaelmas 1376,
60 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 November.

Charter of Robert de Bemetby of Barton upon Humbre, giving
with warranty to Peter Gyke of Barton clerk, John de Ouresby,
Richard de Beseby of the same, John de Theleby of Thelby by Barton
{sic), John de Otteby of Kelby, Robert Batmane of Barton and John
Browne son of John Browne of Bemetby, their heirs and assigns,
all lands, rents, services and reversions in Bemetby, Grymeaby and
South Feriby which the grantor has at this date. Witnesses and
date {as the last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 November.

MEMBRANE \M.

Charter of Hugh de Hastynges knight, giving with warranty to
Nicholas de Everyngham and Clement Walsche clerk, their heirs and
assigns, the manor of Norton co. York with advowsons, knights' fees,
reversions of dower and other life estates, rents, services, customs of free
tenants and neifs and other appurtenances whatsoever, except the manor
of Fenwyk and all his lands, rents, services and customs of free tenants
and neifs, his meadows, woods, commons, feedings and pastures in the
town and fields of Fenwyk or to the manor of Fenwyk belonging.
Witnesses : Sir William de Morle, Hamon de Felton, Roger de Welsham
and William de Scargile of Yorkshire knights, Thomas de Wynggefeld,
Roger de Wolfreston, John Gerard, John de Stobbes, John de
Wynteworth. Dated London, Friday after St. Botolph 50 Edward III.

Charter of Hugh de Hastynges knight, giving with warranty to
John de Rouldeston and Thomas de Froskebek clerks, their heirs
and assigns, his manors of Elsyng and Wesenham co. Norffolk, and
Monuwedene co. Suffolk with the advowsons, knights' fees, reversions
of dower and other hfe estates, rents^ services and customs of free
men and neifs, and other appurtenances whatsoefer. Witnesses :
Sir William de Morle, Sir Hamon de Felton, Sir Roger de Welsham
knights, Thomas de Wyngefeld, Roger de Wolfreston, John Gerard.
Dated {as the last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters,
4 November.

Indenture made between Sir Brian de Stapelton knight of the one
part and Gilbert Talbot and Margaret his wife of the other part,

452 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane \M — cont.

witnessing a grant made by the said Brian to the said Gilbert and
Margaret for their lives of a yearly rent of 100 marks to be taken
at the Annunciation and Michaelmas by even portions of the manor
of Wighhall, fifteen messuages, one carucate ten bovates and 12 acres
of land and 10.5. of rent in Wighhall, Edelyngton, Skelbroke and
York, whereof the said Brian is now seised in fee simple, and of the
manors of Roughford and Chfford and all the lands in Yorkshire
whereof he is Ukewise seised, with power to distrain for arrears within
the county and without, binding himself and liis heirs to payment,
and he has paid Id. in name of seisin, upon these conditions : that
so long as he, his heirs or assigns, shall pay to the said Gilbert and
Margaret or one of them or to any other bearing an acquittance
from them or one of them in the ' Gilhall ' of London at Whitsuntide
or 21 days after Michaelmas following and at Martinmas or the quin-
zaine of St. Hilary following by even portions 100 marks yearly
reserved by a fine levied in the king's court between the parties of
the said manor of Wyghhale and other lands, and so from year to
year during the said Margaret's hfe, taking acquittance for every
pajinent under the said Gilbert's seal of arms, and under the seal
used by the said Margaret if the said Gilbert be out of England or dead
in her life time, payment being made to the said Gilbert at the place and
last day of payment limited in case the said Margaret shall die after
Whitsuntide or Martinmas before payment made for that term, the
said Gilbert and Margaret making no distress between the said terms
and the last days of payment so limited, the rent hereby granted
shall remain in suspense ; that after the said Margaret's death the
same shall be void, and tliis deed shall be deUvered up to the said
Brian or to his heirs ; and that payment of the rent hereby granted
shall begin upon default of payment of the rent reserved as aforesaid,
taking no arrears of the rent hereby granted for former times,
no payment or tender made at any other place than the ' Gilhall ' as
aforesaid being alleged or pleaded in discharge of the said Brian, his
heirs or assigns. Dated Thursday, 6 November 50 Edward III.
French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Brian and Gilbert,
G November.

Indenture of defeasance of a statute merchant made at London
for 400?. payable at the Purification next wherein Robert de
Swylyngton knight the uncle is bound to Gilbert Talbot, upon condition
that the rent of 100 marks to be paid to the said Gilbert and Margaret
his wife during the said Margaret's life by ^-irtue of a fine levied in
the king's court between Sir Brian de Stapelton and them of the
manor of W^yghhale, fifteen messuages, one carucate ten bovates and
12»acres of land and 10s. of rent in Wyghhale, Edelyngton, Skelbroke
and York shall be so paid every year during her life on the 21st day
after Michaelmas or the 21st day after Christmas, and the 15th day
after St. Hilary or the 15th day after Easter following by even
portions in the ' Gihalle ' London, acquittance being "given for
every payment under the said Gilbert's seal of arms, and under
the seal used by the said Margaret in case ho be out of England
or be dead in her life time, and after the said Margaret's death that
statute shall be null and void. Dated {as the last). French.

Memorandum of acluiowledgment by the parties, 6 November.

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1376. Membrane I3d — cont.

Nov. 8. Richard Randes is sent to the abbot and convent of Roche, to

Westminster, have for life such maintenance in that house as Nicholas Taunt
deceased had at the command of the king or of his forefathers.

By p.s. [31154.]

Writing of John Giffard knight, granting to John bishop of Bath
and Wells, his heirs and assigns, a yearly rent of 20/. to be taken at
Christmas, Easter, Midsummer and Michaelmas by even portions
of the manor of Ichulle co. Suthampton, with power to distrain for
arrears ; and he has delivered to the bishop Id. in name of seisin,
binding his heirs and executors and all his goods for payment.
Dated 10 November 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 November.

Charter of Walter de la Lee knight, giving with warranty to Richard
Ravenser, Thomas Strete clerks, Robert de Teye, Wilham Baud
knights, John Bataile, Thomas Bataile, John de Boys, Geoffrey
Hundene, Wilham Giffard, Walter Arderne, John Martell, John
Quynyld, Henry Sparke and Robert atte Watere, their heirs and
assigns, his manors of Berwaldon, Coppedehalle and Great Leighes
Called Gobions, \vith homages, services etc., and all his lands, rents
and services in Essex. Witnesses : Robert Marny, John de Sutton,
Richard de Sutton knights, John de Gildesborgh, Thomas de Hynton,
John Olivere, Thomas Baynard, John atte Halle, Robert atte Forde.
Dated Berwaldon, Thursday the feast of St. Luke 49 Edward III.

Charter of Walter de la Lee knight, giving with warranty to Richard
de Ravenesere, Thomas Strete clerks, Robert de Teye, Wilham Baud
knights, John Bataille, Thomas Bataille, Jolin de Boys, Geoffrey
Hundene, William Giffard, Walter Arderne, Jolm Martell, John
Quynyld, Henry Sparke and Robert atte Watere, their heirs and
assigns, his manors of Aldebury, Cokhamstide, Brent Pelham called
Chambirlains, Herteshoo Darcies, Wallyngton, Clothale, Comberlowe,
Thache worth and Pachendene with homages and services, his
lands etc. called Quynehawes, and all other his lands, rents and services
in Hertfordshire. Witnesses : Thomas de Fyttelyng, John le Haye
knights, Richard Braghing, John Basset, John Ruggewyn, Thomas
Bocock. Dated Aldebury, (as the last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters,
13 November this year.

Membrane l2d.

Indenture made between Gilbert Talbot and Sir Brian de Stapleton,
\vitnessing the defeasance of a recognisance in 600 marks by the
said Brian made in chancery to the said Gilbert, and of a recognisance
in 1000 marks Hkewise made to the said Gilbert, the first upon
condition that the said Brian, liis heirs or executors, shall pay to
the said Gilbert and Margaret [his wife] or one of them, or to any
other bringing an acquittance under the said Gilbert's seal of arms
or the seal used by the said Margaret, 300 marks in the ' Gihall ' London,
to wit 100 marks at Whitsuntide next, 100 marks at Martinmas
following, and other 100 marks at Whitsuntide following, the other
upon condition that whereas the said Gilbert and Margaret ought

454 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

2376, Membrane I2d — cont.

by fine in the king's court to release or grant to the said Brian and
to his heirs the manor of Wyghhale, fifteen messuages, one caracate
ten bovates and 12 acres of land and 10.s. of rent in Wyghhale and
Edelyngton, Skelbroke and York, whicli they liold for the said
Margaret's life with reversion to the said Brian, subject to a yearly
rent of 100 marks payable at Whitsuntide and Martinmas by even
portions to the said Gilbert and Margaret during the said Margaret's
life with power to distrain, and whereas to secure payment thereof
the said Brian shall by indentures between the parties grant to the
said Gilbert and Margaret other 100 marks of rent to be taken of the
premises comprised in the said fine and of the manors of Roughford
and Clifford and all other the said Brian's lands in Yorkshire, and
those indentures shall be made according to the purport of a note •
thereof made, indented and agreed and not sealed, without the said
fine the said Brian shall sue execution of the premises comprised in
the said fine, or within eight days shall enter thereupon by force of
the said fine as the law may suiler him to do. and within eight days
after execution sued or entry made the said Brian or liis heirs being
in possession and so seised of the premises, and being likewise seised
of the said manors, in fee simple and not in fee tail, whereby the premises
are chargeable with rent and distress for the same, amounting in
true value to 100 marks a year at least over and above aU charges,
he or his heirs shall cause the said indentures to be sealed and enrolled
of record in chancery, and if the said Brian shall die before such seahng
and enrolment, his heir being witliin age, the heir shall so do on coming
of age, and shall deliver the indenture so sealed and enrolled to the said
Gilbert and Margaret or one of them or to their attorney dehvering the
other part to him under the said Gilbert's seal in the king's great haU
at Westminster. Dated 1 November 50 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 6 November.

Indenture of defeasance of a statute merchant made at London
whereby WiUiam Holm is bound in 400?. to Gilbert Talbot, upon
condition that the rent of 100 marks payable to the said Gilbert and
Margaret his wife during her life by virtue of a fine levied in the
king's court between Sir Brian de Stapelton and the said Gilbert
and Margaret of the manor of Wyghliale, fifteen messuages, one
carucate ten bovates and 12 acres of land and 10s. of rent in
Wyghhale, Edelyngton, Skelbroke and York shall every year be paid
on the 21st day after Michaelmas and the 15th day after St. Hilary
by even portions in the ' Gilhalle ' London, every acquittance being
under the said Gilbert's seal of arms or under the seal used by the
said Margaret in case he shall be out of England or dead in her life time.
Dated Thursday, 6 November 50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 6 November.

Indenture of defeasance of a statute merchant made at London
by Sir Brian de Stapelton whereby he is bound to Gilbert Talbot
in 400L payable at the Purification next, upon condition that the
rent of 100 marks payable to the said Gilbert and Margaret his wife
for her life by virtue of a fine levied in the king's court between the
said Brian and the said Gilbert and Margaret of the manor of Wyghhale,
fifteen messuages, one carucate ten bovates and 12 acres of land and
\0s. of rent in Wighhale, Edelyngton, Skelbroke and York shall every

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1376. Membrane 12d — cont.

year be paid to them on the 21st day after Michaelmas and the I6th
day after St. Hilary by even portions, every acquittance etc. {as.
the last). Dated {as the last). French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 6 November.

Writing of John Lestraunge lord of Walton, being a letter of
attorney appointing John Huwet and Richard Warner of Walton
to deUver to Roger Lestraunge, Philip vicar of Wellesbome and
William de Offechirche clerk seisin of all the lands, rents, services
and reversions which he the said John Lestraunge had in Alcrynton,
Balscote and Wroxton co. Oxford, Shenyndon co. Gloucester, Tysho,
Pylardynton and Lockesleye co. Warrewyk, Totebache, Bradele,
Evesham and Goldecote co. Worcester, according to his charter to
them made. Dated Long lohynton co. Warrewyk, Thursday after
St.Bartholomew 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 November.

Indenture made 20 November 50 Edward III between John bishop
of Bath and Wells and Sir John Giffard knight, witnessing the
defeasance of a yearly rent of 20Z. to be taken of the manor of IchuUe
CO. Suthampton, granted by Sir John to the bishop, upon condition
that Sir John, his heirs or executors or some other in their name shall
pay to the bishop, his heirs or executors, 60/. at All Saints next or
before that day in the bishop's house without Templebarre, and that
Sir John shall make no demise or alienation to any man of the manors
of IchuU, Sherston Pynkeneye, Weston and Norton, nor of the
moieties or third parts thereof or of any of them, nor charge the same
until the bishop be contented of the said sum. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, II November.

Writing of Walter de la Lee knight, being a quitclaim with warranty
to Richard de Ravensere, Thomas Strete clerks, Robert de Teye
knight, John Bataille, John Boys, Thomas Bataille, Geoffrey
Hundene, John Qujrnyld, William Giffard, Walter Ardeme, John
Martell, Henry Sparke and Robert atte Water, their heirs and assigns,
of his manors and lands namely Barwaldon, Coppedhalle, Gobions
in Great Leyez, Herteshoo and tenements in Claveryng co. Essex,
Aldebury Darcys, Pelham Chambirlains, Cokhamstede, the manors of
Wallyngton, Cumbirlowe, Clothalle and tenements in Pachenden,
Quynhawe, Botilers, Stapulford, Benghoo, Hertford and a moiety
of the manor of Tache worth co. Hertford and Cotenam Fenne co.
Cantebrigge, which they had of his gift and feoffment. Dated
Aldebury, Saturday the feast of All Saints 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 November.

Nov. 16. William Purcell* is sent to the prior and convent of St. Bartholomew
Westminster. Smythefeld by the city of London, to have for life such maintenance
in that house as Maud who was wife of Thomas Colly in her life
time had at the command of the king or his forefathers.

By p.s. [31172.]

*In the warrant styled the Idng's esquire.

456 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. MEMBRANE Ud.

Writing of John de Coboliani lord of Cobeham knight, being a
quitclaim to Nicholas de Carreu, liis heirs and assigns, of the manor
of Hoo in the parish of Stoke called ' Malemaynes maner ' and the
manor of Maythamme in the jiarish of Rolvendenne, and all other
lands, rents, services, farms, reversions and liberties in Kent which
he the said John, Robert Boalknap knight and the said Nicholas
with certain others lately had jointly bv gift and feoffment of Wilham
Pympe knight. Dated Stoke, 22 October 50 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 October.

Writing of John Asphull, granting to Sir Robert de Teye knight
the wardship of all the lands of Thomas Baynard tenant in chief
pertaining to the said John by his death and by reason of the nonage
of liis heir until the full age of the heir, also the marriage of the said
heir, as fully as the king by letters patent granted the same to the
said John, except tlie lands pertaining to the manor of the
said Thomas in the town of Little Rayne co. Essex ; and if
the said heir shall die before he come of age his heir being
within age, covenant that Sir Robert shall have the wardship
and marriage of such heir with the exception aforesaid, and so from
heir to heir until one be of age, upon condition that if Richard son and
heir of the said Thomas shall so die, his heir being within age, and the
king's heirs shall rightfully thrust out the said Robert or those having
his estate, the said John, liis heirs or executors, shall not be chargeable
to recompense them by writ of covenant or otherwise. Dated
London, 22 October 50 Edward III. French.

Meinorandum of acknowledgment, 23 October.

Oct. 23. Robert de Teye knight to John Asphull. Recognisance for 250

Westminster, marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Essex.

Cancelled on payment.

Indenture made between Sir Robert de Teye knight and John
Asphull, witnessing the defeasance of the foregoing recognisance,
upon condition that the said Robert or someone for him shall pay to
the said John, his attorney or executors, 62 marks 6s. 8d. in West-
minster hall at the quinzaine of St. Hilary next, and 62 marks 6s. M.
at the quinzaine of Easter following, whereupon the said John shall
be bound to withdraw the same. Dated Westminster, Thursday after
St. Luke 50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 23 October.

Oct. 24. Ralph Greindore the younger and William Smyth of Mitcheldean

Westminster. {Magna Dene) to Thomas de Bokyngham. Recognisance for 20L,
to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in
Gloucestershire.

Writing of John de Kyngesfold, being a general release to Sir Walter
fitz Wauter lord of Wodcham of all actions real and personal for
debt, covenant, annuity or otherwise. Dated London, 20 September
50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 October.

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1376. Membrane lid — cont.

Indenture made between Sir Walter son of Sir John fitz Wauter
knight and John de Kyngesfold, mtnessing the defeasance of a statute
merchant made before the mayor of the staple of Westminster
whereby the said Walter is bound to John de KjTigesfold in
8001. payable at Easter next, upon condition that the said Walter,
his heirs or executors, shall pay to John de Kyngesfold or his executors
in the church of St. Paul London lOOZ. at Michaelmas next, lOOl. at
Whitsuntide following, lOOl. at Michaelmas following, and lOOl. at
Whitsuntide following, or within one month after each of those terms ;
and after the last payment the said statute shall be dehvered up to
the said Walter or his executors. Dated London, 26 October 50
Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 25 October.

Charter of Walter fitz Wauter the elder knight, son of Sir Robert
fitz Wauter lord of Wodham, giving with warranty to Walter fitz
Wauter lord of Wodham, his heirs and assigns, all the grantor's
purparty of the manor of Flete, and all lands, rents and services
which he h%s or ever had in the town of Flete or elsewhere in Lincoln-
shire. Dated Henham, 1 October 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 October.

Writing of Walter fitz Wauter the elder knight, son of Sir Robert
fitz Wauter knight lord of Wodeham, being a letter of attorney
appointing Richard Welby of Multon and John vicar of Multon to
deliver to Walter fitz Wauter lord of Wodeham seisin of a third part
of all lands, knights' fees, rents and services in the town of Flete late of
Dame Joan fitz Wauter mother of the said Walter the elder, and of
all his lands in that town or elsewhere in Lincolnshire ; directing all
his tenants there to be intendant to the said Walter lord of Wodeham.
Dated London, 1 October 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 October.

Writing of John de Asschewelle, being a quitclaim to Sir Robert
de Swyllyngton the uncle and to his heirs of all the lands, rents
and services which the said John has or hereafter may have in the
towns of Cotes and Hauton co. Leycestre. Dated 31 October
50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 November.

Nov. 7. Ralph son of Geoffrey de Staunton knight to Henry de Codyngton

Westminster, parson of Botelesford. Recognisance for 40 marks, to be levied,
in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Lincolnshire.

Nov. 12. Robert Burgeys of Melton to William Bayford. Recognisance
Westminster, for 401., to be levied etc. in Leycestershire.

Defeasance thereof, upon condition that the said Robert pay 201.
at the octaves of St. Philip and St. James next.
Cancelled on payment.

Nov. 12. Robert Bemetby to Peter de Barton clerk, John de Ouresby and
Westminster. John de Feriby the younger. Recognisance for '6001., to be levied etc.
in Lincolnshire.

Cancelled on payment.

458

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane, lid — cont.

Charter of Richard de Abherbury knight, giving with warranty
to John de Arundell knight son of Richard late ear] of Arundell and
Surrey, his heirs and assigns, the manors of Shorham and Tadeham
CO. Sussex and all lands which the grantor had in those towns.
Dated 1 November .50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 November.

Nov. 15. Agnes who was wife of Simon Pecche of Great Waltham to John
Westminster. Lepynden. Recognisance for 40L, to be levied, in default of payment,
of her lands and chattels in Essex.

John Gildeshurgh to Robert de Teyc knight and Simon de Burgh.
Recognisance for 400L to be levied etc. in Essex.
Cancelled on payment.

Nov. 19. Michael Skyllyng and Hugh Crane of Winchester to John Popham.
Westminster. Recognisance for 22 marks payable by instalments ; to be levied etc.
in the county of Suthampton. .

Memorandum that Paravesinus Paravesin merchant of Genoa
(Janua) and proctor of Moriel de Mari appoints Lewis Gentil merchant
of Gfcnoa, and Peter Bergadinus merchant of Venice dwelling in the
city of London his attorneys to sue execution of a recognisance for
280L 6s., made in chancery 26 July this year to the said Paravesinus
by John Sampson of Plymmouth and Nicholas Fortescu of
Plymmouth, to receive the money, make acquittance thereof,
and crave that the said recognisance, enrolled above, may be cancelled.

Received by Jolm bishop of Hereford, by a writ which is upon
the files for this year.

MEMBRANE lOd.

Writing of Roger Juyl, aolaiowledging that he has this day received
of William Talbot a full account of all profits taken by the said William
by reason of the marriage of Katherine daughter and heir of
Bartholomew Penhorgard with Thomas son of John Trengrek, and of her
marriage to him the said Roger after the death of the said Thomas,
of all the profits taken by the said William and Margaret [his wife]
or either of them of all the lands which descended to the said Katherine
after her father's death, and of all other profits due to her or on her
account received, and that the said William has now paid to the said
Roger as the said Katherine's husband all arrears thereupon due,
and contented him of all profits due to her from the said William and
Margaret and either of them, and releasing to the said William
and Margaret and to eitlier of them all actions for debt and accoimt
due to the said Roger and Katherine or to one of them, acknowledging
also that he has received full satisfaction for all waste committed
by the said William and Margaret or by either of them as well in the
lands held by the said William and Margaret for the said Margaret's
life as in the residue of the said Katherine's heritage, acquitting them
and either of them of such waste and damages, and of all debts, accounts
and profits to this date which concern the said Roger and Katherine and
one of them, and releasing all personal actions for waste, account,
trespass and covenant, with covenants that the said William and

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1376. Membrane lOd — cont.

Margaret shall not in time to come be impeached for profits of such
marriages or any contract made on the said Katherine's account,
that all demises and agreements made by the said William and Margaret
or one of them to Richard Maresclial and others in Bodemyn of the
tenements of tlie said Katherine's heritage shall be kept and performed,
and that the said William and Margaret shall and may peaceably
hold the tenements by them now held in dower during the said
Margaret's life in Bodmyn and Bodynyel, confirming the same as
dower of the said Margaret, and all lands of that heritage by them
now held in dower or otherwise. Dated Bodmyn, Thursday after St.
Martin 50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster,
14 November.

Writing of Wilham Coke knight of Barkshire, being a letter of
attorney appointing Sir Robert Symeon knight of Oxfordshire and
Robert Mauncell citizen and cutler of London to sue for, receive
and recover of Alice who was wife of Peter Coke knight and Thomas
son and heir of the said Peter AQl. upon their bond to the said William
for 80i., and to give an acquittance for the same. Dated London,
4 November 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 November.

Writing of John Roches knight, reciting a grant made to him, his
heirs and assigns, by John Fitz Payn knight of 40s. of rent, to be
taken during the lives of John Colsmgboume and Edith his wife
upon the manor of Draycote Fiz Payn co. Wilteshire, which they
now hold for life with reversion to the said John Fiz Payn and to
his heirs, and a grant of the reversion of that manor after the death
of the said tenants, and reciting an attornment made by them
accordingly to the said John Roches, and granting the said rent and
reversion with warranty to Master Robert Wichf ord canon of SaUsbury,
Michael Skillyng, Walter SkyUyng parson of Erchesfonte, Walter
Haywode, William Hoghton, John Warner parson of Stoktone and
Robert Cranebourne chaplain, their heirs and assigns. Witnesses :
Philip Fiz Waryn, Edward Ceme knights, Nicholas Bonham, John
Auncel, John Elys, John Wyly, Nicholas Botiller, Wilham Rolf,
John Littlecote. Dated Erchesfonte, Thursday the feast of St.
Leonard 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 November.

Charter of John de Gildesburgh, Robert de Muskham clerk, Edmund
Warner and John le Rous, granting to Clement Spice and Ahce his
wife and to the heirs of their bodies, with remainder to their right
heirs, the whole manor of Spajmeshalle, in exchange for a messuage,
160 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, 30 acres of pasture, 6 acres of
wood and alder wood and 18s. of rent in Colcestre, Lexeden, Staneweye,
Bergholte and Horkesleye, and for a messuage, 160 acres of land,
12 acres of meadow, 30 acres of pasture, 6 acres of wood and alder
wood and 18s. of rent in Bockynge, Stistede and Branketre, provided
that the grantors shall not be bound to warranty. Dated London, 26
May 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by John de Gildesburgh and
Robert de Muskham, 18 November this year.

460 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

137g. Membrane lOd—cont.

Writing of Ralph Neuman of Mansion, being a quitclaim to Edmund
de Mortuo Mari earl of March and Ulster and Philippa his wife and
to the heirs of the said Philippa of all the lands, meadows, woods,
feedings and pastures in Stubhamptone which the said earl and
Phihppa lately had by grant of Alexander de Tarente, and which
were sometime of John Abbey. Witnesses : William de Lucy, John
atte Hale, Jolxn Hameli knights, Robert Lucy, Stephen Derby, John
Antioche, Henry Baret. Dated Tarente Gundeville, Wednesday
the feast of the Assumption 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment at Shirbume, Monday after
St. Peter's Chair this year, before Walter Perle by virtue of the king's
writ of dedimus potestatem which is on the files for this year.

Charter of William Paumes of Nabume co. York, giving with
warranty to Sir Robert de Swylyngton the uncle knight, John Dyn
rector of St. Michael Long Stratton co. Norfolch and Walter de Preston
chaplain, their heirs and assigns, his manor of Westhale co. Suffoloh
and all lands, rents, services and reversions which he shall or may
have at this date in Suffolch. Dated the manor of Savoy by the
city of London, 20 November 50 Edward III.

Writing of Wilham Paumes of Nabume co. York, being a letter
of attorney appointing John Densby and Thomas de Petreburgh
to deliver to Sir Robert de Swylyngton, John Djm rector of Long
Stratton co. Norfolch and Walter de Preston chaplain seisin of the
manor of Westhale co. Suffolch and all his lands etc. in that county,
according to his charter. Dated (as the last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and
writing in the chancery at Westminster, 20 November.

Writing of Thomas Noketon of Fordham, being a grant and quitclaim
with warranty to Walter Sybile, his heirs and assigns, of the manor
of Landwade except a cottage called Pomerays, a toft called
Hykemannes, and 3 acres of land to the said cottage and toft
pertaining. Witnesses : Robert de Parys, William Bateman, Nicholas
de TAviford, Thomas Sewall, John Payn. Dated Landwade co.
Cantebrigge, 18 November 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 November.

Membrane M.

Sept. 10. To the sheriff of Essex. Order by mainprise of Nicholas Merawe
Westminster, and William Selane of London to stay the taking of the body of John
Neuton clerk ; as lately by writ de judicio the king ordered the sheriff
to take him so as to have him before the justices at Westminster
in the octaves of Michaelmas to answer William Denton of Cholchestre
concerning an alleged trespass, and he has petitioned the king for
a stay, shewing that he is ready to answer at that day, and stand to
right in all things ; and the said Nicholas and William Selane, appearing
in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of lOL to have
him before the said justices at the day named.

Writing of John Depple citizen of London, being a quitclaim to
Hugh Hamenassh citizen and vintner of London, his heirs and assigns,

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1376. Membrane 0(? — cont:

of all right which he has, or may or ought to have, or which may
fall to his heirs in the lands which were of Thomas de Curton in the
town and fields of Dorteforde by charter indented of gift and feoffment
of the said Thomas. Witnesses : Thomas Schardelowe, Richard
Martyn, Thomas Walse, Thomas de Kent, John Wjmcham clerk.
Dated Dorteford, 6 October 48 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 October tliis year.

Writing of Stephen Haym. citizen and merchant of Winchester
and John Chynnore of London, being a quitclaim to Sir John
Caundich knight, WilHam de Aston, William Wynter clerks, Philip de
Holgote, Robert Wyk and Geoffrey Dluet (sic), their heirs and assigns,
of the manor called the Gydyhalle in the town of Haveryng co. Essex,
a messuage called Esthous in that town with the lands adjacent,
and all lands in the said town which William de Baldwyne
citizen and saddler of London had by grant of Robert de Haveryng.
Witnesses : John Warde, John Aubrey, Robert Hatfeld, Richard
Hodiham, Geoffrey Crymelford. Dated London, 10 September
50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 October.

Oct. 16. William de Saundresdon, William Autryve and Thomas Chaunceux

Westminster, to William abbot of Mussenden and William de Bugbrugge clerk.
Joint and several recognisance for 100?., to be levied, in default of
payment, of their lands and chattels in Bukinghamshire.

Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by William de Bugbrugge.

Oct. 17. William de Stanle and Nicholas de Orell to Thomas de Thelwall

Westminster, clerk. Joint and several recognisance for 20 marks, to be levied etc.
in Lancashire.

Defeasance thereof, upon condition that the said William and
Nicholas or one of them pay 10 marks at the Purification next.

Charter of Jolm Lestraunge lord of Walton, giving to Roger
Lestraunge, Philip vicar of Wellesburne and William de Of church
clerk, their heirs and assigns, all the lands, rents, services and reversions
which he had in Alcrinton, Balscote and Wroxston co. Oxford,
Shemjmdon co. Gloucester, Tysho, Pilard5mton and Lokesleye
CO. Warrewyk, Totebache, Bradele, Evesham and Goldecote co.
Worcester. Witnesses : Sir John Oddyngseles knight. Sir John
Verdoun knight, Richard Boteler, William Palmer, John Baylli of
Southam. Dated Long Ichinton co. Warrewyk, Thursday after
St. Bartholomew 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 October.

Writing of Ellen Venour of Foulescote co. Berksir and WilUam
Wynde of London, being a quitclaim to Sir John Caundich knight,
Wilham de Aston, William Wynter clerks, Philip do Holgote, Robert
Wyke and Geoffrey Dluet {sic), their heirs and assigns, of the manor
called the Gydyhalle in the town of Haver3Tig co. Essex, and all lands
in that town which William Baldewjme citizen and saddler of London
had by grant of Robert de Haveryng. Witnesses : John Warde, John
Aubrey, Robert Hatfeld, Richard Odyham, Geoffrey Grymelford.
Dated London, 10 September 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by William Wynde, 21 October.

462

CALENDAR OF CLOSE POLLS.

1376. Membrane 9d — cont.

Oct. 22. Thomas son of John del More of Lyverpull to Master Richard de
Westminator. Wynewyk. Recognisance for 201. payable by instalments ; to be levied,
in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Lancashire.

Oct. 22. Peter Veel knight to Robert de Assheton knight and Ralph de

Westminster. Kesteven clerk. Recognisance for 2,000Z., to be levied etc. in
Gloucestershire.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said Robert.

Nov. 1. Brian de Stapelton knight to Gilbert Talbot.

Westminster. 600 marks, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
Cancelled on 'payment.

Recognisance for

The said Brian to the said Gilbert. Recognisance for 1,000 marks,
to be levied etc. as aforesaid.

Nov. 4. Robert de Ferrariis knight and Henry de Perrariis knight to Guy de

Westminster. Briene knight. Joint and several recognisance for 200 marks, to be
levied etc. in Salop.
Cancelled on payment.

Nov. 15. To the sheriffs of London. Order not to compel Thomas (sic) de
Westminster. Botesham to find other security by virtue of the king s late writ,
and by mainprise of Thomas Raynham, John Frankelayn, William
Burdeyn, Bartholomew de Castre, John Werehale and Richard Weston
to stay the taking of his body, although at the suit of Walter fitz
Johan of London ' goldsmyth,' averring that John [sic) de Botesham
of London 'goldsmyth ' threatened him, the king ordered the sheriffs
to cause the said John to come before them, and to compel him to
find mainpernors who, under a pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon
them for which the sheriffs would answer, would mainpern that he
should do or procure no bodily hurt or harm to the complainant,
and if the said John should refuse, to commit him to the nearest gaol,
there to be kept in safe custody until he would willingly so do ; as
on 6 August in the 45th year of the reign Thomas Raynham and the
others mainperned under a pain of 200Z. for the good behaviour of
Thomas [sic) de Botesham toward the king and people.

Nov. 27. Robert Ferers knight and Henry Ferers knight to Robert de
Westminster. Knolles knight. Recognisance for 400 marks, to be levied, in default
of payment, of their lands and chattels in Salop.
Cancelled on payment.

Membrane M.

Writing of Roger Staynley citizen and tailor of London, being
a general release to Thomas Driffeld esquire of all actions, plaints,
suits and demands real and personal by reason of debt, account,
covenant, trespass or other cause whatsoever. Dated Westminster,
20 July 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 November.

Writing of John Lightfoot of Rokeswelle, being a release and
acquittance to Thomas Benyton of Hoobregge of all actions by reason

50 EDWARD III.— Part II. 463

1376. Membrane 8d — cont.

of debate between them in the town of Writele and hamlet of la Neulond
in the month of July 50 Edward III. Dated Rokeswelle, Sunday the
feast of St. Clement the same year. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 November.

Nov. 18. To the sheriffs of London. Order upon security given by John
Westminster. Pountfrayt, Richard Odyham, John Wecche and Richard Sutton of
London to stay the execution of the king's late writ against John de
Hatfeld otherwise called John Mountagu, Richard de Hatfeld and
Dionysia his wife and Thomas de Hatfeld ; as upon information
received that they purposed to pass or send to foreign parts in order to
prosecute there many things to the prejudice of the king and many of
his people, the king ordered the sheriffs to cause them to come before
them and to compel them and every of them to find mainpernors who,
under a pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon them for which the sheriffs
would answer, would mainpern that the said John de Hatfeld, Richard do
Hatfeld, Dionysia and Thomas should not depart to any foreign parts
without the king's special licence, nor there prosecute aught or cause
aught to be prosecuted or attempted which might tend to contempt
or prejudice of the king or to the hurt of his people, nor send any
man thither for the purpose ; but the said John Pountfrayt and
the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned as
aforesaid under a pain of 10 marks.

Nov. 6. To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order by mainprise of John Wythomwyk

Westminster, clerk, John Chitterne clerk, John Roderham and Jordan de Barton
to stay the execution of the king's writ ordering the sheriff to cause
Richard de Weston chaplain to come before him, and to compel him
to find mainpernors who, under a pain to be by the sheriff laid upon
them, would mainpern that he should do or procure no bodily hurt
or harm to Thomas Colville of Lincoln ' bowyer,' and if he should refuse,
to commit him to the nearest gaol, there to be kept in safe custody
until he would willingly so do, certifying in chancery under his seal
the security so taken ; as that writ issued at the suit of the said
Thomas, averring that the said chaplain threatened him in life and
limbs ; but the said John and the others, appearing in person in
chancery, have mainperned as aforesaid under a pain of 20L

Dec. 1. John Bataille and William Giffard to William de Sepvanz knight.

Wostminster. Joint and several recognisance for 200/., to be levied, in default of
payment, of their lands and chattels in Essex.

Indenture made between Sir Walter de la Lee knight, John Bataille
and William Gyffard of the one part and William Septvans knight of
Kent of the other part, witnessing the defeasance of a statute merchant
in 200Z. payable at Easter next made to the said William Septvans
and his executors before the mayor of London by the said Walter,
and of the foregoing recognisance, upon condition that the said Walter,
John and William Gyffard or one of them, their heirs or executors or
some other in their name shall in the body of the church of St. Paul
London before the Resurrection pay 50Z. to the said William Sept-
vans, his heirs or executors or their attorney bearing an acquit-
tance under the said William's seal or theirs three weeks after
JJaster next, 501. three weeks after Michaelmas following, 50/. three

464 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

137(5. Membrane id — cord.

weeks after Easter following, and 50?. three weeks after Michaelmas
following at the same place. Bated Little Wygbergh, 2 December
50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 2 December.

Writing of William de Septvans, son and heir of William de Septvans
knight, being a quitclaim with warranty to John de la Lee knight
and Joan his wife and to the said John's heirs of the manor called
Coppcdhalle co. Essex and the advowson of the church. Witnesses :
John atte Wode laiight, Thomas Tyrel knight, John Harlyng, John
de Bampton, Robert de Louthe, John Beleval, Walter Tyrel. Dated
Haveryng atte Boure, 4 September 41 Edward III. French.

Writing of WiUiam de Septvance, son and heir of William de
Septvance knight, being a quitclaim with warranty to Walter de la
Lee, Robert de Teye knights, Richard de Ravensere, Thomas Strete
clerks, John Bataille, Thomas Bataille, John de Boys, Geoffrey
Hundene, William Giffard, Walter Arderne, Jolm Martell, John
QujTiyld, Henry Sparke and Robert atte Watere, their heirs and
assigns, of the manor called Coppedehalle in Little Wygebergh co.
Essex and the advowson of the church, and of all other lands, rents
and services in that town. Witnesses : Thomas Tyrell, Robert Mamy,
William Wauton, Robert Swynboume and Richard Waldegrave
knights, John Gildesburgh, Robert fitz Wilham, John Bampton,
Robert de Louthe, John Belevale, Walter Tyrell. Dated Sunday
before St. Katherine 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings,
2 December this year.

Indenture made between Sir Walter atte Lee, Sir Robert de Teye
knights, Richard de Ravensere, Thomas Strete clerks, John Bataille,
Thomas Bataille, John de Boys, Geoffrey Hundene, William Giffard,
Walter Arderne, John Martell, John Qujmyld, Henry Sparke and Robert
atte Watere of the one part and Sir William de Septvance of the other
part, reciting a quitclaim with warranty of the manor in Little Wygebergh
called Coppedehalle, dated Sunday before St. Katherine 50 Edward III
and made by Sir William Septvance to the first parties, and wtnessiag
a covenant that he and his heirs shall not by virtue of that
quitclaim or of any warranty therein be bound to warranty,
nor to make up the value, if the said first parties be impleaded
concerning the premises by any other save the said WiUiam or his
heirs or Isabel his wife. Dated Tuesday the feast of St. Katherine
60 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Walter atte Lee,
Richard, John Bataille, Jolm Martell, Geoffrey and William Giffard,
2 December this year ; and by Thomas Bataille and Henry Sparke
5 February 51 Edward III.

Dec. 22. Peter de Comewaille the king's esquire is sent to the abbot and

Westminster, convent of Redyng, to take for life such maintenance in Leomynstre

priory, being a cell of the said house, as Robert le Orfevre of Ludelaghe

deceased had at the late king's command. By p.s. [31232.]

50 EDWARD III.— Part II.

465

1376.

MEMBRANE Id.

Nov. 6. To Henry de Percy, Peter de Maulay, William de Aton, Roger de

Westminster. Kyrketon, Roger de Fulthorp, Thomas de Sutton, John Conestable
of Halsham, John Bygot and William Percehay. Order not to meddle
in performing or exercising the offices of guardian of the peace and
Justice of oyer and terminer in the town of Kyngeston upon Hull,
or other matters therein contained, by virtue of the king's late letters
patent appointing them guardians of the peace and eight, seven,
six, five, four, three and two of them justices in the Estrything in
Yorkshire and to do certain other things in that tritWng ; as on 9 June
last by other letters patent the king appointed Michael de la Pole, the
mayor of the said town for the time being, Walter Frost, Peter de
Grymesby, Robert de Selby, Robert Sturmy and the said Roger and
Roger guardians of the peace and seven, six, five, four, three and
two of them Justices therein, and to perform in that town singular other
the premises.

Nov. 6. To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order by mainprise of John

Westminster. Wythomwyk clerk and others to stay the execution of the king's
late writ ordering the sheriff to cause Richard de Weston chaplain
to come before him etc. [as above, p. 463).

Dec. 15. Henry Herbury citizen of London to Robert de Muskham clerk.

Westminster. Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of
his lands and chattels in the city of London.

Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said Henry
shall cause the said Robert to be discharged toward Jolm de Multon
knight, by the said John's acquittance, of 50 marks by the said Robert
paid to the said Henry in the said John's name, or shall pay .those
50 marks again to the said Robert about Whitsuntide next.
Cancelled on payment.

Oct. 28. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order, while

Westminster, a plea between the king and Joan who was wife of John de
Hevenjmgham knight concerning the manor of Tothara co. Essex
is pending before them without debate, or until further order, to
stay the demand which they are making by exchequer summons
against the said Joan for payment of the issues of that manor to tbe
king's use.

Dec. 13. Alice Roos is sent to the abbot and convent of Shirbume, to have

Havering for life such maintenance as William Beausamys in his life time had

manor. there at the king's command. By p.s. [31223.]

Dec. 16. To the sheriff of Kent. Order by mainprise of WiUiam

Westminster. Stamyndone, Thomas de PoUe and William Mamy citizens and gold-
smiths of London and William PoUe of London ' fisshmonger '
to stay the taking of the bodies of Lawrence atte Hale, John his son
and John Herry, bringing this writ before the justices of the Bench ;
as lately by writ de judicio the king ordered the sheriff to take the
said Lawrence, John and John if found within his bailiwick, and to
keep them in safe custody so as to have their bodies before the said
justices at a set day to answer Robert Ware concerning an alleged
trespass ; but the said WilUam and the others, appearing in person
in chancery, have mainpemed under a pain of 40L, to have the defen-
dants before the said justices the day the writ de judicio is returnable.

Wt. U824,

CSB 3Q

466

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376.

Membrane Id — cont.

Dec. 20. To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Order, upon the petition of John Bylle
Westminster, of Vyse, by mainprise of WiUiam de Thornton of Middlesex, Thomas
Denys of Vyse of Wiltesir, WiUiam Cook of Bampton and Roger
Tovy of Oxfordshire to stay the taking of the said John's body,
bringing this writ before the king ; as the defendant has shewn the
king that he is indicted before the guardians of the peace and justices
of oyer and terminer in Wiltesir for certain trespasses, that the king
has caused the indictment to come before him, that the king has issued
to the sheriff a writ to take liim for that he came not before the king
to answer touching the same, and that he is ready to answer
when and where the king shall please, and to stand to right in all
things ; and the said WilHam and the others, appearing in person
in chancery, have mainpemed body for body and under a pain of
20Z. to have him before the king in the quinzaine of St. Hilary.

1377.
Jan. 3.

Havering.

John ICillesby the elder is sent to the abbess and convent of Wilton,
to have for life such maintenance in that abbey as John Odiham
deceased had in his life time at the command of the king or of his
forefathers. By p.s. [31255.]

Memorandum that on 11 January this year, at Haveryng atte
Boure in the king's privy chamber, in presence of John king of
Castille and Leon and duke of Lancastre, Henry bishop of Worcester
the treasurer, Robert do Assheton knight the chamberlain, Roger
de Bello Campo knight, Nicholas de Carreu keeper of the privy seal
and others of the household, John Knyvet late chancellor delivered
to the king his great seal appointed for the ruling of England in a
leather purse sealed up with the said chancellor's seal, and was there
discharged of the office of chancellor ; and thereupon the king
appointed Adam bishop of St. Davids chancellor, and having taken
of him an oath caused the said seal to be delivered to him to keep
according to the duty of his ofifice.

And having received the said seal, after on the morrow the chan-
cellor opened the said purse at London in the inn of the friars preachers
of London in presence of the late chancellor and others of the chancery,
and there sealed writs of course and letters patent.

[Foedera.]

1376. MEMBRANE 6d.

Dec. 1. To S. archbishop of Canterbury. Summons to a parliament at

Westminster. Westminster in the quinzaine of St. Hilary next, commanding him to

warn the prior and chapter of his church of Canterbury, the archdeacons

and all the clergy of his diocese to be present, the prior and archdeacons

in person, the chapter by one proctor, the clergy by two. By K. and C.

[Sep. on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 669.]

The like to Alexander archbishop of York, W. bishop of London,
and sixteen other bishops.
[Ibid.]

To the abbot of St. Augustine Canterbury,
parliament.

Summons to the said

60 EDWARD III.— Paet II. 467

1376. Membrane Gd — cont.

The like to the ahbot of St. Albans and nineteen other abbots,
the prior of St. John of Jerusalem in England, and the prior of
Co ventre.

[Report on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 670.]

To Richard prince of Wales duke of Cornwall and earl of Cestre.
Summons to the said parliament.

The like to John king of Castille and Leon and duke of Lancastre,
Edmund earl of Cantebrigge and eight other earls, Thomas de
Wodestoke constable of England, Henry de Percy marshal of England,
William de Latymer and 34 others, including Michael de la Pole
styled admiral of the fleet to the northward.*

[Ibid.]

To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause two knights of the shire
girt with the sword, two citizens of every city, and two burgesses
of every borough therein to be elected and come to the said parliament.
It is the king's will that the said sheriff be not elected, nor any other
sheriff, nor any man of other condition than that specified above.

The like to singular the sheriffs of England.

[Ibid. p. 671.]

To the sheriff of Bristol. Order to cause two burgesses of that
county to be elected and come to the said parliament. By K. and C.
[Ibid.]

To John de Cavendissh chief justice. Summons to the said parlia-
ment.

The like to Henry Asty and eight others.
[Ibid.]

■ To Edmund earl of Cantebrigge, constable of Dovorre castle and
warden of the Cinque Ports. Order to cause two barons of every
of the said ports to be elected and come to the said parliament.
[Ibid.]

Membrane 5d.

Nov. 18. To Roger de Fulthorp and his fellows, justices appointed to survey
Westminster, and repair certain walls, dikes, gutters, sewers, bridges, causeways and
sluices in Holdemesse. Order to stay until the octaves of Trinity next the
making of any process against the tenants of the manor of Brustwyk
in Holdemesse or others touching the matters hereinafter mentioned,
that in the meantime as well the said justices and others of the king's
counsel as Thomas Tyrell or others of the counsel of Ingelram de
Coucy earl of Bedeford and Isabel the king's daughter his wife may
survey the sewer called Hedonflete, and the justices may fully inform
themselves and certify the king concerning the sufficiency thereof
and what prejudice (if any) might arise to the king and to the said
earl and Isabel, and that the king being fully certified may proceed
to final debate of the business as ought to be done according to the

* A name erased after that of the earl of Cambridge. The constable is named
after the second earl, the marshal after the eighth. Three lords only are styled
chivakr, namely William de Merle, William de Aldeburgh and Hugh de Daore:

468 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 5d — cont.

law and custom of England ; as lately upon a presentment made
before the justices, as the king after learned, that the said sewer ought
to be and used to be made 30 feet in breadth and 12 feet in depth,
for particular and probable causes laid before him and the council
the king caused the process begun thereupon before the justices to
be postponed to the octaves of Michaelmas last ; and now by com-
plaint of the tenants of the said manor, wliich is held by the said
earl and Isabel of the king's grant for the life of the said Isabel, the
king has learned that if the said sewer were made of that breadth
and depth the whole country adjacent thereto might be flooded and
devastated by the river Humbre, to their impoverishment and the
prejudice of the said earl and Isabel, and consequently to the dis-
herison of the king and his heirs to whom belongs the reversion of
the said manor, which the king will not and ought not to endure.

Nov. 2. To Ralph Basset of Drayton, Edmund Appelby, William

Westminster. Flamvyle, John Talbot and Lawrence Hauberk. Order to send
without delay to the chancery any inquisition by them taken by virtue
of the king's late letters patent appointing them, four, three and two
of them to make inquisition by true men of Leycestershire what
evildoers and breakers of the peace slew William Hoggesson and
Amice Graneby at Reresby, how and at whose procurement that was
done, who after knowingly harboured those evildoers, and all other
the circumstances, sending also this writ : and if no such inquisition be
yet made, order to stay until the octaves of Easter next the taking
thereof.

Dec. 1. Richard de Wandesford and Robert de Bekyrton citizens and

Westminster, mercers of London to Michael de la Pole knight. Recognisance
for 801., to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and
chattels in the city of London.

Dee. 2. Thomas Leycestre of Fissherton to John Suthcote citizen of London.

Westminster. Recognisance for 40Z., to be levied etc. in Wiltesir.

Writing of William Elys of the town of Hoo, Thomas Philpot of
of the town of Allhallows in Hoo, Jolin Adecok of the same, Henry
Stoke of the to\vn of Stoke and Adam Bedell of the town of Hoo co.
Kent, being a bond to Nicholas de Carreu in 204Z. 6s. 4fZ. payable
in the church of St. Paul London on the eve of the Purification next.
Dated London, 2 December 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster,
3 December.

Dec. 3. John de Westwicombe to Henry Welwes parson of St. Nicholas

Westminster. Bredstret London. Recognisance for SOI. payable by instalments ;
to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Hert-
fordshire.

Dec. 4. William atte Lee knight to Nicholas Brembre citizen of London.

Westminster. Recognisance for 20Z., to be levied etc. in Essex.

Dec. 9. Nicholas de Cameryngham to John de Waltham clerk. Recog-

Westminster. nisance for 6 marks, to be levied etc. in Lincolnshire.
Cancelled on payment.

50 EDWARD III.— Pabt II. 469

1376. Membrane 5d — cont.

Dec. 4. To James le BotiUer earl of Ormond, Gerard Fitz Moriz earl of

Westminster. Kildare, Nicholas Dagworth, John Koppok and Richard Whyte.
Order to stay until further order any process against WiUiam de
Wyndesore late guardian and governor of Ireland by reason of the
indictments or accusations hereinafter mentioned or of any others
whatsoever hereafter taken ; as lately the king by letters patent
appointed them justices to make inquisition by true men of Ireland
concerning felonies, seditions, deceptions, forgeries, false alHances,
maintenances, challenges, ambidextries, forestallings, regratings,
contempts, trespasses, hurts, grievances and excesses whatsoever
committed in Ireland against the king and people by any persons
whatsoever, to view all and singular the indictments lately taken by the
king's command before Robert de Assheton and Robert de Preston
and returned in the chancery of England which were sent to them
under the king's seal, and to hear and determine all the premises
according to the law and custom of Ireland ; but the said William
being among others indicted concerning such misprisons, the king
has set him a day to answer before the king and council touching
his indictments and accusations whatsoever, and to do and receive
what the law shall direct. By C.

Writing of William Stachesden and Ralph Double citizens (civi)
and fishmongers of London, being a general release to John de Houden
burgess of Newcastle upon Tyne of all actions real and personal by
reason of debt, account, trespass, contract or other matter whatso-
ever. Dated the city of London, Saturday the feast of St. Lucy
50 Edward III.

Writing of WilUam Stachesden and Ralph Double citizens and
fishmongers of London, being a like release to John Blakelam and
Robert BuUok burgesses of Newcastle upon Tyne. Dated (as the
last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 13
December.

Dec. 16. John de Hokkele to Nicholas de Carreu. Recognisance for 161. ;

Westminster, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Essex.
Cancelled on -payment.

Dec. 20. John Michel citizen and vintner of London to the prior and convent
Westminster, of the house of the Mother [of God] of the Carthusian order London.
Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in the city of London.

Membrane M.

Dec. 16. To S. archbishop of Canterbury. Order to summon a convoca-

Westminster. tion of the clergy of the province of Canterbury in the church of St.

Paul London or elsewhere as he shall think fit at the earliest possible

date, and to induce them to grant the king an aid, certifying in

chancery the amount of such aid and the terms of payment.

The Uke to A. archbishop of York to summon a convocation in the
church of St. Peter York.

[i?ep. on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 671.]

470 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

2377_ Membrane 'id — cent.

Jan. 16. To the abbot of Evesham. Special summons to be present at the
Westminster, parhament at Westminster in the quinzaine of St. Hilary next for urgent
causes affecting the estate and defence of the realm and church of
England, although the king by letters patent has granted the abbot for
life that he should not be bound to come to any parliament, remembering
that he is charged by the king to be present every year with certain
his monks in solemn apparel at the anniversary of the late king at
Gloucester where his body rests ; as in matters so difficult and urgent
the king reckons upon the advantage of the said abbot's discretion,
■vvithout which and the counsel of other the prelates, lords and great
men there summoned the king would not deal with the business
aforesaid.

[Rep. on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 672.]

1376. MEMBRANE 3d.

Sept. 27. To the abbot and convent of Abbotesbury. Order to grant to
♦Westminster. John de Lincoln the king's clerk such a pension of that house as shall
beseem the givers and should bind the receiver to them, making
him letters patent thereupon under the chapter seal, and writing
again without delay what they will do ; as by reason of his new
creation the abbot is bound in such a pension to one of the king's
clerks at the king's nomination until provision of a benefice be by
the abbot made him, and the king has nominated the said John,
whose advancement he has at heart. By p.s. [31083.]

Oct. 2. To the prior and convent of Tortreigh. Request to admit Rotelyn

Westminster, de Astery late servant of the prince [of Wales] to that house, and
minister to him such maintenance as Walter Bray deceased had
there, making him letters patent under the seal of the house with
mention with what he shall so take, for which the king will be bound
to them, and writing again by the bearer what they will do at this
request ; as the king would make provision for the maintenance of
the said Rotelyn. By p.s. [31093.]

Oct. 25. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order by mainprise of John Fastolf,
Weatminster. Simon Baret, Robert Kayle and John Roche of NorSolk, Walter
Sibile and John Churcheman of London to stay altogether the
further execution of the king's late writ ordering the sheriff to
cause Hugh de Riston and others to come before him, and to
compel them to find security every man under a set pain for which
the sheriff would answer to be laid upon him according to his estate,
that they nor any of them should do or procure no bodily hurt or harm
to the poor men of the town of Great Jememuth or any of them, and
if they should refuse, to commit them and every of them so refusing
to prison, there to be kept in safe custody until they should willingly
so do, and if the sheriff has taken any of them for that cause, order
to set them free without delay ; as by the loud complaint of the
commonalty and poor men of the said town the king has learned
that they are threatened in Ufe and Umbs by great number of the
great and powerful men thereof, namely by the said Hugh, John de
Beverle, John de Reppes, William Redberd, Thomas Redberd,
Richard Elys, Thomas Elys, John Elys, Richard Tate, Henry Beneyt,

* The warrant is dated Havering manor, 27 September.

50 EDWARD IIT.— Past II.

471

1376.

Membrane 3d — cont.

Thomas de Sfcalham, Richard de Beverle, Thomas Box, John
Rodynhale, Richard Spicer, William Welboume, John atte Gappe,
Edmund Sylke, Roger Adames, William atte Gappe the younger,
Wilham Rokhaghe, John Herward, Thomas Ailsham, Peter VesseUer,
Nicholas Wildegos, William Worstede, Robert Howelyn, John
RoUesby, Hugh Eastolf, Geoffrey de Fordele and Geoffrey his son,
John atte Fenne, Ralph Pampyng, Thomas Drax and Robert de
Beverlee ; but the said John Fastolf and the others, appearing in
person in chancery, have mainpemed under a pain of 200Z. that the
defendants or any of them shall do or procure no hurt or harm to
the commonalty or poor men aforesaid.

Nov. 15. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Kentwode
Westminster, knight, Thomas Chelreye, William atte Wode of Berkshire and Thomas
Louches of Oxfordshire to stay the further execution of the king's
late writ ordering the sheriffs to cause Adam Loches knight to come
before them, and to compel him to find mainpernors who, under a
pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon them for which the sheriffs would
answer, would mainpem that he should do or procure no bodily
hurt, harm or grievance to Cicely who was wife of John Bohun
knight, her men or servants, or to her houses by burning, and if
he should refuse, to commit him to Neugate prison there to be kept
in safe custody until he would wilhngly so do, and if the said Adam
be taken and imprisoned, order to set him free ; as that writ issued
at the petition of the said Cicely, averring that the said Adam
threatened her in life and limbs, her men and servants, and to burn
her houses ; but the said John and the others, appearing in person
in chancery, have mainpemed as aforesaid under a pain of 40L

Nov. 8. To the prior and convent of Roucestre. Request to admit to that

Havering, house Edmund Tettesworth one of the king's Serjeants at arms, and
to minister to him such maintenance as Richard de Clopton deceased
had, making him letters patent under the seal of the said house with
mention of what he shall so take, and writing again by the bearer
what they wiU do at this request ; as the king has thought fit to
send the said Edmund to them willing to make provision for his
maintenance. By p.s. [31156.]

Sept. 24. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Ralph de
Westminster. Pynyngton of Lancashire and Nicholas Porter of Middlesex to stay
the further publication of the exigents against Stephen Scarlet and
the taking of his body, bringing this writ before the justices at West-
minster, although lately by writ de jvdicio the king ordered the sheriffs
to put the said Stephen in exigents from busting to busting until
outlawed if he should not appear, and if he should appear to take
him and keep him in safe custody so as to have his body before the
said justices on the morrow of St. Martin to answer William de
Barowe executor of John de Barowe and John Cretyn of London
' broydurere ' and Joan his wife [co] executrix of the said William of the
testament aforesaid concerning a plea that he should render them
5 marks ; as the said Ralph and Nicholas have mainpemed in cliancery
under a pain of 5 marks to have his body before the said justices at
the day named.

472 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

[1377 '] Membrane 3d — cont.

Writing of Richard Bereford of Norwich and Katherine his wife,
being a bond to Richard Blak citizen of London and Nicholas
Hoi-seth of Wygynhale co. NorSolk in 1,000 marks payable in the
dwelhng house of Simon de Castre clerk at London on the first Sunday
in Lent next. Dated Saturday before the Conversion of St. Paul
50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 January tliis year {sic).

[1376-7-] Membrane 2d.

Agreement, composition and pact made by the good offices of
Henry lord de Percy between Thomas Pigot, Hugh de Garwell, John
Hudhston, Nicholas Cameryngham, Thomas Serby, John Creton,
Gilbert de Kyme, John Clyve, John Grene of Grantham, John Broun,
Wilham Kymyngton, Sir Ralph de Brokelesby, John Galdham,
Richard le Were, Gilbert Messager of HarUston, Robert Heyford
of Seyton, John Wikford, Robert Grantham, Richard Chestirfeld,
John Bate, John Derfeld, John Toke, Robert Messyngham, John
Chesterfeld, William de Byley, Roger de Taterishale, WiUiam
Snelston, Walter de Withcall of Barlynges, Henry Bukeden of
Staunford, John Warner, Richard de Weston, Thomas Pygot, William
Lewyne, Robert Shellere of Appelby, Jolin Wetwang, Robert
Baruabe, John Otteby and Robert Bemesby certain merchants of
Lincoln and the county thereof and the other neighbouring parts
and the following citizens of Florence, namely Peter Marchi, Nicholas
Luke factors and proctors or fellows of the fellowship of the Alberti,
John Credy, Francis Johan factors and proctors or fellows of the
fellowship of Charles de Strociis, Bernard Georgii and Bernard
Antonii factors and proctors or felloAvs of the fellowship of Signer
Pazzinus de Strozzis and Nicholas RusselU de Strozzis of Florence,
between whom a dispute was opened before the king or his council,
which dispute was yet pending without debate, namely that the
dispute should be altogether stayed and no proceeding be therein had
until 1 August next, so that the same should remain in the same state
and on the same terms as before this agreement began ; and without
acknowledging themselves bound to the matters herein written the
said merchants of Florence promised and in presence of the said lord
and others swore upon the gospels and in his hands that they would
write to their friends whose proctors, factors or fellows they are,
in good faith without fraud or covin to give and procure for the mer-
chants of Lincoln, their proctor or proctors, all aid, counsel and favour
they may in the city of Florence and elsewhere in Italy against
Thomazinus and Dynus de Blancardis, Nicholas Johan de Perucis
of Florence and the fellows late of Arnald Johan de Perucis and their
goods, the said Thomas, Dynus and Nicholas having departed with
money of the said merchants of Lincoln, to the end they should be
thereof contented as they ought to be, or should be satisfied by way
of friendly treaty and agreement, and in case no such agreement
should be made between the merchants of Lincoln and the defaulters,
that they the said citizens of Florence should on 1 August appear
before the king or his council at Westminster to terminate the said
dispute, and would there wait until the same might finally be deter-
mined by judgment of the king's court, and be obedient to such judg-
ment of the court in so far as they are bound to be, this being expressly

50 EDWARD III.— Pakt II. 473

[1376-7.] Membrane 2dr—cont.

declared that in the mean time it should be lawful for the said
merchants of Florence and every of them without arrest, trouble
or disturbance freely to stand with their merchandise and pass
throughout the whole realm of England, and thence to pass over sea
once or oftener as they would or any of them, provided that they
should appear etc. at the said term or at such later term as should
be by their proctors appointed ; also they and every of them promised
and swore each and every of them for all and one for another, and
Nicholas Rosselli of the fellowship of Thomas Marchi de Strozzis
likewise at their command and prayers, that they and every of them
should take heed to observe all those promises, and if any of them
should not appear at the term aforesaid, that the said Nicholas should
appear on 1 December 1377 at Westminster before the king or his
representative, there waiting as he ought to do, and being obedient
to the judgments of the king's court ; and the parties expressly agreed
together that, if by reason of the pubUcation by the pope of any
processes or general sentence of excommunication or interdict against
the men of Florence the said merchants of Florence should by the
king and council or by any other having jurisdiction or power be
compelled to depart from England, they should not be bound to
appear at Westminster on 1 August or at such later term as aforesaid ;
and that the said merchants of Florence should at their own cost
send two or one of them to Italy, namely to the cities of Venice,
Padua, Pisa, Ferrara, Perusia and Luca and to all other castles and
places which are of the league of Florence, if need be and if by the
proctor of the merchants of Lincoln required, to procure so far as
they may that the merchants of Lincoln be contented of all debts
whereof the merchants of Florence or any of them are bound to
content them or any of them, swearing further that they would not
trouble or hinder the proctors of the merchants of Lincoln now or
hereafter sent to Italy for recovery of such debts, nor so far as in them
lies suffer them to be troubled or hindered directly or indirectly,
publicly or secretly, within the territory of Florence or elsewhere,
but would minister to such proctors all counsel and favour without
fraud and covin ; and that they would give security in chancery
for observance of all things above rehearsed as is used to be done
according to the manner and practice of that court.

Record of proceedings before the king and council, having viewed
and examined a petition or complaint presented before them by a
number of merchants of Lincoln and of the county or parts thereof
against the fellowships of the Strocii and Albertini of Florence [French
text follows), showing that Thomas Blanchard, Dyno Blanchard and
Nicholas Johan factors and merchants and fellows of the fellowships
of the Albertins and Stroces and all the other companies of merchants
of Florence have at divers times since Michaelmas last received of
the said EngUsh merchants divers merchandise by way of purchase
to the value of 10,000Z. for which as well they as all their fellows
are severally bound in divers sums payable at particular terms and
places to the said English merchants, as appears by deeds which
they are ready to produce, and that the said merchants of Florence
are escaped suddeiily out of the realm without having recompensed
the English merchants for their merchandise, to their undoing and
the ruin of the city of Lincoln if a remedy be not applied, and praying

474 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

[1376-7.] Membrane 2d — cont.

that the goods and persons of merchants of the said companies
■within the realm may be arrested or otherwise put to answer before
the council until such recompense be made or the matter debated
according to right ; when after viewing the proofs or evidences pro-
duced by either party and singular the acts done on either side, the
council declared that Nicholas Russelli of the Strocii of Florence and
liis fellows of that company are in no wise bound to the merchants
of Lincoln and Lincolnshire or to any of them, by this sentence acquit-
ting the said Nicholas and his fellows of the said petition and com-
plaint and all process following the same, and imposing silence upon
the merchants of Lincoln and Lincolnshire touching the matters
therein contained. And after the said Nicholas, notwithstanding
that decree, then and there promised the said citizens of Lincoln upon
their solemn stipulation that in case John Bat merchant of Lincoln
or any proctor of the merchants of Lincoln in the city of Florence
or elsewhere may and shall before 1 August next lawfully prove by
acknowledgment of the parties, by any witnesses of Italy and especially
of the city of Florence, or by notarial instruments duly made, that
he the said Nicholas or Thomas Marchi or any other of their fellowship
had aught of the goods of Thomas and Dynus Blanchard or of Nicholas
Arnaldi, John de Perusia or one of them, this sentence ought to be
of none avail to the said Nicholas or his fellows, to prevent their being
bound to the merchants of Lincoln and Lincolnshire to make
restitution of all they or any of them shall be proved to have of the
said goods, and that in such case he the said Nicholas by solemn
stipulation expressly binds himself as principal debtor and his fellows
to make such restitution to the merchants of Lincoln, willing and
promising that the said sentence shall be of no force or avail to avoid
this undertaking, which he the said Nicholas has made for Peter
Marchi and Nicholas Luce fellows or factors of the fellowship of the
Alberti, John Crede and Francis Johan proctors or fellows of the
fellowship of Charles de Strociis, and Bernard Georgii and Bernard
Antonii fellows or factors of the fellowship of Signor Paszinus de
Strociis, himself remaining bound as he now is to the said merchants
of Lincoln and Lincolnshire, and as contained in a composition
between them and the merchants of Florence, from which composition
it is not his wiU or intent to depart by colour of the said sentence.
1376.

Nov. 15. To Thomas de Bello Campo earl of Warrewyk, John de Butte-
Westminster, tourte, John de Clynton, Thomas de Ingelby, Henry de Ardeme,
William de Burgh, Simon Pakeman and Robert Burgeloun. Order
not to meddle further until further order by virtue of the king's late
letters patent appointing them guardians of the peace and seven,
six, five, four, three and two of them justices of oyer and terminer
in Warwickshire, and to do certain other things in the said letters
contained, in executing aught therein contained in the town of
Coventre ; as by other letters patent the king has now appointed the
said Thomas de Ingelby and WiUiam, Hugh de Segrave, John de
Catesby, John de Toft, Simon Lycchefeld, John Percy and John
de Herdewyk guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and
terminer in that town.

Nov. 8. To the sheriffs and coroner of London. Order, if the facts are as

Westminster, stated, to proceed to take an assize of mart d'ancestor arraigned before

60 EDWARD III.— Part II. 475

1376. Membrane 2d — cont.

them by Adam Louekyn ' grocer ' and Katherine his wife against
William Acton and Thomas Haysho {sic) parson of St. Michael Bassyng-
hawe concerning the seisin of Robert de Ely sometime citizen of
London and father of the said Katherine, whose heir she is it is said,
of two messuages and two shops in the parishes of St. Nicholas Coldo
Abbey and St. Mary Monthonhaute in London, and further to rendering
of judgment thereupon, doing speedy justice to the parties according
to law and to the custom of the city of London ; as at the suit of the dean
and chapter of the king's free chapel of St. Martin le Grand London,
averring that for certain causes set forth in the king's court hurt and
prejudice to them might arise if proceedings were had in that assize,
the king caused the taking thereof to be postponed ; and although
after the king ordered the sheriffs and coroner to proceed to take
the same provided they should not proceed to rendering of judgment
without advising him, they have hitherto deferred so to do, where-
fore [the plaintiffs] have prayed that further proceeding should be
had and judgment rendered.
Vacated, because otherwise below.

Dec. 23. Thomas de Staunton to Henry de Codyngton parson of Botelesford
Westminster, and Thomas de Midilton parson of Rod3mgton. Recognisance for
601., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Notynghamshire.

Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that Thomas de
Staunton shall pay 30^. in the quinzaine of Michaelmas next.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said Henry.*

* Membrane Id. is blank.

( 476 )

51 EDWARD III.

]^377_ Membrane 24.

Jan. 26. To John Bygod escheator in Yorkshire. Order to cause Richard

Westminster, son and heir of John Hardy of Bolwyk tenant in chief to have seisin
of liis said father's lands taken into the king's hand by his death
and by reason of the said heir's nonage ; as he proved his age before
Gilbert de Culwen late escheator, and the king has taken his homage
and fealty. By p.s. [31287.]

Feb. 10. To the chancellor of the university of Oxford, the sheriff, and the

Westminster, mayor and bailiffs of Oxford and to every of them. Order to cause
proclamation to be made in the town and suburbs of Oxford on the
king's behalf forbidding any man under pain of forfeiture to carry arms
contrary to the peace or attempt aught which may tend to a breach
of the peace, or by force or violence or otherwise to hinder or disturb
the chancellor etc. in the execution of their office in the said university
according to the privileges and statutes thereof, ordering that they
shall be suffered freely without let so to exercise the same, and arresting
and imprisoning those who do hinder them or who shall offend against
such proclamation until they shall make satisfaction for their fault
and find security for their good behaviour, so that it shall be a terror
to them and to others hereafter rising up against the peace or offending
in like manner ; as by complaint of the chancellor and proctors
of the university it is shewn the Icing that lately strife arose between
certain masters of the university and the bachelors and scholars
of the canon and civil law, that although the said strife was by the
king's authority debated by certain prelates of England and appeased
and by decree ended, certain of the said masters of their malice have
gone contrary to the said sentence and decree, and especially Thomas
Persoun, John Bannebury, Thomas Worth, Geoffrey Wyke, John
Alkbarowe, Geoffrey de Melton and John de Bokyngham masters
of arts and their accomplices by force of arms have hindered and yet
from day to day do hinder as well the execution of divers graces and
dispensations and the reconciliation of brother John de Wolfreton at
the king's command as the execution by the chancellor etc. of their
office according to the privileges and statutes aforesaid, and not content
therewith cease not to make great number of unlawful assembUes
in the university in contempt of the king, to the terror of the people,
and to the peril of destroying the university ; and it is the king's will
that the peace be kept, the rights and privileges of the university be
observed, and that those who infringe the same be put down and
punished.

Et erat patens.

Feb. 5. To John Parkere of Olneye escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to

Westminster, cause Edmund brother and heir of John de Sancto Andrea tenant in
chief to have seisin of his said brother's lands taken into the king's
hand by his death and by reason of the said heir's nonage ; as he proved
his age before Thomas de Grenehulle late escheator in Notynghamshire,
and the king has taken his homage and fealty. By p.e. [31311.]

51 EDWAED III. 477

1377. Membrane 24 — cont.

Feb. 8. To William Bussy escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to remove the

Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Pynchebek
called ' Russell maner,' 40 acres of land and 20s. of rent in Pynchebek
taken into the king's hand by the death of William de Huntyngfeld
knight, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as it is found by
inquisition, taken at the king's command by John Dymmok late
escheator, that the said William at his death held no lands in that
county in chief in his demesne as of fee, but by virtue of a fine levied
in the king's court held the premises for life with remainder to
William de Ufford earl of Suffolk, and that the same are held of
others than the king.

Feb. 8. To William Bussy escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to remove the

Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor of Hiptofthallet
in the town of Toft, 36 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow in Toft
and Freston taken into the Mng's hand by the death of William
de Huntyngfeld knight, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as it is
found by inquisition, taken at the king's command by John Dymmok
late escheator, that the said William at his death held no lands in that
county in chief in his demesne as of fee, but by virtue of a fine levied
in the king's court held the premises for life with remainder to John de
Lynstede clerk, and that the same are held of others than the king.

MEMBRANE 23.

Jan. 27. Order to the sheriff of Hereford to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of William Deverose, who is dead.

The like to the same sheriff for election of a coroner instead of John
de Hurtesleye.

Feb. 3. Order to the sheriff of Lancaster to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of Thomas Fasakerle, who is insufficiently qualified.

Membrane 2L*

Feb. 14. Order to the sheriff of Devon to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of Thomas Boys, who is too sick and aged to exercise that
office.

Feb. 13. Order to the sheriff of Cumberland to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of John de Stanlowe, who is dead.

Feb. 12. Order to the sheriff of Roteland to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of Thomas Peres of Cotesmore, who is insufficiently qualified.

Jan. 30. Order to the sheriff of Bukingham to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of William de Hatfeld, who is insufficiently qualified.

Feb. 20. Order to the sheriff of Oxford to cause a coroner to be elected instead
Westminster, of John Plomer, who is dead.

Feb. 20. Order to the sheriff of Oxford to cause a coroner to be elected instead

Westminster, of Adam Cheselhampton, who is dead.

* The face o£ m- 22 is blank.

478

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377. Membrane 21 — cont.

Feb. 1]. To John Francisci merchant of Pistoja (Pistorio) and Augustine
Westminster. Benetoun merchant of Luca dwelling in the city of London, and to Roger
de Morton citizen and merchant of York. Licence to make a letter
of exchange to their fellows dwelling in foreign parts to the amount of
6,000L now or hereafter received by Arnald Garnerii licentiate in
laws, the papal nuncio and collector, payable in the [papal] chamber.

MEMBRANE 20.

Feb. 3. To Alan de Buxhill constable of the Tower of London, or to his

Westminster, lieutenant. Order to deliver out of the prison of the Tower to Henry
de Percy marshal of England or to his attorney without delay, as
by the lung and council appointed, all the merchants of Florence by
the marshal delivered to the constable and lieutenant and there
imprisoned. It is the king's will that the constable and lieutenant
be thereof discharged toward him.

Feb. 14. To William Walshale escheator in Salop and Staffordshire and in

Westminster, the march of Wales adjacent. Order by true men of his baihwick to
make inquisition what goods and chattels of felons and fugitives
therein are concealed and withdrawn from the king, by whom, when
and how, the description and value or price thereof, and to whose
hands they are come, and to do further what pertains to his office in
that behalf, certifying in chancery under his seal and the seals of
the jurors such value or price and description, and all his action in
the matter, and sending again tliis writ ; as the king is informed that
great number of goods and chattels of divers men there, some of whom
Avere heretofore outlawed in felonies and otherwise, and others by
reason of felonies by them committed became fugitives, wherefore
the same pertain to the king as forfeit, are unlawfully concealed
and withdrawn to the king's prejudice, and it is the king's will to
provide for saving him harmless herein, and to be fully certified by
the escheator.

MEMBRANE 19.

Feb. 15. To Ralph Waleys escheator in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire.
Westminster. Order not to meddle with the priory of Lanthony by Gloucestre while
void, or with aught thereto pertaining, restoring to the subprior
any issues thereof taken, but it is the king's will that John Lucy shall
abide with the subprior with two horses and two grooms if he will,
to keep the same in the king's name not meddling with the goods
of the house within or without, and not wasting, taking or
having aught save reasonable estovers as in victuals by exhibition
of the subprior or his representative only during this vacancy, according
to the late king's command ; as upon the finding of an inquisition,
taken by John de Hampton escheator in Gloucestershire, Hereford-
shire, Salop and Staffordshire, that Humphrey de Bohun sometime
earl of Hereford and Essex and constable of England by charter
granted to the subprior of the said priory for the time being that
upon the cession, death or deposition of the prior thereof he, with
a man of the said earl's by the said earl or his heirs joined with him,
should have the keeping of the priory and of all appurtenances thereof
until the prior elect should be canonically confirmed, so that the
man aforesaid should dwell meanwhile in the priory with two horses

51 EDWARD III. 479

1377. Membrane 19 — cont.

and two grooms if he would, not meddling etc. as aforesaid, that the
said earl gave to the subprior and convent power so often as they
should be without a prior freely to elect a fit person of the bosom
of their church or from elsewhere without let of the earl or his heirs,
so that he should be presented to the earl or his heirs as the patrons,
■ that from the time of that charter at every vacancy of the priory the
subprior had the keeping and administration of all goods temporal and
spiritual to the priory pertaining, disposing thereof at will, without
that that the earl or his heirs meddled with the priory from the date
of the said charter save by joining a man with the subprior and convent
who had his maintenance as aforesaid, and that the subprior and
convent continued that gift without change at every vacancy, the
said late king on 30 March in the 17th year of his reign commanded
the said escheator not to meddle with the priory, being then void, nor
with aught thereto pertaining, restoring to the subprior any issues
thereof taken ; and it is the king's will to save harmless the priory,
now void by the death of brother Simon de Brokworth the last prior
it is said, and in the king's hand by reason of the nonage of the
daughters and heirs of Humphrey de Bohun earl of Hereford and
Essex tenant in chief.

The like to the following, omitting the clause concerning John
Lucy : —

Thomas Sewale escheator in Bedfordshire.

Nicholas de Somerton escheator in Wyltesir, Oxfordshire and
Berkshire.

Feb. 20. To all the king's bailiffs and lieges to whom etc. Order not to
Westminster, trouble or grieve the now bishop of Ely or the prior and convent of
Ely in aught contrary to the charters of former kings and to the
king's confirmation ; as among other liberties granted to them thereby
it is granted that they and their successors for ever shall have and hold
the Isle of Ely with the waters, marshes, and all appurtenances thereof
free and quit of all demand of the king, that in the lands of the church
of Ely which are without the isle, in feedings, meadows, woods,
waters, moors and marshes within the borough and without, they shall
have soc and sac, ' thol ' and ' theam,' 'infangenethef,' ' fu twite ' and
' ferdwite,' ' hamsokne,' ' grithbrich ' and all other amendable for-
feitures save treasure, and that the church of Ely and the men of
their lordships shall in all the king's land be quit of toll whether in
selling or buying, of passage, geld and [dajnegeld, and of the common
forfeiture of slures and hundreds ; and the king by charter has
confirmed those charters, granting moreover to the said bishop, prior
and convent that they and their successors should thenceforward
without trouble or let of the king or his heirs, their justices, escheators,
sheriffs, bailiffs or ministers whatsoveer, use and enjoy those liberties
and quittances and every of them, albeit they or their predecessors
happen not to have hitherto used the same or some of them.
Et erat patens.

MEMBRANE 18.

Feb. 23. To the keepers, bailiffs or farmers of the king's manor of Haver3Tig

Westminster, for the time being. Order of the issues of that manor to pay to

Walter Parker, parker of the king's park of Haveryng atte Boure, the

arrears since 26 November in the 60th year of the reign of 2d. a day,

480

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377.

Membrane 18 — cont.

Feb. 5.

Westminster.

and henceforward to pay him that sum every day, taking his
acquittance for such payments ; as on that date the king of his favour
granted by letters patent to the said Walter for his good service 2d
a day for his wages, to be taken as aforesaid during his Ufa or until
the king should take other order for his estate.
Et erat patens.

To William Bussy escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to remove the
lung's hand, and not to meddle further with the manors of Toft,
Frampton and Byker and the advowson of Frampton taken into the
king's hand by the death of William de Huntyngfeld knight, delivering
up any issues thereof taken ; as it is found by inquisition, taken
at the king's command by John Dymmok late escheator, that the
said William at his death held no lands in that county in chief in his
demesne as of fee, but by virtue of a fine levied in the king's court
held the premises for life with remainder to Margery who was wife of
John de Huntyiigfeld his son, whom Stephen le Scrope knight has
now taken to wife, and that the same are held of others than the king.

MEMBRANE 17.

Feb. 24. To Master Richard Rotour the king's clerk constable of Bourdeaux,

Westminster, or to his representative there. Order, upon the petition of Gilbert
Taillour of Bristol, if twelve cloths of his without grain are arrested
for the cause hereinafter mentioned and for none other, to dearrest
and deliver to him the said cloths or parcel thereof detained under
arrest, discharging the mainpernors by him found in that behalf, the
omission of a word in the letter of cocket notwithstanding ; as his
petition shews that lately he freighted those cloths at the port of
Bristol and brought them to Bourdeaux, and that although the same
were there cocketed and customed and the subsidy was truly paid, the
constable arrested and detained them until the said Gilbert should
find a mainprise to pay the custom a second time, pretending that it is
not paid, for that in the letter of cocket are contained the words
' duodecim sine grano,' the word ' pannis ' being altogether left out,
although the omission was made by fault of the writer and not know-
ingly ; and Thomas Beaupyne one of the collectors in the port of
Bristol has witnessed in chancery that the cloths were cocketed and
customed and the subsidy was there paid, and that the omission was
made as aforesaid.

Feb. 10. To Helmjmg Leget constable of Wyndesore castle, or to his Ueu-

Westminster. tenant. Order to pay to the abbess of Burnham the arrears since
23 October in the 39th year of the reign of a rent of Is. a year arising
of certain lands in the town of Eton co. Bukingham now in the
king's hand, and henceforth to pay her that rent so long as the said
lands shall remain in the king's hand ; as lately at the suit of the said
abbess, averring that Oliver de Burdeux lately held the same by service
of that rent, and that the rent is in arrear from the time those lands
came to the king's hands, praying that the rent and arrears be paid,
the king ordered the constable by true men of his bailiwick to make
inquisition touching the truth of the premises and certify in chancery
what should be found, and it appears by his certificate that certain
lands of the said Oliver now in the king's hand were held of the abbess

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481

1377.

Membrane 17 — cont.

by the service aforesaid before they came to the king's hands, and
that the rent is in arrear since the date above mentioned.

Feb. 22. To the sheriffs of London. Order without delay to deHver by inden-
Westminster. ture to Henry de Percy the king's marshal or to his deputy John
Prantyng of Norwich ' cook ' taken and imprisoned in Neugate
prison under the sheriffs' custody, with the cause of his being taken,
to be brought to the prison of the marshalsea of the king's household
and there kept in safe custody until further order. By K. and C.

Feb. 26. To Thomas de Brugge escheator in Worcestershire. Order to take
Westminster, of Constance who was wife of Walter de Ribbesford knight, tenant by
knight service of the heir of John Talbot of Richards Castle tenant
in chief, an oath that she will not marry without the king's licence,
and to assign her dower of her said husband's lands taken into the
king's hand by his death, sending the assignment to be enrolled in
chancery.

March 8. To Thomas Bataille escheator in Essex. Order to take the fealties
Westminster, of Thomas Tue and William Colebayn according to the form of a
schedule enclosed, and to remove the king's hand and meddle no
further with a messuage, 60 acres of land, 1| acre of pasture and I8s. 9d.
of rent in Redeswell taken into the king's hand by the death of John
Welde, delivering to them any issues thereof taken ; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said
John at his death held no lands in that county in his demesne as of
fee, but hold the premises by knight service of the king as of the
honour of Boulogne, being jointly enfeoffed with the said Thomas and
William.

Jan. 28. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order at his peril to receive of the king's
Westminster. baiUffs of Norwich John Prantyng of Norwich, whom they shall at
the king's command take and deliver to the sheriff, and to cause him
without delay to appear safely before the king and council, there to
answer touching certain things which shall then be laid before him,
bringing this writ and another writ which the said bailiffs shall
deUver to him. By C.

Feb. 18. To Edmund de Brugge escheator in Gloucestershire. Order to

Westminster, remove the king's hand, and not to meddle further with the manor
of Oxhenhale taken into the king's hand by the death of Thomas
Graunsoun knight, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as the
king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at his
death the said Thomas held no lands in that county in chief, but by
gift of William Styntescombe parson of Teynton and John de la Hyde
held the said manor to him and the heirs of his body, with remainder
for lack of such an heir to EUzabeth la Despenser lately deceased
and to the heirs of her body, that the same ought by the form of the
gift to remain to Guy son of Guy de Bryen knight, being son and heir
of the said Elizabeth, for that the said Thomas died without issue,
and that it is held of others than the king.

April 12. To the chancellor of Ireland. Order to cause writs to be made
Westminster, under the king's seal of Ireland addressed to Philip archbishop of Cassel

Wt. 11824.

OB 31

482 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377. Membrane, 17 — cont.

in due form, as is fitting in such a case and as heretofore used to be
done, touching the said archbishop's letters patent, whereby he has
signified to the king that Thomas bishop of Lismore and Waterford,
a suffragan of the province of Cassel,is by authority of the archbishop
as ordinary excommunicated by reason of WTongdoing and manifest
contumacies in Ireland, and will not be justified by ecclesiastical
censures, instantly praying the king to compel the said bishop by
the secular arm to content holy church for his contempt and \vrong-
doing ; and the king takes note that writs for taldng persons excom-
municated for contumacies and wrongdoings in Ireland used not
commonly heretofore to issue from the chancery of England, especially
seeing that the execution thereof pertains to the chancery of Ireland
under the seal of Ireland, but the king's power ought not to be lacking
to holy church in her quarrels.

April 24. To John Bygod escheator in Cumberland. Order, if the same be in
Westminster, the king's hand for the cause hereinafter mentioned and for none
other, to remove the king's hand and meddle no further with the
lands of Adam Armstrang in Corkeby, dehvering up any issues thereof
taken ; as lately the king by writ commanded the treasurer and the
barons of the exchequer to certify in chancery under the exchequer seal
the cause wherefore those lands were by William de Nessefeld late
escheator taken into the king's hand, the quantity and the true yearly
value thereof, and they certified that, ha^dng searched the rolls and
memoranda of the exchequer, it is found in a roll of the particulars of
the late escheator's account from 22 May in the 31st year of the reign to
Michaelmas in the 32nd year that the said escheator answers for 5^.
for certain tenements in the toAvn of Corkeby since 10 May in the 32nd
year, on which day he took the same into the king's hand for that he
found by inquisition, before him taken, that Adam Armestrang
at his death held the premises in fee to him and his heirs in chief
by homage by reason of the fees which were of Andrew de Harcla
being in the king's hand, and that the same are extended at
10s. a year ; and the king reckons the cause of taking the premises
insufficient.

Note that a like writ concerning tenements in Corkeby taken by the
said late escheator into the king's hand for a like cause appears upon
the Close Roll of the 50th j^ear of the reign.

Feb. 24. To Master Richard Rotour the king's clerk constable of Bourdeaux,

Westminster, or to his representative there. Order (as above, p. 480) to dearrest and
deliver to Gilbert Taillour of Bristol twelve cloths.

Membrane 16.
Feb. 12. To Nicholas Somerton escheator in the county of Suthampton.

Westminster. Order to assign to Robert de Louthe and Juliana his wife, who was
wife of John de Carton tenant in chief, dower of the lands of the said
John taken into the king's hand by his death ; as the king by letters
patent has pardoned the said Juliana the trespass by her committed
in marr\'ing the said Robert without the king's licence.
The like to Robert James escheator in Somerset.

Feb. 26. To the sheriff of Norham^^ton for the time being. Order of the

Westminster, issues of that county to pay to Richard la Zouche the arrears since

51 EDWARD III.

483

1377. Membrane 16—cont.

7 January last of 60 marks yearly, and henceforward to pay him that
sum every year taking his acquittance from time to time ; as on
1 October in the 32nd year of his reign the king by letters patent
granted to the said Richard, for his good service and for abiding with
the king, that he should take for life or until the king should take other
order for his estate of the issues of the said county by the hands of the
sheriff at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions the 40 marks a year
which the king formerly granted him for his wages to be taken for
life at the exchequer at Michaelmas and Easter ; and after on 7 January
last in consideration of his good service the king of his more abundant
favour by other letters patent granted him 20 marks over and above
those 40 marks, to be taken of the issues of the said county as aforesaid.
Et erai patens.

Feb. 18. To John Parker of Olneye escheator in Bukinghamshire. Order
Westminster, to remove the king's hand, and not to meddle further with a toft,
60 acres of land and 6 acres of wood in the parish of Amondesham
called Whelpleyes and Senianes taken into the king's hand by the death
of Thomas Chalfhunt, delivering to William Gramary and Elizabeth
his wife any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition,
taken by John de Broughton late escheator, that at his death the said
Thomas held the premises jointly with the said Elizabeth late his
wife, and that the same are held of others than the king.

Feb. 21. To Thomas de Illeston escheator in Kent. Order to remove the

Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with a messuage and 4 acres of
land in Estgrenewiche, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as
lately for particular causes the king ordered the escheator to certify
in chancery under his seal the cause and manner of his taking into the
king's hand the lands in Estgrenewiche of the brotherhood of Holy
Cross in the church of St. Alphege [sancti Alfr'i) Estgrenewiche and
the true value thereof, and he returned that he so took the premises
for that John atte Nasshe the elder of Grenewche and many others
there of the said brotherhood of the church of St. Alphege {sancle
Alfridis) after the publication of the statute of mortmain purchased
the same to them and their successors of the said brotherhood, to
find a chaplain celebrating divine service for the souls of John Boyn
the lame, Stephen Sharlet, John Clerc, William Martyn and many
others ; and the king reckons that cause insufficient.

March 9. To William Walshale escheator in Salop. Order to take the fealty
Westminster, of Margaret late the wife of Edward Burnell of Longeley according
to the form of a schedule enclosed, and to remove the king's hand and
meddle no further with the manor of Longeley, the advowson of the
chapel, two carucates of land in Adelescote, 20s. of rent in Okes and
13s. A:d. of rent in Brokton taken into the king's hand by her said
husband's death, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as the king
has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at his death
the said Edward held the said manor and advowson in chief by knight
service jointly with the said Margaret for their lives by gift of Reynold
de Legh and Robert de Longeleye chaplain made with the king's
licence, and the said land and rent likewise jointly with her of others
than the king.

484

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377. Membrane 16 — cont.

To the same. Order to remove the king's hand, and not to meddle
further with the manor of E' and 13s. 4:d. of rent in Shrewsbury
taken into the king's hand by the death of Edward Burnell of Longeley,
delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken by the esoheator, that the said Edward at his
death held no lands in that county in chief in his demesne as of fee,
but held the said manor and rent of others than the king, and that
Joan whom Roger de la Lee has taken to vsdfe, Katherine, and Hugehna
whom Robert le Keyne has taken to wife, being daughters of the said
Edward, are his next heirs and of full age.

March 2. To William de Monte Acuto earl of Salisbury. Order before 1 April
Westminster, next at latest to repair in person to liis lands in the Isle of Wight,
there to abide continually with his men and all his household in such
power as he may upon the defence of the sea coast against attacks
of the enemy, or before that term to send thither sufficient men armed
and arrayed to defend his said lands, who shall there abide in force
to resist the king's enemies, kno\ving for a surety that if he shall not
so do the king will cause all his lands, goods and chattels in the island
to be taken in name of distress, and of the issues of those lands and of
his goods and chattels will cause men to be found for defence of the
island ; as the Icing has learned that great number of his enemies, who
have ofttimes attacked and burnt divers towns in England upon the
sea coast, have assembled great multitude of ships, galleys and barges
with men at arms and armed men, purposing therewith as speedily as
they may to make a landing and destroy the realm, if their malice be
not resisted with strong hand ; and it is the king's will to provide
against such hurt and peril by what means he may. By K. and C.

\Foe(hra.~\

The Hke to Robert de Assheton and nine other knights, John de
Malewayne and seven other esquires.

[Ibid.]

March 16. To John Legge Serjeant at arms. Order, upon the petition of

Westminster. Iterus del Terroun, servant and merchant of Arnald de Tairolo burgess
of the king's town of Leyburne in Aquitaine, if the facts are as stated,
to dearrest and deliver to the said Iterus 21 tuns of wine by the said
Serjeant arrested as forfeit to the king's use, to dispose thereof as
he shall see fit for the advantage of his said master ; as his petition
shews that he bought that Avine to his master's use in Spain, and as
a true merchant bi-ought the same to the port of Suthampton, and
that it is there arrested by the said Serjeant supposing him to be
the king's enemy, which he is not ; and John king of Castille and
Leon has \\dtnessed that the said Arnald and Iterus and the other
men of the said town are the king's lieges and true subjects.

April 5. To the receiver for the time being of the king's lordship of Kerdyf,

Westminster, which is in his hand by the death of Edward lord le Despenser tenant
in chief and by reason of the nonage of his heir. Order of the
issues of that lordship to pay to brother John Tremyr the arrears
since the lordsliip came to the king's hands of 20s. yearly, and
henceforward to pay him that sum every year at the terms appointed
by even portions so long as the same shall be in the king's hand,
taking the said John's acquittance ; as on 28 December in the

51 EDWARD III. 485

1377. Membrane 16 — corii.

48th year of the reign the said Edward by letters patent granted the
said John his chaplain for life 20s. yearly to be taken at his exchequer
of Kerdjrf by the hands of his receiver, and the king by letters
patent has confirmed that grant.
Et erat patens.

April 5. To the keepers, bailiffs or farmers of the king's manor of Eltham

Westminster, for the time being. Order of the issues of that manor to pay to John
Swetemon of Pencrich chaplain, one of the chaplains celebrating
divine service in the king's chapel within the manor, the aricars
since 29 September last of 10 marks yearly, and henceforward to
pay him that sum every year so long as he shall be a chaplain there
celebrating, taking his acquittance ; as willing that the said John
should be one of the said chaplains in the room of John Monk, and
take for his stipend 10 marks a year for life so long as he should there
be celebrating by the hands of the said keepers, bailiffs or farmers in
the same manner as John Monk, the king on that date by letters
patent [granted him so to do].
Et erat patens:

MEMBRANE 15.

Feb. 24. To the king's butler for the time being. Order to deUver to Alice
Westminster. Pereres the arrears since 20 October in the 40th year of the reign of
two tuns of wine of Gascony yearly, and henceforward to deliver
to her two tuns every year within the city of London, taking her acquit-
tance ; as of his favour and for her good service to Queen Philippa the
king on that date by letters patent granted her two tuns of such
wine yearly for life to be taken as aforesaid by the hands of his chief
butler.

Feb. 26. To Richard de Hampton. Order not to meddle by virtue of the

Westminster, king's letters patent, revoked by judgment of his court of chancery,
in the administration of the fruits and proventions of the vicarage of
Estlemyngton, restoring to Wilham de Cristelton according to the
judgment aforesaid the fruits and proventions of the said vicarage
by the said Richard taken while the said William has been vicar there ;
as on 18 July last the king by letters patent committed to the said
Richard the administration of the fruits belonging to the vicarage of
LemjTigton, to the king pertaining for that Richard Aubyn the vicar
is put out of the king's protection, so long as he should stand out
of the king's protection ; and after on behalf of the said William,
pretending that he is vicar of Estlemyngton in the diocese of Coventre
and Lichfield, which is the said church of Lemjmgton as he asserts,
it was averred that by colour of the said commission he is put out
of possession thereof although he is vicar by lawful title by collation
of the archbishop of Canterbury on whom the right devolved, and
although he lawfully and peaceably obtained canonical possession
therein, without that that Richard Aubyn might claim any right
in the same, praying revocation of the commission and restitution of
the said fruits ; and Simon archbishop of Canterbury has at the king's
command certified in chancery that he collated and instituted the
said Wilham to that vicarage, being lately void and in his collation
by lapse of time, and that by virtue of the archbishop's mandate
Wilham Tomkyns vicar of Budbroke in the diocese of Worcester on

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377. Membrane 15 — cont.

6 July last inducted the said William into corporal possession of the
vicarage of Estlemyngton, wherefore the king by writ ordered the
sheriff of Warrowyk to give notice to Richard de Hampton to be
in chancery in the octaves of St. Martin last in order to shew cause
for the king and for himself wherefore the said commission ought not
to be revoked and the said fruits and preventions by him taken
ought not to be restored to the said William as true vicar of Estle-
myngton, and further to do and receive what the court should determine;
at which day the king was by the sheriff certified that the said writ was
returned to the mayor and bailiffs of the liberty of the town of
Coventre, who answered to the sheriff that they gave notice accordingly
by Adam Keteryng and WilUam Coo, and by assent of Richard de
Hampton and William de Cristelton a day was given them in the
octaves of St. Hilary following, and at that day the said Richard
appearing by John Rome his attorney could say nought wherefore the
said commission should not be revoked, the king's hands be removed
from the said fruits, and the same be restored to the said William,
wherefore it was so determined, as appears by the record and process
in chancery.

March 12. To brother WilUam Tany prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem
Westminster, in Ireland and chancellor of Ireland. Licence, upon his petition, to
come to England for the purpose of particular business specially
affecting the estate and ruling of that order touching which he is
charged by his sovereign the master of Rodes to treat with the prior
of the Hospital in England and other the brethren there, so that
he leave a deputy for whom he will answer to exercise his office in
Ireland during his absence ; as it is witnessed before the council that
the cause of the said prior's coming to England is acknowledged to
tend towards the amendment of the estate of the said order. By C.

March 9. To Edmund earl of Cantebrigge constable of Dovorre castle and

Westminster, warden of the Cinque Ports, and to his lieutenant. Order, upon the
petition of John Blankare master of a ship called the ' St. Magdalene '
of Donldrke in Flanders, and of Henry ' van then Overe ' merchant,
if the facts are as stated, to deliver by indenture to them or one of
them the said ship and the wines and merchandise whatsoever arrested
therein, suffering them freely to dispose thereof, and to keep in prison
in safe custody until further order the king's subjects arrested and
imprisoned as hereinafter mentioned, certifying in chancery all his
action in the matter, and sending again this writ ; as their petition
shews that they lately touched at the port of Suthampton with the
said ship laded with mnes and other merchandise, and certain subjects
of the king by night took and eloigned the ship, wines and merchandise,
and being driven by a tempest to the port of Wynchelse are there
taken and imprisoned at the suit of a servant of the petitioners, and
the ship, wines and merchandise are arrested and detained. By C.

March 21. To the aldermen and commonalty of the city of London. Strict

Sheen. order -without delay or difficulty to elect a sufficient person to the office

of mayor according to the king's will in room of the last mayor, whom

of his own will the king by advice of the council has for reasonable

cause discharged of his office ; for it is the king's will that the last

51 EDWARD III. 487

1377. Membrane 15 — cont.

mayor shall no longer remain in oflfice, especially seeing that the king
has discharged him as aforesaid. By letter of the signet.

iFcede,ra.'\

March 15. To John king of Castille and Leon and duke of Lancastre, or to his
Westminster, representative, his sheriffs and stewards or bailiffs and ministers
whatsoever in Wales. Order upon their allegiance, as they love the
king and his honour and desire the safety of the realm and principality,
upon sight of these presents to leave all else and ceasing all excuse to
furnish all his castles, fortresses, towns and other places within the
principality with men at arms, armed men and archers, with victuals
and other things needful, causing all his men and tenants and the dwellers
within the duke's lordshi23 there of whatsoever estate or condition
to be arrayed with arms every man according to his estate, and to
be kept in array, so as to be ready to resist the malice of the long's
enemies of France if any shall invade those parts, that no hurt or
peril arise to the realm or principality or to the king's lieges there by
means of the said enemies or their adherents ; as the king has learned
for a surety that the said enemies and their adherents, endeavouring
with all their might to destroy the realm and principality and draw
them under their own power, are pvirposing to make a landing within
the principality with a host of ships, men at arms and armed men, in
order to destroy the king and his lieges if they be not speedily and
manfully resisted Avith the strong hand, and to do what other mischief
they may, and it is the king's will by every possible means to frustrate
their malice. By K. and C.

[Fwdera.}
The like to the following : —

Richard prince of Wales and earl of Cestre or his representative

etc.
Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March or etc.
Richard earl of Arundell etc.
Thomas de Bello Campo earl of Warrewyk etc.
Hugh earl of Stafford etc.
The countess mother of March etc.
Margaret Marshall countess of Norfiolk lady of Cheppestowe and

farmer of the lordship of Bergeveny in Wales.
Guy de Briene etc.
Reynold de Grey of Ruthyn.
Roger Lestraunge etc.
Robert de Ferrariis knight.
James de Audele of Helegh knight.
William de Wyndesore.
Nicholas Burnell.
Nicholas de Audele.
Robert Penrees.
Ehzabeth la Despenser.
Gilbert Tabbot.

The guardians of the lordships, manors and lands in Wales of
Humphrey de Bohun earl of Hereford, Edward lord le Despenser,
John de Hastynges earl of Penbroch and John de Cherleton of
Powys respectively, which are in the king's hand by reason of
their heirs' nonage, their sheriffs and stewards etc.
[Ihid.]

488 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377, Membrane 15 — cont.

March 16. To Ralph Waleys escheator in Gloucestershire. Order to deUver
Westminster, to Heiiry Husee, son and heir of Henrj' Husee, a moiety of the manor
of Saperton taken into the king's hand by the death of Katharine who
was wife of Andrew Peverel knight, delivering to him any issues
thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the
escheator, that the said Katherine at her death held no lands in
that county in chief nor of any other in her demesne as of fee, but held
the said moiety in dower after the death of Henry Husee her first
husband by assignment of the said Henry the son with reversion to
him, and that the same is held in chief by the ser\'ice of the fourth
part of one knight's fee ; and on 23 September in the 23rd year of
his reign the king took the homage and fealty of the said Henry the
son, and commanded livery of that moiety to be given him.

Membrane 14.

April 18. To WiUiam Strete farmer of the manor of Rotherferd. Order of the
Westminster, yearly farm due to the king for that manor to pay to Edward Dalyng-
rigge knight the arrears since 19 March last of 40Z. a year, and hence-
forward to pay him that sum every year at Easter and Michaelmas
by even portions during his life so long as the manor shall be in the
said William's wardship, taking the said Edward's acquittance ; as on
that date the king by letters patent granted to the said Edward
for life so long as the same should be in his hand iOl. a year of the yearly
farm due for the wardship of the said manor, which is in the king's
hand by the death of Edward le Despenser tenant in chief and by
reason of the nonage of his heir, to be taken as aforesaid by the hands
of the said William and of other the farmers thereof.
Et erat patens.

April 28. To Alan de BuxhuU constable of the Tower of London, or to his
Westminster. Ueutenant. Order, uijon the petition of John Paas of Dertemuth,
to set him free from the Tower prison, if detained for the cause here-
inafter mentioned and for none other ; as his petition shews that
lately certain people, shipmasters of England, were by the admiral
to the westward arrested upon suspicion of plundering a tarit of Genoa
(Janua), brought before the council, and by judgment of the council
committed to the Tower, that the petitioner, for that he came in their
companj' to the city of London, was with them arrested and committed
to the Tower by John Legg Serjeant at arms, pretending that he was in
person at the plunder of the said tarit, which he was not, although
he is blameless in that behalf, and that without fault of his he is
detained in the Tower, praying to be set free ; and it is witnessed
before the council by credible persons that the petitioner is blameless
therein, and is imprisoned without cause.

April 24. To Thomas de Illeston escheator in Surrey. Order to remove the
Westminster, king's hand, and not to meddle further with the lands of Nicholas
Burnell knight and Ralph Double hereinafter mentioned, dehvering
up any issues thereof taken ; as lately at the suit of the said Nicholas
and Ralph the king ordered the escheator in presence of Stephen
Scarlet then keeper of the manor of Retherhithe, whom he should
warn, to make inquisition by true men of his baihwick what lands the
king acquired of Walter Forester deceased, when and in what manner,

51 EDWARD III. 489

1377. Membrane, 14 — cont.

what lands the said Nicholas and Ralph before that time held in the
town of Rotherhithe, whether Peter Couy late keeper of the manor by
colour of that acquisition entered their lands to the king's use or no,
and if so the yearly value of such lands in all issues ; and by inquisition
by him taken the escheator certified that six years and more past the
king acquired divers lands in Retherhithe of the said Walter to him
and his heirs, that long before that time the said Nicholas held in that
town 2\ acres of land as well in water as in land in a field called
Shotenhale as shewn by metes and bounds in length and breadth,
that Ralph Double held 2^ acres in the same field as well in water
as in land, in Longefeld 1| rood of land, and likewise in a field called
Madereshawe half an acre of land as well in land as in water, that by
colour aforesaid the said Peter occupied those lands to the king's profit
at the time when he was keeper of the manor, and that six years and
more are past since the time he so occupied the same.

Membrane 13.

March 12. To James le Botiller earl of Ormond the justiciary, and brother
Westminster. William Tany prior of St. John of Jerusalem in Ireland the chancellor
of Ireland. Order, upon petition made on behah of the cardinal de
Sancto Marciale, by what lawful means they may to compel Gerard
Droem [to render] account to the said cardinal, his proctor or attorney,
of the cardinal's moneys by him received within the king's power,
and if he shall refuse to render such account or duly to acquit himself
thereof, at the cardinal's cost to cause the said Gerard to come in
safety before the king and council in England in order to do what shall
be by them appointed, certifying in chancery under their seals all
that they shall do at this command, and sending again this writ ;
as the said petition shews that the cardinal deputed the said Gerard
his proctor to levy and collect all rents and profits of his benefices and
possessions whatsoever arising within the king's power and to apply
them to the cardinal's use, that by virtue of the power given to him
the said Gerard has levied and received many sums of money of the
cardinal's goods and rents, and that he has therewith fled to Ireland
gainsajring to content the cardinal thereof in any wise, and does there
abide, praying the king for remedy. By C.

{Feeder a.]

Feb. 22. To the constable and sherifi of Pembroke in Wales. Order, upon
Westminster. Ihe petition of Philip Dounston and Owen ap Warin merchants of
Wales, to take of them security that they will promptly pay the same
again to the men of Brittany in case they shall hereafter be contented
for their merchandise there taken, and to deUver to the said merchants
in part payment for the said merchandise 80/!. of men of Brittany
arrested by the constable and sheriff, any command of the king to
them previously addressed to the contrary notwithstanding ; as
their petition shews that by assent and aid of the men of those places
contrary to the truce between the king and his adversary of France the
said merchants were in hostile manner taken at Garrant and Ildebas
in Brittany vidth wines, honey and other merchandise to the value
of 280Z., were brought to the castle of Rywes and there imprisoned a
great while until by good fortune they escaped, that before the constable
and sheriff in the king's court of ' pipoudres ' of Pembroke they so

490 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377. Membrane 13 — cont.

far prosecuted their complaint touching those wrongs against the men
of Garrant and Ildebas who abetted therein tliat by process in that court
they recovered 1 67/. against the men of Brittany as defendants according
to law and the custom of the court, that of that sum 80?. of the money
of the men of Brittany was b}^ the constable and sheriff arrested and by
assent of the parties lodged in the hands of certain the king's lieges
there to be kept until at the suit of the parties it should be adjudged
before the council to which party the same ought to be delivered,
and that the men of Brittany have as yet taken no heed to come before
the council or to send their attorney for defence of their cause,
although the said merchants by Walter Mille their attorney sued
with the council for delivery of the money at the day lawfully
appointed for the parties, wherefore the money remains in the hands
of the said lieges so that the complainants may not have execution
according to their said recovery, praying the king's aid. By C.

Feb. 10. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order to receive Nicholas Pouchemakere

Westminster, and Thomas Silkman from the bailiffs of Norwich, and to cause them
to come without delay before the king and council in order to do that
which shall by the council be commanded them on the king's behalf ;
as for particular causes laid before the king and council the king
by Avrit ordered the bailiffs ceasing every excuse to take the said
Nicholas and Thomas wherever found in their bailiwick, and to deliver
them by indenture to the sheriff to be brought before the king and
council in order to give information touching certain matters whereon
the king and council would be informed, and further to do and receive
what shaU by the council be appointed. By C.

Feb. 15. To Ralph Waleys escheator in Herefordshire. Order to take again

Westminster, into the king's hand all parcels of the lands of Richard Baskervylle
knight committed to Giles Malore which by colour of the king's
command addressed to Edmund de Brugge late escheator were entered
by Richard de la Bere u^jon the king's possession, and the issues
thereof taken by Richard de la Bere, and to deliver the same to the said
Giles to hold according to the king's letters patent and to a judgment of
the court of chancery, the writ de non intromittendo hereinafter
rehearsed notmthstanding ; as upon the finding of an inquisition,
by the late escheator taken at the king's command, that the said
Richard Baskervylle at his death held a moiety of the manor of
Erdesley and the castle of Erdesley with a third part of the park
by knight service of the heir of Henry de Ferariis tenant in chief, a
minor in the king's wardship, and the lordship of Irdesley and Bollyng-
huUe, which are parcels of the other moiety of the castle and manor,
by knight service of the heirs of Humphrey de Bohun earl of Hereford
tenant in chief likewise minors in the king's wardship, also the lordship
of Parketon, Wilardesley, Wibbenham, Brerjrfeld, Croukemore and
Chsse with another third part of the said park, which are parcels of
the residue of the manor, by knight service of Richard de la Bere
knight, the king lately ordered the escheator to keep in his hands the
lands held of the heirs of the said earl and Henry, and to remove
the king's hand and meddle no further with the lordship of Parketon,
Wilardesley, Wibbenham, Breryfeld, Croukemore and Chsse and
with the third part of the said park not held of the king which were
taken into his hand by Richard Baskerville's death, delivering up

51 EDWARD III. 491

1377. Membrane 13 — cont.

any issues of these last taken ; and after the said Giles, to whom
for a certain yearly farm the king by letters patent lately committed
the wardship of two thirds of the deceased's lands which are held of
the heirs of the said earl and Henry, averred that by colour of that
command Richard de la Bere entered certain jjarcels of the lands
held of the said heirs and to him committed upon the possession of
the king, and occupied and does occupy the same in contempt
of the king, to the hurt of the said farmer and delaying payment of his
farm, wherefore the king by writ commanded Richard de la Bere to be
in chancery in the octaves of the Purification last to answer as well
the king as the said Giles touching the premises ; at which day Richard
de la Bere appearing by John Lintley and Thomas Ligeard his attorneys
did not deny that he entered and occupied certain parcels of the lands
held of the said heirs and in the wardship of the said Giles upon the
king's possession, submitting himself to the court if he attempted
aught against the king in that behalf, wherefore the court determined
that the same should be taken again into the king's hand, and be
delivered with the issues to the said Giles.

April 16. To the justiciary, chancellor and treasurer of Ireland. Order not to
Westminster, trouble or grieve John Geffrey owner of a ship called ' la Poulle ' of
Frompton and John Yamemouth the master or William Taillour of
Swerdes and Richard Mole or any of them for that the said John and
John bought wheat and other corn in Ireland and carried it over to
the town of Bristol, although on 1 November in the 42nd year of the
reign the king commanded the then justiciary, chancellor and treasurer
to cause all corn, horses and other victuals and all men who are in
Ireland to be kept therein, not suffering any of them to be withdrawn
without the king's special licence ; as it was not nor is the king's
intent that merchants and other his liege subjects, of England should
not come there and ply their traffic, bujdng corn and taking it over to
England at will, that command notwithstanding.

MEMBRANE 11*.

April 18. To Robert James escheator in Somerset. Order to deliver to John
Westminster, son and heir of William Seinclere, tenant by knight service of the heir
of Nicholas de Semour tenant in chief late a minor in the king's ward-
ship, his said father's lands taken into the king's hand by Ms death
and by reason of the nonage of his heir ; as the said John has proved
his age before the escheator, and on 25 September last the age of
Richard brother and heir of Nicholas son and heir of the said Nicholas
was proved, which Nicholas the son died a minor in the king's wardship,
and the king took the fealty of the said Richard, respited his homage
to the octaves of St. Hilary last, and commanded Uvery to be given
him of his said father's lands.

April 23. To the sheriff of NorfEolk. Order to cause Adam Bosevile and Joan
Westminster, his vsdfe to have seisin of 3 acres of land, and Reynold parson of St.
Mary Waketon of IJ acre of land in Waketon held by Robert Bacoun
of Dicleburgh outlawed for felony ; as the king has learned by
inquisition, taken by the sheriff, that those 4| acres of land have been
in his hand a year and a day and are yet in his hand, that the said

* The face of m. 12 is blank.

492

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377.

Membrane 11 — cont.

Robert held 3 acres thereof of the said Adam in right of his wife; and
the residue of the church of St. Mary Waketon, and that WiUiam de
Qwaplode had the year and a day and the waste thereof by the
king's grant.

Aj)ril 23. To Robert James escheator in Somerset. Order to take of Alice who
Westminster, was wife of Raljjh Russell knight tenant in chief an oath that she will
not marry without the king's licence, and in presence of Robert de
Assheton, to whom the king has committed the wardship of two thirds
of her said husband's lands, or of his attorney if being warned he
will attend, to assign her dower of those lands taken into the king's
hand by the said Ralph's death, sending the assignment to be enrolled
in chancery.

Membrane 10.

March 16. To the sheriff of Kent. Order, under pain of forfeiture, on sight of
Westminster, these presents forthwith to cease every excuse and cause proclamation
to be made on the king's behalf that all and singular of whatsoever
estate or condition who have lands in that county and dwell not therein,
if they be not abiding continually ujson other lands of their own
in other counties adjacent to the sea coast for defence of the coast,
shall under pain of forfeiture of their lands, goods and chattels and all
other things draw with all speed to their lands in Kent, arraying their
men and tenants there every one according to his estate and means,
and there abiding with their men and tenants so arrayed and with all
their household and power ; and order to compel them so to do by
distraint of their goods and chattels, and if they have none by taking
their lands into the king's hand and otherwise as he may, so that they
shall be there before the qviinzaine of Easter at latest there to abide
upon 'the defence of the sea coast against attacks of the king's enemies ;
and order meanwliile to make inquisition and certify in chancery before
that date the names of all and singular who have lands in Kent and
dwell not there, and the quantity and true value of their lands ; as
by certain his friends the king is informed of a surety that his enemies
of France and other their adherents have gathered a great host of
ships, galleys and barges with men at arms and armed men, purposing as
speedily as they may to make a landing within the realm, and to
destroy the king and realm and all the EngUsh tongue if their malice
be not resisted with the strong hand, and it is the king's wiU to
provide against the hurt and peril which may arise from their sudden
attack. By K. and C.

[Faedera.]

The like to the sheriffs of Sussex and thirteen other counties.

[Ibid.]

April 26. To Thomas Bataille escheator in Essex. Order to cause Henry son
Westminster, and heir of William de Ferrariis of Groby knight tenant in chief to
have seisin as well of the lands of his said father as of those which
Margaret who was -wiie of the said William held of his heritage in dower
or otherwise for life after her husband's death, taken into the king's
hand by their death and by reason of the said Henry's nonage ; as he
has proved his age before the escheator, and the king has taken his
homage and fealty. By p.s. [31405.]

51 EDWARD III. 493

1377. Membrane 10 — cont.

To William Walshale escheator in Salop and Staffordshire and in
the march of Wales adjacent. Like order ; as the said Henry has
proved his age before Thomas Bataille. By p.s. [as the last].

The like to the following : —

John Parkere of OIneye escheator in Bukinghamshire.
John Tyndale escheator in Norhamptonshire.
Nicholas Somerton escheator in Oxfordshire.
William Flaumville escheator in Warwickshire and Leycestershire.
John king of Castille and Leon and duke of Lancaster or his
chancellor in Lancashire.

April 30. To Ralph Waleys escheator in Gloucestershire. Order to deliver
Westminster, to John Seintclere and Katherine his wife to her dower such as are in
his bailiwick of the knight's fees and parts of fees following of John
Talbot of Richards Castle knight tenant in chief, sometime her husband,
taken into the king's hand by his death and by reason of the nonage
of his heir, which the king has assigned to the said Katherine, namely
the moiety of one knight's fee in Newynton held by the prior of Little
Malverne and extended at 15Z. a year, one knight's fee in Imeney at
201., a moiety and the fourth part of one knight's fee in Astwode
at 100«., the fourth part of one knight's fee in Kyngeslond at 20s., the
moiety of one knight's fee in PurshuU at 100s., the tenth part of one
knight's fee in Elmrugge at 20s., the fourth part of one knight's fee in
Sheldesleywaleys at 100s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Wytton
at 100s., the moiety of one knight's fee in Roke and Holton extended
at 101. a year.

April 30. To Thomas Brugge escheator in Worcestershire. Order to deliver
Westminster, to John Seintclere and Katherine his wife to her dower one knight's
fee in Imeneye, the moiety and the fourth part of one knight's fee in
Astwode, the fourth part of one knight's fee in Kyngeslond, the moiety
of one knight's fee in Purshull, the tenth part of one knight's fee
in Elmerugge, the fourth part of one knight's fee in Sheldesleywaleys,
the moiety of one knight's fee in Wytton, and the moiety of one
knight's fee in Roke and Holton extended {severally as above).

April 28. To Thomas de Illeston escheator in Sussex. Order to cause John
Westminster, son and heir of William de Worthe, tenant by knight service of the heir
of William de Fenys tenant in chief a minor in the king's wardship,
to have seisin of his said father's lands taken into the king's hand by
his death and by reason of the said John's nonage ; as he has iwoved
his age before the escheator, and the king has taken his fealty.

April 29. To the justices of the Bench. Order mth what speed they may
Westminster, according to the law and custom of England to proceed in a cause
between John Toche of Killom and Ingelram Coucy knight and Isabel
his wife, concerning 5 acres of land in Ulram, doing justice to the
parties, notwithstanding the defendants' allegation that they have
nought in that land save for the said Isabel's life by the king's grant
with reversion to the king, so that they proceed not to rendering of
judgment without advising the king ; as the said John is suing for the
premises before the said justices in the king's court, and by reason of
that allegation the justices have deferred and do yet defer to proceed
in the cause, and it is the king's will that justice to the plaintiff be not
deferred.

494

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377.

Membrane 10 — cont.

June 6. To Michael de la Pole admiral of the fleet to the northward. Order,

Westminster, upon petition made on behalf of Robert de Selby merchant, to deliver
to him by indenture containing the description and value thereof a
crayer of Normandy and the men, goods and merchandise therein as
marque or reprisal in part of damages hereinafter mentioned ; as the
said petition shews that the master and seamen of a ship of his called
' la George ' coming therewith lately at the king's command to the
river Thames took the said crayer laded with divers merchandise as
marque or reprisal for that great number of goods and wares of his
were after the late truce between the king and them of France taken at
sea by men of Normandy, and brought the same safely to London with
singular the men, goods and merchandise therein found, waiting to know
the Idng's will in that behalf, and in consideration of the premises
praying delivery thereof to the petitioner in part of his said damages ;
and he has paid 200 marks at the receipt of the exchequer. By C.

Membrane 9.

May 5. To John de Tjaidale escheator in Norhamptonshire and Roteland.

Westminster. Order to take of Isabel who was wife of John de Haryngton knight,
tenant by knight service of the heirs of Humphrey de Bohun earl of
Hereford tenant in chief who are within age and in the king's wardship,
an oath that she will not marry "without the king's licence, and to
assign her dower of her said husband's lands taken into the king's hand
by his death, sending the assignment to be enrolled in chancery.

To WilUam Bussy escheator in Lincolnshire. Like order to assign
dower to the said Isabel, of whom an oath has been taken by John
Tj'ndale that she will not marry without the king's licence.

The like to Hugh de Aunesleye escheator in Notynghamshire.

May 10. To .John Orgoun of London. Order to pay in the king's name to

We.stminster. Arnald Sasset merchant of Florence 23Z. to traffic withal to the king's
profit, if due to him from the said John ; as the said Arnald has shewn
the king that, although by virtue of certain articles of processes made
by the pope and published in the city of London against men of
Florence whatsoever the king lately caused all men of Florence there
found to be taken as his true slaves, and all their moveable goods to
be seized into the king's hand, always reckoning and holding such
goods as his own and those men his owai true slaves, and by letters
patent commanded all and singular the sheriffs, mayors, his bailiffs,
ministers and other lieges to restore and deliver to them the said
goods and merchandise to traffic withal to the king's use and profit,
and taking the men of Florence under his protection, the said John in
contempt of the king and delajdng such traffic has utterly refused
to deliver to the said Arnald 231. from him due.

May 1. To William Bussy escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to dehver to

Westminster. Hugh de Hanneworth a 'messuage, 23 acres of land and 3 acres of
meadow in Hekyngton and Great Hale taken into the king's hand by
reason of the recovery thereof and of the said Hugh's nonage ; as the
king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that he is
now of full age, that while wthin age three weeks after Easter in the
50th year of the reign in the king's coiu:t before the justices of the

51 EDWARD III. 495

1377. Membrane 9 — cont.

Bench he recovered the premises against John de Teuelby chaplain and
John Pylet of Hekyngton as his right and heritage, that the same are
held by knight service of John son and heir of Henry de Beaumont
knight tenant in chief being within age and in the king's wardship,
and that by virtue of certain letters patent under the exchequer seal
Henry Asty chief baron of the exchequer has occupied the premises,
taking the issues and profits ; and the said Henry has witnessed in
chancery that the said Hugh is of full age, requesting that livery
thereof may be given him, and the king has taken his fealty.

April 26. To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order, upon the petition of
Westminster. William Houghton citizen and draper of London, to take of him
security for restitution of 60Z. in case hereafter by advice of the council
restitution of the same shall be made to any claiming them, and to
deliver to him 60^ in money and wares of the goods and merchandise
of the king's enemies in the hands of John North wyche citizen of London ;
as his petition shews that divers goods and wares of the said William
to the value of 601. were laded in Flanders in a ship of John Outresson,
that the said ship with those and divers other goods was on its voyage
taken at sea by the king's enemies of France, and that certain goods
of the said enemies in money and wares to no small amount are brought
to the city of London, arrested by the Icing's command, and in the
hands of John Northwyche, praying that part of them amounting to
GOl. be delivered to him.

April 29. To the sheriffs of London. Order to cause a tenement with three
Westminster, shops attached in the parish of St. Botolph Avithout Aldrichegate
London to be seized into the king's hand without delay ; as by a jorooess
made in chancery by writ of scire facias the king has recovered the
premises as his escheat against Nicholas prior of the church of Holy
Trinity London, the same having been of Alan Scarnyng clerk, and
the said prior and convent having entered and occupied the same,
taking the issues and profits, after the death of Emma who was wife
of the said Alan, who died on the feast of St. Barnabas in the 35th year
of the reign.

May L To Alan de Buxhull constable of the Tower of London or to his lieu-

Westminster, tenant. Order, by a mainprise to be taken of them that they shall
answer before the king and council whensoever the Icing shall cause
them or one of them to be summoned, to .set free from the Tower
prison John lilremyte, John Scotte, John Brode, John Passe, John
Walle, Richard Champaneys and Richard Wykliam; as they were
lately impeached for an alleged trespass or misprision by them and
certain others committed at sea off the port of Portesmuth contrary
to the alliance lately made between the Icing and them of Genoa (Janua)
against certain merchants of Genoa who were in a ship called a' tarite '
laded with divers merchandise, were arrested at the Icing's command,
and being after examined before the king and council excused them-
selves thereof in part ; and order to deliver them to Robert de Hales
prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England and admiral
of the fleet to the westward, and that every one of them should main-
pern body for body one for another in case they may not find sufficient
mainpernors.

496 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377. Membrane 9 — cont.

May 30. To John de Cavendissh and his fellows justices appointed to hold
Westminster, pleas before the king. Order not to compel the men dwelling in the
Isle of Wight or suffer them to be compelled to appear or come before
the king in his sessions in the county of Suthampton, or to be put
or emiDanelled upon any assizes, juries or recognitions, although these
specially affect the king, contrary to his will and order, and if pleas or
plaints between men of that isle, or between one of them and a foreigner,
be moved or pending before the said justices in those sessions at this
time, order to cause the same to be continued or postponed so far as
they lawfully may, so behaving that no peril to the said island shall
arise by absence of those dwelling therein ; as the king is mindful that
before all things he is bound for the safety of the realm, and •vvill thereto
apph' himself with all his might, and the Isle of Wight, situate within
the sea shore in the said county, is specially near to the king's
public enemies, which island they greatly covet and are purposing
and preparing shortly to approach and conquer as the lung has heard ;
and although by advice of the council he has appointed his sessions
in that county for holding pleas before the king during his pleasure,
it is his vnll, and he orders that all and singular the dwellers in the
said island of whatsoever estate or condition shall attend upon the
safety and defence of the island, and shall there continually abide,
without being compelled or bound to appear at such sessions or being
empanelled as aforesaid until further order upon any pretence.
[Feeder a.]

To the sheriff of Suthampton. Order not to compel men dwelling
in the Isle of Wight to appear or come before the king in the sessions
aforesaid, nor to put or empanel them or any of them upon assizes etc.
although these specially affect the king.

[Ibid.]

To Hugh TjTell keeper of Caresbroke castle in the Isle of Wight,
and John Griffyth constable of the said castle or their lieutenants. Order
by all possible means to compel the men dwelling in that island to be
intendant and continually abide upon the safe guard and defence
thereof, not suffering them or any of them to leave the same in order
to appear before the king in the said sessions upon any pretence.

[Ibid.]

May 7. To all and singular the keepers and farmers of alien priories and of

Westminster, other lands and possessions in the islands of Gerneseye, Jereseye, Serk
and Aurneye for the time being, and to every of them. Writ de
intendendo, directing them to pay from time to time to Hugh de
Calvylegh, his lieutenant or officers, all and singular the farms, pay-
ments and sums of money which they are bound to render at the
exchequer for any lands or possessions in the said islands which are
in their keeping by the king's commission from the Purification last
during the said Hugh's life ; as on 12 December last the king by letters
patent granted to him from the Purification during his life or until the
king should take other order for his estate the keeping of the said islands
and all jjrofits and emoluments thereto belonging without rendering
aught to the Idng, sa\'ing the knights' fees and advowsons which pertain
to the Idng by reason of those islands. It is the king's will that the said
keepers and farmers be thereof discharged at the exchequer. By C.
Et erat patens.

51 EDWARD III. 497

1377. Membbane 8.

May 4. Order to the sheriff of Lincoln to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of WiUiam de Apethorp, who is dead.

April 26. Order to the sheriff of York to cause a coroner to be elected instead
Westminster, of Thomas de Lokton ; as the king has learned by credible witness
that he is too aged to perform the duties of that office, wherefore the
king has removed him.

May 4. Order to the sheriff of Somerset to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of John Lough, who is aged and infirm.

Order to the sheriff of Gloucester to cause a coroner to be elected
instead of John Joye, who is insufficiently qualified.

May. 1 Order to the sheriff of Bukingham to cause a coroner to be elected

Westminster, instead of William Resceyvour, who is insufficiently quahfied.

May 12. Order to the sheriff of Derby to cause a coroner to be elected instead

Westminster, of John Fraunceys, who is insufficiently quahfied.

Order to the sheriff of Salop to cause a coroner to be elected instead
of William Longenolre, who is insuificiently quahfied.

May 4. Order to the sheriff of Essex to cause a verderer in the forest of

Westminster. Waltham to be elected instead of John fitz Johan, who is sick and
aged.

Order to the sheriff of [Essex] to cause a verderer in the forest of
Hatfeld to be elected instead of John atte House, who is dead.

May 14. To Th. bishop of Exeter. Order at his peril to repair in person with
Westminster, all speed to his lands near adjacent to the town of Dertmouth, there
to abide with his men and all his household in such strength as he may
upon the defence of that town and the parts adjacent against attacks
of the enemy, causing his men and tenants there to be arrayed every
one according to his estate and means, and to make their abode there
continually while danger threatens, and by distraint of their goods
and chattels and otherwise compelling them so to do ; as the king has
particular information that his enemies of France and others their
adherents have assembled a great host of ships, galleys and barges
with men at arms and armed men, and purpose as speedily as they
may to make a landing within the realm and destroy the king and realm
and all the English tongue, if their malice be not resisted with the
strong hand ; and it is the king's will to guard against the hurt and
peril to him and to the realm which may arise from their sudden
attacks. By K. and C.

[Fcedera.]

The like to the abbot of Bucfest.

[lUd.]

The hke to the abbots of Tavestoke and Bukelond, the priors of
Plumpton and Motbury, and to John vicar of Plumpton, directing
them to repair to their lands adjacent to the town of Plummuth.

[Ihid.]

Wt. 11824, CB 32

498 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377, Membrane 8 — cont.

To John Damirell. Like order, under pain of forfeiture, to repair
to his lands adjacent to the town of Plummuth.

[Ibid.]

The hke to John Kello knight, Martin Ferers and six others.

[Ibid.]

The like to James de Audele and five others, directing them to repair
to their lands adjacent to the town of Dertmuth.

[Ibid.]

May 26. To John Parker of OIneye escheator in Huntingdonshire. Order to

Westminster, take of Amice who was wife of Richard Faroon tenant in chief an oath

that she will not marry without the king's licence, and to assign her

dower of her said husband's lands taken into the king's hand by

his death, sending the assignment to be enrolled in chancery.

May 19. To John Tyndale escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to remove
Westminster, the king's hand, and not to meddle further with a manor in Esthaddon
sometime of John Moris, taken into the king's hand by the death
of John Ragon knight, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as the
king has learned bj' inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said
Johii Ragon at his death held no lands in the escheator 's bailiwick
in chief in demesne nor in service, but held the said manor of others
than the king.

March 24. To the mayor of Lenne, and the collectors of customs and subsidies
Westminster, in that port. Order, upon the petition of Walter Cowebaker and
Walter Fuller merchants of Holand, to take of them security for which
the said maj^or and collectors will answer that thej? shall appear before
the king and council in the octaves of Michaelmas next in order to
answer to the king for the duties due at Calais upon the wool and fells
hereinafter mentioned, and for the value of the ship, wool and fells
in case it shall be adjudged that the same ought to pertain to the king
as forfeit, and order by such security to dearrest and deliver to them
a ship of Caumfer, CoUard Jacobsone master, the wines, goods and
merchandise therein, and meanwhile by such means as they best may
to take information concerning the true value of the said ship, wool
and fells, and all the circumstances, or by true men of Lenne to make
inquisition touching the same, and before the said octaves to certify
in chancery under their seals the security so taken, the value aforesaid,
and all their dealing in the matter, sending again this 'writ ; as the
said petition shews that lately in the port of Lenne the said merchants
laded in the said ship certain wool and woolfells to be taken to Calais,
first paying there the customs thereupon due as may appear by letters
of cocket which are in their hands as they aver, that the said ship on
its voyage towards Calais \i-»s by a tempest at sea driven to the port of
Flissing in Seland, great part of the said wool and fells and of their other
goods being first cast into the sea for their own safety and the safety
of the shiji, as is witnessed by letters patent under the common seal
of the town of Middelburgh in Seland produced in chancery, and that
the said ship, being laded with wine and divers other merchandise and
brought again to the town of Lenne, is now with the said wine and
merchandise arrested and detained by the mayor and collectors for
that the said wool and fells were unladed elsewhere than at Calais
contrary to the proclamation and ordinance, although the said

51 EDWARD III. 499

1377. Membrane 8 — cont.

merchants might not do otherwise without losing the same, and
although they many times ofiered to pay the duties due at Calais
thereupon to the representative of the late mayor of Calais (now
deceased), who refused to accept them, and are yet ready to pay the
same to the king.

April 26. To Thomas de Illeston escheator in Sussex. Order to deUver to
Westminster. John son and heir of Thomas atte More, tenant by knight service
of the archbishopric of Canterbury lately void and in the king's hand,
the lands of his father taken into the king's hand by his death and by
reason of the said John's nonage ; as he has proved his age before
the escheator, and the king at another time took the fealty of Simon
now archbishop, and restored to him the temporahties of the arch-
bishopric.

Membrane i.

May 8. To Margaret Mareschall countess of Norffolk, and Anne who was wife

Westminster, of John de Hastynges earl of Pembroke tenant in chief. Writ de
intendendo, directing them of the issues of the manor of Wotton co.
Norhampton to pay to Geoffrey Lucy knight the arrears since Martin-
mas in the 49th year of the reign of a yearly rent of 10 marks, and
henceforward to pay him the same by indenture every year at the
usual terms so long as they shall have the wardship of the said earl's
manors and lands in England, the lands in Kent excepted, and the
said Geoffrey shall yet live ; as on 22 January in the aforesaid year
the king by letters patent committed that wardship to the said
Margaret and Anne to hold from Martinmas then last until the lawful
age of the earl's heir, rendering a certain farm at the exchequer, and
of the issues of the said manor paying yearly 10 marks to the said
Geoffrey if it should be adjudged by the council that he had a right
therein, granting that they should have warrant by writ of the king
for such payment, and directing them to pay the said sum to the king
at the same terms by even portions in case the said Geoffrey should
die while the wardship was in their hands ; and now he has petitioned
the king for payment, shewing that in the earl's life time he took that
sum no small time, and that it is in arrear since the wardship came into
the hands of the said Margaret and Anne ; and having viewed the
earl's letters patent and other evidences produced before them, it
seems to the council reasonable that under the condition therein
expressed the said Geoffrey shall take and have that rent for hfe.

May 12. To John Bygot escheator in Yorkshire and Westmorland. Order
Westminster, to deliver to William de Botrieux knight and Elizabeth his wife, being
daughter of Katherine sister of Thomas de Thweng tenant in chief and
cousin and one of the heirs of the said Thomas, such as are in his
bailiwick of the knights' fees and parts of fees following which the king
has assigned to the said Elizabeth to her purparty, namely the moiety
of one knight's fee in Toucotes and Claphowe formerly held by James de
Toucotes and extended at 11. a year, 2^ knights' fees in Burton Aunays
with the soke thereof now held by John de Sancto Quintino and Ise
Gryffjm of Harpham at 60L in Yorkshire ; the 20th jjart of one knight's
fee in Stavlay Godmund lately held by John del Chaumbre, Baldwin
Shepesheved and Thomas Godmund at 60s., the 30th part of one
knight's fee in Preston and Maresshalholm formerly held by Robert

500

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1377, Memhrane 7 — cont.

son of Peter de Kyrkeby in Kendale and Richard de Preston at 405.
in Westmorland ; and the moiety of one knight's fee in EUale, Scotford,
Assheton, Stodagh, Tliirnum, Ketelfeld, Fynchecroft, Scalegill,
Chflegh, Bakesterfeld in Esshescogh, and in Kerneford called Saltacre
formerly held by Richard le Molyneux, Wilham de Slene, Richard Talbot
and Anabilla his wiie, Henry de Ballerig', Wilham de Caton, Wilham
Jacson of Aldechf, Robert son of Wilham Diconson, Thomas de
Makerathe, Margaret Johanedoghtre, Robert de Haveryngton,
Edmund Lorence, John de Fardenshagh, Wilham son of William,
Wilham Swane and Thomas de Rigmayden and extended at 5 marks
a year in Lancashire.

May 12. To John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre, or to his
Westminster, chancellor in Lancashire. Order to dehver to William de Botrieux
knight and Elizabeth his -wife to her purparty the moiety of one
knight's fee in Ellale, Scotford, Assheton, Stodagh, Thirnum, Ketelfeld
Fynchecroft, Scalegill, Cliflegh, Bakesterfeld in Esshescogh, and in
Kerneford called Saltacre in Lancashire (tenants and extent as above).

May 12. To John Bygot escheator in Yorkshire and Westmorland. Order to
Westminster, deliver to Walter Pedwardyn knight and Isabel his wife, being
daughter of Margaret one of the sisters of Thomas de Thweng tenant
in chief and cousin and one of the heirs of the said Thomas, and to
John de Hothum knight son of Maud another daughter of the said
Margaret, being cousin and another of the heirs of the said Thomas,
to be parted between them at their will, the knights' fees and parts
of fees following which the king has assigned to them to their purparties,
namely 1-| knight's fee in Quixley, Gerwardby and Neuton under
Ounesbergh formerly held by Thomas de Boynton knight, Marmaduke
son of Edmund de Thweng, Robert de Wragby, John de Grene
chaplain, John Forester of Quixlay and Edmund de Kyllyngwyk
and extended at 20Z. a year, 1 J knight's fee in Fayceby, Standenrigge,
Skotherskeh and Wyrkesalle now held by Roger de Pulthorp knight
in right of his wife, Gilbert de Walton, William de Clapeham and John
Sturmy at 221., one knight's fee in Esyngton lately held by the ancestors
of Cicely de Cotoum daughter of Ambrose de Camera and now by the
said Cicely at 9Z., the moiety of one knight's fee in Styveton and
Skakelthorp now held by Thomas de Ughtred knight at 11. \Qs. in
Yorkshire ; the fourth part of one knight's fee in Neweby formerly
held by Richard de Vernon at 15?. 10s. and the 20th part of one knight's
fee in Sledale lately held by Robert de Ba3aiebrig and extended at
20s. a year in Westmorland.

To John king of Castille and Leon and duke of Lancastre or to his
chancellor in that duchy. Order of the advowsons which were of
Thomas de Thweng to deliver to Walter Pedwardyn knight and
Isabel his wife and to John de Hothum knight to the purparties of
the said Isabel and John, to be parted between them at their will,
the advowsons of Conyngesheved i^riory extended at 201. a year,
and of Warton church extended at 20 marks a year, both in Lancashire.

To John Bygot escheator in Yorkshire. Order of the advowsons
which were of Thomas de Thweng to deliver to William de Botriaux
knight and Elizabeth his wife to her purparty, the advowson of
Lethum church extended at lOOZ. a year.

51 EDWARD III. 601

1377. Membrane 7 — cont.

April 17. To Nicholas de Somerton escheator in Wiltesir. Order to deliver
Westminster, to Thomas Costard a messuage, 4 acres of land and 3 acres of meadow
in Cheleworthe taken into the king's hand by reason of the trespasses
hereinafter mentioned, saving to the king his relief if it be due to the
king ; as Margery daughter of Richard son of Richard atte Hulle
brother of Hugh Coyter, being cousin and heir of William atte Yate
son of Amabel daughter of the said Hugh, without livery of the king's
court as the manner is lately intruded upon the premises after the
death of the said William, who held the same in his demesne as of fee
of the king as of the manor of Cheleworth by the service of I8d. a year
and suit of court of the said manor twice a year, and the said Thomas
after acquired the same of her to him and his heirs, and without
obtaining the king's hcence entered the premises, and by reason of
these trespasses the same are taken into the king's hand, as is found
by inquisition by the escheator taken at the king's command ; and
by fine with him made, the king by letters patent has pardoned the said
Thomas those trespasses, granting him that he shall have again and
hold the premises to him and his heirs without let of the king or his heirs,
his justices, escheators, sheriffs, bailiffs or ministers whatsoever.

April 26. To William Bussy escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to cause Robert
Westminster, son and heir of John de Haryngton knight tenant in chief to have
seisin of his father's lands taken into the king's hand by his death
and by reason of the said Robert's nonage ; as he proved his age
before Richard de Hoghton late escheator in Lancashire, and the king
has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [31406.]

The like to the follomng :

John Bygot escheator in Cumbreland and Yorkshire.
John king of Castille and Leon and duke of Lancastre or his
chancellor in Lancashire, mutatis mutandis.

April 25. To the sheriff of Surrey. Order, for particular causes moving the

Westminster, king, to cause William Fyfhyde, taken and detained under the sheriff's

custody in the prison of Guldeford castle it is said, to be there kept in

safe custody until further order without mainprise or any other

deliverance. By K.

Membrane 6.

May 10. To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of the city of
Westminster. London for the time being. Order of the issues of the customs to pay
to Richard prince of Wales duke of Cornwall and earl of Cestre the
arrears since 30 September last of 200 marks yearly, and henceforward
to pay him that sum every year at Easter and Michaelmas by even
portions, taking his acquittance ; as on that day of his favour the king
by letters patent granted to the said prince 200 marks to be taken
every year of the said customs, in the same manner as the long granted
that sum to Edward late prince of Wales etc., father of the said Richard,
until the king should cause provision to be made for Wilham de Monte
Acuto earl of Sahsbury of 200 marks a year of land and rent, in recom-
pense for 200 marks a year which he takes of the issues and profits of
the stannary in Cornwall, over and above 800 marks yearly for which
the said earl is contented by obtaining certain manors which were

502

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

XS'JT, Membrane 6 — cont.

held for life by John de Warrenna late earl of Surrey and Joan his
■wife with reversion to the said earl of 'Salisbury and to the heirs male
of his body.
Et erat patens.

May 12. To the sheriffs of London for the time being. Order of the farm of
Westminster, that city every year at Michaelmas and Easter by even portions to
pay 50 marks to Geoffrey de Herdeby of the order of friars hermits of
St. Augustine master in theology for his life, taking his acquittance ;
as on 8 April last of his favour the king by letters patent granted
50 marks a year to the said Geoffrey for life or until the king should
take other order for his estate.
Et erat patens.

May 4. To the sheriff of Dorset. Order, if John Boneville late one of the

Westminster, coroners in Dorset be removed from office as hereinafter rehearsed, to
restore him and cause him there to exercise the said office, removing
the other coroner, although upon a suggestion lately made in chancery
that the said John is insufficiently quahfied the king ordered the
sheriff to cause another coroner to be elected in his stead ; as it is
witnessed in chancery by Guy de Briene that he is sufficiently qualified
and a fit person to exercise the said office.

April 10. To Nicholas Potyn searcher of the king's forfeitures in the port of
Westminster. London. Order, upon the petition of Richard Forde burgess and
merchant of Bristol, to dearrest and deliver to him 61., and to suffer
him freely to pass towards the town of Calais, the king's prohibition
notwithstanding : as his petition shews that though he lately purposed
to pass to Calais in a certain ship in the port of London to traffic there
as do other merchants of the realm, with 61. only for his expenses,
by virtue of a prohibition lately made by the king, that without the
king's licence no man should take any money to foreign parts
under pain of forfeiture thereof, the said searcher caused that money
to be arrested to the king's use, alleging that he was no merchant,
wherefore he has prayed for remedy ; and it is witnessed by Thomas
Beaupeny of Bristol and other credible persons, appearing in person
in chancery, that the said Richard is a burgess and merchant of
that town ; and it is not the king's intent that, by colour of the
said prohibition, any merchants be hindered from trafficking in Calais,
and the said Richard purposed to pass thither and nowhere else to
traffic and for no other cause.

May 14. To the keeper or farmer of the manor of Eltham for the time being.

Westminster. Order of the issues of that manor to pay to Ralph Bataille the arrears
since 1 April last of 6d. a day, and henceforward to pay him that
daily sum, taldng his acquittance for every payment ; as on that day
the king by letters patent appointed the said Ralph warden of his
houses in the said manor by himself or by others at his cost to repair
the same in matters which pertain to the office of carpenter at all times
and as need shall be, taking of the issues of the manor 6d. a day for life.
Et erat patens.

May 12. To Thomas Bataille escheator in Hertfordshire. Order to deliver
Westminster, to the abbot and monks of St. Mary Graces by the Tower of London

51 EDWARD III. 503

1377. Membrane 6 — cont.

the manors of Westmelne, Little Hormade and Mesden taken into
the king's hand by the death of Mary de Sanoto Paulo who was wife
of Aymer de Valencia late earl of Pembroke, together with the issues
thereof taken, the knight's fees and advowsons thereto belonging ;
as lately by letters patent the Idng granted to the abbot and monks
of the said abbey, by him founded, the reversion of those manors then
held for life by the said Mary with reversion to the king by gift of the
late king, who had them by gift and feoffment of Richard de
Wynneferthyng clerk, who held the two first named manors of the
late king in chief it was said, and the knights' fees, advowsons and
all other things thereto pertaining, the said manors of Westmelne
and Little Hormade to hold in frank almoin, the manor of Mesden
of the same chief lords and by the same services as before it came
to the late king's hands; and now it is found by inquisition, by the
escheator taken at the Idng's command, that the said Mary is now
dead, and that the manors of Westmelne and Little Hormade are held
in chief, the manor of Mesden of the heir of the earl of Oxford tenant
in chief a minor in the king's wardship ; and the king has taken the
said abbot's fealty.

May 20. To Robert Hulle escheator in Devon. Order, if the same were taken

WestmiMter. into the king's hand after the parliameiit holden at Westminster in the
quinzaine of St. Hilary last and not before, to remove the king's hand
and meddle no further with four ' fei lynges ' of land in Pyklond in the
manor of Otryton, which manor is held in chief, delivering to Thomas
Holbroke and Maud his wife any issues thereof taken ; as lately the
king ordered the escheator to certify in chancery the manner and
cause of his taking into the king's hand certain lands of the said Thomas
and Maud in Otriton Monachorum, and he returned that without
the king's licence Maud Blaunkpayn now wife of the said Thomas on
6 November in the 41st year of the reign acquired the premises for
her life of Thomas Sedile an alien late prior of Otryton, rendering to
the said prior and his successors yearly 14s. 4d., and for that cause he
took the premises into the king's hand, and that the land is worth
25s. 8d. a year over and above that rent as was found by inquisition
before him taken ; and among other pardons, graces and remissions
to the people made in the said pai'Hament, the king pardoned all
manner of gifts, alienations and acquisitions made without his licence
of lands held in chief, and any entries made after the death of ancestors
without suing the heritage out of the king's hands to the beginning of
the 50th year, except lands aUened to mortmain and those which
at the time of that parliament were seized into the king's hand by
reason of such alienations and entries.

May 13. To John Hethe escheator in Suffolk. Order to cause John de Kynges-
Westminster. fold to have seisin of the manor of Ixnyng taken into the king's hand
by the death of Mary who was wife of Aymer de Valencia earl of
Pembroke, together with the issues thereof taken ; as the king has
learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said Mary
at her death held no lands in that county in her demesne as of fee,
but held the said manor in dower after her husband's death, with
reversion to the said John de Kyngesfold and his heirs by virtue of
a grant to them made by Gilbert Talbot, being son and heir of Ehzabeth
Comyn cousin and one of the heirs of the said earl to whom the reversion

504 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377. Membrane 6—cont.

was assigned to her purparty of tlie earl's lands by a partition made
in the late king's chancery, that by virtue of that grant the said
Mary attorned tenant to the said John, and that the said manor is
held in chief by knight service ; and the king has taken the homage
and fealty of John de Kyngesfold. By p.s. [31439.]

Membrane 5.

June 18. To Richard prince of Wales. Order without delay to dehver in full
Westmiuster. to the bishop of Winchester the temporalities of the bishopric of
Winchester in his keeping by the king's grant, meddling no further
therewith ; as lately the king granted to the said prince for his main-
tenance 4,000 marks to be taken yearly ; and although after by letters
patent the king assigned to him in part of that sum the said temporali-
ties, which for jjarticular causes were in the king's hand, extended
at 1,988?. 145. Q\d. a year and 19 quarters of oats not appraised, and the
issues and profits thereof from the time they were first taken so long as
the same should remain in the king's hand, the king of his favour with
the assent of the council has now restored the same to the said bishop
with the linights' fees, advowsons and all other things thereto belonging,
for that the bishop in presence of the said prince, John king of Castille
and Leon and duke of Lancastre and the prelates and other great men
of the council has taken upon him in discharge of the king to find
and perform certain charges in aid of the estate and defence of the
realm, and certain earls of the realm have mainperned before the
council for his true finding and performance thereof, as appears by a
memorandum this day enrolled upon the chancery rolls. By K. and 0.

Not to he sent to the exchequer in the estreats, and that hy order of King
Richard II hy urrit of frivy seal which is on the chancery files for the
first year of his reign. .

[Fadera.]

Membrane 4.

June 13. To the abbot of St. Edmunds. Licence to abide in person with
Westminster, all his household in his manor of Elmeswell co. Suffolk within his
hberty of St. Edmund, notwithstanding any proclamations or ordinances
that lords and others shall make their abode in person in their manors
and other places nearest the sea ; as the abbot's manor of Wirljmg-
worth without the said liberty is nearest to the sea of all his manors,
and the way between that manor and the sea is strait, miry and
exceeding difficult for speedy passage ; and the said manor of Elmes-
well is but three leagues further from the sea by a way sufficiently
open for riding with a great company, and at the manor of ElmeweU
the abbot may suddenly gather, if need be, much greater number of
men at arms, armed men and archers as well of his retinue as of the
men of his abbey and town of St. Edmund and of his tenants and others
dwelling within the said liberty than at the manor of Wirlyngworth,
and more speedily come to the sea in greater strength, with God's
help to resist the king's enemies if they shall attack those parts, as
on his behalf the king is informed. The king has commanded the
arrayers of men at arms etc. in Suffolk and the sheriff not to trouble
or grieve the abbot by reason of his so doing. By 0.

51 EDWARD ni. 505

1377. Membrane 4 — cont.

June 19. To the mayor and bailiffs of Sandewich. Order to deliver by inden-

Westminster. ture to Richard prince of Wales or his attorney 46 tuns of wine which

are in a certain cog arrested in that port. By bill of the treasurer.

Membrane 3.

June 13. To the mayor and bailiffs of Sandewich. Order to arrest and keep
Westminster, safe under arrest until further order a certain ship which has touched
at that port and the wine wherewith the same is laded, causing any
merchants therein and the master and seamen thereof to come with
all possible speed before the king and council, there to answer touching
matters which shall then be laid before them on the king's behalf,
and certifying the king and council under seal of the number and
description of the tuns and pipes of wine and other merchandise
thereof, and the price and value of the same and of the ship ; as the
king has information that the merchants or seamen of the said ship
have with them no charter or aught else whereby the owners of the
said ship and wine may be known, whether friends or enemies of the king,
the marks of the tuns being altogether cut off, wherefore the king would
make provision for the safe keeping thereof until the ownership
be before him and the council debated. By C.

June 14. To John Tyndale escheator in Roteland. Order to deliver to John
Westminster, son of Oliver Daneys the third part of the manor of Lyndon, taken into
the king's hand by the death of Elizabeth Daneys, together with the
issues thereof taken, but to remove the king's hand and meddle no
further with the manors of Tykencote and Home, likewise taken into
the king's hand by her death, delivering up any issues of these taken ;
as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the
said Elizabeth at her death held no lands in that county in chief
in her demesne as of fee, but held in chief by the service of the third
part of one knight's fee the third part of the said manor in dower
after the death of Roland Daneys knight her husband, also the manors
of Tykencote and Home by gift of Alexander de Skulthorpe and
Richard Daneys clerk for- her life with reversion to the said John and
his heirs, and that these manors are held of others than the king ;
and on 22 November in the 47th year of the reign the age of the said John
being cousin and heir of the said Roland was proved, and the king
took his homage and fealty, and commanded livery to be given him
of his said imcle's lands.

June 13. To John de Cavendissh and his fellows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster, pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an inquisi-
tion which remains to be taken between the king and Roger de Holm,
Richard Hanneson, John de Crophill of Notyngham, John Robynet
and Hugh Goldmyth concerning divers trespasses and contempts
at Notjmgham. for which they are indicted, to be taken before one
of them the said justices. By C.

June 5. Order to the sheriff of Dorset to cause a coroner to be elected instead

Westminster, of John Bonvyle, who is insufficiently qualified.

MEMBRANE 2.
May 12. To the sheriffs of London. Order, for particular causes specially
Westminster, affecting the king, to cause WiUiam atte Hegge, taken and detained

506

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

j^3Y7. Membrane 2 — cont.

in Neugate gaol under their custody, to be brought without delay
to the Tower of London and delivered by indenture to the constable
thereof or to his lieutenant, there to be imprisoned in safe custody.
The king has commanded the said constable and lieutenant to receive
him. By C.

To Alan de Buxhull constable of the Tower of London and to his
lieutenant. Order to receive of the sheriffs of London William atte
Hegge, whom at the king's command they shall deliver to the constable
and Ueutenant, and to keep him in safe custody in the Tower prison
until further order, so that no man save themselves shall have speech
with him. By C.

March 20. To the mayor and bailiffs of the town of Suthampton. Order to
Westminster, arrest all those whom by inquisition or otherwise they may find to have
committed the evildoings hereinafter mentioned, wherever found
in that baiUwick, and to keep them in prison in safe custody until
further order of the king or of brother Robert de Hales prior of the-
Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England arid admiral of the
fleet to the westward ; as the king is informed that a certain tarit,
[laded] with divers goods and merchandise of certain men of Genoa
(Janua) of the king's friendship, was lately taken at sea near the said
town by certain subjects of the king, and that .the said men of Genoa
were feloniously robbed of their goods and merchandise whatsoever,
and petition is made to the king for remedy. By C.

May 6. To Degory Sees and Walter Mille. Order, for particular causes

Westminster, moving the Iting, to [* ] wthout determining any indict-

ments that shall be taken concerning treasons in the county of
Pembroke, and to cause all those who shall be indicted or notoriously
charged with such treasons to be taken and imprisoned until further
order, certifpng their names in chancery from time to time under
seal, with a copy of this writ, although the Idng lately by letters
patent appointed the said Degory and Walter justices to survey and
determine according to the law and custom of those parts all indict-
ments before them and John Howell of Wodestoke and Thomas More
made in the said county concerning treasons, felonies, trespasses,
conspiracies, oppressions, extortions, confederacies and false alliances
whatsoever there committed by any persons. By C.

May 6. To WilHam Bussy escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to deUver

Westminster, to Ralph de Percy knight and Philippa his wife the manor of Ga5mes-
burgh to her purparty of the castles, manors and lands which
were held as well by David Strabolgi earl of Atholl tenant in chief
as by Elizabeth who was his wife in dower and for life as jointly
enfeoffed with him, and were taken into the king's hand by their
deaths and by reason of the nonage of Elizabeth the earl's eldest
daughter and Philippa his daughter who are his heirs ; as of the
said castles etc. the king has assigned to the said Philippa, who has
proved her age before the escheator, having taken the said Ralph's
fealty, the manors of Gaynesburgh co. Lincoln, Westlexham and
Stykevey co. Norffolk, the castle and manor of Mitford wth the ward

* Words here omitted.

51 EDWARD III. 607

1377. Membrane 2 — cont.

of Framelyngton castle, Estaldeworthe, Bechefeld and North Mille-
burne, two thirds of Ponteland, the hamlet of Litteleland, the towns
of Calverdon Valens and Merdesfen members thereof, a rent of Qd. to
be taken of John de Mitford for the town of Mollesdon, the manor of
Henteshalgh with the forest of Lowes and divers shielings (scalingeriis)
in the Hunteland co. Northumberland'.

To John Hethe escheator in Norffolk. Order to deliver to Ralph de
Percy knight and Philippa his wife, who has proved her age before
Wilham Bussy, the manors of Westlexham and Stykevey which,
among other castles, manors and lands held by David Strabolgi earl
of AthoU and by Elizabeth who was his wife, the king has assigned to
the said Philippa to her purparty.

The like to John Bygot escheator in Northumberland, concerning
the castle and manor of Mitford with the ward of Eramelyiigton castle,
Estaldeworth, Bechefeld and North Melburne, two thirds of Ponte-
land, the hamlet of Litteleland, the towns of Calverdon Valens and
Merdesfen members thereof, and a rent of 6d. to be taken of John de
Mitford for the town of Mollesdon.

To Edmund earl of Cantebrigge lord of the liberty of Tyndale, or
to his representative there. Like order concerning the manor of
Henteshalgh with the forest of Lowes and divers shielings in the
Hunteland.

May 3. To the justices of the Bench. Order to proceed further at the suit

Westminster, of Thomas Coupelond, Elizabeth his wife and Thomas son of Wilham
Baude knight, dealing therein as ought to be done according to the
law and custom of England, notwithstanding that the said Thomas
and Thomas were not named in the king's command to the said
justices addi'essed ; as the lung remembers that lately he sent to the
said justices under seal the copy of a fine, levied in his court before
the then justices of the Bench in the 11th year of his reign, between
WiUiam le Baude knight and Joan his wife plaintiffs and John Baude
parson of Grandeset and William Algod parson of Coryngham defor-
ciants concerning the manors of Horsmenden, Rokesle, Tetyndon and
Eccles, 6 acres of meadow in Acton*, and the advowsons of Horsmenden
and Rokesle churches and Totyngton chapel, which the king caused
to come before him in chancery, commanding the said justices to view
the tenor of the foot of the said fine and, at the suit of Elizabeth who
was wife of Robert de Gedpig knight and daughter and heir {fil' et
heredis) of Joan who was wife of Wilham le Baude knight, to deal further
as ought to be done according to the law and custom of England ; and
now the said Thomas Coupelond, who has taken the said Elizabeth to
wife it is said, has informed the king that by virtue of his said com-
mand the said justices have deferred to proceed at the suit of the said
Elizabeth, for that the said Thomas and Thomas, to whom by virtue of
the said fine the premises ought to remain, are not named in that
command, wherefore as well the said Thomas Coupelond and Elizabeth
as the said Thomas son of WiUiam have prayed the king for remedy ;
and it is the king's will that execution of the said fine be had in form
of law, as seemly is.

* Sic. In the fine Dytton.

508

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377. Membrane i.

May. 2 To the sheriff and receiver of the county of Pembroke, which is in

Westminster, the king's hand by the death of John earl of Pembroke and by reason
of the nonage of his heir. Order to take of Phihp Gyby security for
his good behaviour- and true service therein, and to sufier him to
occupy and exercise the office of constable and steward of Kilgarran
castle, taking the- wages and fees that were usual in the said earl's
time, and not being removed so long as he shall behave well and truly
serve the king therein ; as the said Philij) is deputed in the office of the
constableship and stewardshixJ aforesaid, which v/ere of the said earl
it is said ; and by witness of many the king has learned that he is
a true man and sufficient to keep the same, and to do the king true
service therein. By C.

May 20. To the sheriff of Oxford, the escheator in Oxfordshire, and the mayor

Westminster, and bailiffs of Oxford. Order to stay altogether until further order,
or until the Idng shall take other order touching the matter, the removal
of certain stakes and metes by the prior and convent of the order
of friars preachers Oxford set in the river Thames, the king's writ
hereinafter recited notwithstanding ; as lately the king so far as in
him lies gave and assigned by letters patent to the said prior and
convent and to their successors to enlarge and protect their dwelhng
20 feet in breadth of the said river or water reckoned from the soil of
the said dwelling towards mid stream along the south side of their
dAvelling where the river touches the said soil in length towards the
south thereof, and by writ commanded the sheriff, escheator, mayor
and bailiffs and every of them jointly and severally to dehver the
premises to the prior and convent, and when so dehvered to cause
those 20 feet to be marked in presence of true men of the town by
stakes or other sufficient metes whereby the same may be for ever
known ; and now on behalf of the prior and convent the king has
learned that, by colour of the king's Avrit ordering the sheriff to survey
all and singular the weirs, mills, stanks, stakes and kiddles raised
or set in the said river in Oxfordshire to the hurt and nuisance of the
people and contrary to the statutes, and on the king's behalf to order
all and singular the lords of the soil on either side of the river without
delay to remove and abate the same, the sheriff, escheator, mayor and
baiUffs are purposing before Monday next mahciously and xmlawfuUy
to remove and abate the stakes and metes aforesaid set in the river
by vitrue of the king's letters patent and command aforesaid, although
they are there set to enlarge and protect the said manse and not to
hinder the passage of ships, boats and shouts ; and the king is informed
that the passage thereof is nowise hindered by them.

By K. on information of Nicholas de Carreu.

June L To Richard de North wode and Richard de Neuton. Order to

Westminster, deliver by indenture to William Waryn and Adam Wandesford the
office of levying, collecting and receiving to the king's use the customs
and payments whatsoever due to the king upon all merchandise and
goods in the port of St. Botolph and in all places along the sea coast
from thence northward to Grymesby and southward to Maydenhouse,
the customs upon wool, hides and woolfells excepted, and all things
to that office pertaining which are in the keeping of the said Richard
and Richard, and to dehver by indenture to the said WiUiam and
Adam all moneys by them received of the said customs etc. since

51 EDWARD III. 509

1377. Membrane 1 — cont.

21 June in the 50th j'ear of the reign, although on that date the king
by letters patent appointed the said Richard and Richard to levy,
collect and receive the same as aforesaid ; as by other letters patent
the king has now appointed the said Wilham and Adam for a set
sum to be by them rendered yearly to him so to do in the port of
St. Botolph, in singular the ports and places from thence along the
sea coast to Grymesby on the one side and to Blakenaye on the other,
and at those places, from 19 May in the 50th year to Christmas following
and thenceforward for one year. It is the king's will that the said
Richard and Richard be discharged toward him from 19 May aforesaid.

To Geoffrey Tolbothe and John Dockyng. Like order, although on
21 June in the 50th year of his reign the king by letters patent appointed
them collectors and receivers of customs etc. in the port of Lenne, the
customs upon wool, hides and wooKells excepted.

June 1. To John Boksak merchant of Luca. Licence to receive from

Westminster. John Philipot citizen and merchant of London 120Z. of English money,

and to make letters of exchange addressed to his fellows dwelling

in foreign parts for that sum payable at Brugges to the said John

[Philipot] or his attorney.

Membrane 24d!.

Indenture made on Wednesday after St. Lucy 50 Edward III.
between John son of Sir John Knyvet knight and Joan (Johannam)
his wife of the one part and Dame Katherine who was wife of Sir John
Buttourt of the other part, witnessing that whereas the said Katherine
has sued for dower of the manor of Mendlesham against the said John
and the said Joan daughter and heir of the said John Buttourt, it
is agreed amicably between them that the said John and Joan have
assigned and dehvered to her dower thereof as follows, namely the
chamber called ' Chapel chaumbre,' with the chapel annexed to be
held in common with them, one chamber of the porter's house within
the moat on the west side above and below, another whole house
called the ' Eldhalle ' with free ingress and egress as well by the great
gate within the moat and without as by the postern to the parish
chuvch ; without the moat the grange called the ' wheteberne ' on
the north side except one small house attached called the ' chafhous,'
with free ingress and egress, a house called ' stottystable ' on the
west side of the manor except the wain house and small stable attached,
a third part of two sheepcotes on the north side and the west, a third
part of two mills to be taken in common, a third part of the garden
on the west side as divided by bounds, and the whole of another
garden extending from the dovecot northward in satisfaction of all
her dower of the garden wheresoever Avithout the manor gates ; a third
part of the profit of the market and fair (lori et nundinarum), the court
and leet ; a third part of ' Holmerefeld ' on the north side reckoned
for 27 acres 3 roods of arable land, a third part of ' Whasshwellefeld '
for 17 acres, a third part of ' Calwecroft ' for 11 J acres, a third part
of ' Chapellond ' for 7-| acres, a third part of ' Branteshelle ' for 4 acres,
a third part of ' Stonweye ' for 2 acres 1 rood, a third part of ' Dunnes-
gate ' for 1 rood, a third part of ' Langelond ' for 17 acres 1 rood,
a third part of ' Southertonfeld ' for 25 acres 1 rood, a third part of

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1377, Membrane 24:d — cont.

land sometime of William de Southerton for 5 acres a third part of
land sometime of William de Balshangels for 6J acres, a third part
of ' South wodf eld ' for 21 acres, a third part of ' Mellefeld ' of the lands
of Robert de Wintonea reckoned for 12 acres 3 roods as everywhere
divided by metes and bounds ; the meadow called ' Ladysmeduwe '
reckoned for 4 acres of meadow, 1 acre of meadow in ' Bradmeduwe,'
the acre of meadow called ' Warneresalcre ' as the third part of all
the meadow of the manor ; of pasture one half acre and one half rood
in the ' bordurys ' about the meadows, 9 acres 3 roods of ' Branteshel '
and ' Wolmerisgrene,' a third part of ' Stubbyngge ' and ' Longelaunde '
containing 16 acres of pasture mthin an enclosure, the profit to be
taken in common, one bound at ' Southwode,' one moiety of the
way to Wykham mill, and 1 acre of pasture extending from the way
from Robert de Wintonea's gate to Wykham ditch ; 18 acres of wood
in ' Stokerwode,' 10| acres of wood in ' Suthwode,' and 3 acres of wood
in 'Hevenewode ' ; a third part of all the ancient rent of freemen as of
' molmen ' and neifs appurtenant to the said manor amounting to
IIL 1 Jrf. to betaken of the freeholders of Mendlesham following, namely
of Roger Wildebef, Thomas atte Wente, John Dunch, Sir Robert de
Munteney, William de Neweton, Adam Sewale, John Skippelond, Hugh
de Cotton, Henry Kynth', Ralph Metesharp, Mancer Dunch, Robert
Dunkon, John Colneshoo, Edmund Soutere, Alice Foot, the prior of Ales-
borne, John de Waltham, Rose Skippelond, John Neweman, John de
Haddelejre, RejTiold Goodwyne, Robert Hadgor, Robert Dextere, Mancer
son of Robert in Wykham, Richard Haddeleye, Adam Gronger, Hubert
Broun, John Porter, John Copyn, Rose Ferour, Harungard de Hert,
John Brodoke and John Bysshop ; also 70,s. 5-|rf. of the new rent and
farm of land thereof to be taken of Roger Smyth, John Melkelond,
John Ode, Geoffrey Chapman, John Goodewyne, John Dunch, John
Motte, Thomas Neel and Simon Palmere ; also 13s. 8d. to be taken
of freeholders in the market, namely of Seman Linte, John Skolkyng,
William Lorddyo, William de Westwode, Robert Zymme, Maud Doun,
WilHam Doun, John Cartere, John Badwe, Nicholas Moumford, Robert
Zymme and Geoffrey Goodwyn ; also the works and customs of
customary tenants of Mendlesham, namely of Wilham Genour, John
son of Hugh Rotele, Robert Lyrman, Nicholas Lyorman, William
Aldrich, Robert Miggel, John Zymme, Nicholas son of Stephen, EUis
Miggel, John Miggel, Ralj^h Gurnay, Hugh Tiel, Wilham Maukyng,
Hugh le Fraunceys, Robert Coyman, Ralph Krispynk, Avice and
Mabel daughters of Ellis Miggel, Nicholas Peyntour, Hugh le Cooke,
Bartholomew Smithson (/??' fabri), Hugh le Parkere, John Cooke and
the heir of William Sired ; also 75. 2d. of small holdings {de minut'
tenur') in villonage, namely of William Fisshere, William le TaiUour,
Bartholomew Goodwyn, Richard Linte, Ralph Geyncrowe, Wilham
Pollard, Richard Mallard and Thomas Thechere ; also the works of
customary tenants of Wj'kham, namely of Reynold Mercator, Thomas
Mous, Alan Rowe, John le White, Thomas del Wente, Bartholomew
Onyot, Roger Onyot, Maud Brodhoke, Richard Hilde, Benedict Nelle,
Thomas GardjTier, Ralph Pouche, William Saye, Nicholas Coue, John
Bantyngge, Alexander Gunnemere and Hugh Gunnemere ; and the
said Katherine hereby to farm lets during her life to the said John and
Joan his mfe her daughter all the lands, rents and services to her
assigned as aforesaid, rendering to her 40 marks yearly at Christmas,
Easter, Midsummer and Michaelmas by even portions, and doing for

51 EDWARD III,

511

1377. . Membrane 24f? — cont.

her the services due and accustomed to the chief lords of the fee, power
being reserved to the said Katherine to distrain for arrears, and to
enter and hold again the premises during her life if the rent be six
weeks in arrear. Witnesses : William Wyngefeld knight, William
Berard, William de Newton, John de Waltham, Hugh Houel, Thomas
Wynohestre, John de Lakynghithe, Edmund his son. Dated Mendle-
sham, as above.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by John son of John Knyvet
knight, 3 February this year.

Feb. 5. John Burgh knight the elder to Hugh de Aunesleye, William de

Westminster. Lughtburgh, John de Wymondeswold chaplain and William de
Derham. Recognisance for 1,000L, to be levied, in default of payment
of his lands and chattels in Cambridgeshire.

Cancelled on ^payment, acknowledged by William de Lughtburgh.

Jan. 28. To Edmund de Arundell. Order, upon his allegiance and under pain
Havering, of forfeiture, for particular causes to leave all else and, ceasing every
excuse, to be in person before the Idng and council at Westminster on
16 February next, in order to have speech with the council and give
information touching certain matters that shall then and there be laid
before him on the king's bchaU, and further to do and receive as by
advice of the council shall be appointed. By K. and C.

[Rep. on Dignity of a Peer, iv. 2^- 672 ; ivith erroneous reference to
m. 2M.]

Feb. 6. To the sheriff of Lancaster. Order to stay altogether the execution

Westminster, of the king's command to cause a coroner to be elected instead of
Thomas Fasakerle ; as learning that the said Thomas was insufficiently
qualified, on 3 February last the king ordered a coroner to be elected
in his stead, but it is witnessed in chancery by credible persons that
he is sufficiently qualified, and a fit person to exercise that office.

Writing of John Besevylle, son and heir of John Besevylle of Pioheles-
thorn, being a quitclaim with warranty to Henry Berkhamstede, his
heirs and assigns, of all the lands, reversions, woods, meadows, feedings,
pastures, Avards, marriages, heriots, reliefs, suits of court, rents and
services of free tenants and neifs in Pichelesthorn , Ivyngho and
Aldebury which descended by inheritance to him the said John the son
after the death of Agnes Besevylle his mother. Witnesses : William
Foukes, Robert Portereve, Roger Loryng, Thomas Gibbes, Richard
Euelot, William Creke, John Peke. Dated Pychelesthorn, the feast
of the Conception 60 Edward III.

Declaration by the witnesses, at the said Henry's request, that John
Beseville the son is at this date of full age, namely 22 j'ears and
upwards, of sound mind and out of prison.

Memorandum of acknowledgment at Thame, 1 February this year
before the abbot of Thame, by virtue of the king's writ of dedimus
fotestatem which is on the files of chancery for this year.

Jan. 30. To Roger de Kirketon, John Buttetourt, Baldwin Freville, Robert

Westminster. Burgilloun and William Purfrey. Order, for particular causes affecting

the king's right it is said laid before the king and council, to stay until

the quinzaine of Easter next any process touching their commission

612 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377. Membrane 24d — cont.

that meanwhile the king may hear the parties, if they will sue with the
council, and being better informed touching his right may with the
advice of the council take further order according to law and reason ;
as on 10 December last the king by letters patent appointed them,
four, three and two of them of whom the said Roger should be one,
by true men of Warwickshire to make inquisition concerning certain
alleged trespasses committed by Richard de Tysho clerk and certain
others named against the prior of Maxstoke, and to hear and determine
the same.

Jan. 28. William Belle is sent to the master of the house of the Holy Spirit

Havering. Writyll, to have for life such maintenance therein as WiUiam de Petoun

deceased had in his life time at the command of the king or of his

forefathers. By p.s. [31289].

MEMBRANE 23d.

Writing of John de Betoyne, brother of Richard son of John de
Betoyne, being a quitclaim with warranty to Thomas de CUfton,
William Norwych, William Blakwelle, Geoffrey de Osmeston, Edmund
Walsyngham, William de Thame citizen and fishmonger of London
and JuUana his wife daughter of Thomas son of Richard son of William
de Betoyne, and to the heirs and assigns of the said Juliana, of all right
in all lands, reversions, rents and services in the city of London being
in the seisin of the said Thomas, William, William, Geoffrey, Edmund
William and Juliana which were sometime of Richard son of William
Betoyne, and in all other lands etc. which they have in the said city
in demesne or in reversion. Witnesses : WiUiam Strokelady, Robert
Parys, John Vautort, John Shalyngforde, William Boyvile clerk.
Dated London, 26 January 51 Edward III.

Writing of John de Betoyne, brother of Richard son of John de
Betoyiie, being a general release to William de Thame citizen and
fishmonger of London and Juliana his wife of all actions and demands.
Dated {as the last).

Writing of John de Betoyne, brother of Richard son of John de
Betoyne, being a grant and quitclaim with warranty to Robert de
Louthe ' joignour ' citizen of London and Joan his wife, and to the heirs
and assigns of the said Robert, of all the tenement in their seisin being
in ' Seint Sytheslane ' in the parish of St. Antonine London, Adam
Stable being then mayor of London, John Northampton and Robert
Launde sheriffs. Witnesses : Richard Northbury, Peter Mildenhale,
John Shalyngforde, John Penwaryn, WilUam Boyvile clerk. Dated
London, 23 January 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings in the
chancery at Westminster, 28 January this year.

Jan. 31. Robert Jolif of Shirburne to John Bays. Recognisance for lOOZ., to
Westminster, be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Dorset.

Writing of Walter Clopton, WilUam Thomyng, John de Merston and
Hildebrand Barre, granting that whereas William son of Warin de
Skargill knight (militis) has granted to them, their heirs and assigns

51 EDWARD III. 613

1377. Membrane 23d — cont.

for ever, a yearly rent of 20 marks to be taken of the manor of
Sadelworthfrith and all the lands in the town of Qwyk, which rent
he had by inheritance after the death of William de Skargil knight
his grandfather, and whereas Warin de Skargil knight formerly granted
the same with bond for warranty thereof to his son the said William
the grandfather, his heirs and assigns, as contained in a writing of
Warin the great-grandfather which with his own writing the said
William has dehvered to them, neither the said William nor his heirs
shall be bound to warranty of the said rent though the said Walter
and the others be impleaded concerning the same, and though it be
recovered against them, their heirs or assigns, or be otherwise with-
drawn, but the said Walter and the others shall be barred from action
of warranty by writ of warranty of charter or of covenant to recover
damages or bring any grievance against the said WilUam or his heirs,
notwithstanding any gift or warranty in either of the said writings.
Witnesses : Robert de SwyUyngton the uncle, Robert Neville of
Hornby, Thomas Metham Imights, John Dronsfeld, John Woderoue.
Dated London, Friday before the Purification 51 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 31 January.

Writing of John Lovel lord of Tychemersh, giving with warranty
to William de Skargijl, son of Warin de SkargiU knight, his heirs and
assigns, a yearly rent of lOZ. to be taken at Martinmas and Whitsuntide
by even portions of his manor of Tychemersh co. Norhampton and
all his lands there, with power to distrain for arrears. Witnesses : Sir
Robert de Swylyngton the uncle, Sir Thomas de Metham, Sir John de
Burgh knights, Hugh de WombweU, John Woderoue. Dated Tyche-
mersh, Saturday the feast of All Saints 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 31 January this year.

Feb. 2. Gilbert Wace of Oxfordshire to Nicholas de Carreu. Recognisance

Westminster, for lOOL, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Oxfordshire.

Cancelled on payment.

Writing of John de Sancto Neoto clerk, being a bond to John Giffard
of Cotherstok clerk in 100 marks payable at the Annunciation next.
Dated Holburne, 7 February 51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 February.

Writing of Walter de Clyfton abbot of Wardon co. Bedford, being
a bond to John GifEard of Cotherstok clerk of Northamtonshire in
100 marks received as a loan to the profit of the monastery, payable
at the Annunciation next. Dated Holbourne in the suburb of London,
7 February 51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 February.

Charter of Robert de Marny knight, giving with warranty to Robert
de Burton parson of Southwokyndon and John Coljm chapla,m, their
heirs and assigns, the manor of Kyngeseye co. Bukingham. Witnesses :
Sir Reynold Malyns, Sir Gilbert Wace knights, Wilham Upton, John
Rolves, John Touy, John Fayrmay, Thomas Parage. Dated
Kyngeseye, 7 January 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 February this year.

Wt. 11824. <^ 3'

614 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377. Membrane 2M — cont.

Writing indented of Thomas Sakeville lord of the manor of Marlesford
CO. Suffolk, acknowledging that he has received of Ralph de Bokkyng,
his tenant of the manor of Helmengham, 100.s. in name of relief after
the decease of John de Bokkyng son of William de Bockyngg for the
manor of Helmengham which the said Ralph holds of him in socage
by the service of 100.s\ a year payable at the manor of Marlesford.
Witnesses : Edmund Stonore, Geoffrey de Hunden, Thomas Doily,
Thomas atte Oke of Bergham, John Olney, Robert Hotoft, William
Rukeld. Dated Westminster, Saturday after the Purification
51 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 February.

Writing of Thomas son and heir of Sir Richard de Bideford knight
of full age, being a quitclaim to Sir Richard de Raveneshere clerk,
Sir Thomas atte Strete, Sir Robert Teye knight, John Batayle, Thomas
Batayle, John Boys of Tolleshunte, Geoffrey Hunden, John Quenyld,
William Giflard, John Martel, Walter Axdeme, Henry Sparke and
Robert atte Watere of all lands which they have in the towns of
Leghes, Felstede and Blakenottele. Witnesses : Sir Thomas Morewell
knight, Thomas Albon, John Redeswell, John Bradeleyhe, John
Bunsemere. Dated StokkenepeUiam, Sunday the feast of St. Thomas
the Apostle 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 February this year.

Membrane 22d.

Writing of John Richemond, son of Godfrey Richemond of Thaxstede
CO. Essex, being a quitclaim with warranty to Richard earl of Arundell
and Surrey, his heirs and assigns, of all the lands, rents and services
in the toAvn of Little Canefeld co. Essex held by the said earl and
some time of John de Lacheleye and Isabel his wife. Witnesses ;
Thomas Rocheford of Ledenrothyng, John Caunbrigge of Donmowe,
John Yerdelee, John Brenge, John Kent of Thaxstede. Dated
London, 1 February 51 Edward III. French.

Indenture made at London 2 February 51 Edward III, between
Richard earl of Arundell and Surrey and John Richemond son of
Godfrey Richemond of Thaxstede co. Essex, witnessing a grant to the
earl, his heirs and assigns, of a yearly rent of 20Z. to be taken at Easter
and Michaelmas by even portions of all the said John's lands in the
town of Thaxstede or elsewhere in Essex with power to distrain for
arrears, and he has put the earl in seisin by payment of 4rd. ; and
covenant for defeasance of the said rent, upon condition that the earl,
his heirs and assigns, shall peaceably hold all the lands in Little Canefeld
which were sometime of John de Lacheleye and Isabel his wife without
impeachment or disturbance in time to come by John Richemond, his
heirs or any other in their name in any court of the king or other lord
in respect thereof or any of parcel of the same. Dated London, as
above. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writing and
indenture by John Richemond, 6 February.

Indenture made between Sir Robert de Teve, Richard de Ravensere
clerk, Thomas Strete clerk, John Bataille, Thomas Bataille,

51 EDWARD III 515

1377. Membrane 22d—conL

John de Boys, Geoffrey Hundon, William Gyffard, Walter Arderne, John
Martell, John Quynyld, Henry Spark and Robert atte Watere, feoffees
of the manor called Coppedehalle co. Essex and the advowson of the
one part, and Sir William de Soptvance of the other part, being a
defeasance by the first parties, who were enfeoffed by Sir Walter atte
Lee, son and heir of Sir John atte Lee knight and Joan his wife, of the
warranty in a release of the said manor and advowson made by
Sir William to Sir John atte Lee and Joan and to the said John's
heirs, dated Haveryng atte Boure, 4 September 41 Edward III, in
case the said feoffees or any of them, their heirs or assigns, shall be
impleaded by any of the heirs of Sir John atte Lee and Joan by reason
of any gift or entail to them made ; provided always that if they or
any tenant of the premises or parcel thereof shall be impleaded by any
other than the heirs of Sir John and Joan, it shall be lawful for them
to deraign warranty according to the said release, this indenture
notwithstanding. Dated 2 December 50 Edward III. French.
[No acknowledgment recorded.]

Writing of Giles de Seint Johan knight lord of Plumpton, son and
heir of Isabel sometime wife of Richard de Rothyngge citizen and
vintner of London, giving to Richard de Preston citizen and corder of
London, his heirs and assigns, a yearly rent of 101. to be taken of his
manor of Plomton one moiety at Easter the other at Michaelmas, and if
the rent be in arrear at any term in whole or in part, power at their
will to enter, hold and enjoy the said manor and all goods and chattels
therein found until contented of the same with damages and costs ;
and he has put the said Richard in possession of the said rent by pay-
ment of iOd. Dated Sunday the eve of the Purification 51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 February.

Indenture made between Giles de Seint John knight lord of Plumpton,
son and heir of Isabel sometime wife of Richard de Rothyngge citizen
and vintner of London, and Richard de Preston citizen and corder of
London, being a defeasance of a yearly rent of 101. to be taken of the
manor of Plumton granted to the said Richard by the said Giles, upon
condition that the said Richard, his heirs and other the tenants thereof
shall peaceably hold and enjoy, without being thrust out by recovery
by any older title or right, all the tenements which the said Isabel had
in the parish of St. Dunstan by the Tower of London with a quay
called ' Pesokeswharf,' and by deed gave the same to the said Richard
for life, and after made a quitclaim thereof to him ; and the said Giles
hkewise after made a quitclaim of the said tenements, shops, solars
and cellars to the said Richard and his heirs. Dated Tuesday the
morrow of the Purification 51 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 February.

1376.

Writing of Andrew Bomond clerk nephew of Hugh de Bemham,
being a quitclaim with warranty to Walter de Berneye, Richard de
Heylesdon and John de Heylesdon his son, their heirs and assigns,
of the whole manor of Heylesdon with the advowson and all members,
lordships, liberties, commodities rights and appurtenances thereof.
Witnesses : WilUam Worstede, Simon Dalmaigne, John Fayrchild
pf Norwich, Martin de Taverham, Richard Wayte, Robert Wayte,

516 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1376. Membrane 22d—cont.

Richard Vyel of Heylesdon. Dated Heylesdon, Thursday the feast
of St. Philip and St. James 45 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the town of St. Edmunds,
Wednesday after the Conception 50 Edward III. before John
Cavendyssh, by virtue of the king's writ of dedimus potestatem which is
on the files of chancery for this year.

1377, MEMBRANE 2ld.

Writing of Richard Bereford of Norwich and Katherine his wife,
being a bond to Richard Blake citizen of London and Nicholas Horseth
of Wygynhale co. Norffolk in 1,000 marks payable at London in the
dwelling house of Simon de Castre clerk the first Sunday in Lent next.
Dated London, Saturday before the Conversion of St. Paul
50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster,
26 January this year.

Writing of Richard Bereford of Norwich and Katherine his wife,
being a quitclaim with warranty to Simon de Castre clerk and Nicholas
de Massyngham, their heirs and assigns, of the manor of Pyntham co.
Norffolk called Talboteshalle with the appurtenances, namely in
Fyntham, Stradeset, Watlyngton, WaUyngton, Roungetounholme
and Westderham, all lands, rents and services to the said manor
belonging, and the reversion of lands formerly held by John Talbot
and Katherine his wife for their lives by grant of Peter Talbot father
of Adam Talbot. Dated Fyntham, Wednesday before the Purification
in the beginning of 51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 January.

Writing of John son of John de Betoyne citizen and painter (pictor) of
London, being a quitclaim with warranty to Robert de Thame citizen
and mercer of London and Juliana daughter of Thomas de Betoyne
sometime citizen of London, their heirs and assigns, of aU lands, rents
etc. in London which ought to fall to him after the death of Thomas
father of the said Juliana ; Adam Fraunceys being then mayor of
London, John Pecche and John Stodeye sheriffs. Witnesses : Richard
de Berkyng citizen and draper, John de Kyljnigworth ' draper,'
William Duk ' draper,' William de Skelton ' armurer.' Wilham Spark
' armurer,' William Essex mercer, Richard de Donekastre clerk.
Dated London, Wednesday after St. Nicholas the Bishop 26 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 January this year.

Writing of John son of Thomas de Betoyne citizen and goldsmith of
London, and John son of John de Betoyne citizen and painter (pictcyr) of
London, being a quitclaim with warranty to Robert de Thame citizen
and mercer of London and Juliana daughter of Thomas de Betoyne
late citizen of London, their heirs and assigns, of all lands, rents etc.
in London which ought to fall to them the said John and John
after the death of Thomas father of the said JuUana. Witnesses :
Richard de Burkyng, John de Kylyngworth ' draper,' WiUiam de
Skylton ' armener,' Wilham Spark ' armener,' Richard atte Legee

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'armener.' Dated London, Monday after 8fc, Nicholas the Bishop
26 Edward III. ^

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said John son of John,
28 January this year.

Jan. 27. William Deuyas is sent to the abbot and convent of Brueme, to

Havering have for life such maintenance in that house as Richard Riche deceased

manor. j^^^ ^j ^j^g command of the king or his forefathers. By p.s. [31288.]

Jan. 29. Roger de Meres of Kirketon knight and John his son the elder
Westminster, to Thomas de Haselden of Wakefeld. Joint and several recognisance
for 400/!., to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels
in Lincolnshire.

Cancelled on payment.

Jan. 27. To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Order to give notice to Mary who
Westminster, was wife of Adam de Carlell citizen and draper of London, John de
Appelby dean of St. Paul's church London, .John de Saxton clerk
and William Carlell, the said Adam's executors, to be in chancery
in the octaves of the Purification next in order to shew cause where-
fore John Avenell of Gamelegeye ought not to be quit toward
them of the debt hereinafter mentioned, and wherefore a statute
merchant by him made ought not to be annulled, and further
to do and receive what the court shall determine ; and order by
mainprise of John Colville knight, Baldwin Seint George knight and
John de Ellerton of Cambridgeshire and Peter le Strange knight of
Norffolk to stay the execution of the Idng's writ against the said
defendant as well in regard to taking his body as to extending his
lands and appraising his chattels, bringing there the names of those
by whom such not'ce is given and this writ ; as the king has learned
by complaint of the defendant that on 19 July in the 43rd year of
the reign before WilUam de WaUeworth mayor of the staple of
Westminster deputed to receive recognisances of debts therein he
made a recognisance to the said Adam for 102L payable at Michaelmas
then next, that by indenture between them made the said Adam
after made a defeasance of the said statute upon certain conditions
therein specified, as may appear by one part of the indenture in the
defendant's hands, produced in chancery, and that although he has
truly kept all and singular the said conditions, the said executors
are unlawfully suing execution of the said statute by writ founded upon
a certificate thereof, wherefore he has prayed the king for remedy ;
and the said John Colville and the others, appearing in person in
chancery, have mainpemed under a pain of 102?. to have his body
in chancery at the day named on which the said wi'it is returnable, in
order to answer the said executors and stand to right in all things.

The like, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Norffolk, returnable in
the quinzaine of Easter.

Feb. 9. Thomas Katermayns to Walter Boteler. Recognisance for 1001.,

Westminster, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in
Oxfordshire.

Walter Boteler to Thomas Katermayns. Recognisance for ' 1001.,
to be levied etc. in Berkshire.

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1377. Membrane 2ld — cont.

Feb. 12. William Nevylle of Pykehalo knight of Yorkshire and John de

Westminster. Asshewell of Notynghamshire to Richard de Ravenser archdeacon
of Lincoln. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire
and Notynghamshire.
Cancelled on payment.

John de TjTiiten of Cornwall to Robert TresiUan. Recognisance
for 2001., to be levied etc. in Cornwall.

John Foxle knight to Thomas de Haselden of Wakefeld.
Recognisance for 200Z., to be levied etc. in the county of Suthampton.

Lidenture made between John de Foxle knight and Thomas de
Haselden of Wakefeld, witnessing the defeasance of the foregoing
recognisance, upon condition that the said Thomas, his heirs and
a.ssigns, shall peaceably hold the manor of Gildenmoredon as fully
as the said Thomas had the same by the said John's feofiment, not
being put out bj' the said John or his heirs by recovery tried upon
a title older than this date. Dated London, 18 February 51 Edward III.
French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 February.

MEMBRANE 20d.

Charter of Alexander Goldyngham knight, giving with warranty
to John Blaunchard archdeacon of Worcester, his heirs and assigns,
the whole manor of Bereford St. Martin by Wilton co. Wiltesir, with
homages, rents and all services of free tenants, and reversions and the
customs and services of neif tenants and all that goes with them,
also all the said Alexander's lands in the town of Bereford St. Martin.
Witnesses : LawTcnce de Sancto Martino, Thomas West, John de la
Mare knights, Nicholas Bonham, Henry Gilberd, Ohver Hamham,
Henry Haversham. Dated 7 July 60 Edward III.

Writing of Alexander Goldyngham knight, being a quitclaim with
warranty to Master John Blaunchard archdeacon of Worcester, his
heirs and assigns, of the manor of Bereford St. Martin by Wilton co.
Wiltesir and of all lands in the town of Bereford St. Martin which
the said archdeacon holds by his grant. Witnesses {as the last).
Dated 5 November 50 Edward III.

Charter of Alexander Goldyngham, granting with warranty to
Master John Blaunchard archdeacon of Worcester, his heirs and assigns,
a yearly rent of 101. payable at Michaelmas and Easter by even
portions by Thomas Peioun, son and heir of John Peioun of Schafte-
bury, for the manor of Bereford St. Martin by Wylton co. Wiltesir
which the said Thomas holds for a term of years by demise of the said
Alexander, granting also the reversion of the said manor when it shall
fall in. Witnesses {as before). Dated 7 July 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters and
writing, 9 February this year.

Writing of John Chambirleyn, son and heir of Ralph Chambirleyn
of Reresby, being a quitclaim with warranty to Robert Folvllle parson

51 EDWARD III.

519

1377.

Membrane 20d — cont.

of Saxelby, John de Friseby parson of Carleton Curie, Simon German
of Cosyngton, William Robynet of Sileby and John Folville of Reresby
and to their heirs of all lands, meadows, feedings, pastures, rents
and other services in the towns of Reresby and Thursyngton which
were of his said father and of Ralph Chambirleyn his grandfather.
Dated 10 February 51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 February.

Feb. 13. John de Assheton under Lyme to John de Marcheford parson of
Westminster. Wakerlegh. Recognisance for 40Z., to be levied, in default of payment,
of his lands and chattels in Lancashire.

Feb. 3. Morice Scot ' paKreyman ' is sent to the abbot and convent of

Havering. Bukfast CO. Devon, to have for life such maintenance as Nicholas

Venour in his life time had there by command of the king or his

forefathers. By p.s. [31305.]

Feb. 14. William de Tanfeld parson of Wyrkyngton, John de Dent of York-

Westminster, shire and John de Preston the elder of Westmorland to William de
Dyghton parson of Stayndrop and Guy de Rouclif parson of Hurthe-
worth. Joint and several recognisance for 100 marks, to bo levied
in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in Yorkshire and
Westmorland.

Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said Guy.

Wilham Wilde clerk parson of St. Swythun Worcester to John
Maleweyn clerk and Joan who was wife of William Maleweyn. Recognis-
ance for 200Z., to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and ecclesias-
tical goods in Worcestershire.

Cancelled on payment.

Writing of William la Zouche of Haryngworth knight, being a quit-
claim with warranty to Richard earl of Arundell, his heirs and assigns,
of six messuages, 2J carucates of land, 80 acres of meadow, 60 acres of
pasture, 40 acres of wood and 60s. of rent in Louemunstre, Bromhurst
and Kenredford co. Sussex, provided that such warranty shall bar all
claim of the said Wilham and his heirs, but that they shall not be
bound to warranty by voucher nor otherwise if the said earl, his
heirs or assigns, be impleaded concerning the premises or parcel thereof
by any other persons. Dated London, 8 June 50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 February this year.

Writing of William Breckeles grocer citizen of London, being a
receipt and acquittance to Edmund del Clysse of Donewys for 1001.
wherein the said Edmund was bound to him by a recognisance made
before Wilham de Walleworth mayor of the staple of Westminster.
Dated London, 14 February 51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 February.

Letters indented of Henry Lescrope knight on the one part and
John Trayly knight, son and heir of John Trayly, on the other part,
reciting that heretofore in the king's court the said Sir John claimed
against the said Henry as his right and heritage two carucates of land

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and the moiety of a messuage in Paulynsoray co. Kent, that he after
made a release of the premises with warranty to the said Henry, his
heirs and assigns, that by charter he gave to the said Henry, his heirs
and assigns, all other his lands, woods, meadows etc. in the said town,
and that after by fine levied in the king's court the said John son of
John Traily made a quitclaim with warranty of the premises to the
said Henry and his heirs by name of the manor of Paulynscray, and
witnessing that if the said Henry, his heirs and assigns, shall be
impleaded concerning the premises whereof he was seised before the
said action or parcel thereof, the said John son of John shall not
make up the value by reason of the warranty aforesaid, but the said
John the son covenants that the same shall be for a bar for ever against
himself and his heirs. Dated London, 7 July 50 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Henry, 25 February
this year.

Feb. 3. Thomas Hampton ' jsaKreyman ' is sent to the prior and convent of

Havering. Westacre, to have for life such maintenance in that house as Benedict

de Watford deceased had at the command of the king or any of his

forefathers. By p.s. [31303.]

Membrane l9d.

Writing of William Weston of Kenete, being a quitclaim with warranty
to ElMs Spelly of Bristol, his heirs and assigns, of all messuages, lands
reversions, meadows, feedings, pastures, rents and services in
Estkenete and Westkenete which the said Ellis had by gift and feoffment
of Robert Toly and Katherine his wife, and which were sometime of
Geoffrey de Weston. Witnesses : Humphrey de Stafford, Thomas
de Hungerford, Robert de la Mare, Philip fitz Waryn knights, Michael
Skyllyng, Robert de Cherleton. Dated 14 February 51 Edward IH.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 February.

Writing of John Ragbroke, being a quitclaim with warranty to Ellis
Spelly of Bristol, his heirs and assigns, of all messuages, lands etc. in
Estkenet and Westkenet {as in the last). Witnesses and date {aa
the last).

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 February.

Writing of Thomas de Beverlee of Beverley, granting with warranty
to Sir Richard de Ravenser archdeacon of Lincoln, Master Robert de
Beverlaco and Richard de Chesterfeld canons of the collegiate church of
St. John Beverley, Sir John de Ravenser parson of Algerkyrke and John
de Wythomwyk parson of Fylyngham, their heirs and assigns, a
yearly rent of 10/. to be taken at Whitsuntide and Martinmas by even
portions of all the grantor's lands in Beverley, with power to distrain
for arrears ; and he has put them in seisin by payment of 12d. Dated
Westminster, 16 February 51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 February.

Feb. 18. Joan de Mohun of Dunsterre, Aubrey de Veer knight and Michafil
Weatminster. atte Mede to Roger Lestraunge of Knokyn knight. Recognisance for
900 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and
chattels in Somerset.

Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said Joan,

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1377. Membrane \M — oonl.

Aubrey and Michael or one of them pay a moiety of the said sum at
Whitsuntide next.
Cancelled on payment.

Indenture of accord made between John Chasteloun of the one part
and John Straunge of Westbury and Mabel his wife of the other part
concerning the wood called ' Radclyfwodus ' in the parish of Westbury,
whereupon debate was moved between the parties, that John
Chasteloun shaU have to him and his heirs ' Radeclyfpark ' and the
woods called the Morezyf and the Pryth as by the boimds limited,
and John Straunge and Mabel his wife shall have to them and their
heirs the residue of the said wood, that John Chasteloun shall make a
feoffment of his share to two or three feoffees, who shall again enfeoff
John Chasteloun and Margaret his wife and the heirs of the said John's
body with remainder for lack of such issue to the said John Straunge
and Mabel and to the heirs of John Straunge, after which John Straunge
shall make a confirmation of their estate, saving the remainder afore-
said, and that John Chastiloun shall make a confirmation of the residue
aforesaid with warranty to the said John Straunge and Mabel. Dated
Westminster, 10 February 51 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 18 February.

Writing of John de Meryet knight, being a quitclaim with warranty
to Guy de Bryan knight, his heirs and assigns, of the manor of
Wodmersthom co. Surrey. Witnesses : William BonvyUe knight,
Nicholas Carreu, Roger Asshebomham, John Kyngesfold, John
Wacche. Dated London, 16 February 51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 February.

Feb. 18. Robert Trenewhit to John Dovy citizen of London. Recognisance
Westminster, for 200i., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Cornwall.

Charter of John de Meryet knight, giving with warranty to John de
HareweU bishop of Bath and Wells, Thomas Mount clerk and John
Waryn clerk, their heirs and assigns, the advowson of Meryet church and
one acre of land being parcel of the manor of Meryet. Witnesses :
William de Botreaux, Richard de Acton, John de la Mare, Hugh de
Durburgh knights, Henry Percehay, John Bays, Robert James.
Dated 8 February 51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 February.

Writing of John Shropham chaplain, being a quitclaim with warranty
to Sir Robert de Burton parson of Southwokyndon, his heirs and assigns,
of the manor of Leyre Mamy, the advowson of a chantry in the church
thereof, the manor of ArdernehaUe in the town of Horndon, and all
other lands in the towns of Great Totham, Little Totham, Hebregge,
Little Leys, Great Wyggeberwe, Salcote, Virly, Tolleshunte Knyghtes,
Great Brakstede, Kelleveden, Inneworth, Feryngge and Horndon co.
Essex which they the said John and Robert lately had by gift and
feoffment of Sir Robert de Mamy knight. Witnesses : Ralph Seynleger
knight, John Gildesburgh, Robert fitz William, Thomas Belhoua,

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1377. Membrane 19d — cont.

Thomas Yonge, Johii Amoui', John Merlawe, John Stodeye. Dated
Soutwokyndon, 6 February 51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 February.

MEMBRANE ]8d.

Indenture made between the king and Richard Seburgh of Colchestre,
being a lease for five years from Michaelmas last, by mainprise of John
Prentys of Colchestre and Henry atte Stile of Coggeshale co. Essex,
of the subsidy in Essex and Hertfordshire upon cloths for sale granted
to the king by the lords and commons of his realm to have release of the
forfeiture of alnage thereupon laid of old time, rendering 40 marks
a year at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions. Covenants {as
above, 'p. 104), saving whollj^ to the king the forfeiture of cloth exposed
for sale before being sealed with the seal appointed for the purpose,
and saving and reserving also to the king the forfeitures laid by
statute of the parliament holden at Westminster on the morrow of St.
Edmund Martyr in the 47th year of the reign upon cloths exposed for
sale which are not of the length and breadth in the said statute con-
tained, and the farmer shall answer at the exchequer for the forfeitures
last mentioned. Dated Westminster, 20 February. French.

By bill of the treasurer.
The like leases made to the following persons :

Herefordshire. Wilham Leyghton of Hereford for seven years from
Michaelmas last, rendering Al. a year at Easter and Michaelmas
by even portions. Mampernors, Thomas Clerk of Hereford
and John de Hereford of Herefordshire. Dated Westminster,
12 April. French. By bill of the treasurer.

Worcestershire. Alexander de Besford for six years from Easter
last rendering 60s. a year at Michaelmas and Easter by even
portions. Mainpernors, Henry Haggeleye and Richard RyhaU
of Worcestershire. Dated Westminster, 1 March. French.

Indenture made between the king and John de Pathorn of York
draper, being a lease for three years from Michaelmas last, by mainprise
of Guy de Rouclyf clerk, Simon de Elvyngton and John de Rouclyf
of Yorkshire, of the subsidy in Yorkshire, Northumberland, Cumber-
land and Westmorland upon cloths for sale etc., rendering 55 marks
every year at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions etc ; and
in aid of his farm and for his diligence in that behalf for the king's
profit the said farmer shall have to his own use all cloths forfeit as
aforesaid during all that term, saving to the king the forfeitures laid
by statute etc. (as above, mutatis mutandis). Dated Westminster,
22 February. French. By bill of the treasurer.

Membrane iid.

Feb. 23. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Thomas Pokel-

Westminster. church of Wyltesir, John Toucestre of Norhamptonshire and Reynold
Sheffeld of Berkshire to stay the further pubUcation of the exigents
against Richard Bedwynde citizen and pepperer of London, bringing
this writ before the justices of the Bench ; as John Hadlee citizen and
pepperer of London is impleading the said Richard for an alleged debt
of 20L 10s., and the defendant is put in exigents from busting to
busting to be outlawed for that he came not before the said justices to

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1377. Membrane \ld — cont.

answer the plaintiff, being altogether without knowledge thereof it is
said, wherefore he has petitioned the king for a stay, as he is ready to
stand to right in all things ; and the said Thomas and the others,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of
20Z. to have defendant's body before the said justices the day the
writ of exigents is returnable.

Feb. 26. To the same. Like order, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of

Westminater. WiUiam Torgold, William Turk, Roger Turk and John Gippewych of

London, in favour of Robert Burden whom Master John de Appelby

dean of St. Pauls London is impleading before the same justices to

render account for the time that he was receiver of the dean's moneys.

Feb. 8. To John Cavendissh and his fellows, justices appointed to hold

Westminster, pleas before the king. Order, upon the petition of Joan countess of
Hereford presented in this parliament, to continue until the octaves
of St. John Baptist next in the state wherein they now are the plea
and process hereinafter mentioned and all things following thereupon ;
as her petition shews that, although she holds in dower for her life the
manor of Kynebauton co. Huntingdon with the soke, which pertained
of old time to the constableshij) of England as she says, and a third
part of the manor of Worsle which is parcel of the honour of Huntyng-
don, of the heritage of Eleanor wife of the king's son Thomas de Wod-
stoke constable of England and of Mary sister of the said Eleanor,
being daughters and heirs of Humphrey de Bohun earl of Hereford
tenant in chief, and being within age and in the king's wardship, and
although the manor of Kynebauton and all other manors pertaining
to the constableship, and likewise the manor of Worsle and all other
manors and lands of the said honour, and all the tenants thereof time
out of mind ought to be quit and altogether discharged of all toll, pon-
tage and other customs throughout the whole realm, the countess
or the tenants of her said manor and third part are among others
assessed for the premises by men of the country at divers sums of
money for the repair of Huntyngdon bridge, and at the suit of the
overseers of the said bridge the said sums are unlawfully demanded
of the countess or her tenants in name of pontage by grievous
distresses as she says, praying a stay until the full age of the said heirs ;
and forasmuch as it is the king's will to maintain such heirs in all
their rights, being within age and in his wardship, with the assent
of the prelates, earls and barons in the said parliament the king has
made order for a stay until the octaves aforesaid.

By pet. in pari. [Ancient Petitions, 886.]

March 4. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of WiUiam Podenale
Westminster, of London, John atte Hethe of London, Adam Chaufcire of Essex and
John Cussum of London ' capper ' to stay the taking of the body of
Richard Ament 'capper,' bringing this writ before the justices at
Westminster ; as by writ de judicio the king lately ordered the sheriffs
to take the said Richard wherever found in their bailiwick, so as to
have him before the said justices in the quinzaine of Easter to answer
Joan Stury ' capper ' as to rendering her chattels to the value of 40s. ;
and the defendant has petitioned the king for a stay, seeing that he is
ready to answer her and stand to right in all things ; and the said

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1377.

Membrane lid — cont.

William and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have main-
perned under a pain of 5 marks to have his body before the said
justices at the aforesaid day.

March 10. John Assheton ' palfrayman ' is sent to the prior of the Hospital of

Sheen St. John of Jerusalem in England, to have for life such maintenance

manor. jj^ ^j^g manor of Hampton co. Middlesex, which pertains to the

Hospital it is said, as John Baker in liis life time had at the king's

command. Bj p.s. [31346.]

Feb. 10. Peter Sheford is sent to the prior and convent of St. Neots, to have

Havering for hfe such maintenance as Stephen Charrer deceased had there at

manor. the late king's command. By p.s. [31316.]

March 8. To the sheriff of Middlesex. Order by mainprise of Richard Hamp-
Westminster. ton esquire of Staffordshire and Lawrence Sebroke of the county of
Suthampton to stay the publication of the exigents against John
Humbleton clerk ; as by ivrit de judicio the king lately ordered the
sheriff to put the said clerk in exigents from county to county if he
should not appear, and if he should appear to take him so as to have
his body before the justices at Westminster in the quinzaine of Trinity
in order to account with Robert de Twyford knight, administrator
of the goods of John Chaundos knight deceased intestate it is said,
for the time that he was receiver of deceased's moneys by the hands
of Thomas Orgrave clerk of the treasury at Westminster and Robert de
Morton, as the said defendant has acknowledged in the king's court in
pleading before the said justices ; and the defendant has petitioned
the king for a stay, shewing that he is ready to answer the plaintiff
and stand to right in all things ; and the said Richard and Lawrence,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of 100
marks to have the defendant before the said justices at the aforesaid
day.

March 15. Pulk de Pembrigge knight to John Hende citizen and draper of
Westminster. London. Recognisance for 128Z., to be levied, in default of payment,
of his lands and chattels in Salop.

March 12. To the sheriff of Warrewyk. Order by mainprise of Robert de
Westminster. Parys of Cambridgeshire, John BurgHoun of Warwickshire, John de
Molynton of Salop and Peter Dyngeley of London to stay the taking
of the body of WiUiam de Cristelton by virtue of the king's late writ
de judicio ordering the sheriff to take the said William so as to have
him before the justices at Westminster at a set day therein contained
to answer William Aubyn clerk and Richard Aubyn concerning an
alleged trespass, and order to bring this writ before the said justices ;
as the said Robert and the others, appearing in person in chancery,
have mainperned under a pain of 201. to have the defendant's body
before the said justices at the day appointed.

March 30. William Aleyn ' cordewaner ' and citizen of London to Thomas

Westminster, de Brayles. Recognisance for 20 marks, to be levied, in default of

payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.

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Aprils. To the sheriff of Bukingham. Order by mainprise of Ralph de

Westminster. Pynyngton cleik of Lancashire, Roger de Welford clerk, Edmund
Brudnelle of Northamptonshire and William Herrebury of Derbyshire to
stay the exigents against John de Barton parson of Lekhampstede,
although by writ de judicio the king lately ordered the sheriff to put
the said parson in exigents from county to county until outlawed,
and if he should appear to take him so as to have him before the justices
at Westminster in the octaves of Michaelmas in order to content the
king for his ransom for a certain trespass by force of arms committed
against Peter Smyth of Lekhampstede ; as the said Ralph and the
others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a
pain of 201. to have the said parson before the said justices at
that day.

April 4. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Roger de Wedon

Westminster, of Coventre, William Shiplode of Coventre, John Pylongley of Coventre
and William Heton of London ' taillour ' to set free John Shiplode from
Neugate prison, if there detained for the cause hereinafter stated and
for none other ; as at the suit of William Wolf of Covyntre, averring
that the prisoner threatened him in life and hmbs and to burn his
houses, the king ordered the sheriffs to cause him to come before them,
and to compel him to find mainpernors who, under a pain to be by the
sheriffs laid upon them for which the sheriffs would answer, would
mainpern him that he should do or procure no hurt or harm to the
complainant's body nor to his houses by burning, and if he should
refuse, to commit him to prison, there to abide until he would willingly
so do ; but the said Roger and the others, appearing in person in
chancery, have mainperned as aforesaid under a pain of 201.

March 4. To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order by mainprise of John de Aunesley
Westminster, knight and Thomas de Aunesley of Notynghamshire to stay until the
octaves of St. John Baptist next the execution of a writ of exigents
against Thomas de Staunton ; as the Idng has learned that lately
Adam de Ayleston impleaded the defendant before the justices of the
Bench for an alleged debt of 20L, and by process thereupon had so far
prosecuted the business that by writ de judicio the king ordered the
sheriff to put the defendant in exigents from county to county until
outlawed if he should not appear, and if he should appear to take
him and keep him in safe custody so as to have his body before the
said justices at the day named ; but he has found in chancery the said
John and Thomas de Aunesley, who have mainperned imder a pain of
20^. to be levied to the king's use of their lands and chattels if they have
not the defendant before the said justices at that day.

MEMBRANE I6d.

Feb. 24. To the sheriff of Oxford. Order, upon the petition of Bartholomew

Westminster. Bozan of the fellowship of Lukes, by mainprise of Walter Southous of
London, Roger Gresleye, William Wolf of Derbyshire and Geoffrey de
Somerton of Norffolk to stay the further publication of the exigents
against him and the taldng of his body, bringing this writ before the
justices of the Bench ; as his petition shews that John Wyneriche
is impleading him before the said justices for an alleged debt of 371.,
that he is put in exigents in Oxfordshire to be outlawed for that he

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1377. Membrane 16d — cont.

came not before those justices to answer, being altogether without
knowledge thereof, and that he is ready to stand to right in all things,
prajdng a stay ; and the said Walter and the others, appearing in
person in chancery, have mainj)erned under a pain of 401. to have him
before the said justices three weeks after Easter next, at which day
the writ of exigents is returnable.

Feb. 28. Ralph de Ferrariis knight, Robert de Ferrariis knight, Nicholas de

Westminster. Stafford laiight, Adam Peshale, WiUiam de Chetewynd of Calvyngton

and Henry Puyse of Ruggeley to John de Beverle of Pencrich. Joint

and several recognisance for 1,000Z., to be levied, in default of payment

of their lands and chattels in Staffordshire.

Cancelled on payment.

Feb. 18. To the sheriff of York. Order, upon the petition of Geoffrey Randolf

Westminster, of KiUum, to cause Henry Damyot, John son of Geoffrey Randolf,
Geoffrey son of Richard Randolf and Roger his brother, WiOiam de
Swale, William Redcer, Thomas Salvan ' warner,' John Baroun, Hugh
Lauraunce, William de Swathorp, John Martynnet, Henry de Craunce-
wyk ' tayllour,' John Tothe and Richard Randolf to come before him,
and to compel them to find mainpernors who, under a pain of 40^., will
mainpern for every one of them that they shall do or procure no
bodily hurt or harm to the petitioner, 'and if they shall refuse, to commit
them to prison, there to be kept in safe custody until they will wiUingly
so do, certifying under his seal in chancery the security so taken, and
sending again this writ ; as the said petition shews that the said Henry
and the others threatened the petitioner in life and hmbs, prajdng
the king to make provision for his safety.

Feb. 10. To William de Ufford earl of Suffolk. Order to send under his seal

Westminster, into chancery all indictments, records, processes, rolls, memoranda etc.
whatsoever before him and his fellows had which concern the office
hereinafter mentioned, with the original writs and all other things
affecting the same, also this writ, that these being viewed and examined
the king may further deal as of right ought to be done according
to the law and custom of England ; as lately by letters patent the
king appointed the earl and certain other lieges his justices in Norffolk
and Suffolk to make inquisition concerning great number of alleged
extortions, oppressions, forgeries, deceits, champerties, ambidextries
maintenances, trespasses, hurts, grievances and excesses there com-
mitted against divers his subjects, and to do certain other things in the
said letters contained, and for particular causes him moving it is the
king's will to be certified touching the records, processes etc. before
them made.

Feb. 26. To the sheriff of Suthampton. Order by mainprise of John Kyngea-
Westminster. mulle, John Colyngborne the younger and Hugh Medmenham of that
county to stay the publication of the exigents against John Queyneld,
bringing this writ before the justices at Westminster at the day a
writ de judicio against him at the suit of John Alton of Froille is
returnable ; as lately by that writ the king ordered the sheriff to put
the defendant in exigents from county to county until outlawed if
he should not appear, and if he should appear to take him and keep

51 EDWARD III.

527

1377. Membrane \M — cont.

him in prison in safe custody so as to have his body before the justices
at Westminster at a set day in that writ contained in order to answer
the plaintiff, and the defendant has prayed for a stay, shewing that
he is ready to answer and stand to right in all things ; and the said
John Kyiigesmulle and the others, appearing in person in chancery,
have mainperned under a pain of 100s. to have him before the said
justices at the aforesaid day.

The like to the sheriff of Dorset in favour of the said John Queyneld,
by the mainprise aforesaid to stay the exigents at the suit of Thomas
Marschal chaplain for a debt of IM.

Feb. 24. To the sheriff of York. Order, upon the petition of WilHam Parche-
Westminster. mener of Grantham and Thomas Bygot, by mainprise of Robert de
Kirkton, William de Welton, Richard de Swyneshed and Thomas de
Sireston of Lincolnshire to stay the exigents against them and the
taking of their bodies, bringing this writ before the justices of the
Bench ; as their petition shews that Thomas de Trytheby is impleading
them in the king's court before the said justices tor that contrary to
the ordinance they admitted to their service and retained John Mot late
in the plaintiff's service at York, who withdrew from that service
without reasonable cause and the plaintiff's licence before the term
agreed, although required to give him up, shewing that they are put in
exigents in Yorkshire to be outlawed although they are ready to answer
in that jjlea and to stand to right in all things, and praying for remedy ;
and the said Robert and the others, appearing in person in chancery,
have mainperned under a jjain of 20^. to have the defendants before the
said justices the day the writ of exigents is returnable in order to answer
as well the king as the plaintiff in the aforesaid plea.

March 7. Roger de CUfford knight to Thomas Tyrell knight, John James of

Westminster. Walyngford and Edmund Hyndon. Recognisance for 340Z. 6s. 9>d.,
to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in
Westmorland.

Cancelled on 'payment, acknowledged by the said Edmund.

Indenture made between Sir Roger de Clifford lord of Westmorland
of the one part and Thomas Tirell, John James of Walyngford and
Edmund Hyndon of the other part, being a defeasance of the fore-
going recognisance, upon condition that Sir Roger pay or cause to be
paid to the said Thomas, John and Edmund or to their attorneys in
the cathedral church of St. Paul London 100 marks at Easter next or
within six weeks after, 51 Z. 15s. at Whitsuntide following or withm
six weeks after, and 5U. 15s. at Michaelmas following or wdthin six
weeks after. Dated London, 8 March 51 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 7 March.

March 8. Robert atte Selere to John prior of the house of the Mother of God of
Westminster, the Carthusian order London. Recognisance for \2l., to be levied, in
default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Kent.

Charter of William de Chuselden, giving with warranty to Master John
Blaunchard clerk, his heirs and assigns, the manor of Bereford St. Martin
<?o. Wiltesir, with the homages, rents and services of all free tenants and

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1377. Membrane 16d — cant.

reversions, the customs and services of neif tenants, their suits and all
that goes with them, and all the lands of the grantor in the said town.
Witnesses : Lawrence de Sancto Martino, Hugh Tyrel, John de la Mare
knights, Michael Skyllyng, Nicholas Bonham, Oliver Harnham,
Thomas Blaunchard. Dated Monday after St. Peter and St. Paul
47 Edward III.

Writing of William de Chuseldene, being a letter of attorney appoint-
ing John Blaunchard the younger to deliver to Master John Blaunchard
clerk seisin of the manor of Bereford St. Martin co. Wiltesir and of other
lands in that town according to a charter to him made. Dated {as
the last).

Writing of WiUiam Chuselden, being a letter of intendence to all
his tenants of the manor of Bereford St. Martyn co. Wiltesir, directing
them to attorn tenants to Master John Blaunchard clerk to whom he
has granted their homages etc. and the said manor by charter. Dated
London (as Se/ore). French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and
writings, 1 1 March this year.

April 5. Peter Praunk one of the king's henchmen (henxsimannorum) is

Sheen. sent to the abbot and convent of Torre, to have such maintenance as

Roger Copper deceased had there at the command of the king or his

forefathers. - By p.s. [31383.]

MEMBRANE I5d.

Feb. 26. To the sheriff of Salop. Order by mainprise of Robert de Bolthorp
Weatminster. of Yorkshire, Robert de K5Tigeston of Middlesex, Richard Pauncy of
the county of Suthampton and John Marchal of Norffolk to stay the
publication of the exigents against Thomas Cotes of Harleye ; as
lately by writ de judicio the king ordered the sheriff to put the said
Thomas in exigents from county to county until outlawed if he should
not appear, and if he should appear to take him and keep him in
prison in safe custody, so as to have his body before the king in the
quinzaine of Easter to content the king of his ransom by reason of
disseising Blanche who was wife of Roger son of Robert de Buterleye
knight of tenements in Lutelbromfeld and Michelbromfeld by force
of arms ; and the defendant has petitioned the king for a stay, shewing
that he is ready to answer the king and stand to right in all things ;
and the said Robert de Bolthorp and the others, appearing in person in
chancery, have mainperned under a pain of lOZ. to have him before the
king at the aforesaid day.

Writing of Edmund Waldeyeve of Warwickshire and Margery his
wife, being a grant and quitclaim with warranty to John Foxle, Bernard
Brokas, John Golafre knights, Adam de Hertyngdon, John Bukyngham,
John Campeden, Richard Toneworthe, John Rouceby, Thomas Cook,
John Ketene clerks, Wilham Walleworth, Wilham Haldenne, William
Worfton, Thomas Dru and Stephen Haym, their heirs or assigns, of the
manors of Broughton and Northnewenton co. Oxford and the advowson
of Broughton church. Witnesses : Richard de Abburbury, Baldwin de
Bereford, John de Nowers, Gilbert Was, Robert Symeon knights,

51 EDWARD III.

529

-■-377. Membrane \5d — cont.

John de Leukenore, John Laundeles, Thomas de la Mere, John Hardy
Robert Brayles, Richard Craunford, John James. Dated Dadyngton
10 February 51 Edward III. j s >

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 February.

March 1. John Abraham clerk and John Ramsey of Tettebury to Adam
Westmmster. Houton bishop of St. Davids. Joint and several recognisance for
200/ to be levied, m default of payment, of their lands and chattels
in Herefordshire.

Cancelled on payment.

March 2. John Sapy knight to Nicholas Carreu. Recognisance for 30L, to
Westminster, be levied etc. in Worcestershire.

Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said John
pay 15L 6s. 9,d. in the quinzaine of Easter next.

Writing of Lawrence Trussell, son of Warin Trussell, being a quit-
claim with warranty to Brian de Stapelton knight, his heirs and
assigns, of the manor of Farlyngton co. York, now held for life by
the said Brian and Alice his wife of the heritage of the said Lawrence
and his parceners. Dated Helagh, Friday after St. Valentine
51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 March.

Feb. 18. To the mayor and bailiffs of the city of New Sarum. Order to

Westminster, cause proclamation to be made of an ordinance lately made by assent
of the prelates, earls and barons in the parUament of Westminster
on Monday after St. George last concerning sweet wines, and to cause
the same to be kept ; as order was lately made by the king and council
that no merchant or other should under pain of forfeiture thereof
secretly or openly sell such wines or cause them to be sold at retail
in the city of London or elsewhere within the realm ; but it has been
ordered as aforesaid that every freeman of the said city and all others
throughout the realm may lawfully sell the same without let wholesale
or at retail, the first ordinance notwithstanding.

[F(Bdera.\

The like to the mayor and bailiffs of Suthampton.

[Ibid.^

March 4. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Fernandes
Westminster, knight, John Alfons knight and John Gomes to stay altogether the
taking of the bodies of Alphonso Ruys, Fernando Goters, Fernando
Alfons and Lopino Piers ; as upon the petition of Godesalo Mounts,
Roderigo Alfons and Alphonso Fernandes, averring that Fernando
Roderyk, Fernando Alfons, Roderigo Alfres, Fernando Gomes, Alphonso
Ruys, John Gonsales, Pedro Ruys, Fernando Goters, Alvero Seintes,
John Seintes, Gonsalo Fernandes, Pedro Fernandes, Lopino Pyers
and John Goters threatened them bodily hurt with a weapon, the
king ordered the sheriffs to cause aU those defendants to come before
them, and to compel them to find mainpernors who, under a pain
to be by the sheriffs laid upon them for which the sheriffs would answer,
would mainpem that they should do no hurt or harm to the com-
plainants, and if they should refuse, to commit them to Neugate gaol
there to be kept in safe custody until they should wilUngly so do ;

Wt. U824,

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1377. Membrane 15d—cont.

but the said John Fernandes and the others, appearing in person in
chancery, have mainperned as aforesaid under a pain of 40Z. for the
four defendants first named.

March 25. To Alan de Buxhull constable of the Tower of London or to his
Westminster, lieutenant. Order by mainprise of Salamon Wauter, Nicholas Carter,
Thomas Gaywode of Middlesex, John Myte, Robert de HuUe and
Richard Turk of the city of London to set free Hugh de Ryngburgh
from the prison of the Tower ; as the said Salamon and the others,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of
1,000L to have his body before the king and council wheresoever and
whensoever they shall be warned, in order to answer the king concerning
certain goods and merchandise by the said Hugh and others taken at
sea in three tarits of the king's friendship it is said, and further to do
and receive what shaU then be appointed by advice of the council.

Charter of John Chandos, giving with warranty to Master Thomas
Chandos clerk, Walter Bromwych, Master John de Bryene clerk,
Guy de Bryene the son knight and Nicholas de Carreu, their heirs
and assigns, the castle of SnodeshuUe and the manors of Founhope
and Lymbury co. Hereford, and the reversion of the manors of
Welyngton and Lugwardyn, now held for life by Lucy Chandos with
reversion to the grantor and to his heirs. Dated SnodeshuUe, 10 April
51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 April.

April 16. John Dodeforth prior of St. Frideswide Oxford, for himself and the
Westminster, convent, to Richard Ravensere clerk. Recognisance for 40/., to be
levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical
goods in Oxfordshire.

Defeasance thereof, upon condition that the said prior pay 20Z. on
1 August next.
Cancelled on payment.

Writing of Hugh Fastolf of Great Jernemuth, being a quitclaim
to John de Lakyngheth and Edmund de Lakyngheth his son of 60
marks of yearly rent to be taken of all their lands in Suffolk wheieiii
the said John and Edmund were bound to him. Dated Ereswel!,
Friday before the Annunciation 51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 April.

Writing of Christina who was wife of William Langele of Knolton
CO. Kent in her widowhood, being a quitclaim to John de Wetheresfeld,
his heirs and assigns, of all the lands, rents and services of free and
neif tenants in Sauston co. Cantebrigge which the said John has by
gift and feoffment of Henry Warddedewe of Tilmanstone. Dated
Monday after the Epiphany 60 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment at Langedon, 14 April this year,
before the abbot of Langedon by virtue of the king's writ of deditnui
potestatem which is on the files of chancery.

Membrane 14d.
Writmg of William Batesford and Richard Halle, being a quitclaim
to Hugh de Badewe knight, Walter Frost, Ellis Thorp, Sir Robert

51 EDWARD III. 631

1377. Membrane lid — conL

de Cliilton chaplain, Sir Thomas Cuntasthorp chaplain, Thomas Joel
clerk and Henry de Crofton, their heirs and assigns, of the manor of
Gasselyns otherwise called ' Gasseljmpark ' and Holewelle, of all
lands, rents, services and reversions whatsoever in Hertfordshire which
they the said William and Richard with Roger Asshebournham and
Edmund del Clay had by gift, demise, lease or feoffment of Simon
de Lek knight of Cotom co. Notyngham, and of all lands, homages,
rents, services, reversions, liberties, warrens, meadows, feedings,
pastures, commons, woods, groves, fishponds and fisheries in Hatfeld,
Beyford, Brykyndon, Holewelle and Hertfordyngbury co. Hertford
which the said Hugh and the others have by gift and feoffment of the
said Roger. Witnesses : Robert de Louthe, John Olneye, John
Lodeford, John Dauney, John Medebrok, Simon Pekkeville, Robert
Pomesbourne. Dated Beyford, 16 April 51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment ixi the chancery at Westminster,
17 April,

Writing of Simon Percy, son of Geoffrey de Percy, being a quitclaim
with warranty to John Cok clerk, Robert GrundesweU clerk, Richard
Sholeway clerk and Walter Purdeu, their heirs and assigns, of all
lands, rents and services in Brynsham and Assh with appurtenances
in the parish of Netherbury. Witnesses : Walter de Clopton, John
Mautravers, William Peytefyn, Thomas Husee, John Fitelton, John
de Crokerne, Richard Dorchestre. Dated Dorchestre, 15 April
51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 April.

Writing of John Giffard of Cotherstoke clerk of Norhamptonshire,
being a general release to Sir Walter de Clifton abbot of Wardon
CO. Bedford, Nicholas Westerdale, William Wodhill and John de
Sancto Neoto of all actions for debt or account. Dated 12 February
51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 April.

Writing of John Coccowe called de Caunterbury citizen and
cordwainer of London and Agnes his wife, giving with warranty to
William de Kelthorp citizen and cordwainer of London, his heiis and
assigns, all the tenement in the parish of St. Paul in the suburb of the
city of Canterbury with houses thereupon built which they had by
gift and feoffment of Joan atte Capel, situate between land of the
heir of Michael Potager towards the east and south, land sometime
of Amy Doos towards the west, and the Roumelond towards the
north. Witnesses : John Cheseman, John Aleyn, Henry Lyncoln,
Henry Hamond, Nicholas Spicer. Dated Canterbury, 20 March
51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 April.

Writing of John de Denton of Wakefeld co. York, son and heir of
John de Denton sometime burgess of Newcastle upon Tyne, bemg a
quitclaim with warranty to Robert de Merley chaplam of Newcastle
aforesaid, his heirs and assigns, of aU the tenement m the said town
of Newcastle sometime of Thomas Daulyn grandfather of the grantor
and burgess of Newcastle, or any rent issuing therefrom, which
tenement lies by the Calecrosse in breadth between a tenement ot

532 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377. Membrane \4A — cont.

Thomas Wodemane burgess of Newcastle and a tenement sometime
of Lawrence de Acton burgess of Newcastle extending in length from
the highway before to the castle moat behind ; also of all lands, rents
and possessions in the town of Newcastle sometime of Adam de
Nedreton or William Haras burgesses thereof. Witnesses : John
de Bulkham then mayor of Newcastle, John de Houden, Thomas de
Wodemane, John de Howell, Thomas de Treble, Robert Oliver, WiUiam
de Redmersshylle, Roland Armestraungge, Thomas de Skelton, Thomas
de Birteley. Dated Newcastle aforesaid, Tuesday before St. George 51
Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 April.

Charter of William de Thorp knight, by licence of the king giving
with warranty to Sir Edmund de la Pole knight, Maud his wife and
Walter their son and to the heirs and assigns of Sir Edmund, a moiety
of the manor of Sauston co. Cantebrigge and all other his lands, rents
and services etc. in the town of Sauston and the towns of Badeburgham
and Pampesworth, and the reversion of the other moiety of the said
manor after the death of Henry Wardedieu tenant thereof for hfe,
the rents, services of free tenants and neifs, lands, meadows, feedings,
pastures, wards, marriages, rehefs, escheats etc. thereto belonging, except
one acre of land in Badburghamhay by land of Robert Curteys the elder
one head abutting upon land of John de Wetherisfeld the other upon
land sometime of John Rolf, the said acre being parcel of the said
manor which is held in chief. Witnesses : George Muschet knight,
Thomas de Sauston, Ralph de Huntyngdon, Thomas de Wetherisfeld,
Roger Ferrour. Dated Sauston, Sunday after St. Lucy 50 Edward HI.

Writing of William de Thorp knight, being a quitclaim with warranty
to Edmund de la Pole knight, Maud his wife and Walter their son
and to the heirs and assigns of the said Edmund, as well of the manor
of Sauston co. Cantebrigge as of all other lands, rents, reversions
and services of free men and neifs in the town of Sauston and the
towns of Badburgham and Pampesworth, except one acre of land
in the said manor, being parcel thereof, and lying in Badburgham
hay by land of Robert Curteys the elder one head abutting upon
land of John Wetheresfeld the other upon land of John Rolf, which
manor etc. (with the exception aforesaid) the said Edmund, Maud
and Walter have in demesne and in reversion by gift of the said WiUiam.
Witnesses (as the last). Dated Sauston, Wednesday after St. Simon
and St. Jude 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and
writing, 25 April this year.

Membrane \zd.

Feb. 16. To John de Cavendissh and his feUows, justices appointed to hold
Westminster, pleas before the king. Order, upon the petition of Edmund earl of
March presented in this parliament, if proceedings have been had
before them as stated, to continue until the octaves of St. John Baptist
next in the state they now are the plea and process hereinafter men-
tioned and all things depending thereupon ; as his petition shews that
although he holds in right of his wife the towns of Great Grantesdon
and Wallee co. Huntingdon which of old time pertained to the honour

51 EDWARD III. 533

1377. Membrane \M — cont.

of Gloucester it is said, and although those towns and all the tenants
thereof time out of mind ought to be quit and altogether discharged
of all toll, pontage and other customs throughout the realm, the earl
or his said tenants are among others assessed for the said towns by men
of the country at divers sums of money for repair of Huntyngdon
bridge, and at the suit of the overseers of the said bridge demand is
unlavt^uUy made by process before the said justices for levy of those
sums in name of jjontage by grievous distresses, praying a stay ;
and wilhng to maintain the said earl in all his rights, as he is bound
to do, with the assent of the prelates, earls and barons in the said
parliament the king has taken order for a stay until the octaves afore-
said, to the end that in the mean time the earl on behalf of himself,
his said tenants and his wife may make search of charters and
muniments in the king's treasury and elsewhere which affect the
matter, if any there be, and thereafter may obtain justice in the king's
court. By pet. in pari. [Ancient Petitions, 982.]

The like, mutatis mutandis, to the said justices in favour of Margaret
Mareschall countess of Norffolk and her tenants of the towns of
Everton and Fennystanton co. Huntingdon, parcel of the earldom
of Norffolk and lordship of Segrave. By like pet.

Feb. 2. To the sheriff of Lancaster. Order of the king's favour by mainprise

Westminster, of William de Beoaneshowe, William de Berdeshey, John Fobell and
William Horbury of Lancashire to stay this time the taking of the
body of Christina wife of John Fobell, and the publication of the
exigents or of waiver against her, bringing this writ before Roger de
Kjrketon and his fellows justices of oyer and terminer in Lancashire
the day the writ of exigents is returnable ; as on behalf of the said
John Fobell and Christina it is shewn the king that at the procurement
of certain their enemies, against whom they are prosecuting divers
plaints before the lung, the said Christina is indicted before the said
justices for divers felonies and treasons, and is put in exigents in
Lancashire to be waived, and hke to be waived it is said, for that
she came not before them to answer touching that indictment ; and
petition is made to the king for a stay, shewing that she is pregnant
and so near her delivery that she may not without great bodily peril
repair thither to answer the said indictment, and that she is ready
to answer at the aforesaid day and to stand to right i\\ all things ;
and the said William and the others, appearing in person in chancery,
have mainperned body for body to have her before the said justices
at that day. By C.

Writing of Robert de Bourne parson of Southflete and Reynold de
Cobeham clerk, being a quitclaim to Nicholas de Carreu the elder,
his heirs and assigns, of the manor of Stoke called ' Malemaynesmaner '
in the hundred of Hoo, the manor of Mayhamme in the parish of
Rolvendenn co. Kent, and all other lands, rents and services in Kent
which they the said Robert and Reynold had of the gift and feoffment
of Sir William Pympe knight. Dated Stoke, 13 March 51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment at Southflete co. Kent, 21 March,
before Nicholas Heryng by virtue of the king's writ of dedimus potestatem
which is on the files for this year.

634

CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377.

April 3.

Sheen.

Membrane. \M — cont.

John Legge one of the king's palfreymen is sent to the prior and
convent of Thetford, to have for life such maintenance as WiUiam
de Coventre deceased had at the king's command. By p.s. [31375.]

March 4. To the sheriff of Hertford. Order, upon the petition of Ralph
Westminster. Taillour of Pokerich, by mainprise of Walter Scarle of Roteland,
Thomas Bukyiigham of Bukinghamshire, Peter Oter de Lyoun of
London and John atte Hide of Roteland to stay the exigents against
him and the taking of his body, bringing this writ before the justices
of the Bench ; as his petition shews that John Beverlee, George
Felbrigge, Robert Bardolf, John parson of Bubbyngworth, William
Giffard and Thomas Yanworth are impleading him before the said
justices for an alleged trespass, that by writ de judicio the king has
ordered the sheriiJ to put him in exigents from county to county so
as to have him before the said justices the day that writ is returnable
for that the sheriff returned that he was not found in the sherifi's
bailiwick, and that he is ready to answer and stand to right in all
things ; and the said Walter and the others have mainperned in
chancery under a pain of 20Z. to have him before the said justices at
the day named.

March 4. To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Order by mainprise of John de Cantilupo
Westminster, clerk, John de Lilleston, Richard Wade and Simon Pynnok of Wiltesir
to stay the taking of the body of Adam Hore vicar of Wambergh,
bringmg this \vrit before the justices at Westminster ; as lately by
writ de judicio the king ordered the sheriff to take the said Adam,
Richard Annore warden of the chapel of St. Katherine Wambergh
and Robert Parkere vicar of Lud5mgton wherever found in his
bailiwick so as to have them before the justices at Westminster in the
quinzaine of Easter to answer Robert Palmere, Richard Smjrth of
Baddebury and John Maydekyn concerning an alleged debt of 40/. ;
and the said Adam has petitioned the king for a stay, shewing that
he is ready so to answer and stand to right in all things ; and the said
John do Cantilupo and the others, appearing in person in chancery,
have mainperned under a pain of 100s. to have the said Adam's body
before the justices at the day named.

Feb. 12. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Robert Stafford
Westminster, knight, Robert Walden of Warwickshire, Richard Botiler of Leycester-
shire and John Squyer of London to stay the further execution of
the king's writ against William de Peytho, John de Peytho knight,
WiUiam son of John de Peytho and John Clerk ; as at the petition
of Robert Godson of Braundeston, averring that the said defendants,
with Richard Pauncefote, John Herewe, John Knyght, Richard Carter,
John Cateby, Henry Coke and WiUiam Coke threatened him in life
and limbs, the king ordered the sheriffs to cause all the defendants
to come before them, and to compel them to find mainpernors who,
under a pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon them for which the sheriffs
would answer, would mainpern them that they should do or procure no
bodily hurt or harm to the petitioner, and if they should refuse, to commit
them to gaol, there to be kept in safe custody until they would willingly
so do ; but the said Robert Stafford and the others, appearing in person
in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of 40Z. to be levied to

51 EDWARD III.

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Membrane I'Sd — cont.

the king's use of their lands and chattels if bodily hurt or harm shall
happen to the petitioner by the four defendants first named or by
their procurement.

March 12. To John Legge Serjeant at arms. Order to stay altogether the
Westminster, execution of the lung's command to dearrest and deliver certain
tuns of wine to Iterus del Torroun, and in case the same are so
delivered and sold by him, order to arrest wholly to the king's use
and keep under arrest until further order the sums thereof arising
and any other goods and chattels the said Iterus shall have at
Suthampton, certifying under his seal in chancery with such speed
as he may his action in the matter, the price of each tun and in whose
hands the said sums be, and sending again this writ ; as at the suit
of the said Iterus, averring that he was the servant and merchant
of Arnald de Favals burgess of the king's town of Leyburne in
Aquitaine, and believing the said Iterus and Arnald to be his liege
subjects, the Idng lately ordered his said Serjeant, if it was so, to
dearrest and deliver to the said Iterus 21 tuns of wine by him bought
in Spain to his said master's use, truly brought in merchantlike manner
to the port of Suthampton, and there arrested as forfeit to the king's
use by the said Serjeant supposing the said Iterus to be the king's
enemy ; but the king has learned by credible witness that for particular
causes the said Iterus is banished from the town of Leyburne, and
that the wine is his and not of the said Arnald. By C.

The like, mutatis mutandis, to the mayor and bailiffs of Suthampton.

March 30. Hugh de Ellerbek keeper of the king's wardrobe in the manor of

Sheen. Eltham is sent to the abbot and convent of Hide by Winchester, to

have for life such maintenance as Richard Albon deceased had there

at the king's command. By p.s. [31372.]

April 14. Thomas Wyloughby is sent to the abbot and convent of Teukesbury,

Weatminster. to have for life such maintenance as William de Bristowe deceased

had there by command of the king's forefathers. By p.s. [31390.]

MEMBRANE I2d.
March 2. To the sheriff of Northumberland. Order to cause Bertram
Westminster. Monbuichere and John de Mitford, knights of the shire at the parliament
summoned at Westminster in the quinzaine of St. Hilary last, to have
of the commons of the county, cities and boroughs excepted from
which citizens and burgesses came thither, 201. 8s. for their expenses
in coming thither, there abiding, and thence returning to their own
again, namely 4s. a day each for 51 days.
[Prynne, Parliamentary Writs, iv. p. 310.]
The following have the hke writs :

Cumberland. John de Denton and Amandus Monceux 20Z. 8s.

for 51 days.
Westmorland. Richard de Roos and John son of Hugh de Louthre

10Z. 12s. for 49 days.
Yorkshire. Robert de Neville of Horneby and Wilham Percehay

181. 16s. for 47 days. ,^, _

Lancashire. John Botiller and Roger de Pilkyngton 18f. lbs.

for 47 days.

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1377. Membrane 12d—cont.

Notynghamshire. John de Aunesley and John de Bekyngham

111. 4s. for 43 days.
Derbyshire. John de la Pole of Hertyngdon and Edmund Poucher

17f. 4s. for 43 days.
Leycestershire. James Belers and William Flamville 16Z. 8s.

for 41 days.
Warwickshire. Robert de Stafford and Thomas de Bermyngeham

161. 8s. for 41 days.
Lincolnshire. John de Rocheford and John Auncell 17i!. 4s. for

43 days.
Roteland. Nicholas Grene and Lawrence Hauberk 16L 8s. for

41 days.
Norhamptonshire. Thomas Latymer and Richard Wydeville

151. 12s. for 39 days.
Staffordshire. Nicholas de Stafford and Adam de Peshale 111. is.

for 43 days.
Salop. Brian de Cornewayle and William de Chetwynde of

Calwynton 111. 4s. for 43 daj's.
Herefordshire. John de Eynesford and Robert Witteneye 18Z.

for 46 daj's.
Gloucestershire. Peter de Veel and Edmund de Bradeston

111. 4s. for 43 days.
Worcestershire. John do Sapy and John Beau champ 111. is.

for 43 days.
Bedfordshire. Gerard de Braybrok and John Trayle 151. 12s.

for 39 days.
Bukinghamshire. John de Bermyngeham and Thomas Reynes

151. 12s. for 39 days.
Oxfordshire. Gilbert Wace and John James 151. 12s. for 39 days.
Berkshire. Thomas Langford and John Estbury 151. 12s. for

39 days.
Essex. Robert de Swynbourne and John de Bampton lil. 16s.

for 37 days.
Hertfordshire. Walter atte Lee and John Westwycombe lil. 16s.

for 37 days.
Middlesex. Nicholas de Exton and Henry Frowyk lil. for

35 days.
Kent. Robert de Passhele and Arnald Seint Leger 151. 12s.

for 39 days.
Surrey. John Kyngesfold and William Melbourne lil. 16s. for

37 days.
Sussex. John Seyntcler and Roger Dalyngrugge lil. 16s. for

37 days.
Cambridgeshire. John Colville and Baldwin Seint George 151. 12s.

for 39 days.
Huntingdonshire. John Harwedon and John Herlyngton 151. 12s.

for 39 dajrs.
Wiltesir. Robert de la Mare and Thomas Hungerford 161. 8s.

for 41 days.
The county of Suthampton. Theobald de Gorges and Maurice

de Bruyn 151. 12s. for 39 days.
Somerset. John de la Mare and Robert James 161. 8s. for 41

days.
Dorset. John Hamely and Thomas Blount 161. 8s. for 41 days.

61 EDWARD III. 537

1377. Membrane 12d — cont.

Norfiolk. Hamon de Pelton and Stephen de Halys 161. 8s. for

41 days.
Suffolk. Andrew de Cavendissh and John de Hulveaton Idl. 8s.

for 41 days.
Devon. William Asthorp and Thomas Courtenay 18^ for 45

days.
Cornwall. William fitz Wauter and WiUiam Lanbron 201. 8s.

for 51 days.
[Ibid. p. 311.]

March 2. To the mayor and bailiffs of Newcastle upon Tyne. Order to cause
Westminster. Thomas del Chambre and John Howel burgesses at the said parliament
to have of the commonalty of that town 101. 4s. for their expenses,
namely 2s. a day each for 51 days.
\Ibid. p. 313.]
The following have the hke writs :

Karliol. Richard de Denton and John de Burgh citizens 101. 4s.

for 51 days.
Notyngham. Robert Germayn and William Capper burgesses

81. 12s. for 43 days.
Derby. WilUam Groos and John de Berde burgesses 81. 12s.

for 43 days.
Warrewyk. William Hopkyns and Robert Waldene burgesses

81. 4s. for 41 days.
Norhampton. John Malpas and Richard Deye burgesses 11. 16s.

for 39 days.
Stafford. Robert del Mersshe and Henry Prest burgesses 81. 12s.

for 43 days.
Leoministre. William de Salesbury and John Bradeford burgesses

91. for 45 days.
Oxford. Richard de Garston and WiUiam Dagevylle burgesses

71. 16s. for 39 days.
Walyngford. Thomas Beneshef and Henry de Redyng burgesses

71. 16s. for 39 days.
Guldeford. Henry Colas and Robert Chysenhale burgesses

71. 8s. for 37 days.
Wilton. Thomas Cuttyng and Thomas Wysdom burgesses

81. 4s. for 41 days.
Portesmouth. Richard Abraham and John Cosshe burgesses
71. 16s. for 39 days.
[Ibid.]

MEMBRANE lid.
Writing of John de Burgh the father knight, grantmg to Sir William
Wyngefeld, Sir Richard Waldegrave, Sir John Dengayne, Sir John
Hulleston, Robert de Asshefeld, Robert de Kedyngton, Geoffrey
Hunden, John de Brunne of Wyvelyngham, Thomas Sewale, John
de Styuecle, Nicholas de Styuecle the father and Nicholas de StjTiecle
the son, their heirs and assigns, a yearly rent of 1001. to be taken at
Easter and Michaelmas by even portions of the manor of Kirthelyngton
and of all the grantor's lands in Notynghamshire, with power to
distrain for arrears notwithstanding any law or statute made to the
contrary that a man may not bring into one county a distress taken

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1377. Membrane \ld — cont.

in another ; and he has paid them 20s. in name of seisin. Witnesses :
Sir William Moigne, William de Pa^Dpeworth, Thomas Torell, James
de Grancestre, Thomas Dengayne, William WoofE (Wolf). Dated
Kirtlyngton, Monday after St. Gregory the Pope 51 Edward III.
French.

Writing of John de Burgh the father knight, granting to Sir WiUiam
Wyngfeld, Sir Richard Waldegrave, Sir John Dengayne, Sir John
Hulleston, Robert de Asshefeld, Robert de Kedyngton, Geoffrey
Hunden, John de Brunne of Wyvelyngham, Thomas Sewale, John de
Styuecle, Nicholas de Styuecle the father and Nicholas de Styuecle
the son, their heirs and assigns, a yearly rent of lOOZ. to be taken at
Easter and Michaelmas by even portions of his manors of Bolton
ujaon Dyrne, Swynton and Barneburgh co. York, with power to distrain
for arrears {as in the last) ; and he has paid them 20s. in name of
seisin. Witnesses [as the last). Dated Bolton aforesaid, Monday
after St. Gregory the Pope 51 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings in the
chancery at Westminster, 25 Ap)ril.

April 4. Joan wife of Master John Bray the king's physician is sent to the

Westminster, abbess and convent of Shaftbirs, to take for life such maintenance in

their house as Juliana Spenser deceased had by command of the

king or his forefathers. By p.s. [31379.]

Writing of John Lovell knight, being a quitclaim with warranty
to Richard earl of Arundell and Surrey, his heirs and assigns, of the
manor and advowson of Conede co. Salop. Witnesses : Sir Roger
Lestraunge lord of Knokyn, Sir Nicholas Burnell, Sir Richard Peshale
knights, Adam Peshale, Thomas Glaseleye. Dated 22 November
50 Edward III. French.

Indenture made between Richard earl of Arundell and Surrey and
Sir John Lovell, witnessing a grant made by Sir John to the said earl
and his heirs of a yearly rent of SOL to be taken at Easter and
Michaelmas by even portions of the manor of Elcombe co. Wiltesir,
upon condition that the same shall remain in suspense so long as the
earl, his heirs or assigns, being tenants of the manor of Conede co. Salop,
shall hold the said manor and every parcel of the same whereof the
earl was this day seised without being impleaded by Sir John's heirs
by any action or title earlier than this date whereby the said manor
or parcel thereof shall be recovered in the king's court, provided
always that if after such recovery the earl, his heirs or assigns or their
heirs, shall be restored to the said manor by writ of error, attaint or
otherwise at their suit, so that they be restored to their former estate
or have judgment so to be, the said annuity shall cease until a later
recovery by judgment by Sir John's heirs ; the said John grants power
to distrain for arrears thereof, and for greater security has paid id.
to the earl in name of seisin apon the condition aforesaid. Dated
London, 22 November 50 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writing and
indenture by the said John, 2 May this year.

May 4. Henry Sturmy, Thomas de Shardelowe of Dertford and John de

Westminster. Tyndale to Master Nicholas de Chaddesden clerk. Joint and several

51 EDWARD III.

639

1377.

Membrane lid — cont.

recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied, in default of payment,
of their lands and chattels in Wiltesir, Kent, Norhamptonshire etc.

Membrane lOd.

Writing of John de Burgh the father knight, granting to Sir William
Wyngefeld, Sir Richard Waldegrave, Sir John Dengayne, Sir John
Hulleston, Robert de Asshefeld, Robert de Kedyngton, Geoffrey
de Hunden, John de Brunne of Wyvelyngham, Thomas Sewale, John
de Styxiecle, Nicholas de Styuecle the father and Nicholas de Styuecle
the son, their heirs and assigns, a yearly rent of lOOl. to be taken at
Easter and Michaelmas by even portions of the manor of Brynne co.
York, with power to distrain for arrears notwithstanding any law or
statute to the contrary that a man may not bring into one county a
distress taken in another ; and he has paid them 20s. in name of seisin.
Witnesses : Sir William Moigne, William de Papeworth, Thomas
Torell, James de Grancestre, Thomas Dengayne, William Wolf. Dated
Brynne, Monday after St. Gregory the Pope 51 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 April.

April 24. WiUiam Prest the king's Serjeant is sent to the abbot and convent

Windsor, of Milton CO. Dorset, to take for life such maintenance in that house

as Andrew de Lespicerye in his life time had there at the king's

command. By p.s. [31401.]

Writing of John Bussard of Coppecote, giving to Richard
Champernoun lord of Aston Rohant, his heirs and assigns, a yearly
rent of 40.s. to be taken at Michaelmas of all the said John's lands
in Coppecote which he has by gift and feoffment of Thomas atte Hethe
knight, with power to distrain for arrears ; and in name of seisin he
has in presence of WiUiam Mercher and Hugh Croftes paid to the
said Richard one groat (gossum) of English money. Witnesses :
Richard Ropple, William atte Lithe, John Tannere, John Shorberd.
Dated Aston Rohant, Wednesday after the Purification 51 Edward III.

Writing of John Bussard of Coppecote, being a quitclaim to Richard
Champernoun lord of Aston Rohant, his heirs and assigns, of all common
of pasture which the said John has or may have in Stapenhilmede and
Shertmede in the town of Aston Rohant. Witnesses : Sir Robert
Simeon knight, John Keynesham, Richard Ropple, William atte
Lithe, John Tannere. Dated Aston Rohant, 15 January
50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 28 April
this year.

'*April 30. Dennis Fauconer the king's serjeant is with the assent of Hugh

Sheen. de Ellerbek sent to the abbot and convent of Oseneye, to have for

hfe a set maintenance of that house which the said Hugh has there at

the king's command. By p.s. [31371.]

May 1 . Hugh Kympton of Eyton to John Rodlond clerk, Edmund Mareschall

Westminster, and Richard Albon of Dunstaple. Recognisance for 100 marks, to

* The date of the warrant is Sheen, March 30.
at Windsor.

A month later the liing was

540 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377. Membrane lOd — cont.

be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in
Bedfordshire.

April 30. Nicholas de Audele knight to the king. Recognisance for 5,000?.
Westminster, to be levied etc. in Salop.

Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said Nicholas
shall abide the judgment and order of the king and council concerning
all things which affect the jurisdictions and claims of the king, as
guardian of the heir of John earl of Pembroke by reason of his nonage,
and of the said Nicholas respectively within the precinct of the
lordship of Kemoys, upon warning given to the said Nicholas to be
before the king and council in order to shew and declare what he
will for savmg of his right in that behalf.

Cancelled, as appears in the foregoing memorandum.

May 1. William Neweman of Cookham to the prior and convent of the

Westminster. Charterhouse London. Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc.
in Berkshire.

Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said prior.

MEMBRANE 9d.

May 29. Geoffrey Warde one of the king's palfreymen is sent to the abbot

Sheen. of St. John Colcestre, to have for life such maintenance in that house

as Adam Charnak in his life time had there at the king's command.

By p.s. [31455.]

May 22. To the sheriff of Norhampton. Order by mainprise of Thomas

Westminster. Guide of Hulcote, John Forster of Touecestre, John Kyd of Touecestre
and William de Roudon to stay altogether the further execution of
the king's writ against William Fre3Tiche of PateshuU ' bocher ' ; as
at the petition of Henry Hogges vicar of a mediety of PateshuU church,
averring that the defendant threatened him, the king lately ordered
the sheriff to cause the defendant to come before him, and to compel
him to find mainpernors who, under a pain to be by the sheriff laid
upon them for which the sheriff would answer, would mainpern that
he should do or procure no bodily hurt or harm to the said vicar, and
if he should refuse, to commit him to the nearest gaol, there to
be kept in safe custody until he would willingly so do ; but the said
Thomas and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have
mainperned as aforesaid under a pain of 40Z.

April 24. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John de Outhorp >
Westminster. John de Wykford, Simon Levelaunce and John de Feriby of Barton
of Lincolnshire to stay altogether the execution of the king's writ
against Walter de Askeby clerk ; as at the suit of Nicholas atte Grene
and William Chisilden, averring that the said Walter threatened
them in life and limbs, the king lately ordered the sheriffs to cause
him to come before them, and to compel him to find mainpernors
who would mainpern that he should do or procure no bodily hurt or
harm to the complainants ; but the said John and the others, appearing
in person in chancery, have mainperned as aforesaid under a pain
of iOl.

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1377. Membrane 9d — cont.

April 25. To Alan de Buxhull constable of the Tower of London or to his
Westminster, lieutenant there. Order by mainprise of John Sewale of Esse.x,
Richard Waleys, John Morewell of Suffolk and Wilham Pavy of
Lincolnshire to set free Robert Mart ' maryner,' who is detained in
the Tower prison for taking and carrying away certain goods and
merchandise out of a tarit of Genoa (Janua) of the king's friendship
contrary to the truce between the king and them of Genoa ; as the
said John and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have
mainperned under a pain of 100^ to have the prisoner's body before
the king and council whenever they shall be warned, in order to answer
concerning the premises, and to do and receive what shall by advice of
the council be appointed. By C.

June 3. John Michel citizen and vintner of London to Katherine de la Pole.

Westminster. Recognisance for 401., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands
and chattels in the city of London.

Indenture of accord made between William de Brantyngham of the
one part and Robert atte Selere and Lora his wife of the other part,
to wit that before the quinzaine of Midsummer next by fine in the
king's court at Westminster the said Robert and Lora shall make
a grant and feoffment with warranty to the said William in fee simple
of all the lands, rents and services which they have in the towns of
Woldham and Burghara co. Kent, rendering to the said Robert and
Lora for life 201. a year at Christmas and Midsummer by even portions ;
that within one month after the said fine levied the said William
shall grant to the said Robert and Lora for life the hall with the
chambers annexed, a kitchen, a bakehouse, a dovecot, a stable for
two horses and the gardens which are within the capital messuage with
free ingress and egress, and to have their poultry within the said
messuage all the year and in the fields after cutting and carrying of
the corn, and their game and sport going, fishing and hunting
over all the lands aforesaid ; that the said Wilham shall at his own
costs find roofing for the houses so granted to the said Robert
and Lora, who shall keep the same without waste and destruction ;
and that the said Robert and Lora shall discharge the premises of
all statutes merchant and of the staple, all recognisances, annuities,
feoffments and other charges until the quinzaine of St. John next ;
and covenant for defeasance of a recognisance for 160L by the said
William made in chancery, upon condition that he shall yearly pay
the said rent, and shall within a month after the said fine levied make
to the said Robert and Lora the grants aforesaid ; also of a recognisance
for 201. by the said Robert made to the said William, upon condition
that the said Robert and Lora shall be ready at his costs to levy the
aforesaid fine. Dated Woldham, 6 June 51 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said William and Robert,
6 June.

June 5. William Brantyngham to Robert atte Selere. Recognisance for

Westminster. 160?., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels

in Kent.

Robert atte Selere to William Brantyngham.
to be levied etc. (as the last).

Recognisance for 201.,

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1377. Membrane 9d — cont.

May 8. To the sheriffs of London. Order to stay altogether the execution

Westminster, of the king's writ against Ivo Fitzwaryn knight, Richard Cherlton,
Robert Warner, John Panyter, Thomas Shank, Robert Bakere, John
Chamberleyn, John Plumbere, John Burton, Thomas Gele, William
Ferrour, John Davy, John Gouns, John atte Porde, John Pryns of
Caundel, John Croft, Thomas Mede, and Eustace servant of Ivo
Pitzwaryn ; as at the request of Ralph bishop of Salisbury, signifying
by his letters patent that the said Ivo and the others of his diocese
were by his authority as ordinary excommunicated for manifest
contumacies and would not be justified by ecclesiastical censures,
the king by writ ordered the sheriffs to justify them by their bodies
according to the custom of England imtil holy church should be
contented for the contempt and wrong by them done ; and now
the king has learned that they have appealed to the see of Rome from
that sentence as being unjust and for protection of the court of
Canterbury, and are purposing to prosecute the business of their
appeal as appears by notarial instruments produced in chancery,
- and Master John Ditton their proctor has made oath that he will
prosecute the same.

The like to the sheriff of Somerset and the sheriff of Dorset.

Writing of John de Lakyngheth, granting to John son of Hugh
Fastolf, Margery his wife and the heirs of the said Margery's body
a yearly rent of 201. to be taken at Easter and Michaelmas by even
portions of the manors of Holbroke and Tatyngeston and of all the
grantor's lands in Brantham, with power to distrain for arrears ; and
for greater security he has put them in seisin thereof by payment of
12d. Proviso that neither the grantor nor his heirs shall by reason
of this writing be bound to answer a writ de annuo reddilu, but shall
be altogether discharged of such action, and the said rent shall be
levied of the manors and lands above mentioned ; and that if the
said Margery shall die -ndthout issue the said rent shall cease after
her death and the death of her said husband. Dated Gippewich,
Wednesday after Trinity 51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 June.

MEMBRANE 8d.
May 7. Bernard Brocas knight to Walter Walssh. Recognisance for 160

Westminster, marks payable by instalments ; to be levied, in default of payment,
of his lands and chattels in the county of Suthampton.
Cancelled on payment.

*March 7. To the abbot and convent of Welbek co. Notyngham. Order,
Sheen. upon the return of letters by them made to John de Kyngeston the
king's Serjeant concerning a set maintenance for life in their house
which he has at the king's request, to grant such maintenance for life
to Agnes de Langele ' lavender ' one of the king's laundresses, making
and delivering to her other letters under the common seal of their house
which shall contain mention of that maintenance, and writing again
by the bearer what they will do at this request ; as with the assent
and at the prayer of the said John the king has granted that
maintenance to the said Agnes for life. By p.s. [31430.1

* The date of the warrant is May 7.

51 EDWARD III. 543

1377. Membrane 8d — cont.

May 28. To the sheriff of Bedford. Order, upon the petition of Geoffrey
Westminster. Masoun of Ware, by mainprise of William de Seynt Giles of Holburne,
Robert Barbour of Ware, William Taillour of Holburne and Richard
Webbe of Holburne to stay the exigents against the said Geoffrey
and the taking of his body, bringing this writ before the justices of
the Bench the day a writ de judicio against him at the suit of Peter
Belgrave parson of Blomhara is returnable ; as his petition shews
that the said parson is impleading him before the said justices to
render account for the time that he was receiver of the plaintiff's
moneys, that by writ de judicio he is put in exigents in Bedfordshire
to be outlawed for that he came not before the said justices to answer
touching the premises, and that he is ready to answer and stand to right
in all things ; and the said William and the others have mainperned
in chancery under a pain of 20Z. to have the said Geoffrey before the
said justices at the day named.

April 14. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Raymond Pylryn,
Westminster. Berengarius Ferrer, Guy de Portico and Peter Gracianus of the city
of London to stay the execution of the king's writ against Peter Ruspy
clerk ; as upon information received that the said clerk purposed
to pass to foreign parts in order to prosecute many things to the
prejudice of the king and many of his people, the king lately ordered
the sheriffs to cause him to come before them, and to compel him
to find mainpernors who, under a pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon
them for which the sheriffs would answer, would mainpern that he
should not depart to any foreign parts without the king's special
licence, nor there prosecute aught or cause aught to be prosecuted
or attempted whicli might tend to contempt or prejudice of the king
or hurt of the people, nor send any thither for the purpose, and if he
should refuse, to commit him to prison there to be kept in safe custody
until he would willingly so do, certifying in chancery the security so
taken and sending again that writ ; but the said Raymond and the
others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned as aforesaid
under a pain of 40L

May 12. To John de Cavendissh and Thomas de Ingelby justices appointed
Westminster, to hold pleas before the king. Order to stay altogether the further
making of any process whatsoever before the king for the issues of a
tenement in Fletstrete in the suburb of London which was lately of
Nicholas Sururgien, otherwise called Nicholas Leche deceased, late
tenant in burgage of the king's forefather, not demanding or levying
such issues to the kmg's use or the use of John de Poxle knight ; as
lately by letters patent the king gave to the said John and his heirs
that tenement which pertained to the king as an escheat for that the
said Nicholas died without an heir, as is found by inquisition taken
before Adam de Bury late mayor of the city of London and escheator
therein, and after granted him all the issues thereof to the king per-
taining ; and the said John appearing in person in chancery has
acknowledged that he is contented of the said issues.

April 18. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Marvyle

Westminster, of London, William Athelyngton, John Sutton and William Coule of

the county of Suthampton to stay altogether the further execution

544

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1377. Membrane Sd — cont.

of the king's writ against Thomas Colyngbourne clerk, and if by virtue
thereof he be taken, order to set him free from prison ; as at the suit
of WiUiam Merton, averring that the defendant threatened him in
life and limbs, the king lately ordered the sheriffs to cause the said
Thomas to come before them, and to compel him to find mainpernors
who, under a pain to be by the sheriffs laid u]Don them for which the
sheriffs would answer, would mainpern that he should do or procure
no bodily hurt or harm to the complainant, and if he should refuse,
to commit him to Newegate prison, there to be kept in safe custody
until he would willingly so do ; but the said John and the others,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned as aforesaid under
a pain of 201.

June 3. To the sheriff of [ *]. Order by mainprise of John Dautre

Westminster, clerk of Bukinghamshire, Roger de Welford clerk of Norhamptonshire,
John de Oton clerk of Notynghamshire and John Gregge of Middlesex
to stay altogether the execution of the king's writ against William
Deuyas [of] Charwelton ; as at the suit of William Herward, averring
that the defendant threatened him, the king lately ordered the sheriff
to cause the defendant to come before him, and to compel him to find
mainpernors who, under a pain to be by the sheriff laid upon them
for which the sheriff would answer, would mainpern that he should do
or procure no bodily hurt or harm to the complainant, and if he should
refuse, to take the defendant and commit him to the nearest gaol
there to abide until he would willingly so do ; but the said John and
the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned as
aforesaid under a pain of 201.

Charter of John de Lakyngheth, granting to John son of Hugh
Fastolf and to Margery his wife and the heirs of the said Margery's
body the manors of Bentleye, Langeston, Playford, Foxhole, Couhawe,
Rendlesham and Sholondhalle in Naketon and the advowsons of
Rendlesham, Naketon, Holton and Burnt Wenham, with remainder
for lack of issue to Elizabeth daughter of Robert fitz Rauf and the
heirs of her body, remainder to the right heirs of John de Holbrokc,
saving that the grantor shall not be bound to warranty by virtue of
this charter. Dated Gyppewich, Thursday after the octaves of Trinity
51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 June.

May 12. To John de Cavendissh and Thomas de Ingelby justices appointed

Westminster, to hold pleas before the king. Order to stay the further making of
any process for the issues of a tenement in Eletestrete late of Nicholas
Surrugien otherwise Leche (as above, last page).

Membrane id.

May 5. William de Semer of Scardeburghe to Adam Portlewe clerk.

Westminster. Recognisance for 200?., to be levied, in default of payment, of his
lands and chattels in Yorkshire.

Writing of Sir Walter fitz Wautier lord of Wodeham, granting to
Alexander de la Garderobe the office of warrener everywhere in the

* The county left blank,

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1377. Membrane, Id — cont.

said Walter's lordship in the town of Burnham co. Essex, and the
fee thereof, taking for his wages one quarter of wheat every eight
weeks during his life in the manor of Burnham by the hands of the said
Walter's bailiff there, pasture and keeping (custodiam) for forty ewes
with the lord's ewes at le Redewerde, pasture and keeping for 40
ewes with the lord's ewes at Douniswyk, keeping and pasture for
three kine with the lord's kine, and hay and pasture for one horse
of the hay and pasture of the said manor, with power to distrain therein
if his wages be fifteen days in arrear, or if he be hindered of the pasture,
hay or keeping aforesaid. Dated Henham co. Essex, 1 August
41 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 May this year.

April 10. To H. bishop of Norwych. Order by mainprise of John Polkyngham
Westminster, of Lincolnshire, Robert Melton of Leyoestershire, Richard Holm of
Yorkshire and Edmund Brudenell of Norhamptonshire to release
the sequestration by him made in the fruits, rents and preventions
of John Freton clerk at Corston, bringing this writ before the king at
the quinzaine of Easter next ; as the king has learned that Robert
Frees is impleading the said clerk before the king for an alleged tresfiass,
and that by writ de judicio the king commanded the bishop to cause
the defendant to come before the king in the quinzaine of Easter next
for that the sheriff of Norffolk returned that he was beneficed and
had no lay fee in the sheriff's bailiwick whereby he might be attached,
by virtue whereof the bishop has sequestrated the fruits etc. aforesaid,
purposing to keep them under sequestration until the said day ; but
the said John Folkyngham and the others, appearing in person in
chancery, have mainperned under a pain of 10 marks to have the
defendant at that day before the king.

Writing of John Sepham of Shorham co. Kent, giving with warranty
to William Neuport citizen of London, his heirs and assigns, a yearly
rent- of 5 marks to be taken at Easter, Midsummer, Michaelmas and
■ Christmas by etren portions of the said John's manor of Palestre and
all appurtenances thereof in the parishes of Shorham and Otteford,
with power to distrain for arrears ; and in name of seisin he has paid
the said William 40(Z. in part payment of the first term. Dated
Shorham, the feast of St. Gregory the Pope 51 Edward III. Witnesses :
Stephen Edolf, Thomas Curteys, John Depeden, Sampson atte Bourne,
Andrew Morys.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 May.

Writing of John Fairher citizen and goldsmith of London, being a
quitclaim to Nicholas de Carreu the elder of two tenements in the
parish of St. Olave in the town of Southewerk co. Surrey, and one
other tenement thereto attached in the parish of St. Mary Magdalene,
all situate between tenements of John Mockyng towards the north,
John Burgeys towards the south and Alice Halstede towards the east
and the high street towards the west ; also of another tenement m the
said parish of St. Mary between tenements of Joan Mounpeliers towards
the north, the prior and convent of the church of St. Mary towards
the south and the prior and convent of Lewes towards the east and the
high street towards the west ; also of another tenement m the parish

Wt. 11824. ''^ ^^

546 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377. Membrane Id — cont.

of St. Leonard Estchepe in the city of London situate between tene-
ments of John Spaldyng citizen of London towards the west, Nicliolaa
Lemman \vidow towards the east and the prior and convent of
Crichirche towards the north and the high street towards the south,
and of all other lands and tenements in the city of London and town
of Southwerk which were of John Fairher deceased. Dated London,
31 January 51 Edward III.

Memorandum, of acknowledgment, 23 May.

Memorandum that on 4 May this year William de Burstall keeper of
the rolls of chancery, Richard de Ravenser and Thomas de Newenham
clerks of chancery, were deputed keepers of the great seal in the absence
of Adam bishop of St. Davids then chancellor, who on that day took
his journey towards Calais by the king's command in order there to treat
with envoys of France ; and before noon the same day at Westminster
in the privy chamber of the council by the white chamber in
Westminster palace, in presence of John king of Castille and Leon
and duke of Lancaster, the said chancellor, Henry bishop of Worcester
the treasurer, Edmund earl of Cantebrigge, William lord de Latymere,
Guy de Briene and Nicholas Carreu, the said seal in a purse sealed
with the chancellor's seal was delivered to William de BurstaU and
Thomas de Newenham, Richard de Ravensere being then afar off,
and they on the morrow at Westminster in the great hall in the court
(placea) of chancery opened the said purse, drew out the seal, and
therewith sealed charters, letters patent and writs ; and after, when
Richard de Ravensere returned from afar, the three keejaers together
day by day sealed letters patent and writs.

[Fcedera.]

Lidenture made between Henry Husee of the one part and John
Cruys and John Blakebournc of the other part, witnessing a grant with
warranty to the said John and John, their heirs and assigns, confirmed
by an oath of the said Henry sworn upon the gospels, of the reversion of
all lands, rents, services and advowsons of churches in the county of
Dublin, Meath and Uriel or Loueth in Ireland, now held for life by John
Crophu 11 knight by the courtesy of England of the said Henry's heritage
with reversion to him, upon condition that the said John Cruys and
John Blakebourne or some other in their name shall in the chancery of
England pa.y to the said Henry or his executors 400 marks, namely
100 marks at Midsummer next or sooner, lOOZ. at Midsummer following
or sooner, and IDOL at Midsummer following or sooner, not being
bound to make such payments until the said Henry or his executors
shall be ready to make acquittances and enrol the same in chancery
at the cost of the said John and John, but that if such payments be
not made, provided acquittances be made and enrolled as' aforesaid
by the said Henry if alive at the time of payment, and if certificate
thereof may not be made in any court of the king in Ireland by the
record aforesaid this grant shall be void, the part of this indenture
remaining with the said John and John shall be given up, and the
enrolment thereof in chancery made at their request shall be cancelled.
Covenant that if the said John Crophull die before he shall have attorned
tenant to John Cruys and John Blakebourne, the said Henry shall
make a feoffment of the premises to them and their heirs upon the
conditions aforesaid, that when the said payments be fully made he

51 EDWARD III. 547

1377. Membrane Id — cont.

shall by writing at their cost enrolled in chancery confirm their estate
therein without condition, that the acquittances shall hkewise be
enrolled at his request, and that any averment made that any such
sums were paid in any other place save the chancery aforesaid shall
be null and void. Dated 16 June 51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 17 June.

Writing of Robert de Swyllyngton the uncle knight, being a quit-
claim to Sir John Dyn parson of St. Michael Long Stretton and Sir
Walter de Preston chaplain and to their heirs of the manor of Westhale
CO. Suffolch. Dated 18 June 51 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 June.

MEMBRANE M.

May 13. To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Order by mainprise of John Spicer
Westminster, of Bedeford, and John Warde of Bedeford to stay the taking of the
body of Thomas Freman, bringing this ^^Tit before the justices at
Westminster ; as by writ de judicio the king ordered the sheriff to take
the said Thomas so as to have him before the said justices in the
octaves of Trinity next to answer John Broghton concerning an alleged
debt of 20Z., and he has petitioned the king for a stay, shewing that
he is ready to answer and stand to right in all things ; and the said
John Spicer and John Warde, appearing in person in chancery, have
mainperned under a pain of 20L to have his body before the said
justices at the day named.

May 12. To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Order by mainprise of Richard

Westminster. Hemyngburgh of Yorkshire, John Folkyngham the younger and
Roger de Messyiigham of Lincolnshire and Richard Trumpyngton
to stay the taldng of the body of John Giboun the younger, bringing
this writ before the justices at Westminster ; as by writ de judicio
the king ordered the sheriff to take him so as to have him before the
said justices in the quinzaine of Trinity next to answer Roger Herleston
and William Beteman concerning an alleged debt of lOO-s., and he
has petitioned the king for a stay, showing that he is ready so to answer
and stand to right in all things ; and the said Richard and the others,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of
100s. to have his body before the said justices at the day named.

April 30. To the steward and sheriff of Pembroke. Order to stay until
Westminster, further order the pubhcatiou of outlawries and exigents whatsoever
ao-ainst Nicholas de Audele knight and against Lewis ap Owayn,
jShn Doneuold and WiUiam Podmore or any of them made and
■ prosecuted in the county of Pembroke before the said steward and
sheriff by reason only of felonies and trespasses whatsoever; as
after the death of John de Hastynges last earl of Pembroke tenant
in chief debate and controversy arose between the steward and sheriff
and other the king's ministers of the county of Pembroke, which is
in the king's hand by reason of the nonage of the said earl s heir
for preservation of the said heir's right during his nonage, and the
said Nicholas being lord of Kemoys and EUzabeth his wife, touching
a claim to certain jurisdictions which the said Nicholas and Ehzabeth
claim to use and enjoy within their liberty of Kemoys which is in

548 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377. Membrane Qd — cont.

the said county ; and having set forth on his side before the council
his evidences concerning his right, the said Nicholas has submitted
himself wholly to the award of the council in that behalf, and moreover
by a recognisance made in chancery has bound himself in .5,0O0Z.
payable to the king in case he shall not stand to such award, praying
the king for a stay of the outlawries and exigents aforesaid as well
against himself as against the said Lewis, John and William ; and
in consideration of his submission, and for that if proceeding were to
be taken against them herein with the rigour of justice the said
Nicholas may not furnish his castle of Neuport in Kemoys with
victuals, armour and other things needful against attacks of the
enemy if any shall invade those parts, and there abide upon the safe-
guard thereof as the king by writ has commanded him to do, it is the
king's will to grant the said prayers. By the great council.

April 13. To the sheriff of Suthampton. Prohibition to the bailiffs of
Westminster. Suthampton against holding a plea in the king's court of that town
between Nicholas son of John Taverner, John Mondy and Isabel
his wife and Roger Mascal and Felicia his wife plaintiffs and Thomas
Haywode, Clemence his wife and John son of the said Thomas tenants
concerning a messuage and appurtenances in Suthampton which
the plaintiffs claim by writ of right, unless there shall be a wager of
battle thereupon ; as Cicely abbess of Wherewell, who according
to the statute provided by common counsel of the realm was in that
cause admitted to defend her right and the rights of her church of St.
Cross Wherewell therein for that the defendants made default, being
tenants for life in right of the abbess of the messuage sued for, has
put herself upon the great assize, craving a recognition whether she in
right of her church or the plaintiffs in right of the said Nicholas,
Isabel and Felicia have the better right in the premises.

March 8. To the sheriff of Stafford. Order, upon the petition of Ralph
Westminster, de Daveiitre clerk of the diocese of London, by mainprise of Richard de
Grafton, John Pride, Thomas de Parys and Hugh de Acton of Salop
to set him free from prison, bringing his writ before the king in
chancery ; as at the information of W. bishop of London, signifying
that the said Ralph is by the bishop's authority as ordinary excom-
municated for contumacy and will not be justified by ecclesiastical
censure, the king lately ordered the sheriff to justify him according
to the custom of England until holy church should be contented
for the contempt and wrong by him done ; but the said Ralph made
a lawful appeal to the see of Rome and for protection of the court of
Canterbury from that sentence as unjust, as api^ears by notarial
instrument produced in chancery, and has now prayed the king to
be set free, shewing that by colour of the king's command he is
imprisoned in Stafford prison ; and it is the king's will that he should
not be debarred by force {via) from prosecuting his appeal in form
of law, especiall}' as such \'iTit proceeds of the king's favour, and
the estate of the appellant ought to be unimpaired ; and the said
Richard and the others have mainperned in chancery body for body
to have him before the king in chancery in the quinzaine of Easter,
which day the king has given to the bishop, in order to stand to right
in the premises, and further to do and receive what the court shall
determine.

51 EDWARD IIT. 549

1377. Membrane 6d — cont.

Writing of Robert de Swj'llyngton the uncle knight, being a quit-
claim to Simon de Burgh, Thomas Newe parson of Godmersham,
John Okebourne parson of Chedyngston and Philip Apethorp parson
of Houghton, their heirs and assigns, of the manor of Wympole and all
other lands, rents and services in the towns of Wympole, Aruyngton,
Graudene, Malketon, Barneton and Everisdone oo. Cantebrigge.
Dated 1 June 51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 June.

Charter of Thomas de Kynewardesle and John Lejoenden, giving
to Ralph de Codyngton and Amy his wife and to the heirs of their
bodies the whole manor of Codyngton with wards, marriages, reliefs,
heriots, escheats, rents and services of free tenants and neifs and all
other liberties thereto belonging, and all other lands etc. in the town
and parish of Codyngton which the grantors had by his gift and
feoffment, with remainder for lack of such issue to the right heirs of
the said Ralph. Witnesses : John Bampton, James Lacy, La-wTence
Codyngton, Richard Sal3mg, John Walyngton, John Olyver. Dated
Codyngton, Thursday the feast of St. Barnabas 51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 June.

Charter of Ralph de Codyngton, giving with warranty to Thomas
Kynwardesle and John Lependen, their heirs and assigns, the whole
manor of Codyngton etc. {as the last), and all other lands etc. which
the said Ralph has in the town or parish of Codyngton. Witnesses
{as the last). Dated Codyngton, Monday in Whitsun weelc
51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 June.

MEMBRANE 5d.

Charter indented of John de Lakenheth (Lakyngheth), granting to
Robert fitz Rauf and to his assigns during his life the manors of Hol-
broke and Tatyngeston, all his lands in Brantham, the advowson of
Holbroke,Tatyngeston, Boclesham and Freston churches and of Holbroke
chapel, with remainder after her father's death to Elizabeth daughter
of the said Robert and the heirs of her body, remainder for lack of
such issue to Margery daughter of John de Holbroke and the heirs
of her body, remainder to the right heirs of John de Holbroke, saving
that the grantor nor his heirs shall not by these presents be bound
to warranty of the premises. Dated Gippewioh, Thursday after
the octaves of Trinity 51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 June.

Writing of Roger Dayiel of Lyllyngston Dayrel co. Buckingham, being
a grant and quitclaim with warranty to Alan Ayete of Shaldeston and
John Chaumberleyn clerk, their heirs and assigns, of the whole manor
and the advowson of Haneworth, co. Middlesex which they now
hold by gift and feoffment of Wilham Wakeleyn and Lydia his wite
as well by charter as by fine levied in the king's court at Westmmster.
Dated London, 10 Juiie 51 Edward III.

Writing of Roger Dayrel of Lyllyngston Dayrel co. Bukingham,
being a general release to WiUiam Wakele.yn of Eydon co. Northampton

550 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377. Membrane 5d — cont.

of all actions, claims, plaints and demands real and personal by reason
of an J' debt, statute merchant or other matter whatsoever. Dated
{as the last).

Indenture made between Roger Dayrel of Lyllyngston Dayrel co.
Bukyngham of the one jiart and Nicholas Brembre and Thomas
Alboun citizens of London of the other part, witnessing an accord
between the parties that, whereas the said Nicholas £tnd Thomas are
bound to the said Roger in 2i0l. by statute merchant before WilUam
Walworth mayor of the staple of Westminster, the said Nicholas
and Thomas, their executors or some other in their name shall pay
to the said Roger or his executors at Lyllyng.ston Dayrel 40Z. at
Michaelmas next or within three days after, for which an acquittance
shall be given them, and SOL at Christmas next or within three days
after, that upon such payment made the said Roger, his executors or
some other in their name shall deliver up the said statute to them
or their attorney wthout further demand by force thereof, and that
the same shall then be null and void. Dated London, 10 June
51 Edward III. French.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by Roger Dayrel of the fore-
going writings, 10 June.

Charter of John Chasteloun, giving with warranty to Alan de Ayete,
John Thame, John Barker chaplain vicar of Westbury and Henry
Haurdon chayjlain, their heirs and assigns, his park called ' Radeclyve
park,' his wood called the Moreyf, and his wood called the Frith in
Westbury. Dated Westbury, Thursday the feast of St. Barnabas
51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 June.

Writing of Nicholas atte Hoo citizen and saddler {cellar') of London,
being a quitclaim with warranty to William Wengrave clerk and
John Chaumber of Hodenhale, their heirs and assigns, of all lands,
rents and services, reversions etc. in the hamlets of Bovyndon and
Flaundon in the parish of Hamelhamstede and in Saretta which
were sometime of Geoffrey atte Hoo father of the said Nicholas,
except the land sometime of John Pykot. Dated Flaunden, the
feast of St. Barnabas 51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 June.

Writing of John Manyngford, being a bond to Roger Manyngford
his father in lOOL payable at Easter next at Prestone in the parish
of Ywenie Minstre. Witnesses : William Lucy, John atte Hale
kiiights, William Latemer, Adam atte More, Henry Baret, John
Plumbere. Dated Prestone, Thursday after Michaelmas 50 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 June this year.

Indenture made at Prestone in the parish of Ywerne Minstre on
Thursday before All Saints 50 Edward III between Roger Manyngford
and John Manyngford his' son, witnessing the defeasance of the fore-
going bond, upon condition that the said John shall pay 10 marks at
Easter and Michaelmas next by even portions, and so from year to
year until 40Z. be fully paid.

Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 13 June this year.

51 EDWARD III, 551

1377. Membrane 5d — cont.

June 17. Baldwin de Hereford knight to John Beverlee. Recognisance for
Westminster. 500 marks, to bo levied, in default of payment, of his lands and
chattels in Oxfordshire.
Cancelled on payment.

The said Baldwin to the said John. Recognisance for 200 marks,
to be levied etc. as above.
Cancelled on 'payment.

Charter of John de Clyfton, giving with warranty to John de Merlay,
John do Holkham, John Berde, Simon dil Hay and Thomas de
Flycham, their heirs and assigns, a third part of the manor of
Hilburghworth with the advowson of the church, and all homages,
wards, reliefs, escheats and other rights etc. to the same belonging.
Witnesses : Richard de Holdyche, William de Barsale, Richard
Tothe, Geoffrey Sewale, John Mau, John Bray, Richard Veyle.
Dated Hylburgh worth, 2 November 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 June.

MEMBRANE id.

Charter of William de la Wodeton, son and heir of Bartholomew
de la Wodeton of Acton co. Middlesex, giving Avith warranty to John
Holmes of Acton and Isabel his wife and to the heirs and assigns
of the said John a piece of land called Childeslond with hedges, ditches
etc. in the parish of Acton between lands of the prior and convent of
the hospital of St. Bartholomew on the east and north and of Richard
de Eston on the south the head abutting on the high road called
' Stonelane ' leading towards Harwe on the west ; also a garden with
hedges, ditches etc. in the town of Acton between the grantor's
tenement called the ' Tabard on the Hope ' on the north, the messuage
there wherein the grantor dwells on the west, his garden caUed the
' Culvershous ' on the south and a messuage and garden of the said
John on the east. Witnesses : Richard de Eston, Thomas Fighter,
John Fighter, WilUam Morden, Richard Baker. Dated Acton, 8 June
51 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 June.

June 5. To Alan de BuxhuU constable of the Tower of London and to his

Westminster, lieutenant. Order by mainprise of Guy de Briene, John de Monte
Acute and Robert Rous to set free Edmund de Arundell who is
imprisoned at the king's command in their custody ; as the said
Guy, John and Robert have mainperned body for body to have him
from day to day upon reasonable warning where the king shall please,
to answer before the king and council touching matters which shall
be laid before him, and to do and receive what shall be by the council
appointed, also under a set sum to be by the council laid upon them
that without the king's special licence he shall not depart to any
foreign parts, nor there prosecute or cause to be prosecuted or
attempted aught which may tend to contempt or prejudice of the
king, to impair the laws and customs of the realm, or to trouble the
people. By C.

June 13. John abbot of Suleby, for himself and the convent, to the dean
Westminster, and chapter of the new collegiate church of St. Mary Leycestre.

652 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377. Membrane 4d — co7U.

Recognisance for 300L, to be levied, in default of payment, of his
lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Lincolnshire.

June 13. Michael de la Pole knight to Walter prior uf the house of St. Michael
Westminster, by Hull of the Carthusian order. Recognisance for 2,000 marks,
to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels in Yorkshire.
Cancelled on payment, first of 1,000L, and after of the residue.

Charter of John de Clyfton, giving with warranty to Richard de
Holdj'che, John Merlay. John de Holkham, John Reed, Simon dil
Hay and Thomas de Flildiam, their heirs and assigns, his manors of
Bradenham and Cranewyz with the advowson of Cranewyz church
and all homages, wards, marriages, reliefs, escheats, rents, services etc.
thereto belonging. Witnesses : Sir Robert de Mortuo Mari,
Sir Richard de Illeye knights, Thomas de Teveteshale, Geoffrey Sewale,
John de Northwolde, John Mau, John Sparwe. Dated Hilburworth,
Sunday after St. Dunstan 49 Edward III.

Memorandum of acknowledgment. 17 June this year.

Writing of Henry Husee, being a receipt in the chancery of
England for 100 marks paid by John Cruys and John Blakebourne
in part of 400 marks, in consideration whereof the said Henry
granted to them, their heirs and assigns, the reversion after the
death of John Crophull knight of all his lands, rents, services and
advowsons of churches in the counties of Dublin, Meath, Uriel and
Loueth in Ireland. Dated 17 June 51 Edward III.

Memorandwn of acknowledgment, 17 June.

June 20. To the keepers of the passage in the port of London, Dovorre or
Westminster. Sandewch. Order to suffer Robert Enre, Edmund del Clay, Nicholas
Potyn and John Dovy, three and two of them, in any of those ports
to pass over sea without let with twelve servants and sixteen horses
in their company, taking 5,000L as well in money as in jewels, any
command of the king to the keepers formerly addressed to the contrary
notwithstanding ; as they are journeying thither with the king's
licence.

June 17. To the collectors of customs in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull.
Westminster. Order, upon the petition of William Johnson of Stokkyth, to make
search of all goods which are in a ship of his by them arrested and
detained and the i^rice thereof, to receive to the king's use any
customs and subsidies thereupon due, and by mainprise of Thomas
de Duffeld clerk and William de Gaynesburgh clerk of Lincolnshire
and John de Boterwyk and James Lyons of Middlesex to dearrest
and deliver to him ship and goods, certifying under their seals in
chancery without delay their action in the matter ; as his petition
shews that lately with the said ship he sailed to the town of Calais
on the king's service, that he there laded the same with divers goods
of certain merchants of England to be taken to HuU, and has now
brought it to be unladed in that port, and that the collectors have
arrested and are detaining the same although the said goods were
not exposed for sale nor ought to be customed for any other cause,
pretending that the same are aliens' goods and that custom ought

61 EDWARD III. 553

1377. Membrane 4d — cont.

therefore to be paid upon them ; and the said Thomas and the others,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned to answer to the
king for ship and goods if thej' ought to be forfeit to the Idng.

June 9. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to view

Westminster, an indenture made between Thomas de Folkerthorp and Nicholas
Beek Ueutenant of William de Brantyngham the constable of Somerton
castle, and if thereby or by inquisition or otherwise assured that
the facts are as stated, to stay their demand made by exchequer
summons upon the said Thomas to answer for certain pieces of new
timber, discharging him thereof ; as by letters patent the king
appointed him clerk of the king's, works in the said castle, and with
the king's money to buy stone, timber and other things needful for the
works, and to take carriage for the same by land and water, by virtue
whereof he purveyed the timber aforesaid to the king's use, and
delivered the same to the said Nicholas, as by that indenture may
appear. Proviso that he sha'll render account for all other things
which concern his office.

Membrane m.

June 17. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of William Gysburne,
Westminster. Nicholas Thornton, John Squier and John Scarlet of London to stay
altogether the further execution of the king's late writ against John
York ' brewere ' and Thomas Trygg ; as at the petition of John
Broke ' shipman,' averring that they threatened him in life and limbs,
the king ordered the sheriffs to cause Robert Ford ' tavernere ' the
said John York and Thomas to come before him, and to compel them
to find mainperners who, under a pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon
them for which the sheriffs would answer, would maiupern that
defendants should do or procure no bodily hurt or harm to the com-
plainant, and if they should refuse, to commit them to Neugate
gaol there to be kept in safe custody until they would willingly so do ;
but the said William and the others, appearing in person in chancery,
have mainperned as aforesaid under a pain of 201.

June 10. To the sheriff of Bukingham. Order, for particular causes laid
Westminster, before the king by Richard le Scrope, not to meddle further until
further order by colour of the king's late writ in ordering or admonishing
the said Richard to remove or abate his weirs, mill, ponds, stakes
and kiddles of old time set or erected in the town of Hamelden, or
in the removal and abatement thereof, although the king lately ordered
the sheriff to survey all weirs, mills etc. erected or set in that county
within liberties and without to the hurt and nuisance of the people
contrary to the statute, to take information touching such nuisance,
and as strictly as he might on the king's behalf to move and order
all and singular the lords of the soil on either side the river Thames
whereon such nuisances are set contrary to the statute to remove and
abate the same without delay, and to do many other things in the
writ contained. By K.

May 1. To the mayor of the city of London. Order, upon the petition of

Westminster. Robert Parys, Richard Willesdon, William Staundon, Thomas Rolf,

William Hoghton and John Fyfhide citizens and merchants of London,

to take of them security for which the sheriffs will answer, and deliver

554 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377. Membrane Zd — cont.

to them the goods and merchandise hereinafter mentioned ; as their
petition shews that certain goods and merchandise of the French
in the said city were arrested for safe custody in the sheriffs' hands,
for that great number of goods and merchandise of the said merchants
were contrary to the truce newly made between the king and his
adversaries of France taken at sea by certain men of France, and in
order that the said merchants should more speedily be contented
for their damage and loss, in consideration of their impoverishment,
praying livery of the said goods of the French, upon security given
for restitution thereof if hereafter restitution of their own goods
shall be made them.

May 9. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order, upon petition made on behalf

Westminster, of Thomas Gylmyn clerk, by mainprise of John Surreys of Lancashire,
William Dybeloun and Adam de Norwich of London and William
Osmond of Norffolk to set him free from prison if detained for the
cause hereinafter mentioned and for none other ; as upon information
received that the said clerk purposed to pass to foreign parts in order
there to prosecute many things to the prejudice of the king and many
of his people, it being also averred by Richard Brunston and Roger
Milnere that he threatened them in life and limbs, by divers writs
the king lately ordered the sheriff to cause the said clerk to come
before him, and to compel him to find mainpernors who, under a pain
to be by the sheriff laid upon them for which the sheriff would answer,
would mainpern that without the king's special licence he should
not depart to any foreign parts nor prosecute aught or cause aught
to be prosecuted or attempted which might tend tO' contempt or
prejudice of the king or the hurt of the people, nor send any thither
for that purpose, and that he should do or procure no bodily hurt
or harm to the complainants, and if he should refuse, to commit him
to prison, there to be kept in safe custody until he would wiUingly
so do ; and now the said petition shews that those averments are
untrue, that he is ready to stand to right in all things, and that never-
theless he is by the sheriff taken and imprisoned ; and the said John
and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned
as aforesaid under a pain of 40/.

MEMBRANE 2d.
April 23. To John king of Castille and Leon and duke of Lancastre, Roger de
Westminster. Clyfford, Thomas de Ligelby, Roger de Kyiketon, Roger de Fulthorp,
James de Pykeryng, John Sayville, Wilham de Mirefeld, Robert de
Plesyngton, William de Gairgrave, John de Preston, Robert Passelowe,
William de Horton and John del Banke. Order not to meddle by reason
of the king's late letters patent appointing them guardians of the
peace in the Westrithyng in Yorkshire, and thirteen, twelve, eleven,
ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three and two of them justices
of oyer and terminer in that thrith3rng, in aught that concerns those
oflfices or other things in their commission contained in the city of
York ; as by other letters patent on 8 February last the king
appointed John de Santon mayor of York, John de Gysbume, John de
Acastre, Thomas de Howome, Thomas Thurkyll and the said Thomas
de Ligelby and Roger de Fulthorp guardians of the peace in the said

51 EDWARD III. 555

1377. Membrane 2d — cont.

city, and six, five, four, three and two of them justices of oyer and
terminer therein, and to do all and singular the other things aforesaid.

The like to John king of Castille and Leon and duke of Lancastre,
Henry de Percy, Richard le Scrope, Roger de Kyrketon, Roger de
Fulthorp, Richard de Richemonde, Henry de Bellerby, Richard
Bernard, William de Nessefeld, John Lokton and John Laton guardians
of the peace in the North trithyng, not to meddle etc. in the said city.

The like to Henry de Percy, Peter de Maulay, William de Aton,
Roger de Kyrketon, Roger de Fulthorp, Thomas de Sutton, John
Conestable of Halsham, John Bygot and William Percehay guardians
of the peace in the Estrithing.

May 1. To Alan de BuxhuD constable of the Tower of London, or to his

Westminster, lieutenant there. Order to deliver from the prison of the Tower
John Eremyte, John Scotte, John Erode, John Passe, John Walle,
Richard Champaneys and Richard Wykham, who were lately
impeached for an alleged trespass or misprision by them and certain
others committed at sea off Portesmuth contrary to the alliance
lately made between the king and them of Genoa (Janua) against
certain merchants of Genoa in a ship called a tarit laded with divers
merchandise, and for that cause were by the king's command arrested
and committed to the said prison, and being after examined before
the king and council in part excused themselves ; and order to deliver
them by indenture to Robert de Hales prior of the Hospital of
St. John of Jerusalem in England and admiral of the king's fleet
to the westward. The king has commanded the admiral to receive
them, and to take of them a mainprise to answer when they or any
of them shall be summoned before the king and council. By K. and C.

To Robert de Hales prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem
in England and admiral of the king's fleet to the westward. Order
by indenture to receive the prisoners above named from Alan de
Buxhull constable of the Tower, to take of them a mainprise that
they will answer when they or any of them shall be summoned before
the king and council, and if they may not find such mainprise, that
every one of them shall mainpern for another body for body, and to
suffer them to repair to their own parts. The king has commanded
the said constable or his lieutenant to dehver them to the admiral.

Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1,000 marks, made
15 June 51 Edward III in the chancery at Westminster by Hugh
Tirell knight, Ralph de Poleye knight, Ralph de Shelton 1-cnight, John
de Belhouse, Simon de Fliccham and Michael de Mentemore for
Stephen Wohyk of Skothowe, John Drake, John Whyte and Thomas
Prykeys parson of Swynyngton, that they shall not do or procure
any hurt or hindrance to AHce who was wife of Thomas Gerberge
knight nor any of her counsel or her servants in prosecuting her
business in divers the king's courts and elsewhere, there abiding
and thence returning to their own again.

MEMBRANE \d.
May 2. To the abbess and convent of Berkyng. Order to grant to Thomas

Westminster.* de Barton the king's clerk such a pension of their house as shall

* The warrant is dated Windsor castle.

556 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS.

1377. Membrane Id — cont.

beseem the givers and should bind the receiver to thera, making him
letters patent thereupon under the chapter seal, and writing again
\vithout delay what they will do ; as the abbess by reason of her
new creation is bound in such a pension to one of the king's clerks
at the king's nomination, and the king has nominated the said Thomas,
whose advancement he has at heart. By p.s. [31424.]

May 13. To the sheriff of Suthampton. Order by mainprise of Thomas de
Westminster. Evesham, John Welde, Richard Hakeney and William Werkeworth
of London to stay altogether the further publication of the exigents
against William Permay and Henry Prentys, executors of John
Permay citizen of London, and the taking of their bodies, bringing
this writ before the justices of the Bench ; as John Pej)ard of Aulton
is impleading them before the said justices to render him a certain
sum of money, and they are put in exigents in the county of '
Suthampton to be outlawed for that they came not before the said
justices to answer him, being altogether without knowledge thereof,
wherefore they have petitioned the king for a stay, shewing that
they are ready to stand to right touching the premises ; and the
said Thomas and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have
mainperned under a pain of 40 marks to have them before the said
justices the day the writ of exigents is returnable before them.

May 25. To the keepers of the passage in the port of London, Dovorre or

Westminster. Sandewich. Order to suffer brother Elhs Reymundi master general
of the order of friars preachers, who with the king's hcence is journeying
over sea, in any of those ports freely without let to pass thither with
three his fellows, one clerk, two servants, four horses and two mules
of his, taking one fardel in which are books and raiment, 20 ells of
new cloth, cups and other vessels of silver to the value of 121., and
201. in gold for his expenses, any command to the said keepers
previously addressed to the contrary notwithstanding.

May 30. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Nicholas Potyn,

Thomas de Evesham and Hugh Sprot of the city of London to set free

John Broke ' shypman ' by the sheriffs detained in Neugate prison
it is said, staying altogether the execution of the king's late writ
against him ; as at the suit of Robert Forde ' tavernere ' and John
York ' brewere,' averring that the prisoner threatened them in life
and limbs, the king lately ordered the sheriffs to cause him to come
before them, and to compel him to find mainpernors who, under a
pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon them for which the sheriffs would
answer, would mainpern that he should do or procure no hurt or harm
to the complainants ; but the said Nicholas and the others have
mainperned in chancery under pain of 100 marks that he shall do or
procure no bodily hurt or harm to the complainants.

May 30. To the mayor, sheriffs and aldermen of the city of London.

Westminster. Notification that for particular causes declared to them by the council

by word of mouth, the king has postponed until the octaves of

Michaelmas next a day given to the mayor etc. to be before the council

51 EDWARD III. 557

1377. Membrane Id — cont.

at Westminster for the answer of a matter affecting the constable
and the marshal of England, in order that then they may be better
able to set forth their answers touching the same, which day by
writ to them addressed the king lately postponed to these instant
octaves of Trinity. By K. and C.

( 558 )

SUPPLEMENTARY CLOSE ROLL. No. 12.

15-16 EDWARD HI.

Writs de Warantia Dierum.

1341.

April 30. To the justices of the Bench. Order that William son of Robert de
Westminster. W'^otton be not jiut in default nor be a loser because of his absence
on the morrow of St. Martin last in a cause between Ralph Daatyn
of Grete plaintiff and the said William tenant concerning 5 acres
of land, 3 acres of meadow and 4 acres of pasture in Sudleye, whereof
he has vouched to warranty Joan who was wife of Robert de Wotton ;
as he was that day on the king's service over sea in the company of
Richard de Nateby the king's clerk late controller of the household, so
that he might not be present. By p.s. [13927.]

Aug. 9.

Tower of
London.

To the justices of the Bench. Order that Robert son of Roger
Corbet of Hadleye be not put in default etc. because of his absence
on Sunday in the quinzaine of Trmity last in a cause between Robert
son of PhiUp de Stepulton plaintiff and the said Robert son of Roger
and others concerning twelve messuages, six virgates of land, 12
acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture and 12 acres of wood in
Feldhampton ; as he was that day on the king's service* by order
of the king. " By p.s. [14288.]

To the justices of the Bench. Order that Lawrence de Lodelowe
knight| be not put in default etc. by reason of his absence on the
morrow of the quinzaine of Trinity last in a cause between Richard de
la Foreste chaplain plaintiff and John de Boulwas knight tenant
concerning the manor of Orleton 305. of rent therein excepted,
wherein he was vouched to warranty by the said tenant ; as he was
that day on the king's service by the king's command. By p.s. [14286.]

To Edward duke of Cornwall and earl of Cestre. Order that William
de Henhull be not put in default etc. because of his absence on
Tuesday 11 December last in a cause before the justices of Cestre
between Sibyl who was wife of Cadogan de Crouton plaintiff and the
said William tenant concerning one bovate of land in Henhull ; as
he was that day on the king's service. J By p.s. [14553.]

March 30. To the justices of the Bench. Order that Stephen Waleys be not

Eltham. put in default etc. because of his absence on Monday the morrow

of the quinzaine of St. Hilary last in a cause between Robert son of

Robert de Huscroft plaintiff and the said Stephen tenant concerning

Aug. 9.

Tower of
London.

1342.
Feb. 23.

Westminster.

* The warrant adds in Scotland.

f In the warrant described as cousin and heir of Isabel daughter o£ Lawrence
de Lodelowe. He also was in Scotland.
J The warrant adds in Scotland.

1342.

15-16 EDWARD III. 559

a messuage and 18 acres of land in Burgh waleys ; as he was that
day on the king's service by order of the king. By K.

Feb. 20. To the same. Order that Richard de Crumbwelle knight be not
Westminster, put in default etc. because of his absence on Sunday the morrow
of St. Martin in the 14th year of the reign in a cause between Henry
de Chalfhunte and Maud his wife plaintiffs and the said Richard
tenant concerning the manor of Wrenstede ; as he was that day on
the king's service. By p.s. [14535.]

July 8. To the same. Order that Stephen Walays be not put in default

Westminster, etc. because of his absence on Monday the morrow of the quinzaine
of Trinity last in a cause between Robert son of Robert de Huscroft
plaintiff and the said Stephen tenant concerning a messuage and
18 acres of land in Burghwalays ; as he was that day on the king's
service. By p.s.

( 560 )

SUPPLEMENTARY CLOSE ROLL. No. 13.

29-31 EDWARD III.

Writs de Warantia Dierum.

1355.

Oct. 20.
Sandwich.

1356.
Jan. 21.

To the justices of the Bench. Order that William Latymer knight
be not put in default nor be a loser because of his absence on Monday
the morrow of five weeks after Easter last in a cause between the
said William plaintiff and Adam de Everyngham knight tenant
concerning the manors of Westbrunne and Brocton co. York ; as
he was that day on the king's service by order of the king, so that he
might not be present. By p.s. [22913.]

To the justices of the Bench Dublin. Order that Master Thomas
Bamborough. de Ncvillc clerk prebendary of Swerdes in the church of St. Patrick
Dublin be not put in default etc. because of his absence on Wednesday
the octaves of St. Hilary last in a cause between John archbishop
of Dublin plaintiff and the said Thomas tenant concerning a messuage
and two carucates of land in Swerdes ; as he was that day on the
king's service by order of the king. By p.s. [22982.]

To the justices of the Bench Dublin. Order (as the last) in favour
of Thomas Neville clerk prebendary etc. By p.s. [22981.]

June 28. To the justices of the Bench. Order that John Ereboys of Meltynby
Tower of be not put in default etc. because of his absence on Wednesday the
London. morrow of the Purification last in a cause between Robert de
Stodehagh and Dionysia his wife plaintiffs and the said John and
Katherine his wife tenants concerning a messuage and three bovates
of land in Barneby by Pokelyngton, nor in a cause between the same
parties concerning ten bovates of land in Meltynby ; as he was that
day in Scotland on the king's service by order etc. By p.s. [23166.]

June 29. To the justices of the Bench. Order that Henry Gramary knight
Westminster, be not put in default etc. because of his absence on Tuesday the
octaves of the Purification last in a cause between Isabel daughter
of Robert de la Chaumber of Penton plaintiff and the said Henry
tenant concerning 9 acres of land in Eenton ; as he was that day
in Scotland on the king's service by order of the king. By p.s. [23169.]

July 26. To the mayor and bailiffs of Oxford. Order that Thomas son of
Henley. Thomas de Pydynlon be not put in default etc. because of his absence
on Monday before St. Margaret last in a cause in the husting of that
town between John de Tekne plaintiff and the said Thomas and Alice
his wife tenants concerning a moiety of two messuages in Oxford ; as
he was that day on the king's service in Gascony in the company of
Edward prince of Wales. By p.s. [23198.]

29-31 EDWARD III. 561

1357. ~^

Sept. 18. To the justices of the Bench. Order that William de Overton
Clarendon, knight be not put in default etc. because of his absence on Monday-
after Sunday the morrow of St. John Baptist last in a cause between
Martin de Hertham and the said WiUiam concerning an alleged debt
of 200 marks ; as he was that day on the king's service. By p.s.

The like in favour of the said William under the name of WiUiam de
Overton.

Dec. 16. To the mayor of the city of London. Order that John Cory clerk
Westminster, be not put in default etc. because of his absence on Monday and
Tuesday after the Conception last in a cause between the said John
and the abbot of St. Albans concerning naam taken in the freehold
of the said John in the parish of St. Benet by Paules wharf London
and unlawfully detained it is said ; as he was on those days on the
king's service by order of the king. By K.

Wt. 11824, °» ^^

( 563 )

GENERAL INDEX.

( 565 )

GENEKAL INDEX.

Aardenburg, Ardenbourch [Holand,
Zeeland], burgesses of, 21.

Abbenhale. See Abinghall.

Abberbury, Abburbury, Adolbery,
Richard de, knight, 355, 432,
458, 628.

Abbess Roding. See Rodiag.

Abbey, John, 460.

Cf. Aby.

Abbot, Robert, of Dyke, of York-
shire, 431.

, Simon, chaplain, 82, 83.

Abbotesbury. See Abbotsbxiry.

Abbotesle. See Abbotsley.

Abbotsbury, Abbotesbury abbey
[co. Dorset], abbot of. See
Tolre, Henry de.

, .... and convent of, 289,

470.

, adversities of, 382.

, prior and convent of, 384.

Abbotsley, Abbotesle [co. Hunting-
don], 233.

Abbot's Roding. See Roding.

Abburbury. See Abberbury, Ad-
derbury.

Abbynggeworth. See Abinger.

Abel, Agnes wife of Walter, 438.

Walter, 438.

Abenhale. See Abinghall.

Abergavenny, Bergeveny, Bergeveny
in Wales [co. Monmouth],
135, 287.

, castle of, 135, 287.

, . . . . , service of keeping, 136.

, lordship of, 135, 287.

, . . . . , fanner of. See Mar-
shall, Margaret.

Abergavenny (farm), Burdeleys in
Scoulton, CO. Norfolk, manor
of, 159.

abettors, replevin of, 248.

Abindon, William, of London,
grocer, 84, '

Abingdon, Abyndon, co. Berks, 110,

350.

, abbot and convent of, 289.

Abinger, Abbynggeworth, Abynge-

worth, CO. Surrey, manor of,

226, 354.
, Paddington, Padyngden in,

187-189.
Abinghall, Abbenhale, Abenhale, co.

Gloucester, 180, 445.
Abington in the Clay, Abyndon by

Bassingbum, co. Cambridge,

203.
Abraham, John, 135.
, , clerk, 105, 248, 286,

529.
, Richard, burgess of Ports-
mouth in parliament, 537.
Abram, Adburgham [in Wigan], co.

Lancaster, 312.
Aby, Richard, searcher at Grimsby,

14.

Cf. Abbey.

Abyndon. See Abingdon, Abington.
Abyngeworth. See Abinger.
Aoaster Malbis, co. York, Nabum

in, 460.
Acastre, John de, guardian of the

peace and justice of oyer and

terminer in York, 564.
account, pleas of, 207, 208, 210,

278.

, rendering of, 323.

Ace, Ase, Thomas, of Holbom, 284.

, of London, cooper, 350.

Acford. See Okeford.

Achetour, Ahoe daughter of John,

la, le, 117.
John la, le, the elder, of

Reading, 117.

, .... son of John la, le, 117.

Achonry [co. Shgo], bishop of. See

Andrew, William.
Acomb ? Acton, co. York, 391.
Acres, John de, parson of St.

Bartholomew the Less, Lon-
don, 350.
Acrise, Akrise by Elham, co. Kent,

raanor of, 101.
Acton, CO. Chester, Henliull in, 558.

, CO. Middlesex, 109, 551.

, . . . ., deeds dated at, 109,

551.

666

GENERAL INDEX.

Acton, CO. Middlesex — cont.
, . . . . , the Stayne, Stone-
lane and other places named
in, 551.

Bumell [co. Salop], statute

of, 207.

Langley, Longeleye in,

483.

, Iron, Irenacton, Ireneacton,

Irene Acton, co. Gloucester,
228, 229.

, . . . . , manor of, 380.

. .' See Acomb, Ditton.

Acton, Edward de, 314.

, Eleanor (Lestraunge) wife

of Edward de, 314.

, Hugh de, of Salop, 548.

, Lawrence de, Lawrence,

burgess of Newcastle-upon-
Tyne, 532.

, ..... .... in parliament,

429.

, Richard de, 307.

knight, 521.

, William, 420, 475.

Adam, John son of, chaplain, 54.
, . . . . , de Corbrigge, chap-
lain, 17.
....... John son of Thomas ap,

knight, 227.

, Koger ap, 307.

Adames, Roger, 471.
Adamson, Robert, of Scotland, 263.
Adburgham. See Abram.
Adderbury, Abburbury in Lincoln
diocese [co. Oxford], rector
of. iSee Blandiac, John de.
Addington, Hadyngton, co. Buck-
ingham, 281, 289.
Adecok, John, of AlUiallowa in Hoo,

468.
Adelbery. See Abberbury.
Adelescote. See AUocott.
Adelokiston, Adelokston. See Al-

lexton.
Adestoke. See Adstock.
Adlingfleet, co. York, Fockerby,

Folquardeby in, 447.
Adloxton. See AUexton.
Admergill. See Admorgill.
administration, letters of, 270.
AdmiraU, William Smyth called,

194.
admirals. See Courtenay, Philip
de ; Hales, Robert de ;
Neville, William de ; Pole,
Michael de la.
Admorgill, Admergill, oo. Lancaster
[and CO. York, in Bamolds-
wiok, CO. York], 16,

Adstock, Adestoke, co. Bucking-
ham, 281.
Adymot, Adymet, John, 433.

, of Nuimey, 323.

Agenoys. See Avmis.

Aghton, William de, 245.

Aikton, CO. Cumberland, Gamblesby,

GaraeUsby in, 19.
Aillesford. See Aylesford.
Ailsham. See Aylesham.
Aish, Assh in Netherbury [co.

Dorset], 531.
Aiskew, Ajrcoscoghsh [in Bedale],

CO. York, 148.
Aisshlond, Greoffrey, 265.
Aisshton. See Assheton.
Aisthorpe, Asethorp, co. Lincoln,

fee in, 162.
Ake, WilUam de, of Whitby, 72.
Akrise. See Acrise.
Alan. See Fitz Alan.
Alayn. See Aleyn.
Albemarle, Aumarele [Aumale, dep.
Seine-Inferieure], earl of, 189,
191, 192.

, honour of, 157.

Albertini, Alberti, society of mer-
chants of the, 252.
. . . ., in London, 440.

, of Florence, 472-474.

Alboun, Richard, 535.

, of Dunstable, 539.

Thomas, 514.

. . . . , citizen of London, 650.
Aldebury, Aldebury Daroys,
CO. Herts, 511.
deeds dated at, 453, 455.
manor of, 453, 455.
Alcrinton, Alcrynton. See Alkerton.
Aldcliffe, Aldechf [in Lancaster, co.

Lancaster], 500.
Aldeburgh, William de, chivaler,

467.
Aldebury. See Albury.
Aldebury, Walter, canon of St.

Paul's, London, 67.
AldecUf. See Aldchffe.
Aldeford, Richard de, the king's
yeoman and palfreyman, 56.

Cf. Alf ord.

Aldeleme, John de, 98.
Aldenby, WiUiam de, clerk, 183.
Aldenham [co. Hertford], 234, 236,
342.

, Theobaldstreet, Tyteburst

in, 232.
Aldericheseye, Aldrycheseye, John,

peutrer, of London, 78.
Alderminster, Aldermaston, co. Wor-
cester, 383.

GENERAL INDEX.

567

Alderminster — cont.

, Goldicote, Goldecote in, 455,

461.

, Upthrop, Upthorp in, 383.

Aldemey, Aureney, Aumeye, island
of, alien priories in, 496.

, destruction of mills in, 413.

keeper of. See Calveley,

Hugh de.

, receiver and apprower of.

See Appleby, Thomas de.

, rolls of controllers of, 413.

Alderton, Aldryngton, oo. North-
ampton, 208.

, . . . ., fee in, 190.

, CO. Suffolk, advowson of,

234.

Aldewerk, John de, 90.

Aldeworth. See Aldworth.

Aldewyncle. See Aldwinkle.

Aldewyncle, Thomas, 230.

Aldewyne, Thomas, 205.

Aldham, co. Essex, 319.

fee in, 22.

Aldrioh, Wilham, 510.

Aldrycheseye. See Aldericheseye.

Aldryngton. See Alderton.

Aldrynton, John de, 305.

Aldwick [in Pagham] ? Eldebury,
CO. Sussex, 139.

Aldwinkle, Aldewyncle [co. North-
ampton], 360.

Aldworth, Aldeworth, co. Berks,
manor of, 395.

, Estaldeworthe [in Mitf ord],

CO. Northumberland, 507.

Alemajm, John, brother of the hos-
pital of St. John of Jeru-
salem, 26, 27.

Of. Dalmaigne.

Alesbome. See Abiesboume.

Alewyn, AyXoviya, Geoffrey, coroner
of Gloucestershire, 158.

William, 450.

Aleyn, Alayn, John, 531.

, , the father, 80.

, the son, 80.

, Reynold, 442.

, Richard, 156.

, Robert, 426.

, Thomas, 336.

, Warin, 1 56.

, William, cordwainer of Lon-
don, 524.

Aleynson, Aleynesson, John, 247.

, William, of Scotland, 263.

Alfide, Halfide, Alexander, of Essex,
67.

Robert, of London, 113.

^ Thomas, 113.

Alfons, Fernando, 529.

, John, knight, 529.

, Roderigo, 529.

Alford, Richard, 82, 83.

Cf. Aldeford.

Alfox, Benedict, woodmonger, of

London, 281.
Alfres, Roderigo, 529.
Algarkirk, Algerkyrke [co. Lincoln],

parson of. See Ravenser,

John.
Alger, John, 265.
Algerkyrke. See Algarkirk.
Algod, William, parson of Corring-

ham, 507.
alien friars, spies among, 44.

incumbents, 65.

litigants, provision of counsel

for, 130.

merchants, protection of, 422.

priories, 128, 423.

spies, 44, 139.

Aliene, AUiene, Thomas, of Ashby,

198, 202.
aliens, 413.

, taxation of, 167.

Alkebarewe, Alkebarowe, John de,

of Pinchbeck, 62.
Thomas, M.A., of Oxford,

476.
Alkerton, Alcrinton, Alcrynton, co.

Oxford, 455, 461.
Alkham, John, cousin of WilUam

Archer, 316.
Allensmore, co. Hereford, Mere

Court, Mere in, 351.
Aller, Aire [co. Somerset], parson of.

See Vyriour, William.
AUerthorp, Lawrence de, clerk, 348.
Allerton, John, 222.
AHesley, co. Warwick, manor of,

188, 189.
AUesley, WiUiam, 122.
AUestre, Nicholas, of Rotherham,

357.
Allexton, Adelokiston, Adelokston,

Adloxton, CO. Leicester, fee

in, 190, 191.

, manor of, 149.

, rector of. See Shepesheved,

Thomas de.
Allhallows in Hoo, co. Kent, 468.
AUiene. See Aliene.
Allington, Athelyngton, co. Dorset,

manor of, 129.
Allocott, Adelescote [in Wellington],

CO. Salop, 483.
Aknain, merchants of, 54.
almonds, 291.
Alne [CO. York], 391.

568

GENERAL ENDEX.

Alne — cont.

Tollerton in, 391.

Alnesboume, Alesbome [in Nacton,
CO. Sugolk], prior of, 510.

Alnwick, Alnewyk [co. Nortliumber-
land], abbot of, 32, 151.

Alpheton [oo. Suffolk], 356.

Aire. See AUer.

Alrinton. See Arlington.

Alston, Thomas, 111.

Althorpe [co. Lincoln], parsons of.
See Spaigne, Nicholas de ;
Stanwyg, William.

Alton, Aulton [co. Hants], 556.

, Holton [in Rock], co. Wor-
cester, fee in, 493.

Baxnes, Aulton Bemers, co.

Wilts, advowson of, 236.

, . . . ., manor of, 236.

Alton, John, of Froyle, 526.

Alvythele. See Aveley.

Alwys, John, 195.

Alyngton, Alice wife of Robert de,
99.

, Robert de, 99.

Cf. Athelyngton.

Amberden. See Hamperden.

Ambleside, Hamelsate, co. West-
moreland, 144.

Ambleston, co. Pembroke, Wood-
stock, Wodestoke in, 506.

Ambresbury. See Amesbury.

Ambreston, John, 336.

Ambrosden, co. Oxford, Amcott,
Amecote in, 55.

Amenos, Amald, merchant of
Catalonia, 196.

Ament, Richard, capper, 523.

Amersham, Amondesham, Amounde-
sham, CO. Buckingham, ad-
vowson of, 25.

, fee in, 24.

Wlielpleyes and Semanes in,

483.

Amesbury, Ambresbury [co. Wilts],
manor of, 154.

Am.ondeeliam. See Amersliam.

Amondesham, John, coroner of

Surrey, 140.
Amotbrigge. See Eamont Bridge.
Amoundemess, Aymondimesse

forest, CO. Lancaster, election
of verderer of, 312.
Amoundesham. See Amersham.
Amour, John, 522.
Amyas, John de, 65, 66.

, Waiter, 135.

, clerk, 106, 248, 249,

286, 287, 433.
Amys, Sara, 177.

Anandale. See Annandale.
ancient demesne, privilege of, 36.
Ancroft, William de, 133.
Andover, co. Hants, 258.

, deed dated at, 258.

, i^riory of, 43.

, . . . . , prior and convent of,

251, 256.
Andrew, Andreu, Andru, James,
citizen of London, 132, 133,
230, 231.

, Lewis, Lombard, attorney of

merchants of Florence, Cata-
lonia and Piacenza, 329.

, , of Florence, 94, 99.

, , merchant, 54.

, Nicholas, 360.

, William, 366.

, . . . . , bishop of Achonry,

165.

See Fitz Andrewe.

Andriaco, John de, monk of Holy

Trinity, York, 183.
Andru. See Andrew.
Anegos. See Angus.
Anescote. See Ascote.
Anesty. See Ansty.
Angos. See Angus.
Angoumois, Engemoys [France],

254.
Angreham. See Ingram.
Angus, Anegos, Angos [Forfarshire],
earl of. See Umframville,
Gilbert de.
An-hunoc, Hannynyok, co. Cardigan,

commote of, 406.
Anjou, Anjow [France], 254, 316.
Annandale, Anandale [Dumfries-
shire. Scotland], constable of
lordship of. ^ee Stapelton,
William de.
Annore, Richard, warden of St.
Katherine's chapel, Wan-
borough, 534.
Ansehni, Francis, of Majorca, ship

master, 196.
Ansty, Anesty, Elizabeth wife of
Robert de, 68.

Jolin, vicar of Cricklade,

100.

Robert de, 68.

Antioche, John, 267, 460.
Antoyn, Antonii, Antony, Bernard,
172.

, merchant of the

society of the Strozzi in
London, 440.

, of the society of Paz-

zinus de Strozzis, of Florence, '
472, 474.

GENERAL INDEX.

669

Ap. See Adam, Appoelyn, Eynoun,
Owayn, Frees, Rees, Waryn.

Apethorp, Philip de, Philip, parson
of Houghton, 549.

, . . . . , parson of Little Cas-

terton, 169.

, William de, coroner of Lin-
colnshire, 497.

Apley, CO. Lincoln, Kingthorpe,
Kynthorp in, 153.

Appelby. See Appleby.

Appilthwayt. See Applethw aite.

Appilton, Adam de, chaplain, 163.

Appleby, Appelby, co. Leicester, fee
in, 190, 191.

, CO. Lincoln, 472.

, CO. Westmoreland, 53.

, Hilton, Heltonbacoun

and Kirkber, Kirkebergh in,
53.

Appleby, Appelby, Edmund de, 468.

, knight of the shire of

Derby, 428.

, John de, 517.

, dean of St. Paul's,

London, 517, 523.

, Thomas de, bishop of Car-
lisle, 268, 313, 314.

, receiver and apprower

of Guernsey, Sark and Alder-
ney, 413.

William de, 190, 191.

Applethwaite, Appilthwayt [in Win-
dermere], CO. Westmoreland,
144.

Appoelyn, David, 327.

apprentices of the king's court, 210,
211.

Apuldrefeld, Henry, Henry de, 98.

Joan wife of Henry de, 98.

Aquitaine, 114, 316, 444, 535.

prince of. See Edward.

, seneschal of. See Felton,

Thomas de.

Aragon. See Arragon.

arbalesters, 165.

Archath. See Ardcath.

Archebaud, Erchebaud, Erchebauld,
Piers, 205.

....... Richard, of Stanwick, 203.

.William, 64.

, assewer, 258.

, . . . . , the king's serjeant and

assewer, 393.

Archenfield, Irchenfeld [co. Here-
ford], lord of. See Talbot,
Gilbert.
Archer, John Alkham son of Cristioa
sister of William son of
William, 316.

Archer — oont.

, WilUam, 316.

Archereston. See Aroherstown.

archers, 389.

, EngMsh, in Ireland, 1 70.

Archerstown, Archereston [in Lis-
downey, co. Kilkenny],
Ireland, 46.

Archyngworth. iS'ee Arthingworth.

Ardcath, Archath [co. Meath], Ire-
land, presentations to church
of, 152.

Ardelay. See Ardleigh.

Ardenbourch. See Aardenburg.

Arden Hall, ArdemehaUe in Horn-
I don [on the Hill], co. Essex,

I manor of, 521.

1 Arderne, Henry de, 55, 341.

....... . . . ., guardian of the peace

and justice of oyer and ter-
miner in Warvvickshire, 474.

, John, 245.

, Roger de, 93.

, Walter, 360, 453, 455, 464,

! 514, 515.

, WilUam, of Kent, 217.

ArdernehaUe. See Arden HaU.

Ardleigh, Ardelay, co. Essex, fee in,
22.

Argentem, Agnes wife of John, 157.

, John, 157. '• ■

, .... son of John, 157.

Argentems in Melbourne, co. Cam-
bridge, manor of, 157.

Arkesden, Arkisdene, co. Essex,'
Wigpet, Wikepet in, 22.

Wood HaU, WodehaUe in,

169.

Arlington, AMnton [in Bibury], co.
Gloucester, fee in, 307, 308.

Armes, Richard des, 218.

Armestrang, Armestraungge. See
Armstrang.

armour and arms, 297, 405.

, prohibition of secret sale of,

358.

Armourer, Giles, 359.

arms, bearing of, 287.

, seal of, 452.

Armstrang, Armestrang, Armes-
traungge, Adam, 482.

, Roland, 532.

Amald. See Arnold.

Amaut, WilUam, of Mont Valour,

114.
Amays, John, 275, 276.
Amcott, Amecote [in Ambrosden, co. ■

Oxford], 55.
Arnold, Amald, John, 224.

, .... son of, deBrunby, 163.

570

GENERAL INDEX.

Arnold — cont.

, Richard, goldsn-dth, of Lon-
don, 207.
Arondell, Aroundell. See Arundel.
Arquato, Bartholomew do, son of

Peter, notary public, 196.
Arragon, Aragon, king of. See

Peter IV.
arrays, 349, 492.

Arrington, Arujmgton, Arwyngton,
CO. Cambridge, 250, 323, 349.

, nianor of, 67.

arrows, 385.

arson in time of peace, 386.

Arthingworth, ArchjTigworth, co.

Northampton. 228.
Arthur, Arthour, Richard, 307.
artillery, 385.
Arturet, WilUanr de. 54.
Arundel, Arondell [oo. Sussex], earl

of. See FitzAlan, Richard.
Arimdel, Arondell, Aroundell, Arun-
dell, Brendell, Daroundell,
Danmdell, Edmund. Ednumd
de 551

., , .'..., knight, 227, 229, 329,

413, 414, 511.

, Eleanor wife of John, 145.

, John, John de, 145.

, knight, 331, 432.

....... . . . . , . . . . , son of Richard,

earl of Arvmdel, 251, 458.

, Richard de, 50.

, Roger, lord of Halse, 6.

, Thomas de, bishop of Ely,

74, 479.

Cf. FitzAlan.

Aruyngton, Arwyngton. See Arring-
ton.
Aschefeid. See Asshfeld.
Ascombe, WilUam, of London, 332.
Ascot under Wychwood, Astcote, co.

Oxford, manor of, 28.
Ascote, Anescote [in Pattishall], co.
Northampton, manor of, 175,
374.
Ase. See Ace.
Asethorp. See Aisthorpe.
Ash, Asshe [in Louth, co. Louth],
Ireland, manor of, 238, 239,
243, 245.

next Ridley, Asshe, co.

Kent, raanor of, 186.
Ashby, Assheby [co. Leicester], 198,
202.

, Askeby, co. Suffolk, 247.

, Canons, co. Northampton,

prior of, 294.

, Castle, Assheby Davy, co.

Northampton, fee in, 189.

Ashby — cont.

, Cold, Coldassheby, co.

Northampton, 315.
de la Zouoh, Assheby la

Zouclie [co. Leicester], lord

of. See Zouche, Hugh la.
Ashcombe, Asshcombe [in Weston

super Mare], co. Somerset, fee

in, 307.
Ashdon, Asshedon, Asshedoun, co.

Essex, 76, 203.

, manor of, 116, 117, 223.

, Over HaU, Overhall in, 76.

Asheldham, Asshildham, co. Essex,

fee in, 22.

, manor of, 1 6, 1 7.

Ashendon, co. Buckingham, PolU-

cott, Pehcote, Policote in, 91.
Ashford, Asshetesford, co. Kent,

manor of, haywardwyk of,

47.

, . . . . , issues of, 47.

, keeper of, 47.

AshiU, Asshele, Asshle, co. Norfolk,

manor of, 187, 188, 286.
Ashingdon, Asshjmdon, co. Essex,

179.
Ashley, Asshelee, co. Cambridge, 108,

201.
, Asshele [in Ringwood, co.

Hants], baiUfi of. See WiUe,

Luke.
Ashton, Assheton, Aston, Esshton [in

Lancaster], co. Lancaster, 38.

, , fee in, 500.

, . . . ., manor of, 38, 144.

, Asshton, CO. Somerset, fee

in, 307.
Askeaton, Inskysty [co. Limerick,

Ireland], manor of, 145, 146.
Askeby. See Ashby.
Askeby, Richard, parson of Work-
ington, 150.

, Walter de, clerk, 540.

, WilUam, WiUiam de, 234,

240.

Cf. Assheby.

Asketyn, Alice wife of John, 434,

435.

, John, 434, 435.

Askham, Brian, Askham, co. York,

manor of, 155.
Askwyth, John de, 337.
Aslakby, Alice wife of Ralph de,

331.
AsphuU, John, 456.
Asschewelle. See Asshewell.
Assh. See Aish.

Asshboumhamme. See Assheboum-
ham.

GENERAL INDEX.

571

Asahcombe. See Ashcombe.

Asshe. ;S'ee Ash.

Asshe, Walter, 173.

Asshebome, Asshebume, William,

William do, 283.
, ... ., chaplain, 231, 232.

, of London, merchant,

344.

Assheboumham, Asshboumhamnae,
Asshebomham, Asshebourne-
ham., Assheburnham., Roger
de, Roger, 107, 108, 109, 111,
201,207,446,447, 521, 531.

Asshebume. See Asshebome.

Assheburnham. See Assheboum-
ham.

Assheby. See Ashby.

Assheby, John, son of Margery sister
of Richard de Braundeston,
142.

Cf. Askeby.

Assheden, WiUiam de, of Long Wit-
tenham, 350.

Asshedon, Asshedoun. See Ash-
don.

Asshefeld. See Asshfeld.

Assheford, William, 224.

Asshele. See AshiU, Ashley.

Asshelee. See Ashley.

Assheman, William, 113.

Asshetesford. See Ashford.

Assheton. See Ashton.

Assheton, Aisshton, Asshton, Aston,
Essheton, Hugh de, justice of
assize in Gloucestershire, 276.

, John, John de, citizen of

York, 433.

, . . . ., palfreyman, 524.

, Richard de, coroner of Lan-
cashire, 296.

, Robert de, 303, 307, 368,

469.

.: , ..... justiciary of Ireland,

170, 171.

, .knight, 96, 444, 462,

484.

,....,...., of Gloucester-
shire, 205.

, . . . . , . . . . , the chamber-
lain, 466.

, . . . . , ..... the king's but-
ler, 292, 293.

, . . . . , ..... the treasurer.

270, 272. 281, 302, 339, 363,
433, 444.

WiUiam. William de. clerk.

332. 341, 461.

, . . . . , son of Katherine atte

Charabre, 29.

Assheton under Lyme, John de, 619.

Asshewell. Asschewelle. Asshwell,
John. John de. 92. 457.

, . . . . , of Nottinghamshire,

518.

, ...., the king's serjeant,

363.

Asshfeld, Aschefeld, Asshefeld, John,
j chaplain, 326.

, Robert de, 234, 355, 356,

537-539.
I Asshildham. See Asheldham.
\ Asshle. See Ashill.

Asshton. See Assheton, Ashton.

Assliurst, John, 281.

Asshwell. See Asshewell.

Asshyndon. See Ashingdon.

Assington. Aston, co. Suffolk, manor
of, 351, 354-356.

Astcote. See Ascot.

Astele. See Astley.

Astelegh, Astelee, Alice daughter of
Robert de, 328.

, Peter, 225.

, Robert son of Hugh de, 328.

, Roger son of Robert de, 328.

Astelyn, Henry, 272.

Astery, Rotelyn de, servant of the
prince of Wales, 470.
I Astewyk. See Astwyk.

Asthorp, WilUam, knight of the shire
1 of Devon, 537.

Astley, Astele [co. Worcester], alien
priory of, 128.

.Vston Cantlow, Cauntelowe, co.
Warwick, manor of, 188, 189.

, , Sheffield, Shefhull in,

191, 192.

Flamville, Aston, co. Lei-
cester, fee in, 190, 191.

Rowant, Aston Rohant [co.

Oxford], deeds dated at, 539.

, lord of. See Cham-

pemoun, Richard,

, Copcourt, Coppecote

and other places named in,
539.

sub Edge, co. Gloucester,

Norton in, 455.

upon Trent [co. Derby], par-
son of. See Cotton, Henry de.

See Ashton, Assington,

Munslow.
Aston. See Assheton.

Astwood, Astwode [in Wichbold], co.
Worcester, fee in, 493.

Astwyk, Astewyk, Henry, of Hert-
fordshire, 88.

, Roger de, 39.

Asty. Henry, Henry de, 396, 397,
467.

572

GENERAL INDEX.

Asty, Henry — cont.

, . . . . , chief baron of the

exchequer, 495.

, , justice, 299, 300.

, of Heckington, 202.

Athelney, Atheljmgnye [in Ling],
CO. Soraerset, abbot and con-
vent of, 251.

Athelyngton. See Allington.

Athelyngton, William, 543.

Cf. Alyngton.

Atherton, Henry de, of Hindley, 334.

Athol, AthoU [Perthshire], earl of.
See Strabolgi, David de.

Atkynnes, Robert, 92, 93.
A.ton, William de, 329.

. . . . , . . . . , guardian of the peace
and justice in the East Riding
of Yorkshire, 4G5, 555.

Atte. iSee Barnet, Barre, Bere,
Bergh, Bothe, Boure, Bourne,
Bregge, Brigge, Brvigge,
Bi.u'we, Capel, Celer, Chambre,
Chert, Churehe, Comer,
Crosse, Dene, Fenne, Forde,
Frithe, Gappe, Gate, Gore,
Grene, Grove, Hale, Halle,
Hangre, Hegge, Hethe, HiUe,
Hoo, House, Hulle, Hyde,
Kirke, Knyhtes, Lathe, Lee,
Legee, Lithe, Lye, March,
Mede, Melle, Merk, Mersh,
Milne, More, Nasshe, Oke,
Park, Penne, Pirye, Pole,
Ponde, Pye, Rewe, Riddyng,
Rithe, Stile, Strete, Suthend,
Taberd, WaUe, Water, Welde,
Welle, Wente, Whitebrigge,
Wike, Wode, Wodeton,
Yate.

Atteflete, William, 426.

Attewatre, Andrew, 426.

Cf. Bythewater, Water.

Aubrey, Aubray, Aubry, Andrew,
clerk to receive recognizances
of debt in London, 235.

, . . . . , pepperer, of London,

351.

, Elizabeth wife of John, 83.

, John, 27, 358, 362, 424, 461.

, . . . . , alderman of London,

332, 341.

, . . . . , citizen of London, 204,

253, 256, 331.

, . . . . , merchant of London,

41, 440.

, , of London, 235, 276.

, . . . . , sherifi of London, 358.

son of Andrew, 351,

353.

Aubrey, John son of Andrew — cont.
, , citizen of Lon-
don, 82, 83.

, Maud wife of John, 82.

, Walter, 356, 357.

, , of Fawler, 221.

, William, 2.

Aubyn, Richard, 524.

, . . . . , vicar of Leamington

Hastings, 485.

, William, clerk, 524.

Aucher, Sibyl, abbess of Wilton, 33.
Audele, Audelee, Audeleye, Elizabeth
wife of Nicholas' de, 79, 80,
386, 547.

, Isabel wife of James de, 79.

, James de, 79, 307, 498.

, . . . . , of Heighley, knight,

487.

, Nicholas de, 386, 487.

, . . . . , laiight, 340.

, . . . . , . . . . , lord of Cemaea,

547, 548.

, .... son of James de, of

Heighley, 79, 80.
Audley, co. Stafford, Audley of

Heighley in, 79, 80, 487.
Aug.st, Walter de, verderer of the

forest of Dean, 181.
Aukeland, Aukelond, Richard de, 54.
, Robert de, vicar of Hart-
bum, 35.
Aulton. See Alton.
Aumale, Aumarele. See Albemarle.
Auncell, Auncel, John, 459.

, . . . . , knight of the shire of

Lincoln, 536.
Aunesleye, Hugh de, 511.
, . . . . , escheator in Notting-
hamshire, 494.

, John de, knight, 525.

, . . . . , knight of the shire of

Nottingham, 536.
, Thomas de, of Nottingham-
shire, 525.
Aunger, Michael, 237.
Aunis, Agenoys [France], 254.
A>ire, John, 91.

Aureney, Aumeye. See Aldemey,
Austin friars, friars hermits of the
order of St. Augustine. See
friars.
Austjm, John, chaplain, 196.
Autryve, William, 461.
Auvergne [France], 254.
Avebury, co. Wilts, Beckhampton,
Bakamton in, 124.

, West Kennet, WestkenetS'

in, 520.
Aveley, Alvythelo, co. Essex, 244.

GENERAL LNDEX.

573

Aveley — cont.

, Bumpsted Hall, Bumpstede-

halle in, 23.
Avene. See Avon.
Avenel, Avenell, John, knight, 63,

66.
^ , knight of the shire of

Cambridge, 429.

, of Gamlingay, 517.

Averham [oo. Nottingham], 396.

, manor of, 396.

Avignon, Avinon [France, dep.

Vancluse], 165, 171.
, chapter of the hospital of

St. John of Jerusalem at, 330.
Avon, Avene [in Sopley], co. Hants,

284.
Axholme, Axihohne [co. Lincoln],

Mowbray of, 18, 280.
Aycoscoghsh. See Aiskew.
Ayermyn. See Ayremyn.
Ayete, Ayett, AJan, Alan de, 281, 550.

, . . . . , of Shalstone, 549.

Aylesbviry [co. Buckingham], 244.
Aylesbvuy, John, John de, knight,

245, 266, 267, 354.
, knight of the shire of

Buckingham, 429.
Aylesford, Aillesford, co. Kent, Cos-

ington, Cosyngton in, 101.
, Eccles and Tottington, Tet-

yndon, Totj^ngton in, 607.
Aylesham, Ailsham, John, coroner of

Cambridgeslaire, 1 87.

, Thomas, 471.

, William, clerk, parson of

Lanteglos by CameUord, 384,

385.
Ayleston, Adam de, 525.
Aylewyn. See Alewyri.
Ayhnar, William, 227.
Aylton, John de, parson of Haver-

hiU, 323.
Aymeri, Gilbert, merchant of Lom-

bardy in London, 375.

, ..... of Lucca, 393.

Aymondimesse. See Amoundemess.
Aynho, Eynow, co. Northampton,

manor of, 195, 432.
Ayot St. Lawrence, Laurence, Eyzot,

CO. Hertford, 89, 268.

, manor of, 350.

Ayremyn, Ayermsm, Eirmyn, Er-

myn, Byremyne, Eyrmyn,

John, John de, clerk, 82, 98.
William, keeper of the house

of Converts, 147.

, . . . ., king's clerk, 33.

. , ^ , . . . . , treasurer of Cal-
ais, 404.

Ayremyn, WiUiam — coni.

,...., of Silk Willoughby,

Aysgarth, co. York, Bin-ton, New-
biggin and Thoralby, Thorald-
by in, 138, 144.

Baa, Thomas, 155.

, WiUiam Corbet son of Eliza-
beth sister of Thomas, 155.

Baars, Baas, ECatherine daughter of
John, of Cottisford, 280, 281,
289.

, Roese (Kynbell) wife of

John, 280, 281.

Babbeworthponte. See Babor
bridge.

Babbyngle, BabjTigle, Jolm, clerk,
68, 230.

, . . . . , parson of Deal, 237.

Babeton. See Bapton.

Babor bridge, Babbeworthponte in
Isleworth [co. Middlesex], 214 .

Babraham, Badeburgliam, co. Cam-
bridge, 532.

, Badbiu-ghamhay in, 532.

Babstoke. See Baverstock.

Babyngle. See Babbyngle.

Bache, Thomas, king's clerk, over-
seer of the king's retinues in
Ireland, 389.

Bacheler, Bachiler, John, 1 95.

Ralph, 247.

Backwell, Balavell, co. Somerset,
fees in, 307.

....... parson of. See Lupyete,

Jolin.

bacon pigs, 404.

Bacoun, John, of Broome, 84.

Robert, of Dickleburgh, 400,

491, 492.

Badbury, Baddebury [in Chiseldon,
CO. Wilts], 534.

Badby, Baddeby [co. Northampton],
78.

Baddebury. See Badbury.

Baddeby. See Badby.

Baddeby, John de, 219.

, Thomas de, treasurer of Ire-
land, 312, 355.

Badeburgham. See Babraham.

Badelkyng. See Balking.

574

GENERAL INDEX.

Badewe, Badwe, Hugh de, knight,
196, 446, 447, 530.

, , of Essex, 82

83.

, John, 510.

Badham, John de, of Gloucester-
shire, 83.

Badmondisfield, Badmondesfeld [in
Wickhambrook], co. Suffolk,
manor of, 187, 188.

Badsworth, oo. York, Upton in, 148.

Badwe. See Badewe.

Bagepuz, John de, 190, 191.

Bagge, Joan, 143.

John, 143.

, .... son of John, 143.

Baggridge, Bakerich [in Wellow], co.
Somerset, fee in, 307.

Baildon, Bayldon, co. York, 59.

Baill', Martin de, 162.

Bailly, Baylli, Henry, burgess of
Southwark in parliament,
430.

, Jolm, of Southam, 461.

Bainton, Baynton, co. York. 233.

, manor of, 148.

Baion, Baioun. See Bayonne.

Bakamton. See Beckliampton.

Bakenholme, John, 329.

Baker, John, 178, 524.

, . . . . , chaplain, 309.

, . . . . , j)arson of Eastwell,

178.

, .... son of John, of Withers-
field, 366,

, Nicholas, of Middleton, 355.

, Richard, 551.

, Robert, 222, 542.

, Thomas, master of the

Seinte Marie cogg, 387.

Bakerich. See Baggridge.

Bakesterfeld in Esshescogh, co. Lan-
caster, fee in, 500.

Baketon, Thomas, 198, 199.

, , clerk, 116, 117, 203.

Wilham, 203.

, clerk, 116, 117.

Bakewell, Banc well, Nicholas de,
225, 226.

Bakhous, John, 100.

Bakwell. See Backwell.

Balbo, John, 73.

Baldewyne, John, 235, 237, 343, 344.

, Wilham, Wilham de, saddler,

of London, 332, 341, 461.

Baldoyle, Balidoyle [co. Dublin],
parhament at, 10.

Baldrit, Wihiam, of London, mason,
344.

Baldyngdon. See Baldyngton.

Baldjmghore. See BaUinger.
Baldyngton, Baldjmgdon, Baldyn-!

ton, Johnde, 148.
, . . . . , guardian of the peace

and justice of oyer and ter-
miner in Oxford, 340.
, keeper of St. FridesT

wide's priory, Oxford, 15, 38.
Bale, William, of Canterbury, 205.

Cf. Bayle.

Bahdoyle. See Baldoyle.
BaUgary. See Garristown.*
Balking, Badelkyng [in UfHngton, co.

Berks], 425.
BaUe, Nicholas, 215.
Ballerig', Henry de, 500.
Ballesham. See Balsham.
BaUinger, Baldynghore by Massyng-

dene [in Great Missenden], co.

Buckingham, fee in, 24.
Ballygunner, BeUiconar, co. Water-
ford, manor of, 298.
Balscote [in Wroxton], co. Oxford,

455, 461.
Balsham, Ballesham, co. Cambridge,

343.
Balahangels, William de, 510.
Balygary. See Garristown.
Balymund, Baylemond, William, 52,

260.
Bamborough [co. Northumberland],

letters close dated at, 560.
Bampton, co. Oxford, 466.
Bampton, John, John de, 227, 324,

343, 464, 549.
, . . . . , knight of the shire of

Essex, 536.
Banastre, Adam, 354.

, Wilham, 307.

Banbury, Bannebury, John, M.A.,

of Oxford, 476.
, Robert, verderer of Chute

forest, 409.
Bandon [in Beddington, oo. Surrey],

218.
Bangor [oo. Carnarvon], bishop of.

See Gilbert, John.
, bishopric of, guardians of

spiritualities of, 285.
Banke, John del, guardian of the

peace in the West riding of

Yorkshire, 554.
Bannebury. See Banbury.
Bantyngge, John, 510.

Of. Bontyng.

Banyard. See Baynard.

Bapton, Babeton [in Pisherton Dela-

mere], co. Wilts, 323.
Barbour. Barebour, Isabel wife of

Wilham, 65, 66.

GENERAL INDEX.

575

Barbour — cont.

, James, of Boston, 351, 353.

, John, 208.

, son of William, 65.

^ Maud, 66, 66.

, Margaret her servant,

65.

, Robert, Robert le, 248, 252.

, of Bristol, 219.

, ...... of Huntingdon, 329.

of Ware, 543.

Walter, 74.

Barde, Durand son of John, 244.

Joan wife of John, 12, 244.

John, 244.

Bardeby. See Bardesby.
Bardefeld. See Barfield.
Bardenaye. See Bardney.
Bardesby, Bardeby, John de, clerk,

162.
, William de, parson of Ard-

cath, 152.
Bardesey. See Bardsey.
Bardeston. See Bradeston.
Bardney, Bardenaye, co. Lincoln,

abbot of, 161, 162.
Bardolf, Robert, 534.
, WiUiam, lord of Wormegay,

349.
Bardsey, Bardesey [eo. Carnarvon],

abbot and convent of, 405,

406.
Barebour. See Barbour.
Barentyn, Andrew, 281, 289.
Baret, Agnes, wife of John Forstall,

of Bexley, 248.

Henry, 267, 460, 550.

, Simon, 470.

'. William, merchant of Lon-
don, 41.
Barewe, James de, son of Maud Cole-
man, 34.

•. Of. Barowe, Barwe, Burwe.

Barewelle. See Barwell.
Bareworth. See Barwythe.
Barfield, Great, Great Bardefeld [co.

Essex], 246.
Little, Little Bardefeld [co.

Essex], 246.
Barford St. Martin, Bereford St.

Martin by Wilton, co. Wilts,

241, 518.

, deeds dated at, 241.

, manor of, 432, 518, 527,

528.
Barfot, Richard, 96.
Barham, Bergham [co. Suffolk], 514.
Barker, Johii, chaplain, vicar of

Westbury, 550.
. . .... ..., Ralph, of Dore, 284.

Barker — cont.

, Richard, of Daventry, 78.

Barking, Berkyng, co. Essex, 82, 204.

, abbess and convent of, 555.

Barkway, co. Hertford, Newsella,
Neweseles in, lord of. See
Scales, Roger.

Barlee, Barle, John, of Wykes by
Newport, 358.

, Roger de, 24.

barley, 97, 208, 209, 349.

, palm, rent of, 176.

BarUngs, Barlynges, co. Lincoln, 472.

, abbot of, 72, 162.

Barmbrough, Bameburgh, co. York,
manor of, 538.

Barmby, Bameby by Pocldington
[CO. York], 560.

Bamabe, Robert, 472.

Bamdeslegh. See Bamsley.

Bameburgh. See Barmbrough.

Bameburgh, Roger de, clerk, 212.

Bameby. See Barmby.

Bamet, Friem, co. Middlesex, Hal-
wick, Halewyk in, 266.

Bamet, Thomas atte, 97.

Barnetby le Wold, Bernetby [co. '
Lincoln], 451.

Bameton. See Barrington.

Bameton, John de, parson of Little
SheUord, 343.

Barneville, Barnevylle, John, 116.

, Thomas, 13, 14.

Barn Hall, Berwaldon [in Layer
Marney], co. Essex, deed
dated at, 453.

manor of, 453, 455.

Bamham Broom, Bemham, co.
Norfolk, fee in, 24, 25.

Bamingham, Town, Bemyngham,
Curzon, Curzoun [co. Norfolk],
354-356.

Bamolds\vick, co. York, Admorgill,
Admergill in, 16.

Barnsley, Barndeslegli [eo. Glouces-
ter], 228. ■

Bamston, Bemeston, co. Essex, 244.

, fee in, 22.

Barnwell, Bemewelle, co. Northamp-
ton, deeds dated at, 266.

, manor of, 181, 266.

barons, exemption of, from contribu-
tion to expenses of knights of
the shire, 414.

, . . . . , from jury service, 52.

barony, service of moiety of one

fee of, 144.
Baroun, John, 526.

, . . . ., draper, 196.

, . . . . , the younger, 1 36,

576

GENERAL INDEX.

Barowe. See Barrow.
Barowe, John de, 471.

, , clerk, 433.

, WiUiamde, 471.

Of. Barewe, Barwe, Burwe.

Barre, Hildebrand, 512.

, John, 78,283.

, atte, 89, 92, 349.

, Thomas de la, 350.

Barrington, Bameton, co. Cam-
bridge, 250, 323, 549.
, Baryngton in Soutpedarton

hundred, co. Somerset, manor

of, 204.
Barrow, Berew [in Cottesmore], co.

Rutland, manor of, 361, 364.
, Gumey, Mynchenbarwe

priory [co. Somerset], nun of.

See Gascelyn, Christina.
, North and South Barwe, co.

Somerset, manor of, 227.
upon Humber, Barowe, co.

Lincoln, fee in, 162.
upon Soar, Barwe upon Sore,

CO. Leicester, manor of, 140.
Barrowby, Berghby [co. Lincoln],

parson of. See Hudde,

Henry.
Barry, John, 190.

Thomas son of Philip, 389.

Barsale, Wilham de, 551.
Barsham, co. Suffolk, 234.
Barstable, Barstaple hundred, co.

Essex, constable of, 6.
Barstaple, John, merchant of Bristol,

412.
Bartaille, William, 250.

Cf. BataiUe.

Barthon. See Barton.
Bartlesden. See Basildon.
Bartlow, Berkelowe [co. Cambridge],

76.

advowson of, 76.

, manor of, 76.

Barton, Berton [co. Cambridge], 110.

, CO. Lincoln, fee in, 161.

CO. Westmoreland, manor

of, 165.
, . . . . , Trestermount, Tros-

tormond in, 165.
, Earl's, Barthon, Barton, co.

Northampton, 35.

, fees in, 189, 190.

in the Beans, Barton, co.

Leicester, fees in, 190, 191.
on Humber, upon Humbre

[co. Lincoln], 329, 333, 351,

443, 445, 451, 540.
, bailiff of. See Louth,

Bjchard de.

Barton on Humber — cont.

, deed dated at, 451.

, lord of, clerk of court

and council of. See Wilugh-
by, Jolm de.

, . . . . , steward of. See

Repynghale, John de.

Stacy, Berton Sacy, co.

Hants, advowson of, 85.

, hundred of, 85.

, manor of, 85.

, miUat, 85.

, Steeple, Barton St. John, co.

Oxford, manor of, 293.
Barton, John de, John, 78, 173, 274,
278

, ..'.., of Rydale, 334, 335.

, . . . . , parson of Leckhamp-

stead, 525.

, Jordan de, 463.

...,.., . . . . , citizen of London, 69,
78.

, . . . . , service of, in chancery,

398.
, Oliver de, constable of Lin-
coln castle, 261, 262.

, Peter de, clerk, 198, 457.

Thomas de, 50, 51.

, . . . . , king's clerk, 555, 556.

, William, 281.

Of. Berton.

Barwe. See Barrow.
Barwe, Berwe, Thomas, Thomas de,
74.

, chaplain, 196.

, , clerk, 228.

Cf. Barewe, Barowe,

Burwe.
Barwell, Barewelle, co. Leicester, fea
in, 190, 191.

Stapleton, Stapilton in, 1 90-

192.
Barwick, Berwyk co. Somerset, ad-
vowson of chantry of, 1 92, 1 93.
Barwytlie, Bareworth [in Studham],

CO. Bedford, 328.
Baryngton. See Barrington.
Baryngton, John, of Hatfield Broad-
oak, 237.
BasohuTch, co. Salop, Walford in,

173.
Basildon, Bartlesden [in Laindon],

CO. Essex, fee in, 22.
Baskerville, Baskervylle, Joan wife
of Richard, 181, 294.

, John son of Walter, knight,

45.

; Katherine wife of John, 45.

Richard, Richard de, knight,

181,370,490,491.

GENERAL INDEX.

577

Baskervile, Richard — cont.

son of Richard de, 370.

Baspaule. See Batz.
Basset, Bassett, Alice wife of Ralph,
of Sapcote, 361.

, John, 453.

, , of Great Chishall, 358.

, .... son of John, of Chris-

haU, 358.

, Maud, 307.

, Ralph, 140.

, , le Riche, 191, 192.

, , of Drayton, 190, 443,

468.

, , knight, 414.

, of Sapcote, 36.

, , , knight, 260.

Bassingbourn, Bassingbum, Bas-
syngbome, Bassyngbiim, co.
Cambridge, 203, 210.
Bassus, Peter, merchant of Cata-
lonia, 196.
Bassyngbome. See Bassingbourn,

Bassyngbume.
Bassyngboume. See Bassyngbume.
Bassyngbum. See Bassingboume.
Bassyngbume, Bassyngbome, Bas-
syngboume, Robert de, 62.

, Thomas, Thomas de, 24.

, knight, of Hertford-
shire, 211.

, Warin de, of Wimpole, 250,

323.
bastardy, 414.

Bastesford. See Batesford.
bastides, 1.

Basynges, John, knight of tlie shire
of Rutland, 428.

, WilHam, master of St.

Mary's hospital, Strood, 371.

, . . . . , chief master and clerk

of works at Rochester and
Gravesend, 32 1 .
Bat. See Bate.

BataiUe, Bataile, Batayle, BatayUe,
John, 77, 360, 453, 455, 463,
464, 514.

„ , ...., escheator in Essex,

185.

, Ralph, warden of the king's

houses in the manor of El-
tham, 502.

, Thomas, 22, 453, 455, 464,

514.

, . . . . , escheator in Essex,

395, 481, 492, 493.

, . . . . , .... in Hertfordshire,

502.

Cf. Bartaille.

Bate, Bat, John, 472.
Wt. 11824.

Bate, John — cont.

, , bailiff of Lincoln, 226.

, . . . . , merchant of Lincoln,

474.

, of Kirton, 395.

, Philip, 265.

Thomas, 210.

Bateman, John, 199.

, the younger, 228.

, Ralph, 228.

, William, 102, 360, 460.

, of Harleton, 450.

Cf. Batmane, Betemaji.

Batesford, Bastesford, William, 530,

531.

, of Sussex. 411.

Bateshalehulle. See Batsaddle.
Bath [co. Somerset], prior and con-
vent of, 446. ■
Bath and Wells [co. Somerset],

bishop of. See Harewell,

Jolm.
Batheleye, Bathele, John, John de,

195, 270.
Batmane, Robert, of Barton on

Humber, 451.

Cf. Bateman.

Batsaddle, Bateshalehulle [in OrHng-

bury], CO. Northampton, fee

in, 190.
Batz, Baspaule [France, dep. Finis-

tere], 310.
, Ildebas in Brittany [dep.

Loire-Inf6rieure], 416, 417,

489, 490.
Baucwell. See Bakewell.
Baude, Elizabeth (de Gedyng)

daughter of Joan wife of

William le, 507.

, Joan wife of William le, 507.

, John, 105.

, parson of Grantchester,

507.
, Thomas son of William,

knight, 507.
, William le, William, knight,

453, 507.
Baunsile, Joan (de Merton) wife of

John, 292.

, John, 292.

Bautre. See Bawtry.

Baverstock, Babstoke [co. Wilts],

241.
, Hurdcott, Hurdecote in,

241.
Bawtry, Bautre, co. York, manor of,

398.
Bay, the. See Bourgneuf.
Bayford, Beyford, co. Hertford, 239,

242, 243, 446, 447, 531.

CB 37

578

GENERAL INDEX.

Bayford — cont.

, deeds dated at, 446, 447, 531.

, Gasselyns in, 446, 447, 531.

Bayford, Beyford, WiUiam, 397, 457.
Bayldon. iSee Baildon.
Bayle, John, ship's yeoman, 59.

Cf. Bale.

Baylemond. See Balymund.

BayUi. See Bailly.

Baynard, Banyard, Katherine wife of

Thomas, 172.

, Philip, 226, 354.

, Richard son of Thomas, 456.

, Thomas, 172, 240, 453, 456.

, . . . . , verderer of Waltham

forest, 311.
Basmebrig, Robert de, 500.
Baynton, BejTiton [in Edington, co.

Wilts], manor of, 120.

iSee Bainton.

Baynton, William de, 233.
Bayonne, Baion, Baioun, Bayoim

[Prance, dep. Basses-Py-

r^n^es], 149, 254.

liberties of, 398.

mayor, jurats, hundred

peers and commonalty of, 397.

, ship of, 292.

Bays, John, 207, 233, 237, 243, 362,

512, 521.

, Robert, vicar of Yeovil, 79.

Bayton, John, 92, 93.

Bealknap, Belknap, Bellcnappe,

Robert, Robert de, 107, 108,

109, 111, 133, 201, 207, 283.
, . . . ., chief justice of the

Common Bench, 249, 256.

, . . . ., justice, 259.

, ..... .... in eyre in Kent,

80, 81.
, , knight, 270, 273, 332,

456.
beans, 126, 127.
B6ame, Berne [France], 254.
Beauchamp. See Bello Campo.
Beaufitz, Robert, 219.
Beaufront, Beaufrount [in St. Jolin

Lee, CO. Northumberland],

342.
Beaufront, Beaufrount, John, 266.

, . . . ., of Canterbury, 269.

, . . . . , woolmonger, of Lon-
don, 269.
Beaugrant, Beaugraunt, Agnes wife

of John, 143.

, John, 143.

, . . . . , chaplain, 375.

Beaulieu, Richard de, 56.
Beaumaners, Robert, captain of
Morlaix, seal of, 310.

Beaumond, Beaumont. See BeUo

Monte.
Beaumont Chase, Beaumond [by

Uppingham, co. Rutland],

bailiwiok of, 154.
Beaupyne, Beaupeny, Thomas, col-
lector of customs in the port

of Bristol, 480.

, , of Bristol, 502.

Beausamys, William, 465.
Becaneshowe, William de, 533.
Beccles, co. Suffolk, 234.
Bechefeld. See Bitchfield.
Beckenham, Bekenham, co. Kent,

advowson of, 335.

, manor of, 335.

Beckliampton, Bakamton [in Ave-

bury], CO. Wilts, 124.
Becok, Thomas, 341.

Cf. Bocock.

Bedale, co. York, Aiskew, Ay-

coscoghsh in. 148.
Crakehall, CrakhaU in, 138,

144.
, parson of. See Hermes-
thorp, John de.
Beddeford. See Bedeford.
Beddington, BedjTigton, co. Surrey,

339.

, deeds dated at, 218, 339.

, Bandon and other places

named in, 218.
, portioner of church of. See

Carreu. Jolm de.
Bedeford. See Bedford.
Bedeford, Beddeford, John, 333,

341.
, ..... alms Crayford, chap-
lain, 445.
, . . . . , groom of the queen's

chamber, 14.

, William, of London, 445.

Bedell, Adam, of Hoo, 468.

, Henry, 196.

, William, 301.

Bedenhale, Reynold, 336.
Bedewynde, Richard, pepperer, of

London, 522.
Bedford, Bedeford [co. Bedford],

334, 344, .547.

, baihffs of, 344.

, burgesses of, in parliament,

430.

, prison at, 344.

Bedford, earl of. See Coucy, Ingel-

ram de.
Bedford, county of, 63, 204,
241, 244, 344, 352, 359,

540.
, coroners of, 49.

GENERAL INDEX.

579

Bedford, county of — cont.

.escheatorsin. See Broughton,

John ; Otteford, William de ;
Sewale, Thomas.

issues of, 121, 161.

, knights of the shire of, 414,

429.

sheriff of, 37, 49, 121, 161,

210, 274, 278, 280, 336, 344,
414, 438, 54.3.

Bedman, Odo, 14.

Bedmanton, Thomas, 219.

, William, 206, 219, 280.

Bedminster, Bedmynstre, co. Somer-
set, fee in, 307.

Bedyngton. See Beddington.

Bee, Geoffrey, 431.

Beechamwell, Bychamwelle, co. Nor-
folk, advowson of, 308.

Beeches alias Chambirlains, PeUiam
Chambirlains, in Brent Pel-
ham, CO. Hertford, manor of,
453, 455.

Beek, Nicholas, lieutenant of the
constable of Somerton castle,
553.

Cf. Beke.

Beere. See Bere.

Beeston [in Northill and Sandy],
CO. Bedford, 327.

Begyn, John, parson of the church
within Dover castle, 375.

Beke, John, 265.

, . . . . , of Ratcliff e on Soar,

204.

Cf. Beek.

Bekenesfeld, Nicholas de, escheator
in Ireland, 145.

Bekenham. See Beckenham.

Bekenhull. See Bucknell.

Beker5Tig, John de, knight, 426.

, Thomas de, 24.

Beket, John, collector of the tenth
and fifteenth in Somerset, 1.

, William, 95.

Bekyngham, John de, John, es-
cheator in Derbyshire, 162,
188, 189, 317, 409.

, . . . ; , .... in Nottingham-
shire, 162, 193, 396.

, loiight of the shire of

Nottingham, 536.

Bekyrton, Robert de, mercer, of
London, 468.

Belay, William, burgess of Lincoln
in parliament, 429.

Bele, Roger, 336.

Cf. BeUe.

Belers, Beler, James, knight of the
ehire of Leicester, 428, 636.

Belers — cont.

, Roger, knight, 396, 397.

Beleval, Jolin, 464.

Belgrave, Eleanor, of Northampton,

75.
, Peter, parson of Blunham,

543.
Belliouse, John de. 555.

Thomas, 335, 340, 521.

, .. .., knight, 53.

Belknap, Belknappe. See Beal-

knap.
Belle, Adam, of Leake, 87.

, John, of Leake, 87.

, William, 512.

Cf. Bele.

Bellerby, Henry de, 222.
, guardian of the peace

in the North Riding of York-
shire, 555.
Belles, the. See Bell's House.
BelUconar. See BaUygunner.
Bellingham, co. Northumberland,

Bell's House, the BeUes, and

Bowes Hope, the Bowes in,

322.
Bello Campo, Beauchamp, Elizabeth

wife of Jolin de, 220.
, Joan (le Fut) wife of John

de, 157.

John de, John, 220.

, , knight, 280.

, knight of the shire of

Worcester, 536.

of Holt, 157.

, the king's esquire,

keeper of Bridgnorth castle,

160.

Roger de, knight, 466.

, . . . . , . . . . , his chamberlain.

See Rulcwyke, John.
, Thomas de, earl of Warwick,

24, 55, 341, 418, 419, 487.
, . . . . , . . . . , guardian of the

peace and justice of oyer and

terminer in Warwickshire,

474.

, , , the father, 419.

, William de, William, knight,

287, 288, 337.
....... ....,■ justice of oyer and

terminer in Worcestershire,

73.
Bello Monte, Beaumond, Beaumont,

Henry de, 155.

, son of Henry de, 293.

, John de, knight of the shire

of Devon, 429.
, .... son of Henry de,

knight, 495.

580

GENERAL INDEX.

Bello Monte — cont.

, Maxgaret wife of Henry de,

assignment of dower to, 161-
163.

, Richard brotlier of Henry

de. 293.

, Thomas brother of Richard

de, 293.
Bell's House, the Belles [in BelMng-
ham], CO. Northumberland,
322.

Belstede, John, 103.

Beltisford, Ralph de, clerk, 70.

Belton (in Lindsey), co. Lincoln, 17,

18, 30.
, CO. Suffolk, 246.

Belwode, Richard de, 18.

Bench, the Common, chief justice of.
See Bealknap, Robert ; Fyn-
cheden, William de.

, justices of, 4, 9, 30, 36,

52, 62-64, 66-68, 70, 71, 78,
81, 88, 90, 99, 102, 103, 114,
143, 161, 171, 199, 200, 203,
207-209, 212, 217, 235, 245,
256, 273, 276, 282-284, 320,
324, 326, 333, 334, 337, 341,
342, 344-347, 353, 359, 424,
431, 441, 444, 446, 449, 465,
493, 495, 507, 522, 525, 527,
534. 543. 556, 558-561. See
also Fycheden, William ; Ivir-
keton, Roger de ; Thorp,
Robert de.

, See Ireland.

, the King's, justices of, 321.

See also Cavendish. John de ;
Ingelby, Henry de.

Bene, John, coroner of Kent,
194.

Benefield, Benyfeld [co. Northamp-
ton], parson of. See Heton,
John de.

benefit of clergy, 39.

Beneger, Ralph, parson of Donning-
ton, 94.

Benelond. Amald, Fleming, ship
master, 125,

Beneshef, Thomas, burgess of Wal-
lingford in parhament, 537.

Benet, Beneyt, Henry, 470.

Richard, parson of the parish

church within Dover castle,
149, 375.

, William, 213, 214.

Benetoun, Augustine, merchant of
Lucca in London, 478.

Beneyt. See Benet.

Benfleet, Benyflet, co. Essex, fee in,
23.

Benfleet — cont.

, South, Southbeniflet, co.

Essex, 179.
Bengeo, Benghoo, co. Hertford, 455.
Bengges. See Byng.
Benghoo. See Bengeo.
Benliam Valence [in Speen], co.

Berlffl, manor of, 188, 189.
Bennington, Benyngton [co. Lin-
coln], 345.
, Long, Longbenyngton,Long-

bynyngton, Longebenyngton

[co. Lincoln], keeper of the

manor of, 15.

, . . . . , Michael prior of, 139.

Bennyngton. See Benyngton.
Bensington, Bensyngton [co. Ox-
ford], manor of, 408.
Benstede, Edward brother of John

son of John de, 302.

, John son of John de, 302.

Bensyngton. See Bensington.
Bentele, Benteleye. See Bentley.
Bentelowe, John, 444.
Bentham, Alice daughter of Agnes

de, 29.
, Elizabeth daughter of Agnes

de, 29.
Margery daughter of Agnes

de, 29.
Bentley, Bentele, Benteleye, oo.

Hants, 92.

, deed dated at, 92.

[CO. Suffolk], manor of, 321,

544.
Benyfeld. See Benefield.
Benyflet. See Benfleet.
Benyngton. See Bennington.
Benyngton, Bennyngton, Benynton,

John, John de, 24, 279.

, citizen of London, 223.

, ..... Thomas de, monk of

Walden, 186.

Wilham, 4.50.

Benyton, Thomas, of Howbridge,

462.
Berard, William, 234, 511.
Bercotes, Richard de, 396, 397.
Berde, John, .John de, alias Reed,

551, ,552.
, , , . . , burgess of Derby in

parliament, 537.

, Maurice, searcher in the

port of Plymouth, 9.

Cf. Bird.

Berden, Bierdene. Adam, Adam de,
rector of St. Mary at Hill,
London, 89, 92, 259, 266.

, John. John de, 335, 340,

, Qf Essex, 237.

GENERAL INDEX.

581

61,

de,

Berden, John — cont.

, of York, 310.

WiUiam, 447.

Cf. Burden.

Berdeshay, William de, 533.

Bere forest [oo. Hants], keeper of,

397.
Bere, Beere, John atte, burgess of

Southampton, 416.
, Richard, Richard de la,

490, 491.

, , knight, 112, 370.

Robert, 111.

, Thomas, clerk, 358.

Bereford. See Barford.
Bereford, Berford, Baldwin

Baldwin, 551.

, , knight, 432, 528.

, Katherine wife of Richard,

472, 516.
, Richard, of Norwich, 472,

516.

, Simon de, 190, 191.

Berew. See Barrow.
Berewick. See Berwick.
Berewyk, Thomas, 369.
Berford. See Bereford.
Bergadinus, Peter, merchant of

Venice in London, 458.
Bergeveny. See Abergavenny.
Bergeveny, Anne countess of Pem-
broke, dame de, 333.
Bergh, Agnes atte, idiot, 305.

, John atte, 425.

, Margaret daughter of John

son of John Wylot, brother

of Stephen father of Alice

mother of Agnes atte, 305.
Bergham. See Barham.
Berghby. See Barrowby.
Bergholt, West, Bergholt, co. Essex,

238, 459.
Berille, Berylle, Walter, 227.
Berkele, Berkelee, Berkelegh, John

son of Katherine de, 227.
, Katherine de, lady of W^ot-

ton under Edge, 227.
Nicholas de, knight, 227.
Roger de, 349.
Thomas de, 307.

lord of Berkeley, 227.

.... son of Maurice de, 1.
Berkeley, Berkelee [co. Gloucester],

lord of. See Berkele, Thomas

de.
Berkelowe. See Bartlow.
Berkeroles, John, laiight, 327.
Berkhampstead, Little, Little Berk-

hampstede, co. Hertford, 239,

242, 243.

Berkhampstead, Little — cont.

, deeds dated at, 242, 243.

, manor of, 239, 242, 243.

Berldiamstede, Henry, 511.

Berlts, county of, 217, 221, 256,

517, 540.

, coroners of, 131, 301, 404.

escheators in. See Ham-
ham, Oliver ; Somerton,

Nicholas.
guardians of the peace and

justices of oyer and terminer

in, 350.
knights of the shire of, 429,

536.
, sheriff of, 57, 131, 137, 212,

252, 301, 337, 350, 404.

, taxation in, 42, 206.

Berkyng. See Burking.

Berkyng, Burkyng, Richard de,

draper, 516.
Berland, Christina wife of William,

227, 228.

, WiUiam, 227, 228.

Bermyngham, Bermyngeham, Fulk

de, knight. 111.
, John de, knight of the shire

of Buckingham, 536.
, Thomas de, Thomas, knight

of the shire of Warwick, 536.

, . . . ., of London, 281.

Bernad, Peregrin, 190.
Bernak. See Llanfrynach.
Bernak, Henry de, rector of Box-
\ worth, 348.

, William de, knight, 360.

Bernard, John, escheator in War-
wickshire, 35.

, Nicholas, 84.

, Richard, guardian of the

peace in the North Riding of

Yorkshire, 555.
, . . . . , verderer of Galtrys

forest, 5.
BemardcasteUe, John de, clerk,

107, 110.
Bemers, Berneres, John, John de,

knight, 22, 23.
Reynold, parson of Debden,

259.
Bemes, John, John de, 68.
, alderman of London,

259.
, . . . ., citizen of London, 77,

82, 83, 110, 320.

, Richard, 441.

Bemesljy, Robert, 472.
Bemeston. See Bamston.
Bemetby. See Bametby.
Bemetby, Robert, Robert de, 457.

682

GENERAL INDEX.

Bernetby, Robert — oont.

, . . . . , of Barton on Humber,

451.

Bemewelle. See Barnwell.

Berneye, Robert de, 354-356.

, Walter de, 515.

Bemhara. See Barnliam.

Bemliam, Andrew Bomond nephew
of Hugh de, 515.

, Walter de, 24.

Cf. Burnliain.

BernoUis, Jolin de, 327.

Bernyngham. See Barningham.

Berrington, co. Salop, Betton
Strange, Straunge Betton in,
176, 314.

Berry [France], 254.

Bertelet, Robert, of Dorset, 411.

Berthorp. See Burythorpe.

Berton. iS'ee Barton.

Berton, John, of Hertfordshire, 242.

, , of Holbom, 284.

Cf. Barton.

Bertram, Ellen daughter of Robert
de, knight, 74.

Berughby, John de, of Northamp-
tonshire, 241.

Berwaldon. See Bam Hall.

Berwe. See Barwe.

Berwick upon Tweed, Berewick upon
Twede, 441, 442.

, chamberlain of. See Bolton,

John de.

Berwicks, Berwyk [in High Easter],
CO. Essex, fee in, 22.

Berwyk. See Barwick. Berwicks.

Berwyswode. See Bruce Grove.

Berylie. See Berille.

Bescote, Richard, of Salop, 358.

Beseby, Richard de, 451.

Beselay. See Bisley.

BesevyUe, Agnes, 511.

, John son of John, of Pit-
stone, 511.

Cf. Bosevile.

Besford, Alexander de, 522.

Bessford, Besseford [ia Shawbury],
CO. Salop, manor of, 294.

Best, John, 279.

Betchworth, East, Estbechesworth,
CO Surrey, 370.

, West, Westbechesworth, co.

Surrey, manor of, 370.

Beteman, WilUam, 547.

Cf. Bateman.

Bethewater. See Bythewater.

Betleshangre. See Betteshanger.

Betoyne, John son of John de, 512.

, , painter, of Lon-
don, 516, 517.

Beto3me, John — cont.

, .... son of Thomas de,

goldsmith of London, 516.
Juliana (de Thame) daugh-
ter of Thomas son of Richard

son of William, 512, 516.
Richard eon of William,

512.

, Thomas de, 516.

Betteshanger, Betleshangre, co.

Kent, manor of, 164.
Betton Strange, Straunge Betton [in

Berrington], co. Salop, manor

of, 176, 314.
Beuchyn, Leonard, of London, 99.
Bevercotes, Richard de, 318.
Beverlaco, Beverle, Beverlee, Bever-

leye. Amice wife of John de,

2, 156, 157, 367, 394.
, John de, .Jolm. 324, 327,

367, 470, 534, 551.

, . . . . , citizen of London, 351.

, ..... constable of Leeds

castle, 396.

, . . . . , esquire, 259.

, . . . ., keeper of Eltham, 15,

16, 156. 157.

, of Penliridge, 526.

, ..... the king's esquire,

394, 39.5, 414, 415, 423.

Richard de, 471.

, Robert de, 471.

, ..... canon of St. John's

college, Beverley, 520.
, Thomas de, of Beverley,

520.
Beverley [co. York], 520.
, St. John's collegiate church,

canons of. See Beverlaco,

Robert de ; Chesterfeld,

Richard de.
Beverleye. See Beverlaco.
Beverstone, co. Gloucester, castle

and manor of, 227.
Bevyle, John, of Woolesdon, knight

of the shire of Cornwall, 429.
Bexley, Bixle, co. Kent, 207, 248.
, Doune and Dounegrove in,

248.
Bevford. See Bayford.
Beylam, Edmund, clerk, 283, 284.

, Robert, 283, 284.

Beylham, Maud de, of Cambridge, 62.
Beynton. >Se€ Baynton.
Beyvyn, John, 78.
Bibury, co. Gloucester, Arlington,

Ahinton in, 307, 308.
Bicheuestoke. See Chewstoke.
BickenhiU, co. Warwick, Lyndon in,

255,

GENERAL INDEX.

583

Bicker, BiJcer, Biker in Holand, By-
ker, CO. Iiincoln, manor of,
202, 395, 480.
Bicknor, Bykenore, co. Gloucester,

manor of, 395.
Bidborough. Bytteberugh, co. Kent,

107, 201.
Biddlesden, Bitelesden [co. Bucking-
ham], abbot of, 191, 192.
Bideford, Bydeford, co. Devon, fee

in, 308.
Bideford, Thomas son of Richard de,

knight, 514.
Bierdene. See Berden.
Bigorre, Bigore [division of Gascony,

France], 254.
Biker. See Bicker.
Bikerstath, Adam de, 245.
Bilchangre. See Birchanger.
Billericay, Billirica [co. Essex], 136.
Billing, BilljTig, Little, co. North-
ampton, fee in, 1 89.
Billingford, alias Prilleston, Prylles-
ton, Purleston, Pyrleston, oo.
Norfolk, deeds dated at, 427,
431.

, manor of, 424, 427, 431.

Billinghay, Billyngeye [co. Lincoln],
95.

, disturbance at, 95.

, Catley priory in, 95.

Billirica. iSee Billericay.
Billyng. iSee Billing.
Billyngeye. See Billinghay.
Bilyngdon, Bilyndon, Bylyndon,

Richard, 111.
Binham, Bynham [co. Norfolk], prior
of, 9.

, Thomas sub-prior of, 9.

Binsey, Bunse, Bunseye chapele near

Oxford [CO. Oxford], 48, 55.
Binsted, Byenstede [co. Hants], 441.
Birchanger, Bilchangre, co. Essex,

354, 360.
Bird, John, 350.

Of. Berd.

Birdbrook, Bridbroke, co. Essex,
parson of. See Stoke, Richard
de.
Birdlimes, Burdeleysmaner in Com-
berton, co. Cambridge, manor
of, 165.
Birteley, Thomas de, 532.
Birton. See Burton.
Bischeley. See Bushley.
Bisham, Bustlesham Mountagu [co.
Berks], prior of, marble
columns for, 297.
Bishop's Hatfeld. See Hatfield.
Stortford. See Stortford.

! Bishopstrow, Bysschopestrowe [co.

Wilts], manor of, 323.
Bishopthorpe ? Newethorp fco.

York], 391.
[ Bishop Wilton. See Wilton.

Bisley [co. Gloucester] 1 Beselay,
i rector of. See Wodenorton,

Roger de.
Bisshop, Bysshop, John, 102, 510.
Bisshopeston, Bysshopeston, Beat-
rice de, 255.

, Joan wife of Thomas de, 255.

.John, clerk, 96, 227, 228

251, 253, 302.
, Thomas son of Richard de,

255.
Bisteme, Jolm de, 284.
Bitohfield, Bechefeld [in Stamford-
ham], CO. Northumberland,

507.
Bitelesden. See Biddlesden.
Bitheme, Richard de, vicar of Gest-

ingthorpe, 102.
Bixle. See Bexley.
Blaby, John, of Staff ordsliire, 222.
Blachyngton. See Blatchington.
Blackawton, Blakeauton, co. Devon,

parson of. See Folkyngham,

Jolin de.
Blackford, Blacworth [in Stoke Holy

Gross], CO. Norfolk, manor of,

234.
Blaokmere, Blakemere [in Whit-
church, CO. Salop], Lestrange

of, 176, 378, 410.

, manor of, 378.

Blaokmore, Blakamore, co. Essex,

prior of, 22.
Black Notley, Nottele. See Notley.
Blacworth. See Blackford.
Blagrave, Blaggrove [in Lamboum,

CO. Berks], 141.

manor of, 141, 142.

Blaithwaite, Blakthwayt [in Wigton],

CO. Cumberland, 19.
Blakamore. See Blackmore.
Blake, Jolxn, commonger of London,

261.
, . . . . , parson of Grafton

Flyford, 335.

son of John, 270.

, Nicholas, of Ware, 254, 255.

, . . . . , the younger, 257.

, Richard, citizen of London,

472, 516.
, Robert, coroner of Wiltshire,

168.
Blakeaueton. See Blackawton.
Blakebume, Blakeboume, John,

Johnde, 103, 546, 552.

584

GENERAL INDEX.

Blakelam, John, burgess of New-
castle upon Tyne, 469.

Blakemere. See Blackmere.

Blakeney, Blakenave [co. Norfolk],
509.

, fishers of, 30.

, merchant of, 404.

, port of, 382, 404.

, . . . . , collectors of subsidy in,

30.

Blakenottle. See Notley.

Blakesley, co. Northampton, Sewell
in, 155.

Bla.ket, Bartliolomew, of Oxford-
shire, 86.

, Isabel, 203.

Blakewyne. See Blakwyn.

Blakson, William, chaplain, 183.

Blakthwayt. See Blaithwaite.

Blakwelle, William, 512.

Blakwyn, Blakewyne, Kobert, 76.

, of Blaston, 76.

Blancard, Blancardis, Blanchard,
Dinus, Dynus de, 172, 472-
474.

.Thomas, Thomas de, 172,

472-474.

Cf. Blaunchard.

Blandiac, John de, cardinal bishop of
Sabina, rector of -Adderbury,
28.

Blankare, John, master of the St.
Magdalen, of Dunkirk, 486.

Blankeneye, Blaunkeneye, Walter,
of London, 77, 206.

BlankpajTi, Blaunkpayn, John, bur-
gess of Cambridge in parlia-
ment, 430.

, Maud, wife of Thomas Hol-

broke, 503.

Blaston [co. liSicester], 75, 76, 257.

deed dated at, 76.

, manor of, 75.

Blaston, Thomas de, 76,

, son of Thomas do, 75,

76.

Blatchington, Blachyngton, co.
Sussex, advowson of, 419.

, manor of, 419.

Blatherwioke, JSlatherwyke, co.
Northampton, 427."^

, letters close dated at, 248,

252.

Blaunchard, John, archdeacon of
Worcester, 241. 432, 518.

, , clerk, 527, 528.

, . . . ., the younger, 528.

, Thomas, 528.

, of Cotheridge, 241.

....... Cf. Blancaxd.

Blaunkeneye. See Blankeneye.
B]aunkpa3m. See Blankpayn.
Blaxhall, Blaxsale, co. Suffolk, manor

of, 305.
Bleasby, Blesby [co. Nottingham],

19.5.
Gibsmere, Gippesmere and

Goverton in, 195.
Blecliesdon. See Bletcliingdon.
Blencam [in Kirjdand] ? Blenkame-

bek, CO. Cumberland, 18.
Blencogo, Blencogou, Blencogowe [in

Bromfield], co. Cumberland,

19, 27.
Blendworth, Blendeworth [co.

Hants], rector of. See

Travers, Richard.
Blenkarnebek. See Blencarn.
Blesby. See Bleasby.
Bletcliingdon, Blechesdon [co. Ox-
ford], 35f.
Bliclyngg, Blyclyngg, WiUiam de,

citizen of Norwich, 3.54-356.
BUthfield, Blyfeld, co. Stafford, New-
ton, Neuton in, 161.
Blode, Jolm, citizen of Hereford in

parliament, 430^
Blokleye, John, of London, 100.
Blomham, Blounliam. See Blun-

ham.
Blount, dame de, 308.
, Edmund son of Hugh son of

Edmund le, 20.

, Joan wife of John le, 28.

, John, 105.

, loiight, of Wilts, 277.

, Thomas, knight of the shire

of Dorset, 429, 536.
, .... son of Hugh, of Essex,

367.

, . . . . , the father, knight, 424.

, . . . . , the son, knight, 424.

Walter, 23.

, William le, Icnight, rebel,

27, 28.
Bloxham, William de, clerk, 325.
Bloy, William de, 23.
Bluet, Dluet, Geoffrey, 332, 341,

461.
Blundeston, co. Suffolk, 246, 247.
Blunham, Blomham, Blounham, co.

Bedford, advowson of, 192,

193.

, manor of, 188, 189.

parson of. See Belgrave,

Peter.
Blyclyngg. See Bliclyngg.
Blyfeld. See BHthfield.
Blyth, William, archdeacon of Nor-
folk, 276.

GENERAL INDEX.

586

Blyton, John, knight, 226.

Boarstall, Borstall, co. Buckingham,
deed dated at. 111.

Bobbingworth, Bobbjmgworth, Bub-
byngworth, co. Essex, fee in,
24.

John parson of, 534.

Bobleston, Thomas, of London, 89.

Booher, Peter, 78.

Walter, of Elstovv, 274.

Bockhampton, Bokliampton [in
Lambourn, co. J3erks], 4.

Bocking, Bockynge [co. Essex], 265.
459.

Bockyng, Bockyngg, Bokkyng, John
de, 265.

, .... son of William de,

514.

Ralph de, 514.

Bockynge. See Bocking.

Bockyngg. See Bockyng.

Bocland, Bokelande, Bokelond, Bok-
londe, John, 97, 247.

, Thomas, 435.

, WiUiam, 112.

Boclere. See Bokeler.

Boclesham. See Buckleshani..

Bocock, Boultoc, Thomas, 257, 453.

Cf. Becok.

Bode, John, 216.

Bodecombe. See Butcombe.

Bodemyn. See Bodmin.

Bodeneye, William, of Norfolli, 335,
336.

Bodiniel, Bodynyel [by Bodmin,
CO. Cornwall], 459.

Bodmin, Bodemyn, Bodmyn [co.
Cornwall], 459.

, deed dated at, 459.

prior and convent of, 232.

Bodynyel. See Bodiniel.

Bogayllo, John, master of the Seint
Vincent, 27.

Bohun, Cicely wife of John, knight,
471.

, Eleanor (de Wodestoke)

daughter of Humphrey de,
earl of Hereford, 523.

Humphrey de, earl of Here-
ford and Essex, 15, 17, 25
32, 133, 142, 163, 179, 181
184, 290, 294, 370, 390, 487
490, 491, 494.

, .... and Northamp-
ton, constable of England
40, 41, 327, 478, 479.

, , lord of Lang-
ham, 176.

, Joan de, countess of Here-
ford, 623.

Bohun, Joan de — cont.

. . . . , wife of Hiunphrey de,

assignment of dower to, 22-
2.5, 28.

, Mary daughter of Humphrey

de, earl of Hereford, 523.

, William de, earl of North-
ampton, 134.

Bokelande. See Bocland.

Bokeler, Boclere, Adam, 83, 204.

Bokelond. See Bocland, Buckland.

Boker, Boukere, Ralph, 343, 344.

BokereU, John, of Somerset, 78.

Wilham, merchant of Scot-
land, 263.

Bokesworth. See Boxworth.

Boketon. See Boughton.

Bokliampton. See Bockhampton.

Bokherst, Richard, 217.

Bokkyng. See Bockjmg.

Boklonde. See Bocland.

Boksak, John, merchant of Lucca,
509.

Bokyngharji. See Buckingham,
Bukyngham.

Bokynliam. See Buckenliam.

Bolam, CO. Northumberland, Short-
flatt, Shortflat in, 398.

Bolas, Great, Boulewas, co. Salop,
manor of, 31 9.

, . . . . , Calvington,Calvyngton,

Calwynton in, 526, 536.

Bolbeck, Bolbek [co. Northumber-
land], barony of, 398.

Bole, Alan, of Kilnsea, rector of
Holmpton chajDel, 222.

, Thomas, burgess of Bedford

in parliament, 430.

Bolleroun, Peter de, 363.

, . . . . , of Lancashire, 245.

BoUingham, Bollynghull [in Eardis-
lev]. CO. Hereford, lordship of,
370, 490.

Bollisore, Richard, Richard de, clerk,
425.

Bollok. See BuUok.

Bollynghull. See Bolhngham.

Bolour, Nicholas, 111.

Bolthorp, Robert de, of Yorkshire,
528.

Bolton, Bolton in AUerdale, co. Cum-
berland, St. Hilda's chapel
aliaslslekiik, Hildekirk, Hild-
Idrk chapel in, 6.

on Swale, in Richmondshire,

CO. York, 222.

Percy, co. York, PaUethorp,

Paddokthorp in, 180.

upon Deame, upon Dyme

CO. York, 357.

586

GENERAL INDEX.

Bolton upon Deame — cont.

, deed dated at, 538.

, manor of, 538.

Bolton, Agnes wife of Thomas de,

163.
, Jolin de, chamberlain of

Berwick upon Tweed, 416.
, Mary daughter of Thomas

de, 164.

, Robert de, clerk, 357.

, Thomas de, 163, 164.

Bolwyk, CO. York, 476.

Bolymer, Margaret wife of Ralph de,

146, 147.

, Ralph de, 146, 147.

Bolyngdon. See Buliingdon.
Bomond, Andrew, clerk, nephew of

Hugh de Bemliam, 515.
Bonard, Jolm, 128.

Maud wife of Jolm, 128.

Bond Burstwick. See Bm'stwick.
Bonde, John, 221.

, Nicholas, 264.

, , knight, 437.

Roger, 221.

.Walter, 255.

, Wimam,221.

Bondebrustwyk. See Burstwick.
Bondyssh, Edward, 450.
Bonel, BoneD, Thomas, 328.
Bonet, Michael, 196.
Boneton, Augustine, of Lucca, mer-
chant dwelling in London,

419.
Boneville, Bonevyle. See Bonville.
Bonliam, Nicholas, Nicliolas de, 241,

323, 362, 367, 432, 459, 518,

528.
, . . . . , knight of the shire of

Wilts, 429.
Bonion, John, of Cornwall, 79.
Bono, John, de Madarega, ship-
master, 291.
Bonseignur, Bonseignour, master of

the king's arbalests, 165.

, the king's arbalester, 363.

Bontyng, John, goldsmith, 70.

C'f. Bantyngge.

Bonville, BoneviUe, Bonevyle, Bon-

vyUe, John, coroner of Dorset,

502, 505.

, William, 36.

, knight, 87, 521.

, knight of the shire of

Devon, 429.
books, 556.

, bequest of breviary, 240.

, removal of, from priory, 151.

Boolde, Richard de, knight, 245.
Boorton. See Bourton.

Boothby Graffoe [co. Lincoln], Som-

erton castle in, 553.
Pagnell, Botheby [co. Lin-
coln], 361.
Bordeaux, Bourdeavix, Burdeux
[France, dep. Gironde], 10,
125, 135, 254, 290, 387, 444,
480.

, castle of, controller of, 385,

444.

, constable of. See Rotour,

Richarci; Wickford, Robert de.

district of, Bourdoloys, 254.

....... mayor of. See Rous,

Robert.

, merchants of, 296.

, the king's council at, 385.

, wine of, 296.

Bordesley abbey [in Tardebigg, co.

Worcester], abbot and con-
vent of, 283.
Borewardescote. See Buscot.
Borgh. See Burgh.
Borley, John, 426, 431.

C/. Burley.

Borne, river, in Isleworth [co.

Middlesex], 214.
Borrey, Richard, of Shrewsbury, 410.
BorstaU. See BoarstaU.
Borton, Edmund de, escheator in

Salop, 159.

Cf. Burton.

Borugh. See Burgh.

Boseley, Thomas, of Lancashire, 334.

Bosevile, Adam, 491, 492.

, Joan wife of Adam, 491, 492.

Cf. Besevylle.

Boseworth. See Bosworth.
Boseyate. See Bozeat.
Bosham, John, 206.

, mercer, 438.

Bossiney, Bossynny [in Tintagel], co.

Cornwall, borough of, 409.
Boston, St. Botolph [co. Lincoln],

342, 345, 351, 353, 418.

, baikffs of, 303, 364.

, deeds dated at, 351, 354.

, mayor and constable of

staple of, 252, 253.

port of, 379.

, . . . . , collectors of customs

and subsidies in, 41, 170, 364.

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