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CALENDAR OF WILLS
PBOYBD ASD INBOLLKD in Tin
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
CALENDAR OF WILLS
PROVED AND ENROLLED IN THE
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON,
A.D. 1258 A.D. 1688.
PRESERVED AMOXG
THE ARCHIVES OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF LONDON,
AT THE GUILDHALL.
EDITED, WITH IHTM^UCTIOM, BT
REGINALD R.^SHARPE, D.C.L.,
OF BT. JOHN'S COLLEGE, OXFORD ;
Of THE INNEK TEMPLE, BABRIBTER-AT-LAW :
BUCORDtt CLKHK I THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK OF THE CITY OF LOKDO9.
AJD. 1258 A.D. 1358.
PRINTED BY OKDER OF THE CORPORATION OF TUB CITT OF LONDON.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE LIBRARY COM MITT SB,
LONDON : PRINTED BY JOHN C. FKAXCIB, look's COCRT, K.C.
MDCCCLXXXIX.
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ERRATA ET CORRIGENDA.
Introd. p. xxix, note 1, for " pp. 106-7 " read pp. 26-7.
P. 14, will of Geoffrey de Ambresbure, line 8, for " monks " read num.
P. 21, will of Martin de Amyas, line 1, for " monks " read mint.
P. 101, note 3, for " 8. Dunstan West " read Whitefriart Churck.
P. 188, after will of Henry de Neuport insert " Roll 35 (97)."
P. 223. for the will of " Roger" Osekyn read Robert.
P. 212, for the will of " Julian" Perceval read Juliana, and for " he," "hii," read
the, her, throughout.
P. 316, will of Thomas de Burton, line 1, for " ascetic Scholars " read Scholar i of
Arti.
P. 897, will of Nicholas de Farndon, line 3, for Nicholas " his " son read Nicholas
her son ; and in note 6, for Nicholas his " son " read grandio*.
P. 183, note 3, for " Caxton (?), co. Cambridge," read Cantton, eo. Norfolk.
P. 625, will of Johanna Weston, for " he," " his," read the, her, throughout.
P. 679, will of Adam Pykeman, line 7, for " Matilda" his mother read Edith hU
mother.
P. 602, will of Robert Pykeman, line 2, for church of " 8. Gregory " the Martyr
read S. Qearge.
P. 618, will of William de Grantham, line 6, for 8. Mary de " Vancherche " read
Vanoherohe.
P. 686, will of Gilbert de Steyndrop, line 1, for "S. Mary" le Quern read
8. Michael.
A Court of Hosting was last held on 16 October, 1888, after note 4, p. vm,
had passed through the press.
INTRODUCTION.
THE " hygh and auncyent" Court of Hasting of the
City of London is of Anglo-Saxon or, to speak more it*
accurately, of Scandinavian origin, being a remarkable
memorial of the sway once exercised over England by the Danes
and other Northmen. The name of the Court is derived from
huj% " a house," and iSin3, "a thing," " cause," or " council," and
signifies, according to general acceptation, a " court held in a
house," in contradistinction to other things or courts, which in
Saxon times were usually held in the open air. 1
The judicial and legislative assembly of the Northmen repre-
sented by the word " thing " (from tinga=to speak, and allied to
our English word " think ") can be traced in many local names
throughout England, and more especially in the extreme
North, where the Scandinavian race prevailed, and where the
" thing " was primitively held upon the site of, or as an appanage
to, a hof or temple. 8 It is plainly seen in the Tynwald Court or
general legislative assembly for the Isle of Man, where the dis-
tinctive feature of the primitive open-air assembly still survives
in the custom of the whole assembly going once a year in solemn
procession, attended by the governor of the island and a military
escort, to a hill known as the Tynwald Hill, whence all the laws
that have been passed in the course of the past year are proclaimed
in English and Manx. 3
1 Thorpe's ' Ancient Laws and Instit.
of England,' Glossary, f.v. "Husteng";
'Lib. Custum.' (Kolls Series), Glossary
of Jlcdhuv. Lat. i.e. "Hustengus"; Bos-
\vurt li's 'Anglo-Sax. Diet.,' i.v "Hust-
inge." Mr. Hodgetts, however, says the
"honse-ting" was a meeting for some
special local or "domestic" purpose
(' Greater England,' 1887, p. 22).
VOL. I.
s Mr. Laurence Gomme's 'Primitive
Folk-Moots,' 1880, p. 160. Mr. Gomme
mentions Thingwall, co. Lane, IMng-
sl i in, co. Monmonth, the Manor of Tong,
co. Kent, and many other local name*
in addition to those previously noticed
by Canon Isaac Tajlor ('Words and
Places,' 1866).
1 ' Primitive Folk-Moots,' pp. 90-7.
b
II INTRODUCTION.
There is some probability of the etymon surviving in the divisions
of Yorkshire known as " ridings," although of this there is still
some doubt. Mr. Laurence Gromme, however, has done much
towards showing the probable affinity between the " Treding "
(=riding) moot and the open-air court of the primitive Thing. 1
la Norway there is an Al-thing or general assembly, and four
district things for the several provinces, as well as a Norwegian
Parliament familiar to us as Stor-tking or great council.
Hustin its ^ erm "Husting" or, less correctly, "Hustings"
modern is commonly applied at the present day to open-air
assemblies or temporary courts, usually held in some
elevated position, for the purpose of electing members of Parlia-
ment in counties and boroughs, its strict etymological meaning
being lost sight of. An open-air place of assembly certainly best
accords with a description given in an ancient monastic
Abp. Klphege chronicle of the death of Archbishop Elphege when he
Hosting entered the City in 1012, and, refusing to obey the
commands of a rabble army, was led to the Husting
and there done to death with bullocks' heads and bones. 2
Court
There is little evidence to show when the Court was
of Ousting, nrst instituted in the City of London. It is men-
whe.n fi t tioned in the laws of Edward the Confessor as the
place where the Court of the lord the King is directed
to be held on Monday in every week. 3
It was called the King's Court, and served on one occasion
at least (viz. anno 18 Edward I.) for holding the Court of
the King's Exchequer ; 4 but whether this was the first or only
time when the Barons of the Exchequer sat in the Husting of
London is not clear.
1 ' Primitive Folk-Moots,' pp. 251-2.
1 " Duxerunt eum ad hustinge eorum
Sabbato in Ebdomada Paschse et jacta
verunt in eum ossa et capita bourn '
(' Annales de Waverleia,' ' Annales Mon.,
Rolls ^eries, vol. ii. p. 173).
3 Thorpe's ' Anc. Laws, &c.,' p. 197n.
' Lib. Albus '(Rolls Series), vol. i. p. 498
Some doubt, however, has been thrown
upon the authenticity of the passage, it
being considered an interpolation from
Geoffrey of Monmouth (Stow's ' Survey,"
Strype's ed., 1720, bk. v. p. 369).
4 Madox, 'Hist, of Kxch.,' ed. 1711,
cap. 20, p. 553. No trace of this is to
be found in the Husting Rolls preserved
at the Guildhall.
IXTKOWVTIOV.
Ill
It has been suggested by no less an authority than
Dr. Stubbs, Bishop designate of Oxford, that, whilst the
folk-mote of the citizens of London corresponded to the
shire-mote outside, and their ward-mote to the Hundred Court,
the Court of Husting might be regarded as a general meeting
of the citizens. 1 The more general opinion, however, is that the
Husting Court was the County Court of London, having all
the powers incident to such courts, and retaining a great deal
of the now obsolete jurisdiction of the ancient shire-mote. It
is the oldest court of record within the City, and at one
time constituted the sole court for settling disputes between
citizen and citizen. With the increase of population it became
necessary to erect a separate jurisdiction over actions merely
personal, which were thenceforth to be decided in the courts
known as the Mayor's and Sheriffs' Courts respectively, while all
real and mixed actions, 3 with the exception of ejectment, re-
mained subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of
Husting as before. The precise period when this differentiation
took place is unknown, but it is surmised to have occurred about
the time when the Aula Regis underwent a similar change in
the reign of Edward I. 3
Notwithstanding, however, its delegation to other ^
courts of all personal actions, the Court of Husting appeal from
still retained an exclusive appellant jurisdiction in all
such actions after judgment in the Sheriffs' Court.
If either party to an action in the Court of Husting
were dissatisfied with the judgment there given, an
appeal in error lay to certain special commissioners
appointed for the purpose to sit at S. Martin le Grand ;
and no record could be enforced to be brought up
except before these commissioners.
An attempt was made by the King in 1315 to encroach
' Ptubbs's -Constitutional Hist.,' vol. I. were abolished by stat. 3 & 4 Will. IV
4fil o 27, with the exception of actions of
* Actions affecting land or other real dower, qvare imprdit, and ejectment.
estate, which formerly had a particular * Kmerson's 'Court* of Law of the
procedure of their own. Such actions City of London,' ed. 1794, pp. 5-S.
Appeal in
error to
le Qrand.
TV
INTRODUCTION.
upon the liberties of the City in this respect by ordering the
Mayor and Aldermen to bring up the record of proceedings
taken relative to the will of Edmund Horn, whose will was proved
and enrolled in the Court of Husting, 1 and afterwards contested.
The writ recites the custom of the City of proving and enrolling
wills of real estate in the Husting, and the fact of the probate
of the will of Edmund Horn, whereby he devised and gave to
William de Burgo and Margery his wife the whole of his tene-
ment in Tamestrate, together with certain rents, to hold the same
for the term of their lives, and so that the said William might
dispose of the same by his testament for pious uses as the said
William might think fit ; and then proceeds to complain that the
Mayor and Aldermen had only granted execution of the will of the
said Edmund so far as related to the life estate of the said William
and Margery in the tenement and rents so devised, and had not
taken cognizance of the power vested in the said William of dis-
posing of the same by will, which, says the King, was to the no
little prejudice of the said William, was contrary to the will of the
testator, and contrary to the custom of the City. He therefore
commands them to proceed to the full execution of the testament
of the said Edmund, according to the custom of the City, and
to inform him under their seals of the whole of the proceedings
relative to the probate and execution of the same.
To this the Mayor and Aldermen made answer that execution
had been fully done as to everything contained in the will of
Edmund Horn according to law and the custom of the City, but
that no process of matters brought into the Husting ought by
mandamus to be taken before any other justices than those
assigned to sit at S. Martin le Grand to examine and correct
errors (if any there be) in the Husting, and that this was accord-
ing to the custom of the City. 2
It frequently happened that in the case of a debt, trespass, or
covenant, the defendant against whom judgment had been given
in the Sheriffs' Court, and who had obtained leave to have the
record brought before the Mayor in the Husting or before the
1 Infra, p. 253.
J The writ and return are set out in
Letter-Book B, fol. 43 b, of the City
Kecords. Further proceedings, which
lasted some years, are enrolled in Bust.
Common Plea Koll No. 39, and an
abstract of them is given infra, p. 264,
note.
INTRODUCTION. V
Justices at S. Martin le Grand, eloigned his goods pending the
plea of error, so that there was nothing left within the City
upon which judgment could be executed. To remedy this abuse
of the process the Mayor and Sheriffs were commanded, by writ
dated Westminster, 4 June, 8 Edward III. (A.D. 1334), 1 to
see that the goods and chattels of a party defendant who
had appealed in error either to the Mayor or to the King's
Justices within their bailiwick should be safely kept, to the
amount of the judgment already given, to the end that such
judgment, if confirmed, might be duly executed.
On the occasion of any record being sent before the Justices
at S. Martin le Grand, the Mayor and Aldermen were allowed
forty days' respite to advise them of the said record and of the
process of the same (de aviaamento habendo super recordo et
processu), and the said process and record were recorded before
the Justices at their first sessions after the expiration of the said
term, by word of mouth (ore tenus) of the Recorder. 8
From the judgment of the Justices at S. Martin le p. nal BppeiLl
Grand there was no appeal except by writ of error to House of
immediately to the House of Lords.
The municipal government of the City of London, similar
with its liberties and franchises granted or confirmed Courts in
by a series of royal charters, frequently served as a
model to be followed in granting charters to other cities and
boroughs throughout the kingdom, 3 hence it is that Court* of
Husting are also found to exist at Winchester, Oxford, Lincoln,
York, Norwich, and Great Yarmouth. 4
The close relationship and interdependence existing between the
City of London and various other municipalities cannot be better
exemplified than in the municipal history of Oxford. That city
1 ' Liber Albns' (Rolls Ser.),vol. i. 409.
J Letter-Book G, fol. 59 b ; Calthorp's
' Divers Ancient Customs and Usages of
the City of London,' 1670, p. 112.
1 It has recently been shown by Dr.
Gross, Instructor of History at Harvard
University, U.S.A., that the municipal
government of the City of London
(directly or indirectly) served as a type
for no fewer than twenty-seven other
municipalities throughout England,
these latter havirg charters granted to
them conferring liberties and franchises
similar to those enjoyed by citizens of
the metropolis.
2 Inst. 322.
VI
INTRODUCTION.
obtained a charter from Henry III., whereby the citizens of Oxford
were not only permitted in certain respects to enjoy the same
customs, liberties, and laws as the citizens of London, but
whenever any question of difficulty arose they were enjoined to
send messengers to London, and whatsoever the citizens of
London decided, that was to be acted upon. 1 As in London so
in Oxford there was a Court of Husting, which continued to
exist down to quite recent times, its proceedings from the time
of Edward II. to that of Charles II. being enrolled in a book
bearing the same title as that of the chief and best known
of the MS. records of the City of London, namely, Liber
Albus*
There are at least two occasions recorded of the Mayor and
Bailiffs of Oxford having consulted the municipal authorities of
London as to procedure in this court. The first took place at
the commencement of the reign of Edward III., 3 and a translation
of the letter and reply is here set out in full, as it involves a
question which will be seen to crop up from time to time in the
wills here calendared, namely, the right of a testator to devise
lands and tenements of which he is jointly seised with others : 4
" To the most honorable and wise harons, the Mayor and Alder-
men of the City of London, their humble and obedient Mayor and
Bailiffs of Oxenford honour and reverence. Whereas, lords, we are
in doubt as to judgment to be given in the matter of a testament
which one Phelip de Wormenhal made, who devised in his testa-
ment, among other devises, certain tenements to one Thomas his son,
which tenements the said Phelip and Alianore his wife jointly pur-
chased to them and their heirs in fee simple, and the said Phelip
made the same Alianore his executrix together with other executors,
and the same Alianore accepted the testament as to all other devises,
and delivered seisin to all to whom tenements were devised in the
said testament, except those tenements which she purchased jointly
with the said Phelip her husband, which tenements she retained at
her will as her right, by purchase by deed which she produced at the
probate of the said testament, and so continued her seisin for six
1 " Et habeant omnes alias consuetu-
dines, libertates, et leges suas, quas
habent communes cum civibus rotris
Londoniarum .Et si dubitaveiint vel
contenderint de judicio aliquo quod
facere debeant, de hoc l.ondt.nias mit-
tant nuntiussuos; et quod l.ondoniei ses
inde judicaburit, fiimum et ratum
habeant." ' Lib. Oust.' (Bolls Series),
pan ii. p. 672.
2 t^ee Turner's ' Selections from the
heco'ds of the City of Oxford,' 1880.
3 Moll of I leas and Menu rauda (A 1,
memb. xvii., dorse).
4 Vide infra, pp. 293, 504, 630.
nrntoDUcnoN,
VII
years and more, until now of late the said Alianore has to-fore us
in the Husting granted and delivered the said tenements to one
Margaret her (laughter, and has prayed that livery may be made to
the said Margaret of the tenements aforesaid; whereupon cam
said Thomas, to whom the devise was made as aforesaid, and disturbed
the seisin, alleging that the said testament is of record, and is of
such force, according to the usage of London and Oxenford, that
no seisin contrary to the said testament ought to be made, whether
full execution has been done in the matter or not : And whereas,
sirs, we are advised that a testament made in such manner without
livery of seisin cannot bar the wife of her right to give and to sell
to whomsoever she will, notwithstanding such testament being
proved and enrolled, together with the other tenements legally
devised : We pray, sirs, and humbly and devoutly request that you
will write us plainly an absolute decision and your determination
thereon. May God maintain you, very dear sirs, in honour for ever.
Written at Oxenford the 26th day of January." [French.]
This letter was sent back to Oxford with the following endorse-
ment, by way of reply, under the Mayor's seal :
" The Mayor, Aldermen, and Sheriffs make answer, that inasmuch
as the said Alianora asserted at the time the aforesaid testament
was proved that she was jointly enfeoffed with the said Philip her
husband of the tenements which are now claimed by Thomas, the
son of the said Philip, in this case the said testament ought not by
right to have any force as concerning those tenements, nor according
to the custom of the City can there be a mandamus for execution,
inasmuch as it appeared to the Court that she was jointly enfeoffed.
And therefore let the said Alianora do with the said tenement*
according to her will, the claim of the said Thomas notwithstand-
ing," &c. [Latin.]
About thirty years later the Mayor and Bailiffs had again
occasion to write for information as to certain customs of the
City of London, and more especially as to the procedure of
holding Courts of Husting for pleas of land, of which full details
in reply were sent. 1
The Court, according to provisions made by charter,
sat only on one day in each week, 8 that day being
usually Monday. If, however, the business of the
of the
1 Calendar of Letters from the Mayor
and Corporation of the City of London,'
1885 (privately printed), p. 90.
3 " Kt Hu-triigum sedeat semel in
ebdomada, videlicet, die Lunae" (charter
of Henry I., .., Kyiner's ' Foedera,' ed.
1816, vol. i. p. 11). The original char-
ters of Henry II., Richard I., and John,
preserved at the Uuildhall, have each
' semel tantvm in ebdomada," although
in later copies of them "tantum" U
frequently omitted.
VIII
INTRODUCTION.
Court did not allow of its being determined on one day, permis-
sion was granted by charter of Henry III. 1 to carry it over to the
morrow, but no longer.
In course of time it became the custom to sit on both Monday
and Tuesday in each week, that is to say, upon Monday for
demanding appearance of demandants, the award of non-suits,
and allowing of esaoi-na ; a and upon Tuesday for the award of
defaults and for pleading ; the Courts for hearing Pleas of Land
and those for hearing Common Pleas sitting separately in alternate
weeks. 3 The proceedings, however, were always recorded and
legally presumed to have been held on Monday. 4
It also became the custom whenever Monday happened to be
a festival or holiday to hold no court at all that week, but owing
to this giving rise to much inconvenience, it was ordained by
Act of Common Council 5 passed in 1550 that the Court should
thenceforth sit upon every Tuesday, except the Tuesdays between
1 August and 29 September, notwithstanding the preceding
Monday being a holiday, and notwithstanding the Court bearing
the title of Monday.
Eventually it was found more convenient that the Court should
always actually sit on the Tuesday in every week instead of the
Monday, 6 and this it continues to do at the present day whenever
occasion requires.
1 Dated 26 March, 52 Henry III.
2 Legal excuses for non-appearance.
3 'Liber Albus' (Kolls Series), vol. i.
p. 181. There is one apparent in-
stance of courts being held on the
same day both for Fleas of Land
and for Common Pleas, namely, where
the will of Juliana, relict of Elyas
Bussel, was enrolled at a Court of Bust-
ing held for Common Pleas on Monday
next after the Feast of All Saints,
83 Edward I. (infra, p. 173), whilst
certain legacies of chattels set out on a
schedule annexed- are said to have been
recorded in a court held for Pleas of
Land upon the same day. An examina-
tion, however, of the Busting Koll for
Pleas of Land for the year mentioned
shows no record of any such court having
been held on that day.
* This legal fiction is still kept up at
the present day ; for although the Court
is always appointed to sit, and is pre-
sumed always to sit, on a Tuesday, its
proceedings, whenever it actually sits,
which now very seldom occurs, are in-
variably enrolled as having taken place
on Monday. The last occasion of the
Court sitting was in 1885, when three
deeds of gift to the Corporation for the
purpose of founding scholarships in the
City of London bchool were proclaimed
and enrolled.
5 Letter-Book B, fol. 79. Emerson in
his work already cited (p. 14) states
that the alteration was made by Act
of Common Council of 9 October, 4
Edward III., and he has been followed
by subsequent writers on the subject.
There does not, however, appear to be
recorded any such Act of that date in
the City's records.
6 The reason for this change, as given
in Stow's 'Survey' (Strjpe's ed., 1720,
bk. v.p.369), was "because of the Sheriffs
intending of the Markets, which being
kept upon Monday, would hinder their
sitting in the Hmtingi." It has been,
INTKOnrCTIOX. IX
For one month in every year, commencing from gu _ )enrion O f
the Feast of S. Botolph (17 June), the sittings of the sittinRgot
Court of Husting were suspended in order that citizens
of London might attend the annual fair held at the town of
S. Botolph (i.e. Boston) in the county of Lincoln. This was due
to the number of citizens who flocked thither, leaving suits
and pleas still pending in the Court, which could not well be
disposed of in the absence of the parties most interested. In
order to settle disputes between citizens and to protect their
intcMvsts whilst engaged at the fair it was the custom for the
M.ivor to issue a commission appointing wardens for prosecuting,
challenging, and demanding all citizens who might be attached
or made to plead in other courts, 1 as well as to do right to
those who had complaints against them, according to the law
merchant. 3
The suspension of the sittings of the Court continued for many
years after the fair at Boston had ceased to be held, until in the
year 1416 the inconvenience arising from the hearing of suits
being thus unnecessarily delayed was represented to the Mayor
and Aldermen, who thereupon ordained that in future the Husting
should be held within the City upon the Feast of S. Botolph and
during the month after it, the same as at other tunes of the
year. 3
The sessions of the Court were similarly suspended on the
occasion of the fair held at Winchester, and also during harvest
time. 4
In 1264, during the mayoralty of Thomas Fitz Thomas, who
had been elected to that office by the voice of the populace (" the
Aldermen and principal men of the City being but little consulted
however, suggested, with some degree of ' It was one of the privileges enjoyed
probability, that the change was made by the citizens of London from the
more for "the convenience of the Lord earliest times that they should not
Mayor who having to attei.d at the compelled to plead or to be implei
Guildhall for the purpose of holding a without the City's walls (charter
Court of Aldermen on Tuesday, might Henry I.. Henry II., Kichard, John, and
have found it convenient to hold the others).
Court of Husting on the same day ('The ' Letter-Books B, fol. 96 ; C, f ols. 61 b,
Priviledges of the L,.rd Mayor a, d 62 ; D fo 1. 108, &c
Aldermen of the City,' by John Oreen, | Kiley'B ' Memorials, pp. <; 37 - 8 -
sometime attorney in the Mayor's Court, , " Lber Albus (Holls benes), vol. i
1722, p. 88). p. 321.
INTRODUCTION.
thereon") and without the usual formality of being "admitted," it is
recorded 1 that "no Pleas of Land were pleaded, save only Pleas
of Intrusion, as also pleas on plaint made, which pertain to the
assizes ; nor was any Hustings held. Hence it was that no
affidavits as to tenements were sworn from foreign courts, nor
was any testament proved." 2
Again in 1272 the same chronicler records that throughout
the mayoralty of Walter Hervey, another popular Mayor and
" worthy pupil and successor of the ill-fated Fitz Thomas," no
pleading was allowed in the Husting of Pleas of Land except
very rarely, and the reason he gives is at least curious when
imputed against one who was undoubtedly accepted as the people's
nominee and champion, namely, that the Mayor " himself was
impleaded as to a certain tenement which Isabella Bukerell
demanded of him by plea between them moved." 3
The presiding judges of the Court were the Lord
Mayor and Sheriffs, the Eecorder sitting as assessor
for the examination of witnesses and for pronouncing
judgment. In case of the unavoidable absence of the Lord
Mayor from illness or other cause, the following provisions were
Judges
ot the
Court.
1 City Records, ' Liber de Antiquis,'
fol. 92 ;" translation by hiley, 'Chronicle
of Mayors and Sheiiffs,' p. 74.
" It will be seen that there are no
enrolments of deeds or wills from April,
AD. 1261, to November, A.D. 1264 (infra,
p. 9).
3 The Husting Bolls of Pleas of
Land practically commence duiing the
mayoralty of Henry le Galeys or Waleys,
Hervej's successor, so that they af-
ford no proof one way or the other
as to the frequency or infrequency of
courts held for Pleas of Land during
Hervey's year of office. The first roll,
however, gives us some little insight into
the real nature of the claim made by
Isabella Bukerel, which shortly was
this : King Henry III. appears to have
bestowed upon Koger de M ortimer cer-
tain lands, presumably belonging to
Stephen Bukerel, which, as such, had
been confiscated, but which, according
to the law and custom of the City,
really belonged to Isabella his wife. A
mandamus issued anno 53 Henry ill. to
the Bailiffs of the City of London to
cause the said hoger to appear before
the King, wherever he might be, on a
certain day ; whereupon the Warden of
the City returned that no one enjojii.g
the liberty of the City ought to be im-
pleaded without the City concerning
lands or any other plea within the
same, and accordingly he demanded
the Court of the City (petiit C'nriam
Civitatii predicts), which, says the
record, was granted to him by precept
of the King. Nothing further in the
matter is recorded until 2 Edward I.,
and then only the facts that Koger de
Mortimer appeared by attorney in the
Kii g's Council, and that at the same
time came the Mayor (Henry le Waleys)
and claimed the privilege just men-
tioned of citizens not being compelled
to plead without the City except con-
cerning lands situate without the same;
and accordingly the Mayor is ordered
to execute speedy justice to the said
Isabella, or to return, &c. (alioyuin quod
redeat, &c.).
INTRODUCTION. XI
made by Act of Common Council, 29 April, anno 26 Elizabeth
[A.D. 1584] : l
"Whereas the auncient courte of Husting' -within this Citie of
London by the auncient usage and custome of the same Citie is,
and time out of myude hath byn kepte and bolden every weeke
weekulye upon the mondaie in the Guildhall uf the same Citie
before the lorde maio and Sheriffes of the saide Citie, And that
no courte of Husting' t-oulde or hath byn kepte or bolden unles
the lorde maio" of the saide Citie for the time beinge were personally
p'sent at the same. Foranmuche as of lato yercs by reason of the
absence of the lorde maio' at the daies in w'' n the saide courte of
Husting' ought and have byne used to be kepte, by meanes of
sicklies of the same lorde maior and diverse other urgent occasions
no courte of Husting' hath byn bolden or kepte, By meanes
wheroff greatc delaie of the execucon of her Ma'" processe issueinge
out of her heighnes courtes at Westm' hath happened to the great
hindrance of Justice to a greate nomber of her Ma"* good subiect'.
For the avoidiuge of the w''" inconveniences and for the advancinge
and furtheriuge of Justice and expedicon to be had in sutes for
recov'ye of iuste and true debtes, and for other good cotisideracons.
Be it enacted by the lorde maio r Aldr'en and Com'ons in this com'on
Counsell assembled, and by the aucthoritye of the same, That from
henceforth the saide courte of Hustinges shall and maie be holdcn
and kepte at the daies and place of olde time used and accustomed
before anie one Aldr'an of this citie that hath or shall have borne
the office of maioraltye of the same Cittie, and the tiheriffes of the
saide Cittie for the time beinge or thone of them when and as often
as it shall fortune or happen that the lorde maio' of the Citie afore-
saide for the time beinge shall by reason or occasion of sickenes or
other u'gent cause happen to be absent and not to come to kepe the
saide courte of Hustinges, anie acte ordinance Custome or usage
heretofore had made or used to the contrarie notwithstandinge."
This Act has been set out in full because it has been often
cited* as an authority for the statement that in the unavoidable
absence of the Lord Mayor there must be six Aldermen present
in order to properly constitute a court.
That six Aldermen were accustomed from a very early date to
be present in the Husting, and to act as judges in matters con-
1 Letter- Book Z, fol. 867; 'Liber
Legum,' fol. 318 b ; Journal 21, fol. 348.
* Pulling, ' Laws and Customs, kc.,
of the (Jity and Port of London,' 1842,
p. 170. 'Jhe same misstatement occurs
in every edition of the 'Ceremonial
Book ' (privately printed for the use of
the Corporation), where there are also
references given to Coke's ' Institutes '
(2 Inst., 322, and 4 lust., 247) as an autho-
rity for the statement that the Mayor,
Aldermen, and bheriffs are judges of
the Court of Hosting. The pawage*
cited only go to prove that the Court
was the highest court of judicature
within the City (for which purpose they
are rightly referred to by Mr. ^erjeant
Pulling), and that it was " bolden before
the Maior and Sheriff, of all pleas, real,
miit, and personal. "
XII INTRODUCTION.
nected with that court, may be seen from certain ordinances made
at the time of the Iter of the Justices, 1 anno 28 Henry III.
(A.D. 1243-4), when it was provided that the Court for Pleas of
Land should be held every fortnight (de quindena in quindenam),
and that it should be held by six Aldermen and one of the Sheriffs,
if other Aldermen and the other Sheriff were prevented from
attending or wilfully absented themselves from malice or favour,
so that justice should be delayed. In like manner the Court was
to be so held if the Mayor was prevented from attending, and
judgment was to be given by the said six Aldermen and Sheriff in
the absence of the others, if they clearly arrived at a decision ;
if, on the other hand, they experienced any difficulty, judgment
was to be deferred, but not beyond a third court or six weeks.
Upon a mandamus being sent (anno 24 Edw. I.) to the Sheriffs
and Aldermen of London that they should see speedy justice done
to Johanna, wife of John de Hakeburne, 2 who claimed a certain
messuage, seld, shop, and cellar under the will of her said husband,
they made a return to the effect that judgments concerning
testaments of lay fee within the City could only be determined
in full Husting, and not elsewhere ; and as an explanation
of any delay that might have occurred, they represented that no
Husting had been held since the writ had come into their hands,
nor could be held, because almost all the Aldermen who ought to
hold that court were serving the King upon the sea coast by
precept of the King himself. 3
In 1302 it was ordained that no judgment should be delivered
in the Great Court of Husting (Magna Curia Hustengalis) until
the Mayor and Aldermen should have conferred thereon, and then
in the presence of six Aldermen at the least, as had been anciently
accustomed. 4
In the following year we find the Mayor and a number of
Aldermen solemnly giving their judgment, each one for himself,
upon the right of inheritance of the heirs of the blood of Osebert
de Suffolk to a certain tenement which the said Osebert had disposed
1 City Records, ' Liber Horn,' fol.
302 b.
* The will of a John de Hakeburne
was enrolled in the Husting about this
time (infra, p. 121), but his wife's name
is there given as Isabella.
3 'Coram Rege' Boll, Trinity, 24
Edw. I., memb. 21.
4 Letter- Kook C, fol. viii ; ' Liber
Albus' (Rolls Series), vol. i. p. 403;
' Liber Horn,' fol. 308.
INTRODUCTION. XIII
of by will, proved and enrolled in the Hasting of London. 1 It is
recorded that two of the Aldermen did not agree in toto with
the judgment of their brethren, but contented themselves with
declaring the testament to be valid. 3 It was afterwards decided
by the Mayor, ten Aldermen, and one of the Sheriffs that
certain parishioners of the church of S. Mary le Bow should
sell the tenement in question for the best price obtainable, and
that the proceeds should be devoted to the benefit of the souls
of the said Osebert and Anna his wife, according to the instruc-
tions contained in his will, and the residue should go towards
the maintenance of the fabric of London Bridge.
It was the custom for an officer of the Sheriffs to summon
Aldermen to the Court whilst sitting upon a horse the value of
which was to be one hundred shillings at least: 3
" Item, lea Aldermana de Loundres aerrount aomoum de
veignir oa lea Huatengea : et deyvent par usage de la ditt
citee estre aomoum par un miniatre^ del Viacountz aeant aur
un chival prya de cent eoulz a meyna."
This ceremony was from time to time enforced by orders of the
Court of Aldermen. 4
The Town Clerk for the time being was formerly
Eegistrar of the Court, and upon him devolved the clerk, Regis-
duty of superintending its proceedings, under the t " ^ he
direction of the judges, and of seeing that the same
were properly entered up. 5
The attorneys of the Mayor's Court were like-
" . Attorneys,
wise attorneys of the Court of Hustmg ; the second
attorney being Clerk of the Husting or Clerk of the Enrolments
whose duty it was to see that all deeds and wills were duly
enrolled. 6
The procedure was as follows: The party sealing the deed
of horses for the purpose (Repertory 9,
fol. 178).
1 Repertory 9, fols. 80. 81 b, 178 ;
Repertory 10, fol. 245.
8 Emerson, 'Courts of Law of the
City of London,' p. 9.
Repertory 9, fol. 251 b.
1 Infra, p. 68.
1 Letter - Book C, fol. 73 ; ' Liber
Albus' (Rolls Series), vol. i. p. 122.
' City Records, ' Liber Dnnthorn,'
fol. 22 b ; ' Liber Albus ' (Rolls Series),
vol. i. p. 190. The "toller" of Smith-
field appears to have been the purveyor
XIV INTRODUCTION.
had to appear before the Lord Mayor, or the Recorder, and one
Alderman, and make acknowledgment that the same was his act
and deed. If a wife were a party, she was examined as to her
having acted of her own free will. After the Mayor, or Kecorder,
and Alderman had set their hands to the deed, it was delivered
to the Clerk of the Enrolments, who at the next
Enrolments Husting caused proclamation to be made, according
to custom.
A deed thus enrolled in the Husting operated as a bar to any
claim for wife's dower, and had the same force and effect as a
fine at common law.
The fees for the enrolment of a deed are stated by Bohun 1 to
have been as follows :
s. d.
To Mr. Recorder . . . . 06 08
To the Chamberlain . . . 01 08
To the Town Clerk 2 . . . . 00 10
To the attorney " for every press " . 06 00
To his clerk 00 08
Aldermen were exempt from paying any fee for enrolment of
charters or deeds affecting themselves in any way, whether in the
Court of Husting or elsewhere. 3
Fe for About the beginning, however, of the fifteenth
enrolment century the City authorities found themselves in sore
straits respecting the necessary funds for carrying
out "the New Work of the Guildhall," begun during the
mayoralty of Thomas Knolles. To meet the difficulty it was
ordained that, for the term of six years next ensuing, certain
payments should be made by every apprentice and every freeman
towards carrying out the New Work ; and among other devices
for raising money for the same purpose, it was decreed that for
p.
Bohun's ' Privilegia Londini,' 1723,
"And further the Common Clerk
shall receive sustenance for his clerks
in either Chamber, and for each deed
and will enrolled in the Husting 10
pence." 'Liber Albus' (Kolls belies),
vol. i. p. 48.
* 'Liber Albus' (Rolls Series), vol. i.
p. 35, where a reference is given to
Letter-Book C, fol. 124. Seveial deeds
are there set out, havii g in the maigin,
where the fee for enrolment is usually
recorded, the following note: " Mhil
guia Aldermamtux" These deeds, how-
ever, do not appear to have been en-
rolled in the Court of Husting,
I>TROm'OTl(>\. XV
the period just mentioned a charge of Za. 4d. should be made
for every deed or charter and 6s. 8d. for every will to be enrolled
over and above the old fee. 1
It was thought no doubt that the above arrangement, if carried
out for the prescribed period, would be sufficient for the purpose
in view. Such, however, was not the case, for the increased
charges were renewed for a period of three years, at the end of
which time they were again renewed, and so on from time to time.
The Sheriffs, besides being judges of the Court,
were also its executive officers, every process of the O f p ] eaa
Court being made out in the name of the Mayor, and Jj- v th
directed to the Sheriffs to be executed by them or by
some one of their servants. They had, moreover, to see to the
proper enrolment of all pleas in the Court of Husting, and to
maintain clerks for the purpose at their own expense. Upon the
morrow of each court all pleas were recited before the Mayor,
Kecorder, and four Aldermen, and such pleas as were not properly
written or enrolled were amended in their presence. 8
It was the duty of the Common Sergeant at Arms
of the City, otherwise called the Common Crier <> r n
(qautrement eat dit Comune Griour), to give notice to
the judges of the sittings of the Court, and to open and adjourn
the same. This he continues to do at the present day by making
the following proclamations :
" Oyez, oyez, oyez ! All manner of persons who have been
five times called by virtue of any exigent? directed to the
Sheriffs of London, and have not surrendered their bodies to
the said Sheriffs, this Court doth adjudge the men to be
outlawed and the women to be waived." 4
1 Letter -Book I, fol. 121; Kiley's
' Memorials,' pp. 689-91.
3 -Liber Albns' (Rolls Series), vol. i.
pp. 402-3; ' Liber Custumarum' (Kolls
Series), part i. p. 88 ; ' Liber Horn,' foL
269 b.
3 Judgment of outlawry upon a writ
of exigent was pronounced, after due
formalities, in the Court of Husting, as
will be seen later on.
* " Waivery " was the term applied to
a woman corresponding to " outlawry "
in the case of a man : fUeome home que
ett ullage eit dit ullage et Feme que ett
ullage ett dit naive (Co. Litt., lib. ii.
cap. xi. sec. 186). Women not being
sworn to the law cannot, strictly speak-
ing, bevtlegata,i.e.,e<etraleftmfH>rita;
they can only be left out or not re-
garded, teaiviata, i. ., derelicttt.
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INTRODUCTION.
" Oyez, oyez, oyez /All manner of persons who have any-
thing more to do at this Hustings of Common Pleas may
depart hence at this time, and keep their day here again at
the next Hustings of Common Pleas. God save the Queen."
This officer received a fee of fourpence for every testament
proclaimed in the Husting and for every plea determined therein,
in addition to his salary, the robes or cloaks of Aldermen worn
by them on taking their oath of office, which devolved by way
of perquisite to him, and a fee of twelvepence, which the Sheriffs
paid him, for every proclamation he made within the City. 1
Counsel.
The counsel employed in the Court were usually
known as the four City Pleaders ; the attorneys, as
already stated, being the same as the attorneys of the Mayor's
Court, their admission as attorneys of the latter court giving
them the exclusive privilege of practising in the Court of
Husting.
The employment of counsel appears at times to have worked
hardship upon the citizens, for in 1259 we find the King, after
promising the citizens that he would preserve all their liberties
unimpaired, granting certain new statutes " for the amendment
of the City," which he commanded should be inviolably observed,
to the effect that in future it should not be necessary to have a
pleader in any plea moved in the City, either in the Husting or
any court in the City, save only in pleas pertaining to the Crown,
or pleas of land and distress wrongfully taken ; but every one
was to set forth his complaint with his own lips, and the other
side in like manner. Further, if any pleader entered into an
agreement to take a part of the tenement for which he pleads by
way of reward, he was to lose his share and to be suspended from
office. 2
Another step in the same direction was taken in 1264, when it
was ordained that no advocate should act as an essoiner or agent
for proffering excuses for non-appearance, either in the Court of
Husting or any other court of the City. 3
1 ' Liber Albus ' (Rolls Series), vol. i.
p. 49.
1 City Records, ' Liber de Antiquis,'
fol. 79 ; translation by Riley, ' Chronicle
of Mayors and Sheriffs,' p. 45.
3 'Liber de Antiquis,' fol. 92.
INTRODUCTION. XVII
The Court sat to hear Pleas of Land and Common Pleas in
alternate weeks, its proceedings being entered under the head-
ings " Pleas of Land (or Common Pleas) holden on Monday the
Feast of (or " next before" or "next after" the Feast of )
>" &c, as the case might be, upon two distinct series of Rolls.
In the Court of Husting for Pleas of Land were
pleaded writs of Right 1 Patent directed to the Mayor H f i ^" eM
and Sheriffs, the tenant or tenants having three sum-
monses to the three Hustings of Pleas of Land next ensuing
after delivery of the writ, and three essoins 3 at the three next
courts ; after which, if the tenants made default, process issued
against them by Grand Cape, or after appearance by Petit
Cape, 3 and other process according to the common law. If the
parties pleaded for judgment, it was given by the mouth of the
Recorder, and six Aldermen at the least were wont to be present
at each such judgment given. 4
Of this right to hear all pleas of land in the first instance the
citizens of London were very jealous, and boldly resented an
attempt to deprive them of it which the King's Justices made
at a remarkable It&r held at the Tower (anno 14 Edw. II.), lasting
in all for twenty-four weeks and three days, to the great dis-
comfort and annoyance (in tribulatione et angustia) of the
citizens of London. 6
This series of Husting Rolls contains also a number
of assurances of lands, tenements, and hereditaments the Uusting
known as common recoveries. These were for the most WMO*
Land,
part fictitious actions entered into by consent for the
better assurance of lands and tenements, and if made in respect
of property outside the City were usually enrolled in the
Common Pleas. 6 The ecclesiastics are credited with the dis-
1 /. e., writs to recover not only the
possession or seisin of lands, but also the
property in them.
J Legal excuses made for non-appear-
ance.
3 Judicial writs for taking possession.
4 The procedure is fully set out in
' Liber Albus' (Rolls Series), vol. i.
pp. 181-4.
VOL. I.
5 See the proceedings printed in ' Lib.
Custom.' (Rolls Series), pt. i. pp. 28S et
teq.
6 The procedure was briefly this. The
tenant in possession, on a collusive action
being brought to oust him, was allowed
to bring into court some third party who
was declared to hare been the original
grantor and to have warranted the title ;
XVIII
INTRODUCTION.
covery of this " piece of solemn juggling," as it has not
inaptly been called, they having first made use of it to cir-
cumvent the statute De Vims Religiosis (7 Edw. I.), which
provided that no person, religious or other, whatsoever should
buy or sell, or receive under pretence of a gift, or of a
term of years, or any other title whatsoever, nor should, by
any art or ingenuity, appropriate to himself, any lands or tene-
ments in mortmain, upon pain of forfeiture. As this statute
extended only to gifts and conveyances between the parties, the
religious houses set up a fictitious title to the land which it was
intended they should have, and brought an action to recover it
against the tenant, who acted in collusion and made no defence.
Judgment was thereupon given for the religious house, which thus
recovered the land by sentence of law upon a supposed prior title.
About two hundred years later the same procedure was adopted
in order to counteract the effect of another statute known as
De Donis Oonditionalibus (13 Edw. I. c. 1), establishing estates
tail. The operation of these estates frequently bred much ill-will
and disagreement in families, for children grew disobedient to their
parents when they knew they could not be set aside ; creditors
were defrauded of their debts, and purchasers were deprived of
land which they had fairly bought, by the setting up of in-
numerable latent entails. The statute, which was all but uni-
versally condemned, found favour, however, with the nobility, for
they were thereby enabled to preserve their family estates from
forfeiture, and owing to their influence the less privileged classes
had little hope of procuring its repeal by the legislature. The
application of common recoveries to effect a bar to an estate tail was
not legally recognized till the decision in Taltarum's case, 1 anno
12 Edward IV., although it is said that the courts so long before
the tenant was said to vouch to warranty
this third party, who was in his turn
termed the vouchee. Upon being called,
the third party, who had had nothing
to do with the matter, but was, in fact,
a party to the scheme, admitted the
alleged warranty, and then allowed
judgment to go by default. Whereupon
judgment was given for the demandant
or plaintiff to recover the lands from
the tenant, and for the tenant to recover
a recompense in lands of equal value
from the defaulter, who had thus failed
in defending his title. The defaulter,
however, was usually some man of straw
who had no lands to give, and who, from
thus being constantly employed, came
to be known as the common vouchee. In
later times the crier of the court usually
undertook this role.
1 Year-Book, 12 Edw. IV., 19.
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as tlie reign of Edward III. inclined to the opinion Unit a har
be effected in this manner. From the recoveries entered
the Hunting Rolls it would appear that their effect in
this direction had been speedily recognized within the City, for
from the very commencement of the reign of Edward IV., or
more than ten years before judgment had been given in the case
just mentioned, fictitious recoveries were constantly enrolled,
and a true recovery is only occasionally found.
They were not unfrequently preceded by a conveyance of the
property in question to some third party, upon the understanding,
expressed or implied, that he would consent to a recovery being
made against him. The grantee was then known as " tenant to
the prcecipe," and such conveyance was often enrolled in the
series of Husting Rolls kept especially for the enrolment of deeds
and wills.
The Rolls upon which Pleas of Land were entered are
numbered respectively No. I. to No. CCXVI., commencing A.D.
1273 and ending A.D. 1724. 1
In the Husting for Common Pleas were pleadable Hugt .
various writs (many of them now obsolete), among Common
which were the following : *
Writs of Ex gram querela, calling upon the defendant to show
cause why execution should not issue for tenements devised by
will enrolled in the Husting of record.
Writs of Dower unde nil habet, for the recovery of a widow's
dower of lands which a tenant had bought of her husband in his
lifetime, whereof he was solely seised in fee simple or fee tail,
and of which she was dowable.
Writs of Gavelet for the recovery of lands and rents ; writs of
waste and partition ; writs of Quid juris clamat and of Per quce
servitia ; writs of Assize of Novd Disseisin, called " Freshforce,"
and of Mori d? Ancestor ; writs of Replevin for recovery of distress
wrongfully taken, and others.
has only at present allowed of its being
carried down to the fifteenth year of
1 A Calendar of Recoveries enrolled
since 1 Edward IV. has been com-
menced, giving the names of the several
demandants, tenants, and vouchees as
well as a description of the property
passii g under each recovery, but time
the reign of Queen Elizabeth.
1 See 'Liber Albua 1 (Kolls Series),
vol. i. pp. 184 et uq.
XX INTRODUCTION.
The Common Pleas Rolls are 170 in number, commencing A.D.
1272 and ending A.D. 1506. To these there is neither calendar
nor index. The entries on them are of the briefest possible
nature, but might be made valuable by the addition of an alpha-
betical list of the names of the parties to the various suits.
Besides matters already mentioned with which the Courts for
Pleas of Land and for Common Pleas were respectively concerned,
there were certain others in respect of which proceedings appear
to have taken place indifferently in either court.
Admission of Of these we may mention in the first place the
foreigners admission of foreigners 1 into the freedom of the
to i f n e the m City. The citizens of London were always more or
Busting. i ess jealous of any foreigner who entered the City,
and would allow none to reside within its walls for the purpose
of selling his merchandise for more than forty days, and then
only in lodgings especially assigned for the purpose. It was
probably with a view to putting an obstacle in the way of their
being admitted to the freedom of the City that the citizens
obtained letters patent from King Edward II. 2 allowing, at their
own especial request, certain " articles," among which was one
that declared that no foreigner should be admitted into the
freedom of the City except in the Husting (nisi in Hustengo). 3
It was again ordained in 1326 by the Mayor, Aldermen, the
men and merchants of divers trades, and others of the Commonalty,
for "the great advantage of the lord the King," who was himself a
prisoner at Kenilworth, and for " the avoiding certain perils," that
thenceforth no alien should under any circumstances be admitted
to the freedom of the City, save only at the Husting of London. 4
1 By "foreigner" (forinsecus ex-
traneui or alienigena) is meant any one,
whether of this country or of a country
beyond the seas, who was not a freeman
of the City of London.
2 Dated 18 (8 ?) June, 12 Bdw. II.
' Lib. Custum.' (Rolls Series), pt. i.
p. 269.
3 Both Strype and Maitland have
precisely the converse, viz., that no
stranger be admitted into the freedom
of the City in the Husting 1 The same
mistake is followed by Norton ('Com-
mentaries the City of London,' ed.
1869, p. 334), as well as by the compiler
of 'Historical Charters and Constitu-
tional Documents of the City' (ed.
1887), who appears to have transcribed
the articles from MSB. in the British
Museum.
4 Riley's ' Memorials,' p. 151.
INTRODUCTION.
XXI
It was to the Court of Husting that application had
to be made by an aggrieved citizen for an assize to sit ^f?
for the settlement of any dispute relative to buildings
within the City ; and it was in full Husting that twelve men,
Aldermen 1 of the City, had to be elected and sworn for the
purpose. This "Assize of Buildings," as it was called, dates
from the time of Henry Fitz-Elwyne, the first Mayor of London ;
and details of the manner in which it was to be carried out are
fully described in the City's ' Liber Albus.'
The Court was occasionally used as a place for
doing public penance, it having been decided in 1364 in the
by the Mayor, Aldermen, and an immense number of g '
the Commonalty, in the Great Hall of the Guildhall of London
assembled, that any person found guilty of perjury should be
committed to the prison of Newgate, there to remain until the
Husting next ensuing ; at which Husting he was to be taken
from the prison to the Guildhall, before the Mayor and Alder-
men, and there made to stand on a high stool, before all the
people, bareheaded, whilst the cause of his imprisonment was
publicly proclaimed as an example to others, after which he was
to be set at liberty. 8
Outlawry
in the
Husting.
Writs of Exigent were demandable as well at the
Husting for Common Pleas as the Husting for Pleas
of Land ; 3 but such Exigents as were demanded at
the one Husting were not to be demanded at the other. At the
fifth court outlawries and waiveries 4 were awarded in the presence
of the Mayor and Aldermen by the mouth of the Recorder, in the
same manner as other judgments given in the Husting. 8 The
custom of the City permitting the suing out of Exigents in the
1 The word Aldermanni is omitted in
the 'Liber de Antiquis,' but occurs in
Liber Horn,' ' Liber Custumarum,' and
also in ' Liber Albus' (Rolls Series,
vol. i. p. 320). Biley thinks it to be
erroneous, it being in his opinion im-
probable that Aldermen would under-
take such duties.
5 ' Memorials,' p. 319.
' " The chattels of the outlawed per-
son shall belong to the lord the King,
for he cannot be outlawed except in the
King's Court, as in the County Court or
in the Husting of London " (Bracton,
Bolls Series, vol. ii. p. 343).
For the meaning of this term lee
note tvpra, p. xv.
' 'Liber Albus' (Bolls Series), vol. i.
p. 190.
XXII
INTRODUCTION.
Courts of Husting and the subsequent proclamation of outlawry
in the Folkmote, especially summoned for the purpose, was made
the subject of inquiry by the King's Justices at the Iter at the
Tower already referred to 1 as having been held in the 14th year
of Edward II. The questions put by the Justices and answers
thereto are fully set out in the ' Liber Custumaram ' of the City
of London, but the final judgment as there given appears some-
what contradictory in terms. 3
In 1582 we find Sir Thomas Blanke, the then Lord Mayor, in-
forming Sir James Harvey, his predecessor in office, by letter, that
an amercement of one thousand pounds had been set upon the
latter's head in the Court of Common Pleas for failing to hold a
Court of Husting in the, month of October of his mayoralty,
whereby a great number of suits of Exigent affecting the Crown
and various parties had been lost. Excuse had been made in his
behalf to the Court of Aldermen by Mr. Sheriff Rowe and Mr.
Norton, who explained that he was sick in bed at the time,
" and in some suspicion of the infective sicknesse," 3 and could not
rise without imperilling his life. The counsel of the City had
stated that in like cases there were precedents for loss of Hustings
Quia Maior egrotat. The Lord Mayor and his brethren the
Aldermen accordingly advise him to " repaire to the terme " 4 with
convenient speed in order to obtain his discharge, first conferring
with Mr. Eecorder and Mr. Moseley, and bearing with him such
letters, testimonials, and certificates as he might be advised. 5
Enrolment ' Court, as formerly to all county courts,
of deeds belonged the enrolment of deeds and wills relating to
property belonging to citizens of London. It has been
1 Supra, p. XVII.
2 ' Liber Custum.' (Rolls Series), pt. i.
pp. 333-8.
3 The City's records known as ' Re-
membrancia,' from which this letter is
taken, contain many references to this
sickness (which began to threaten Lon-
don in 1580 and continued its ravages
till the middle of 1583) and the means
taken to prevent the spread of its in-
fection. A royal proclamation was
issued in the first-mentioned year for-
bidding the erection of any new houses
except in the place of old houses, the
harbouring of any merchants, and the
"using any victualling" therein; but
this was made quite as much from fear
of the City becoming overcrowded and
causing a dearth of provisions as from
any fear of sickness (Journal 21, fol. 54).
4 I.e., the sittings of the Law Courts,
which had to be suspended on account
of the prevailing sickness.
5 ' Kemembrancia ' (privately printed
for the Corporation, 1878), p. 207.
INTRODUCTION. .\.\III
laid down that, by ancient custom, lands in London might pass by
mere parol, 1 inasmuch as the transaction being recorded in the
Husting, no other safeguard was required. Deeds and wills were
also enrolled at either of the Courts of Husting, Pleas of Land
or Common Pleas, but were preserved in a separate series of rolls
from either of those previously mentioned.
By the Statute of Uses (27 Hen. VIII. c. 10) the Bargain ^
method of conveying lands and tenements by lease Bale in the
and release acquired a much more extended applica-
tion by means of a Bargain and Sale, a mode of conveyance
described by Blackstone 2 as a kind of real contract, whereby
the bargainor for some pecuniary consideration bargains and
sells, that is, contracts to convey the land to the bargainee,
and becomes by such bargain a trustee for, or seised to the
use of, the bargainee, and then the Statute of Uses completes
the purchase ; in other words the bargain first vests the use,
and then the statute vests the possession. In consequence of
such conveyances lacking those elements of notoriety which
formed a prominent feature in all the old common law assur-
ances, and in order to prevent freeholds being clandestinely
conveyed, it was enacted by a statute passed in the same session
of Parliament (stat. 27 Hen. VIII. c. 16) that such bargains and
sales should not enure to pass a freehold unless the same were
made by indenture sealed and enrolled in one of the King's
Courts of Record at Westminster, or before the Gustos Rotulorum,
Justices of the Peace, and Clerk of the Peace within the county
wherein the property was situate, within six months next after the
date of such indenture.
There is, however, a provision in the Act that it should not
extend to lands, tenements, or hereditaments within any city,
borough, or town corporate wherein the mayors, recorders,
chamberlains, or other officers have customarily enrolled any
evidences, deeds, or other writings within their precinct or limits.
By stat. 33 Geo. II. c. 30, s. 10 (an Act for widening certain
' 2 Inst. 676; Co. Litt, ed. 1703, ' 2 Bl. Com.? 338. Goodeve, Modem
p. 111. See also Chibborne's case, Dyer, Law of Kcal Prop.,' 1 (83, pp. 2i
2W. pi. 50.
XXIV
INTRODUCTION.
streets, &c., within the City), it was provided that all bargains
and sales of lands, tenements, and hereditaments purchased under
the Act, enrolled in the " Hustings " of the City, should have the
force of fines and recoveries at common law. Similar provision
has also been made in various local Acts of Parliament affecting
the City. 1
Enrolment Tne enrolment of deeds in the Husting commences
of deeds, in 1252 and continues down to the present day. But
of late years very few have been enrolled, and these consist
chiefly of deeds of gift by various benefactors to the City of
London School for the purpose of founding scholarships.
There is, moreover, a deplorable hiatus in this series, the rolls
for the years 1718 to 1837 being unfortunately either lost or
destroyed. It has been already mentioned that the duty of
enrolling deeds and wills in the Husting devolved upon one of
the four attorneys of the Mayor's Court. These officials transacted
their business for some considerable time at the Koyal Exchange,
and their offices were situate in that building at the time of its
destruction by fire in 1838; and it is more than probable that
many of the rolls of the Court of Husting perished in the flames
together with other records belonging to the Mayor's Court. 2
A calendar has been prepared, in tabulated form, of all deeds
enrolled in this Court, giving at a glance the names of the
grantors and grantees, with a brief description of the property
conveyed. The work fills more than seven large folio volumes, to
which an exhaustive index is in course of preparation, and is so
far advanced as to be of practical utility down to the year 1481,
and when complete will form one of the most valuable indexes of
the City's record.
Enrolment Wills devising lands or tenements within the City
of wills. an d its liberties, executed and attested according to
law, might be enrolled either in the Husting held for determining
Pleas of Land or that for Common Pleas, " the same being first
1 E. g., the Coal Act (stat. 1 & 2 Will.
IV. c. Ixxvi. s. 10).
1 The loss of these rolls has been
touched upon by the editor in his
Introduction to 'Calendar of Letters
from the Mayor, &c., A.D. 1360-1370,'
privately printed for the Corporation in
1886.
INTRODUCTION.
XXV
proved in open court on the oaths of two of the subscribing
witnesses thereto, and proclaimed at one of these courts." 1
It is said, on the other hand, that a testament of goods MUOT
be enrolled in the Husting; 2 but this statement is scarcely
supported by the evidence of the wills themselves, since, com-
paratively speaking, but few wills of pure personalty are found
entered on the rolls.
It was not unusual, as well within the City as with-
out, for a testator to make two separate and distinct
wills, one disposing of his real estate and the other and
of his personal goods and chattels. 8 Thus we find
two wills enrolled of William de Thorneye,* pepperer, and two
of Peter de Blithe, 8 potter, not to mention others. It is not,
however, often the case that both wills are found enrolled
in the Court of Husting ; but frequently a will of per-
sonalty not enrolled is mentioned in the will, disposing of
the testator's real estate, that is enrolled. Thus, for instance,
Eobert de Kelseye, by will proved and enrolled in the Husting
in 1336, 6 devised certain tenements to his executors in trust
for sale for the purpose of fulfilling his testament ordained by
him as to his movables, which testament does not appear on
the rolls. Again, the will of Robert atte Hyde 7 refers to another
will which the testator had already made touching his movables,
and which he wishes in express terms to remain still in force.
The will of William de Cave, 8 proved and enrolled A.D. 1348-9,
also expressly states that the testator, having already made his
testament (testamentum) concerning his movable goods, &c.,
proceeds further to make and publish his testament or last will
(testamenti mei sen ultime mee voluntatis) concerning all his
1 Emerson's 'Courts of Law of the
City of London,' 1794, pp. 25-6.
z Bohun's 'Privilegia Londini,' 1723,
p. 210. The reference there given in
support of this statement, viz., Hob.,
346, appears to be wrong.
* Instances of this practice may be
seen in the 'Fifty Earliest English
Wills,' ed. by Dr. Furnivall for the
Early English Text Society, 1882, where
the testator's teitament, disposing of his
personalty, is usually in Latin, whilst
his la>t mill, disposing of his real estate,
is in English.
* Infra, pp. 603, 649.
Infra, pp. 674, 690.
' Infra, p. 412. See also the will of
Gregory de Rokeslee (infra, p. 691).
7 Infra, p. 512.
8 Infra, p. 534.
XXVI
INTRODUCTION.
tenements whatsoever situate in the City of London, in manner
as then follows.
, .. Nor when a testament was enrolled in the Husting
The entire
will seldom was it always enrolled in its entirety, insomuch that
enrolled.
frequently little more than a mere extract appears
on the rolls.
It is said that by the custom of London a devise of
lands is invalid unless enrolled within a convenient
convenient time. 1 But what may or may not be considered a
convenient time is not clear. In one case so long a
time as twenty-five years appears to have been allowed to elapse
between the execution of a will and its enrolment, and yet there
is no record of any objection having been raised. 2 On the
other hand, mere lapse of time before enrolment was not suffi-
cient to set aside a will, provided that some reasonable excuse
could be adduced. Some considerable time had evidently elapsed
between the death of Alexander Heyrun and the bringing his
will into court for probate the precise length of time that had
so elapsed we have no means of knowing, the will itself being
without date ; but whatever it may have been, it did not prevent
the admission of the will, inasmuch as the lapse of time was
accounted for by one of the executors being proved to have
maliciously withheld it from probate for the purpose of dis-
inheriting the testator's issue. 3
Number
of wills
enrolled.
The number of wills upon the rolls of the Court
exceeds four thousand, of which two thousand five
hundred (in round numbers) are calendared in
the present volume. There is no record of any will en-
rolled after the year 1688, although deeds, as already stated,
continue to be enrolled down to the present day, and notwith-
standing it having been laid down, according to Mr. Serjeant
1 Bohun's ' Priv. Lond.,' 1723, p. 210.
* Bee the will of John Reyner, en-
rolled infra, p. 456.
3 Pee the will, which is enrolled infra,
p. 137.
INTRODUCTION.
XXVI!
Pulling, 1 that all wills of lands in London, and even of personal
property of citizens, ought still to be enrolled in this Court.
For some years previous to 1688 the number of wills enrolled
gradually diminishes, in some years only four, five, or six wills
being enrolled, and in others none at all. The reason for this may
perhaps be explained partly by the absence of any penalty for non-
enrolment and partly by the better class of citizens of the first half
of the seventeenth century being driven by royal proclamations
to leave the City and to reside upon their estates in the country,
" there to keep hospitality according to their several degrees." 3
The number of wills enrolled in 1348 and 1349
far exceeds those of any other years, owing in all
probability to the ravages of the plague or pestilence
known as the "Black Death," which, breaking out in England
in the month of August, 1348, reached the City towards the end
of that year. 3 This is often spoken of as the first of the three
great plagues or pestilences, the second having occurred in the
years 1361 and 1362, when the number of wills again increases,
although in a less marked degree, and the third in 1369, when
there is no appreciable increase in the number of wills enrolled.
The wills enrolled in 1348 and 1349, besides their extraordinary
number, bear internal evidence of members of families having
dropped off very quickly one after another during that baneful
period. Take for instance the will of Nicholas de Barton, 4 which
was dated 19 January, 1348-9, and enrolled, presumably after the
testator's decease, early in the following month of February. The
will mentions Alice his wife as being then alive, but before the
will was taken into court for probate she also had perished, a
victim in all probability to the Black Death.
The wills of Eichard de Shordich and of Benedict his son, the
1 'Laws and Customs,' &c., 1842,
p. 176. His references to authorities
for this statement (viz., Dalton, 117,
and Hob., 346) appear to be incorrect;
the latter reference is nevertheless
given also by Bohun (' Privilegia Lon-
dini,' 1723, p. 210).
" See ' Remembrancia,' pp. 408, 409,
419,420.
3 Becker's ' Epidemics of the Middle
Ages,' ed. 1869, p. 19. Fabyan the
Chronicler records that "in the ende
of this yere [1348], about y* endo of
August, this mortalytie beganne in
dyuers places of Englande, and spe-
cially at London, and so contynued to
the sayde moneth of August next en-
auynge."
Enrolled infrtt, p. 618.
XXVIII INTRODUCTION.
one dated 10 February and the other 6 March, 1348-9, and both
of them proved and enrolled on one and the same day, tell a
similar story, for the son, having been appointed executor to his
father, died before probate was granted, and was obliged in his
own will to grant a power of attorney to others to execute
his father's testament in his stead. 1
The will of Benedict de Shordich, again, is followed immediately
by that of Thomas Fraunceys, who makes certain bequests to
Agnes his wife. These, however, she was fated to enjoy but for
a few days, or weeks at the most, for her own will follows in close
succession on the Husting Roll to that of her husband.
Lastly, we may mention the case of Richard de Stokwell
and of Hugh his son, whose wills, dated respectively 4 April
and 8 April, 1349, were proved and enrolled on the same
day, showing that the son survived his father but a very short
time.s
It is a curious fact that in 1665, the year of the great plague,
only one will is enrolled, and that a will nuncupative.
A calendar (with alphabetical index of the names of testators)
of the wills proved and enrolled in the Court of Husting was
made many years since by- the late W. T. Alchin, formerly
Librarian at the Guildhall, to whose varied and extensive know-
ledge as well as unremitting zeal is due the existence of so
many valuable indexes to the Corporation records. This
calendar, which is also in a tabulated form, gives the names of
the testators and a short description of the property passing
under the wills; it likewise notices any devise or bequest
which, from its being for pious, charitable, or other uses, is of
more than ordinary importance and interest. A column is also
left for any observations which might seem necessary or advisable.
It has, however, one drawback, namely, the omission of the
names of individual beneficiaries ; but notwithstanding this it is
consulted more perhaps than any other index to the Corporation
records, and has proved of considerable service in the production
of this calendar.
1 Infra, pp. 531, 632. | 2 Enrolled infra, p. 542.
INTRODUCTION. XXIX
The method of conveying real estate at the present
day possesses one great and palpable defect the want Advantages
. . of enrol-
of sufficient notoriety. It was to secure the advantage ment in
of notoriety that our Saxon forefathers executed all
conveyances at the County Court, and caused a
memorial of the same to be entered on a register ; and the sys-
tem of enrolment in the Court of Husting in force within the
City of London was but a continuation of this ancient custom.
Under the feudal system this notoriety was obtained by open
livery of seisin of lands, tenements, and hereditaments to be con-
veyed, such livery of seisin being necessary, at common law, for
every grant of an estate of freehold in corporeal hereditaments,
whether of inheritance or for life only. In hereditaments in-
corporeal it was impossible to be made, for they have no objec-
tive reality ; and in leases for years or other chattel interest
it was not necessary. In the case of the latter, however, actual
entry was necessary in order to vest the estate in the lessee, and
this entry by the tenant himself served the purpose of notoriety
as well as livery of seisin from the grantor could have done.
In addition to the publicity given to every deed and will by
open proclamation and enrolment in full Husting, there was
the further advantage that such enrolment was of record, so that
no averment could be made against a deed thus enrolled, and the
enrolment itself could be pleaded. 1
The advantages to be derived from a proper system
of registration of all documents affecting real estate makeregu-
are becoming more recognized every day ; among trat
these must be reckoned the greater facility and cheap-
ness afforded to conveyances of land by an effective registry
of title by the landowner. Such a registry exists already
in Scotland as well as in the counties of Middlesex and
York, and an attempt is being made at the present time
to extend the system to other parts of England by a Bill
known as " The Land Transfer Bill," recently introduced by
the Lord Chancellor, and still before a Committee of the House
1 Kmerson, 'Courts of Law of the I cature Com., Minutes of Evidence, 80
City of London,' 17U4, pp. 106-7; Judi- | March, 1870.
XXX
INTRODUCTION.
of Lords, by which it is proposed to make registration com-
pulsory for the conveyance of the legal estate, and to create
land transfer districts, each having a local office for the purpose
of registration and transfer of land within its limits, with a
principal office in London.
Suggestion
The Court of Husting for centuries served the
for utilizing purpose of a similar registry for the citizens of
Hustin f London, and still offers exceptional facilities for the
re-establishment of a system essential to the well-
being of a commercial people.
Proposals to
So far, however, from any attempt having been
abolish the made to adapt this Court to the wants of the age,
11 ' proposals have more than once been made, from
quarters one would least expect, to abolish it altogether and to
transfer its powers to the Mayor's Court. To this end a clause
was inserted in the Mayor's Court Procedure Bill, 1857, but it
was rejected in the passage of the Bill through the House of
Lords. 1 Ten years later the City authorities themselves intro-
duced a Bill 2 which had a similar object. By section 5 of that
Bill it was proposed that thenceforth no action or suit or other
proceeding should be commenced, removed into, or prose-
cuted in the Court of Husting, and that all the jurisdic-
tion, powers, and authorities of the Court and of the judges
thereof should be transferred to, vested in, and executed by the
Mayor's Court, as if the Mayor's Court were actually the Court of
Husting of the City of London ; and by the next section it was
proposed that all deeds, evidences, and writings by any Act of
Parliament or charter, or by any custom or otherwise, authorized,
required, or accustomed to be enrolled, should after the passing of
the Act be enrolled in the Mayor's Court. This Bill was after-
wards withdrawn, 3 as was also a similar Bill 4 introduced by the
City Remembrancer in 1871, notice of which was given on the
llth of November, 1870.
1 Journals of House of Lords, 3 Aug.,
1857.
2 30 & 31 Viet., sess. 1867.
' City Records, Printed Minutes Co.
Co., 4 April, 18157.
4 Intituled " Court of Hustings (Lon-
don) Abolition."
INTRODUCTION.
XXXI
Sucli, in brief, is the history of the Court of Husting as derived
from the records of the City of London generally, but more >*]-
cially from the records of the Court itself, as well as from printed
authorities bearing upon the subject, written for the most jwrt
by men who, from their special legal qualifications or the position
they held in connexion with the Court itself, may be supposed
well qualified for the task they undertook. It remains to con-
sider the Court more especially in its aspect as a court of probate
of wills or testaments of citizens of London ; and, first, as to the
distinction, if any, between a will and a testament.
In their strictest technical sense the terms " will "
and " devise " are appropriate to real estate, and the Distinction
terms " testament," " bequest," and " legacy " to between
personal estate, 1 but this distinction is lost sight of w |" and
testament.
in ordinary usage. It will be seen that there is little
or no difference in the nature of the property passing under a
testamentum and under an ultima voluntas in the Court of
Husting, whilst on the other hand there is evidence to show that
the terms were frequently used indiscriminately. 3
In its general sense a " testament " has been said to differ in no
way from a last will, for the latter is nothing more than a testi-
fying or declaration of the mind (testatio mentif?) ; " hence it is
that not only in our speech, but in our writings also, we use
the term of testament and last will indifferently, or one for
another." 4
For a short period, viz. circa A.D. 1271-1274, the term 'ultima
1 Goodeve, ' Modern Law of Beal
Property,' ed. 1883, p. 318. "But in
Law most commonly ultima rolvntat
in scripti* is used where Lands or Tene-
ments are devised; and Tettamentum
when it concerneth chattels" (Co Litt.,
ed. 1703, p. 111).
1 Testamenti teu ultimo roluntatit
Roll 77 (1 80). See also the will of John
de St. Meynak (infra, p. 116), which he
declares to be "his last will and his
testament," and which he wishes to
take effect "by way of testament, or
if not by way of codicil, or by way
of last will, as it may best take effect."
3 This derivation, although etymo-
! logically incorrect (the final -nentvn
j in tmtamentum having no connexion
with mem), is followed by Lord Coke,
' who says : " latamenlnm eit tettatio
| mentis et index animi lermo ; so as a
ill- riser par tan testament is to speak
by his testament what his mind is to
have done after his decease" (Co.
Litt., ed. 1703, p. 111). The same
false etymology of the word had been
adopted as early as the time of Jus-
tinian (Inst., lib. ii. tit. x.).
* Swinburne's "Treatise of Testa-
ments and Last Wills,' ed. 1803, p. 3;
Goodeve's 'Modern Law of Keal 1'rop.,'
ed. 1883, p. 318.
XXXII INTRODUCTION.
voluntas takes the place of testamentum, the record of probate
running as follows :
" The same day and year was proved in full Husting the
last will of [name of testator] by fit and trustworthy witnesses
there sworn and lawfully examined, who said that they were
present and heard when the said [name of testator], being
of good and sound memory, gave and assigned to," &c.
The word testamentum, however, is more commonly used
throughout the rolls, and the probate is usually recorded in one of
the following forms :
" The same day and year was read and proved the testa-
ment of [name of testator] by [names of witnesses], sworn
and examined, containing these words," &c.
" The same day and year came A. B., executor [or execu-
tors] of [name of testator], and proved the testament of the
said [name of testator] as to lay fee (quoad laicum feodum)
therein contained by [names of witnesses], sworn and
examined, who say upon their oath that they were present
when the said [name of testator] made his legacy 1 (legatum
suum) in this manner," &c.
The term " lay fee " in this connexion appears to
personalty in comprise everything that is not of an ecclesiastical
one and the na t u re, for both real and personal estate are for the
same will.
most part disposed of by one and the same testa-
ment. It is, indeed, expressly recorded that the executor
of Robert de Elsingg proved the testator's will 2 in respect
of everything therein contained, movables as well as im-
movables (torn mobilia quam immobilia). It is only occasionally
that we find any marked distinction between the disposal of the
testator's real and personal property, as, for instance, in the two
wills of William de Thorneye already mentioned ; or as in
the will of Ralph de Upton, 3 proved and enrolled A.D. 1341-2,
where, after various pecuniary bequests to his kinsfolk and
for charitable purposes, the testator leaves to his wife all his
tenements in the Ward of Coleman Street, together with two
selds or warehouses in the parish of S. Mary le Bow ; this
devise being of real estate, there is the marginal note Hie de
1 It was decided in 1757 that "legacy" I ' Enrolled infra, p. 637.
is as applicable to land as. to chattels or . _
money (dope v. Taylor, 1 Burrows, 268). | Jft /" -a ' PP' i53 ~ i -
mTHODUCTION. XXXIII
I aico feodo placed over against it ; or, again, in the will of Alan
Hotham, 1 where the disposal of the testator's lay fee is made subse-
quent to and distinct from that of his personal goods and chattels.
Every freeman of the City of London might make
a will and alter it as often as he pleased. In
disposing, however, of his personal estate it was personalty
necessary for him to follow the custom of the City Wlt ,'" y th(
by leaving to his wife one third of such estate, and
to his children, if any, another third ; or, if he had no children,
by leaving one half to his wife. If, on the other hand, he left
children and no wife, his children were entitled to the same
proportion of his personalty.' The residue in each case was at
the free disposal of the testator, and was known as the legatory
or dead man's portion ; if left undisposed of by the testator it fell
under the direction of the Statute of Distributions, and was no
longer controlled by the custom of London, 3 but as a matter of
fact it was usually devoted to pious uses for the benefit of the
testator's soul. The shares of the wife and children were called
their reasonable parts, to recover which there was at common law
a writ de rational Hi parte bonorum.
This restriction upon the testamentary disposition of a man's
personalty was not, strictly speaking, a particular custom of
London, having formed part of the common law of the land
at least as far back as the reign of Henry II. ; but from its
having continued in force within the City of London long after
it had been abolished elsewhere by various Acts of Parliament 4 it
came to be looked upon as a custom of the City. The practical
effect of such restriction was to deter wealthy persons who lived
within the City and carried on their trade within its liberties from
taking up the freedom of the City and becoming freemen, until
an Act was passed in the eleventh year of George I. enabling
citizens to dispose effectually of all their personal estate by will
1 Infra, p. 660.
a Calthrop's Ancient Customs and
Usages of the City of London,' 1670,
p. 109; Bohun's 'Frivil. Lond.,' 1723,
p. 208.
1 ' Laws and Privileges of London,'
4c. (anon.), 1765. p. 105.
VOL. I.
4 The ancient method prevailed in
the province of York until abolished
by stat. 4 & 5 Will, k Mary, c. 8 (ex-
plained by stat. 243 Anne, c. 5); and
also in Wales before the passing of the
Act 7 & 8 Will. 111., c. 38.
xxxrv
INTRODUCTION.
so as to bar claims by wife and children, and " thus is the old
common law now utterly abolished throughout all the kingdom
of England, and a man may devise the whole of his chattels as
freely as he formerly could his third part or moiety." 1
A similar distribution of the goods of an intestate was enforced
in the Courts Christian. It is not, however, a prominent feature
in the wills enrolled in the Court of Husting, although a widow's
right to a third part of her late husband's movable goods
within the City was unquestionable, as is plainly seen in the will
of Walter de Schenefeld, 3 who bequeaths that portion of his
movables to his wife in conformity with the provisions of law
(prout decet et de lege et jure habere debeat).
The manner of disposing of a testator's residuary estate is
not always apparent, as frequently the record stops short with
"Residuum vero etc." But this very brevity seems to inti-
mate that the residue was to be disposed of in a manner
prescribed, and that therefore there was no necessity to set it
out at length. Where further details are given of the testator's
wish as to the disposal of the residue of his property after
his specific bequests and legacies have been executed, it will be
found that the widow's and children's portions usually follow as
near as possible the division of a deceased person's personal estate
at common law. Thus Koger Carpenter, whose will 3 was enrolled
A.D. 1348-9, after disposing of his tenements and rents to his
son and daughters, leaving nothing to his wife, directs that the
residue of his goods, if there be any after payment of debts and
legacies, be divided into three parts : one part to go to his wife,
another to be divided equally among his children, and the third
to be devoted to pious uses.
It appears from a letter 4 addressed to the Lord Mayor and
Aldermen by the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1619 that an
attempt was made about that time, by some over-zealous officer
of the Corporation, to extend this so-called custom to the goods
also of free-women whose husbands had been free, and to
divide their goods among their children accordingly. This claim,
1 Kerr's ' Blaokstone's Com. ,' 1876, vol.
ii. p. 444.
1 Enrolled infra, p. 556.
Infra, p. 634.
* ' Remembrancia,' pp. 316-7.
INTRODUCTION. XXXV
wrote the Archbishop, he had never heard of before the previous
year. Being desirous to maintain the jurisdiction incident to his
place, and to avoid all suits and contentions with the City, he
prays the Court of Aldermen to inform themselves of the true
state of the custom, and not to encroach upon his prerogative.
To this the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen replied that they
conceived his Grace had been misinformed, but since he gave
them no particulars, either as to the officers who made the claim
or when or where it was made, they were unable to give him the
satisfaction he expected. Upon receiving particulars they would
inform themselves and endeavour to satisfy him in the matter.
Previously to the reign of Henry VIII. no one
who was not a freeman of the City of London ^^ estate
could by will dispose of a greater estate than a within the
term of years, although the hardship of this rale
was frequently mitigated by conveyances to uses (the Court of
Chancery permitting the use to be devised by will), until matters
were placed in statu quo by the passing of the Statute of Uses
(27 Henry VIII. c. 10), whereby all uses were turned into legal
estates. To remedy the inconvenience arising from this want of
testamentary power, another statute was passed a few years after-
wards (32 Henry VIII. c. 1), known as the Statute of Wills,
whereby every person holding lands or hereditaments in socage,
or in the nature of a socage tenure, was enabled by his last will
and testament in writing to dispose of the same according to his
pleasure ; and those who held estates in fee simple by knight
service were similarly allowed to dispose of two third parts
thereof. It was not till the year 1660, when by statute
12 Car. II. c. 24 socage was made the universal tenure, that
all estates in fee simple became devisable, being all then held
in socage.
Within the City and liberties of London, however, matters
were different; for the City being held immediately of the
sovereign lord the king in free burgage (a tenure in the nature
of socage), every citizen from time immemorial enjoyed the
right of devising lands, tenements, or hereditaments within
the same to whomsoever he would, and for whatsoever estate
XXXVI
INTRODUCTION.
he would, as if they were chattels. 1 This right extended also
to gavelkind lands and to some few favoured boroughs. 2
The validity of the privilege thus enjoyed by citizens of London
was made the subject of a special inquiry, anno 14 Edward I.,
the following being an abstract of the proceedings as recorded 3 :
A precept issued to Kalph de Sandwich, then Warden of the 0%,
and to Walter le Blund and John Wade, then Sheriffs, to examine
upon oath as to whether certain lands, tenements, and rents which
Sir .Robert Aguylun 4 held at the time of his decease, and had lately
devised to the Prior of Tortinton, were of the liberty of the City
of London, ao that the said Robert might dispose of them by his
testament, as if they were a chattel, to whomsoever he would,
according to the custom of the said City, or whether they were
of the same condition as his other lands and tenements outside
the City (forinseca), and so ought to descend by right of inheritance
to his right heir after his decease. A return made that all the
tenements devised by Robert Aguylun were of the liberty of
the City, and a petition presented to the king by Hugh Bardolf and
Isabella his wife, who was alleged to be next heir to the said Robert,
praying that the inquisition already held should not be to their
prejudice, as they took no part in it, and that no seisin should
be given to the Prior of Tortinton to the prejudice of the said
Isabella.
The king accordingly summoned all the Aldermen and chief
men (maiores) of the City to appear at his Exchequer, where
Gregory de Rokesle, on behalf of his fellow citizens, declared the
lands and tenements in question to be capable of being disposed
of by will (legabilia tenementa) according to the custom of the
City, but that they would have descended by right of inheritance
to the aforesaid Isabella according to the same custom, had not
the aforesaid Robert devised them to the said prior. Being asked
whether the aforesaid tenement was a barony held of the king,
and, as such, capable of being devised, and also as to whether
the king was seised of the wardship and marriage of the testator,
he replied that the aforesaid tenement was no barony, but contri-
buted to the king's ferm, and that the ancestors of the aforesaid
Robert were never in the ward of any king nor given in marriage by
any king by reason of the aforesaid tenement ; but he understood that
the ancestors of the lord the king had the wardship and marriage
of ancestors of the testator by reason of tenements outside the City,
1 1 Roll. Abr. 656 j Calthrop's 'An-
cient Customs and Usages of the City of
London,' 1670, pp. 103, 104; 'The City
Law,' 1658, pp. 63-4.
1 e.g. Oxford: " Kevera terminatum
est quod potest legari ut catallum tarn
hsereditas quam perquisitum per Barones
Bracton, t |
Series), \
London' et Burgenses Oxon'."
'De Legibus Angliaj' (Rolls
vol. iv. p 264.
* ' Coram Hege ' Poll, Easter, anno 14
Edward 1. memb. 30.
* Will enrolled infra, p. 75.
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XXXVII
as was the case with many citizens of London. For these reasons,
and because the king had no wiah that the Statute of Mortmain
should be prejudicial to the prior, it was adjudged that the latter
should recover seisin of the tenements devised against the aforesaid
Hugh and Isabella.
Citizens of London, admitted to the freedom of
the City, enjoyed by custom the further privilege of
devising their lands and tenements in mortmain
without any licence ; but this privilege did not extend to non-
freemen, otherwise denominated " foreigners " or " strangers." 1
This custom was also an incident to the peculiar tenure of free
burgage already alluded to, whereby lands were held within the
City, and it was expressly confirmed to the citizens of London
by charter of Edward III., granted to them, with the assent of
Parliament, in the first year of his reign.*
Advantage was frequently taken of this privilege to evade
the necessity of a licence in mortmain, by conveying lands and
tenements to citizens upon the understanding that they should
afterwards devise the same in mortmain. To obviate this
an ordinance was passed, anno 13 Henry VT. (A.D. 1434), by
the Common Council, 3 that thenceforth no testament of any
citizen whatsoever, whereby lands and tenements were devised
in mortmain, should be admitted to be enrolled, unless it
appeared, after due examination made on oath before the Mayor
and Recorder for the time being, or either of them, together
with some one Alderman, that such devise had been made
without deceit or fraud of the testator's own lands and tene-
ments which had come to him by right of inheritance or honest
purchase, and not of lands or tenements of others conveyed to
him by a side feoffment (per feoffamentum a latere) for the
purpose of having them devised in mortmain without a licence
under colour of his freedom. The Chamberlain and the Common
Clerk were authorized by the same ordinance to levy a fine,
according to their discretion, upon every testament brought to be
enrolled devising lands and tenements in mortmain; such fine
1 1 Roll. Abr. 556 ; Bohun's ' Privilegia
Loudini,' p. 210.
Dated 6 March, 1 Edward III. (A.D.
1326-7), ' Liber Albns ' (Bolls Series),
vol. i. p. 145.
Letter-Book K, folio 140 b.
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INTRODUCTION.
being devoted to the expenses of the new chapel at the Guildhall
at that time in course of erection, as already mentioned. 1
Many of the civic companies availed themselves of this method
of acquiring lands in mortmain beyond the limits allowed them
by their several charters ; for instances are not wanting where
a company has found the money and had land purchased and
conveyed to trustees in trust to convey the same to some third
party in trust to devise it to the company by his will. The
company thus became possessors of land under a devise of the
nominee of its nominees, which it could not legally have acquired
by direct conveyance. 2
Eestrictions
There were certain restrictions, however, imposed
y custom upon testamentary disposition of real
mentary dis- estate within the City no less than upon that of
position of p ersona i property. Thus a husband could not, before
the Statute of Wills already mentioned, devise to his
wife any tenements within the City for a higher estate than
the term of her life. 3 In cases where a husband has devised
a higher estate, as for instance a fee simple, it will be found
that his widow usually came into court and formally renounced
the fee so devised, and expressed her willingness to accept only
a life estate ; 4 this she was compelled to do upon pain of losing
the whole.
Again, a husband could not devise tenements enjoyed in right
of his wife, nor those which he and his wife had jointly acquired.
Where, however, a husband and wife were jointly seised of
tenements to them and the heirs of the husband, the latter
could devise the reversion, but not otherwise. 6 It will be seen
that the will of Nicholas de Farndon 6 was opposed upon this
ground by Koisia his daughter, the testator having devised
tenements of which he was jointly seised with Isabella his wife,
to hold to them and the heirs of the body of his said wife, under
1 Supra, p. xiv.
3 Report City Livery Companies' Com-
mission, 1884, p. 13. See also Lord Cot-
tenham's judgment in Attorney-General
0. Fishmongers' Company (Preston's
Charity), 2 Beav. 688.
a Calthrop's 'Ancient Customs and
Usages of the City of London.' 1670
pp. 104, 105.
1 See pp. 102, 103, 125, 126, 141,
171.&C.
6 Calthrop, op. cit., p. 106; Eohun,
' Privilegia Londini,' p. 73.
6 Enrolled infra, pp. 397-8.
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XXXJX
the will of William de Farndon (or-Farindon), 1 the result being
a stay of execution.
By " dower " at common law is meant that portion A widow ,,
of her husband's lands or tenements which a wife has dower and
after his decease for the term of her life for her own freebench -
sustenance and the nurture and education of her children. 8
" Freebench " is a term usually applied to that estate in
copyhold lands or tenements which a wife has on the death of
her husband for her dower, according to the custom of the manor.
Within the City of London, governed as it is in a great
measure by custom, " dower " and " freebench " may be considered
convertible terms, for we read 3 that, by the custom as well of the
City of London as of York, " the wives of deceased husbands have
their freebench of the lands of sock-men, and hold it in the
name of dower (nomine dotis) for their life." The terms appear
also to apply equally to real and personal estate.*
A widow's freebench of copyhold lands was usually held only
so long as she remained unmarried and chaste, and Bracton, in
continuation of the passage just quoted, goes so far as to say that
the custom of the City of London was such that if a widow
married again she thereby lost the dower which she had by her
first husband. A later authority, 8 however, intimates that such
a custom had ceased to be in force in his time, and this seems
to be corroborated by the evidence of the wills before us. 6
Where a certain dower, says Bracton, has been
settled upon a wife she cannot by the custom claim
any more as of right, but she was permitted to take
A widow 1 !
right of
election.
1 Infra,?. 112.
' Co. Litt., lib. i. cap. v. sec. 36.
Power out of lands, however, appears
to have been unknown under the early
t axon constitution, a wife being directed
to be supported wholly out of her hus-
band's personal estate ('Laws of King
hdmumV Thorpe, p. 108n.).
s Bracton, ' De Le|?ibusAnglise' (Bolls
Series), vol. iv. p. 647.
4 fcee the wills of John de Knopwed
and William de Thame, enrolled infra,
pp. 448, 697.
5 Britton : " And tometime there was
such an usage in London and in many
other places, that as soon as the widow
is married to another husband, or be-
comes with child by any other than her
first husband, she may be immediately
ejected from her dower " (translation by
Nichols, 1866), lib. v. cap. zi.
' Had it been otherwise we should
scarcely have found a testator devising
tenements to his wife with the express
proviso that if she took a second husband
she was to be allowed to take only her
dower therein (will of John de W&lpol,
p. 664).
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INTRODUCTTO!?.
what more her husband might be pleased to bestow npon her
as an act of grace, 1 presumably because dower took precedence over
all other debts of the testator. Many instances will be found
in these wills of a husband leaving his wife a specific sum of
money, which she might elect to take in lieu of dower or not. 2
A case is on record (Kitson v. Kitson and others 3 ) of a widow
claiming certain tenements devised to her for life, and likewise
one half of her husband's personal estate (there being no
children) and her widow's chamber by virtue of the custom
of London as a freeman's widow, as well as the other half of her
husband's personal estate for life by virtue of his will. It was
held that she must be put to her election, and she thereupon
renounced the will.
Dower was -recoverable in the Husting for Common
D ba?red. W Pleas ' as alread y stated, 4 by Writ of Dower unde nil
habet, the procedure in respect of which is set out in
'Liber Albus.'* It could, however, be barred by deed enrolled
in the Husting, a deed so enrolled operating as a fine at common
law ;* or by the wife having agreed to a jointure in bar of her
customary part, in which case the agreement bound her, and she
could never sue for her customary part. If, however, the jointure
were expressed to be in bar only of her dower or " thirds " of
lands, tenements, and hereditaments, the wife was not barred
of her customary share of her husband's personal estate. 7
The " widow's chamber " just mentioned was that
P ortion of her husband's tenement or dwelling-house
which they had jointly occupied, and which she was
allowed by the custom of London to enjoy for life. It is stated by
a former Eecorder of the City of London, whose work upon City
customs has already been cited, to have consisted of the hall, the
* Supra, p. XIX.
5 holls Series, vol. i. p. 185.
' Kmerson, 'Courts of Law of the
City of London,' 1794, p. 27; Bohun's
' Privilegia Londini,' p. 241.
1 ' De Legibus Angliie ' (Rolls Series),
vol. i. p. 486.
2 tee the wills of John de Oxenford,
Thomas de Cavendych, John de Gode-
stone, and others (infra, pp. 461, 547,
68fi, &c.).
3 ' Cases in Equity temp. Lord Chanc.
Talbot,' 1741, case 267.
7 ' Laws and Privileges of London ' i,
&c. (anon.), 1766, p. 100.
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principal chamber, and the cellar ; she was further allowed the
use of the oven, the stable, privy, and yard, together with other
necessaries, so long as she remained unmarried. 1
In this respect the custom of the City of London
appears to have been more favourable to the widow A ^^JJ
than the common law, for by the latter she was only
allowed to remain in her husband's capital mansion house for the
space of forty days after his decease, during which time her
dower was to be assigned. These forty days were called the
widow's quarantine :
" Likewise his wife should have her necessaries up to her quaran-
tine (tuque ad quarentenam) unless her dower has been sooner
assigned to her." 3
The will of John de Flete, 3 proved in the Court
of Husting A.D. 1279-80, affords an instance of a ottiw* o-
manner of endowing a wife which was only abolished
by statute 3 & 4 Will. IV. c. 105, viz. dower ad ostium ecclesice,
i.e. at the church door. This took place when a husband imme-
diately after marriage endowed his wife openly at the church
door with a portion of his lands which he specified at the time,
and on which the wife, after her husband's death, was therefore
permitted to enter without further assignment. If she so entered
and agreed to accept the same by way of dower, she was concluded
from claiming any dower at common law.
Neither an infant 4 nor a person non compos mentis* Disabilities
could make a will, nor could, under ordinary circum- for making
stances, a feme covert 6 make a devise of lands or
tenements.
1 Calthrop's 'Ancient Customs,' ho.,
p. 113; bohun's Privilegia tondini,'
p. 219. !-oc also the wills of John de
Knopwed and John II amend (infra,
pp. 448, 616).
1 Bracton, 'DeLegibus ADglire ' ( Uolls
Series), vol. i. p. 483.
' Enrolled infra, p. 46.
* See the will of Jordan Bek (infra,
p. 148).
* The wills of Pobert Denmara (or
Denmars) and of Hicbard de Neuwerk
were respectively opposed on the ground
that the testator was non rompoi nttntit
at the time of making his will (infra,
pp. 103, 118).
' See the wills of Cristinna la Flao-
ners and Emma Wylekyn (infra, pp.
105, 188).
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INTRODUCTION.
" Infants within age can make no devise, nor woman under
covert barn [baron ?] cannot devise their Tenements by leave of their
Husbands, nor in any other sort during the coverture." 1
In 1256 (or two years before the commencement of the
series of wills here calendared) it is recorded 8 that William de
Munchanesey appeared in the Husting and proffered for probate
a testament of his wife Paulina, daughter of Reginald de
Bungeye, whereby she devised all her tenements in London.
Opposition was offered to probate being granted on the ground
that she was unable to devise any tenements, being at the time
sub poteatate viri. The question appears to have been much
canvassed, for the record proceeds as follows :
"At length, after much altercation between the parties, the
Mayor and citizens, having conferred thereon in the Chamber, came
and said that no married woman can or ought to devise any tene-
ment of hers, and if she do so it should be revoked as void ; for
that no sale, gift, demise, or alienation as to land, tenements, or
rents ought to be held good unless she herself come to the Husting
with her husband, and openly make affidavit as to the same."
Whereas a will of lands has always operated as
a document of title without any extrinsic sanction,
a will of personalty possesses no legal force until
proved. All testamentary causes were originally entertained by
the Courts of Common Law, viz., the County Courts ; but wills
of personalty became subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the
Ecclesiastical Courts, at least from the time of Henry II., and
so remained until this jurisdiction was taken away from them and
restored to the Crown by the Court of Probate Act, 1857 (stat. 20
& 21 Viet. c. 77, amended by stat. 21 & 22 Viet. c. 95).
As representing the ancient County Court of London, the Court
of Husting exercised jurisdiction over wills of citizens from
earliest times. Strictly speaking, only wills of lands were
required to be proved in this court, and these had first to be
taken before the Ordinary, 3 that ecclesiastical dignitary taking
1 Calthrop's 'Ancient Customs and
Usages of the City of London,' 1670,
p. 104.
' Liber de Antiquis,' f ol. 70 ; trans-
lation by Riley, ' Chronicle of Majors
and Sheriffs,' p. 26.
* Bohun's ' Privilegia Londini,' 1723,
p. 211.
INTRODUCTION.
XI. Ill
cognizance of such wills, presumably from the custom already
mentioned of lands within the City being devisable as chattels.
There is very little, however, to show that the wills before us
had as a rule been first submitted to him, 1 notwithstanding the
statement by Fitzherbert 3 that where a testator devised goods
as well as lands (as is generally the case with these wills), and
appointed executors, the executors must prove the same before
the Ordinary, and afterwards bring it before the Mayor for
enrolment.
The primary object of proving a testator's will was its
authentication, 3 and an early ordinance is recorded to the effect
that when a testament is brought into the Husting for probate,
and a claim made to a tenement devised therein, probate shall
issue notwithstanding such claim, the right, however, of every
party being reserved, for " such probate ratifies nothing save only
the fact that it is the last will of the deceased." 4
Any beneficiary under a testament within the City M .
could cause the same to be enrolled in the Husting by probate and
writ of ex gravi querda to the Mayor," the manner
of enrolment being as follows :
enrolment.
" The Testaments which are so to be inrolled, shall he brought, or
caused to be shewn before the Mayor and Aldermen in full Hustiog,
and there the said Will shall be proclaimed by the Serjeant, and
then proved by two honest men well known, which shall be sworn
and examined severally of all the circumstances of the said will,
and of the Estate of the Testator, and of his Seal; and if the
proofs be found good and true and agreeing, then shall the same
Will be inrolled upon Record in the same Husting, and the Fee
shall be paid for the Inrolment, and no Testament nuncupative, nor
other Testament may be inrolled of Record, unless the Seal of the
party be at the same Will ; but Wills that may be found good and
true are effectual, albeit they are not inrolled of Record."*
1 The executors of Henry de Causton
(see p. 638) having renounced, adminis-
tration was granted by the Archdeacon
of London.
1 'New Natura Brevium,' 1794, p. 199.
' The valuation of a testator's personal
effects for the purpose of ascertaining
the amount of probate duty payable
thereon is of a later date and of
secondary importance.
4 'Uber de Antiqnis,' fol. 78 b;
1 Liber Albus ' (Rolls Series), vol. i. pp.
120, 407.
' Fitzherbert, op. ctt., pp. 199, 200.
C'althrop's 'Ancient Customs,' tc..
pp. 106-6.
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INTRODUCTION.
R , . . The testator's seal played, as is here seen, an im-
probate and portant part in proving his will. In the year 30
Tfwiii g Edwar <i I- (A-D. 1302) it was expressly ordained that
thenceforth no testament should be admitted to pro-
bate unless the testator's seal was appended or affixed, and
unless both witnesses could identify the same of their own
knowledge. 1 The will of Hugh de Kyngeswode 2 was refused
probate on this account shortly after the passing of this ordinance,
annulled, and marked with an iron instrument or chisel (celte
consignatur 3 ) kept for the purpose, according to the custom
of the City.
A will was frequently refused probate on the ground of
prevarication of the witnesses, as was the case with the will
of Hugh de Wollechirchehawe. 4 Witnesses convicted of bearing
false testimony ran the risk of being put in the pillory. 8 Other
reasons for cancelling a will were its inexcusable detention by
executors and failure to bring it into court for probate within
reasonable time, and any suspicious erasure or interlineation. 6
Besides a written will (testamentum in scriptis)
Nuncupative a will m ight be made by word of mouth (testamentum
nuncupativum). The latter derives its name from
the word nuncupatio, 1 a term of the civil law; originally used
to express the declaration of the testator's intentions, whether the
testament was written or not ; but later usage appropriated the
term " nuncupative " to testaments where there was no written
will, and where the testator declared his wishes orally.
At common law a will remained nuncupative although reduced
afterwards to writing, unless (1) the written testament was
brought to the testator during his lifetime and was by him
approved, or (2) unless the testator, when he declared his
'Letter -Book 0, fol. 68; 'Liber
Albus ' (Rolls Series), vol. i. p. 403.
* Ivfra, p. 165.
1 On similar occasions the will is said
to have been perforatum according to
the custom.
4 Infra, p. 158. A blank space is left
on the roll, with a marginal note stating
that it was left for his will, but it was
not admitted, owing to the witnesses,
upon examination, not agreeing in their
testimony. The wills also of Stephen
Hauteyn, mercer (p. 164), and of Alianora
Busshe (p. 227) were also refused pro-
bate for a similar reason.
' 'Liber Dunthorn,' fol. 63 b.
6 See the will of Henry de Neuport,
enrolled infra, p. 350.
7 A'vncupare eit palam nominare
(Gaius).
INTRODUCTION. XLV
testament, gave instructions for the same to be written, and the
same was done accordingly. 1
A devise of lands, tenements, or hereditaments by a nun-
cupative testament or will without writing was void under the
Statute of Wills, 3 unless the said lands and tenements were held
in free burgage, and as such devisable before the passing of that
statute.
The setting up of nuncupative wills became so often associated
with fraud that the Legislature interposed, and such wills were
practically abolished by the stringent provisions enacted with
respect to them by the Statute of Frauds (29 Car. II. c. 3).
There is only one instance of a nuncupative will in this portion
of the Calendar, 3 but there will be found others, amounting to
a little over a dozen in all, in Part II.
Occasionally we find a will enrolled during the
testator's lifetime, as was the case with that of
Master Richard de Stratford, 4 a novitiate of the Order in testator'i
of Preaching Friars, who is recorded as having
brought his own will into court for the purpose of probate.
Again, a memorandum is prefixed to the enrolment of the will
of William Kelwedon in 1285 to the effect that the testator
himself had two years previously brought his will into court,
and that the Mayor had then affixed the mayoralty seal in sign
of probate.
The right of probate in the Court of Husting was
duly appreciated -by the citizens of London, who '
resented any interference on the part of the eccle- confirmed by
siastical authorities ; for when, in 1268, during the
absence of the Bishop of London, his deputy, or " Warden of
the Bishopric," endeavoured to usurp this right, and threatened
excommunication against the chief men of the City who received
probate of wills devising lands and tenements, they appealed
1 Swinburne's ' Treatise of Testaments
and T.as-t Wills,' 1803, pp. 77-81.
* 32 Hen. VIII. c. 1.
3 The will of Cambin Guidonis Ful-
berti of Florence (infra, p. 488). I tor enrolled.
Infra, p. 62.
* Infra, p. 74. Immediately after
this will there is a supplementary will
(tfitaau-ntum teairularium) of the testa-
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INTRODUCTION.
direct to the king, who answered them by writ, 1 reciting the
ancient custom of devising lands and tenements within the City
and of admitting probate of testaments in the Husting of London,
and straitly enjoined the Warden forthwith to recall his sentence
of excommunication, upon pain of being " taken in hand." This
appears to have had the desired effect, for we hear of no further
complaints.
Limits of space forbid us touching upon many
Guardianship ma tt e rs of interest with which the wills in this
of orphans.
volume abound. Consideration of these must there-
fore be deferred for a time, whilst such space as is at our
disposal here must be confined to a brief statement of the
custom of the City of London relative to the guardianship of
orphans. 2
If a freeman or freewoman died leaving orphans under age and
unmarried, the custody of their bodies as well as their goods
became vested by custom in the Mayor and Aldermen, who,
following the practice in guardianship in socage, placed them
under the care of those next friends to whom the inheritance
could not descend. 3 Guardians so appointed were usually 4 called
upon to give security at the Guildhall for due maintenance of
their wards during minority, and for rendering a just account of
the issues and profits of their property when they should come
of age or marry. In default of their so doing, the guardians could
be committed ; 5 and if proceedings were taken in any ecclesias-
tical or other court a prohibition lay. 8
1 Fee 'Chronicle of Mayors and
Sheriffs' (Riley), pp. 111-112.
1 The term " orphan " usually applied
to a fatherless child ; it also, however,
applied to a child whose father was
alive, but living beyond the seas (City
Eecords, ' Lib. Dunthorn,' fol. 362 b).
' Bohun's 'Privil. Lond.,'p. 314. 'Lib.
Dunthorn,' fols. 351 teq. Williams's
Real Prop.,' fourteenth ed., p. 127.
* Not always, e.g., Richard de Welle-
ford by will (infra, p. 237) appointed
Agnes bis wife to be guardian of his
son and daughter, no mention of se-
curity being made. It is recorded that
the children, after the decease of their
mother, attempted to make a tenant of
a portion of their property responsible
for money due to them ; they failed,
however, on the ground that their
mother had bound neither herself ror
her tenements (' Lib. Dunthorn,' fols.
354-5).
6 Calthrop's ' Reports of Special
Cases,' Ac., 1670, p. 46.
e Bacon's Abr. ] 832, vol. ii. pp. 490-1 ;
2 Roll. Abr., p. 313 ; Lib. Dunthorn,'
fols. 368 b, 369.
INTRODUCTION.
XLVII
The Mayor and Aldermen exercised their equitable
jurisdiction over matters relating to orphans in the Court of
character of a Court of Orphans, whose chief officer
was the Common Sergeant. It was only, however, in the absence
of a testamentary guardian that one was appointed by the Court
to take charge of the persons and property of infants who had lost
their father, and to see that their substance was not wasted either
by their mother or by some scheming adventurer who sought by
marrying the mother to get possession of her children's portions.
It is curious to trace the fortunes of the widows of some of the
testators in this volume, who, being left presumably in good
circumstances, sooner or later found second husbands. 1 Thus in
1314 it is recorded that the widow of John Laurenz,' having
remarried, desired to marry her daughter of eight years of age
by her first husband to a child of her second husband aged ten
years. The banns, we are told, had been published and the
trousseau and wedding feast prepared, 3 when the affair got wind,
and some friends brought the infant daughter before the autho-
rities at the Guildhall, who placed her for the time being under
the care of the City Chamberlain.
The functions of the Court of Orphans were much
Decay of
hampered by the arbitrary acts of Charles II., who, Court of
after borrowing large sums of money of the City, Or P h * n8 -
shut up the Exchequer, wherein a great part of orphans' money
was deposited, and finally seized the City's charter. These pro-
ceedings led to the passing of an Act of Parliament (5 & 6
Will. & Mary, c. 10) "for the relief of orphans and other
creditors of the City of London," and to the establishment of
what was known as the " Orphans' Fund."
The Court received its death-blow upon the passing of the Act
11 George I. c. 18 (already mentioned), which abolished all
restrictions upon testamentary disposition of personal estate, and
thus barred the claims of a testator's widow and children.
1 ' Lib. Dunthorn ' and the Letter-
Books contain much interesting matter
relating to the family history of these
widows.
His will enrolled infra, p. 217.
' " Et quorum banna in ecclesia edita
fuerunt et solempnitates nupciis per-
tinentes ut in veatibus et convivio pre-
parabantur " ( Lib. Dunthorn,' fol. 362).
XLVIII
INTRODUCTION.
The calendar of the whole series of wills proved
and enrolled in the Court of Hasting is divided into
two parts, of which the present volume, comprising
wills enrolled between A.D. 1258 and 1358, forms Part I. It may
fairly claim to possess more than ordinary interest for the reason
that it presents to the reader a precis of early wills which in
point of number and antiquity are unequalled by any others
within the United Kingdom. 1 The rest of the series will appear
in another volume.
To have taken note of every name and bequest would have
entailed so great a sacrifice of time and money that nothing
more has been attempted than a general abstract of each will,
noticing more particularly the names of the testators, their place
of burial (when stated), the names of those nearly related to
them, the nature and situation of the various parcels of lands and
tenements devised, bequests illustrative of domestic life, lan-
guage, or manners, bequests for the maintenance of chantries,
the fabric of S. Paul's and other churches, as well as of London
Bridge, and similar pious and charitable gifts ; on the other hand,
names of many beneficiaries outside a testator's own family and
bequests of no special interest or importance have necessarily been
omitted. Such a method is no doubt open to objections, but it
recommended itself to the Library Committee of the Corporation
as affording a practicable way of making at least a portion of the
records of the Court of Husting more widely known, and of
indicating a field for investigation hitherto but little explored.
An Appendix has been added containing the only complete
lists of Aldermen recorded in the City's archives during the
period embraced by this volume. The wills of many of the
Aldermen will be found in the Calendar, that of Nicholas de
Farndon being especially interesting as illustrating the power
which an Alderman of the City of London at one time enjoyed
of disposing of his aldermanry by will.
E. R. S.
The Guildhall, London,
February, 1889.
1 There are few, if any, wills at Somer-
set House before A.D. 1360. The Dean
and Chapter of 8. Paul's have, however,
a considerable number of earlier wills.
CALENDAR OF WILLS
ENROLLED IN
THE COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
ANNO 43 HENRY III. A.D.
1848-9.
Monday next after the Feast of Conversion of 8. Paid [25 Jan.].
Huphelder 1 (HENRY LE). To Erneburga his wife all his
houses and goods in trust for sale for payment of his debts ;
remainder to pious uses. No date. Roll 2 (17).
Bon (JOHN LE). To Johanna his wife his capital mansion for
life ; remainder to John his son ; remainder, in default of heir, to
charitable uses. No date. ivoil 2 (19).
Eswy (WILLIAM), mercer. To Sir R[alph de Monthermer],
Earl of Gloucester, all his tenements in Fridaistrate for 100 marks
wherein he was bound to the said earl, and for robes, capes, and
other goods received from the same. His socages in the vill of
London to be sold for charitable uses. No date. Roll 2 (22).
Monday the Feast of 8. Scolastica, Virgin \10 Feb.'}.
Gaunter 3 (ROBERT LE). All his goods, movable and immov-
able, to be divided into three parts : one part for his wife, a second
1 According to Riley (' Memorial of
London,' &c., Introduction, pp. xxii,
xlviii), Upholder or Upholder is equiva-
lent to Undertaker. More probably it
means an Upholsterer or dealer in small
wares, commonly known as a Fripperer
(Way's ' Promptorium,' edited for the
Camden Society).
' Glover.
VOL. I. B
2 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. for his daughter, and a third for the good of his own soul. His
'" ' houses to remain to his wife and daughter so long as they shall
live, and not to be sold except with the consent of Ralph,
the chaplain of S. Nicholas Hakun, and William de Enefeld, cord-
wainer, inasmuch as he wills and devises one-third of the proceeds
of the sale of his houses, rents, and goods to be distributed accord-
ing to the discretion of the said Ealph and William his executors.
No date. Roll 2 (31).
Monday tlte Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [34 Feb.'].
Randulf (JOHN). To Walter de Nottingeham his touse in
Distavelane for twenty-four marks, out of which his debts and
legacies are to be paid. No date. Roll 2 (35).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope \_12 Marck~].
Burgoyne (WILLIAM DE). His large house to be sold for pay-
ment of his debts ; one moiety of the residue to be distributed
among the poor in cloth, shoes, and masses, the other moiety to
be given to his wife and daughter. To Isabel his wife two other
mansions for life ; also quitrents of land held by William de
Dagenham and others at Writele 1 so long as she be unmarried ;
remainder to Earilda his daughter. If his said daughter pre-
decease her mother without heirs, the above houses and rents to
be ^>ld for masses and gifts to the poor. His house in Syvid-
lane, 2 held of the Hospitallers of Jerusalem, to be sold for like
purposes, saving to Cristina,wife of Martin the " feutrar," 3 a sur-coat
of the value of three or four shillings. No date. Roll 2 (42).
Kingeston (WALTER DE). House in Godronelane 4 to be sold,
and the proceeds of the sale, together with all his goods, movable
and immovable, to be divided into three parts : one part to go to
Bona his wife, another to his children, and the third to payment
of his debts. No date. Roll 2 (43).
Colnere (FELICIA LA). To Roger her brother rents in West-
chep for life, remainder to the Priory of Merton for pious uses,
i
Writtle, co. Essex.
3 Seething Lane.
3 Feltmaker.
4 Now Gutter Lane.
COURT OF OUSTING, LONDON. 3
and a house at S. Mary de Sumersate. Devises of Capones- A.D.
hors at Merton and other tenements to the New Hospital, and to 12S8 ~ 9
the houses of Haliwell, Merton, and S. Helen. To Ricliard de
Kingeston a house for life, and to Richard fitz Sigar a house in
S. Nicholas Lane. Also to the said house of Haliwell various
rents at S. Michael where corn is sold, 1 at Castle Baynard,
S. Benedict Fink, and at Bradestrate." No date. Roll 2 (44).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March'].
Lawefare (Sm JOHN DE), clerk. To Alice, sister of Otho de
Lawefare, all his houses in the suburb of London, with all their
appurtenances, rendering therefor to the lords of the fee the
service due and accustomed. No date. Roll 2 (49).
Monday next after tlie Feast of Invention of H. Cross [3 May]. A.D.
Norwich (RALPH DE). All his lands and tenements, together
with his wards, ferms, and rents in Ireland and in England, as also
his messuages and rents in London, to be sold by his executors
for payment of his debts ; the residue, if any, to be distributed
at their discretion for the good of his soul. No date.
Roll 2 (50).
Hardell (RALPH). To Philippa his daughter tenements in
Kyrunelane, parish of Paternoster-cherch. 3 To Sibil his daughter
an annual quitrent of four marks issuing from the house of
Nicholas Hardell, contiguous to the church of S. Martin in the
Vintry. To his wife, by way of dower and legacy, all his rents
and tenements near the lane of Richard le Grras, and extending
towards the Thames ; remainder to her surviving heir. To Ralph
and John his sons and to the survivor of them, if either should
die without an heir, the tenement which he bought of Reyner
de Bungeye towards the Thames. To Johanna his daughter, wife
of Peter de Frowik, and her heirs, rents in Chepe and Tower
Street. To Alice, wife of Ralph de Rokeslegh, a tenement in
parish of S. Mary " de Hilla." 4 All his ferms he leaves for the
maintenance of his wife and children. The residue of his goods
to be divided into three parts : one part to be expended for the
1 The parish commonly known as 8. * Broad Street.
Michael atte Corn or 8. Michael le ' 8. Michael Paternoster Royal.
Quern. 4 8. Mary at Hill.
4 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. good of his soul among the poor of London, and the other parts
;59 ' to be divided between his wife and children remaining under her
care. A portion of his immovables to be sold, if necessary, by
his executors for payment of his debts. No date. Roll 2 (52).
Roger Pistor, 1 of Billingesgate. To Johanna his wife for
life all his messuage with implements belonging to his business,
rendering annually to Cristian his son fourpence ; remainder to
his said son, or if dead without legitimate issue, to Felicia, wife
of the same, for life ; remainder to the children of James and Alice,
brother and sister of the testator. No date. Roll 2 (54).
Bat (NICHOLAS). To Elizabeth his wife, by way of dower
and free-bench, rents, shops, and houses not specified ; also a
seld 2 near Chepe, at the corner of S. Laurence Street, and rents in
Sopereslane and elsewhere, whether she marry again or not. To
the Hospital of S. Bartholomew, London, four shillings. To the
New Hospital without Bissopesgate seventeen houses and a certain
shrubbery next to the land of the said hospital. To the church of
S. Mary de Suwerk half a mark rent in Candelwiccestrate. 3 To
Thomas and George, sons of Thomas Bat, rents in parish of All
Hallows " le grant " and other rents without Ludgate and beyond
Flete bridge. To Richard de Coudres rents in Estchep, and two
acres and one rood of meadow land in Edelmeton. 4 To Dame
Roysia his sister quitrents in the aforesaid parish of All Hallows.
And to Isabella his cousin six shillings rent towards the bridge.
Houses, rents, &c., in Candelwiccestrate, and in parishes of
S. Martin Algar, 8 S. Laurence, and S. Leonard, and at the
corner of Oystregate, to be sold to pay his debts at the discretion
of his executors. No date. Roll 2 (55).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of H. Trinity [8 June~],
Blund (SiR ANDREW), Knight. To Elena his wife all his
lands, rents, and tenements in London and suburbs for life ;
remainder to Hugh and Henry his sons in equal parts. No date.
Roll 2 (58).
1 Or the baker.
1 A shed or warehouse.
3 Cannon Street.
1 Edmonton, co. Middlesex.
Commonly called S. Martin Orgnr.
COURT OK UUSTIXO, LOXOnV. 5
Monday the Vigil of the Feast of S. Botolph [_17 June].
Sotesbrok (AlfDBXW). Gives and assigns his body and his
houses to the church of Meriton. 1 No date. Roll 2 (59).
Monday after the Feast of S. James [25 July].
St. Alban (NICHOLAS DE), goldsmith. To Richard and Michael
his sons the reversion of land at Hendon and of a house in London
after the decease of his mother. To Johanna his wife a third
part of all his goods, movable and immovable. No date.
Roll 2 (72).
Amias (ROGER DE). His house to be sold, and his wife to
have half a mark ; the residue of the proceeds of the sale, if any,
and of his goods beyond legacies to be distributed by his
executors. No date. Roll 2 (73).
AD.
1259.
ANNO 44 HENRY III.
Monday the Vigil of the Feast of 8. Martin [// Nov.~\.
Colecestre (WILLIAM DE), clerk. To the Brethren of the
Penance of Jesus Christ 8 a dove-cot with pigeons. To Alice his
sister and Cristina his daughter all the houses formerly belonging
to his father. His houses to be sold and provision made thereout
for some honest chaplain, a scholar studying in a university,
to celebrate for the good of his soul and the souls of others, and
on his ceasing so to study, then for some other student, at the
hands of his executors, and so in perpetuity. No date.
Cristinna Heyrun put her claim upon a tenement with which the
executors of the testator had enfeoffed the Abbess and nuns of
Berking, saying that it was her right and inheritance.
Roll 2 (85).
Monday the Morrow of Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.].
Poleter 3 (ROBERT LE) de Arcubus. To the Abbey of Tyle-
tey 4 his house on Cornhell, purchased of John Norman, and also
Aldersgate, but who afterwards removed
to a suppressed synagogue of the Jews
tanAiA in l.nMilmrv f Npwmnrt's * Be-
1 Merton, co. Surrey.
1 Pratrei de PteniUntid Jem Christi ;
also known as Fratret de Saced from
the sackcloth which formed their habit.
An order of bopginp Friars, who, ac-
cording to Blow, liud their h<ni*e near
situate in Lothbury (Newcourt's
pi rturium,' vol. i. pp. 515, 516).
1 Poulterer.
Co. Essex.
1259 60.
6 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. his body. To Cristinahis daughter the place of Bissopesgate with
houses, &c. To John, clerk, his nephew, the moiety of his houses
" de la Wytecruche." 1 To Juliana his wife the moiety of all
his goods, movable and immovable, acquired and to be acquired.
No date. Koll 2 (102).
Monday the Morrow of Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra [22 Feb.'].
Gofayre (JOHN). To Gerard his son the reversion of his
capital mansion after the decease of Olive his wife. To Lambert
his son his house situate between the houses of Eobert Scot and
Richard Knyht. And to Simon his son his workshop (domus
operabilis) near his mansion. In default of heirs of any one of
his said sons, his house to be divided into three parts, whereof
one part is to be devoted to the benefit of his soul, the second
to revert to his next heir, and the third to remain to Olive his
wife for life. No date. Roll 2 (104).
Stockere (WALTER LE). To the Hospital of S. Thomas beyond
the bridge the reversion of certain rents of a shop near the
church of S. Leonard in Estchep, after the decease of Petronilla
his wife. To the churches of S. Mary towards the Tower and
S. Leonard aforesaid, two shillings rent respectively of the said
shop, for the maintenance of a wax taper after the decease of his
said wife. Also to his said wife for life his principal house in the
said parish of S. Leonard, remainder to her brother Laurence
and heirs of the same, subject to certain charges for pious and
other uses, and one moiety of all his goods, movable and im-
movable. No date. Roll 2 (117).
A - D - Monday the Vigil of the Feast of S. Margaret [20 July}.
Wulmar Pistor. 2 To Margery Alfwini le Riche (sic), his
servant, his house,'&c., in the parish of S. Dionisius, 3 to have
and to hold to the said Margery and her heirs, or to whomsoever
she may wish to give, demise, bequeath, sell, or assign the same.
No date. Roll 2 (131).
1 Whitecross. 3 S. Dionis Backchurch.
3 Or the baker.
COUKT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 7
Monday the Men-row of the Feast of S. James \25 Jidy}. A.D.
Horton (WALTER DE), butcher. To his nephew John de
Horthone his capital messuage with two shops in parish of
S. Nicholas Shambles. To Cristina de Hortone, sister of the said
John, and to Walter her son, the testator's godson (Jttiolus), a
house adjacent to the said messuage for their lives ; remainder to
the aforesaid John. To Roger and Ralph his nephews the shop
" quam tenuit de opere beate Marie Virginis de Westmonaster',"
in the aforesaid parish of S. Nicholas. No date. Roll 2 (135).
Arderne (RALPH DE). His houses and rents in London to be
sold by his executors for the good of his soul. To the Prior and
convent of Buttele 1 five marks by the year for the good of his
soul. No date. Roll 2 (138).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Michael [29 Sept."].
Travers (THOMAS). To Sir Geoffrey de Wynton his land in
Berchervereslane,* and two shops in parish of S. Michael le
Quern. 3 His houses at Corahill to be sold for payment of debts
and funeral expenses; the residue to be devoted to pious uses.
No date.
The same day Roger Fitz-Roger challenged the said testament
on behalf of Stephen Bukerel and Jullian de Dunholmia, saying
that the testator had no right to devise the tenements contained
in the said testament, and asked that his challenge might be
allowed the aforesaid Stephen and Jullian according to place and
time.
Roll 2 (144).
ANNO 45 HENRY III.
Monday next after tJie Feast of S. Martin \11 Nov.~\.
Richard Rotarius. 4 A quitrent for maintaining a burn-
ing lamp before the altar of the Virgin in the church of
S. Sepulchre, charged on his capital messuage in the said parish.
To Beatrice his wife the third part of all his goods and the said
capital messuage and garden for life ; remainder to Thomas and
1 Rutley, co. Suffolk.
2 Birchin Lane.
3 Ad blatiiim. Soo note itipra, p. 3.
Or the wheelwright.
8 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. John his sons and Johanna his daughter in successive tail ;
remainder for the good of his soul. Also to the said Johanna
houses in the parish of S. Brigicl beyond Flete bridge, in tail,
with remainder over. No date. Roll 2 (154).
Ralph Faber. 1 To Lecia his wife his capital mansion
house for life. The tenant for the time being after her decease
to pay five marks annually for the maintenance of a chaplain
to celebrate de Sancta Maria, in the church of S. Benedict
Sorhog, 2 for the good of the souls of the testator and his said
wife. The Mayor of the City of London for the time being
to present the said chaplain in conjunction with the rector for
the time being of the aforesaid church. To Robert and Richard
de Kam his house in Rouen. No date. Roll 2 (155).
Holond (RALPH DE), moneyer. 3 To Cristiana his wife for life
the house in which he lived ; remainder to Agnes her daughter :
also to the same a house next to the church of S. Leonard, held
under [the nuns] of Clerkenewell, by way of dower; remainder
to the nuns of Clerkenewell in perpetuity for the good of his soul.
No date. Roll 2 (156).
A.D. Monday after Feast of Purification of the V. Mary \% Feb.l.
12601.
Buscher 4 (HENRY LE). To Eliee his wife two houses in parish
of S. Benedict de Wudewarf for life ; remainder to the New
Hospital without Bissopesgate : also his mansion house for life ;
remainder to charitable uses. To Robert le Wudemongere and
Henry, son of the same, a house in the said parish of S. Bene-
dict. No date. Roll 2 (165).
Wympler 5 (STEPHEN LE). His land in the town of Pampe-
word 8 to be sold for the good of his soul. To Alice his wife all his
houses for life ; at her decease the same to be sold, and Johanna
his eldest daughter preferred as purchaser. Specific bequests
out of the proceeds to the said Johanna, to Alice wife of
1 The smith or wright.
1 S. Bennet Sherehog, Sborehog, or
Shorne.
* Or mintcr.
4 Woodmonger.
5 Maker of wimples or neck-coverings
for women.
6 Papworth, co. Cambridge.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 9
Richard de Trye, to Alice wife of Robert Hauteyn, and to Idonea, A.D.
younger daughter of the testator; and of the residue, if any,
seventeen pounds sterling to be paid to Henry le Wympler, and
eight shillings and fourpence to Walter de Karleton in addition to
eleven shillings which the testator owed to him. No date.
Roll 2 (16G).
Cocham (SiMON DE). Bequest of an annual quitrent of half
a mark charged on his principal mansion at the corner of Distave-
lane, for the maintenance of a light in the church of S. Margaret,
wherein shall repose the bodies of the said Simon and of Roesia
his late wife, for the good of their souls. The said mansion to be
sold for payment of their debts, and the residue devoted to the
good of their souls. No date. Roll 2 (167).
Monday the Feast of S. Ambrose [4 April]. A ]?
Furbur 1 (SiMON LE). To Cecilia his wife his capital house and
gardens near the church of S. Bartholomew the Less for life ;
remainders to Isabella his daughter, and Robert and Reginald his
sons, in successive fee tail. Also to his said wife two houses in
the parish of S. Bartholomew aforesaid for life, with similar
remainders to Idonea and Katherine his daughters ; and two shops
in Chepe with similar remainders to his aforesaid sons. No date.
Roll 2 (171).
ANNO 49 HENRY III. A.D.
1864.
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of All Souls [2 Nov."].
Child (JOHN). All his rents, within the City and without, to
be sold to pay his debts, as set out in his last will. No date.
Roll 3 (9).
Monday the Vigil of the Feast of S. Katherine [_25 Nov.~].
St. Eadmund (HUGH DE), late Canon of the Church of
S. Paul, London. His houses situate opposite the churchyard
wall of S. Paul's on the north side, in the parish of S. Faith, to
be sold. No date. Roll 3 (13).
1 Furbishcr.
10 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. ANNO 53 HENRY III.
1269.
Monday next after the Feast of Ascension of our Lord [2 May~\.
Master Richard Cocus. 1 All his houses in Colecherche, pur-
chased from the Bishop of Carlisle, 2 he leaves for the main-
tenance of London Bridge, on condition that the wardens of the
same for the time being provide a chantry for the good of his
soul ; and in default his executors to dispose of the same for simi-
lar uses as shall seem to them most fit. No date. Eoll 4 (3).
ANNO 56 HENRY III.
1271.
Monday the Feast of 8. Clement, Pope [23 Nov.~\.
Rokesle (RICHARD DE). Last will, whereby he gives and
assigns to William and John, sons of Vivian de Rokesle, shops
near Douegate, and to Avice his wife a house for life, all the
said tenements being in the parish of All Hallows de la Heys-
warwe. 3 No date. Roll 4 (123).
Paris (WILLIAM DE). Last will, whereby he gives and assigns
to the nuns of S. Helen, London, certain rents in Westchep.
The residue of his rents in the City of London to be sold for
payment of his debts. No date. Roll 4 (124).
Essex (WALTER DE). Last will, whereby he gives and assigns
to Agnes de Orpinton his capital messuage with two gates and a
garden extending to la More.* No date. Roll 4 (130).
A.D. Monday next after Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.~].
Butelyr (HUGH LE), late Rector of the Church of S. Antony, 6
London. Last will, whereby he gives and assigns certain rents in
Douegate Street, and in the parish of S. Swithun de Candelwryhtte-
strate, 6 for providing a chaplain to celebrate in the said church of
S. Antony for the good of his soul and the souls of Sir Geoffrey
de Ferynges 7 and others, at the discretion of William le Butelir,
brother of the testator, so long as the said William shall live,
1 Or the cook.
' Kardulia or Carrloil.
> All Hallows the Great or "at the
Hay " (ad/amum").
4 Moorfiekls in Finsbury.
* 8. Antonin or Antholin.
6 Cannon Street.
7 Late Dean of S. Paul's.
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 11
and after his decease by direction of four good and trustworthy A.D.
men of the parish of S. Antony aforesaid. No date.
Roll 4 (135).
Joyce (LAURENCE, son of JOHN). Last will, whereby he gives
and assigns to Dame Johanna his sister all his houses in the
parish of S. Michael de Corhulle, so that she pay his debts and
the debts of his father and mother, as contained in a writing
witnessing the said gift and assignment. No date.
Roll 4 (141).
Walflete (SisiL DE). Last will, whereby she gives and assigns
to Agnes her mother a messuage and wharf formerly belonging
to Robert de Walflete, her father, in the parish of S. Dunstan
towards the Tower of London. No date. Roll 4 (142).
Haveringe (RICHARD DE). Last will, whereby he gives and
assigns to Isabella his wife a house in parish of All Hallows at
the Hay for life ; but if the said Isabella prove to be enceinte
by him and an heir be born, the same to remain to the said
Isabella and her heir, otherwise to be sold at her decease for
the good of their souls. No date. Roll 4 (143).
Brun (THOMAS LE). Last will, whereby he gives and assigns
all his houses and rents in the City and suburbs for the main-
tenance of his sons and daughters, except his heir. The said
rents to remain in the hands of his executors until provision be
made of 100 shillings for each of them, and to effect this his
executors may sell his houses in the parish of S. Brigid, London,
if they think fit. No date. Roll 4 (144).
Meggecer 1 (NORMAN LE). Last will, whereby he gives and
assigns to " Goldcorna " a small house appertaining to the parish
of S. Andrew, together with a little garden. To Edyth his wife
his house in trust for sale for the good of their souls whensoever
and howsoever it shall seem to her expedient. No date.
Roll 4 (145).
Monday tlie Morrow of the Feast of 8. Valentine [1$. Feb.'].
Abel (RiciiAKi)). Last will, whereby he gives and assigns to
1 White-tawyer.
12 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Beatrice his wife the moiety of all his lands and rents within
12712
' the City and suburbs of London. Also to the same seven-
teen shillings quitrent of a messuage next to the church of
S. Michael le Quern for life ; remainder for the good of their
souls. No date. Koll 4 (146).
Kent (WILLIAM DE). -His house in Bredstrete to be sold by
executors for payment of his debts. No date. Roll 4 (147).
Albin (JOHN). Last will, whereby he gives and assigns to
Alielma his wife and to Stephen his son his capital messuage with
twenty shillings annual rent. To Ralph his son his houses in
Sholonde. 1 To William his son one mark annual rent of the
house of Arnold the tailor. To Joyce his son his house upon Flete
and two shillings rent of the house of Peter de Bedintone in
Sholond. To Robert and Richard his sons his estate in a stone
house in Fletestrete, saving to Henry le Rus an annuity of forty
shillings. No date. Roll 4 (148).
Nottingham (WALTER LE), fishmonger. Last will, whereby
he gives and assigns to Margaret his daughter his house in
Distaflane ; remainder, in default of heirs, for the good of his
soul. His house wherein Ralph de Pelham, chaplain, and
Thomas de Bixle, brother of the said Ralph, reside, to be sold
by his executors to fulfil his testament, as is more fully and
better contained in a certain writing witnessing the said gift and
assignment. No date. Roll 4 (149).
Rychemund (WILLIAM), skinner. Last will, whereby he
gives and assigns to Agnes his wife his house in the parish of
S. Nicholas, and two marks of his seld in Westchep. To Robert
his servant one mark annual rent of the same. No date.
Roll 4 (150).
A.D. ANNO 1 EDWARD I.
1272 3.
Monday next before the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra [!2 Feb.'].
Godchep (PHILIP). Last will, whereby he assigns his house
1 Shoe Lane.
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in Stannyngelane 1 to his executors to sell to the highest bidder
to fulfil his testament, and for distribution of pittances to the
infirm lying in the Hospital of S. Bartholomew and the New
Hospital, London, by the hands of Robert de Meldeburnne.
No date. Boll 5 (22).
Duket (LAURENCE, son of HUMPHREY). Last will, whereby
he gives and assigns to John Skyp, citizen of London, half a
mark quitrent out of his rents in the City of London as his
executors may provide. Also assignment of an annual rent of
twenty-three shillings, issuing from four houses in Shitteborwe-
lane, 8 for his funeral obsequies, and the residue for payment of
his debts, &c. No date. Roll 5 (23).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of S. Gh-egory, Pope [12 March],
Derkin (JOHN), apothecary. Last will, whereby he assigns all
his goods, movable and immovable, to be sold to pay his debts,
and the residue to go in certain portions to his sons and servants,
as in the testament of the said John is more fully and better
contained. No date.
And whereas Eichard Derkyn, son and hoir of the deceased,
opposed the said testament, the executors brought into court a
certain writing under the seal of the said Richard and of the
Official of London, binding the said Richard not to oppose the
same on pain of being excommunicated, which writing is set out,
and stated to have been made on Friday next before Christmas,
anno 1 Edward I., and to have been enrolled on the Feast of
8. Gregory above written.
Roll 5 (34).
Thomas Cyrugicus. 3 Last will, whereby he gives and
assigns to Cecilia his wife houses in Athelyngstrate, 4 and
elsewhere in the parish of S. Mary de Eldemariechurche,
paying thereout to the Hospital of S. Bartholomew twenty
shillings by the year, and to the Hospital of S. Katherine half a
mark, and maintaining William his son and Katherine and Avice
his daughters 5 during her life ; remainder to his said surviving
i
Staining Lane.
Sherborne Lane.
Or the surgeon.
Both Watling Street and Addle
Street were formerly so called.
* Puervt ivoi.
14
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. children in equal portions, without sale, as in the testament of
' the aforesaid Thomas is more fully and better contained. No date.
The said Cecilia willingly promised not to sell nor alien the said
houses, hut that they should descend after her decease to the next
heirs of the said Thomas.
Roll 5 (36).
Tanyngtone (&ILLEBERT DE), chaplain. Last will, whereby
he assigns houses in Candelwrihttestrate, 1 in the parish of Abbe-
churche, to the Brethren of the Penance of Jesus Christ, 2 on
condition that they will undertake to maintain a chantry for the
good of his soul, &c. No date. Roll 5 (37).
A.D.
1273.
Ambresbure (GEOFFREY DE), goldsmith. Last will, whereby
he gives and assigns houses, gardens, and rents in the parishes of
S. Giles without Cruppelgate and S. Michael de Wodestrate for
the purpose of founding a chantry, the said rents to be collected
by the wardens of the Fraternity of S. Dunstan. 3 To his brother
Richard houses and rents in Chepe and Candelwryhtstrate, parish
of S. Vedast, and without Alresgate in the parish of S. Botolph.
To the monks of Clerkenewell certain rents for maintaining a
chantry in their church, as in a writing testamentary is more fully
and better contained. No date. Roll 5 (38).
Monday next [blank in original].
Sygar (RICHARD). Last will, whereby he gives and assigns to
Laurence his son his tenement in the lane of S. Nicholas de
Candelwryhtestrate ; and to Agnes his daughter his tenement and
house in the parish of S. Antony, London. No date.
Roll 5 (46).
ANNO 2 EDWARD I.
Monday the Feast of S. Edmund, King and Martyr [80 Nov.'].
Staundon (WILLIAM DE). Gift and assignment to Orabla
1 Cannon Street.
See note supra, p. 5.
3 The fraternity from which the pre-
sent Goldsmiths' Company is descended.
S. Dunstan was the patron saint of the
" mystery " of goldsmiths, and the Gold-
smiths' Company at one time held a
chapel in S. Paul's Cathedral dedicated
to that saint.
COURT OF HUSTINQ, LONDON. 15
his wife of his Louses in London, together with the advowson to A- D -
the church of S. Mary de Sumersete, for life. No date.
And whereas no mention of this was made in his testament,
the said Orabla, who was present in the Hosting, being asked how
and in what manner she claimed to hold the said houses and
advowson, replied, of her own free will, " Only for the term of her
life"; and so upon that confession probate was admitted.
Koll 5 (47).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Andrew [30 Nov."].
Kingestone (WALTER DE), Poulterer to the King. Last will,
whereby he assigns certain quitrents in Bredstrate for providing a
chantry in the church of S. Mary de Aldermannechurche for a
term of three years ; remainder to Agnes his wife for life ;
remainder to Thomas and Matilda his children ; remainder, in
default of heirs, for the good of his soul. His rents in the parish
of S. Dunstan to be sold for payment of his debts, and the residue
to be devoted to the good of his soul. No date. Roll 5 (49).
Bisscoppesgate (NICHOLAS DE). Last will, whereby he gives
and assigns to Isabella his wife his house within Bisscoppesgate
for life only ; remainder to Hubert his nephew. His new house
and shop at the west corner of the entrance of the said gate to
be sold, as in his testament is more fully contained. No date.
Roll 5 (57).
Melker (WILLIAM LE). Last will, whereby he gives and
assigns to Matilda his daughter two shops in Estchiep. His
houses in the parish of S. George to be sold by his executors, as
in his testament is more fully and better contained. No date.
Roll 5 (62).
Heremy (MATILDA DE). Last will, whereby she gives and
assigns to Agnes her daughter her house wherein she lived ;
remainder, in default of heirs, to Nicholas, brother of the said
Agnes ; remainder for the good of the souls of the faithful. To
Johanna de Marleberue a certain shop for life, as in her testa-
ment is more fully and better contained. No date.
Roll 5 (63).
1C CALENDAR OK WILLS,
A.D. Monday the Feast of S. Vincent, Martyr [22 Jan.'].
1273~4.
Hervy (JOHN). To Juliana his daughter his capital mansion
in the parish of S. Pancras, and to Johanna his daughter his shop
in the parish of Colcherche. 1 No date. Roll 6 (2).
Fitz-Stephen (HENRY). To Dionisia Egeline rents in the
parishes of S. Brigid, S. Nicholas de Shambles, and S. Botolph
without Alegate. To Agnes, daughter of Hugh de Rokyngham,
rents in parishes of S. Vedast and S. Matthew de Frydaistrate ;
and to Thomas de Brancestre other rents. All his houses in the
said parish of S. Matthew, with the exception of a chamber
belonging to the house of Hugh de Rokyngham, to be sold to
pay his debts and fulfil his testament. No date. Roll 6 (3).
Wynton (MiLO DE). Bequests for maintenance of a lamp and
chantries in the church of S. Martin Orgar. To John his first-
born son a house in the parish of S. Michael Queenhithe, in the
lane of H. Trinity the Less, saving to the nuns of Clerkenewell
twelve shillings by the year. To Simon his son a house also
in the same parish, saving to the Hospital of S. James certain
rents for socage, &c. To Dyonisia and Margery his daughters
houses in the parish of S. Olave in the Shambles ; and to
Johanna his daughter houses in parish of S. Andrew, Estchep.
No date.
Other conditions in the same testament were adjudged vicious and
ordered to be expunged.
Roll 6 (11).
Monday next after Feast of Purification of V. Mary [0 Feb."].
Caneellis (PHILIP DE). His houses in London to be disposed
of by his executors, viz., Sir John Walrand, Abbot of S. Edward,
Master Robert de Evesham, and John Sperlyng. No date.
Roll 6 (16).
Proys (THOMAS). To Thomas, son of Geoffrey Froys, his
godson (filiolus), his share of a shop in Bruggestrate, parish of
S. Margaret, devised to him by William Froys. No date.
Roll 6 (20).
Ceinturer 2 (ROBERT LE). Assignment to Dame Sabiue la
1 S. Mary Colechurch. * Maker of girdles.
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Bokeliere of his house within Ludgate, in the parish of 8. Martin * D.
tin- Less. No date. Roll 6 (22).
1 next before the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra [22 Feb.].
Clothale (HUGH DE). To John le Rous and Isabella, wife of
the same, houses in the parish of S. Giles without Crupelgate.
To William de Leycestre, cordwainer, and Coletta, wife of the
same, a house in the parish of S. Margaret de Lodebyre in tail ;
remainder for the good of his soul. No date. Roll 6 (31).
Chesewyk (WALTER DE). To Pernella his daughter a shop
and rents in Bruggestrate. To Walter and John his sons his
capital messuage in the said street, and a shop towards Vis-
warf, 1 near the eastern end of the church of S. Magnus ; also
rents of houses in Menechinelane, 3 and houses in the parish of
S. Olave in Suthewerk. No date. Roll 6 (39).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March].
Hugh the Chaplain. Two houses over against the House of
the Converts* for the maintenance of a light [in honour] of the
Holy Trinity in the church of the said house, reserving two shillings
thereout for the repair of the church of S. Dunstan. No date.
Roll 6 (42).
Abel (JOHN). His house in the parish of S. John Zacary to be
sold for payment of his debts. No date. Roll 6 (46).
Godard (GEOFFREY). His houses in the parish of S. Dyonisius
at Garschirch 4 to be sold by his executors for payment of his
debts, and for providing suitable apparel for his eldest daughter
Johanna upon her marriage. A sum of money to be raised from
rents in the parish of S. Stephen, Walebrok, and in Corneysere-
strate, 6 near the church of S. Mary le Bow, for sending a man to
the Holy Land on the next general pilgrimage. Bequest of an
annual rent of five marks in the parish- of S. Vedast, and in
Corney Street: it was usually spelt
"Coru[v]eyserestrate," the street taking
1 Fish Wharf.
* Mincing Lane.
1 '1 lie Ilou-e of Converted Jewsfounded
by Henry III., and afterwards annexed
by letters patent of Edward III. to the
Keeper of the Rolls.
4 8. Dionis at Gracechurch.
VOL. I.
its name from cordwaincrs and other
leather workers dwelling there (Stow's
' Survey,' Strype's ed., 1720, book iii. p.
15).
18 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. S. Laurence Lane in Jewry, for celebrating trentals 1 by proper
priests, for the good of his soul and the soul of Alice his wife ; and
to the church of S. Mary Wolnoth half a mark annual rent for
arrears. To Margery his wife, by way of dower, and to Avice his
daughter, his wharf and houses upon the Thames, in the parish of
S. Benedict at the hithe, 2 with his soc of Lancastre, annually
collected on the vigil of Easter in the said church, and other rents
in Lymstrate 3 and elsewhere. For clothing Johanna and Avice his
daughters forty shillings annual rent in the parish of S. Michael
Queenhithe ; and to Johanna his eldest daughter his capital house
in the parish of S. Mary Wolnoth, and his soc of " Scvcia " (?)
annually collected in the church of S. Bartholomew the Less,
together with the advowson to the said church, and rents in Chepe
and the Peltry of London, and elsewhere. No date.
Roll 6 (47).
A.D. Monday the Feast of S. George the Martyr [23 April].
1*7 4,
St. Martin (WILLIAM DE), Archdeacon of Rochester and Canon
of Chichester. Grift and assignment to Sir L[awrence de St.
Martin], Bishop of Rochester, his brother, of houses, cellars, and
gardens situate in the parish of S. Nicholas Shambles, in such
manner as the municipal law or custom of the City of London
may permit them to be given, bequeathed, or conveyed. No date.
Roll 6 (54).
Chesewyk (GEOFFREY DE). To his daughter Margaret for her
marriage his house and twenty shillings rent in the parish of
S. Dunstan towards the Tower. To Thomas his son his capital
house in the parish of S. Botolph near Billingesgate, a shop and
rents in Bruggestrate, parish of S. Magnus ; other rents in the
latter parish to be sold for the good of his soul. To Elysia his
wife twenty-four shillings annually from a shop in the said parish
of S. Magnus, together with the reversion of the said shop for
life ; remainder to Thomas his son. To Christina his daughter his
term in a seld in Westchep. To Thomas his son land at Bedinton,
with rents at "la Watergate" and at Gernemeue. 4 To Michael his
1 Or tricenals, an office of thirty masses
for the dead.
2 Ad ripam, commonly known as S.
Bennet, Paul's Wharf.
* Lime Street.
4 Yarmouth.
COURT OK I1USTING, LONDON. 19
son rents in the parish of S. John upon Walebrok. His houses in A.D.
the parishes of S. Olave de Suwerk and S. Leonard de Estchep to
be sold for pious and charitable uses. No date. Roll 6 (55).
Monday the Feast of S. Barnabas \_11 June].
Ware (WILLIAM DE). His houses at Flete bridge to be sold
for the good of his soul ; also a leasehold interest under Johanna
de Retherheth, and his interest in two and a half acres of land at
Batricheseye, 1 to be disposed of for providing a chantry in the
church of S. Brigid. No date. Roll 6 (57).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke [18 Oc<.].
Greyvile (ADAM DE). His house in London to be sold for
100 pounds, or more if possible. No date. Roll 6 (66).
Auverne (MICHAEL, son of WILLIAM DE). To Michael Thovy,
his uncle, his house in Fletestrete between Ludgate and Flete
bridge, as is contained in a deed of feoffment delivered in the
presence of all the neighbours in the same house ; likewise two
shops adjacent and appertaining to the said house. No date.
Roll 6 (74).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Luke [18 Oct."].
Abbyngwrth (JAMES DE), Canon of London. Bequest and
assignment to the church of S. Paul of fifteen shillings quitrent
by the year, to be distributed by the chamberlain of the said
church at his obit. To Robert le Bretoun all his tenements and
houses in the parish of S. Botolph without Aldresgate. No date.
Roll 6 (75).
ANNO 3 EDWARD I.
Monday next after the Feast of All Saints, viz. 4 A r <w.
Ferbras (WALTER). To Felicia his wife his houses in the
parish of S. Laurence next the Thames for life, so that she cause
four trentals of masses to be celebrated in the said church ;
remainder to John his son if surviving ; remainder to pious and
charitable uses. No date. Roll 7 (1).
1 Battersea.
20 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Gravele (ALICE DE). Assignment to each of her daughters
' Katherine and Agatha of a house at the gate of the church of
S. Giles without Crepelegate, with cross remainders. To John her
firstborn and his heirs her capital dwelling-house. Her house
at la More to be sold by her executors for payment of her debts.
No date. Roll 7 (2).
The Feast of S. Martin in Hyeme, viz. 11 Nov.
Jordan (THOMAS). Bequest for the maintenance of the fabric
of the church of S. Nicholas Hakoun of two shillings rent of a
house in the parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower. To Felicia
his wife his house in the parish of Colemancherche, with which
she had previously been endowed. To Albreda his daughter his
dwelling-house (saving to his wife her free-bench), and one mark
annual rent of a house next to the churchyard of S. Margaret
in Breggestrate. To John, son of the said Albreda, five shillings
and fourpence rent of the house of Stephen Aylwyne in Lothynge-
bire. To Roesia his daughter his house in the parish of S. Dunstan
towards the Tower, and rents in the parishes of S. Andrew and
S. Dionisius. No date. Roll 7 (4).
Wyteby (JoiiN DE). To Thomas his son, who is across the sea,
his messuage in the parish of S. Margaret de Patins if he should
return within three years from A.D. 1272 ; otherwise the same to
be sold and the proceeds given for the good of his soul, as in his
testament is contained. No date. Roll 7 (6).
Basinges (PETER DE). To Roesia his sister his house in the
parish of S. Mildred in Brodstred, 1 and to Johanna his sister his
house in the parish of Alyermarie 2 in Basinglane. To John his
brother shops and rents in the vill of Coventre; and to
William his brother eight shillings annual rent in the town of
S. Botolph, 3 which used to be paid by Simon de Beverley. No date.
Roll 7 (7).
Monday in the Octave of S. Martin, viz. 18 Nov.
Garscherche (MARTIN DE). To Thomas his eldest son a
1 Bread Street. ' Boston, co. Line,
5 S. Mary Aldermary.
COURT OK HUSTINO, LONDON. 21
capital messuage in the parish of S. Botulph de Billingesgate A.D.
and various rents, charged with payments (inter alia) to the 1278 '
canons of S. Mary de Suwerk and the monks of Bermundeseye,
and also with providing masses for the souls of the testator,
< Yist iana his mother, and others. To Alexander his son a tenement
and wharf in the same parish ; and to Nicholas his son the tene-
ment which the testator purchased of Laurence de Waterwaghtere
in the parish of S. Mary de la Hull, and four shops in the parish
of Berkinkecherche, 1 under similar conditions of providing masses.
To Kobert his son rents in the above parish of S. Botolph, and
also in the parishes of All Hallows de Garscherche and S. Michael
de Bassieshagh. To Peter le Houdere and Isabella, wife of the
same, his capital messuage and shops. His tenements in thu
parishes of S. Peter de Cornhull and S. Martin de Oteswich to
be sold for payment of his debts. To John de Canterbury and
" G.," wife of the same, quitrent in the parish of S. Leonard de
Estchepe. No date. Roll 7 (20).
Bonaventure (RICHARD). Bequest for the maintenance of
fabric and ornaments of the church of S. Agnes. To Hawisia
his wife his mansion and close in the parish of S. Agnes, so that
she provide a chantry in the said church. To Richard his son his
tenement in Westchepe, parish of S. Vedast. To Johanna his
daughter his rent at the Red Cross. Also to John his son rents in
Godronelane, parish of S. Vedast ; and to Juliana his illegitimate
daughter rents in the lane of Crepelgate. A house in Hog-
genelane, 2 held on mortgage, to be sold for payment of debts.
No date. Roll 7 (21).
[N.B. The membranes of Roll 7 containing the foregoing wills,
as also iu other cases, are out of their chronological order. EDITOR.]
Monday the Morroiu of SS. Fabian and Sebastian, viz. 21 Jan. A.D.
Graham (WILLIAM DE), "Armerir." His houses and tene-
ments in the parish of S. Sepulchre to be sold for charitable uses.
No date. Roll 7 (24).
Cornour (WALTER LE). To William le Cornonr, his sen-ant,
house and shops in the parish of S. Magnus. No date.
Roll 7 (26).
1 All Uallmvs Barking. | * Huggin L:in'
22 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Monday next after Feast of Purification of V. Mary [3 Feb.~\.
Sperleng (EMMA). To Cristiana her daughter all her houses
in the parishes of S. Leonard and S. Margaret de Breggestrete.
No date. Roll 7 (27).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of S. Scolastica \_10 Feb.'].
Saltere (CECILIA LA). To Henry, son of Richard de Hakene
and of Margery his wife, and his heirs, her house in Distavelane ;
remainder to Robert Bolkinge, spicer. No date. Roll 7 (33).
Thedmar (ARNOLD). To Stephen Eswy, his kinsman, shops in
the parish of All Hallows at the Hay, rendering annually to the
monks of Bermundeseye three shillings, and to his aforesaid (sic)
wife for life twenty shillings for one fifth part of her dower.
Also to Agnes 1 his wife divers lands, tenements, and rents for life,
by way of dower and free-bench, so long as she shall remain
unmarried ; remainder to the aforesaid Stephen. No date.
Roll 7 (35).
Monday next before the Feast of 8. Gregory, Pope \_12 March],
Godard (ALAN). To William his son and Matilda and Mary
his daughters two marks annual quitrent of his tenement in
Chepe ; and to Juliana his wife certain rents and the custody of
his three children. No date. Roll 7 (38).
Honylane (JOHN DE). To Cristiana his wife his houses upon
Cornhull at the corner of Fynkeslane 2 for life ; remainder to his
aforesaid (sic) daughters. To Cecilia his daughter houses in the
parish of S. Botolph without Bissopesgate in tail ; remainder to
Johanna and Isabella her sisters. No date. Roll 7 (39).
Hayleghee 3 (JOHN DE). To the fabric of the church of S. Giles
without Cripelgate twelve pence quitrent. To Johanna his
1 Riley in his Introduction (p. ix) to i been the compiler), gives an account of
the 'Chronicles of the Mayors and , the Thedmar family, and mentions this
Sheriffs of London, A.D. 1188 to A.D. j will, but says that "in this enrolment
1274 ' (translated from the volume the name of his wife is not given " I
known as ' Liber de Antiquis Legibus,' * Finch Lane,
in the possession of the Corporation, of I 3 " Heylee " in margin,
which the testator is supposed to have i
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 23
wife his house at the Stone Cross for life; remainder for the *-D-
good of their souls. The rent of the Red Cross near the said !
house and other rents to be similarly disposed of for the good of
his soul. No date. Roll 7 (40).
Monday next before tJie Feast of S. Dunstan, viz. 18 May. A.D.
St. Maxentius (PHILIP DE), clerk. His houses in the parish of
S. Peter the Less to be sold, and a chantry founded therewith in
the church of S. Peter, Westminster, for the good of the souls of
King Henry III., late king of England, and of Odo Russel and
Aleisia his wife, the parents of the testator. No date.
Roll 7 (42).
Heileghe (JOHANNA, relict of JOHN DE). To the fabric of the
church of S. Giles without Cripplegate the house which she and
her husband bought of Henry le Paumer in Redecrochestrete,
in return for permission to be buried within the said church.
No date. Roll 7 (45).
Basingea (THOMAS DE). For maintenance of the chapel of
S. Mary de Aldermannebury one mark rent of a tenement in
Smethefeud ; for lamp and chantry in the same, rents in Godrone-
lane in the Chepe of London 1 and in the Cordwainery 2 in Chepe.
To Margery his wife his capital messuage in the said parish of
S. Mary, together with the advowson to the church of S. Michael
de Bassieshaghe for life ; remainder to Richard his brother. Also to
his said wife by way of dower certain rents in Chepe, Popcurtles-
lane, in the Cordwainery near Godronelane, at Berkingecherche,
and elsewhere ; remainder as to one moiety of the said rents to
Richard Eswy, his brother. To William de Dunolmia, Richard de
Wilehale, William de Baseville, and Ralph de Pelham, chaplain,
rents in Kandelwickstrete, in Holeborne, and elsewhere. Also to
Eva his niece sixteen shillings rent of a tenement in the parish
of Berkingecherche. Other lands and houses in the parish of
S. Mary de Aldermannebury, in Smythefeud, and in Pupekertil-
lane and elsewhere to be sold to pay his debts. No date.
Whereupon came some on behalf of Henry Walens' and William
de Haddestok and their sons, next heirs of the testator, as they
1 VVcstcheap, now Cheapaide. |
24 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. alleged, and put their claim upon the admission to probate of the
aforesaid testament, on the ground that the testator had assigned to
his wife a lay fee to her and her heirs, which, according to the law
and custom of the City, he could not do. Probate accordingly was
admitted so far as was consistent with the law and custom of the
City.
Eoll 7 (48).
Monday next before the Feast of 8. Peter ad Vincula \_1 Aug.~\.
Amyas (MARTIN DE). To the monks of Stratford the reversion
of his houses in the parish of S. Mary de Welnoth after the
decease of himself and Agnes his wife. No date. Eoll 7 (53).
Horsete (ELENA, late wife of WILLIAM DE). To William and
* her sons forty shillings annual rent in Kandelwicstrete. No date.
Eoll 7 (54).
Fauconer (EOGER LE), son of Eichard le Fauconer. To
Johanna his wife shops in the parish of S. Mildred for life ;
remainder to Isabella his daughter; remainder, in default of
heirs, for pious uses within the diocese of London for the good
of his soul. No date. Eoll 7 (56).
Monday next before the Feast of 8. Luke [18 OctJ\.
Hardel (EOGER). To the church of S. Martin in the Vintry
six marks annual rent of a tenement in the parish of the same
church for maintaining a chantry. To Isabella his sister all his
rent of Winchester seld, with shops, &c. No date.
Eoll 7 (64).
Minour (JOHN LE). To Geoffrey Frosh, fishmonger, and
Egidia his wife in tail, two marks quitrent of a shop tenanted by
John de Blakethorn, goldsmith, in Westchep, parish of S. Vedast,
subject to certain payments to William Fitz-Eoger and the Prior
of Donemowe. To Hugh de Biflete, cordwainer, and Isabella,
wife of the same, daughter of the testator, divers rents (inter
alia) of the house of Hugh Moton in Corneserestrate, 2 parish of
Eldemariecherche, and in the parishes of All Hallows de Brede-
strate and S. Mildred the Virgin de Bredestrate ; in Kyroneslane,
parish of S. James near the Vintry ; and in the parishes of S. Mary
1 Name illegible. | 2 See note tvjn-a, p. 1 7.
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de Muntenhaut and S. Anne de Aldredesgate near the church of A.D.
S. John Zacari. To John their son quitrents in the parish of the
church of Staningelane ; remainder to the said Hugh and Isabella
if the said John should die before coming of age. Also to
the said Hugh and Isabella his garden in the parish of the
church of Alderesmannebury and of the church of S. Michael de
Bassieshaghe. No date. Roll 7 (65).
Wynton (JOHN DE). To Johanna and Laura his sisters rents
in the parish of S. Dunstan and elsewhere. To Isabella his
daughter rents in Candelwikestrate. And to Nicholas, son of
Ralph Faber, 1 rents in Tamisestrete, parish of All Hallows upon
the Cellars. 2 No date. Koll 7 (66).
Long (JOHN LE), " Frueter." 3 To William his son his house
next to the church of All Hallows, with brewhouse and utensils ;
and to Peter his son his mansion house. Margery his wife to
have the custody of his said sons and their property until she
remarry. The estate of either son deceased to accrue to the
survivor ; but if either die within five years his portion to go
towards maintaining a chantry for one year. No date.
Roll 7 (67).
Rokingeham (HUGH DE). To Cristina his wife his capital
house in the parish of S. Matthew de Frideestrete for life or
until remarriage ; remainder to Richard his son. His house in
the parish and lane of S. Nicholas Shambles to be sold for
payment of his debts ; residue to his said wife for the main-
tenance of herself and children. If not sufficient to pay his
debts, other rents to be sold in the parish of S. Michael de
Hoggenelane. To Elena and Margery his daughters certain
rents. To Richard, William, Henry, and John his sons shops in
Bordhaghe iu parish of S. Mary de Colcherche, subject to an
annuity to Anabla, the testator's mother. To Cristina his wife for
life and to Agnes his daughter a tavern, house, and rents in the
same parish. To Walter le Waleys and Hawisia, wife of the
same, a cellar held on lease in the parish of S. Matthew de
1 Smith or wright. I ' Fruiterer.
* All Hallows the L.
26 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Frideestrete. And to Matthew le Chaundeler and Agnes, wife
1275
of the same, his term in a house in the parish of S. Clement.
No date. Roll 7 (69).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke [18 Oct."].
Exemuwe (RICHARD DE). To Alice his wife his capital house
in the parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower for life, subject
to the maintenance of a chantry in the said parish church ;
remainder to Richard his son. No date. Roll 7 (73).
Odo Faber. 1 To Arnold his son houses near Bokereles-
bury, parish of S. Stephen. To the Prioress and nuns of Haliwelle
rents in the said parish and also in the parish of S. Benedict
Sorhogg, so that the said prioress clothe and maintain Peter his
son as becomes one of the brethren of that house. Also to the
same six shillings annual rent in the parish of S. Mary de
Wolcherche to the use of Matilda de la Cornere, his daughter, a
nun of the same house. No date. Roll 7 (75).
Wylehale (JOHANNA DE). Four marks annual rent in the
parish of S. Mary de Somersete to be sold immediately after her
death to fulfil her testament. No date. Roll 7 (76).
A.D. ANNO 4 EDWARD I.
1276.
Monday the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July],
Everard (THOMAS). To the church of S. Gregory by S. Paul's
gate four shillings annual rent of a shop. To Richard his son a
messuage and rents towards the fish market after the decease of
Sarah his wife. To Bartholomew his son a certain messuage and
his possessions in the baily in the suburb of London. No date.
Roll 8 (7).
Monday next after the Octave of H. Trinity [31 May],
Frowyke (LAURENCE DE). To Christiana and Alice his
daughters houses and rents in the parish of S. Michael le
Quern. 2 To Egidia his wife his capital messuage in the City of
1 Smith or wright. | 2 Ad bladum. See note tvpra, p. 3.
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London for life. To Reginald his brother a messuage at the Red A.D.
Cross, in trust for sale to pay his debts with permission of his
mother, which he asks her for God's sake to allow. No date.
Roll 8 (11).
Godsone (RICHARD). To Christiana his wife his messuage in
the parish of Fancherche for life ; remainder to the heirs of the
body of his late daughter Katherine, subject to a rent charge of
two shillings for the good of the souls of the testator and of his
said wife. No date. Roll 8 (12).
Marescall (ROGER LE). To Johanna his wife all rents and
possessions which he had with her. To John de Cestrehonte and
Katherine, wife of the same, his tavern in Popekertelane to hold in
tail. No date.
Whereupon came Walter Thovy and put a claim on the probate,
saying that the testator could not do this, inasmuch as the said
Walter was implcaded in the King's Court concerning certain lands
and tenements which the testator sold to him by deed, in which
plea the said Walter had vouched to warranty the said Roger, who
warranted, and the plea is pending, so that after the decease of the
said Roger it will be necessary to call his heir ; and the said Walter
says, as above, that the tenements which the testator held at the time
of vouching to warranty cannot be aliened, nor can he release
himself nor his heirs from the warranty to the disherison of the
said Walter. Accordingly probate of the will is admitted as valid
saving the claim aforesaid.
Roll 8 (13).
Heyroun (JoHN). To Lucy his wife his capital house for life ;
remainder to Nicholas his son, so that he maintain his brothers
and sisters if they should fall into poverty. To Agnes his
daughter a house near to the former, subject to a charge of twelve
shillings for maintaining a lamp in the church of S. Nicholas
Shambles. To Cecilia his daughter and William his son quitrenta
in the said parish of S. Nicholas. No date. Roll 8 (19).
ANNO 5 EDWARD I. AD.
1277.
Monday iiext after the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oc<.].
Moyne (NICHOLAS LE). To Cristiana his wife his capital house
in the lane of S. Martin Orgar for life ; remainder to John his
28 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. firstborn son. Also to the said John his tenement called the
New Eent in Tamesestrete, parish of S. Michael de Candelwic-
strate, saving to Martin his son, Matilda his daughter, and to the
infant en venire sa mere certain annual quitrents. Also to the
said infant, whether son or daughter, certain houses in the lane
of S. Michael aforesaid. Provision made for payment of debts.
No date. Eoll 8 (25).
Pourte (PETEH). To John Senescall, priest, the house near
the Red Cross in the parish of S. Giles without Crepelegate
inherited from Stephen his father. No date. Roll 8 (26).
Prowyk (LAURENCE DE). To the Earl of Aubemare 1 certain
rents without Neugate, due from the sister of Nicholas Ferbraz,
humbly praying the said earl to remit all arrears. To Laurence
his [son and] heir all his tenements within the City and suburb of
London, saving to Alice his wife her dower, and excepting lands
at Haveringes granted to his son John. Also to the said John
shops, &c., in the parish of S. Michael le Quern, and certain rents
reserved in London in case he fail to get possession of the lands
and tenements at Haveringges granted to him by deed. To
William and Reginald his sons divers shops. Certain rents
opposite S. Martin le Grand to be sold to pay his debts. No date.
Roll 8 (29).
Londenestone (WALTER DE). To Christiana his wife his capital
messuage with three shops for life, with remainder to the heirs of
Juliana, Mabel, and Olive his daughters in equal portions. To
Simon de la Dene and Mabel, wife of the same, land in the parish of
S. John de Wallebrok in Candelwistrate. And to William le Botiller
and Olive, wife of the same, his house at Garschirch. No date.
Roll 8 (30).
Suchfolch (ALEXANDER DE). To Matilda his wife his capital
messuage in the parish of S. Martin de Barmannescherche 2 for
life ; remainder for the good of their souls. Should she, however,
wish to sell it during her life, Hugh de Denton is to be preferred
as purchaser by two marks of silver. Land at Hammes to be sold,
and a chantry to be provided thereout in the said church. If the
1 Albemarlc. I S. Martin Vintrv.
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said Matilda should object to the sale, then a moiety of goods A.p
thus left to her is to be retained until she shall effect the same.
No date. Roll 8 (32).
Totinham (RICHARD DE), chaplain. Devise to the church of
S. John the Baptist of Haliwell, and to the nuns serving God there
for increase of their vesture, 1 of the whole of the rent and
tenement which he had by gift of Peter, son of Odo Faber;
in return for which the prioress and nuns remitted and quitclaimed
to Simon de Arcubus the ten shillings annual rent which they
were wont to receive for a shop in Westchep. To Walter his
nephew a house in the vill of Totenham. 2 No date.
Roll 8 (35).
ANNO 6 EDWARD I.
Monday next before the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan."].
Beyvin (RooEii). Bequests of rents in Chepe, in the parish
of S. Mary de Colcherch, and the parish of S. Stephen upon
Walebroc and elsewhere, for the maintenance of chantries in the
chapel erected by the testator in the church of S. John Zacary,
and in the newly built chapel in S. Paul's Churchyard beyond
the charnel-house, for the good of his soul and the souls of
Isabella his wife, his father and mother, . and others. Also
bequests to the Hospital of S. Mary without Bissopesgate, and
to the Fraternity of S. Thomas the Martyr at the Conduit of
London, for similar uses. To his aforesaid wife houses and rents
in the parishes of S. Vedast in the goldsmithery 3 and S. John
aforesaid. Also houses and a garden in Grobbestrate 4 in the
parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate, and others in the parish of
S. Michael de Candlewystrate and elsewhere, for life; remainder,
in default of heirs, for the good of his soul, and for distribution
among the poor of London and the county of Bedford at the
hands of his executors and of William his brother. Also to the
same one hundred pounds sterling in lieu of dower. To Sabine
and Isabella his daughters the tenement called " Bokerelesberi,"
1 Adincrementiimwtture.
' This last clause is marked tacat quia
inforitaeco.
* Anrifabria.
* Now Milton Street.
30 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
*- D - and houses without the gate of Bokerelesberi in the parish of
S. Stephen upon Walebroc, and rents of a tenement formerly
belonging to Geoffrey de Hadestoke in the parishes of S. Antonin
and S. John de Walebroc ; the said daughters and their estates
remaining in the custody of their mother until marriage. To
the Mayor of London for the time being one mark annual rent,
so that he present a chaplain to the chantry in the aforesaid
chapel beyond the charnel-house. To William de Wouburne and
to Alice his niece, daughter of Walter Beyvin, rents in the parish
of S. Mildred de Bredstrete. No date. Koll 9 (1).
Pinchon (EICHARD) de Lacthon. To Agnes his daughter the
reversion of houses in the parish of S. Botulf without Bissopes-
gate, after the decease of William le Wyte de Machinge.
No date. Roll 9 (2).
Punnager (WILLIAM LE). To Leticia his wife his house in
the parish of S. Martin de Otteswich, with which he had formerly
endowed her. To Alice his daughter his stone house ; remainder,
in default of heirs, to the aforesaid Leticia. Certain houses with
shops in the parish of S. Andrew to be sold by his executors.
No date.
Accordingly the above testament was allowed to stand good for
the lifetime of the said woman, so that at her decease the property
should descend to the heirs of the said William ; the sale also was
to stand, to all of which the said Leticia gave her assent.
Koll 9 (3).
Blount (EDWARD LE). To John his firstborn son houses and
rents, including the whole seld of Andover and his seld in
Westchep, saving the dower of Matilda his wife. To Alice his
daughter rents of the new seld in the parish of All Hallows at
the Hay, 1 and others in the parishes of S. Thomas the Apostle
and S. Antonin. To Walter his son a shop in Westchep, and
rents in Mukewellestrate 2 and in the parish of S. Nicholas
Shambles. To Thomas his son houses in the parish of S. Bene-
dict Schorhoc, and rents in the parishes of S. Antonin and
S. [Mary] de Aldermannecherch. To Roger his son rents in
1 See note mpra, p. 10. | Monkwell Street.
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Phelipeslane and in parishes of S. John de Walebrock and A.D.
S. Mary de Bothawe. No date. Boll 9 (4).
Coffrer (GODFREY LE). To Juliana his wife his house for life ;
remainder to Andrew le Furmager, so that they provide a chantry
for the good of his soul, such as the Rector of S. Mary de
Neucherche and three good parishioners of the same may approve.
To John Bernard, his servant, the reversion of his house at
Eldevorde 1 after the decease of his aforesaid wife. No date.
Roll 9 (8).
Payn (LAURENCE). To Dionisia his wife his house for life with
remainder to his next heir. To his children the reversion of a
house held by Richer the cook for life. Also to John his firstborn
son a house. To Robert his son a cellar ; and to Gilbert his son
and Egidia his daughter a wharf. No date. Roll 9 (10).
Monday next after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [S5 Jim.].
Fitz-John (ROBERT). To the convent of Boxle 3 the reversion
of houses held by his aunt by way of dower. To John Norman
and Goldcorn, wife of the same, other houses in equal shares.
No date. Roll 9 (13).
Wynton (MARGERY, late wife of WALTER DE), daughter of
Thedmar the Teutonic. To Margery her niece, daughter of Ralph
Eswy, a house, saving the rights of her husband's heirs, with
remainder to another niece, the daughter of John de Gyzors, with
remainder over. No date. Roll 9 (14).
Ferroun (JOHN LE). Bequest of certain rents in the parish
of Colecherche for maintaining a chantry in his parish church
of S. Stephen de Walebrok. To Margery his wife all his lands,
tenements, and rents within the liberties of London and without,
saving to his daughter Margery, a nun, an annual rent of a shop
opposite Colecherche, and excepting his houses in Ipswich, which
he leaves to Alexander le Ferroun, his brother. His two daughters
Christiana and Johanna to be provided for out of goods left to
his aforesaid wife. No date. Roll 9 (16).
1 Old Ford. ' Co. Kent.
32 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Donekin (WILLIAM). His houses in Distavelane in the parish
I O't l T_O
of S. Nicholas Coldhabey to he sold by his executors, and the
proceeds divided among his children. His larger shop he leaves
to William de Leuesham and William de Waleton ; his smaller
shop to be sold for funeral expenses, but so that his heirs have
the preference in the sale thereof. No date. Roll 9 (17).
Grobbe (EDWARD). Bequest of three shillings quitrent for
providing wax in the chapel of S. Mary de Berkingecherche.
To Emma his wife all his tenements for life; remainder to be
devoted to masses and charitable uses. No date. Roll 9 (20).
Pusedame (ROGER). His shop to be sold and the money
distributed among the poor of London. To Dame Elena, wife of
Master Thomas Peuelesdone, a bequest of rents in Bredstrate and
Westchep. No date. Roll 9 (21).
Monday next after Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb."].
Hamme (HENRY DE). All his houses in the parish of S. Mary
de Somersete to be sold and his debts paid ; the residue to be
divided into three parts, whereof one part is to be devoted to
pious uses for the poor of London, a second to be given to Matilda
his wife, and the third to his children. No date. Roll 9 (23).
Grobbe (EDWARD). His ship called " Blewebolle " to be sold for
maintenance of a chantry in the chapel of S. Mary de Berkingge-
chirch. Bequest also of three shillings quitrent for providing
wax in the said chapel. To Emma his wife all his tenements
for life ; remainder, in default of heirs, to be devoted to alms and
masses. Also to the said Emma all his wood, charcoal, store, cups,
spoons, and other things, great and small. No date.
Roll 9 (24).
Monday the Feast of S. Valentine [14 Feb.'].
Dunstaple (WILLIAM DE), skinner. To Margery his wife his
principal mansion house in Douegate Street. To Matilda his
daughter his stone house at Horssobregge. 1 The house mort-
1 Horseshoe bridge.
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*
gaged to him by J.ikcs lo .Miisiner to be surrendered to John, son *- D -
of the said Jakes, on payment of twenty-two and a half marks.
To Koger and Thomas his sons shops and rents in the parish of
S. Stephen de Walebrock ; and to Isabella and Margery his
daughters a tenement situate near Horssobregge, in equal shares.
No date. Roll 9 (34).
Gras (STEPHEN LE).* All his rents in the parishes of S. Mary
Magdalen in Old Fish Street, S. Benedict de Wodewharf, S. Peter
the Less upon the Thames, S. Giles without Crepelgate,
S. Magnus near London Bridge, to be sold. Also all his other
goods, houses, and rents, named or not named, within the City of
London or without, to be sold by his executors and the money
distributed among the poor. No date.
Whereupon eame Margery, daughter of Pentecost Le Gras, brother
of the testator, and challenged probate of the above testament as
being superfluous, inasmuch as the testator first leaves his houses
and rents in the City of London in particular to be sold, and then
in another clause leaves all his goods, houses, and rents, named and
not named, within the City of London and without, in general, to
be sold. And inasmuch as one is repugnant to the other, adminis-
tration is granted only so far as relates to tenements named in
particular and not in general.
Roll 9 (35).
Gras (STEPHEN LE). A fair enrolment of the above testament.
No date. Roll 9 (37).
Monday next after Ash Wednesday [2 March].
Fevere (RALPH LE). Bequest for maintenance of a chantry
in the church of S. Laurence in Candlewigstrate, charged on
tenements in the same parish and also in the parish of All Hallows
upon the Cellar. To Nicholas his son rents of shops in the
former parish; and to John his son a tenement in the latter,
saving the dower of Isabella his wife. No date. Roll 9 (41).
Trie (ALICE). To Idonea her daughter and children of the same
her dwelling-house situate in the parish of S. Benedict Schorog,
rendering to the New Hospital one mark and to the King for
1 Inserted on a separate schedule tacked on to the membrane.
VOL. I. D
34 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. socage sixpence halfpenny, and subject to other charges to
Reginald, Alice, and Johanna, children of the testatrix; with
reversion of the said rents to the said Idonea upon the decease
of the same. No date. Roll 9 (42).
St. Martin (ABEL DE), son of Sir Abel de St. Martin, Knt.
To Dame Margery his mother all rents formerly belonging to his
father in London and Staunford. No date. Roll 9 (43).
Evere (JOHN DE). To Alice his wife his principal mansion
house for life ; remainder to Roger de Evere and the wife and
heirs of the said Roger : also to his said wife for life a seld
formerly belonging to Robert le Bret. To Alice his daughter a
new house at Cornhelle and an old house near the church of
S. Christopher, together with a seld ; and to his daughter Juliana,
a nun of Stratford, certain rents. No date. Roll 9 (44).
A.D. Monday next after F. of S. John ante portam Latinam [6 May].
1278.
Vaus (WALTER DE). A bequest charged on his capital mansion
in the parish of S. Werburga for the maintenance of a light
before the altar of S. Mary in the said parish church. To Juliana
his wife the aforesaid mansion, and to Thomas his uncle shops in
the parish of S. Matthew in Fridaystrete, for their respective
lives ; remainder to the infant en venire sa mere. No date.
Roll 9 (5G).
Monday the Vigil of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.'].
Young (STEPHEN), draper in Candelwicstrate. To Cristina and
Agnes his daughters houses in the parish of S. Margaret de
Patins. To Agnes his wife and Margery his daughter his house
in the parish of S. Swithun in Kandelwicstrate. No date.
Roll 9 (64).
Hallinggeberi (NICHOLAS) de Kandelwicstrate. To Juliana
his wife his three houses in S. Swithun Lane for life ; remainder
to charitable uses : also an annuity of half a mark ; remainder
to the use of the churches of S. Swithun and S. Mary de
Abbecherche. No date. Roll 9 (fio).
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Monday before Feast of Translation of S. Edward [75 Oct.}. A.D.
Cantebrege (REGINALD DE). To Stephen his son his large
house in the parish of S. Leonard near S. Martin; and to
Reginald and William his sons certain houses on the condition
that one brother does not shut out the window lights of the other.
To Roger, Ralph, John, and Henry his sons houses and shops in
Wrstchep, in the parish of S. Vedast, and also in the parish of
S. John Zacari. No date.
Whereupon came ,! son of the testator by his first wife, and
challenged the devise of his father in that he had devised his
mansion house, which lie could not do, since he had received it on
his marri:i{?o with his first wife, to whom the claimant was heir.
The executors, however, immediately produced a deed of feoffment
to the testator of the said house by Robert, the Prior of the New
Hospital without Bissopcsgate ; accordingly probate is admitted so
far as the custom of the City allows.
Roll 9 (71).
Frowyk (JOHN DE), Rector of the church of Great Horkesle. 1
To Nicholas, son of Margaret his sister, and to Johanna, sister
of the said Nicholas, certain quitrents in the Goldsmithery of
London. To John, son of Peter de Frowyk, one mark quitrent.
To Stephen his brother, Katherine his sister, and to each child of
Walter de Frowyk, his deceased brother, half a mark respectively.
His houses and rents in Colchester to be devoted to the main-
tenance of a chantry in the church of Great Horkesle, and a
certain house in the vill of .Great Horkesle, with which he had
many years since enfeoffed the said church by livery of seisin, to
be for a residence for the chaplain. No date.
A note follows to the effect that an erasure in the testament, to
wit one mark left to John, son of Peter, is not suspicious because it
was there at the time when the testament was proved, and there
was found half a mark. 3 Proof was given by witnesses that the
testator left one whole mark, so that the erasure in the testament
is no longer suspicious because the true sum of one whole mark is
proved.
Roll 9 (72).
Wylemin (JOHN), marshal. To Ysabella his daughter two
houses near his capital mansion for a term of seven years, with
remainder to John his son. The said capital mansion to remain in
1 Blank in original. I ' The note is involved, although the
* Co. Essex. I mrnning is sufficiently clear.
36 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. the hands of his executors for a similar period, so that out of its
rents they may provide a chantry for three years in the church of
All Hallowsde Gerschirch, and payh is debts ; remainder to his
aforesaid son. No date. Roll 9 (77).
Manhale (WILLIAM DE). Certain rents in Sopereslane and
elsewhere to be devoted to pious uses in the church of S. Michael
de Bassieshawe. To Adam his apprentice a shop in the parish of
Kolchirch, rendering to the chief lord of the fee fifteen shillings
for maintaining a lamp burning at all hours in the chapel of the
Blessed Virgin Mary in the said church. His wife Lucy to have
control over all his timber, within the City of London and without,
for the purpose of erecting a house in his court of Bassieshawe
to her use for life ; remainder to John his son. Also to his said
wife all his houses and rents in the parish of S. Michael de
Bassieshawe and elsewhere for life, with similar remainder. To
Simon his apprentice a certain shop. No date. Roll 9 (78).
Bukerell (WILLIAM, son of STEPHEN). To Dionisia his wife his
dwelling-house at Aldermanbiri for life, whether she take a hus-
band or no ; also rents in Corveisseyestrate 1 by way of dower, with
remainder to his next heirs. To Avice his daughter a garden in
the street of the converts. 2 Also to his aforesaid wife rents in
the parish of S. Andrew towards the Tower and upon Cornhull.
To his mother Isabella a seld in the Drapery 3 of Westchepe, and
a power of appointment over all rents and tenements held by
her by way of dower. To Isabella his daughter a tenement in
Grobstrate, 4 and the reversion of his dwelling-house after the
decease of his aforesaid wife. Stephen Bukerell, brother of the
testator, mentioned. No date. Roll 9 (81).
Wyndes[or] (HutiH DE), saddler. To John his son the moiety
of a wharf. To Roger his son the moiety of a house in S. Vedast
Lane ; and the other moiety to William his son. To Johanna his
daughter a house in Wodestrate. Also to John and Robert his
sons a house without Crepelgate to carry out his testament.
No date. Roll 9 (83).
1 See note supra, p. 17.
' In ricii cvnversuntm ; or "Convers
Lane." See infra, p. 39.
Draperia.
* See note lujira, p. 29.
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ANNO 7 EDWARD I. A.D.
1278 9.
Monday next after Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Fe6.].
Auverne (THOMAS, son of WILLIAM DE). To Dame Elena his
mother his houses in Flete Street in parish of S. Brigid. To
Sibil his sister, and Thomas and John his brothers, divers rents
near Flete bridge, in Bradestrate, and in the parish of 8. Andrew
de Holeburne and elsewhere. To Juliana his mother's sister one
mark annual rent of shops in Westchepe. Also bequest of an
annual quitrent issuing out of the baily of Ludgate for main-
taining tapers before the altar of S. Mary de S. Brigid. To
Milsenda, formerly servant to his mother, two shillings and four
pence annual quitrent issuing out of the New Temple, London,
due for a certain house situate in the parish of S. Andrew de
Holeburne. No date. Roll 10 (1).
Hallingbiry (JULIANA, relict of NICHOLAS DE). Her house at
Halegate to be sold, and one moiety of the proceeds devoted to
pious uses in the church of S. Swythin, the other to be given
to the poor. No date. Roll 10 (2).
"Boneyrs" (Jorm, called). To Alice his wife his principal tene-
ment for life ; remainder to John his son in tail ; remainder to his
next heir except Walter his firstborn son. To Adam his son and
Johanna his daughter a shop called " la Cornereschoppe," and one
other held by the Prioress of Keleburne. No date.
Roll 10 (3).
Stanes (JAMES DE). Bequest of rents in the parish of
S. Dunstan towards the New Temple for maintenance oi a light to
the Blessed Mary in the new building of S. Paul's. To Beatrice
his wife, by way of dower, rents in the parishes of All Hallows de ,
Bredestrate, S. Martin de Otteswich, and in the street of S.
Laurence Jewry ; also two houses and a garden in the said
parish of S. Martin for her life, by way of free-bench ; remainder to
I*iurence de Stanes, his nephew. To Adam le Avener, his nephew,
rents in the parish of S. Michael de Bassieshawe ; and to Christiana,
daughter of the said Adam, a tenement in the same parish in
tail ; remainder to Beatrice her sister. No date. Roll 10 (10).
38 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Monday. 6 March.
1278-9.
Henham (GEOFFREY DE). To Cristiana his wife his house in
the parish of H. Trinity the Less for life, on condition that she
assign it to no one except John their son during her life ;
remainder at her decease to the said John. To Geoffrey his son
an annual quitrent of half a mark in the parish of Colemanchirche ;
and to Isabella his younger daughter forty-six pence annuiil rent
in Smethefeld, parish of S. Edmund without Neugate. No date.
Roll 10 (11).
Mounpeillers (ROBERT DE). Bequest of quitrent for main-
tenance of wax, to wit " Torkes," in the church of S. Mary le Bow,
charged on a shop in the Spicery 1 of Westchepe. To Richard his
son his capital messuage in Milkstrate, saving to Floria his wife
her free-bench ; also a shop in Westchepe to the same for the
maintenance of his mother. To Henry his son quitrent of a
solar occupied by the Skinners. To Nicholas his son quitrent of
shop and solar occupied by the Tailors ; and to Reginald his son
rents charged on the said shop and solar, as also on a shop
bequeathed to the aforesaid Richard. No date. Roll 10 (12).
Agnes, late wife of the King's Poulterer. To Thomas and
Matilda her children and their heirs her house and shops in
Goderunelane, parish of S. Vedast, with right of survivorship. The
rents issuing thereout for the first three years after her decease,
after payment of debts and funeral expenses, to be divided into
two parts, and one half to be expended in pious uses, and the
other in the maintenance of the said children. No date.
Roll 10 (13).
King (RICHARD). To Matilda his wife one moiety of all his
immovable goods, the other moiety being devoted to pious uses.
Afterwards in the same testament he gave and bequeathed to
Richard Curteis and his heirs a quitrent of his house, and
thirdly bequeathed to him the same house in its entirety after
the decease of Matilda aforesaid, saving to her her easements in
the same house for the whole of her life. No date.
And inasmuch as witnesses who were examined as to this
variation said that his will was that the said house should remain
1 Spicieria.
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to the said Richard after the decease of the said woman, saving
easements, <fec., the testament is allowed in that form as touching
both the said Richard and the woman.
Roll 10 (14).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [18 March].
Cornur (ANDREW LE). To the fabric of the church of S. Dunstan
West a quitrent of a tenement in the parish of S. Dunstan.
To Matilda his mother other quitrents in the same parish for life,
with remainder to Agatha his daughter. To Richard his son a
tenement in the same parish charged with an annuity to the
aforesaid Matilda ; and to Stephen his son all his houses in
Converslane in the said parish. No date. Roll 10 (16).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb."].
Willekin (REYNER, son of THOMAS). To Emmota his sister
in tail his capital messuage together with shops towards the
churchyard of All Hallows de Gaschirch, with remainder to the
heirs begotten of himself and Frechesaunchia his wife. No date.
A bequest to the said Preschesaunchia and her children of his
house in the corn-market of Gaschirche 1 is adjudged to be void.
Roll 10 (18).
Furmager (WILLIAM LE). To Leticia his wife his house in the
parish of S. Martin de Otteswich, with which she had been already
endowed. To Avice his daughter his stone house, with reversion
to the said Leticia. All his houses in the parish of S. Andrew to
be sold by his executors for payment of his debts. No date.
And forasmuch as, according to the custom of the City, no one can
leave his lay fee to his wife, except for the term of her life, the
aforesaid Leticia voluntarily came into court, and acknowledged that
she claimed no more than a life interest Accordingly it is granted
in this form.
Roll 10 (21).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of H. Trinity [88 May], A.D.
Brokesheved (ROGER DE), son of Geoffrey de Brokesheved, late
buriller 2 of Candlewystrate. To Helewysia de Gatesdene, his wife,
1 Ad bladum inforo de Gatchirche. \ * A maker of burel or borcl, a coaree
woollen cloth.
40 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. his house in Candlewystrate for life ; remainder to Lucas his son.
Also to his said wife the house adjoining the same, until Margery
his niece becomes of marriageable age. No date.
The said Helewysia came and claimed no more than a life interest.
Eoll 10 (22).
Deumars (JOHN). To Eobert his son his capital house in the
parish of S. Mary Wolnoth. To Cristiana his wife his next house
by way of dower ; and to Sibil his daughter a third house more
remote. Also to his said wife his leasehold interest in a shop in
Westchep near the church of S. Thomas. No date.
Eoll 10 (23).
Philip, Vicar of S. Giles without Crepelgate. His dwelling-
house to be sold by his executors, and the proceeds to be dis-
tributed for the good of his soul. No date. Eoll 10 (24).
Hardel (JOHN). To Avice his daughter rents in the parishes
of S. Sepulchre without Newegate and S. Mildred de Bredstrate ;
and to Isabella his daughter a quitrent issuing from his tenement
without Crepelgate. No date. Eoll 10 (25).
Rokesle (JOHN DE). To Eoger his son a shop near Douegate ;
also to Eoger and Nicholas his sons his estate in a house situate
opposite the church of All Hallows at the Hay. To Emma his
wife a house in the parish of All Hallows upon the Cellar.
No date. Eoll 10 (26).
Ossekin (THOMAS), cordwainer. To Sibil his wife for life all
his tenements in the parish of S. Benedict "Fing"; remainder,
in default of heirs, to be divided into two parts, whereof one
moiety is to go to John Ossekin, his uncle, and the other to be
disposed of by his executors. No date. Eoll 10 (28).
Basset (MABEL). William her brother appointed guardian of
John her son and of his hereditaments until he come of age.
Certain houses in the parish of S. Botolph without Aldresgate of
the fee of S. Bartholomew to be sold by her executors to pay her
debts, and the residue to be distributed among the poor. No date.
Eoll 10 (34).
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41
Albiniaco (HENRY DE). To Rembald his servant (valettd) all
his rents in the parish of S. Dunstan in the City of London.
No date. Roll 10 (35).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Margaret, viz. 12 [sic] July.
Wolmar (MARGERY). Her house and brewing utensils in the
parish of S. Dionisius de Bakechurch to be sold by her executors
to pay her debts, preference being given to William le Mazeliner
over other purchasers by ten marks sterling. No date.
Roll 10 (38).
Mymxnes (THOMAS DE). To Elicia his wife certain houses for
life ; remainders to William and John his sons and the heirs of
their respective bodies; remainder to the maintenance of a
chantry in the chapel of S. Mary de Conehop. 1 To John Ryplawe
one year's rent of the said John's dwelling-house. No date.
Roll 10 (39).
Stanford (NICHOLAS DE). To Ibbota de Asschindone houses
near the High Street. To Avice, daughter of the same Isabella (sic),
all his other houses with garden, &c. No date. Roll 10 (42).
Lymburn (ALICE DE). Her house to be sold by her executors
to pay her debts, and the residue to be devoted to pious uses.
No date. Roll 10 (43).
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct.'].
Beyvin (JOHN), megucer. 3 To Chera his wife his house in a
street leading to the Red Cross without Cripelgate, together with
brewing utensils for life ; remainder to Lucy his daughter in
tail. Also to the said Lucy and to Alice his daughter all his
houses opposite la More without Crepelgate, in equal portions.
No date. Roll 10 (46).
Kyssere" (RICHARD LE). To Richard his son all his lands and
A.D.
1279.
1 In Conyhope Lane, parish of S. Mil-
dred in the Poultry, now the site of
Grocers' Hall Court.
a A \vhito-tawyer; one who taws or
tans skins \viili alum.
* A maker of " cashes," or armoar for
the thighs (Riley's 'Memorials,' Intro-
duction, p. xxii).
42 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. rents, within the City and without, and in default of heirs to his
1 ' next heir for the time being ; the same not to be sold nor mortgaged
in England nor elsewhere, but to descend to the next heir that
might be. No date. Eoll 10 (49).
Edelmeton 1 (HENRY DE). A chantry to be maintained in the
church of All Hallows de Honilane out of rents of his house in
Milcstrate, parish of S. Mary Magdalen. To Robert his brother
twenty shillings annual rent in Gropecontelane. 2 To Nichol his
niece, and Ydonia her sister, rents in Lymstrate and in Goderone-
lane. To Laurence his nephew rents of shops situate in Chepe
and the Goldsmithery, and at the east corner of Fridaistrate.
To Ralph, son of Elias de Honilane, his garden in the parish
of S. Giles without Cripelgate at Everardewell. To Matilda,
niece of Dame Emma de Honilane, and to Wyleholta her sister,
rents in the Fish Market of London, in Westchepe, and the Gold-
smithery. Other rents beyond Flete and in the parish of S. Brigid
to be sold by his executors. No date. Roll 10 (50).
Wrokeshelle (HAMO DE), clerk. Bequest of rents in Chepe,
parish of S. Vedast, for maintenance of a chantry in the chapel
called " le Charn[el] " in S. Paul's Churchyard, 3 lately rebuilt, as
well as other rents in Selvernestrate, parish of S. Alban ; in Distave-
lane ; in the parish of S. Brigid in the suburbs ; and in the parish
of S. Sepulchre. To the monks of Westminster one mark quit-
rent of the house of John Blakthorn in the parish of S. John
Zakary. Bequests also to the Hospital of S. James in West-
minster, and to the sisters and chaplains of the same to have his
soul in perpetual remembrance ; to the Military Brethren of the
Temple in London, to the Hospitals of S. Giles and S. Bartho-
lomew, the New Hospital without Bissopesgate, and the Hospital
of S. Thomas in Suwerk. No date. Roll 10 (53).
1 In margin " Henry Abel." | 3 " There was on the North side of
" In the parish of S. Pancras. The : this Churchyard a large Charnel House
name is found in a lease of property in for the Bones of the Dead ; and over it
Wells, co. Somerset, dated A.D. 1263,
and also in a grant of a somewhat later
date (Brit. Mus., Add. C'h. 25,903, 25,904);
called "Grope Lane" in Eoll 70 (50), and
understood to still exist :is"GrapeL:iiK'."
a Chappel of an old Foundation" (Stow's
' Survey,' Strype's edition, 1720, bk. iii.
p. 147)* Jt is spoken of in the will of
Koger Bey vin (supra, p. 30) as the chapel
ultra uisamenta nuirtiivrum.
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ANNO 8 EDWARD I. *..
1279 80.
Monday the Feast of 8. Vincent, Martyr [22 Jan.].
Pitz Otho (WALTER), clerk. His houses in Grobbestrate 1 and
in la More to be sold by his executors, and the money to be given
to the poor of London. No date. Eoll 1 1 (2).
Tolesan (JoHN DE). To Thomas Tolesan, son of Michael, his
stone house in the street of S. Nicholas Acun and two other
houses adjoining. To Margery his eldest daughter his stone
house at Ostregate. To Johanna, another daughter, houses in the
parish of S. Clement de Kandelwistrate. To John his son rents
in the parish of Newecherch. Bequest to the chapel of " Coneop "
of rents in the street of S. Laurence Jewry. To Johanna his wife
and Michael his eldest son his house and rents in the parish of
S. " Miltheldrede " upon Walebroc and a great seld in the Drapery.
His said wife to elect to have if she wish, instead of the aforesaid
legacies, either his two selds in Chepe in dower (notwithstanding
devises to the said Michael) or one third part of all [his] rents.
No date. Roll 11 (3).
Batur (JOHN LE). His houses upon Cornhull to be sold by his
executors to pay his debts. No date. Koll 1 1 (4).
Westminster (BARTHOLOMEW DE), parmenter.* To Margery his
wife his capital mansion in the parish of S. Andrew de Holeburne ;
also houses in New Street for life ; remainder to Dionisia his
daughter, and in default of heirs the same to be sold. No date.
The said Margery was present at the time of probate, and said
that she claimed no more in the said mansion than a life estate.
Roll 11 (5).
Wylehale (WILLIAM DE). To Agnes his wife his two houses in
the parish of S. Alphege de Cripelgate and his house in West-
chep, parish of S. Mary de Colcherche, for life ; after her decease
the same to be sold by her executors. No date. Roll 1 1 (6).
Rus (RICHARD LE). To John his son the moiety of a house in
1 See note supra, p. 29. I tailor. (See ' Lib. de Antiq. Lcgibus,'
' A dealer in clothes, or merchant | Camden Society, Preface, pp. XL, xii.)
44 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. the parish of S. Margaret de Bruggestrate near the lane called
* ' " Eederisgate," 1 and the other moiety to William Graveshende,
who is also to be preferred as purchaser of the said John's moiety
by one mark if he should die under age. Also to the said John
other rents, with remainder to William, brother of the said John,
under the same circumstance. No date. Roll 11 (8).
Huittawiere 2 (WILLIAM LE) de Bissopesgate. To Agnes his
wife his dwelling-house for life, with remainder to Johanna his
daughter, and Philip and Bartholomew his sons, in successive
tail ; remainder to charitable uses. Also to William his son a
house, &c., adjacent, extending up to the wall of S. Elena.
No date. Boll 11 (11).
Monday next after Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.'].
Ganter (LAURENCE LE). To Elicia his daughter, and to the infant
(if any) with which Margery his wife is enceinte, his messuage in
the parish of S. Antonin, saving to his said wife her free-bench so
long as she remain unmarried. But if she should not be enceinte,
or if the said Elicia should die without an heir, which God forbid,
the same to be sold. To Johanna and Juliana his nieces his house
in the parish of S. Botulph without Alegate, and in default of
heirs the same to be sold. No date. Roll 11 (15).
Turri (JORDAN DE), cook. To Henry and Gilbert his sons all his
houses, pensions, and rents ; with cross remainders. No date.
Roll 11 (18).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra [38 Feb.'].
Harding (CECILIA, late wife of ROBERT). To William her
elder son all her possessions within the gates of a certain
place lately acquired by inheritance. To John her younger son
all her possessions in the street of Sacollelane 3 in the parish of
S. Sepulchre. A certain house to be devoted to payment of her
debts if her goods suffice not for that purpose, otherwise the same
to be distributed for the good of her soul. William de Haddan,
1 Or Rethereslane ; formerly called
Kynchexlane, and now Pudding Lane.
Must. Roll 178(11).
White-lawyer.
5 Sea-coal Lane.
COURT OK HUSTING, LONDON. 45
uncle to the aforesaid William and John, appointed their guardian AD.
during minority. No date. Roll 1 1 (22).
Ponfreyt (GEOFFREY), of the parish of Holeburne. To Alice,
Agnes, Isabella, and Johanna his daughters, and to Roger his son,
divers houses, &c., in the parishes of S. Sepulchre and S. Andrew.
No date. Roll 11 (23).
Wyte (WILLIAM LE) de Mecchinge. A certain house to be sold
for charitable uses. Agnes, daughter of Richard Pyncun, to have
peaceable seisin of his dwelling-house according to a contract
made between the testator and the said Richard, the said Agnes
paying twelve marks by annual instalments to his executors.
No date. Roll 11 (25).
Monday twxl before Ash Wednesday [6 March],
Benetlegh (JoiiN DE), goldsmith. His messuage in the parish
of S. Michael in Wodestrate to be sold for payment of his debts,
saving to Isabella his wife a moiety in respect of all her demands.
No date. Roll 11 (28).
Flete (JOHN DE), capper. To Cassandra his wife for life his
capital messuage in the parish of S. Martin within Ludgate, and
also the house adjacent with which he had endowed her at the
porch [of the church], 1 to hold the same in discharge of dower ;
remainder to John his firstborn son or next heir. Also to the
said John rents in the parish aforesaid, charged with the main-
tenance of a chantry in the church of S. Martin aforesaid, and
of an orphan called Thomas, son of John le Meide ; also a
tenement in the parish of S. Brigid, charged with the main-
tenance of a chantry in the said parish church, and a tenement
and wharf in the said parish extending to the water of the Flete,
saving a road for one cart to the king's prison there. To Isabella
his daughter in frank-marriage a tenement, rents, and shops in
the parishes of S. Martin and S. Brigid. Certain rents in the
1 Dower ad ottivm ecolerie was made
by the husband immediately after mar-
riage, by naming certain Iniuls of which
his wife should be endowed. If, after
her husband's death, she entered upon
the land so allotted to her in dower and
agreed thereto, she was concluded from
claiming any dower by the common law.
46 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. said parish of S. Martin to be devoted to the maintenance of
1279-80.
a wax taper before the tomb of the glorious martyr S. Thomas at
Canterbury. No date. Eoll 11 (29).
Costentine (STEPHEN). To Juliana his wife a house in Basinge-
lane, parish of Aldermanecherche ; shops in Cordwanerstrete and
rents issuing out of the Tanners' seld in Westchepe, parish of
S. Mary le Bow, for life ; remainder to Emma, Margery, Sarah,
Ysabella, and Katherine his daughters as the said Juliana may
by will appoint. Also to the said Juliana a house near to the
aforesaid house, until his son John comes of age. No date.
Roll 11 (31).
Edelmeton (PETER DE), draper. To Isabella his daughter, a nun
at Hengham, 1 for clothing and shoes eighteen shillings annual rent
of houses in Kandelwistrete. To Hawisia his wife tenements in
Estchepe, and his capital mansion in Athelingestrate in the parish
of S. Andrew at Castle Baynard, as also a house in the parish of
S. Giles without Crepelgate, for life ; remainder to Peter his son.
Also to his said wife rents in the parish of S. Antonin for
providing food and clothing for Richard Purcel. No date.
Roll 11 (36). .
Monday next after Ash Wednesday [6 March'].
Faukener (JOHN LE). His houses in London to be sold for the
good of his soul. No date. Roll 1 1 (37).
Hardel (ROBERT). For the maintenance of a canon in the
church of S. Mary de Suwerk certain rents in the parishes of
S. Botolph towards Billingesgate, S. Martin Vintry, S. Mary de
Somersete, Wolcherch, and S. Michael de Kandelwystrate. To
Avice his wife the wardship of Robert his youngest son, and
various rents. To William his son and heir his principal house in
the parish of S. Magnus, saving to the said Avice her free-bench.
To Roger his son the Winchester seld with all shops appertaining
thereto, saving an annuity charged on the same to William de
Wateville. To Beatrice, Johanna, and Isabella his daughters
rents near Paternostercherch and in the parishes of Fencherch
1 Hedingrham or Henin.srhnm, Essex, where was a nunnery of the P.enedictine Order.
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and S. Dionisius. On the decease of any son his share to go to A- D -
the next heir ; but on the decease of any daughter her share to
go to the surviving daughter next in age. No date.
Complaint having been made by Simon do Lardar and Johanna
his wife, daughter of the said Robert Hardel, that William the son
of the said Robert did maliciously and by fraud retain the testament
of his said father without probate, to the disherison of the said
Johanna, to whom lands and rents were devised, the said William,
upon being summoned, came into court and voluntarily produced the
testament and allowed all the legacies contained therein. Accord-
ingly it is enrolled.
Roll 1 1 (39).
Monday next after tfie Feast of S. Dunstan [19 May\. * "
Hereford (THOMAS DE), skinner. To Johanna his wife, by way
of dower, the house which he bought of Richard de York and
Geoffrey de Balesham, for life. To Johanna his daughter his shop
in Westchep in the Peltry of London, with a house and rents above
Aldermanebiri in the parish of S. Mary. To Agnes his daughter his
house at the corner of Phelippeslane, with rents in the parish of
S. Elphege. His rents at Hereford and his shop at Winchester to
be divided between his two daughters and their heirs, with cross
remainders. No date. Roll 1 1 (42).
Auverne (WILLIAM DE). To Ralph de Stone and Edith his wife,
sister of the testator, and their children, his houses in the parish
of S. Bride near Flete bridge. No date. Roll 11 (44).
Catenham (GEOFFREY DE), painter. 1 To the New Hospital
without Bissoppisgate for the maintenance of the poor a bequest
of one mark annual quitrent in Wodestrate, and to the Hospital
of S. Bartholomew near Smethefeld a similar rent in the parish of
S. Giles without Crepelgate. Also for the service of the said
church of S. Giles, and for maintaining a lamp in the same,
certain rents in the said parish. To John atte More and Ida,
wife of the same, for their services, a house in Grobestrate.* All
his other tenements, &c., within the gate and without, to be sold
within a year after his decease. No date. Roll 11 (45).
1 J. e. paintcr-stainer. | * See note ntpra, p. 29.
48 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Monday next before, the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July],
Albin Pistor. 1 To Eva his wife houses in Fletestrete in the
parish of S. Brygid. His houses in the parish of S. Dunstan West
to be sold within a year after his decease (" within a year after his
decease " stated to be an interlineation in the will), and of
the proceeds ten marks to go to each of his children, William,
Alice, Johanna, Katherine, Cristina, and Juliana ; five marks
to his brother Alan ; and the residue to his wife. But if his wife
or any of his children should, within a year after his decease,
acquire sufficient money wherewith to purchase the said houses,
he or she is to be preferred to all other purchasers. No date.
The said Eva was present and claimed no more than a life estate
in the house left to her.
Roll 11 (48).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. James, Apostle [25 July],
Wautham (ROBERT DE). To Beatrice his wife and her heirs
his mansion house and wharf, subject to a charge for keeping
his obit. His other house, his ships, and other goods to be
disposed of by his executors for the good of his soul. No date.
The said Beatrice was present and claimed no more than a life
estate in the house left to her.
Roll 11 (55).
Gardino (SiMON DE), called " de Purtepole." 2 To Richard de
Chygewelle, who married his daughter, he leaves his house situate
within Holeburne bar, charged with the maintenance of cer-
tain chantries for one year after his decease. Divers bequests
for maintenance of burning "torches," &c., in the church of
S. Andrew de Holebume, as also of its belfry. No date.
Roll 11 (59).
Monday next after Feast of Translation of S. Edward \_13 Oct.'].
Billingesgate (GILBERT DE), goldsmith. To Katherine his
sister, daughter of Celestria, two shillings quitrent of a house
in the parish of S. Mary Mantefelune. 3 All his houses and rents
1 See note tupra, p. 4.
* Or Portpoole, the name of a manor
(and also of one of the prebends of S.
Paul's Cathedral) formerly held by the
noble family of Grey, whose name is
still preserved in Gray's Inn.
' Or Matfelon; known also as S. Mary,
Whitechapel.
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within tlie City to be sold by William de Brun, Rector of A.D.
S. Christopher, for payment of debts and fulfilment of his
testament. No date. Roll 11 (62).
Berdefeud (RICHARD DE). To Ralph his son his dwelling-
house near Lodgate, as is contained in the beginning of his
testament. Also at the end of the same he assigns to Richard,
son of Nicholas Longi, the reversion of his dwelling-house in the
event of the aforesaid Ralph, and Edith, sister of the said Ralph,
dying without a legitimate heir. No date. Roll 1 1 (64).
Spalding (JOHN DE). To Katherine his wife all his houses in
Ivilane, which used to be called " Fukemerlane," 1 in the parish of
S. Faith, for life ; if, however, the said houses be sold during her
lifetime, two-thirds of the price are to remain to the said
Katherine, and the residue to his executors for payment of debts
and for the good of his soul. No date. Roll 11 (65).
Poter (W ALTER LE). To his wife, besides her dower, sixty
marks and all his rents for life; remainder to pious uses. No date.
Roll 11 (66).
Bokrel (ISABELLA, relict of STEPHEN). Bequest of rents in
the Drapery of Westchepe and in the parish of S. Martin in the
Vintry for the maintenance of chantries where her body may be
buried, for the good of her soul and the souls of her husband,
of Stephen junior, Andrew and William Bokrel, and of all her
sons and others. Also to the canons, vicars, and chaplains of
the church of S. Paul certain rents for a pittance each year on
the day of her obit ; and if the said legacy should be void by the
king's statute, the said rents to be sold for pious uses. To the
community of priests in London rents issuing from a tenement
in Bassieshawe ; bequest also for providing a lamp in the church
of S. Mary de Aldermanbery. To Isabella, daughter of William
Bokrel, a seld. A house in Bredstrate to be sold for payment of
the debts of the testatrix. To Johanna Vyel, her sister, quitrents
in the Ropery; rents at Wolcherchehawe issuing from the tenement
of the Earl of Gloucester; in Old Fistrate, and in the Saddlery
1 Or " Folkemares Lane," as it appears in the archives of 8. Paul's Cathedral.
VOL. I. E
50 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. of Westchepe. To Thomas Vyel rents in the Peltry of Westchepe
for life ; and to William Vyel rents in the parish of S. Augustine
the Less and in Chikenelane. To Aviee, daughter of Simon de
Hadestok, half a mark in Marthelane. 1 To William de St. Alban,
clerk, a house in the parish of S. Mary de Aldmannebyri, and rents
issuing from the tenement of Ernald Thadmar in Thames Street.
And whereas William (sic) Bokrel in his last will gave her the
power to dispose of her dower for the good of her soul, she
ordains that the next heirs of the said William who inherit her
tenements of dower shall provide a chantry in the church of
S. Mary de Aldmannebyri upon peril of their souls. No date.
Roll 11 (68).
ANNO 9 EDWARD I.
Monday the Feast of S. Katherine, Virgin \%5 Nov.'].
Bret (JOHN LE). To his wife for life his house in the parish of
S. Sepulchre without Neugate ; remainder to Robert his eldest
son. No date. Roll 12 (5).
Moyne (WILLIAM LE). To Emma his wife his capital mansion
in the parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower for life, and at her
decease the same to be sold and the proceeds devoted to pious
uses, as well as another house which he bought of Benedict
Stocfis. To Walter le Potter, his nephew, two houses in the parish
of S. Katherine de Christchurch at Alegate. His brewhouse at
Alegate in the same parish to be also sold for pious and charitable
uses. No date. Roll 12 (7).
King (JOHN LE). To Johanna his wife his capital messuage
near Pentecostelane for life ; remainder to his right heir. To
William his son, and Margery and Floria his daughters, the
reversion of a house in equal portions after the decease of his said
wife. To Johanna his daughter, and to his child en venire sa
mere, rents in the parish of S. Sepulchre without Neugate.
Legacies also to Roger his son, and to Isabella and Felicia his
daughters. No date. Roll 12 (8).
1 Mark Lane.
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Monday next lefore the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.].
Chygewelle (EDMUND DE), cordwainer. To Alexander de
Writele, his brother, the land which the said Alexander holds of
him to ferm. To John de Chygewelle, his brother, his shop in
Bredstrate, the same to remain in the hands of his executors
until the payment of a certain debt. To Thomas, son of Walter
de Writele, his nephew, rents and houses in the parish of
S. .Michael near the church of H. Trinity. No date.
Roll 12 (19).
Hertford (ELIAS DE). To the nuns of Clerkenewelle for a
pittance on the day of his burial half a mark annual quitrent
in the parish of S. Sepulchre. To Johanna his wife and Elias
his son all his rents and tenements in the City of London and
suburbs, notwithstanding his having enfeoffed them (eos) of cer-
tain of the same before he espoused the said Johanna. No date.
Roll 12 (21).
More (RALPH DE LA). To Thomas his eldest son his capital
mansion in Martelane, parish of All Hallows de Berkingecherch.
To Cecilia his daughter a messuage in the same lane and parish.
To Alice his eldest daughter a tenement in the parish of
S. Dionisius Batcherch. To Saleman his son his hall (aulam) and
shop in a lane near the churchyard of S. Laurence de Candlewy-
st rate. To Johanna his daughter a new solar with shop in the parish
of All Hallows upon the Cellar, and houses and rents in the parish
of All Hallows de Staningecherch. To Cecilia his daughter rents
in Martelane, and to his child en venire sa mere houses in the
parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate. His wife Isabella to have
her dower as to one third part of all and singular his aforesaid
tenements and rents for life. No date. Roll 12 (22).
Monday next after Feast of Purification of V. Mary \2 Feb.'].
Burser (HENRY LE). To Margery his wife his house in the
parish of S. Mary Wolmaricherch for life ; remainder to Agnes
his kinswoman and to Margery her daughter for the marriage of
the said daughter. No date. Roll 12 (26).
Wyte (REGINALD LE). To Letia his wife his mansion in the
parish of S. Clement in Candlewystrate for life, with power of
52 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A D - sale ; the proceeds of such sale to be divided into three parts, one
part to be devoted to pious uses, another part to the use of the
said Letia, and the third to be divided between Simon his son and
Matilda his daughter. No date. Roll 12 (35).
A.D. Monday, viz. 12 May,
Carbonel (WALTER). His houses in Pentecostelane to be sold
by his executors, and one moiety of the proceeds to go to Idonea
his daughter, the other to be devoted to pious uses. No date.
Eoll 12 (55).
Harewes (OSBERT DE). His shops in the parish of S. Mildreth
to be sold for payment of his debts. To William his son and to
his four daughters his house in the parish of S. Nicholas Olave.
No date. Roll 12 (56).
Hauteyn (ROBERT). To Juliana his wife his tenement in the
parish of S. Benedict Schorehog for life, with remainder to his
next heir. To Peter, son of John le Vavazur, three shillings
annual quitrent in the vill of London. No date. Roll 12 (57).
Balesham (ROBERT DE), saddler. To Elena his wife his
mansion house for life ; remainder to John his son in tail without
power of alienation. Also to the said John, and to Juliana his
daughter, wife of Richard de Salebiri, and to Alice and Matilda
his other daughters, rents in the parish of S. Agnes near
Aldresgate. No date. Roll 12 (58).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of H. Trinity [8 June],
Stratford (MASTER RICHARD DE), a novice and not a professed
brother of the Order of Preaching Friars, brought into court on
the above day his own testament and caused it to be proved, in
which he assigned his tenements in the parishes of S. Mary de
Staningelane and S. Alban de Wodestrate to his executors for
sale, the proceeds to be devoted to building a chapter-house for
the said Order. No date. Roll 12 (59).
Orpedeman (SIMON). To Matilda his wife for life his capital
house in the parish of S. Botulph de Billingesgate with shops,
COURT OF HUNTING, LONDON. 53
for the maintenance of herself and children ; remainder to
William and his other sons in successive tail, charged with an
annuity of eight shillings to each of their brothers and sisters.
Also to the said Matilda shops in Breggestrate in the parish of
S. Magnus during the minority of the said William. No date.
Roll 12 (64).
Godman (WILLIAM). To Alice his wife his mansion house for
life, and after her decease the same to be sold for pious uses.
No date. Roll 12 (66).
Londonestone (WALTER DE), chaplain. To Alice his mother
one mark annual quitrent in Candelwystrate for a term of eight
years after his decease, at the end of which term the same to be
sold for pious uses. No date. Roll 12 (68).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of S. Margaret, F. [20 July].
Plomer (JoiiN LE). To Avice his wife his house which he holds-
of the House of Halywell, to dispose of as she may please ; also
rents which he bought of Walter le Plomer de Candlewystrate.
No date.
The said Avice came and challenged the said testament, inasmuch
as she was enfeoffed jointly with her husband of the house afore-
said, which they bought of the prioress and convent of Halliwelle,
as appears by deed produced.
Roll 12 (77).
Watham (JoHN DE). To Alice his wife his mansion house for
life ; remainder to Thomas his son. His two houses in the parish
of S. Michael de Paternostercherche to be sold to pay his debts.
No date. Roll 12 (78).
Rodinges (GEOFFREY DE), Knt. His houses in London to be
sold to pay his debts. No date. Roll 12 (79).
Munkoy (GEOFFREY). To Henry his son his capital messuage
in the parish of S. James in Garleckhithe, with a wharf and lands,
&c., towards the Thames. To Cristina his daughter a cellar called
" le Colceler," with houses built over it, and shops in the same
parish; also a shop demised to him by "Belesant aserchynge
54 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A-D. Wanetweye " in Bregestrete, parish of S. Magnus towards London
Bridge. No date. Roll 12 (85).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. James, Apostle [_25 July].
Chyshelle (WILLIAM), Knt. His "long house" in London,
which pays by the year six marks, to be sold by his executors. To
Hawysia his wife his house in Bradestrate, >vith all his rents in the
same vill, for life. No date. Roll 12 (86).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Michael [89 Sept.],
Potter (RICHARD LE). Bequest of rents in Thames Street for
the maintenance of chantry in the church of S. Mary de Colcherch.
To William his son his capital messuage in the parish of Cole-
cherche, together with all his houses and rents within the City
of London, in tail ; remainder to Isabella his daughter in tail ;
remainder to pious uses. To Henry his nephew a certain shop at
S. Edmund, and to Walter his nephew land at S. Botolph 1 and at
Winchester. No date. Roll 12 (94).
Albin (WILLIAM). To Matilda his wife his house in the parish
of S. [Mary] Magdalen at the Old Fish Market for life ; remainder
to pious uses. His house at Lamberdeshelle 2 to be sold, and one
moiety of the proceeds to go to the said Matilda, and the other
to be distributed by his executors. To John and William, sons of
his sisters, a shop in the parish of S. Mary aforesaid, charged with
the maintenance of a wax taper before the altar of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, and a lamp before the crucifix, in the church afore-
said. No date. Roll 12 (98).
Enefeud (WILLIAM DE). To William his son houses in Flete-
strate, parish of S. Brigid ; also one penny quitrent from Henry
le Tannur, and one pound of cumin from William le Speroner.
No date. Roll 12 (99).
Dyne (WARIN). His house in London to be sold, and five
chaplains to be maintained with the proceeds so long as the money
suffices. No date. Roll 12 (101).
1 Boston, co. Line. I ! Lambeth Hill.
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Henry Pistor, of Clerkenwell. To Dionisia de Wodemerst- A.D.
ham, his servant, his land and houses in the Baily without
Lodgate in the ]>;irisli of S. Martin for her services. No date.
Roll 12 (104).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Od.~\.
Breansun (BARTHOLOMEW DE), Knt. To William de Gravele,
clerk, all his houses within Crepelgate. No date.
Roll 12(116).
Brakele (ROBERT DE). To Helewysa his wife his capital
messuage in the parish of S. Clement for life ; remainder over.
To Idonia his daughter his messuage without Ludgate in the
parish of S. Martin for her marriage ; and to Michael his son the
residue of his lands and tenements wherever they may be.
No date. Roll 12 (117).
Lefchild (LAURENCE). To William Lefchild, his brother, the
reversion of his mansion house and certain quitrents after the
decease of Alice his wife ; remainder in default of heirs to Lucy
his sister. Also to the said Lucy rents in the parish of S. Alphege.
To the church of S. Alphege in pure and perpetual alms ten
shillings annual quitrent in Grubbestrate, for the maintenance
of a wax taper and lamp after the decease of his said wife.
No date. Roll 12 (120).
ANNO 10 EDWARD I.
Monday next before the Feast...\defect in original].
Pelham (ROBERT). To Haino Box his tenement in the parish
of All Hallows at the Hay, charged with the payment to his
executors of thirty-one marks for liquidating his debts. No date.
Roll 13 (5).
Monday the Vigil of the Feast of S. Katherine, Virgin \%5 Nov.].
Thresse (THOMAS). To Walter his son his house and shop; and
to Juliana his wife twenty shillings annual rent of the said shop
by way of dower. No date. Roll 13 (10).
JG CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Rous (RICHARD LE), baker.
no.
A memorandum of his testament having been certified as good by
William le Rous, his son, both as to legacies to William de Gravesend
and John le Ilous, brother of the said William ; so that neither
the said William nor his heirs nor assigns can make any future
claim, except for ten shillings rent which the said John allowed to
have been granted to the said William and his heirs by the said
testament.
Eoll 13(11).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of S. Andrew, Apostle [30 Nov."].
Wimpler (HENRY LE). To Thomas his son his shop in Win-
chester market and his chest in the seld of Robert de Arraz.
To John his son the reversion of his house in Bradestrate
in the parish of S. Benedict Fynck after the decease of
Alice his wife. To Katherine and Aviee his daughters houses
in the same parish. To Alice his wife for life rents in the
parish of S. Antonin. To Johanna his daughter in tail houses
in the parish of S. Michael de Cornhulle. His heir to have
no power of sale over his estate, but the same always to devolve
by inheritance to next heirs. No date. Roll 13 (21).
i*a D 'o Monday next after the Feast of S. Hilary [_13 Jem.].
1281-2*
Jurdan (JOHN). Mariota his wife appointed guardian of John
his son and heir, and of all messuages appertaining to the said
John, until he be apprenticed to a fitting trade. In default of
heirs of the said John the aforesaid messuages to be sold for
pious uses and for the maintenance of the fabric of the church
of S. Andrew. No date. Roll 13 (36).
Monday next before Ash Wednesday \_11
Stebenhethe 1 (JOHN DE), senior. To Cecilia his wife for life his
capital tenement in the parish of S. Benedict de Garscherche;
remainder to John de Stebenhethe, junior, his nephew, charged
with the maintenance of a chantry in the said church of S. Bene-
dict for the souls of the testator and of Matilda his late wife.
No date. Roll 13 (46).
1 Or Stepney.
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 57
Monday next after Ash Wednesday [11 Feb.'].
Lung (ROBERT LE), fishmonger. To Salomon his son and
Juliana his daughter houses and rents in Crokedelane. To
Juliana his wife a house in the parish of S. Michael, with a shop
in Bregestrate, for life ; with remainders to Salomon and Juliana
aforesaid, and, in the event of their dying under age, to pious
uses. No date. Roll 13 (48).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb."].
Strogoyl (WILLIAM DE). To Henry " legalays," 1 his father, his
house situate without Alegate in parish of S. Botolph. A waste
piece of land near the same to be sold for pious uses. No date.
Roll 13 (55).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mark, Evangelist [25 April]. A.D.
Berkwey (ANDREW DE). His tenements in Felipeslane 2 and
without Crepelgate in the parish of S. Giles to be sold. No date.
Roll 13 (70).
Gysors (JOHN, son of PETER DE). To John and Anketin his
sons rents in the parish of S. Thomas the Apostle ; and to
Margaret his niece, daughter of Johanna his sister, rents in
the parish of S. Michael de Paternostercherche for life, with
which to provide herself with clothing. His houses in the said
parish of Paternostercherch to be sold to fulfil his testament.
No date. Roll 13 (71).
Chalers (EUSTACE DE). To Avice his wife and her heirs his
house in parish of S. Stephen de Colemannestrate. Also to his
said wife two other houses in the same parish for life ; remainder
over. No date.
The said Avice came into court and claimed no more than a life
estate in the said house.
Roll 13 (72).
Sigar (LAURENCE). To Geoffrey le Seinturer 3 and Agnes, wife
of the same, his houses in the parish of S. Martin near Candlewy-
Ktrate, situate in S. Nicholas Lane near Candlewystrate. No date.
Roll 13 (73).
1 Le Galeys or Waleys ; identical in * Philip's Lane.
name, if not in person, with the then
Mayor.
1 See note tupra, p. 16.
58
1282.
A.D. Monday next before the Feast of Pentecost [17 May}.
More (THOMAS DE LA), " tanur." To Agnes his wife two houses
at Estsmethefeld for life. To Alice de Leyton his dwelling-house
for life ; and to Alice his mother his capital messuage at Hondes-
dich for life ; remainder to pious uses. No date.
The aforesaid Alice de Leyton came and challenged the testament,
saying that the testator was not of sane memory for the space of
two years before his decease so as to make a testament.
Eoll 13 (76).
Monday next after the Octave of H. Trinity [%4 May}.
Convers (WILLIAM LE). To Hugh, his wife's son, a house in
the parish of S. Andrew Huberd. To Agnes his wife a house in
the parish of S. Swythun, and rents at Wolcherhawe ; also houses
and rents without Neugate, in S. Clement's Lane, and the parishes
of S. Mary Wolcherhawe and S. Adelburga, 1 for life ; remainder in
trust for sale for pious uses. To Geoffrey le Dubber 2 and his
daughter the reversion of certain houses. No date.
Afterwards he made a codicil wherein he revoked a legacy of a
house in the parish of S. Alburga towards Bissopesgate given above
to Geoffrey Davit, and left it instead to Agnes his wife for life ;
remainder to pious uses. Accordingly the legacy is allowed to stand
in its original form with the exception of what he revoked, because
the revocation was proved to have been made whilst he was of
sound memory.
Eoll 13 (84).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Barnabas \11 June}.
Wycumbe (ELIAS DE). His house without Aldredesgate to be
sold by his executors under the supervision of Sir Richard de
Wycumbe, his brother, a canon of S. Bartholomew, London.
No date. Eoll 13 (88).
Arblaster (EICHARD LE), of the parish of S. Dunstan West.
His house to be sold for funeral expenses. No date.
Eoll 13 (89).
Nasing (EoGER DE). A house in the parish of S. Mary de
Mattefelon 3 above the Bishop of London's fee to be sold to pay his
1 S. Alburga or Ethelburga.
2 Also called Geoffrey David.
3 S. Mary, Whitechapel. As to the
origin of the name, see Stow's ' Survey,"
Strype's eel., 1720, bk. iv. pp. 44, 45.
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debts. To Avice his wife for life houses in the parish of S. Bene-
dict at the Wodewarve, near the tenement which he had by gift
of the Abbot of Oseneye ; remainder to pious uses. No date.
The devise allowed to stand so far as it relates to property within
the City.
Roll 13 (92).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Barnabas \_11 June].
Seur (JOHN LE).
A memorandum of bis testament having been proved, with the
exception of a clause wherein he left to Cristiana his wife and to his
children, as well by his first wife as by the said Cristiana, all his
tenements and rents in the City of London, to be divided among
them in equal portions, which was not admitted ; but the testament
was admitted as to the following clause, in which he willed that if
the aforesaid tenements and rents could not be equally divided
among them, the same were to be sold by his executors and the
proceeds distributed proportionally between the said Cristiana and
his children.
Roll 13 (97).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Peter ad Vincula [1 Aug.~\.
Columbars 1 (MATTHEW DE), Knt. His houses in the City of
London to be sold for fulfilment of his testament according to the
direction of his executors. No date. Roll 13 (101).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Edward [13 Oct.'].
Wengham (ROBERT DE). To Dionisia his wife for life his
houses situate near Henry de Newport (sic), and also his houses
which he bought of the Brethren of Oxford ; remainder to
William his son. No date. Roll 13 (105).
A.D.
1282.
Rous (JOHN LE). To William le Rous, his nephew, all his
tenements in the parishes of S. Botolph without Alegate,
S. Antonin, and S. Mary Matrefelun, subject to a rent charge for
the maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Botolph afore-
said for the souls of the testator, Richard le Rous his father,
1 Identical in name with one who is
recorded as having been the King's
Chamberlain in the Citv when Walter
le Cornewaleys and John Adrien were
sheriffs, A.D. 1277-8 (City Records,
Letter-Book B, fol. xviii).
60 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Agnes his mother, and others. This devise he had confirmed by
deed under seal delivered to his aforesaid nephew. No date.
Roll 13 (10G).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [_18 Oct^].
Walebrock (RICHARD DE). To the church of S. Thomas de
Aeon and brethren of the same the reversion of his house in the
parish of S. Stephen de Walebrock after the decease of Cristiana
his wife, for the maintenance of chantries in the said church.
No date. Roll 13 (107).
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [38 Oct.'].
Mouner (RICHARD LE). To Walter his brother a tenement
which he bought of Hercellin le Schipwreyte ; to Vincent his
brother rents which he bought of Henry de Kovintre ; and to
William his brother his house in Smethelane, with remainder, if
the said William should die under age, to his brother Vincent
aforesaid. No date. Roll 13 (112).
Monday the Feast of All Souls [3 Nov.'].
" Maydegod " (JULIANA, called). To Ralph her nephew and to
Robert Russel certain shops for life subject to an annual charge
for masses for the good of her soul. At their decease the same
to be sold for pious uses. No date. Roll 13 (116).
Monday next before Feast of S. Edmund, K. and M. [20 Nov.'].
Doget (JOHN). To Agnes his wife his capital messuage for life,
with remainder to Robert his son. To Thomas his son his new
house with shops in the parish of S. Leonard. To Hamo de
Hethe and Alice, wife of the same, shops and rents in the parish
of S. Margaret de Lotheberi. No date. Roll 13 (125).
ANNO 11 EDWARD I.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Edmund, K. and M. [30 Nov.'].
Waleys (JOHANNA LE). To Katherine her daughter houses in
" Chykenale," 1 parish of S. Sepulchre, and assignment of the
1 For Chicken Lane.
COUUT OK HCSTIXO, LONDON. 61
wardship of Johanna her god-daughter (filiola), daughter of AD.
Geoffrey de Pontefract. No date. Roll 14 (2).
Monday the Vigil of Feast of Purification of V. Mary [3 Feb."]. A.D.
Callere (HENRY LE). To Agnes his wife his houses in the
parish of S. Laurence Jewry for life, with remainder to William
and Gilbert his sons. No date. Roll 14 (10).
Derteford (EUSTACE DE). To Eva his wife his house for life ;
remainder to Geoffrey, the son of his daughter, for life ; except
a solar and cellars near the Thames, which are to go to
Claricia, sister of the said Geoffrey. Also to the said Eva a
garden at [Sme]thefeld near the Tower for life ; remainder to
John, son of John de Creye. No date. Roll 14 (14).
Monday after the Feast of S. Valentine [14 Feb."].
Vannere (EMMA, late wife of REGINALD LE). To William le
Mitere her leasehold interest in her dwelling-house, he paying to
Richard de Eylesberi twelvepence by the week. To Richard
Dudde a release of certain quitrents. No date. Roll 14 (24).
Osbert Pistor. To Isabella his wife all his houses in the City
of London and suburbs for life ; remainder to their children.
Should the said Isabella marry again her husband is required
to give good security to his executors for the safe custody and
due surrender of the said children's portions. No date.
Roll 14 (25).
Woleward (WILLIAM). To Idonea his wife his fenn at
Haveringe 1 belonging to the nuns of Stratford, also his- ferm
of houses in the parish of S. Ethelburga. To Robert his son
rents at the head of London Bridge towards Suwerk ; and to
William his son tenements in the parish of S. Mary Abbecherche.
No date. Roll 14 (26).
Monday next before Ash Wednesday [3 March].
Lineband (THOMAS). To Master Richard Leneband (or Lone-
1 Co. Essex.
62 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. band) his houses in the street called " Bradestrate " in the City
1282 *}
' of London. No date. Roll 14 (30).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [_13 March"].
Winton (HERBERT DE). To William his son one moiety of a
tenement in parish of S. Andrew near Estchep, on condition that
he quitclaims to Robert de Thunderle a certain rent issuing out
of the tenement of the said Robert in the lane of S. Laurence de
Candlewystrate ; and to Cristina his daughter, wife of Baldewyn
de Huntindon, the other moiety. To Alice his eldest daughter
all his rents of Beckharlewyin. 1 Also to Alice, another daughter,
rents in the parish of S. Andrew at Estchep, and in Tamestrate,
parish of S. Martin Orgar. No date. Roll 14 (40).
Atecok (Lucy, late wife of RALPH). To Nicholas her son
five tenements at the Moor ; 2 and if he should die before coming
of age the same to be sold for pious uses in the church of
S. Giles without Crepelgate. Her houses without Crepelgate
to be sold for the same purpose. Robert the Surgeon* appointed
guardian of the said Nicholas during minority. No date.
Roll 14 (43).
Coventre (HENRY DE). To Roesia his wife his capital mansion
in the parish of S. James in the Vintry, extending from Thames
Street to the water side, together with a tenement in the parish
of S. Michael Queenhithe, for life, subject to certain charges ;
remainder to John his son in tail. To Stephen his son the
reversion of his seld in Westchepe* in the parish of S. Pancras,
and rents in Candelwekstrate in the parish of Abbecherche ; also
rents in the parish of S. Margaret de Lotheburi, and issuing out of
" la Briggehuthe," 5 after the decease of the said Roesia. To the
fabric of London Bridge half a mark. Also to his said wife his
tenement in Flete Street, parish of S. Brigid, for life, remainder
to Stephen his son ; his new house in the parish of All
Hallows at the Hay, his meadow at Stratford, and all his jewels
1 Bee Hellouin, Normandy.
* Apud moram ; see note tupra, p. 10.
' Cirurgicus or Svrigicut.
4 Afterwards spoken of as the " great
seld of Roesia de Coventre," situate in
the Mercery of London (City Records,
Letter- Books C, fol. 74, and E, fol. 23).
5 Bridgehouse.
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and household furniture. The residue of his goods to remain to
his said wife and sons and Johanna his daughter pro rata, and
for charitable uses. Dated London, the Feast of S. Edmund,
King, A.D. 1281.
The above testament was sufficiently proved before the Official
of the Archdeacon of London, the Feast of 8. Vincent, Martyr,
A.D. 1282.
Roll 14 (44).
Monday next after F. of S. John ante portam Latinam [6 May],
viz. the next court after Hok[day]. 1
Wyttawyere (WILLIAM, son of WILLIAM LE). His houses in
the parish of S. Augustine Pappay which he had by demise of his
father he leaves to Alexander le Wittauwyere, his lord, for a
term of twelve years, for service due and for costs and expenses
which the said Alexander had incurred in maintaining the same ;
with remainder to Bartholomew his brother. No date.
It was found by a jury that the testator was of full age when he
made the above testament.
Roll 14 (52).
Dunstaple (THOMAS, son of WILLIAM DE). To Margaret his
mother rents in the parish of S. Stephen de Walebrock for life,
remainder to Stephen his brother ; also houses near Horssobrege
in the parish of S. John upon Walebrock for life, remainder to
Isabella his sister; also other houses in the same parish for life,
with remainder to Richard his brother. To Cecilia and Johanna
his sisters reversions of certain shops. No date. Roll 14 (53).
Bernelee (ADAM DE). To Heliwysa his wife his messuage in
the parish of S. Michael de Bassieshawe, also shops in Sopereslane
and in Chepe, subject to certain rent charges. No date.
Whereupon Olive, the daughter of the testator, was called and
asked if she were of age according to the custom of the City ; and
evidence having been given by her mother and others that she was
seventeen years of age, she was asked if she wished to challenge
the testament, and replied that she did not. And the said Helewysa
asked that she might have the said messuage and shops for the term
A.D.
1282 3.
1 The second Tuesday after Easter,
when certain rude sports called " hock-
ing" were practised. It was also dis-
tinguished as a day for keeping courts,
payment of taxes, rents, tic. (Archaol.,
vol. \ ii.).
A.D.
1283.
64 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A D - of her life, with the assent of Olive her daughter, who willingly
1283. gave her assent so long as her mother should well and honestly
bear herself towards her.
Roll 14 (61).
Brock (HUGH DE), clerk. His house without Crepelgate to be
sold. No date. Roll 14 (66).
Avener (ADAM LE). To Gocelin his son certain rents. To
Katherine his daughter houses in Smetheffeld. To Juliana and
Beatrice his daughters certain shops. Also to Juliana, Cristina,
Katherine, and Beatrix his daughters his dwelling-house, with
power to dispose of the same only among themselves. No date.
The aforesaid Gocelin came and allowed his father's testament
(to which he had previously objected), and asked to have it enrolled.
Roll 14 (68).
Chingelford (WILLIAM DE). To Anger, son of Henry Godhewe,
certain rents for life ; remainder to the canons of H. Trinity the
Greater. To the church of S. Augustine " pappai " rents of
houses held by Cecilia Underwalle, and one quart of pepper
annually from land which belonged to Lothair. Houses in the
parishes of S. Mary del Axe and S. Augustine to be sold for pious
uses. Also to the said church of S. Mary an annual rent issuing
from the said tenements, formerly devised to the said church
by Juliana his wife. No date. Roll 14 (70).
Monday tiext before the Feast of 8. Dunstan [19 May].
Hodere (PETER LE). To Isabella his wife for life his capital
house, brewhouse, and shops in the parish of S. Martin de Otewych,
charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the church of All
Hallows for a term of seven years ; remainder to his next heirs.
To Alice his daughter, and to Alice the younger and Mariota
his daughters, houses, shops, &c., in the same parish. No date.
Whereupon came Richard Horn and Isabella his wife and
challenged the testament, inasmuch as the said Isabella had
been enfeoffed of the said houses jointly with her aforesaid first
husband.
Roll 14 (71).
COURT OF HUSTLNG, LONDON. <i.~i
Monday next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle [85 July]. A.D.
Kent (WALTER DE), clerk. To Richard his nephew his houses
in London. No date.
The testament was proved by Walter de Boyvilo and John de
Stowe, laymen, who were present, saw, and heard when the testator
made it. Accordingly administration was granted to the executors,
&<., in form, &c.
Roll 14 (85).
Wodeburk (SiR RALPH DE), Knt. To Henry his brother, for
many debts which the testator owed to him, his houses in London.
No date. Roll 14 (86).
Perceval (ADAM), of the parish of S. Alphege. To Peter his
servant certain houses, on condition that he cause a mass to be
celebrated once a week for seven years. To Agnes his niece two
houses in Bassieshawe on the same condition. His dwelling-house
and rents in the parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate to be sold
for fulfilment of his testament. No date. Roll 14 (9G).
Rus (WILLIAM LE), of the parish of S. Benedict de Garschurch.
To Isabella his wife his house in the said parish. To John his
son rents of the shop of Simon Orpedeman in Bruggestrete and
of the shop of John Pykeman in the lane called Rederesgatc 1 ;
remainder in default of heirs to the said Isabella. No date.
Roll 14 (100).
Arcubus (HUGH DE). His house and shop to be sold to pay his
debts, saving to Elicya his wife the third part of her dower (tertia
parte dotis sue). 2 To John his son his houses without Cripelgate
at the White Cross. No date. Roll 14 (101).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of S. Luke, Evang. \_18 Oct.'].
Cantebrigge (WILLIAM, son of REGINALD DE). To Dame Idonea
de Cantebrigge, his mother, his house and shops in the parish of
S. Leonard near the church of S. Martin le Grand, left to him by
his said father. No date. Roll 14 (1 10).
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct.~\.
Scholaunde (STEPHEN DE). To Matilda, formerly wife of Peter
1 See note mpra, p. 44. | * I.e., by way of dower.
VOL. I. K
66 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1283 ^ e Baiter, rent s in the parish of S. Laurence Jewry ; remainder
in default of heirs to pious uses. To Roger his son two chests in
the seld of Robert de Arras, rents in Crokerelane, and a house
in the parish of S. Dunstan West in Fletestrate. No date.
Roll 14 (112).
Farnham (HENRY DE). His house in London to be sold to pay
his debts. No date. Roll 14 (114).
Watford (WALTER DE). To Salamon le Joygnur his house in
the parish of All Hallows at " la Heywarfe." No date.
Roll 14 (115).
ANNO 12 EDWARD I.
Monday next after the Octave of S. Martin, Confessor [11 Nov.~\.
Edelmeton (JOHN DE). To Geoffrey de Edelmeton, his servant,
his tenement in the parish of S. Mary de Colchurche. To Dame
Helena, daughter of John, son of Ricer, a shop near Westchep.
Other bequests are cancelled. Dated London, Friday next after
Assumption of V. Mary, A.D. 1283. Roll 14 (122).
Gudwyn (NICHOLAS). To Lucy his wife his dwelling-house for
life ; remainder to his next heirs. No date. Roll 14 (128).
Dunelmia (WILLIAM DE). To Johanna his daughter his house
and shops in the parish of S. Michael towards London Bridge ;
remainder in default of heirs to Sabine his wife. To Margery
and Isabella his daughters and to John his son the reversion of
rents in the parish of H. Trinity the Less, after the decease of his
said wife. Also to his said wife for life all his immovables not
specially named ; remainder to Henry his son in fee. No date.
The said testament was challenged by Pentecost Russell on account
of the above devise of house and shops in the parish of S. Michael
towards London Bridge to Johanna, the testator's daughter.
Roll 14 (129).
Formager (GODFREY LE). To Alice his wife his capital tene-
ments in the street of Cornhulle for life ; remainder to Lambert
and Ydonea his children. No date. Roll 14 (130).
COURT OP HUSTINO, LONDON. 67
Scholond (RouKR DE). To Avice his daughter his place in A.D.
Chepe, including his chest therein. His tenements in Scholane
and without Aldrichesgate to be sold. No date.
Roll 14 (131).
Monday the Vigil of the Feast of S. Andrew, Apostle [30 Nov.].
Dunnesle (WALTER DE). To Alice his wife his dwelling-house
in the parish of S. Michael le Quern for life ; remainder to
Andrew his son, the latter paying an annual rent to Henry,
another son of the testator. To Idonea his daughter, with the
assent of John his son and heir, rents in the parish of S. Andrew
de Holeburn ; and to William his son a certain shop. No date.
Roll 14 (133).
St. Michael (LAURENCE DE), Knt. His rents, &c., to be dis-
tributed among his children, William, Thomas, and John, and
Agnes, Margery, Isabella, Alice, and Elena. No date.
The said testament was challenged by Stephen Essewy, inasmuch
as he had a term in the above rents.
Roll 14 (136).
Chikewell (JOHN DE). To Edmund his son rents in the Old
Fish Market. No date. Roll 14 (137).
Duk (JoHN LE). To Johanna his wife his mansion house for
life ; remainder to Thomas and Roger his sons in equal portions.
No date. Roll 14 (138).
Monday next before the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.].
Chandeler (NICHOLAS). To John Wymund de Stenhale, his
nephew, all his houses in London. No date. Roll 14 (146).
Monday next before Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.].
James, Chaplain of the Church of S. Margaret near London
Bridge. His garden of Colmanchurch to be sold, except that part
which he devised to the parishioners of the church of Colman-
church for tiling the said church when necessary, and the proceeds
to be devoted to paying his debts. No date. Roll 14 (151).
" Le Botiner " (HENRY, called). To the Hospital of S. Mary
68 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. without Bissopisgate a tenement in the parish of S. Antonin.
To Geoffrey, called " le Botiner," his nephew, a shop in the same
parish. To Johanna his wife for life rents in Soperlane, parish
of S. Pancras, by way of dower, with remainder to the Hospital of
S. Bartholomew de Smethefeld. To Agnes his sister for life four
houses towards Woderovelane, parish of S. Olave towards the
Tower, with remainder to Geoffrey her son, his heirs and assigns.
Also to his wife Johanna his term in lands and tenements in
Esthammers 1 and in the parish of Wlchurch, 2 one half of the
profits arising therefrom being devoted to charitable uses. No date.
Roll 14 (152).
1284. Monday next after the Feast of Invention of H. Cross [3 May].
Suthffolk (OsBERT DE). Bequests for a chantry in the church
of S. Mary le Bow, and for the maintenance of the fabric of the
said church, for the souls of the testator and of Johanna his first
wife. To Agnes his wife for life his houses in the parishes of
Bow 3 and S. Mary de Aldermaricherch so long as she remains
unmarried, and after her decease or marriage the same to be sold,
and the proceeds to be devoted to the maintenance of chantries
in the churches of S. Mary le Bow, S. Michael de Paternoster-
cherch, and S. Mary de Wolcherchawe respectively. No date.
Eoll 14 (182).
Tolesane or Tholeshane (ELYAS DE), clerk. To Thomas his
father houses in S. Nicholas Acun Lane and rents in Pycardes-
lane, on the condition that his said father settle all his debts.
No date. Eoll 14 (189).
Whittauwyer (ELYAS LE). To Marsilia his wife his houses in
the parish of S. Alfige within Cripelgate for life ; remainder to
William his son, and if the said son should die under age the
same to be sold for pious uses. No date. Roll 14 (190).
Monday next before Ike Feast of H. Trinity [4 June~\.
Moneour (NICHOLAS LE). Bequest of divers rents for the
maintenance of a lamp to burn continuously in the church of
1 East Ham, co. Essex (?).
3 Woolclmrch.
DC Armltis.
COUitT OP HUdTINO, LONDO.V. 69
S. Andrew, Castle Baynard. To .Robert his son certain houses and *
a wharf, saving one third part to Dyonisia his wife. To Sibil, 18M "
Agnes, and Matilda his daughters various houses and rents in the
parish of S. Andrew aforesaid. No date. Roll 14 (196).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Edward [13 Oct.'].
Long (RICHARD LE). To Alice his wife his house near the
church of S. Mary Magdalen for life ; remainder to pious uses.
To John de Hatfeud and John de Flete a shop in the Old Fish
Market. Also to his said wife rents near Sinethefeld and else-
where. No date. Roll 14 (204).
Jukel (JoiiN), goldsmith. Bequest for maintenance of wax
torches in the church of S. Michael de Candelwykestrete. To
Eva his wife a house and shops in the parish of S. Michael
aforesaid for life; remainder to John his son. To Johanna,
Dionisia, and Margery his daughters rents at Rederesgate ; l and
to Henry his son rents in the lane of S. Margaret near
Rederesgate. No date. Roll 14 (208).
ANNO 13 EDWAKD I. A.D.
188 1 8.
Monday the Feast of S. Vincent, Martyr [22 Jan.].
Nicholas, Rector of S. Benedict Schorhoc. Two shops in
Estchep to be sold by his executors. No date. Roll 15 (14).
Aumondesham (WILLIAM DE), tailor. To Robert de Stauntone
and Wymarka his daughter, wife of the said Robert, a shop; in
default of heirs the same to be sold, saving sixpence to be paid
for the work of the church of S. Sepulchre, into whosorvor's hands
it come. His capital house .also to be sold for pious uses. To
Alice his v. il'c two shillings annual rent of a house tenanted by
William le Coupere. No date. Roll 15 (15).
More (ROBERT DE LA). To William his son his house in
Godereslane ('e), with shop in Westchep, on condition that
lie tench his brother (tjermanum) his trade, and sit with
1 See note tvjtra, p. 44.
70 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
him in his shop whilst being taught, without payment. To
"Deodatus" [Theodore] his son his house and shops in
Goderoneslane. 1 No date. Roll 15 (1C).
Monday next before Feast of Purification of V. Mary \2 Feb."].
Hanefeld (JoHN DE). Bequest for maintenance of a lamp
before the altar of the Virgin Mary at mass in the church of
S. Michael Bassinghawe. To John his brother's son rents in
the parish of Neugate. Houses and rents in the aforesaid
parish of S. Michael to be sold for payment of debts. No date.
Roll 15 (24).
A.D. Monday next before the Feast of S. Alphege, Abp. \_19 April'].
Wynton (MARGERY, daughter of GEOFFREY DE), relict of
Walter le Poter. To Adam de Glovernia, her servant, tenements
in the parish of S. James de Garlekehythe and at S. Botolph
for life ; remainder to her next heirs. Her executors to have
full power of appointment over her own lands and tenements as
also over those of Walter le Poter, her late husband. No date.
Roll 15 (40).
Chaundeler (ROGER LE).- His seven shops with appurtenances
near to the church of S. Thomas the Martyr and the conduit in
the parish of Colchurche to be sold. No date. Roll 15 (41).
Monday next before the Feast of 8. Mark, Evang. [25 April].
Walsokne (MASTER JOHN DE), advocate. 2 His houses in London
to be sold by his executor for one hundred marks sterling.
No date. Roll 15 (42).
Adrian (JOHN), draper. To Geoffrey de Messendene, his cook,
his capital messuage in the parish of S. Andrew Hubert towards
the Tower for life ; remainder to his next heirs. The residue of
his immovable goods he leaves to Cecilia his wife and John his
son, who are to provide duly for the advancement of Margery,
Dyonisia, Alice, and Lucy his daughters. The wardship and
marriage of the said John to be with the said Cecilia and
1 See note supra, p. 2. I patron) of the church of Walsoken, co.
2 I.e., owner of the advowson (or | Norfolk.
COUKT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 71
Laurence de Ludelawe, uncle of the said John, until the said
John arrive at full age. No date.
Roll 15 (43).
Monday iiext after the Feast of 8. Margaret, Virgin [20 July].
Norreys (RICHARD LE). To Agnes his wife his capital house
situate opposite the church of All Hallows called " Berckinges-
church " for life ; remainder to charitable uses, with power to sell
the same during her lifetime if necessary, in which case the
proceeds are to be divided into two parts, whereof one is to be
given for the good of his soul, and the other to remain to the
said Agnes. No date. Roll 15 (46).
More (RICHARD DE LA), " tannour." Six shillings annual quitrent
del Coppedhalle 1 to be sold. To Hawysa his daughter his capital
house in Secoleslane. No date. Roll 15 (47).
Tour (JoHN DE LA). To Robert his eldest son his capital
messuage and wharf in the parish of Berckingechurch near the
lane called " Berewardeslane." To Agnes his wife his house called
" Wyvelattestone," together with rents, reversions, &c., in the
parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower, for life ; remainder to
Stephen his son. To Peter and Edmund his sons lands and renta
in the parish of All Hallows de Berkyngechurch ; remainders
over in default of heirs. To Agnes, wife of John le Keu, fish-
monger, a house situate in the same parish of Berkyng, at a
peppercorn rent. No date. Roll 15 (48).
Solariis (ANES DE). To Margery and Johanna her daughters
a messuage in Goderonelane, parish of S. Vedast, which messuage
had been purchased with the money of the said Margery and
Johanna, left to them by Geoffrey Eldrich, draper of Winchester,
their uncle. No date. Roll 15 (49).
Horn (NICHOLAS). Bequest of half a mark rent of a tenement
in the parish of S. Botolph, Billingesgate, for the maintenance of
a wax taper in the church of S. Michael de Candelwykestrrto.
1 Afterwards called Skinners' Hall, of S. John, Walbrook (Sttnv's ' Survey,"
iK';ir l)m\L.'ute, in the parish Strypc's edition, 1720, book ii. p. 201).
AD.
1283.
72 CALENDAR OP WILLS,
A.D. To Alice his eldest daughter houses in the parish of All Hallows
de Berkingchurch. To Juliana his daughter houses in the parish
of S. Olave near the Tower in the street of Novtstrate 1 (sic). To
Amice his wife his dwelling-house in the parish of S. Michael for
life, by way of dower ; remainder to Edmund his son. Should
his aforesaid children and Alice his youngest daughter, " not
hitherto mentioned in the testament," die before coming of age,
the above tenements are to be sold for pious uses. No date.
Eoll 15 (50).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Edward \13 Oct.~}.
Tuler (Jons LE) de Scholaunde. Bequest for the maintenance
of wax tapers in the church of S. Andrew de Holebume. To
Elena bis servant two messuages in the parish of S. Brigid in
Scholane. No date. Roll 15 (55).
St. Mary (JOHN DE). -His tenement in Fridaystrete to be
devoted to the maintenance of a chantry and to keeping his obit.
No date. Eoll 15 (58).
Firmin the Chaplain. To Matilda de Kent a shop for life. His
capital house in Lymstrate, parish of S. Dionisius, to be sold for
payment of his debts, and the residue to be devoted to pious uses.
No date. Roll 15 (CO).
Monday next, after the Feast of 8. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.'].
Facet (WILLIAM). To Edmund, son of Johanna de Nastok, his
capital tenement in the parish of S. Andrew toward Alegate ; and
to John de Lilleys his brewhouse in the same parish. The residue
of his tenements in the parishes of S. Peter de Cornhull and
S. Andrew aforesaid to be sold by his executors for pious uses.
No date. Roll 16 (1).
Caschirche (THOMAS DE), Rector of " Mynty." 2 His house to
be sold for payment of his debts. No date. Roll 16 (2).
Rowur (ROBERT LE). His house and goods to be sold for
1 Mistake for Novastrate, or New | a Miuetr, co. Wilts.
Street (?).
COURT OF HUST1NG, LONDON. 73
payment of his debts, and one moiety of the residue to be given * D -
to Alice his wife, and the other to his children. If his other
goods suffice to pay his debts the said house to remain to Alice
his wife for life. No date. Roll 16 (3).
Blund (ADAM LE). To Silvester de Gatesdene and Alice, wife
of the same, land and houses in the parish of S. Stephen de
Colemanstrate. No date. Roll 16 (4).
Chaumpeneys (ROBERT). To Matilda his wife his tenement
in the parish of S. Benedict de Gaschirche for life ; remainder to
" Creyna " his daughter. All his rents and tenements in the
parish of S. Leonard de Estchepe to be left in the hands of his
executors for a term of five years from his decease, and then to
revert to Roger and John his sons, and to " Cryna " and Matilda
his daughters. No date. Roll 16 (5).
Busche (WILLIAM). To Katherine his wife land and tenements
in the parishes of S. Alban in Wodestrate, S. Agnes near
Aldredesgate, All Hallows by the Wall, and S. Botolph without
Aldredesgate. To Peter de Sunning a garden in the parish of
S. Giles without Crepelgate. No date.
And forasmuch as the above devise to the said Katherine was
contrary to the law and custom of the City, as being to her and her
heirs instead of for life, the said Katherine came and renounced the
fee to the right heirs of the testator, and claimed only a life estate,
&c. So stands, <fec. "
Roll 16 (20).
Wlchirchehawe (MASTER WILLIAM DE). To Geoffrey de Norton
and Johanna his daughter, wife of the said Geoffrey, and their
heirs, houses in the parishes of S. Mary de Wlnoth and S. Mary
de Newechirch. To William his son shops situate in Baremanelane
and elsewhere in the same parishes. No date. Roll 16 (21).
Pelham (ALBREDA DE). Bequest of rents in the perish of
S. Mary de Abbechirche in Candelwystrate for pious and charitable
uses. To William Jordan the reversion of rents in the parish of
S. Michael in Candelwykestrate after the decease of John del
Peck. No date. Roll 16
74 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
ANNO 14 EDWARD I.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Katherlne, Virgin [3o Nov."].
" La CofFrere " (JOHANNA, called). Her house at Lothebery to
be sold for charitable uses. Bequest to the fabric [of the chapel]
of the B.V. Mary at S. Paul's of an annual rent. No date.
Roll 16 (33).
Meldeburn (ROBERT DE). To Thomas and Robert his sons
houses and rents in the parishes of S. Mary de Staniggelane,
S. Andrew Holeburn, and elsewhere. To Peter his son houses
and rents in the parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate opposite
the Red Cross and in the street called " Bechestrete." To Richard
his son his seld in Westchep situate in the Cordwainery in the
parish of S. Peter de Wodestrate, opposite the pillory ; a chest
in S. Martin's seld near Soperlane ; and rents in Soperlane,
Colemannestrate, and the Shamble towards Neugate ; also houses
in Wytecroychestrate in the parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate.
To William his son houses and shops in Wodestrate and Cole-
mannestrate. One third of the rents, &c., of any son dying
before coming of age to be devoted to the good of his soul and
of the soul of Margaret his wife. No date. Roll 16 (34).
Wagefeud (FALK DE), vintner. To Henry his son all his tene-
ments in the parish of All Hallows de Bredstrate, saving to his
wife Isabella her dower, out of which his daughter Matilda is to
receive two marks annually. To Olive his daughter and to the
Priory of Keleburne rents also in the above parish, the king's
licence in mortmain to that effect being set out. His tenement
in the parish of S. Peter de Wodestrate to be devoted to a chantry
in the said parish church. No date. Roll 1 6 (35).
Kelwedon (WILLIAM). -To Alice his wife his mansion house
in the parish of S. Edmund the King near Bercherverelane 1 and
Langburnestrate, for life; remainder to pious and charitable uses ;
also his brewhouse in the parish of S. Mary Wolnoth for life, with
remainder to Henry his son. No date.
A memorandum is prefixed to the above testament to the effect
that the testator had himself produced it in full Husting on Monday
1 See note ntjrra, p. 7.
COURT OF HUSTIXG, LONDON. 75
next after the Invention of H. Cross, anno 12 Edward I., and that A.D.
the Major, by the advice of his Aldermen, had affixed the mayoralty 12M
seal thereto in gign of probate.
Roll 16 (36).
Kelwedon (WILLIAM). A supplementary testament. 1 To
Simon his son five marks of the proceeds of his house in the
parish of All Hallows de Fancherche ; and to Henry his son for
life a house in the parish of Wolcherche. To Alice his wife his
house in the parish of S. Clement near Candlewystrate. No date.
Koll 16 (37).
Monday next after Feast of SS. Fabian and Sebastian [20 /an.]. *- D \
Adrien (RALPH). To Jacobina his wife for life his mansion
house with which he had formerly endowed her at the church
door 2 by deed ; remainder to Peter his son : also rent of a large
house tenanted by Paul and his associates, merchants of Lucca,
situate near to his principal house. No date. Roll 16 (40).
Brock (ADAM LE). To Matilda his wife for life, for the
maintenance of herself and children, his house near the church-
yard of S. Mary le Bow. No date. Roll 16 (41).
Monday next after Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.'].
Benedict Tegulator. 3 His house to be sold by his executors.
No date. Roll 16 (42).
Monday next after Ash Wednesday [28 Feb.~\.
Aguylun (SiR ROBERT), Knt. To the Priory of Tortinton 4 his
body and his mansion in the parish of S. Swythun, together
with courtyard and garden, 5 and patronage of the church of
S. Swythun in Candlewykestrate, with the exception of the
tenter ground,* which he leaves to the chapel founded in his fief
of Watton in aid of the poor. No date. Roll 16 (54).
Teitamentum tecvndarium. | curded as having lived in two hon
2 See note tvpra, p. 45.
' The tiler.
* Co. Sussex.
9 Afterwards known as the Prior
of Tortington's Jnn, Oxford Place, by
London Stone, it having subsequently
hard by, whence they had access to
the garden attached to the mansion,
using it for their consultations (Stow'
'Survey,' Strype's edition, 1720, book ii.
p. 193).
" Aream lentoreorum, where manu-
facturers of cloth were wont to stretch
passed into the hands of the Karls of their st uff so as to make it dry even and
Oxford. Empson and Dudley are re- ! square.
76
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D.
1286-3.
A.D.
1286.
Monday next be/we the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope \_1 1 2 March"].
Rous (WiLLiAM LE). To Matilda his wife and Thomas his son
all his houses, rents, &c., in the parishes of S. Antonin, S. Botolph
without Alegate, S. Mary Matfelun, and elsewhere ; remainder,
in case his son should die first, to his said wife, her heirs and
assigns, charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the
aforesaid chapel of 8. Mary. No date.
And forasmuch as the above devise to the said Matilda, her heirs
and assigns, could not stand according to the custom of the City, she
came into court and released the fee to the right heirs of the said
testator, and claimed no more than a life interest in the above houses
and rents. Accordingly, &c.
Roll 16 (04).
Ralph, Rector of S. Michael de Bassieshawe. His quitrent of
half a mark to be sold by his executors. No date.
Memorandum that the said testament makes no mention on what
tenement the said half- mark is to be levied.
Roll 1G (72).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Dunstan [19 May].
Frowick 1 (HENRY). To Isabella his wife rents in the parishes
of S. Dunstan towards the Tower and S. Matthew in Fridaystrate.
To John his son rents before the gate of S. Martin le Grand in
the parish of S. Michael. To Reginald his son houses in Melk-
strate and Yvilane, and a garden in the parish of S. Giles with
four adjacent houses. To William and Stephen his sons shops in
Eldefistrate, parish of S. Vedast. To Thomas his son a shop and
rents in Westchep; and to Anketin his son rents in the parish of
S. Agnes. To Johanna, Rosamund, and Johannetta his daughters
shops and rents in Eldefistrate and elsewhere in the parish of
S. Vedast, and at the Red Cross. No date.
And forasmuch as the above legacy to his wife was contrary to
the custom of the City, the said Isabella came and claimed no more
than a life interest in the said rents.
Roll 16 (80).
Essex (SiR WALTER DE), Knt. His houses near Bissopes-
gate to be sold. No date. Roll 16 (81).
1 Of Brockham and Old Ford. A
pepperer and alderman ; appointed
Gustos in 1272; Sheriff in 1275.
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 77
Monday next before the Feast of Pentecost [3 June],
Dunioun (RALPH), Canon of S. Paul's. 1 To the canons, vicars,
and chaplains of S. Paul's who should be present at his anni-
versary four marks annual rent in the City of London, to wit, to
the greater canons two and a half marks, and to the others of the
choir twenty shillings, to be distributed according to the custom
of the choir. No date. Roll 16 (94).
Huggeleye (ROBERT, son of ROBERT DE). To Nicholas his
brother twelve shillings rent of a tenement formerly belonging
to Thypphanya his mother in the parish of S. Sepulchre.
To Thomas, son of Adam de Foleham, rents in the parish of
S. Michael de Candelwykestrate in Tamisestrate. Also to Avice,
Nicholaa, and Lucy, daughters of the said Adam, a tenement and
rents in the parish of S. Mary de Abbechirche. No date.
Roll 16 (96).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of H. Trinity [9 June].
Mulvard (CECILIA LE). To Walter her son her capital
mansion house, wharf, &c. ; remainder in default of heirs to
Johanna her daughter and Vincent her son. Also to the said
Vincent and Johanna a shop and rents in the parish of S. Magnus
de Brugestrate. To Thomas, son of Margery her daughter, two
houses which are in the lane (sic). Her said children to maintain
a trental for the good of her soul in the church of Berkinges-
chirch. No date.
The above "Walter, being one of the executors, did not appear
on the said day and year in full Husting, being in parts beyond
the seas.
Roll 16 (103).
Paris (SiMON DE). To Alice his wife his houses in the parish
of Paternosterchirche for life ; remainder to Agnes his daughter,
and in default of heirs to Robert his brother. No date.
Roll 16 (104).
Sankedon (GEOFFREY DE). To Richard his brother all his
rents in London, with the exception of a house which he devises
1 A will of his, dated 1282, is among I Hist, MSS. Commission, Ninth Report,
the archives of the Cathedral. (See | p. 46a.)
78
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
to the Hospital of S. Mary without Biscopesgate, in redemption
of a certain rent called " Melkrente," due to the said Richard
by the testator. No date. Roll 16 (105).
Monday the Morrmv of Feast ofS. Edward, K. and Conf. \13 Oct.'].
Stanes (RICHARD DE). His house in the parish of S. Margaret
de Brugestrate to be sold by his executors after the Feast of
All Saints next ensuing. No date. Roll 16 (109).
Marescal (RALPH), Lord of Horewell. His house in Old
Dean's Lane 1 (venella que dicitur veteris decani) to be sold for
charitable uses. No date. Roll 16 (110).
Coryngham (ROBERT DE). Bequests to the following religious
houses, viz., the Prior and Convent of H. Trinity, London ;
the Hospital of S. Mary without Biscopesgate ; the Prior and
Convent of Ledes ; 2 and the Abbot and Convent of Byle, 3 for
pittances, &c. To William his son his capital messuage with
house adjacent ; and to Isabella and Agnes his daughters shops,
&c., in the parish of S. Olave towards Alegate, near Cristemere-
lond, and elsewhere. Legacies also to Sabina, relict, and Robert
his (her ?) son ; 4 Felicia, relict, and Edith his (her ?) daughter ; 8
William Torald and his (the testator's ?) mother ; 6 and others.
To the conduit of Berkynke two shillings annual quitrent of
shops in the said parish of S. Olave. A curtilage near his part
of la Maderhawe, and his rent in the parish of S. Olave aforesaid,
to be sold to pay his debts. No date. Roll 16 (111).
Richard Corigearius. 7 His houses and rents in the parish
of S. Margaret upon Lodingeberi to be charged with the main-
tenance of a chantry in the said parish church for the souls
of Johanna his former wife and of Edith his present wife. To
Edith his wife and Alice their daughter all his lands and rents,
within the City and without, on the condition that if the said
1 There was formerly a lane of this
name in the parish of S. Nicholas
Shambles, now called Warwick Lane.
1 Leedes, co. Kent.
3 Bileigh, near Maldon, co. Essex.
4 Sabine Pelicte et Roberta jilio tuo.
5 Felicie Pelicte et Editke jilie site.
6 Willelmo Torald et inatri sue.
7 Thegirdler.
COURT OK IIUST1NO, LONDON. 79
Alice predecease her mother the same are to be sold for charitable * D -
uses. No date. Roll 16 (119).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist \_18 Oct.'].
Assindon (WILLIAM DE). To Katherine his wife his houses and
rents in the City of London for life. To Petronilla his daughter
the reversion of his capital house in Chepe, parish of S. Vedast,
together with rents in Westchep, charged with an annuity to
Isabella his daughter and the heirs of her body. To Agnes his
daughter the reversion of houses in Bassingeshawe, parish of
S. Michael, and a garden in the parish of S. Stephen in Cole-
manstrate, together with certain houses which John de Hanefeld
held for life by marriage with Rose, another daughter of the
testator, deceased. If the said Petronilla, Isabella, and Agnes
should die without heirs, the said tenements to be divided equally
between John de Westleye, his nephew, and Robert de Assingdon,
brother of the aforesaid Katherine, and their heirs, charged with
the payment of an annuity of two marks to John, son of Richard
Ranguyllum. Indemnity for any loss by fire to be contributed
by all beneficiaries pro rata. No date. Roll 16 (129).
Fundur (RICHARD LE), called " le Clerk." To the fabric of the
church of S. Botolph without Aldredesgate a house in the same
parish in pure alms. To Edith his wife an annual quitrent of
two marks for pious uses, and also his capital mansion for life,
unless she marry again. Robert his son mentioned. No date.
Roll 16 (130).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Edmund, K. and M. [20 Nov.~\.
Keyleshale (ROBERT DE), saddler. To Agnes his daughter his
house in Bredstrate, parish of All Hallows. To John his son
rents in Grobbestrate, parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate.
No date. Roll 16 (144).
Ispannia (JOHN DE). To Master Henry de Reygate his house
and shops in the parish of S. Nicholas Olof, to dispose of for the
good of the soul of the testator. No date. Roll 16 (150).
1 See note npra, p. 29.
80 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. ANNO 15 EDWARD I.
1886-7.
Monday after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [35 Jan.'].
Kingeston (RICHARD DE). To John his brother his tenement
in the parish of S. Botolph towards Billingesgate in discharge of
a debt, on condition that he discharge all the testator's other
debts. No date. Roll 17 (2).
Orbatur 1 (ADAM LE). To Adam his eldest son and to Richard
his brother the reversion of a messuage in the parish of S. Michael
le Quern, after the decease of Matilda his wife. To Isabella and
Agnes his daughters and to Philip his son similar reversions in
the parish of S. Vedast. No date. Roll 17 (3).
Monday the Morroiv of Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.].
Hereford (HENRY DE). To Sibil his wife his houses in the
parish of S. Martin in the Vintry, extending from Tamesestrate
to the lane called " Kironelane," for life, with remainder to good
men of the said parish church of S. Martin for pious uses. Also
to his said wife his houses in Ysmongerelane, to be disposed of
for the good of his soul. No date. Roll 1 7 (8).
Hardel (LAURENCE). To Alice his wife rents in the parishes
of S. Martin Vintry and S. James in Grarleckhethe for life. To
Alice and Isabella his daughters rents in the same parishes. His
sister Sibil to have the wardship of his said daughters. His
executors to provide a chantry in the said church of S. Martin out
of his estate. No date. Roll 17 (9).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.].
Viel (THOMAS). To Cecilia his wife rents of the seld of
Stephen de Cornhull in Westchep, and houses in Bredstrate,
parish of S. Mildred, for life, with remainder to William,
son of William Viel. Also to the said Cecilia rents in the
parishes of S. Swythun in Candlewikestrate, S. Laurence Jewry,
S. Alban de Wodestrate, S. Andrew de Estchep, S. Margaret
de Patins, and elsewhere. To William Viel a garden with-
1 Or goldsmith.
COURT OF 11UST1NU, LONDON. 81
out Bissopesgate. To Margery his sister rents in the parish of * n -
>S. Laurence Jewry for life, with remainder to his aforesaid wife.
No date.
Whereupon camo John, son of Peter, citizen and alderman, 1 as next
lirir of the testator, and challenged the testament, inasmuch as
Egidia, the mother of the testator, left, by will enrolled in the Hust-
ing of London, 2 the aforesaid tenements to the testator and his next
heirs, and he could not exclude his next heirs hy any legacy made
to strangers. Also the said John challenged the testament on the
ground that the said Thomas was non compos mentis for tight days
before the making of the said testament. Accordingly the testa-
ment is adjudged void ; and it was afterwards ordered that the same
be given up to the executors of the said Thomas under surety of two
approved men, so that they might have it ready when required.
Roll 17 (25).
Monday next after the Feast of H. Trinity \1 June], AD
Honylane (RICHARD). His two shops in the parish of All
Hallows in Honylane to be sold for pious uses. No date.
Roll 17 (35).
Northwode (JOHN DE). His dwelling-house in the parish of
S. Augustine to be sold to fulfil his last will ; remainder to pious
uses. No date. Roll 17 (43).
Monday next before the Feast of 8. Barnabas \_11 June],
Berkwey (JOHN DE). His tenements in the parish of S. Mil-
dred in Bredstrate to be sold for pious uses. No date.
Roll 17 (44).
Monday next after ttie Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.~\.
More (THOMAS DE LA). To Johanna his wife, Thomas his son,
and any other children that may be born, rents and reversions in
the parishes of Berkingecherche and S. Dionisius and without
Crepelgate, formerly belonging to Ralph his father and others.
No date. Roll 17 (51).
Leycestre (ALEXANDER DE). To Agnes his wife his dwelling-
house in the parish of All Hallows by the Wall for life ; remainder
to charitable uses. To Alice his niece in tail a certain house ;
remainder to his next heir. No date. Roll 17 (.>li).
1 Coleman Street Ward. | ' Apparently not in this series.
VOL. I. O
82 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A- D - "Salomon" (WILLIAM, called). To Katherine his wife his
dwelling-house for life ; remainder to John and William his sons,
subject to a charge of eighteenpence for the maintenance of a
lamp in the church of S. Botolph without Aldridesgate. No date.
Eoll 17 (67).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Edmund, Confessor [20 Nov.~\.
Fulcon (Sm EGBERT). All his houses in London to be sold
by his executors for pious uses. No date. Roll 17 (68).
Othonis (ROBERT). His house in Thames Street, parish of All
Hallows upon the Cellar, and rents in the same street at " Res-
warve " J in Timberhethe, to be sold by his executors to fulfil his
testament. No date. Roll 17 (69).
Leye (HAMO DE LA). To Ralph de Stoke, his kinsman, his
houses in London, together with the advowson to the church of
S. Andrew, charged with the payment of twenty marks to John
Sperling and the maintenance of two chantries in the said church.
No date. Roll 17 (73).
Rosamund (GODFREY). To the Prior and Convent of "la
Blakemore " 2 five shillings annual rent in the parish of All
Hallows de Fancherche, on condition that his name be put in
their obituary (martilogio) and his obit kept. His houses in the
parish of S. Peter de Wodestrate, in Mogwellestrate, 3 and in the
parish of Staningecherch to be sold by his executors to fulfil
his testament. No date. Roll 17 (74).
Puller (ADAM LE). To Walter and William his brothers his
tenements in the parish of All Hallows de Fancherch, charged
with certain payments to the poor of London. His house towards
the Tower to be sold by his executors for payment of his debts.
No date. Roll 17 (75).
Cumper (STEPHEN). His tenements in Smethefeud to be sold
for payment of his debts and funeral expenses. No date.
Roll 17 (76).
' Or " Risshewharf," as in Roll 168 (16 I " Co. Essex,
and 16). :l Monkwell Street.
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDOW. 83
ANNO 16 EDWARD I.
Monday next before the Feast of S. Andrew, Apostle [30 Nov.].
Longe (CRISTIANA LA). Her houses to be sold by her executors
to fulfil her testament. No date. Roll 18 (5).
Monday next before Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.].
Machinge (ADAM DE). To Lora his wife his house in Wode-
strate for life ; remainder in default of heirs to pious uses. A
charge on the said house of two shillings annual quitrent for
maintaining one " torche " at the elevation of the Host in the
church of Hoggenelane. No date. Roll 18 (7).
Brewere (RICHARD LE). To Elena his daughter seventeen
shillings annual quitrent in the parish of S. Michael de Candle-
wikestrate. Matilda mentioned as relict and one of the executors
of the testator. No date. Roll 18 (12).
Monday after the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra [88 Feb.'].
Atte Walle (CLARICE, relict of ELIAS). Her house in the
parish of S. Margaret de Breggestrete to be sold for discharge
of her debts, charged with the payment of twelve pence annual
rent to Gilbert Knotte. No date. Roll 18 (18).
Naastok 1 (NICHOLAS), Sergeant at the Queenhithe. To Cecilia
his daughter his tenement towards the Thames in Queenhithe.
To Johanna his wife his tenement opposite the church of
S. Michael Queenhithe for life, with remainder to Walter his son.
No date. Roll 18 (19).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Mark, Evangelist [85 April].
Mewin (ANN). Her tenement in the parish of S. Michael
de Hoggenelane in Vodestrate to be sold, and the money
delivered to John de Attelberge for the purchase of one
1 His surname does not appear in the I which also mentions his wife as daughter
will, but is obtained from a previous dee<1. | of William de Dureme.
K4 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A - D - livery (liber acionern) 1 in any place the said John may select.
1288.
No date.
Whereupon came John "Mewy" and challenged the said testament,
inasmuch ....
Roll 18 (22).
Wylehale (JOHN DE). Various houses, shops, &c., in the
parishes of S. Mildred, S. Sepulchre, S. Magnus, S. John de
Walebrock, and elsewhere to be sold, and the proceeds given to
the hospitals of S. Mary without Bissopesgate, S. Giles, and
S. James ; the nuns of Kelebum ; the Priory of S. Mary de
Suwerk ; the nuns of S. Elena, Haliwelle, Clerkenewelle, and
Berkinge ; the hospitals of S. Bartholomew de Smethefeud and
S. Thomas de Suwerk ; the service of S. Mary at S. Paul's ; the
nuns of Stratford, &c. No date. Roll 18 (23).
Berdenne (WALTER DE). To Walter his son an annual rent
of four marks; and to Walter, son of Hugh Kote de S. Edmund,
houses tenanted by Cristian le Taverner, together with the
reversion of the above rent. No date. Roll 18 (24).
Harwe (WILLIAM DE). To Felicia his wife his tenement in the
parish of S. Nicholas Shambles for life, with remainder to John
his son. Also to the said John and to William his son rents in
the parish of S. Michael le Quern. Should his said wife implead
any of his feoffees for dower his son John is authorized to enter
incontinently upon the above tenement and give her thereout
only her dower. No date. Roll 18 (26).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July}.
Anketin (RICHARD). To Olive his wife his tenement in the
parish of H. Trinity the Less for life, with remainder to John Serle,
clerk. No date. Roll 18 (38).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. James, Apostle [25 July].
Stanford (JOHN DE). To Isabella his wife half a mark rent of
the tenement of John Witfis, situate within Bissopesgate, for life ;
remainder to pious uses. No date. Roll 18 (42).
1 Liberacwnes >eu Corrodia (Way's
' Prompt. Parv.,' t. v. " Lyveresone,"
note). A gift of food or clothes similar
to a " corrody " charged on a monastery.
COURT OF HUST1NG, LONDON. 85
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct.~\. A.D.
1288
Horkesle (AUANOUA DK). Bequest of rents in the parish of
S. Nicholas at the Shambles towards the maintenance of a chantry
in the church of Brumle. 1 To Sir Abel her brother all the
houses, &c., in the said parish which Sir Laurence [de St. Martin],
late Bishop of Rochester, had devised to her by will, the said Abel
paying to her executors sixty marks. No date. Koll 18 (46).
Manewedon (WARIN DE). To Matilda his wife all his houses
for life ; remainder to charitable uses. No date, lloll 18 (53).
Caumpes (JOHN DE), clerk. To John his son his tenement in
the street of Bassieshawe for life ; remainder to pious uses for
the souls of Walter his father and Matilda his mother and others.
Rents of a tenement held by Richard Parlefrayns in the lane of
S. Laurence Jewry to be sold, and a portion given to Henry his
brother. No date. Roll 18 (34).
Mazun 2 (HKXUY LE). To Edmund his son his capital house
and curtilage, charged with maintaining fifteen masses in the
church of All Hallows de ('oh-manm-chen-he. To Agnes and
Katherine his daughters certain houses. No date.
Roll 18 (64).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Martin {11
Chaumpeneys (RICHAKD). Ten shillings bequeathed for his
funeral expenses, charged on his shop in the parish of S. Leonard.
No d ate. Roll ig (68).
ANNO 17 EDWARD I. AD
1888-9.
Monday next after Ash Wednesday [.'>' Feb.'].
Horton (JOHN DE). To Margery his wife his principal house
and shop in the parish of S.Nicholas at the Shambles for life ;
remainder to John his son. No date. Roll 18 (76).
St. Alban (JoH.x DE), junior, ironmonger. To Isalx>lla his wife
his mansion house in the parish of Coleheivlie and rents in
1 Bromley, co, Kent. 3 Or rrmfntariu*.
86 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
I smon g eres l ane fr life remainder to Richard his son. To
Agnes, Beatrix, and Matilda his daughters rents in Ismongeres-
lane and Soperelane ; and to Richard his son and Johanna his
daughter shops near the Conduit. No date. Roll 18 (77).
Heyngham (WALTER DE), tanner. To Cecilia his wife his
capital messuage. To Stephen his son a solar and stable within
his great gate, with garden and free entrance and exit through
his little gate. Also to his said wife houses and shops and all his
rent, extending from his great gate as far as the tenement of
John de Waledene, for life. To Walter his son certain shops.
No date. Roll 18 (78).
St. Alban (ADAM DE), senior. To Alianora his wife his shop
among the ironmongers in the parish of Colcherch for life ; also
a shop in the parish of S. Margaret de Lotheburi for life-
After her death the same to be sold for pious uses in the churches
of S. Benedict de Sorhog and Colcherch, and William de Bokes-
worth to be preferred as purchaser by one mark. No date.
Roll 18 (80).
Monday next before the Feast of 8. Gregory, Pope [1% March].
Storteford (WILLIAM DE). To William his son the reversion
of his house and newly built shops upon London Bridge after the
decease of the testator and of Margery his wife. To Walter his
son a house in Thames Street if it shall happen that the said
Walter come into England, otherwise the same to remain to the
aforesaid William. No date. Roll 18 (83).
Callere (WILLIAM LE). To Matilda his wife, for the mainten-
ance of herself and children, all his houses in Basseshawe, and
shop in Soperelane in the parish of S. Pancras, for life, so long
as she remain unmarried and chaste. To Richard and Robert
his brothers shops in Soperelane. A certain annual quitrent in
the parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate to be sold by his
executors to fulfil his testament. No date.
The said testament, was challenged by the above Matilda in
respect of her dower, and also by Sarah de Weseham.
Roll 18 (86).
COURT OP BUSTING, LONDON.
1289.
Monday the Morrow of tlw Feast of H. Trinity [5 June], A - D -
Benetleye (ALAN DE), goldsmith. One mark annual rent of
a house in the parish of 8. Matthew in Fridaystrete to be
distributed for the good of his soul. No date. Roll 18 (89).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Barnabas [11 June].
Walraunt (.MATILDA). To Matilda Poynz, her niece, her
messuage in London. No date.
Proclamation was made in the same Husting, and there wa no
one who challenged.
Roll 18 (93).
Pelham (RICHARD DE), To Johanna his wife his mansion house
in the parish of S. Michael de Pater noster cherche for life,
with power to sell the same during her life, provided she pay to
Edmund and Geoffrey his sons the sum of five marks and forty
shillings respectively ; remainder to pious uses for the souls of
himself and Cecilia (sic) his wife. No datej.
To the same probate came Godfrey de Coventre and challenged the
said testament, and Edmund his son in like manner.
Roll 18 (95).
Pagham (REGINALD DE). Devise of certain houses to the
church of S. Elena. Other houses to be sold for payment of debts.
No date. Roll 18 (96).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.'].
Paumer (WILLIAM LE). To Mariota his wife his capital
messuage wherein he was languishing, to hold for a term of
sixteen years and no longer ; also the custody of his children for
that term, and a messuage in the parish of All Hallows de
Berkingecherche for life, with remainder to Thomas his son.
No date. Roll 18 (97).
Storteford (EDMUND DE). To Gunnora his wife his houses and
shops in the parish of S. Nicholas Coldhabey, to answer for the
same as she might deem best. No date.
Whereupon the said Gunnora caine and said that she held the
said tenement only for the term of her life.
Roll 18 (100).
Elias the Priest, Rector of S. Mildred de Bredstrete. All his
88 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
lands and tenements in the parishes of H. Trinity the Less and
S. Andrew Huberd to be sold and the proceeds to be divided into
three parts, whereof one part is to be devoted to masses, another
to providing clothes and shoes for the poor, and the thirdto
providing marriage portions for girls and for putting boys out
to work within the City of London and not elsewhere. No date.
Roll 18 (101).
ANNO 18 EDWARD I.
,
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of S. Vincent, Martyr [28 Jan.~\.
London (MASTER HENRY DE). Bequest of twenty shillings
annual rent in the City of London to the community of the House
of Merton, 1 Oxford, so that the said House pay for him twenty
shillings to the church of All Hallows near P^ancherch, to be laid
out in ornaments for the same. No date.
Proclamation made if any one wished to challenge the said
testament, and there was no opposition ; accordingly administration
was granted.
Roll 19 (4).
Donstaple (THOMAS DE), fripperer. Bequest of five marks
rent in Chepe, parish of S. Vedast, for the maintenance of a
chantry in the church of S. Michael de Hoggenelane, to be
supplemented, if not sufficient, with other rents in Wodestrete
in the said parish of S. Michael. To Thomas his son all his
tenements whatsoever, within the City of London and without.
No date. Roll 19 (5).
Monday next before Feast of Purification of V. Mary [3 Feb.~\.
Coumbe (THOMAS DE). To Peter, son of Nicholas, son of
Albin le Rouss, of London, the reversion of houses in the parish
of All Hallows the Great, after the decease of Avice his wife.
No date.
Proclamation made if any one wished to challenge the said
testament, and thereupon came Eobert le Louerd de Grenewiz and
claimed as heir of the said Thomas de Kumbe ; and the said Peter,
son of Nicholas, came and claimed nothing more than his legacy.
Roll 19 (6).
1 Merton College, founded by Walter dc Merton, circa 1262.
COURT OF HOSTING, LO.M>'i.N.
Reyns 1 (RICHARD DE). To Margery his wife a house without A D -
Crepelgate in Kdwardeswellestrete, 8 so that she keep it defended
against wind and rain, for life, with remainder to Thomas his son.
No date.
Proclamation made if any one wished to oppose, and there was no
opposition.
Roll 19 (7).
Wicumbe (ROGER DE). To Hodierna his wife his house in the
parish of S. Olave for life if she take not a husband ; remainder
to pious uses. Should the said Hodierna. marry again she is to
pay seven marks thereout to his executors, to be expended on
one annual 3 to be celebrated in the said church of S. Olave, and
upon bread, shoes, and linen cloth for the poor. No date.
Roll 19 (10).
Monday next after Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb."].
Lelham (JOHN DE). His messuage and wharf in the parish of
S. Peter the Less to be sold for payment of his debts. No date.
Roll 19 (12).
Duket 4 (LAURENCE). To Johanna his daughter all his houses in
the parish of S. Michael de Paternostercherch. Bequest of rents
in the parishes of S. Martin in the Vintry, All Hallows at the
Heywarf, and S. Michael de Paternostercherch for the maintenance
of a chantry in the said church of Paternostercherch. To Margery,
daughter of William (sic), and Cristina her daughter a tenement
in the parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate for the term of their
lives, with remainder to Laurence his son. No date.
Roll 19 (13).
1 Both Rheiras in the Department
of Marne and Hen tics in Brittany were
so called (Kiley's 'Memorials,' p. 44,
note).
3 Uf. " Everardewell," tupra, p. 42.
' Annuale, daily masses for the dead
throughout the year, known as the
"year's mind" (Rock, 'Church of our
Fathers,' vol. ii. pp. 616, 618).
1 Very possibly the same as was
murdered a fp\v years before in the
church of S. Mary le How, whither he
hail lied to save himself from the con-
sequences of a quarrel. No fewer than
sixteen persons, according to Blow,
paid the penalty of death for the crime,
a woman named Alice atte Bowe, the
chief cause of the quarrel and the
instigator of the murder, being burned
alive ; whilst several rich persons im-
plicated were, according to the same
authority, " hanged by the purse " after
long imprisonment. (See ' The French
Chronicle of London,' edited for the
Camden Society by O. J. Aungier,
pp. 18, 1'J, translated by Biley).
90 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
, AD ' Monday next before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [18 Marchl.
1*89 *K3.
Keu 1 (RICHARD LE). To Cristina his wife houses for life ;
remainder to pious uses. No date. Koll 19 (17).
Godchep 2 (JORDAN). To Gilbert his son his seld in Westchepe;
remainder in default of heirs to Margery and Agnes his daughters ;
remainder to pious uses. No date. Roll 19 (18).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope \1% March'].
Hereford (SIBIL DK). To Alan de Suffolch and Typhania his
wife, sister of the testatrix, certain rents which her father Ralph
Hardel bequeathed to her near the church of S. Martin in the
Vintry. No date. Roll 19 (23).
1890 Monday the Morrow of the Feast of H. Trinity [28 May}.
Paris (WILLIAM DE), cordwainer. To his children all his
lands, rents, and tenements, within the City of London and
without, so that they pay all his debts, as well within the said
City as without. To Christiana his daughter two marks annual
quitrent near Walebrok, issuing from a tenement formerly belong-
ing to Geoffrey de Hadestoke. No date.
Proclamation made, and there came William de Betoyne, who
challenged the legacy to the said Christiana, as the testator held the
said rent for the term of his life by the law of England, and the
said William de Betoyne claimed the said tenement unburdened.
The executors came, and did not nor could gainsay it.
Roll 19 (25).
Kyrkeby (JOHN DE), Bishop of Ely. To the bishopric of Ely
all his houses at Holeburne in the suburb of London, together
with vines, gardens, 3 and other appurtenances, in pure and
perpetual alms. No date.
Whereupon came William de Kirkebi, Knt., heir of the testator,
1 Cook or pie-baker.
Probably the same as was sheriff in in Holborn
1284, and removed from office for being
implicated in the murder of Laurence
Duket.
3 Now known as Ely Place, Holborn.
The gardens attached to the bishop's
palace, which survive only in the
name of Hatton Garden, were a cha-
racteristic feature of the neighbourhood.
Glo. My lord of Ely, when I was last
I saw good strawberries in your garden
there :
I do beseech you, send for some of them.
Ely. Marry, and will, my lord, with
all my heart.
Shaks., ' Eic. 111.,' Act III. sc. iv.
Vine Street still bears witness to the
bishop's vineyard, as Kirby Street still
recalls the bishop's name.
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 91
and challenged the testament), inasmuch as the vines bequeathed A D.
thereby were situate without the liberty of the City, where a right
heir cannot be excluded by a bequest.
Roll 19 (30).
Moton 1 (HUGH). To the daughters of Hamo Box land at Castle
Baynard. To Simon Ofodard his house in discharge of arrears due
to the said Simon upon marriage with his daughter. To his
daughters two houses situate before the church of S. Alphege
towards Cripelgate. Certain rents in Sopereslane and houses
without Crepelgate near the Bar to be devoted to the maintenance
of a chantry and " torcheis " in the church of S. Mary in
Aldermariecherche. No date. Koll 19 (31).
Rothewelle (WILLIAM DE). His houses without Crepelgate, in
Mogwellestrate, 8 and in the Old Fish Market in the parish of
S. Mary Magdalen, as also rents in the street of S. Laurence in
the Jewry, to be sold by his executors. No date.
Roll 19 (33).
Gravele (GILBERT DE), painter. His house to be sold to pay
his debts, and the residue to be distributed for the good of his
soul. No date. Roll 19 (34).
Pitz Peter (JOHN). To Alianora his wife his house in Cole-
mannestrete, to hold in free-bench according to the custom of the
City for life, with remainder to John his son ; also other houses,
as well by way of dower as by bequest, and various rents in
J3. Laurence Jewry Lane, upon Cornhull and Cordewanerestrate,
and elsewhere, for life, with remainder to the said John, charged
with certain payments to the respective chief lords of the fees. To
Ralph and Philip his sons his seld and shop in Westchep, houses
and rents in Colemannestrete, Bassieshawe, and elsewhere. All
his other rents to be divided equally among his daughters.
No date. Roll 19 (35).
Monday the Octave of H. Trinity \2S May].
Kantabrege (HENRY DE). To Roger his son his shop in West-
1 He appears to have combined the
duties nf City Chninlwrlaiii with th<r
of keeping a shop, since Ad tchopam
Hvganit Mntnit Camerarii occurs ulxnit
this period in the City Ueoords (Letter-
Book A, folios 16b ami 39).
92 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1290 cne P> parish of S. Vedast, formerly left to him and John his
brother by Eeginald their father ; also a corner shop (schopam
angularem) in the parish of All Hallows de Honilane. To
Johanna his daughter rents in the parish of S. Leonard. Emma
de Paris to maintain and clothe Alice his daughter for a term
of eighteen years, according to agreement. No date.
Roll 19 (41).
Brancestre (ALAN DE). To Imania his wife all his houses and
tenements in the parish of S. Faith of the Crypts, 1 London, so
long as she shall live without a husband. Dame Idonea de
Cantebrigge to have the custody of his children under age in
the event of his said wife dying or marrying again. No date.
Roll 19 (42).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July].
Bechesworth (NICHOLAS DE), girdler. To Matilda his wife two
houses for life, with remainder to Isabella his daughter and Alan
her husband. No date. Roll 19 (46).
Hedersete (NICHOLAS DE), merchant. 2 To Johanna, Sibil, and
Margery his daughters his tenements in the parish of
S. Christopher and at Cornhulle ; remainder in default of heirs
to the maintenance of a chantry in the said church of
S. Christopher for the good of his soul and the souls of Roesia
his late wife and others. No date. Roll 19 (47).
Ferrer (GEOFFREY LE). His tenements upon Cornhull to be
sold for charitable purposes. No date. Roll 19 (52).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Edward, King [13 Oct.~\.
Kent (THOMAS DE), " pessoner." 3 To Juliana (Johanna ?) his
wife his mansion house in the parish of S. Michael (sic)
Coldabay. 4 To William his apprentice a house in the said parish ;
remainder in default of heirs to charitable uses. His house in the
parish of S. Mary de Somersete to be sold for pious uses. To
Robert his brother his house in the parish of S. Michael de
I.e., of S. Paul's Cathedral.
Mercenarius, or mercer.
Fishmonger.
Mistake for S. Nicholas Coleabbov.
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 93
Caixllewykestrate, charged with the maintenance of his mother
during her life. No date. Roll 19 (59).
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jiide [28 Oct.].
Walens' (KATIIKKINK). Her houses in the parish of S. Sepulchre
in Chikenelane to be sold to fulfil her testament, and the residue
to be divided equally between Sir Thomas Walens', Simon
Walens', Stephen Walens', and John de Marisco. No date.
Roll 19 (64).
Paris (ROBERT DE). To Juliana his wife for life certain houses,
with remainder to Marcilia his daughter. To Margery his
daughter for her marriage ten marks and certain other houses.
No date. Roll 19 (65).
Buscher (ROBERT LE). To William de Osterleye and to Salerna
his daughter the reversion of his mansion house after the decease
of Johanna his wife. Another tenement and wharf to be sold,
and portions of the proceeds left to William his son and to
Margery his daughter, and the residue for pious uses. No date.
Roll 19 (66).
Monday next before the Feast tf All Saints \_1 Nov.~\.
Staundon (JoiiN DE). To Thomas his brother houses in
Fridaystrate and shops in Chepe (foro). To Juliana his sister
various rents and two houses at Castle Beynard. To Juliana de
la Vine his term in a house without Crepelgate ; and to Robert de
Lotheberi the moiety of a shop. No date. Roll 19 (67).
Staunford (RICHARD DE). To the Prior of Royston 1 (de Cruce
Roys) and convent of the same his houses in London for the
maintenance of a chantry. No date. Roll 19 (68).
Monday next before tlce Feast of S. Martin [11 Nov.'].
Fescaumpe (BEATRIX, late wife of ROGER DE). To Katherine
her daughter rents, shops, and houses in the parish of S. Martin
de Ludgate. To Margery her daughter a shop in the Gold-
smithery, 3 London, and houses in the parish of S. Michael de
1 Co. Herts. | * / auri/alma.
94 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Hoggenelane in Wodestrate. Her portion of a shop in the
Goldsmithery, London, opposite the church of S. Peter de
Wodestrate, to be sold for pious uses. To Roger her son
rents in the parish of Fancherche; and to John de Berking,
chaplain, a parcel of land within Crepelgate in the parish of
S. Alban which descended to her at the death of her brother John.
No date. Roll 19 (70).
Payn (LAURENCE). To Dionisia his mother all his tenement
in the parish of S. Magnus at Rederesgate. 1 No date.
Roll 19 (71).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Martin [11 Nov."].
Hamme (JOHN DE). To William de Gillingham his house in
the parish of S. Margaret de Patins. No date. Roll 19 (73).
Waltham (RALPH DE). To Richard his son one moiety of his
tenement in the parish of S. George de Estchep ; remainder in
default of heirs to John his son. To Margery and Alice his
daughters the other moiety. No date. Roll 19 (74).
Stokes (HENRY DE). All his tenement left to his executors to
provide chantries therewith in the church of All Hallows upon
the Cellar ; the Mayor or Warden of the City and four discreet
parishioners to appoint to the same after the decease of the said
executors ; and in case of their default the Archdeacon of London
to nominate hac vice. No date.
Administration of the said testament granted to the executors.
Roll 19 (75).
Kayer (RICHARD LE). To Alice his wife shops in the parish of
S. Pancras in Soperlane for life. To Isabella his niece, John son
of Hervy le Bokeler, his godson, and to Stephen le Moldere,
shops in the same lane and parish for their lives ; remainder to
pious uses. No date. Roll 19 (77).
Pundur (ROBERT LE). To Isabella his wife his land and houses
1 See note mpra, p. 44.
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 95
in Collemannestrate for life, with remainders over to his children, A.D.
1290.
and to Gilbert le Fundur, his brother. No date.
Whereupon the said Isabella came and renounced the fee so
devised to her, and claimed but a life estate.
Roll 19(78).
Plomere 1 (AMICE LA). Her tenement in Candlewistrate to be
sold. No date. Roll 19 (80).
ANNO 19 EDWARD I. "
1390-1.
Monday next after the Octave of S. Hilary [18 Jan."].
Brune (CRISTIANA LA). To Gilbert her son houses in the parish
of S. Benedict Schorhog ; five marks annual rent of a seld called
" Peinteselde " in the parish of S. Pancras ; and other rents in
the parishes of S. Mary le Bow, S. Mary de Colcherch, S. Edmund
the King, S. Antonin, and Fancherch. To Walter her son a
tenement in the parish of S. Benedict Finck. To John le Bran,
son of Adam Bras, rents in the parish of S. Sepulchre without
Newgate. To Alianora her daughter an annuity to be paid
by the above Gilbert, until her said daughter obtain pos-
session of the tenement with which she had been enfeoffed in
'Mengenelane. 8 No date. Roll 20 (5).
Callere (RICHARD LE). To Robert bis brother a shop in Sopper-
lane, parish of S. Pancras. No date. Roll 20 (6).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Valentine [14 Feb.'].
Suffolk (HENRY DE). His house in the parish of S. John upon
Walebrok to be sold for charitable uses. No date.
Roll 20 (15).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.'].
Baudri (JOHN). To Margaret and Alice bis daughters a shop
in Breggestrate. His house formerly belonging to Baudry the
Fishmonger to be sold, and the proceeds to be devoted to chantries
in the church of S. Margaret de Breggestrate. No date.
Roll 20 (16).
1 Or feathermonger. | * Mincing Lane.
96 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Bettevile (ANKETIN DK). To Margaret his daughter for her
marriage one hundred pounds, and his capital mansion in Bred-
strete in the parish of All Hallows in tail, saving to Matilda his
wife her free-bench out of the said mansion according to the custom
of the City. John, son of Edward called " le Blund," appointed
guardian of the said Margaret, and to have the reversion of the
said mansion if she should die under age or without heirs of her
body. No date. Roll 20 (21).
*** Monday next before F. of Annunciation of V. Mary [25 March'].
Oystergate (MiLO DE). To Margaret his wife his house at
Oystergate in the parish of S. Magnus for life ; remainder to
pious uses. To Letitia his daughter certain rents of four shops
upon Walebrock, parish of S. John de Walebrock. Other shops
and rents at the corners of Oystergate and Breggestrate to
be devoted to pious uses and to the maintenance of a burning
lamp before the great cross in the said church of S. Magnus.
No date. Roll 20 (23).
Holecote (ALAN DE). To Matilda his wife houses in the parish
of S. Stephen upon Walebrok for life. No date. Roll 20 (26).
Brocher (LAURENCE). To Grrecia his wife a certain tenement
for life, with remainder to his two daughters (not named). To
his same daughters houses in Queenhithe and near the church
of S. Mary de Somersete. No date. Roll 20 (31).
Monday the Morrow of F. of Annunciation of V. Mary [35 Mar.~\.
Paumer (RICHARD LE). To John his son his capital messuage.
To Juliana his daughter a house in the parish of S. Margaret
del Patynes. To Elena his wife for life, by way of dower, his
brewhouse in Mangonelane 1 in the parish of S. Dunstan, with
remainder to Lucy his daughter. To John his son a house
near his gate towards the North. No date. Roll 20 (33).
Paumer (RICHARD LE). Another copy, very slightly varied.
No date. Roll 20 (36).
1 Mincing Lane.
COURT OF riUSTINO, LONDON. 97
Elding (STEPHEN DE), hurer. 1 To Emma his wife his dwelling-
house. No date. Koll 20 (37).
Monday next before ttte Feast of S. Dunstan [19 May].
Seinte Fey 2 (GILBERT). To Alice and Pavya his daughters
his house in Estchep in the parish of S. Leonard, charged with
an annuity of six shillings and eightpence to Gilbert his son.
No date.
Proclamation made, and no challenge.
Roll 20 (39).
Haye (WILLIAM DE LA), tailor. To Alice his wife tenements
in the parish of S. Sepulchre without Newegate towards Hole-
burne Bridge for life, with remainder to his heirs. No date.
Proclamation made, whereupon came Gilbert de la Haye, brother
of the testator, and challenged the said testament and assigned no
reason.
Roll 20 (40).
Wicumbe (JOHANNA, relict of SARLO DE). To Thomas her son
a tenement in the parish of S. Nicholas Shambles, near S. Martin
le Grand, charged with an annual rent of five marks, to be paid
to the Bishop of Rochester for a chantry in the church of
S. Peter de Brumley founded by Alianora de Horkesle ; and
a further charge for a chantry in the church of S. Nicholas
aforesaid. Release of debts due to her from Gerinus her brother.
No date. Roll 20 (46).
Robert Cocus. 3 To Alice his wife houses in Holeburne for
life; remainder to pious uses. To Sampson his son certain
houses. No date. Roll 20 (47).
Robilard (DYONISIA, daughter of ROBERT). To "Genna"
Oyldebuf a tenement in the parish of S. Gregory, to hold to the
said " Emma," her heirs and assigns, for ever. No date.
Roll 20 (48).
Blund (WALTER LE). To Tiffania and Alice his daughters,
nuns of Haliwelle, certain rents. To Henry le Wyte, his nephew,
a tenement in the parish of S. Michael de Kandelwystrete. To
1 A maker of " hures," or rough hairy I a Or de Saneta Fide.
caps. :l Or the cook.
VOL. I. n
98
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D.
1291.
Kobert and Henry his sons his leasehold interest in certain manors
held under the Abbot of " Thyletoya " [Tiltey] in co. Essex and
Giles le Plays in co. Kent. To Johanna his daughter certain rents.
Adam de Foleham, senior, and Edmund Horn appointed guardians
of the said children during their minority. To Richard his
brother a certain house for life ; and to the Prior and Convent
of H. Trinity in pure alms a release of rent of a tenement in
Bassingeshawe, and of his leasehold interest in their manor of
Brambele. No date. Roll 20 (49).
Reygate (JOHN DE), goldsmith. To Richard his son his capital
tenement in the parish of S. Peter de Bradestrate, with brew-
house and shop near the gate of the Austin Friars ; a shop
in Chepe, parish of S. Peter de Wodestrate, and a tenement
in Woderovelane near the church of the Brethren of the
Cross. 1 Provision made for the maintenance of a lamp in the
said church of S. Peter de Bradestrate. No date.
At a subsequent Husting came John de Keygate, son of the above,
and challenged his father's testament, inasmuch as the testator had
disposed of what really belonged to Mary his wife, whose heir the
said John was.
Roll 20 (50).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. Dunstan [19 May}.
Ennefeud (HENRY DE), " orbatur." 2 To Dyonisia his sister for
life a house in the parish of S. Sepulchre, London, with remainder
to the nuns of Clerkenewelle in perpetual alms. To Alice his
wife rents in the parishes of S. John Zakarie and S. Sepulchre, in
Godrenelane 3 and elsewhere, for life ; remainders over to Dyonisia
his daughter and to John his son. No date. Roll 20 (51).
Monday next before the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July].
Rokesle 4 (GREGORY DE). To Walter his nephew his dwelling-
house with adjoining houses and rents towards Cornhulle, charged
- 1 Crossed or Crutched Friars, whose
house was in Hart Street, Aldgate.
2 Or goldbeater.
3 Gutter Lane.
4 A name famous in civic history ns
that of one who filled the office of Mayor
no fewer than eight times, and manfully
upheld the rights of citizens not to be
compelled to attend inquisitions at (lie
Tower before the king's judges without
due warning (' Liber Albus,' Master of
the Rolls Series, vol. i. p. 10).
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
99
with the maintenance of a chantry in the parish church of
S. -Mary de Wolnod, where lies the body of A vice his late wife.
To Roger de Rokesle, brother of the said Walter, corder, his
former dwelling-house in the parish of All Hallows at the
Hay towards the Ropery (vicum regium cordarioruin), similarly
charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the said church
of All Hallows. To Robert, son of the said Roger de Rokesle,
rents in Douegate 1 and elsewhere. Divers legacies to Reginald
his son ; Roger le Chapeler, his nephew; Agnes and Amice,
children of the said Roger; and to Christiana, daughter of Agnes.
Also to William de Rokesle and Sarah, wife of the same, rents
in the lane of S. Stephen in the Jewry, near the Brethren of the
Penance of Jesus Christ. 3 To Robert de Rokesle and Margery,
wife of the same, and to John, Gregory, Adam, Robert, and
Sarah their children, all his tenements and rents in the parish
of S. Brigid. The residue of his estate in the several dioceses
and cities of London, Canterbury, and Rochester to be given
to the poor, his executors consulting the Warden of the Friars
Minors of London 3 as to the disposal of his London property, and
the Warden of the Friars Minors of Canterbury as to his property
there. No date. Roll 20 (57).
Orpedeman (THOMAS). To Thomas his firstborn son the
reversion of his capital messuage, enclosed by a wall, after the
decease of Custance his wife. To Robert, William, and John his
sons divers shops, rents, &c., in the parish of S. Dunstan, as well
as in Breggestrate and Tamesestrate. To the aforesaid Custance
a wardrobe 4 situate outside the curtilage belonging to the above
capital messuage. To John his brother his house at Cornhull.
No date.
Subsequently it was agreed by the Mayor and Aldermen that the
said testament should be delivered to John and Henry, sons of
AD.
1291.
1 Dowgate, variously spelt " Douue-
gate," " Donegate," or " Dounegate.'
1 Sec note mipra, p. 6.
3 Bokesley the Mayor had been a
benefactor in his lifetime of the House
of the Franciscans, Friars Minors, or
Grey Friars, and had built a dormitory
fur them. The site is now occupied by
tin- lilue Coat School.
' Or privy. In a deed enrolled in
the Hasting we find gufdant latrina
rooata WardmpetLo\\ 104 (33). It is
not improbable, says Riley, that the
word was used originally as a euphem-
ism for public places of this nature
from the necessity of "guarding the
clothes" (' Lib. Custum.,' Glossary, i.r.
" Gardoroba").
100 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
AD. the testator ; and it was delivered to them and to Master John, son
1291. o f William le Mareschal, who married Alice their sister.
Eoll 20 (59).
Vipond 1 (MASTER JAMES DE). His houses in the parish of
S. Gregory to be sold for pious uses. No date. Roll 20 (60).
Beldinge (WALTER DE), carpenter. To Alice his wife, her heirs
find assigns, his house in Brodestrate, parish of S. Benedict Finck.
A certain rent of the same, after the decease of his said wife, to
be devoted to maintenance of a lamp in the said church of
S. Benedict. No date.
And forasmuch as the testator left his house to the said Alice
contrary to the form and custom of London, she came and renounced
the fee to her heirs and assigns, and said that she only claimed a
life interest, and so administration was granted to the executors.
Roll 20 (61).
Alegate (THOMAS DE), tailor. To Elena his wife his houses
situate within Alegate and without Allereddesgate, also his
meadow in Hakeneye called " langemede," for life, charged with
the maintenance of a chantry in the chapel of S. Katherine
aforesaid (sic) ; remainder to Walter his son under similar con-
ditions, and charged with an annuity to Emma his daughter.
No date. Eoll 20 (63).
Ewelle (RICHARD DE), Knt. His houses in London to be sold.
No date. Roll 20 (68).
Hervi (WILLIAM). To the Prior and Convent of Blake-
more 2 his shop, 3 so that his servant John hold the same for a term
of three years after his decease, rendering to the said prior half
a mark for pittance. No date. Roll 20 (70).
Arblaster (MARTIN LE). To Edmund " Burgoyln " and " Meliora "
his wife, daughter of the testator, all the testator's lands, within
the borough of London and without. No date. Roll 20 (71).
" Le Gode " ((TUNNILDA, called). To Alice her daughter and
1 Tte rcteri Ponte. I 3 A f terwards let on lease to Sir Richer
2 lilackmore, co. Essex. | de Refham Koll 47 (41).
COURT OP HUSTUTO, LONDON.
101
John her son her tenement in the parish of S. Olave in a street
called " Sivendestret." 1 No date. Hull 20 (74).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. Edward \_13 Oct.'].
Richemund (Joim DE). To Cristina de H and Isolda her
daughter rents in Colemannestrate and without Aldresgate. To
Agnes his sister rents in the parish of S. Margaret de Patines.
To John his son the reversion of the above rents and the residue of
all his rents and tenements in the City and suburbs ; remainder
in default of heirs to pious uses. Adam le Teinturer appointed
guardian of his said son for a term of seven years. No date.
Roll 20 (79).
Neddinges (AoNES DE). To John her nephew her house in the
parish of S. Dunstan near the New Temple, but so that he reap
no benefit from it for the space of three years. Her house in the
same parish in Crokkereslane 3 to be sold for pious uses. To
Thomas her nephew and to Sir William de Mortimer houses also
in the above parish. No date.
Proclamation made, whereupon came John Passemer and
challenged the said testament, for that the said Agnes had devised
a certain tenement near Flete which William her husband had acquired
before marriage. Similarly Alan Matefrey came and said that the
said Agnes could not devise the said other tenement there, because
the said William had bought the same before marriage.
Roll 20 (84).
Vothot (ROGEK). To Matilda his wife his tenement in Mone-
chenelane 4 for life ; remainder to pious uses. Her tenement in
the churchyard of S. Dunstan towards the Tower to be sold for
the same purposes. No date. Roll 20 (85).
AD.
1291.
London (MASTER MICHAEL DE). Bequest of five marks rent
of a house in the parish of S. Martin the Less within the walls of
1 Now Seething Lane.
" Illegible.
3 " John Lufken, Maior of London,
and the Communally of the City, granted
a Lane, called Crockers lane, reaching
from Flectstrect to the Thames, to build
in the West Knd of that church,"
i. ., 8. Dunstan West (Stow'g Survey,"
Btryiw's edition, 1720, bk. iii. p. 268)."
4 Mincing Lane.
102 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A-D- Luclgate, towards the maintenance of a chantry. Dated the
Feast of SS. Fabian and Sebastian, A.D. 1269.
Proclamation made, and there was no opposition.
Roll 20 (86).
Stamer (WALTER). His agreement with Richard de Risseberne,
Margery, wife of the same, and their daughter, concerning a
tenement in the parish of S. Margaret near Bridge Street, to
be observed according to indentures. No date. Roll 20 (87).
Goveyre (JOHN). His house in the parish of S. Bartholomew
the Less to be sold for pious uses. No date. Roll 20 (88).
Tholosan (THOMAS). To Sabine his wife houses in the lane
of S. Nicholas Hakun, parish of S. Martin Horgar, for life;
remainder to pious uses. To John de Kateloine, clerk, a tene-
ment in the parish of S. Nicholas Hakun. Rents in Westchep
and in the parish of S. Aelphege de Wodestrate to be sold for
pious uses. No date.
Proclamation made, whereupon came William de Marisco and
challenged the said testament, for that the testator had bequeathed
rents issuing from the house of the said William, in which rent she
had but a life interest.
Roll 20 (89).
Stangrave (JOHN DE). Certain rents in the parish of S. Dunstan
aforesaid (sic) to be sold by his executors to fulfil his testament.
No date - Roll 20 (90).
Monday next after the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [88 Oct.'].
Lewes (HENRY DE). To Alice his wife, her heirs and assigns,
his houses in the street called " Manimanelane " in fee. To
Johanna his daughter houses in the vill of Lewes; and to
Margery his daughter houses in the vill of Sheford. No date.
And forasmuch as the said Henry left to Alice his wife all his
houses in the City of London in fee and perpetuity, contrary to
the custom of the City of London, the said Alice came and in full
Hustmg renounced the fee, and said that she held only for life
saving the rights of the said heirs.
Roll 20 (96).
COURT OF HUSTINU, LONDON. 103
Monday next before Feast of S. Edmund, K. and M. [20 Nov.'].
Eldinge (GODFREY). To Cristiana his wife, her heirs or assigns,
all his houses in the parish of S. Andrew de Holebura in fee,
charged with the maintenance of a chantry for one whole year for
the good of his soul and the soul of Isabella his former wife.
No date.
And forasmuch as the bequest to his said wife, her heirs and
assigns, was contrary to the custom and liberties of the City, the
said Cristiana was present in full Hustiug and renounced the fee,
and said she held the said houses only for life.
Boll 20 (101).
ANNO 20 EDWARD I.
Monday next before the Feast of Conversion of S. Paid [25 Jan.].
Deumars (ROBERT, son of JOHN), "cotiler." To Cristiana
his mother his tenements in the parish of S. Mary Wolnoth.
No date.
Proclamation made, whereupon came Robert Deumars, oordcr,
who challenged the said testament for that the testator was not of
full age to make a testament and was non compos mentis.
Roll 21 (2).
Joynur (Jons LE). His house at Dounegate (or Douue-
gate) to be sold. No date.
Proclamation made, and no challenge.
Roll 21 (3).
Merslaund (Jons DK), Rector of the church of S. Leonard near
S. Martin le Grand. Bequest of rents in the parish of S. Botolph
without Aldridesgate, and in the parish of S. Clement de
Candlewystrate, for the maintenance of wax in the said church
of S. Leonard. To the vicars of the church of S. Martin le Grand a
pittance of half a mark. To the community of parish priests 1 of
1 This commnnitv was frequently the the aforesaid John in the parish of
object of charitable gifts. Is.tbHla 8. Magdalen de Melkstrete, which the
liokrel as we have seen, by her will same Isabella had by deed granted t
(enrolled ivara p 49) gave it certain the community, and for which the s
rents in Bassieshawe; and elsewhere Kir William had beenobliged to distrain.
tlin-e is recorded an agreement made This led to a suit in the Busting of
botwwMi John de Assheby and Mr Common Pleas, which however , w,
William the parson of 8. Mary Wol- amicably settled by John de Asshebj
noth, described as "Mtam-iar of the out-ring a oognorit, and the said
community of parish <-ha|,hins of the ! William on behalf of himself and I h.s
of London," rrspec.t inj: certain successors foregoing all arrears (Lett
ren'i.- is.-uing from the tenement of Book B, fol. 85 b).
104 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
^ jOn( ^ on a pittance of ten shillings annual rent. Bequest of
rents for the maintenance of the fabrics of the great church of
S. Paul and of the chapel of S. Mary of S. Paul, charged on a
tenement in the parish of S. Nicholas Shambles. A bequest also
to the chapel of S. Margaret de Woxebrege for lighting the
Blessed Mary. No date.
Proclamation made : no claim or challenge.
Eoll 21 (4).
Norhampton (THOMAS DE). To Alice his wife his house in the
parish of S. Mary Magdalen in the Old Fish Market for life, with
remainder to Thomas Smehirst, son of Johanna his sister.
No date. Roll 21 (5).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Valentine [14
Meriner (JoHN LE). Land near the house of Nicholas de
Norhampton to be sold if necessary to pay his debts. To Robert
Pa and Alice, wife of the same, the reversion of certain houses
after the decease of Beatrix his wife. No date.
Proclamation made, and no opposition or challenge.
Roll 21 (8).
Cosin 1 (PETER). Bequest of rents in Dounegate for the
maintenance of a chantry in the church of All Hallows at the
Hay. To Margery his wife his capital messuage in the said
parish of All Hallows, with chapel and herbary, for life. To
Ydonea his daughter rents in Candlewistrate towards Estchep
and in Dounegate. To Thomas, Henry, and Joyce his sons
houses and rents in the parishes of S. Mary Magdalen near
Oldefistrate and S. Stephen de Walebrock, in Crockereslane, at
Dounegate, at S. Botolph, 2 Winchester, Douay, Ipre, and else-
where. To Agnes, daughter of Roger de Paris and of Alice, wife
of the same, who was a daughter of the testator by Johanna
Strarie, his former wife, rents in Winchester. No date.
Proclamation made, and nobody challenged.
Roll 21 (16).
1 One of this name served the office of
Sheriff in 1273, when he was convicted
of taking a bribe for allowing a baker to
escape who had been seized in order that
his weights might be tested. Where-
upon he was fined twenty pounds (of
silver), and deposed from office. The
family doubtless gave the name to
" Cosines Lane," situate near the ancient
Steelyard in Dowgate.
" Boston, co. Lincoln.
COL'KT OF HUST1XO, LONDON.
105
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.].
Uggel (WILLIAM). To Matilda his wife for life all his houses
in the parish of S. Sepulchre without Newegate ; remainder to
his children and the survivor of them ; remainder to pioua uses.
No date. Roll 21 (26).
Flaoners 1 (CRISTIANA LA). Her tenement to be sold for paying
her debts and for pious uses for the good of her soul and the soul
of William her former husband. Robert le Lanedman, the late
husband of the testatrix, is mentioned as one of her executors.
No date.
Whereupon came William le Fannere (or Vannere), who chal-
lenged the said testament, saying that the testatrix held the above
tenement only for life. Subsequently the aforesaid William came
and challenged the testament, and said that the testatrix had
a husband at the time of making the testament, and so (wai)
sub virga, 3 &c. Therefore he says the testament is void.
Roll 21 (27).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope \12 March],
Hungrie (WALTER DE). To Alice his wife his tenement in the
parish of S. Botolph without Aldridesgate for life ; remainder
over to Peter his son, and to Isabella and Cecilia his daughters,
in successive tail. Also to his said wife rents in the parish of
S. Vedast in Chepe for life, with remainder to William his son.
No date. Roll 21 (30).
Monday next after the Feast of Invention of H. Cross [3 May}.
Thele (WILLIAM DE), merchant. To Alice his wife houses in
the parish of Wolcherhawe for life, with remainders to Thomas
his son, and Isabella, Alice, and Johanna his daughters. No date.
Roll 21 (40).
Ingolthorp (THOMAS DE), Bishop of Rochester. To Roger
de Hintlesham, his esquire, rents in the parish of S. Nicholas
Shambles and elsewhere, charged with payment of a portion of
A.D.
1291 2.
1 Riley suggests that a " Flaoner "
was a maker of flans or flanns, a light
cake, not unlike a pancake (' Memorials,'
Introd., p. xxi).
3 An unusual expression to represent
a woman as being (in the language of
the civil law) in MUM n'ri.
AD
1299.
106 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. the same to the Prior and Convent of Kochester annually for
1292
his obit. No date.
Ralph do Sandwych, Gustos of the City of London, and William do
Hereford and William Bettoyne, Aldermen, examined the witnesses.
Eoll 21 (45).
Garlecmongger (LuKE LE). To Walter his eldest son tene-
ments in the parishes of S. Mary de la Hulle and S. Margaret
and S. Andrew at Estchip. To Leticia his wife all his tenements
and free rents in the parishes of S. Michael aforesaid (sic),
S. Magnus, and S. Leonard in Estchep for life, with remainders
to Walter his youngest son and Juliana his daughter in suc-
cessive tail ; remainder to Walter his eldest son. Also to his
said wife his free rent in S. Laurence Lane in the Jewry.
No date. Eoll 21 (46).
Memmes or Mymmes (JonN DE), clerk. -To Matilda his wife
his houses in the parish of S. Mildred for life, with remainder to
his children Elyseus, Margery, and Elicia. To the said Elyseus
his shop in the parish of S. Mary de Colcherch. Also to the said
children the reversion of houses formerly belonging to Thomas
de Mimmes, his father, in Conohop Lane, 1 after the decease of
William his brother without an heir of his body. No date.
Roll 21 (51).
Monduy the Morrmv of the Feast of H. Trinity [1 June"].
Dreyton (ROGER DE), clerk. His houses called " La Coppede-
halle " 2 in the parish of S. John de Walebrock to be sold and the
money given to the poor. No date. Roll 21 (55).
Knytes (AMICIA LA). To Peter her son all her tenements in
the parish of S. Mary atte Hulle except a void place called
" la Wodehawe," which is to be sold by her executors for pious
uses. No date. Roll 21 (60).
Pikeman (ADAM), " pessoner." 3 His house in Candlewystrate
1 In the parish -of 8. Mildred in the
Poultry. It is said to have derived its
name from a sign of three conies (rabbits)
over a poulterer's shop (Strype's Stow,
book iii. p. 32). In it was a chapel dedi-
cated to the Virgin (supra, pp. 41,43).
1 See note supra, p. 71,
3 Fishmonger.
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 107
to be sold, and forty pounds out of the proceeds to be paid * n -
to Edward Love kin. A piece of land opposite his dwelling-house
in the parish of S. Clement to be sold. To Edith his wife his
term in houses in the street of Billingesgate ; and to Eva de
Gyseburne a shop quit of all demands. No date.
Roll 21 (61).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct."].
Taillour (PHILIP LE). Bequest of rents in the parish of
S. Michael de Pateraostercherch, in Soperlane, and elsewhere
for the maintenance of chantries and wax in the said church
of S. Micha^, and for providing shoes for the poor of London in
commemoration of his obit. To Sabine his wife houses and rents
in the above parish, as well as in the parishes of S. John de
Walebrock, S. Mary de Bothawe, S. Nicholas Hakim, S. Mary de
Aldermaricherche, S. Mildred near " Conhop," and elsewhere, for
life, with remainders over to Henry and John his sons. To
Margery, Johanna, and Elena his daughters, nuns at Clerkene-
we[ll], divers rents in the parish of Aldermaricherche and near
Holeburn Bridge. No date.
Proclamation made, and the testament challenged [by some person
not named], who claimed houses and shops at Billingesgate which
the testator had devised to Sabine his wife for life, with remainder
to John his son.
Roll 21 (66).
Monday the Morrow of tfie Feast of All Soids \2 Nov."].
Blundel (WILLIAM). His tenement in the parish of S. Alphege
to be sold to fulfil his testament. To Walter Blundel, his
brother, his shop in Westchep, parish of S. Pancras. No date.
Proclamation made, and no challenge.
Roll 21 (77).
Canoun (REGINALD). To Sir William de Hereford one mark
annual rent. To Margery his wife he leaves the guardianship
of his heir. To the canons of S. Bartholomew certain rents.
No date.
Proclamation made, and no challenge.
Roll 1>1 (78).
108 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. ANNO 21 EDWARD I.
1993-3.
Monday next before Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.'].
Hauteyn (WALTER). To Alice his wife, a nun of S. Sepulchre's, 1
Canterbury, his dwelling-house and rents upon Cornhull for life,
with remainder to his heirs. To Beatrix, Johanna, and Elyanora
his daughters a house upon Cornhull; and to Thomas his son
a house in Colemannestrete. No date.
Proclamation made, and no opposition.
Roll 22 (1).
Juvene (JOHN LE). To Juliana his wife his house near the
house of Walter le Wyte for life, with remainder to Juliana and
Nicholaa his daughters. No date. Roll 22 (7).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.'].
Carecter (JoHN LE). To Cecilia his wife his capital messuage,
a grange, and shops, with various rents for life ; remainder to
Andrew and Robert his sons in successive tail. No date.
Proclamation made, and no opposition.
Roll 22 (21).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mark, Evangelist [%5 April],
Rocheford (MARGERY DE), late wife of Guy de Rocheford, Knt.
All her houses in Smethefeud without Neugate to be sold for
pious uses. No date.
Proclamation made, and no opposition.
Roll 22 (25).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [_18 Oct.'].
Le Faunt or Lenfaunt (WILLIAM). To Alice his wife his house
near the church of S. Swythun for life, with remainder to William
his servant and Roger the testator's brother. Three houses and
a shop in the parish of S. Swythun, at the corner of the lane, to
be sold for pious uses. No date.
Proclamation made, and no opposition ; administration granted to
the executors of immovable goods.
Roll 22 (32).
Trog (WILLIAM). To Gilbert his apprentice his southern shop
1 A Benedictine nunnery founded by Archbishop Anselm, circa A.D. 1100.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
109
in the street of S. Laurence in the Jewry, and to Agnes his
daughter his northern shop, subject to a charge for masses in the
church of S. Laurence. A tenement and shops at Lotheberi to
be sold to fulfil his testament. To Olive his wife his tenement
in the parish of S. Margaret de Patins for life. To Adam Trog
the tenement at Lotheberi which he gave to the said Adam in
frank-marriage with Alice his daughter. No date.
Administration granted to the executors ; proclamation made, and
no opposition.
Roll 22 (33).
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct.'].
Cheverler (LAURENCE LE). To Margery his wife his house in
the parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate, near the Red Cross, for
life, with remainder to pious uses. No date. Roll 22 (49).
Long (PETER, son of JOHN LE). To Walter de Bredstrate,
his mother's husband, a certain tenement in the parish of All
Hallows de Bredstrate, formerly belonging to his said father,
to hold until the said Walter shall have received all that is due
to him from the testator 1 ; also the reversion of the same after
the decease of his said mother, to hold to the said Walter and
his heirs, namely, William and Falk, brothers of the testator.
No date. Roll 22 (52).
Subery (MASTER REGINALD DE), clerk. All his houses and
rents in the City of London and suburbs to be sold for the
maintenance of chantries. No date.
Proclamation made, whereupon came William de Brayford, who
challenged the said testament, inasmuch as a certain tenement in
the parish of 8. Brigid which he claimed was mortgaged to one
William de Enefeud, who sold it to the testator.
Roll 22 (53).
Vyne (HENRY DE LA). To Mabel his wife his tenement in
1 This devise is not unlike what used
to be known as a rttnm radium, in which
the owner of an estate, in consideration
for money lent, conveyed it to the lender,
upon condition that as soon as he, the
lender, should have repaid himself oat
of the rents and profits of the land both
principal and interest, the debtor might
re-enter. It has now apparently become
obsolete.
A.D.
1293.
110 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Fridaystrate for life, and after her decease the same to be sold
293- by her executors. No date. Eoll 22 (54).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Martin \11 Nov.'].
Wynton (NICHOLAS DE). To Margery his daughter his capital
house in the street of Cornhell in the parish of S. Christopher, and
rents in the parishes of S. Magnus and S. Laurence de Candel-
wystrete. To Idonea his daughter his houses in the parishes of
S. Nicholas Hakun and S. James de Orarlekheth, in S. Martin
Orgar Lane, and in the parish of S. Laurence. To John his son
the residue of his rents in the City of London, charged with debts
and funeral expenses. No date. Eoll 22 (64).
Hardel (ROYSIA). Her house in the parish of S. Bartholomew
the Less to be sold. No date.
Proclamation made, and no opposition.
Eoll 22 (65).
Bentele (ANDREW DE), goldsmith. To Elizabeth his wife his
house in the parish of S. Michael de Hoggenelane for life, with
remainder to their children. No date. Roll 22 (68).
A . D . ANNO 22 EDWAED I.
1293- 4
Monday the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra [22 Feb.'].
Cokefeld (SiR EGBERT DE), Knt. His houses in London to be
sold to fulfil his testament. No date. Eoll 23 (3).
Chyngeford (WILLIAM DE). To Peter his son certain houses
without Alegate which he had with Alice his first wife ; re-
mainder to Juliana his wife for life ; remainder to pious uses. To
Muriel his daughter a certain house, the same to be sold for pious
uses if she should die under age. No date.
The said Peter de Chyngeford challenged the said testament, for
that the testator held a certain tenement without Alegate for life by
demise of the aforesaid Peter.
Eoll 23 (4).
Bret (EGBERT LE). To Agnes his wife his houses in the parish
of S. John Zacharie and his shop in Westchep, parish of S. Mat-
COURT OP HUSTINIi, LONDON. Ill
(hew de Fridaystrete, for lift-, with remainder to William his son. AD-
To Isabella his daughter, a nun of Stratford, rents on Cornhull.
No date. Roll 23 (5).
Hadleye (JOHN DE). To Isabella his wife his capital tenement
in the parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower for life, so long as
she remain unmarried, otherwise the same to be sold, saving to
her thereout the third part of her dower, 1 and the residue de-
voted to pious uses. To John and Adam, his sisters' children, a
tenement in the same parish. To Margery his niece a house
in the lane of S. Margaret atte Patynes. To Nicholas de Had-
leye, his late apprentice, a tenement in the parish of All Hallows
de Fancherch, charged with observing his obit for two years in the
said church. No date. Roll 23 (7).
Lambyn (ROBERT), fishmonger. To Johanna his wife his
newly built dwelling-house near the Thames, instead of dower of
his adjoining bakehouse, which he leaves to Edmund his eldest
son, together with houses in Gernemue a and Suthwerk ; the
said Edmund pledging himself on oath to take nothing of the
testator's lands, &c., in the county of Kent in the vills of Dorte-
ford and Wylmiton. To Alice his daughter two shops near the
church of S. Magnus ; and to John his younger son rent in
the Tanners' seld in Westchep. No date. Roll 23 (10).
Long (ROBERT). To Alexandria his wife his tenement in the
parish of S. Martin near Ludgate for life, with remainder to
Katherine, wife of Adam de Hallingeberi. To Robert his son
rents in Old Change, parish of S. Vedast, and in the parish of
S. Dunstan " Est," for life. No date. Roll 23 (18).
Kent (JOHN DE), fishmonger. To Agnes his wife a portion
of his shop in the parish of S. Magnus for life. No date.
Roll 23 (19).
Stokfys (JOHN). To Lucy his wife a tenement in Synechene-
strate, 3 parish of All Hallows de Berkyngecherch. No date.
Roll 23 (20).
1 See note rujtra, p. 65.
3 Yarmouth.
* More often spelt " Sinethenestrate "
or " Sivethenestratc," now Seething
Lane.
112 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Denys (JOHN), baker. To Margaret his wife his house, bought
of Nicholas de Solario, for life, with remainder to his children.
No date. Roll 23 (21).
Cantebrige (STEPHEN DE), merchant. To Matilda his wife
his capital messuage in the parish of S. Leonard near S. Martin
le Grand, devised to him by Eeginald his father, for life so long
as she remain a widow ; remainder to Thomas his son. Also
to the said Thomas a house which he received from Ralph his
brother in the parish of S. John Zachary. To Stephen his son
shops in Gordrunlane. 1 To Idonea his daughter houses occupied
by Idonea his mother in the said parish of S. Leonard, and another
house and rents in the street of S. Vedast in the same parish.
No date. Roll 23 (23).
Monday next be/we the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 MarcK],
Farindon 2 (WILLIAM DE). To Isabella his wife all his tenements
within the City of London and suburbs for life, with remainder
to Nicholas 3 his son-in-law (genero) and Isabella his daughter
and the heirs of the body of his said daughter. No date.
Proclamation made, and no opposition.
Roll 23 (35).
Hetirsete (EDMUND DE). To John de la Penne and Johanna,
wife of the same, rents in Old Fistrete, parish of S. Mary Mag-
dalen. To Elena his wife his tenement upon Cornehull, parish of
S. Michael, for life. No date.
Proclamation made, whereupon came the said Elena and chal-
lenged three messuages in the said parish of 8. Michael upon
1 Gutter Lane.
" Gave the name to the Ward of
Faringdon or Farndone, formerly called
the Ward of Ludgate and Newgate, the
aldermanry of which was released to
such a deed is to be found in these
Rolls ; and that on this account, no less
than because he also married Isabella,
the daughter of William de Farndone,
as will be seen later on, he took the
him by John, son of Ralph le Fevre, by name of Farndone (Stow's ' Survey,"
deed enrolled in 1281-2 Hust. Roll 13 Strype's ed., 1720, book iii. p. 124).
(57).
3 Frequently miscalled son of William
de Farndone. It is more than probable
that he is identical with Nicholas, son
of Ralph le Fevre, to whom William de
Farndone is stated by Antony Munday
to have granted the aldermanry, anno
His will is dated and enrolled in the
year 1334 (and not 1361, as stated by
Stow) ; and he appears to have been
buried before the altar of S. Dunstan in
the new work of S. Paul's Cathedral, and
not in S. Peter's Church in Cheap, as
stated by the same chronicler (Hist.
21 Edward I., although no record of [ MSS. Commission, Ninth Report, p. 3 b).
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 113
Cornehull, which William do Sancto Goronomo, her father, gave to A.D.
her in fraiik-inarriago ; and also claimed one third of tho above rents.
Roll 23 (36).
Batour 1 (THOMAS LE) de Ix>dingeberi. To Cuatance his wife
his principal house upon Ixxlingeberi for life, with remainder
to Thomas his son. To the same Thomas his houses in the
parish of S. Brigid beyond Flete bridge, and rents in the parishes
of S. Olave in Colchirchlane and S. Michael de Bassieshawe.
No date.
Proclamation made, and no opposition.
Roll 23 (37).
Monday next before F. of Annunciation of V. Mary \2B Mardi].
Hakeneye (OsuERT DE), S woolmonger. To Avice his wife his
tenement in the parish of S. Andrew Hubert towards the Tower
of London for life, with remainder to Matthew, son of William.
No date. Roll 23 (46).
Lou (RALPH LE). To Mabel his wife his tenement in the
parish of S. Michael upon Cornhull for life ; remainder to William
his son. Also to the said William his tenement at Fencherch.
No date.
The testament challenged by William de Evere, on the ground that
the testator had but a life interest in tho above tenement in the
parish of S. Michael, and that the reversion was in him, the said
William.
Roll 23 (47).
Stones (THOMAS DE), merchant. To Alice, wife of Thomas
de Farndone, his solar in Westchepe and certain rents in the
parishes of H. Trinity the Less and S. Andrew de Holebourne,
charged with an annuity of forty shillings to Isabella his sister,
and subject to a condition that the said Alice make no
claim upon his lands and tenements in the vills of "San* "'and
Stanewelle. To Richard de Meldebourne, his apprentice,
his term in houses in " Sanynglane," 4 together with a certain
chamber in Westchep, containing an aumbry, 6 two chests, and
a counter. 8 No date. Roll 23 (48).
1 Beater of cloths, or clothworker.
1 In the margin called Osbcrt "le
I nncr "('.''., (lie woolmonger).
3 Sanes (?), for Staincs, co. Middlesex.
VOL. I.
4 Staining Lane.
' Almariulum, or cupboard.
e Compntnrium, translated by Rilcy
' cupboard " (' Memorials,' p. 124).
114
CALENDAB OF WILLS,
AD.
1294.
Monday next after F. of Annunciation of V. Mary [25 March~\.
Tymbermonger (ROBERT). To Sibil his wife his house which
he received from John le Meryner, his father, in the parish of
S. Michael de Quenheth, for life, with remainder to Geoffrey his
son. No date. Roll 23 (57).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of S. James, Apostle [35 July].
Duket (JOHANNA). Her tenement in the parish of S. Mary
de Bothawe to be sold, and ten pounds of silver out of the proceeds
to be paid to Sir William de Patworthe, rector of the church
of S. Olave near London Wall, the residue being distributed for
the good of her soul. No date.
Proclamation made, and no opposition.
Roll 23 (59).
Batour (ROGER LE). To Stephen de Colemannestrate his
tenement at Lotheberi, and in default of heirs the same to be sold
for pious uses. Rents at Grarscherch, at Estchep, and in the parish
of S. Olave in the Jewry to be devoted to a chantry for three
years next after his decease. No date. Roll 23 (65).
Cros (JOHN), fishmonger. To Thomas Cros a shop in the
parish of S. Magnus the Martyr in Brugestrate. To Walter Cros
his term in certain houses. To William his servant a shop ; and
to Henry le Cornur and Nicholas, brother of the same, his term
in a shop held by him of the " Brugeshusee." 1 No date.
Roll 23 (87).
ANNO 23 EDWARD I.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Edmund, King [20 Nov.'].
Lovetot (SiR JOHN DE), Knt., sen. To Johanna his wife all his
houses in Timberhethe, 2 London, for life, with remainders to
Margaret his daughter and Adam his son. No date.
Proclamation made, and no challenge.
Roll 24 (1).
1 Bridgehouse, a house upon or near
London Bridge, which gave the name to
what is known as the Bridgehouse estate.
2 Timber Hith or Timber Street, so
called from timber being brought to
land and warehoused there, situate in
the parish of S. Mary Somers Hith
(i, e, t Somerset).
COURT OF HUSTINO, LONDON. 1 1 .")
Paneter 1 (MASTER ROBERT LE). His tenement in the parish of A-D-
S. .Michael I'aternostercherch to be sold, and one moiety of the
proceeds to be devoted to chantries in the churches of S. Mart in
in the Vintry, S. Michael Paternostercherche, and S. Antonin, and
the other to providing tunics and shoes for poor widows and others
in the City and neighbourhood. No date. Roll 24 (3).
Roua (JOHN LE). His tenement in the parish of S. Margaret
de Briggestrete and his land in the parish of S. Botolph without
Billyngesgate to be sold for the payment of certain charges, and
for the maintenance of a chantry in the said church of S. Mar-
garet. To Juliana his wife his capital tenement and rents in
the said parish of S. Margaret for life, with remainder to
Johanna his daughter; and in default of heirs the same to be
sold for pious uses. No date.
And afterwards came John, son of William le Rous, and
challenged the said testament, inasmuch as ho claimed certain
tenements mentioned in the said testament, and put in a plea of
mart d'anceslor, as appears in the Koll of Pleas 2 for that day.
Roll 24 (4).
Toundur 3 (WILLIAM LE). His houses in the parish of All
Hallows de Berkincherche to be sold, and one third of the
proceeds to go to Cristiana his wife, and the residue to be divided
equally among his children. No date. Roll 24 (5).
Vyel (JOHANNA), daughter of John Vyel, senior. To William
de St. Alban, clerk, who formerly was with Isabella her
sister, rents near the church of S. Mary Magdalen at the
Old Fish Market and in the Saddlery, Westchepe, 4 a portion
of which formerly belonged to Isabella her sister, charged with
providing a chantry for one year after her decease. To Sir John
de Chyvele, chaplain, for life, rents in Bredstrete in the parish
of S. Mildred, formerly belonging to William Vyel, her brother.
To the Prioress and Convent of Stratford rents in the same street,
aud a pittance on the day of her anniversary and that of her
1 Or baker.
3 IMiiln loeutorio. The Rolls of Assize
of Novel Disseisin and Mort cl'Amvstor,
veil among the City archives,
api>ear only to extend from A.D. 1330 In
1434.
1 Or Shearman, one who shears the
nap of cloth.
* In Helena de Wcitchepe.
116 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A-D. father, so that they perform the service for the dead on the day
of receiving the pittance. Should this legacy be opposed by the
king or any one else by reason of any statute, 1 the said rent is to
be realized and the proceeds given in its stead. No date.
Whereupon came Isabella de Basinges and Johanna her sister,
and challenged the said testament, saying that the said Johanna
Vyel had only a life interest in the above tenements.
Koll 24 (13).
Chalycer (Joim LE), of the parish of S. Martin de Ludgate.
Bequest of two shillings rent of his house situate in the said
parish for the maintenance of a wax taper to burn before the
Cross in the said parish church. To Beatrice his wife houses
without Ludgate so long as she remain a widow, otherwise she
is to have her third part ; remainder after her decease to Oliver
and Eoland his sons and their heirs in succession, and in default
of such heirs to his three daughters. No date. Eoll 24 (15).
Bokerel (THEYNOT LE). His houses in Ismongerlane to be
sold, and the proceeds to be given to the poor for the good of his
soul. No date. Eoll 24 (16).
Tuler (EEGINALD LE). To Wymarkia his wife his messuage
in the parish of All Hallows de Berkingecherch for life;
remainder to the poor. No date. Eoll 24 (17).
St. Meynak (JOHN DE), of Engeleme. 2 As he cannot himself
write, Fretheric de Luka at his request writes this his last will
as follows : His soul he commends to God, and his body to be
buried by the Friars Minors 3 of London. All his goods, his chases
in possession and in action, he leaves to Sire Iter Bochard, his
uncle, with directions to recover all his goods and pay all his
debts, as will be found in his book in his chest, the keys of
which are in the custody of the Company of Luka. 4 This his
last will and his testament he wishes to take effect by way of
1 Magna Carta, 9 Hen. III. c. 36, and
the statute De Yiris Heligiosis, passed
in 1279 (7 Edw. I.), prohibited Religious
Houses and individuals buying, selling,
or receiving under pretence of a gift or
lease or any other title whatsoever, or
from appropriating in any manner, any
lands or tenements in mortmain, upon
pain of forfeiture.
2 Angoulime.
3 Franciscans or Grey Friars.
4 See note infra, p. 125.
COURT OF HUSTINO, LONDON. 117
testament, or if not, by way of codicil or by way of last will, as A.D.
it may best take effect. No date.
The above testament after examination was proclaimed in full
Husting, and there being no claim or opposition administration
was granted to the said Sir Iter.
Roll 24 (19).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Ch-egory, Pope [1% AfarcK]. .A?'.
Neve (WILLIAM LK), butcher. Rents in the parish of
S. Michael, London, to be sold for pious uses. To John his son
his shop in the parish of S. Leonard de Estchep. To Sabine his
sister his shop wherein he dwells. No date.
Gilbert Mulling and Oena his wife, who had brought a writ
of right against the testator for one shop with appurtenances in
London as belonging of right to the said Gena, challenged the said
testament for that the said William had devised the shop aforesaid
pendente lite.
Roll 24 (24).
Norwych (JoHN DE). To Gonnora his wife houses in the
parish of S. Michael de Hoggenelane in Wodestrate for life, with
power of sale if necessary, subject to the maintenance of a
chantry for two years. Certain houses in the parish of S. Nicholas
Hakun in Candelwykstrate to be sold to pay his debts. To his
mother other houses in the same parish for life, with remainder
to his next heirs. No date. Roll 24 (27).
Fitz Herbert (WILLIAM). To Margery de Thonderle, his sister,
rents in the parishes of S. Andrew Hubert in Estchep and S. Martin
Orgon (sic). To Christiana his sister the residue of his houses in
the said parish of S. Andrew as devised to her by the testament of
Herbert [de Winton] his father, proved in the rolls of the Common
Hall of London, 1 which he owns to have unjustly acquired. To
William, son of John le Seour, rents in the parish of S. Giles
without Crepelgate, with cellars and solars in the parish of
S. Laurence de Candelwykstrate. No date. Roll 24 (39).
Jordan (RALPH). To Alice his wife his house for life, and
after her decease the same to be sold, and two thirds of the
1 Enrolled tupra, p. 62.
118 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. proceeds to be devoted to pious uses, and the residue to go to
~ 8> John his son. No date. Roll 24 (40).
Cope (WALTER). Bequest for providing a light in the church
of S. Botolph without Alegate. To Agnes de Wyteby, his wife,
his tenement in the said parish of S. Botolph for life ; remainder
to pious uses. No date. Roll 24 (42).
Chaundeler (Jon\ LE), of the parish of S. Sepulchre without
Newgate. To Matilda his wife certain houses for life, with
remainder to Hugh his son ; to Petronilla his daughter houses
formerly belonging to Nicholas le Chaundeler; remainder in
default of heirs to pious uses. No date.
Whereupon came Peter de Wymburn and Matilda his wife, relict
of the testator, and challenged the said testament respecting a certain
tenement left to the said Matilda, inasmuch as the said tenement
had been acquired conjointly by the said John and Matilda, so that
the fee and right of the same ought to remain in the said Matilda.
Roll 24 (43).
Neuwerk (RICHARD DE). To Agnes his wife houses in Flete-
strate in the parishes of S. Brigid and S. Dunstan. To Beatrix
his daughter and to Matilda, daughter of Alexander de Neuwerk,
certain rents. No date.
The said Agnes came and in full Husting renounced the fee of the
said houses, and claimed only a life interest, and it was granted to
her. Whereupon came Alexander de Neuwerk and challenged the
testament of Itichard his father as being contrary to the custom of
the City, and even if it had been according to the custom, still it
would be invalid for throughout that year the testator was non compos
mentis. Moreover the tenements devised had been acquired to the
said llichard and Beatrice,' mother of the said Alexander, and their
heirs, and he had himself afterwards acquired the same by a certain
assize of the said Agnes. For these and other reasons he sought
that execution of the said testament should be refused.
Roll 24 (44).
Sket (JOHN). His house and shop in the parish of All Hallows
at the Hay to be sold by his executors for payment of debts, &c.,
and John atte Selde to be preferred as purchaser by half a mark
of silver. No date. Roll 24 (45).
Alan Pistor. To Katherine his wife for life messuages in
COURT OF HUSTINO, LONDON. 119
the parishes of S. Mary de Aldermarycherch and 8. Mildred de
Bredstrete, clmrged with certain payments to the rector, Ac.,
of the church of S. Mildred and to John de Gysorz ; remainder
over. No date. Roll 24 (46).
Somersete (THOMAS DE). To Alice his wife for life houses in
the parish of S. Botolph without Aldredesgate which he had by
demise of the Abbot of Kyrkestede, as also certain rents in the
same parish. His tenement without Barbekan in the said parish
to be sold to carry out his testament. To Katherine his daughter
in tail houses in the parish of S. Sepulchre without Neugate
in Old Lane. 1 No date.
Whereupon came Thomas de Vernon and challenged the said
testament, inasmuch as the testator devised his tenement in
Smethefeld for the marriage of his daughter, whereas the testator
held it only as a security (vadium) for raising forty shillings. 3 And
this is open to verification, Ac.
Roll 24 (47).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March"].
Cornhulle (STEPHEN DE). S To Mark de Christchurch, his
servant, a seld near the church of S. Mary le Bow. To Johanna
his sister, a nun of Scheppeye, one mark annual rent issuing from
the corner of Walebrock for life. No date. Roll 24 (49).
A.D.
1294 5.
Fothot or Vothot (MATILDA, late wife of ROGER). Her tenement
in Menchenelane to be sold according to the tenor of the
testament of the said Roger.* No date. Roll 24 (50).
Wynton (RALPH DE). To Kastanya his wife his capital
tenement in the parish of S. Andrew Huberd for life ; remainder
to Thomas his son in tail. To John and Robert his sons rents of
three shops in the Shambles opposite the church of S. Nicholas
without Neugate. Also to his said wife rents in Estchep, parish
of S. Leonard, for life ; remainder to Johanna and Isabella his
1 In \~iterilane (<>).
* See note tupra, p. 109.
' This will is enrolled on a schedule
annexed. A Stephen de Cornhill was
alderman of Bishopsgate Ward about
this time, and served the offio* of sheriff
in 1284-5.
Supra, p. 101.
120 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D 5. daughters. Bequests to the church of S. Andrew for maintaining
a lamp, for distribution to the poor, &c. No date.
Eoll 24 (55).
A.D. Monday next after the Octave of H. Trinity [29 May}.
Wandelesworthe (JoiiN DE). All his tenements in the parish
of S. Andrew de Holehurne to be sold, and one moiety of the
proceeds to go to Alice his wife and the other to be distributed
among the poor. No date.
Proclamation made, and no challenge nor opposition.
Eoll 24 (56).
Sirger 1 (WILLIAM LE). His house in the parish of S. Mary de
Aldermaricherche to be sold for payment of his debts. No date.
Proclamation made, and no challenge.
Roll 24 (58).
Evre (ROBERT DE), ironmonger. To Agnes his wife his
tenement in the parish of S. Mildred de Bredstrate near
Sporounelane 2 for life ; remainder to Richard his son. No date.
Roll 24 (69).
Sprot (WILLIAM), batur. 3 His tenement in the parish of
S. Michael de Basseyeshaghe to be sold. To Margery, wife of
Adam Trug, two shops without Aldresgate in the parish of
S. Botolph. No date. Roll 24 (71).
Lung (WALTER LE). His tenement in the parish of S. Magnus
to be sold. No date. Roll 24 (73).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Botolph \_17 June],
Pulsham (ROBERT DE). To Johanna, Matilda, and Juliana his
daughters rents in the parish of S. Peter de Westchepe, and
houses in the parish of S. Andrew de Castle Baynard. Thomas
de Fulsham to have the wardship of his said daughters until
they arrive at mature age. No date. Roll 24 (81).
Hattere (STEPHEN LE). To Johanna his wife his house and
1 Wax-chandler. ! p. 208), to which statement Riley takes
2 " Then is Spurenlane or Spwnrn
lane, now called Hvggen lane " (Stow's
' Survey,' btrype's ed., 1720, book iii.
exception (Introduction to ' Memorials,'
p. xx).
3 See note supra, p. 113.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 121
four shops for life if she remain a widow, otherwise she is to have A D.
but one third part and no more. After the decease of his said
wife the same to remain to William, Henry, and Johanna his
children in equal portions. No date. Koll 24 (82).
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct.~\.
Donstaple (THOMAS, son of THOMAS DE). To Adam de
Hallyngeberi his tenement in the parish of S. Michael de
Hoggenelane for one hundred marks sterling, whereof forty
marks he leaves to Emma his wife, and another forty marks for
the maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Botolph
without Aldresgate for a term of eight years after his decease.
No date. Roll 24 (83).
Mareschal (ANDREW LE). His house to be sold for pious uses.
No date. Roll 24 (84).
Elyot (THOMAS). The messuage which he inherited from
Elyas his brother to be sold by his executors. To Johanna his
wife his tenement in the parish of All Hallows de Berkynge-
cherche for life ; remainder to pious uses. No date.
Roll 24 (85).
Hauteville (WALTER DE). His large stone house near the
[house of the] Abbot of Colecestre to be sold, and certain jwy-
ments to be made out of the proceeds to Sir Thomas, the chaplain
of the church of S. George. To Alice his daughter and her heirs,
and to Alice de Sithingham, her mother, for life, certain houses,
&c. No date. Roll 24 (86).
Langeford (RALPH DE). To Agnes his wife his tenement in
Manionelane for life ; remainder to pious uses. No date.
Roll 24 (87).
Hakeburne (JOHN DE). To Isabella his wife a messuage, seld,
and shop in the parish of S. Matthew in Fridaystrate for life, and
after her decease the same to be sold to pay his debts and the
debts of John de Hakeburne, his brother. No date.
Roll 24 (97).
Blakene (ADAM). To Agnes his daughter his land with wharf
122
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D.
1296.
and house towards the Thames in the parish of All Hallows de
Berkingcherche, subject to a charge towards the maintenance of
a chaplain in the said church of All Hallows. To Katherine his
daughter a hall with chambers and house called " Wolhous " in
Sporiereslane 1 in the said parish ; and to Johanna his daughter
a tenement in Crokedelane, parish of S. Michael, subject to
similar charges towards the maintenance of the above chaplain.
To William and John his children a house and shops in the
street of Billingesgate in the parish of S. Dunstan, and other
shops and a garden in La, Tourstrate in the above parish of All
Hallows. Alice his wife mentioned as one of his executors.
No date. Roll 24 (100).
Travers (JOHANNA). Certain houses, wharf, and shops left
for maintenance of chantries. Her big stone hall and little stone
hall and two cellars called "Helle," 2 with wharf in the lane
called " Fatteslane," parish of S. James in the Vintry, to be sold
to pay her debts and funeral expenses. To John de Bloxham,
her clerk, shops and rents in the parishes of S. Michael le
Quern and All Hallows de Bredstrate. To Roger Cook (Gocus)
for life her best shop in the said parish of All Hallows. To
Dionisia, daughter of Stephen Aswy, and to William Viel, rents
for life in the same parish; and to Matilda her maid for life a
house in the parish of S. James aforesaid inhabited by Robert
Oygnoun. No date.
Proclamation made, and the testament challenged by Stephen
Aswy and Isabella his wife, who said that the tenements devised
belonged of right and inheritance to the said Isabella,
Roll 24 (101).
Bokerel (DiONisius). To William Viel, his servant, and to
Dionisia, daughter of Isabella his daughter, rents of a house
formerly belonging to Peter Grysors, his father, in Kirone-
lane. 3 No date. Roll 24 (102).
1 Afterwards called Water Lane
Koll 196 (4), anno 6 Edw. IV.
1 A house called Little Helle (parvum
Helle) in Fatteslane occurs in a deed
enrolled in 1343-Roll 70(130). It is
not an uncommon name for a tenement
in the City Records. There is also to be
found among the archives of S. Paul's
Cathedral a certificate of an admis-
sion to a chantry commonly called
" Helle " (Hist, MSS. Commission, Ninth
Report, p. 65 b).
3 Adjoining Soper Lane, near the
church of S. Michael Paternoster Royal.
COURT OF nUSTING, LONDON. i'2'. 1 ,
Norwis (TfiOMAS DE). To John de Pesemers all his houses A.D.
1 oat
in S. Laurence Lane in the Jewry, charged with the maintenance
of Juliana his wife. No date. Koll 24 (103).
Norman (HAMO). To Felicia his daughter for life, and to
Geoffrey Norman, his brother, rents in Distavelane and in the parish
of S. Mary de Abbeeherch in Candlewystrate. Neither the said
Felicia nor Robert his son and heir to alienate the said tenement
in Distavelane before coming to the age of twenty-four years.
No date. Roll 24 (106).
Scheleford (ELYAS DE). Two thirds of all his rents to be
devoted to pious uses. To Margaret his wife the other third
by way of dower for life ; remainder to pious uses. No date.
Roll 24 (107).
Mountagu (ADAM). To Felicia his wife his dwelling-house
for life ; remainder to his right heirs. Edith his sister to
continue to hold a certain house, paying rent to his said wife.
His house in Carterestrate to be sold to pay his debts. No date.
Roll 24 (108).
ANNO 24 EDWARD I. l.D.
13966.
Monday next before the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul \25 Jan.~\.
Abel, Rector of the church of Brumleye in the diocese of
Rochester. All his houses, rents, and garden near to S. Martin
le Grand in the parish of S. Nicholas Shambles to be sold by his
executors, according to the manner and custom of the City of
London, to carry out his last will, saving five marks sterling
annually for the maintenance of a chantry in the parish church
of Brumleye for the good of his soul and the souls of Alianora his
sister and others. No date.
Whereupon came Robert fitz Perin, and claimed the fee, right, and
seisin of certain tenements in the said parish of 8. Nicholas towards
Neugate devised by the said Abel ; also there came Giles de la
Garderobe, canon of the church of S. Martin le Grand, and claimed
a term in certain tenements devised.
Roll 25 (2).
Hadestok (WILLIAM DE). To Johanna his wife his capital
124 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A - D - house and garden for life ; remainder to Antony, son of Adam
de Bedyk, tailor, and of Johanna his wife, daughter of the
testator. Bequest of an annual rent of a house occupied by
John his brother, and of other houses in the parish of S. Michael
Queenhithe, for maintenance of a chantry. No date.
Roll 25 (4).
Cornur (MATILDA, daughter of CLEMENT LE). To Margery
her sister land and houses in the parish of S. Dunstan West,
towards the Bar of the New Temple. No date. Roll 25 (5).
Warewyk (SiMOX DE), in Holeburnestrete. To Matilda his
wife his messuage at Holeburne so long as she remain a widow ;
remainder to pious uses, saving to her her dower for life.
Certain rents to be sold and distributed for the good of his soul
and the soul of Cristina his former wife. No date.
Roll 25 (7).
Kent (THOMAS DE), fishmonger. To Margery his wife his
tenement in the parish of S. Botolph near Billingesgate for life ;
remainder to pious uses. Should the said Margery wish to enter
any religious house the same to be sold, and one half of the
proceeds to be given to the said Margery for her maintenance,
and the rest to be devoted to pious uses. No date.
Roll 25 (11).
Gloucestre (ADAM DE), Rector of Farendon 1 in the diocese of
Winchester. Half a mark rent without Neuwegate to be sold
for pious uses. No date. Roll 25 (15).
Basseyeshawe (ROBERT DE). To Beatrix his wife houses in
the parish of S. Michael de Basseyeshawe for life ; remainder
to Alice, Margery, and Johanna his daughters and the heirs of
their bodies in equal portions, with cross remainders. No date.
Roll 25 (17).
Staundon (ROBERT DE). His capital messuage in the parish
of S. Laurence at Ebegate to remain in the hands of Master
Gerard de Staundon until the said Gerard shall have repaid
himself the twenty marks due by the testator ; 2 remainder to
Elyas his son. To Boydin his son and to Nicholaa his daughter
1 Co. Berks. 2 See note mpra, p. 109.
COURT OK HUSTING, LONDON. 125
rents in the parish of S. Botolph at Retheresgate ; remainder to A.D.
pious uses. No date. Roll 25 (23).
William the King's Paneter. 1 To Petronilla his wife his
capital tenement at Byllingesgate for life ; remainder to John
his eldest son, to whom he leaves all his other rents and
tenements in London. No date. Roll 25 (27).
Peverel (WILLIAM). To Alice his daughter all his houses
in Phelipeslane in the parish of S. Alphege near Crepelgate ;
remainder in default of heirs to charitable uses. No date.
Roll 25 (28).
Monday next before Feast of Purification of V. Mary [3 Feb."].
Chaundeler (REGINALD LE). To William his son and Agnes,
wife of the same, shops near the church of S. Michael le Quern
over against the gate of S. Paul's Churchyard. No date.
Roll 25 (29).
Dagge (ROBERT). To Isabella and Alice his daughters rent
of tenement in the parish of S. Stephen upon Walebrok near the
tenement of the merchants of Luka.* No date. Roll 25 (30).
Arblastere (FLORENCE, late wife of RALPH LE). To Alice her
daughter, and Robert, son of the said Alice, a house in the parish
of S. Magnus, London. No date. Roll 25 (35).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Valentine \_H Feb."].
Huntingfeld (MASTER GODWYN DE). To Alesia his wife houses
and rent of a tenement called " le brodedore * in the parish of
S. Sepulchre without Newegate. No date.
And inasmuch as the said Godwyn had, contrary to the form
and custom of the City, devised rents and tenements to the heirs of
Alesia his wife, the said Alesia came and renounced the fee so
left to her, and claimed to hold the said rent and tenement for life
by the law and custom of the City ; and it was granted to her.
Roll 25 (41).
1 Or baker. certain other houses, for the repairs of
2 Known as the Society or Company the bridge over the Walbrook called
of Lucca (*npra, p. 116). They are re- { " Uorshoe bridge," of which mention
corded in 12U1 as being tenants of a has been already made in the will of
house which was liable, jointly with | William de Dunstaple (mpra, p. 32).
12G CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Ferbras (THOMAS). To Johanna his wife his house in the
161 parish of S. Laurence de Candelweckestrate for life ; remainder
to her heirs. To Stephen his son his house in the parish of
S. Martin Orgar. To Sarah his daughter houses in the parish
of S. Andrew Huberd. No date.
And inasmuch as the said Thomas devised his house in the parish
of S. Laurence to the heirs of his said wife after her decease,
contrary to the form and custom of the City, the said Johanna came
and claimed only a life interest therein, and renounced the residue ;
and her petition was granted.
Roll 25 (42).
Munden (STEPHEN DE), goldsmith. To Margery his wife rents
in Corduuanerestrete, parish of S. Mary le Bow, for life ;
remainder to the heirs of the testator's body, saving an annuity
of six shillings to his brother Peter de Munden, of the Order of
S. Mary of Mount Carmel, 1 for a term of six years. No date.
Eoll 25 (43).
Harding (WILLIAM). To Alice his wife his tenement in the
parish of S. Peter de Bradestrate for life ; remainder to his next
heir begotten of his said wife. No date. Roll 25 (44).
Blund (RALPH LE). To Matilda his wife, daughter of Peter
fitz Alan, his house in the parish of S. Edmund, King and
Martyr, and all his rents small and great, within the City of
London and without, but so that his three daughters Matilda,
Johanna, and Matilda (sic), nuns of Halywell, together with
Dame Elizabeth, sister of his said wife, shall have an annuity
of four pounds sterling out of the said rents. After the decease
of his said wife certain rents in the parishes of S. Mary de
Wlcherchehawe and All Hallows de Bredstrate to be devoted to
a chantry in the conventual church of H. Trinity, 2 of which Alan
his wife's brother is a canon. No date.
Whereupon came the aforesaid Matilda and renounced the fee and
right of the above lands, tenements, and rents, and claimed only a life
interest therein ; and it was allowed her in form of her petition.
Roll 25 (49).
1 Carmelite or White Friars, whose
church (and not that of S. Dunstan West,
as inadvertently stated iupra, p. 101,
note) was enlarged by the bounty of
John Lovekin.
2 The Priory of H. Trinity within
Aldgate, founded by Matilda, wife of
Henry I. The prior for the time being
was ex I'fficia an alderman of the City.
COURT OF HU3TINO, LONDON. 127
Monday next before the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra [22 Feb.]. A.p.
1295 u.
Newerk (ALEXANDER DE). To Matilda his wife his tenement
in the parish of S. Brigid de Fletestrate for life ; remainder to
Matilda his daughter. His tenement in the parish of S. Dunstan
in Flete Street to be sold. No date. Roll 25 (54).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Mary Magdalen [22 July}. *,
Heston (CLEMENT DE). To Matilda his wife his dwelling-house
in the parish of S. Mary Magdalen near the Old Fish Market,
also his shop in the street of the Old Fish Market. No date.
Roll 25 (Cl).
Aumodesham (EDMUND DE). Bequest to the fabric of the
church of S. Martin and to the house of S. Elena. 1 To Gilbert
de Herlawe, fishmonger, a house near the said church of S. Martin.
To Alice his wife the residue of his tenements ; remainder in
default of heirs to pious uses for the good of his soul, and the
souls of Edith his [former] wife and others, saving to Alice his
mother for life annually one sur-coat, price four shillings, at
Michaelmas, and one pair of shoes, price eightpence ; and at
Easter one pair of shoes of the same price. No date.
Whereupon came Alice do Storteford, John de Shorne, and Isabella
bis wife, and put their claim upon the said testament, which claim
they would support with evidence at the proper time.
Roll 25 (71).
Kent (RICHARD DE). To John Runceval all his houses in
London whereof he had been seised by the said John. No date.
Whereupon came Sabine, wife of Kit-hard Malemeyns, and chal-
lenged the testament, inasmuch as her late husband died seised
as of fee and right of the messuage so left by the said liichard
de Kent to John Ilunceval, and she had been similarly so seised
of the same from the decease of her said husband up to the present
time.
Roll 25 (75).
Montague (FELICIA, late wife of ADAM DE). Her houses in
the parish of S. Mary Magdalen near the Old Fish Market to
be sold to pay her debts and those of her husband ; and John
1 8. Helen's, BUhopsgate.
128 CALENDAK OF WILLS,
A - D - de Montague, her late husband's brother, to be preferred purchaser
by half a mark. No date.
Whereupon came the said John de Montague and challenged the
said testament, inasmuch as the testatrix had acquired from her
late husband only a life interest in the said house.
Roll 25 (76).
Gisorcio (JOHN DE). To Margery his wife rents in the parish
of S. Mary atte Axe for life. To Anketin his son a wharf upon
Walebrok, charged with an annuity of seventeen pounds sterling
to the said Margery for life. To Thomas his son his New Hall
in the parish of S. Mildred in Bredstrete, with a similar charge
of twenty marks. To Henry his son rents in S. Laurence Lane
near Guildhall. To Beatrice his daughter a shop in the market of
Westchepe ; to Mabel his daughter tenements and rents in Brade-
strete, without Crepelgate, in Breggestrete, and in Basseieshawe ;
to Johanna his daughter rents near La Ledenehalle 1 in Garscherch
Street, and also at the corner of Bredstrete ; and to Isabella his
daughter rents at La Heywarwe. His aforesaid wife to hold
his dwelling-house, according to the custom of the City of London,
so long as she remain a widow. To John his son and heir all
his rents and tenements not herein disposed of. No date.
Boll 25 (84).
ANNO 25 EDWARD I.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Katherine, Virgin \25 Nov.'].
Castle (BARTHOLOMEW DE), Rector of the church of Holebech
in the diocese of Lincoln. To Sir William de Carleton his houses
in the parish of S. Mary de Aldermannebury for life ; remainders
to Bartholomew and Hamo his nephews ; remainder to pious
uses. Also to the said Bartholomew his nephew tenements and
rents in the parish of Basseyeshawe ; and to Dame Sarah his
niece his rents and tenements in the Moor 2 without Crepelgate.
No date.
Proclamation made, and no opposition.
Roll 26 (9).
1 This is probably one of the earliest
records of Leadenhall. Riley draws at-
tention to a " very early mention " of
it in 1320, and points out various uses
to which it had been put before it
eventually was turned into a market
(' Memorials,' p. 138, note).
2 Bee note nipra, p. 10.
COURT OF HUSTIMi, LONDON. 129
Horn (KDMITMI). To Margaret his wife his house and shops **>.
in (he parish of S. Uotolph at Retheresgate for life, saving to
her one third part of all his other houses and rents within the
City of London, and the reversion of those descending to Thomas
liis son in the event of his dying under age; remainder to
the maintenance of chantries in the churches of S. Michael de
Crokedelane and S. Magnus near London Bridge. Release of
certain shops to Agnes, late wife of John de Kent. No date.
Proclamation made, and no challenge.
Roll 26 (12).
Ledrede (RICHARD DE). To Juliana his wife one moiety of
his houses for life ; the other to his next heir. The said Juliana
to have the custody of the said heir and his moiety until he
come of age, and in default of heirs the same to be sold for
pious purposes. No date. Roll 26 (14).
t
Somersete (WILLIAM DE), clerk. To Juliana his wife his
tenement in the parish of S. Botolph without Alegate for life ;
remainder to Adam the Cutler and Johanna, daughter of Mar-
gery (sic), in equal portions. No date. Roll 26 (15).
Cobeham (JOHN DE). His house in the parish of All Hallows
de Bredstrette to be sold, and the proceeds distributed for the
good of his soul and the souls of Robert his brother and others.
Elena, wife of the testator, mentioned as one of his executors.
No date. Roll 26 (17).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of H. Trinity [20 May]. *^
Fethermongere (RICHARD LE). To Margery his wife a
tenement in the parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower for
life ; after her decease the same to be sold, and one moiety of
the proceeds to be devoted to pious uses, and the other to go to
his children, namely, John junior, Adam, Richard, and Margery,
in equal portions. To John his firstborn son rents in the parish
of S. Margaret de Suthwerk. No date. Roll 26 (28).
Cudington (JoHN DE). To Robert de Pipherst, goldsmith, and
Juliana, wife of the same, his daughter, a tenement in the parish
VOL. I. K
130 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1297.
A - D - of S. James 1 situate near Cordewanerstrate, subject to an annual
charge of four shillings to John Wade, his heirs and assigns, and
of twelvepence to the said church of S. James for maintaining a
lamp. Another tenement in the same parish to be sold to pay
his debts. No date. Roll 26 (35).
Bek (WILLIAM). To Juliana his wife all his rents in the City
of London for life, and also his term in certain tenements and
rents upon Walebrok. No date. Roll 26 (36).
Russel (RALPH), cutler. To Henry de Merlawe his tenement
in the parish of S. Christopher. No date. Roll 26 (37).
Coffrer (RALPH LE). His tenement to be sold to fulfil his
testament and pay his debts ; the residue to be devoted to pious
uses for the good of his soul and the soul of the said (sic) Agnes.
No date. Roll 26 (38).
Kydemunster (ROBERT DE). To Amabillia his wife his tene-
ment in the parish of S. Mary le Bow for life. To Geoffrey,
Agnes, and Matilda his children eight shillings apiece, with
reversion of the said tenement. No date. Roll 26 (39).
ANNO 26 EDWARD I.
Monday next after Feast of Purification of V. Mary [ Feb.~\.
Basinges (ISABELLA DE). To Isabella her daughter houses
in the parish of S. Michael Queenhithe in Hadestokeslane in tail ;
remainder for the maintenance of chantries in the said church
of S. Michael. Similarly to Agnes her daughter and John her
son houses and rents in the parishes of S. Mildred de Bredstrate
and S. Benedict Shorrehogge. Bequest also of forty shillings
quitrent in the parish of S. Thomas the Apostle to be devoted to
similar pious uses. No date. Roll 27 (1).
Causton (WILLIAM DE), merchant. 2 To Alexander his appren-
1 Garlickhithe. | '- Mercenariui, or mercer.
COURT OF Iir.STINO, LONDON. 131
tici> his IIUX;K in Westchep and in Old Change in the parish *".
of S. Vedast. No date. Roll 27 (3).
Hurewall (WILLIAM DE). Rents in the parish of S. Michael
" atte Corn "' to be sold by his executors. No date.
Roll 27 (14).
Oxon (Jonx DE), skinner. His house in Walebrokstret in the
parish of S. John de Walebrok to be sold by his executors
No date. Roll 27 (15).
Coumbe (WILLIAM DE). Bequest of rents in Frydaystrete and
in the parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower for the maintenance
of a chantry in the said parish church for the good of his soul
and the souls of Petronilla his late wife and others. To John,
the son of his brother, a tenement in the said parish of S. Dunstan ;
and to Edmund his son his capital tenement in the same parish
for life ; remainder to Peter his son. No date. Roll 27 (20).
Osekyn (JOHN). To Isabella his wife for life all his tenements
and rents in the City of London, except two tenements which he
had demised by deed to Robert his son in the parish of S. Bar-
tholomew ; remainder to pious uses if the said Isabella should
die within five years after the making of this his testament. To
the aforesaid Robert tenements in the parish of S. Benedict Fynk
formerly belonging to Sibil, wife of Thomas Osekyn. To Peter,
Walter, and Richard his sons the reversion of tenements and
rents in the parishes of S. Peter de Bradestrete, S. Clement de
Candelwickstrete, and S. Edmund the King near Grescherche ;
and to Margery his daughter the reversion of rents at Comhull
and in the parish of S. Peter de Bradstrete. No date.
Roll 27 (21).
Essex (ROGER DE). To Otho de Essex, his servant, shops in the
parish of Honylane ; remainder in default of heirs to London
Bridge, charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the church
of S. Mary le Bow, and with an annual payment of fouqrence
for socage to the king before Easter. No date. Roll 27 (23).
1 Or " le Qiiern." See note tupra, p. 3.
132
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.I).
1297 8.
Willehale (JOHN, son of RICHARD). Rents in the parish of
H. Trinity the Less to be sold by his executors, and the proceeds
to be delivered to the said Richard, his father, who is to be
preferred as purchaser, and the sum of sixty shillings due from
the testator to be taken into account. No date. Roll 27 (28).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.'].
Otmongere (JULIANA, daughter of ADAM LE). To Beatrix her
sister, wife of Henry Hauteyn, a third part of a messuage
inherited from her said father in a street called " la Channge."
No date. Roll 27 (33).
Evere (WILLIAM DE), " Ferur." 1 To Alice his wife his
capital house in the parish of S. Martin Orgar for life ; remainder
to John his son. To Robert his son a house and shop in the
parish of S. Magnus. To Alice his daughter a shop and solar
in the parish of S. Mildred in Sporierstret, 2 and rents in the said
parish of S. Magnus. No date. Roll 27 (34).
Marescall (SiMON). 3 A house and rents in the parish of
S. Brigid to be devoted to the maintenance of a chantry in the
church of Bromfeld, near Chelmeresford, in co. Essex, for a term
of four years ; remainder to Sewall de Bromfeld, his brother. To
Amabilia his sister a tenement in the parish of S. Sepulchre with-
out Neuwegate. Rents in the parish of S. Mary de la Stronde
to be sold by his executors and disposed of as they may think
fit. No date. Roll 27 (35).
Marescall (WILLIAM), of the parish of S. Dunstan West. To
Agnes his wife one moiety of his rents and tenements for life ;
remainder to his child en venire sa 'mere at the date of his will.
To Robert de Wengham and Margery, wife of the same, the
other moiety of his rents and tenements for their lives, on con-
1 Ironmonger.
3 See note supra, p. 120. There was
also, as we have already seen (sitjira,
p. 122), a Sporiereslane in the parish ol'
Allhallows, Harking, afterwards called
Water Lane, from its running down to
the Water Gate by the Custom House
(Stow's ' Purvey,' Strype's ed., 1720,
book ii. p. 53).
3 Called in the margin Simon of the
New Temple.
COCHT OF IIUSTING, LONDON.
133
dition that his daughter Margery live with them, and that they
provide her with all necessaries ; remainder to his said daughter
for life ; remainder to pious uses. No date. Roll 27 (37).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope \12 MarcK].
Chippestede (GILBERT DE), tailor. To John Fader, chandler,
his tenement in the parish of S. Nicholas Hacoun situate near
la novele Feyre, 1 charged with supplying one wax torch annually
in the said church of S. Nicholas at the elevation of the Host, or
paying five shillings by the year for maintenance of the said torch
if the same be not properly supplied. No date. Roll 27 (46).
Hereford (WILLIAM DE). To William and Robert his sons his
capital messuage and rents in the parish of All Hallows at the Hay.
To Matilda and Ydonea his daughters tenements in the parishes
of S. Pancras and S. Benedict Schorhog. To John his son rents
upon Walebrock and at Smethefeld. To Margery his wife by way
of dower his term in a tenement in the said parish of S. Benedict
Schorhog, and the custody of his children as also of the children
of Nicholas de Wynton, then in the custody of the testator.
No date. Roll 27 (47).
Kanefeud (ROGER DE). To Alana his wife by way of dower
his tenement in S. Nicholas Hakoun Lane and elsewhere for life;
remainder to Walter his firstborn son for life. To the same Walter
other tenements in the vills and fields of Welewych and Canefeld.
To William his son tenements in Abbecherche Lane and in the
parish of S. Mary de Wolcherchawe. To Laurence his son a
house in the parish of S. Nicholas aforesaid which extends to
the tenement of the Hermit of Crepelgate ;' and to Roger hie
son a house and shops in the same parish, and a tenement in the
lane of H. Trinity the Less. No date. Roll 27 (48).
AD
1297 8.
1 Not to be confounded with " The
Neue Feyre," which used to be held
after dinner in Soper Lane, and was
ordered to be abolished in 1297, owing
to its being frequented by thieves, cut-
juirscs, mid others (Hiley's 'Memorials
of London,' p. 33). It probably refers
to the fair or market known as tho
" Stocks," which had recently been
erected in the neighbourhood for the
sale of fish and meat.
1 The Hermitage was situate in
Mogwell or Mugwell (now corrupted
into Monkwell) Kr
134
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
AD.
1298.
Monday next, after the Feast of 8. James, Apostle \25 July}.
Wautham (WILLIAM DE), cordwainer. To the Abbot and
Convent of Wautham 1 and their successors his rents in the parish
of Berking Church in Chikenelane. No date. Roll 27 (GO).
Cornmetere (HUGH LE). All his tenements in the parish of
Allhallows de Grescherch to be divided into two parts, and one
moiety to go to Margery his wife and John his son, and the other
moiety to be devoted to pious uses. No date. Roll 27 (61).
Monday the Morrmu of the Feast of All Souls [2 Nov.~].
Ripton (THOMAS DE). To Emma de Carleby, his niece, his
houses in Limstrette, parish of S. Dionisius. No date.
Roll 27 (66).
SenescaP (ROBERT LE). To the church of S. Paul his dwelling-
houses for one of the minor canons to reside in, so that the said
canon distribute on the day of his anniversary twenty shillings
among the canons, minor canons, and choir. Also to the said
church all his rents in the City, towards the maintenance of the
chantry of Symon de Herlingge. No date.
J. de Camera 3 on behalf of the Commonalty of the said City
challenged the aforesaid testament, and said that it was made
contrary to the Statute of Mortmain. 4
Roll 27 (67).
Storteford (JOHN DE). To Laura his wife his dwelling-house in
the parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower for life ; remainder
to John his son. Also to the said John his brewhouse in the
parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate. To Adam his son houses
and rents in the same parish in Grubbestrete, and also in the
parishes of Staningchurche and All Hallows de Eerkingchurch.
To Gilbert his son a house in the said parish of S. Giles and
rents in Be^eterslane, 5 with remainder to Cecilia and Margery
his daughters. To Juliana his daughter rent of house called
1 Waltham Holy Cross, co. Essex.
2 An abstract of his will is given in
the Ninth Report of the Hist. MSS.
Commission (p. 46 a), from a document
among the archives of a. Paul's dihe-
dral.
3 Perhaps John de Dunslaple, who is
spoken of as late Chamberlain of the
Guildhall of London in 1303 (City
Records, Letter-Book C, fol. 71).
* See note supra, p. 116.
5 So called from being occupied by
bull-founders; now corrupted into Bit-
liter Street.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 135
" le Taninghns " without Crepelgate. To Amisia and Juliana his
daughters in equal portions the rent which he had with Alice
his wife, their mother. No date. Roll 27 (68).
Basingges (SiR ROBERT DE), Knt. To Gregory his son his houses
and rents in Melkstrate and Wodestrate in the parishes of S. Mary
Magdalen, S. Michael de Hoggenecherch, and S. Laurence, paying
to Robert, brother of the said Gregory, an annual rent of ten
pounds until the said Robert shall have been advanced by some
friend to an annual rent of fifty marks of lay fee or ecclesiastical
benefice, when the said rent is to cease. Also to the same
Gregory his house in S. Nicholas Hakon Line, and rents in the
parish of S. Magnus at London Bridge. No date.
Roll 27 (70).
Monday next after the Feast of SS. Philip and James [7 May],
Box (MAMO). To John his firstborn son his tenements in the
parish of All Hallows at the Hay. To Margery his daughter his
tenement called " Beaurepair " in the same parish. To Alice his
daughter his tenement in the parish of Fenchyrche. Bequest of
certain rents for the maintenance of a chantry in the parish
of S. Michael upon Cornhull. To Margaret his daughter his
tenement in the said parish of S. Michael. To Isabella his
daughter rents in the parish of Paternosterchyrche. To Benedicta
his wife by way of dower one hundred marks sterling, and her
free-bench of his dwelling-house situate in the above parish of
All Hallows ; also the custody of his children. No date.
At a subsequent court came Margaret, wife of John de Camoys,
and put her claim on the above testament, <!cc.
Roll 27 (82).
Cuver (JOHN LE). To Alice his wife his dwelling-house for
life; remainder to pious uses. To Elena his daughter his
tenement in Bradestrate, parish of S. Bartholomew the Less.
No date. Roll 27 (92).
William, 1 Rector of Westillebyri. His house in the parish
William, Rector of West Tilbnry. is also
preserved among the same archives, but
is stated to have been enrolled in 1228
(1293?). See Hist. MSS. Commission.
1 Probably William de Hareworth,
who is described in a deed dated
30 Edw. I., preserved among the archives
of 8. Paul's Cathedral, as "late Rector
of West Tilbury." A will of a certain I Ninth Report, pp. 46a, Sib,
136 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. of S. Matthew de Frydaystrate to be sold, and a portion of the
proceeds devoted to a chantry in the church of S. Paul, and to
providing a pittance for the canons, minor canons, secondary
chaplains, rector of schools, vicars, clerk of the vestibule, collector
of rents, and others of the said church, on the day of his obit.
No date. Eoll 27 (93).
Gary or Cray (THOMAS), called " le Marchal of the Conduit."-
To Roger Brunne the moiety of a tenement in the parish of
S. Mary de Colchirche, to hold for a term of sixteen years from
the day of his death ; remainder to Johanna his daughter in tail
if she should survive, otherwise the same to be sold for pious
uses. No date. Roll 27 (94).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of H. Trinity [_1 June],
Ware (WILLIAM DE). To John, clerk, his nephew, his tenement
in the parish of S. Michael Queenhithe, charged with the main-
tenance of a chantry ; also tenements in the parishes of S. Brigid
in Fletestrate and S. Margaret upon Lothebury. To Alice, sister
of the said John, a tenement in the said parish of S. Margaret.
No date. Roll 27 (102).
Plomer (WALTER LE). Bequest of rents for the maintenance
of a chantry in the church of S. Martin Orgar de Candelwykstrate
for the good of his soul and the souls* of Benga and Agnes (sic).
To William his son his house in S. Nicholas Lane near Can-
delwykstrate in tail ; remainder to Isolda his daughter ;
remainder to pious uses. Isabella his wife mentioned with his
executors. No date. Roll 27 (104).
Rokesle (ROBERT DE). To Margery his wife various tenements
and rents in the parishes of H. Trinity the Less, S. Augustine
at S. Paul's Gate, S. Stephen Colemanstrete, S. Michael de
Cornhull and S. Andrew de Cornhull, and All Hallows le Petyt
for life, rendering an annuity 'of twenty shillings to Avice his
daughter, a nun of Clerkenewell. To Idonea his daughter the
reversion of a tenement in the said parish of H. Trinity, subject
to a similar charge ; remainder to Isabella her sister. To
COURT OK HUSTINCi, LONDON. 137
Margery, daughter of the said Idonea, the reversion of a tene- AD.
merit in the said parish of S. Augustine, with remainders over.
No date. Roll 27 (105).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Barnabas [11 June].
Brounig (ROGER), fish merchant. To Richard de Hautboy
(de alto bosco) and William, brother of the same, his nephews,
all his houses in Riderestrate in parish of S. Mary de Mounthaut
(de monte alto). No date. Roll 27 (106).
Ludgate (RICHARD DE), marshal. 1 To Alice his wife his smithy
(domum fabricarn) in the parish of S. Martin within Ludgate
for life ; remainder to Thomas Stanes. No date.
Roll 27 (107).
Cardoil' (THOMAS DE). To Alice his wife all his houses, rents,
and tenements within the City of London for life ; remainder
to pious uses. No date. Roll 27 (108).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Barnabas [11 June'].
Haverynge (WILLIAM DE). His tenement in the parish of
S. Botolph without Alegate to be sold for the maintenance
of a chantry in the said church of S. Botolph ; William de
Manhale and Juliana, the daughter of the testator, to be preferred
as purchasers, on condition that they continue to provide a wax
taper of one pound weight which he (the testator) used to
maintain before the altar of the Blessed Virgin in the said
church, and another taper in the church of S. Leonard in
the vill of Strateford. To Agnes his wife another tenement in
the above parish for life. No date.
Whereupon came Agnes, relict of the testator, and challenged
the said testament, inasmuch as she claimed her free-bench of the
capital messuage of the said William, with its appurtenances.
Roll 27 (111).
Wolf (GILBERT LE). To William Reyner and Constance de
Newenham, wife of the same, his niece, a tenement in the parish
df S. Swythin de Candelworthstrete. No date. Roll 27 (117).
1 Or farrier. | '' Or Carlisle; see note tvpra, p. 10.
138 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Monday next before the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [IS Oct.~\.
Munetere (AMiciA LA). To John, called " le sekesteyn de
Godechestre," her nephew, land and houses in the parish of
S. Dunstan West. Her capital tenement to be sold by her
executors to pay her debts and legacies. To John le Convers,
son of Eoger le Convers and of Sibil his wife, the reversion
of a tenement in le Bail, parish of S. Sepulchre without Neugate,
on condition that he cause two annuals 1 to be celebrated in the
said churches of S. Sepulchre and S. Dunstaii for the. good of
her soul and the souls of Haino her late husband and others.
No date. Roll 27 (121).
Mortone (WILLIAM DE). To William his son his capital
messuage in the parish of All Hallows in Bredstrete ; remainder
in default of heirs to pious uses. To Cecilia his daughter shops
in the same parish. Henry le Hore and Alice de Berdefeld to
continue holding their respective shops for life. No date.
The above testament was examined and proved before Geoffrey de
Northampton, Thomas Romoyn, and Adam do Rokeslee, Aldermen.
Roll 27 (122).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.'].
Lucia (MASTER WILLIAM DE), Bishop of Ely. To the bishopric
of Ely all his houses at Holeburn in the suburbs of London,
except the vines and croft, which are not of the liberty of the
City, 2 but are of the county, conditionally on payment to his
executors of the sum of one thousand marks sterling by his
successor within three months of confirmation ; otherwise the
same to be sold for pious uses. His houses which formerly
belonged to Robert de Dorsete he leaves for residences for
three chaplains, with two hundred marks for the maintenance of
chantries in the chapel of Holeburn. No date. Roll 27 (126).
1 See note mpra, p. 89.
2 The testator's predecessor, John de
Kyrkeby, had, as we have already seen
(supra, p. 90), devised all his houses,
with gardens, vineyards, &c., at Holborn
to the see of Ely, and exception had
been taken by his heir to the gift of the
question whether Ely House stood
within or without the liberties of the
City has more than once given rise to
dispute. In 1781 it was decided, in a
trial before Lord Mansfield about poor
rates, that Ely Place did not lie within
the parish of S. Andrew, Holborn, but
vineyards so devised as being situate ; was extra-parochial (Loflie's 'Hist, of
without the liberty of the City. The London,' vol. ii. pp. 181-1U5).
COUKT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 139
Hendon (WALTER DE). clerk. All his houses and rents in the A D.
1298
City of London and suburbs to be sold for the maintenance of
chantries in the churches of S. John Sakary and S. Andrew de
Holeburn for the good of the souls of Gilbert de Clare, late Earl
of Gloucester, and others. No date.
Whereupon came Roger le Rus, Knt., and said that the testator
could not make such devises, inasmuch as he was at the time of his
decease the villein of the said Richard (tic), in proof of which one
Robert declared himself to be the whole brother of the testator, and
his next heir, and a villein of the said Richard (tic). And the same
Richard (sic) said that after the decease of the testator the said
Robert had entered upon the aforesaid tenements, and that the
said Richard (sic) had received the same into his hand as his
villeinage, &c., and that the said Walter had never been admitted
to the freedom of the City ; and that although the said Walter
might devise the said tenements, he could not devise them in
mortmain contrary to the statute; 1 and so challenged the aforesaid
tenement, and asked that execution of the same should not be given
to his prejudice, &c., and contrary to the form of the statute, &c.
And the executor demanded execution, fec. Accordingly a day was
given, when the said Richard (sic) and Robert did not appear ; and
inasmuch as they had never denied that the testator died seised of
the aforesaid tenements as of fee, administration was granted to tho
executor.
Roll 27 (132).
ANNO 27 EDWARD I.
Monday next before tfte Feast of 8. Andrew, Apostle [30 Nov.],
York (ROGER DE), skinner. His house in the parish of
S. Michael de Paternostercherch to be sold, and the proceeds
given to Matilda his wife to dispose of for the good of their
souls. To Emma his sister his house in Candelwer3strate, parish
of S. John upon Walebrok, and another house in Old Lane* (?)
without Neugate. No date. Roll 28 (3).
Monday the Morrow of Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.'].
Cudres (RICHARD DE). To Bartholomew, son of Adam de
Hallingburi of London, certain rents in the parish of S. Clement
at Candelwei^tstrete. To Ralph, brother of the same, rents in
S. Laurence Lane near to the Chepe of London. No date.
Roll 28 (o).
1 Sec note tupra, p. 11G. | 2 In Viter'ldne ; cf. tvpra, }>. ll'J.
140 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Cross (THOMAS), alderman. To Margery his wife all his lands,
tenements, and rents in the parishes of S. Botolph, S. Mangnus,
and S. Margaret, Bridge Street, for life ; remainder to Thomas his
son in tail, charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the said
church of S. Botolph ; remainder to the legitimate heirs of Henry
Box and Juliana, wife of the same, his daughter. Also to the
same Thomas a tenement in petit Walles in the parish of All
Hallows, Berkingecherch ; and to the aforesaid Margery his brew-
house, with all utensils of gold, silver, mazer, brass, iron, lead,
and wood appertaining to his house in London, for life; remainder
to the aforesaid Thomas. No date. Roll 28 (6).
Turgis (JOHN). To Margery his wife by way of dower his
tenement in Martelane, parish of All Hallows de Berkingecherch,
for life ; remainder in default of heirs to Simon, son of Philip
Turgis, his brother, charged with the maintenance of a chantry
in the said church of All Hallows. No date. Eoll 28 (7).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Valentine \J4 Feb.~\.
Sotel (ADAM). To Margery his wife his capital tenement in
the lane and parish of S. Michael de Candelwerijstrete for life ;
after her decease the same to be sold, and ten pounds of the
proceeds to be given to Peter his son, and the residue to be
devoted to pious uses. Also to the said Peter all that tenement
which he gave conditionally to John le Bachelor in frank-marriage
with Avice his daughter, notwithstanding such gift to the said
John "le Braeler " (sic). No date. Eoll 28 (17).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra [22 Feb.~\.
Paumer (MATTHEW LE). To Rosia his wife all his houses and
rents in London for life. To John, William, Thomas, Edmund,
and Robert his sons the reversion of houses, shops, &c., upon
Cornhull and elsewhere. To Elena his daughter the reversion
of his house in the parish of S. Bartholomew the Less ; remainder
in default of heirs to the maintenance of a chantry in the said
church of S. Bartholomew, and other pious and charitable uses.
No date. Roll 28 (18).
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 141
Laurence (JOHN). To Christiana his wife all his tenements A.D.
and rents in the parishes of S. Benedict, S. Andrew, S. Mary le '
Bow, and S. Mary de la Hulle for life ; remainder to John his
son, with the exception of a wharf which he leaves to Matilda
his daughter. No date. Roll 28 (19).
Bokton (JOHN DE). To Ralph his son his capital tenement
in the parish of S. Bartholomew the Less, charged with the
maintenance of a chantry in the said church of S. Bartholomew
for a term of seven years after his decease. To Christiana, Rosia,
Emma, Alice, and Johanna his daughters, and to John his son,
divers tenements. No date. Roll 28 (20).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.'].
Brettevile (RICHARD DE). To Helewisa his wife all his tene-
ments in the parish of S. Michael de Bassieshawe, and a house
in Soper Lane, so that she pay all his debts to Hamo Cook
in Ismongerelane, the executors of Thomas de Fulham, Richard
de Camp, and others, as set out. To Nicholas de Sanecamp a
shop in " Bassesha3e." No date.
The said Helowisa came and voluntarily stated that she claimed
only a life interest in the above tenements.
Roll 28 (29).
Dornee or Dorneye (ROBERT DE), clerk. To the Abbey and
Convent of Bumham 1 and their successors his house and mansion,
charged with the maintenance of a chantry. No date.
Whereupon came Richard Andrew and challenged the said
testament, for that the testator held the said tenements to him
and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten.
Roll 28 (30).
Monday next after Ash Wednesday [4 March"].
Hundesdich (GEOFFREY DE). To William his son his board
in the Tanners' seld, London. To Cecilia his wife his capital
mansion in the parish of S. Botolph without Bishopsgate for
life ; remainder to the said William, and in default of heirs to
pious uses. To the Prior and Canons of the Hospital of S. Mary
without Bisshopesgate a house in the said parish of S. Botolph,
1 Co. Bucks.
142 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1298 9.
A - D - if by licence of the Commonalty of London they may be
permitted to hold the same, otherwise the same to remain to
the said William. No date. Roll 28 (34).
129? Monday next before the Feast of S. Dunstan [10 Mat/].
Blauncmouster (RALPH). To Juliana his niece his house in
the parish of S. Dionisius. No date. Roll 28 (45).
Monday the Morrmo of the Feast of H. Trinity \_14 June\.
Brun (RICHARD). To William his brother his portion of a
house left to them by Roger Brun, their uncle, in the parish of
S. Mary de Mounthaut, No date. Roll 28 (50).
Brun (WILLIAM). To Sarah his sister for life the whole of the
tenement acquired from his uncle Roger Brun, fishmonger ; re-
mainder to her son William. Henry, brother of the testator,
mentioned as one of his executors. No date. Roll 28 (51).
Causton (ALEXANDER DE). To Alice his wife for life the shop
in Cheape in the parish of S. Vedast left to him by William de
Causton, his late master, 1 so that she provide a chantry in the
said church of S. Vedast for the good of the souls of William de
Causton and others, and that she pay twenty marks to the Friars
Minors of London for a similar purpose, and twenty marks for
teaching a trade to Robert and James his sons. Also to the said
Robert and James the feversion of the said shop ; remainder to
pious uses. No date. Roll 28 (52).
Avener (STEPHEN LE). To Isabella his wife and Cristina his
daughter his capital messuage and shops in the City of London.
No date.
The said Isabella came into court and renounced everything but
a life interest in the above. And inasmuch as the testator died at
Lemunstre 2 letters testimonial of Richard [de Swinefeld], Bishop of
Hereford, are appended, certifying the marriage of Stephen, son
of Roger le Avener, with Isabella, daughter of John Le Shipward,
of Breynton, near Hereford, two years since, and the birth of
1 Enrolled supra, p. 130. | 2 Leominster, co. Hereford.
COURT OK Hl.sTIMi, LONDON. 143
Cristina their legitimate daughter. Dated at Sigwas, 1 near Hereford, A.U.
iv. Ides April, A.D. 1299. 1299
Roll 28 (o4).
Monday the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [SO July],
Preston (ROBERT DK). His houses in the parish of All Hallows
at the Hay to be offered to Sir William de Dale, Canon of
Chichester, and to Stephen de Preston respectively for fifty
pounds ; and upon their refusal the same are to be sold to fulfil
his testament, the said Sir William being paid a debt due from
the testator out of the proceeds before all others. No date.
Roll 28 (57).
Suddington (MASTER THOMAS DE). To his mother one hundred
marks, two hundred ewes (oves matrices), two hundred lambs
(multones), sixteen oxen, ten cows, and a bull, and the whole of
his corn at Wyshangre and Musarder, a whether stored or sown
in the fields. To Master John his brother his hostel near the
Friars of S. Augustine in the City of London. No date.
Roll 28 (60).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.],
Colevile (ANGNES DE). To Roger de Corby, chaplain, her
tenement in the parish of S. Dionisius de Bakcherche. No date.
Whereupon came William de Berton, clerk, and challenged the
said testament, for that he claimed the above tenement as of right
and seisin, the said Angnea having only a life interest therein. He
said moreover that the testatrix had made another will when she
was of sound memory, which the said Roger the Chaplain had
destroyed, 8 and had made the present one in order that he might get
possession of the property. And Martin le Tayllour and Parah his
wife came and put their claim.
Roll 28 (61).
Sayer (JOHN). To Stephen and Richard, sons of John de
Armenters, and to the survivor of them, rents in Melkestrate and
in NVt'stcliep, with remainder to the other children of the said John
and of Idonea, late wife of the same. To Agnes, daughter of Thomas
de Pelham, rent in Thames Street ; remainder in default of heirs
to Robert, son of John de Armenters. To Cristina, wife of Stephen
1 Stretton-Sugwas. | * Freyit.
2 Co. Gloucester.
144 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. de Preston, rents in Eldfihstrete ; and to Idonea, daughter of
John de Armenters, rents in Cordewanerstrete, with remainder to
the other children of the said John. No date. Roll 28 (69).
Arras (HUGH, son of EGBERT DE). To Alice his mother his
capital tenement in the parish of S. Antonin. No date.
Roll 28 (70).
Ebbegate (SARAH DE). Bequest of rents in the parish of
S. Laurence for maintenance of chantries. Her tenement in the
said parish to be sold, and twelve marks out of the proceeds to be
given to Alice her niece. No date.
Whereupon came John Lc Moyne, who put his claim upon the
above testament, for that he claimed the above tenement as his right
by inheritance from Arnulph Le moye (tie), his late grandfather.
Roll 28 (71).
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [38 Oct.~\.
Wouburn (WILLIAM DE), tailor. To Juliana his wife tenements
and rents in the parish of S. Mildred in Bredstrete for life ;
remainders to Thomas his son and Isabella his daughter. Elyas
the tailor, his servant, to have his tailor's shop for life at twenty
shillings by the year, and after the decease of the said Elyas the
same to revert to his capital tenement. No date.
Roll 28 (75).
A.D. ANNO 28 EDWARD I.
1299-1300.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Valentine \_llf. Feb."].
Godard (MARGERY, late wife of GEOFFREY). To Isabel her
sister for life rents in Westchep ; remainder to Juliana, daughter
of Gilbert de Denton, and to pious uses. To Alice her sister
rents in S. Laurence Lane in la Giuwerie for life. No date.
Roll 29 (18).
Monday after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [%4 FebJ].
Lorimer 1 (GREGORY LE). To John and Richard his sons, and
this ancient craft in the slightly varied
1 A maker of metal work for reins
and trappings of horses. The name
still exists among representatives of
form of " Loriners."
COURT OF llt'STIMi, l.<>XIH>lf. 145
Lucy, the daughter of Katherine his late daughter, specific sums * lD ' 0ffl
of money. To Agnes his wife the custody of the said children,
and all his lands, rents, and tenements within the City of Lon-
don for life ; remainders to the aforesaid John and Lucy in
successive tail, and in default of heirs to pious and charitable uses.
No date. Roll 29 (21).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March].
Davy (GEOFFREY). To London Bridge sixpence. To Alice his
daughter one hundred two-year-old sheep (bidentes) ; and to Hugh
his son forty shillings. His house in the parish of S. Leonard to be
sold for the benefit of the poor. To Beatrix, daughter of Thomas
le Vyneter de Chelmeresford, his shop in the parish of S. Nicholas
at the Shambles. One moiety of a shop in the above parish of
S. Leonard, and also his ferm of Wyk in the parish of Hakeneye,
to be sold by his executors to pay his debts and for pious uses.
No date. Roll 29 (23).
Monday next after F. of S. John ante portam Latinam [6 May],
Bunting (ANASTACIA). To Matilda her daughter, a nun at
Stratforde, eight shillings rent in the parish of S. Augustine
Pappay for life ; remainder to Matilda, daughter of Richard le
Forbour. To Isabella her daughter shops in Bredstrete. To
William de Parys and Matilda, wife of the same, her daughter, a
tenement at the corner of Bredstrete, parish of All Hallows, and
to the said Matilda her dwelling-house in Bredstrete ; remainder
in default of heirs to pious uses. To Robert de Crokesle a
tenement in Bredstrete ; and to the fabric of London Bridge half
a mark. No date. Roll 29 (28).
Dachct (JOHN DE). To Alditha his wife his shop in the parish
of S. Nicholas Shambles for life ; remainder to John his son ;
also a term of eight years out of a term of eighteen years which
the testator had in a house in the same parish. To Angnes his
daughter the residue of the said term, with an injunction that
the said Angnes brew in the said house, and render a reasonable
account of the goods in the said house to her mother, and at the
VOL. I. L
146 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. end of the said term of eight years have five quarters of malt
wherewith to set herself up. No date. Eoll 29 (37).
Bytheweye (JOHANNA, late wife of ROBERT DE). Her tene-
ment and rents in the parish of S. Martin de Ludgate to be
sold for pious uses. To Johanna her daughter her dwelling-
house in the said parish ; remainder in default of heirs to similar
uses. To the work of London Bridge twelve pence. No date.
Whereupon came John de Hatfeud, chapeler, 1 and put his claim
upon the said testament, inasmuch as his own daughter Johanna
was and is the next heir to the testatrix and to her late husband by
fine levied.
Roll 29 (38).
Bataille (JoiiN DE LA). To Isabella his sister his tenements
and rents in the town of S. Alban. All his tenements in the
City of London and suburbs to be sold, and the proceeds devoted
to the fulfilment of this his testament or last will, and the residue,
if any, to pious uses. No date.
Whereupon came Roger , and put his claim upon the testa-
ment of the aforesaid John " de la baylle "as to a messuage and
two shops without Newegate. Also came Alice, wife of Ralph de
Smechefud, and claimed two shops in the suburbs of London which
she held for life by demise of Reginald Canun. Also came Thomas
Perceval and put his claim upon the said testament, for that long
before the probate of the same lie had been seised of a tenement
devised therein by fcofErncnt of Cristian le Pundur and Juliana his
wife, which Juliana had acquired the same conjointly with John de
Stcvchach.
Roll 29 (39).
Monday the Morrow of ike Feast of H. Trinity \_5 June~\.
Coffrer (NICHOLAS LE). His house in the parish of S. Peter
in Bradestrate to be sold, and the proceeds devoted to maintaining
three chaplains, to celebrate in the churches of S. Peter aforesaid,
S. Bartholomew the Less, and S. Mary de Colcherch respectively,
for the good of his soul and the souls of Alice his wife and others.
No date. Roll 29 (41).
Brauhinge (PETER DE). To Agnes his wife all his houses in
1 A capper, or maker of caps and hocds.
COURT OF HUSTINO, LONDON. 147
the parish of S. Swithun for life. To John his son tlu- reversion A.D.
of his dwelling-house. To Johanna his daughter houses in the
parish of S. Mary de Abbecherch in a lane called " Shiteb[ur]ue-
lane," 1 but she is not to enjoy the rents thereof until she marry.
To Bartholomew his firstborn son his houses in Candelwistrate,
parish of S. Mary de Abbecherch, for life. To Katherine his
daughter rents in the parish of S. Mary de Staningelane, and
houses in the parish of All Hallows de Berkingecherch. In
default of heirs all the above to be sold for pious uses. Also
to the aforesaid Bartholomew and to John his sons, Eva and
Johanna his daughters, various pecuniary legacies. To London
Bridge forty shillings. No date. Roll 29 (42).
Monday next before the Feast of 8. Margaret, Virgin [%0 July].
Basingea (THOMAS DE). To John, son of Nicholas de Wynton,
his nephew, a portion of the Heywarf in the parish of All Hallows
the Great, paying to his executors fifty pounds of silver. To
Ydonea, sister of the said John, another portion of the same
wharf, near the tenement of Arnald Thedmar, paying to his
executors forty pounds. To Dy[o]nisia de Gloucestre, a nun of
S. Elena, London, his niece, a quitrent in the parish of
S. Botolph towards Billingesgate for life. To the House
of S. Elena rents in the parish of S. Bartholomew the Less
and elsewhere, charged with providing certain pittances on the
day of his obit and the obits of Dionisia his wife, Salomon
his brother, &c., the residue to be devoted to the maintenance
of its church, which he and his said brother had erected. To t In-
house of S. Mary de Notle 3 and canons thereof for pious uses
certain houses which the testator had recovered against John le
Rus and Isabella his wife in the Husting of London by writ of
Gavelet 3 for arrears of rent. Other houses and rents in the
parishes of All Hallows the Less, Colecherch, and S. Pancras to
1 Sherborne Lane. * It was subsequently, by stat. 10 Ed-
" ^ctele or Nutley, CO. Bucks, : ward II., expressly provided that loreli
founded 1'v Walter Gillard, second Earl of rents in London should recover the
of Buckingham, and Ermengard his said rents by a writ of Gavelet in their
wife, as an abbey for regular canons of < Uusting, or in default thereof the lands
tin- Order of S. Augustine, and dedicated t lionise:
to tin- Virgin Mary and S. John Maptist.
148
CALENDAR OP WILLS,
A.D.
1300.
be sold to pay his debts. To the work of London Bridge five
shillings. No date.
Whereupon came John le Kou8 and Isabella his wife, and put
their claim upon the aforesaid testament.
Eoll 29 (54).
Bek (JORDAN, son of WILLIAM). To Juliana his mother all
his rents and tenements in the City of London and suburbs to
pay his father's creditors. No date.
Whereupon came Hugh de Lanoastre and Matilda his wife, and
put their claim upon the said testament, inasmuch as the testator
was under age when he made it, and had no more than the reversion
of the said rents and tenements after the decease of Juliana his
mother.
Koll 29 (55).
Wormele (RICHARD DE), cobbler. 1 To Robert de Wokingham
his house in the street called " Newestrate," parish of S. Dunstan
West. To Alice his wife houses in the same street and parish
towards the Bar of the New Temple and in the parish of
S. Andrew de Holeburne for life ; remainder to Andrew and
Beatrix his children. No date. Roll 29 (56).
Frowyk (ISABELLA DE). S To London Bridge three shillings.
To Margery and Sabine her daughters, nuns, eighteen shillings
and fourpence annual rent for their respective lives in Goderones-
lane 3 among the Saddlers, with remainder to Thomas her son. To
the same Thomas half a mark rent in Bassingeshawe. No date.
Roll 29 (63).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Edward, King [13 Oct.'].
Kent (WILLIAM DE). All his tenements in the parish of S. Mar-
garet atte Patyns to be sold, and one moiety of the proceeds to
be divided among John, Alice, Isabella, Cristiana, and John (sic)
his children, and the other to be devoted to pious uses for the
souls of the said (sic) Olive and Matilda his wives. To John his
eldest son an annual rent. No date. Roll 29 (74).
1 Sutar. by the Bev. F. C. Cass, M.A., printed
2 Apparently relict of Henry de by the London and Middlesex Archaeo-
Frowyk, whose will is enrolled supra, logical Society, 1877.)
p. 76. (For an exhaustive pedigree of 3 Gutter Lane, in close proximity to
the Frowyks of Old Ford, &c., see a which Saddlers' Hall stands at the
paper on the parish of South Mymms, present day.
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 149
" La Fayte " (MATILDA, called). Her house in the parish of A.D.
S. Botolph without Alegate to be sold for pious uses, reserving
an annual rent of eighteen shillings and fourpence halfpenny to
-Master Thomas de Bredstret, and ten shillings to the nuns of
Halywelle. No date. Roll 29 (75).
Frowyk (REOINALD DE). To Agnes his wife all his tenements,
rents, and gardens in the City of London and suburbs for life.
No date.
Whereupon came Walter de Finchingfeud and Thomas de Frowyk
and put their claim upon the said testament on behalf of Henry, the
son and heir of the testator, inasmuch as the said testator could not
devise his tenement in Melkestrate, which was in the seisin of
Isabella his mother at the time of his decease.
Roll 29 (76).
Clay (WILLIAM DE). To Thomas de Clay, his nephew and
apprentice, his shop in Chepe, parish of S. Matthew de Friday-
strete. No date. Roll 29 (80).
Middelton (WILLIAM DE), clerk. To John de Middelton,
draper, his nephew, all his lands, tenements, and reversions in
the City of London, so that he cause four annuals to be celebrated
in the house of the friars of the Order of S. Augustine, London,
for the good of his soul within two years at the most. No date.
At a subsequent court came Richard de Clare, of the Order of 8.
Augustine, and acknowledged satisfaction for the four annuals afore-
said. Accordingly the said John was quit, and the said testament
was delivered to the aforesaid Richard de Clare, one of the executors,
by precept of the Mayor and Aldermen.
Roll 29 (81).
ANNO 29 EDWARD I. A.D.
1300-1.
Monday next lief ore the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.].
Box (THOMAS). Bequest of certain rents in the parish of All
Hallows the Less and elsewhere for providing chantries within two
years after his decease. To Cristiana his wife all his tenements
and rents in Wendegoslane and elsewhere within the City of
Ixmdon for life ; remainder to pious uses. To Thomas de
Hrrneheslegh, his nephew, his house and appurtenances in the
150 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1300-1.
A - D - vill of Gernemue, 1 together with salt, wood, and all his store there
being, and the reversion of a house near Douegate, London.
To Sibil his niece, wife of Richard le Haftere, the reversion of his
house in Wodestrete. No date. Roll 30 (1).
Box (CRISTIANA, late wife of THOMAS). All her lands, rents,
and tenements in Wendegoslane to be sold for pious uses.
No date. Roll 30 (2).
Ware (JOHN DE), batmir. 2 To Bona his wife his tenement
in the lane and parish of S. Laurence in the Jewry, with certain
rents for life and the custody of Margery and Johanna his daugh-
ters ; remainder to the said daughters in equal portions with cross
remainders, and in default of heirs of their bodies to Matilda,
Agnes, and Macgota, sisters of the testator. No date.
Whereupon came Kichard de Dunstaple and put his claim upon
the said testament, inasmuch as the testator had not a fee simple
(feodum purum), but only a fee conditional, 3 in the above tenement
in the parish of 8. Laurence, by writing made between the said
John and Margery de Dunstaple, &c.
Roll 30 (15).
Northwych (PETER DE), ceyntwrer.* To Alice his wife by way
of dower his house in the parish of S. Laurence Jewry for life ;
remainder to his children. Also to his children his house and
shop in the said parish ; remainder in default of heirs to pious
uses. To Cristiana his daughter for her marriage certain rents,
with similar remainder. No date.
Whereupon came Katherine and Idonea, daughters of Isaak the
Goldsmith, and challenged the said testament, inasmuch as the
testator had devised the house in the lane of S. Laurence Jewry
in fee, whereas he had but a term of years therein.
Roll 30 (16).
Pesshoner 5 (ALICE, relict of RICHARD LE). Her house in the
parish of S. Mary Magdalen to be sold to fulfil her testament.
1 Yarmouth. i gift, meaning thereby that if the donor
2 See note svpra, p. 113. died without such particular heirs, or in
3 Before 1290 (in which year the case of failure of such heirs at any future
statute De Donis Conditionalibus was time, the land should revert to the
passed, of which more hereafter, p. 159, donor.
note) a gift of an estate to a man and the
heirs of his body was called a conditional
4 Girdler.
' Fishmonger.
COURT OF HOSTING, LONDON. 151
To Robert, son of John de Flete, the reversion of a shop in A.D.
1300 1
tin- parish of S. Mary Magdalen in Eldefisstrete. To Isabella,
daughter of Jolin le Long, rents in the parish of S. Sepulchre in
Smethefeld ; and also four shillings and sixpence annual rent for
maintaining a wax taper before the image of the Virgin in the
said church of S. Mary, charged on a tenement in the parish of
S. Nicholas Coldabey in Eldefisstrete. No date. Roll 30 (18).
Wollemongere (JOYCE LE). To Gencelina his wife his tene-
ment in the parish of S. Andrew le Hubert in Estchep for life,
with remainder to pious uses. Should his said wife fall into
poverty she may sell the same and receive one moiety of the
proceeds, the other moiety being devoted to pious uses. No date.
Roll 30 (19).
Grene (HENRY DE), butcher. To Roger his son his capital
messuage in the lane called " Cockeslane," parish of S. Sepulchre
without Neugate, and shop in the parish of S.Nicholas at the
Shambles. To William his son a house also in "Cockeslane,"
and shop in the said parish of S. Nicholas. No date.
Roll 30 (20).
Monday next after Feast of Purification of V. Mary [3 Feb.'].
Bush (JOHN), woolmonger. To Peter and Roger his sons
pecuniary legacies. To the work of Ixnidon Bridge half a mark.
To Sabine his wife his house for life ; remainder to his said sons,
and in default of heirs to pious uses. Also to his said wife and
sons all his cups of silver and of mazer 1 in his house. No date.
Roll 30 (28).
Marche (GILBERT DE LA). To William his son tenements in
1 De mvrr[a or o]. Jn the Dictionary
of John de (jiirliindo, edited by the lute
Mr. Thomas Wright from Cotton MS.
Titus 11. xx. in the Hritish Museum, and
|.ri\alcly printed in 1882, there occur
thr following passage and gkMM:
masers
" Ciphos autem reparant de murinis, et
<if warrys nmpyl haspe
plains, et lirucis, de acere, et tremulo,
Murrinls dlcnntur mailn [Galileo minr]
1,1. n, I mi tiimi'n ilii-unt .|iiud niurn-u cliwilur
Mr. Wright draws attention to the slight
misquotation from Lucan's ' Pharsalia,'
and to the existing doubt as to what
wood was represented by mattre or
ma:rr, the later opinion being that it
was maple, although here at least they
are specifically di.-tiimuishrd. He adds
thai " mediaeval Latin scholars, by a
confusion of the word ' murra ' applied
to the mazer in their Latin, imagined
the myrrhine vases of antiquity to have
been of mazer." Of what material,
whether of stone or wood, these ancient
...in,,...' - VM- made he doe. not say.
152 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
*-D. the parish of S. Andrew upon Cornhulle, charged with the
maintenance of certain masses in the new chapel of the Blessed
Mary in the said church of S. Andrew. To Thomas his son
tenements in the said parish of S. Andrew, charged with main-
taining wax in the above chapel, and others in the parish of
S. Michael within Alegate. 1 Margaret his wife appointed his
principal executrix. No date. Roll 30 (34).
Monday next before Ash Wednesday \15 Feb.~\.
Treyhere (ALEXANDER LE). To Roysia his wife certain rents
for life. To Laurence Aubyn and Matilda, wife of the same,
a tenement and a moiety of some bean-land (terre fabarum)
situate in his curtilage, with right of way to the same through
the midst of his tenement in the parish of S. Botolph afore-
said (sic). No date. Roll 30 (48).
fsoi Monday next before the Feast of S. Mark, Evangelist \_25 April].
Lawe or Lowe (JOHN DE LA). To Lucy his wife his three
houses and gardens in the parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate
for life ; remainder to John, son of Matilda de Horsede. No date.
Roll 30 (51).
Atte More (HILDA, wife of ROBERT). To William atte More
all the houses in the parish of S. Vedast which she and her
husband jointly acquired. John, brother of the testatrix, men-
tioned as an executor. No date. Roll 30 (53).
Monday the Morrow of Feast of S. Barnabas \_11 June].
Bole (HENRY LE). His tenement in the parish of All Hallows
de Grascherche to be sold to pay his funeral expenses and debts
and for pious uses. To Alice his wife by way of dower his
principal mansion in the parish of S. Peter de Cornhulle, and his
brewhouse in the said parish of All Hallows, for life ; remainders
to pious uses and to John his son. Certain rents in the parish
of All Hallows de Grescherche to be devoted to the maintenance
of a chantry and torches in the parish church of the same. To
London Bridge sixpence. No date. Roll 30 (61),
1 S. Michael, Cornhill.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 153
Bacheler (MARGERY, relict of ELYAS). To Walter and Edmund AD.
her sons shops in Briggestrete in the parish of S. Margaret de
Briggestrete. To John Fresfihs and Alice his wife her mansion
house in Redereslane 1 in the said parish, on their paying to her
executors twenty marks within one month after her decease.
To John, son of the aforesaid Edmund, rents in the parish of
S. George near Estchep. To London Bridge she leaves her gold
wedding ring. No date. Roll 30 (62).
Hardel (RICHARD). To Agnes his wife his tenement in the
parish of S. Martin in the Vintry for life, with remainder to
John his son, and in default of heirs to pious uses. To his
child en venire sa mere, whether male or female, ten marks rent
in Dibleslane after the decease of his said wife. To the fabric
of London Bridge ten shillings. To Adam, Nicholas, John, his
sons, and to the said child en ventre sa mere, specific sums of
money, with cross remainders. No date. Roll 30 (63).
Shenholt (HENRY DE). His houses at le Watergate, London,
to be devoted to the maintenance of a chantry in the church of
the parish wherein they are situate. Certain rent charges within
Neugate, and in the parish of Paternostercherche near la
Ryole* and elsewhere, to be redeemed by the persons charged
therewith at their option ; otherwise the same to remain to
William de Shenholt, No date. Roll 30 (67).
Wollecherchehawe (WILLIAM DE). To the monastery of Strat-
ford one hundred marks of silver, so that they provide a chantry
in the chapel of S. Mary. To Olive his wife for life all his houses,
rents, and tenements in the City and suburbs which they jointly
hold, with remainder to pious uses. To the work of London
Bridge twenty shillings. No date. Roll 30 (69).
Rede (ROGER LE). To Isabella his wife his tenement in the
parish of S. Katherine near Alegate for life ; remainder to Henry,
1 See note ivpra, p. 44.
' So called from its being frequented
by wine merchants and others from La
Beole, near Bordeaux. The name of the
parisli church, 8. Michael Paternoster
" KoyaU" is a corruption of it.
154 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
clled " Rofot," his brother, " Bayeler," subject to the charge of
maintaining one wax taper in the said church of 8. Katherine
for ever. To the work of London Bridge two shilling-;. No date.
Roll 30 (72).
Lichefeld (.Master THOMAS DE), Rector of Hertforzhing-
biry. 1 To Master Thomas le Brun houses and rents in the
lavishes of S. John Zakarie and S. Michael in Hoggenelane,
charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the said church
of S. John. To the fabric of London Bridge twenty shillings.
No date.
Whereupon came Lambert de Huntingdone and put his claim
upon a certain messuage in the said parish of S. John Zakary.
inasmuch as it was acquired by Richard de Huntingdon, his father,
conjointly with the testator, to him and his heirs, and the testator
had but a life interest therein. And administration was granted to
tho executors, and the said Lambert is to have his recovery bv form
of law, &c.
Roll 30 (74).
Mmiday next after the Feast of S. Edu;ir<l. King [13 Oct.].
Notteleye (Hroii DE), carpenter. William de Notteleye,
carpenter, to have his house and shop in Distaflane, parish of
S. Augustine near S. Paul's Gate, for thirty marks; ten marks
to be paid for funeral expenses, and twenty marks for maintenance
of four chaplains in the churches of S. Agnes near Ahlresgate and
S. Augustine aforesaid. To the work of London Bridge twelve-
pence. No date. Roll 30 (76).
Box (MAKTUJ), alderman. To Richard and John his sons, and
to Isabella, Cristina, and Elena his daughters, messuages, rents, o^-..
in the parishes of S. Michael de Bassishawe, S. Olave near the
Tower in Martelane, S. Botolpb near Billingesgate, S. Botolph
without Alegate, and elsewhere. To Adam his son rents in the
parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate ; in Chigenelane, parish
of All Hallows de Berkingechirche ; and in the parish of S. Michael
de Basseshawe. To Petronilla his daughter twenty shillings. His
principal mansion and wharf and certain houses in Martelane to
be sold to provide a marriage portion for the above Cristina and
to pay his debts. No date. Roll 30 (78).
1 Hertingfonlbury, co. Hi
COURT OF OUSTING, LONDON. 155
Spalding (GEOFFKEY DE), carpenter. To Margaret his wife for A.D.
life and to John his son houses in the parish of 8. Augustine
aforesaid (sic). No date. Roll 30 (79).
Cole (Jonx), draper. To Alice his wife a house in the parish
of S. Benedict de Wodewarf for life, with power to sell the same,
in which case she is to receive one moiety of the proceeds, the other
being devoted to pious uses. His dwelling-house, among others,
in the same parish, as also a house in the parish of S. Andrew de
Castle Baynard, to be sold ; his wife to receive one third of the
proceeds by way of dower, and the residue to be devoted to
payment of his debts and fulfilment of his testament. To the
work of London Bridge five shillings. No date. Roll 30 (80).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Martin \_11 Nov.].
Arcubus (SiMOX DE), apothecary. To Simon and William his
nephews his house in the parish of S. Edmund de Grascherche.
To Thomas his nephew his house and shops towards Westchep
in the parish of All Hallows de Honilane, charged with the
maintenance of a chantry in the said parish church. His garden
in the street called " Grobstrete " in the parish of S. Giles without
Crepelgate to be sold for pious uses. No date. Roll 30 (93).
Brocher (ROBERT), of the parish of S. Peter the Less atte
Wodewarf. To Richard de Chigewelle his houses in the said
parish, one moiety of the same or its equivalent remaining to
his wife for life. No date. Roll 30 (94).
ANNO 31 EDWARD I. AD.
laoa.
Monday next before the Feast of S. Andrew, Apostle [30 Nov."].
Douegate (Jonx DE). To Johanna his daughter in tail hia
tenement and parcel of land in the parish of All Hallows de
Honilane, together with chests, cupboards, counters, &c., in the
parish of S. Mary le Bow in a seld called " Brantefeldesselde,"
which he had by demise of Dame Alice de Araz, relict of Robert
de Araz ; remainder to Alice his daughter. Also to his daughters
Johanna, Margery, and Cristiua certain sums of money and his
156 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. cups of silver and of mazer (de mazero) ; the said sums of
money to be left in the hands of Kobert his apprentice for
mercantile purposes, and he to take one fourth of the profits,
the remaining three fourths being divided among his said
daughters. No date. Roll 31 (1).
Lewes (WILLIAM DE). To Alice his wife for life, by way of
dower, certain tenements and rents ; also his dwelling-house in
the parish of S. Martin Orgar, subject to a bequest to the
fabric of the said parish church and for wax in the same ;
remainder to Robert his son. The wardship of his said son and
of the goods of the same to be with Sir Robert the Chaplain
and Alan le Cierger, until he shall arrive at the age of twenty-
one years. Also to the aforesaid Robert and to Edmund and
John his sons tenements and rents in the parishes of Staninge-
cherche, S. Botolph without Alegate, and S. Michael de Wode-
strete. No date.
Whereupon came Alice, late wife of the testator, and put her
claim upon certain rents, which had been left to her by way of
dower, as having been granted by Stephen Bek to the testator and
his wife and the heirs of them lawfully begotten. Also Roger de
Rokesle, junior, claimed his right in two houses which he [the
testator] held for a term of years, &c., and had devised in fee.
Roll 31 (10).
1303^3 Monday next after Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.~\.
Godard (THOMAS). To Johanna his wife his houses in the
parishes of S. Michael Paternostercherche and S. Antonin for
life; remainder to his next heirs. No date. Roll 31 (11).
Wyrhale (RICHARD DE), junior. To Richard his eldest son his
large house in the parish of S. Augustine near S. Paul's Grate,
saving to Johanna his wife her rights, and also his mansion house
in the said parish. His tenement in the parish of All Hallows de
Bredstrete to be sold, and his nephew Richard Asshewy to have
the refusal of it upon terms arranged by the testator in the
presence of Friar Hugh de London, his confessor, and of Johanna
his wife. To Isabella his daughter a tenement near the said church
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 157
of S. Augustine. To Thomas his son and Johanna his daughter A.D.
certain sums of money for their advancement. No date. 130Z
Koll 31 (12).
Cok (WILLIAM), called " le fruter." To Avice his wife all his
houses in Fridaystrete, parish of S. Margaret Moysi, for life, with
remainders over to Hugh his son, Elena his daughter, and Gerard
his son in successive tail. No date. Roll 31 (13).
Sprot (HENRY). To Isabella his wife tenements near Ludgate
in the parish of S. Martin for life ; remainder to Richard and
Johanna his children. No date. Roll 31 (14).
Nortone (GEOFFREY DE). To Gregory his son all his tenements
in the parishes of S. Mary Wulnoth and Wolcherchawe. To
Agnes his daughter shops in the parish of S. Andrew Hubert,
and rents issuing from the house of Robert Dereman within
Bisshopesgate and in the said parish of S. Mary de Wolle-
chirchawe. Isabella, late wife of the testator, mentioned as one of
his executors. No date. Roll 31 (15).
Wastel (SIMON). To Emma his wife his tenement in Athe-
lingestrete, 1 parish of S. Benedict at le Wodewarf, for life, with
remainder to pious uses. Should she, however, wish to sell the
same, she is to have one moiety of the proceeds, and the other
moiety to be devoted to pious uses. No date. Roll 31 (18).
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Philip and James \_1 May]. A.D.
Cavendihs (JOHN DE). To Alice de Cavendihs houses in
Bradestrete, parish of S. Peter, for life, with remainder to
Geoffrey his son. No date. Roll 31 (37).
Hurer 2 (THEOBALD LE). To Gunnilda his wife a tenement
in the parish of S. Olave near the Tower for life; remainder
to Cristina his daughter, charged with maintaining a wax taper
before the altar of S. Mary in the said parish church ; remainder
in default of heirs to pious uses. A portion of rent of the above
1 See note tupra, p. 13. | ' See note ntpra, p. 97.
158 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1*03 tenement to be devoted to a weekly mass in the said church.
No date. Eoll 31 (39).
Chaundeler (JOHANNA, late wife of ROGER LE). Her shops
in the parish of S. Mary de Colecherche to be sold to fulfil
her testament, and Matthew de Foleham, chandler, formerly
her husband's apprentice, to be preferred as purchaser by five
marks. No date. Roll 31 (40).
Homer (WILLIAM LE). To the fabric of the chapel of
S. Mary in the church of S. Botolph without Bisshopesgate for
his sepulture twelvepence annual rent in the said parish of
S. Botolph. To Alice his wife his tenement for life, on the
condition that if she marry again she is to keep the same in
repair and maintain his youngest daughter, on pain of eviction.
No date.
Whereupon came Thomas, son of Geoffrey de Beckles, being under
age, and put his claim upon the said testament by the said Geoffrey
his guardian, inasmuch as the testator held not the said tenement in
fee, but only in fee tail (feodum talliatum). 1 A note follows that the
said testament was not accepted nor admitted owing to the witnesses
differing in the probate, to wit, John le Gardiner, the first witness,
saying that the testator made his testament on Wednesday next
before the Vigil of the Ascension last past, &c., and John le Hornere,
the second witness, saying that the same was made on Thursday
next before the Ascension last past, &c.
Roll 31 (44*).
[Here is a space left in the Boll, with a marginal note that it was
so left for the testament of Hugh de Wollechirchehawe, which was
not admitted because the witnesses did not agree upon examination.]
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of H. Trinity \J2 June].
Coreby (ROGER DE), chaplain, late Vicar of Piritone. 2 His
tenement in the parish of S. Dyonisius de Baggechirche to
be sold for pious uses and for the support of Reginald his
father. No date.
Whereupon came Robert, son of Robert le Treihere, a minor, and
challenged the said testament by Thomas de Flete, his uncle, re-
specting the above tenement, inasmuch as the testator had no right
to devise it, because he had no entry except by demise of Gilbert
1 See next page, note. | 2 1'irton, co. Oxrm.
COURT OK HUSTINU, LONDON.
159
le Armuror and Agnes, wife of the same, to whom his aforesaid
father Itobert le Treyhere gave it, contrary to the form of tho
gift 1 which John de Flete, chapeler, had made to the said llobert in
frank-marriage with Johanna his daughter and to tho heirs of them
lawfully begotten, so that the said llobert and Johanna could not
disinherit their heirs; in testimony whereof he produced a certain
deed, and asked that the devise of the said tenement should not bo
allowed to the disherison of tho claimant
Roll 31 (44).
Cutepointer (GILES LE). To Walter his son his house and
garden in the parish of S. Cristopher, London, except a plot of
groupd which he leaves to Ingelram his son in order that he may
extend his house. To the said Ingelram and to Walter his
youngest son houses in the parish of S. Bartholomew the Less.
To Guiot his son certain rents and the reversion of houses left
to his other sons. To Cristiana his wife the custody of his sons
under age so long as she remains unmarried. To London
Bridge half a mark. No date.
Whereupon came the said Cristiana and challenged the testament,
inasmuch as in one of the tenements so left to his sons the testator
had only a life interest, and as to another, it was acquired by herself
conjointly with her husband for the term of her life, with remainder
to tho heirs and assigns of tho said testator ; in testimony whereof
she produced a deed. And the said Cristiana asked that the said
devises should not be accepted nor ratified to the prejudice of her
fee and right, as also of her frank tenement.
Roll 31 (53).
Monday next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July].
Burntone (WILLIAM DE), clerk. His houses in London to be
sold, and the proceeds to be distributed as follows : to Dame
Alice de Panbrige twenty-six pounds thirteen shillings and four-
A.D.
1303.
1 The statute De Donii Condtiion-
alibut (13 Kihv. I., c. 1, called also the
Statute of Westminster the Second), of
which mention has been already made
(mpra, p. 160, note), enacted "that
the will of the donor, according to the
form in the deed of gift manifestly
expressed, should be from thenceforth
cibsrrved; so that they to whom the
tenement was given should have no
power to alien it, whereby it should
fail to remain unto their own issue after
their death, or to revert unto the donor
or his heirs if issue should fail." Since
the passing of this statute a gift to a
man and the heirs of his body hat always
been called a tail fee (feodum talliatum,
i. c., fee curtailed or cat down), and any
attempt to set aside the manner of
descent was met hy a writ of forma-
tion, so called because the heir claimed
per formam doni, according to the form
of the gift, which the statute had
enacted should be in all cases observed.
160 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
*-^- pence, and to Margaret her daughter for her marriage forty
1303. _ Tk-r -i .
pounds. No date.
"Whereupon came Herman de Hereford, on behalf of Sir Roger de
Suttone, and challenged the said testament, for that the testator
had but a life interest in the above houses by demise of the said
Sir Roger, in testimony whereof he was prepared to produce docu-
ments. But inasmuch as the said Herman did not produce them
nor fully certified the Court of his right, administration was granted
to the executors saving his claim.
Roll 31 (55).
Foleham (A VICE DE). Her shop in Briggestrete in the parish
of S. Magnus to be sold, and Robert de Foleham to be preferred
as purchaser by twenty shillings. To the work of London Bridge
twelvepence. No date. Roll 31 (57).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. Luke, Evangelist \_1S Oct.~].
Beygate (RICHARD LE), goldsmith. To Margery his wife
tenements near the gate of the Augustine Friars in the parish
of S. Peter de Bradestrate for life ; remainder to William, John,
and Simon his sons, their heirs and assigns. To Isabella, Kathe-
rine, Cecilia, and Margaret his daughters, and the heirs of their
respective bodies, a brewhouse with divers houses, shops, &c.,
situate near the aforesaid gate of the Augustine Friars, and also
in the parish of All Hallows by London Wall. A moiety of a
shop in Westchep in the Goldsmithery, in the parish of S. Peter
de Wodestrete, to be sold to pay debts and legacies. No date.
The following clause was not allowed : that none of his heirs to
whom any tenement left, as above, to his daughters should devolve,
by reason of failure of heirs of their respective bodies, should
have power to alien or sell the same, but that the same should
descend from one heir to another of his blood in manner prescribed.
Roll 31 (74).
A.D. ANNO 32 EDWARD I.
1303-4.
Monday next after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jem.].
Duket (JOHANNA, daughter of LAURENCE 1 ). To Cristiana her
sister for life rents held by the said Cristiana and Margery
de Bircheholte in the parishes of All Hallows at the Hay
1 See note supra, p. 89.
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 161
and S. Martin in the Vintry, the reversion of which was *-D-
in I lie testatrix under the will of her father. To Robert de 3
('oriiedalo, clerk, a tenement in the street of la Ryole 1 in the
parish of S. Michael de Paternostercherche, saving to Walter de
I'Yamieeis his term, and charged with payment of her debts and
legacies. No date. Roll 32 (5).
Cantebrige (RALPH DE), Rector of Suththo* in the diocese of
Lincoln. To Dame Idonea de Cantebrige, his mother, houses and
slrips in (roderonlane, and in S. Vedast Street and Westchep in
the parisli of S. Vedast, for life; remainder to Thomas, son of
his late In-other, Stephen de Cantebrige. To London Bridge half
a mark. No date. Roll 32 (6).
Alegate (WILLIAM DE). To Thomas Bedell his tenement in
the parish of S. Botolph without Alegate for twenty-four marks
sterling to be paid to his executors. No date. Roll 32 (7).
Gillingham (WILLIAM DE). His house to be sold, and a chantry
to be maintained out of the proceeds for the good of the souls
of John de Hampine and Elicia, wife of the same, and the souls
of the testator and of Agnes his wife. To London Bridge half
a mark. No date. Roll 32 (9).
Hauteyn (PHILIP), pepperer. To Juliana his mother his
tenement in the parish of S. Benedict Schorhog. A Juliana
Hauteyn, wife of Thomas Romeyn, is mentioned as one of his
executors. No date. Roll 32 (12).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Valentine [/^ Feb."].
Coulingge (GILBERT DE), chaplain. His tenement in the parish
of S. Botolph without Aldresgate to be sold, and two chantries
to be maintained, one in the chapel beyond the charnel house
(".lira carnarium) at S. Paul's, 3 and the other in the church of
S. Mildred the Virgin in Bredstrete. No date. Roll 32 (28).
1 Sec note mpra, p. 153. * See note mpra. p. 42.
1 Co. Huntingdon.
VOL. I. M
162 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1303 4.
A.D. Monday next before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March].
Wodere or Weyder 1 (EGBERT LE). To John his brother his
capital house in the parish of S. Mary de Abbechirche for life ;
remainder to Richard Wynter and Agnes, wife of the same,
daughter of the said John. To Juliana his sister a tenement
adjoining, and a certain new house situate within his court. To
Greoffrey, William, and John, sons of the said Juliana ; to
Margery, daughter of Peter de Sanford ; and to John le Blake,
shops in Shiteburlane. 2 No date. Roll 32 (35).
Goldcorn (JOHANNA). To Isabella, late wife of Henry Sprot.
houses without Ludgate for life, charged with the maintenance
of a chantry in the church of S. Martin de Ludgate ; remainder
to Richard and Johanna, children of the said Henry Sprot.
No date. Roll 32 (36).
Bekenesfeld (ADAM DE), called "de Fulham." To William
his son his shop in Bruggestrete held by him and his fellow
fishermen in the Thames (sociis meis in Thamisia piscantibus) ;
also his gardens and houses in Suthewerk. To Juliana his
daughter his house in Gernemuth, 3 and the wardship of
William his son and of his two daughters until they come
to full age; also houses in the parish of S. Magnus near
Oystregate, charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the
church of S. Magnus. To London Bridge half a mark. No date.
Roll 32 (37).
A- D - Monday next before the Feast of S. Mark, Evangelist \25 April~].
Canterbury (JOHN DE). To Margery his daughter his wharf
upon the Thames in the parish of S. Dunstan. To Thomas his
son land and shops in Menchonelane and in Tower Street in
the said parish. To Margery his wife his capital messuage for
life, with remainder to Johanna his daughter. To John his
younger son by Margery his wife a house in the Old Fish Market,
and divers rents in Fridaystrete and in the parishes of All Hallows
de Colemanechirche towards Alegate, S. Andrew Huberd, and
1 Dealer in woad, a plant used for
dyeing purposes.
Sherborne Lane.
Yarmouth,
COURT OF OUSTING, LONDON.
1G3
1 Plumbit ; probably leaden troughs,
since algei plvmbati frequently figure
among the effects disposed of in a
1304.
S. Leonard de Estchep. To Elias his son his house and shop ..
in the churchyard of S. Dunstan, and rents in the parishes of
S. .Margaret de Patyns, S. Olave towards the Tower, All Hallows
<!> Herkingechirche, and elsewhere, for life, with remainder to
John his brother. To Cecilia his daughter a messuage and wharf
called "Stonwarf" in the parish of All Hallows de Berkinge-
cherche. To Hugh his son a garden in Berewardeslane in the
same parish, and also his leasehold interest in land at Northflete.
No date.
Whereupon came Johanna, daughter of Gilbert Sperling, Robert,
son of Martin de Graschirche, and John de Hodesdone and Katherine
his wife, and challenged the said testament as to certain mes-
suages so devised, and asked that administration should not be
granted to the executors of tenements in respect of which the
testator had no power of disposition, &c.
Roll 32 (40).
Honnede (JOHN DE), tanner. His tenement with three
leads 1 in Secollane to Agnes his wife for life ; remainder to Alan
his brother. To London Bridge two shillings. No date.
Whereupon came Johanna, daughter of William Harding, and
challenged I lie said testament, inasmuch as the testator had no right
to devise the above tenement.
Roll 32 (52).
Frank (JonN), " Batour." 2 His tenement in the parish of
S. Stephen de Colemanstrete to be sold, and the proceeds to be
divided into three parts : one part to go to his wife, a second
part to be divided equally between Richard and Gena his
children, and the third to be devoted to charitable uses. No date.
Roll 32 (53).
Monday next after the Feast of 8, Mark, Evangelist [25 April].
Paris (GEOFFREY DE), saddler. To Johanna his wife all his
tenements and rents in London for life, save an annuity of forty
shillings rent bequeathed to Edith his sister, charged on a
tenement in the parish of S. Vedast ; remainder to pious uses.
The said Johanna to have the wardship of John de Paris, his
tanner's will. See the will of Walter
Jiusrharlic 1 , enrolled infra.
1 See note mpra, p. 113.
164 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. heir, during minority. To the work of London Bridge two
l 4 ' shillings. No date. Roll 32 (55).
Monday the Men-row of the Feast of H. Trinity [24 May].
Bedeforth (HUGH DE). All his houses in the parish of S.
Michael Queenhithe, also all his rents in the parish of S. Nicholas
de Bucher towards Neugate and in the parish of S. Benedict
Shorhog, and his tenement in the parish of S. Botolph without
Aldresgate, to be sold for the good of his soul and the soul of
Johanna his wife. To London Bridge forty pence. To Alice de
Kent, if she be delivered of either son or daughter, twenty marks ;
if not so delivered, she is to have ten marks for a marriage
portion, and the other ten marks are to remain in the hands of his
executors ; but if she should be delivered of a girl, then ten
marks and the child are to remain in the hands of his executors
for a term of seven years. 1 No date. Roll 32 (58).
Monday next after the Octave of H. Trinity [%4 May].
Smethefeld (HENRY DE). One third of his tenement to be
sold for the good of his soul. To Margery his wife another third
of the same for life, with remainder to the same uses; and the
remaining third to Johanna his daughter and Alexander her
husband. No date. Roll 32 (68).
Hauteyn (STEPHEN), mercer.
The testament not admitted to probate because the witnesses did
not agree as to the day on which it was made.
Roll 32 (71*).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Edward, King \_13 Oct.].
Borouhard (SALAMON), fishmonger. His house in the parish
of S. Margaret, Bridge Street, to be sold to pay his debts. To
John his son shops in the same parish, charged with payment of
his funeral expenses, and maintenance of a chantry in the said
church of S. Margaret, and also with payment of an annuity to
Dionisia his daughter. No date.
Whereupon came Johanna, late wife of the testator, and claimed a
1 This apparently is the meaning of a passage which is none too clear.
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 165
certain tenement which he had no right to devise, and asked that A.D.
the testament be not accepted to her disherison.
Roll 32 (83).
Bristol! (ELY AS DK). His tenement in Thames Street, pariah
of S. Dunstan, to be sold to pay his debts. To Alice his wife
another tenement in the same parish for life, with remainder to
pious uses. No date. Roll 32 (84).
Monday the Morrow of the Feiist of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.~\.
Wolf (ROBEKT LE). His house in the parish of S. Margaret
de Patins to be sold to pay his debts ; but if Agnes his wife
should have wherewithal to pay his debts she is to be preferred
to all others as purchaser. No date. Roll 32 (93).
Delle (WILLIAM DE), called " le Goldbetere." To John his
hnit her the reversion of shops in the parish of S. Alphege near
Civpelgate in tail after the decease of Helewysia his wife;
ivniiiindor to pious uses. To Alan his brother shops in the same
parish. No date. Roll 32 (94).
Miles (RALPH). His house in the parish of S. Magnus to be
sold, and a chantry maintained thereout in the said church of
S. Magnus for the space of two years for the souls of Milo his
late lord and others. One third of the residue of the proceeds
to go to Alice his wife, and two thirds to his children. No date.
Roll 32 (95).
Kyngeswode (Ik'uii DE).
Probate not admitted because neither of the witnesses was
cognizant of the testator's seal. It was therefore annulled and
Tnarked with the chisel (celte comignatur), &c.
Roll 32 (98).
Tilly (JOHN).
Probate not admitted for similar reason.
Roll 32 (99).
Plomer (Huon LE). To Agnes his wife his dwelling-house
in the parish of S. .Michael le Quern for life ; remainder as to
one third to Richard his son, and the residue to pious and
charitable uses. But if his said wife have not wherewithal to pay
his debts, the said house is to be sold by the aforesaid Agnes and
166 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
AD- Stephen de Pencrich, her brother, and one third of the proceeds
to go to the said Richard, and the residue to payment of his
debts and to the maintenance of a chantry for the good of his
soul and the souls of Gronnilda his former wife and others. To
the above Richard his tenement without Aldresgate, near le
Barbecan in the suburb of London, in the parish of S. Botolph.
No date. Roll 32 (100).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Martin \_11 Nov.'].
Albyn (WILLIAM), fishmonger. To Thomas his brother his
shop in the Old Fish Market, parish of S. Mary Magdalen. To
London Bridge twelvepence. No date. Roll 32 (106).
Okham (THOMAS DE). Bequest of five marks annual quitrent,
charged on a tenement in the parish of S. James Grarlechethe,
towards the maintenance of a chantry in the said parish church,
and ten shillings annual quitrent for wax in the said church. To
Agnes his wife the aforesaid tenement for life ; remainder to John
his son. To London Bridge five shillings. No date.
Roll 32 (108).
Jordan (WILLIAM). To William, son of Alice his late daughter,
the reversion of rents in the parish of S. Mary atte Hulle near
Billinggesgate, after the decease of Avice his wife. To the said
Avice his capital house in the parish of S. Michael de Candelwyk-
stret for life. To Sir Roger de Kingestone, chaplain, rents in the
parishes of S. Mary de Abbechirche, S. Margaret de Briggestrete,
and S. Michael aforesaid, so that he celebrate in the said church
of S. Michael for the good of the souls of the testator, Alice and
Avice his wives, and others. To Thomas his son rents in Crokede-
lane, charged with the maintenance of two tapers to burn before
the images of S. Mary and S. Michael in the aforesaid church ;
together with the reversion of houses in the parish of S. Martin
Orgar and the said parish of S. Michael. To Johanna his
daughter his wharf near Billingesgate and shop in the parish
of S. Margaret de Briggestrete. To London Bridge six shillings
and eightpence. No date. Roll 32 (109).
Bredstrete (WILLIAM DE), Rector of the church of " Moll-
COURT OF HUSTINC., LONDON. 167
ring." 1 His house in the parish of S. Sepulchre without Neugate A D.
to be sold under the direction of Master Thomas his brother, and
the proceeds devoted to the maintenance of a chantry for the
^oinl of the souls of William, called "de Cancia," and others in
the church of S. Laurence in the Jewry, and to charitable uses.
To London Bridge five shillings. No date. Roll 32 (110).
Peistour (SIMOX LE). To Matilda and Agnes his daughters his
tenement ; and the residue of his goods and chattels to be divided
among his children equally. No date. lioll 32 (111).
ANNO 33 EDWARD I. A.D.
1304-6.
Monday next after Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.'].
Pullere (WALTER LE). To William his brother his houses in
the parish of All Hallows de Fanecherche for life ; remainder to
pious uses. To William his nephew his little house opposite the
door of the said church. Also to his said brother his tenement
towards the Tower. No date. Roll 33 (6).
Bole (GILBERT LE), cordwainer. To Agnes his wife his houses
in the parish of S. Michael le Quern for life ; remainder to his
children. To Simon his son his term in a shop in Chepe.
No date. Roll 33 (7).
Foulmere or Fulmere (JOHN DE). Bequest of certain rents in
the parish of S. Andrew Huberd for providing a torch at the eleva-
tion of the Host, and also for the maintenance of a chantry in the
said chinch of S. Andrew. Thomas Lemman to have the custody
of William his son and of his goods until he come of age. To
London Bridge twelvepence. No date. Roll 33 (8).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope \12 Afarcft].
Bodetone (THOMAS DE), Rector of Tysseburi' in the diocese
of Salisbury. -To Simon, son of Isabella de Honilane, twenty
marks. Walter de Lege appointed guardian of the said Simon
during minority, and to have full power to sell the testator's
1 Mailing (?), co. Kent. | 3 Tisbury, co. Wilts.
168 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. house in the parish of S. Nicholas Olave to fulfil his testament.
'~ 5 - No date. Roll 33 (19).
Leycestre (SiR PETER DE), Canon of Lichfield. To the Abbot
and Convent of Teukesbury all his houses lying between the gate
of the Abbot of Faveresham and the churchyard of S. Brigid in
London. No date.
The will was proved by William de Dalby, clerk, and executor of
the said Sir Peter. Five other executors did not appear at the
probate, &c. And the testator willed that two of his executors
should proceed to execution without waiting for the others, &c.
Koll 33 (20).
Hallingbiry (ADAM DE). To Matilda his wife his tenement
in the parish of S. Michael de Hoggenelane for life ; remainder
to Bartholomew his younger son in tail. To Emma his daughter
houses, &c., in Goderonlane in the parish of S. John Zakarie, the
same to be held by Matilda her mother until she marry. To Alice
his daughter tenements in the parish of S. Botolph without Aldres-
gate. Also to the said Bartholomew tenements in the parish
of S. Michael de Hoggenelane, charged with the maintenance
of a chantry in the said church ; and rents in the parish of
S. Mary le Bow in S. Laurence Lane, all of which Nicholas de
Farndone, goldsmith, is to hold until the said Bartholomew come
of age. To London Bridge one mark. No date.
Whereupon came Thomas de Luda and Floria his wife and put
their claim upon the said testament respecting two shops in S. Lau-
rence Lane in the Jewry. And similarly Margery, who was the
wife of John (sic-), came and put her claim upon the same respecting
shops in Goderonlane.
Roll 33 (23).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [_12 March"].
Waleys (ROGER LE), butcher. To Matilda de Lewes, his
servant, his house in the parish of S. Nicholas Shambles for
a term of two years ; remainder to John and Cecilia his children,
and to Sarah, daughter of the said Cecilia. To Adam le Waleys,
his nephew, shops in the same parish for life ; remainder to
charitable and pious uses. No date. Roll 33 (33).
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 169
M,,,,,!,,,/ mxt after F. of S. John anteportam latinam [6 May]. A .D.
Stratford (G-UNNORA DE). To William Edmund her servant 1303 '
houses in il,,. parishes of S. Nicholas in Dystaflane and S. Nicholas
in Kldrfihstrcte ; also to Nicholas her servant the moiety of a
tenement in Elclefihstrete, charged with the annual payment of
one mark to the chaplain serving in S. James's Chapel in the
church of S. Paul. Also to the same William Edmund and
-Nicholas her share of a ship in the custody of William Toke, to
lie divided among them in equal portions. No date.
Roll 33 (40).
Coffrer (JoHN LE), of Ysmongerelane. To Dyonisia his wife
his capital messuage in the parish of S. Martin Pomer for life;
"inninder to Salamon his nephew, charged with maintaining a
Inn try in the chapel of S. Mary in the churchyard of
S. .Martin aforesaid. Also to his said wife a bakehouse and
shops iii the same parish for life; remainder to pious uses.
To Emma his daughter forty marks, the same to remain in
the hands of his executors until they make provision for her.
Adam ISraz to have a certain tenement in the aforesaid parish,
to him and his heirs, for fifty marks sterling. No date.
Roll 33 (41).
Romesseye ( ROGER DE), of the parish of S. George. To Robert
his son his tenement in the parish of S. Andrew Hubert. To Walter
and William his sons twenty shillings of silver, two silver spoons,
and one brass pot respectively; and to Alveva his daughter
twenty shillings sterling. No date. Roll 33 (42).
Finchesle (JOHN DE), junior, ironmonger. To Johanna his
wife his shop in the Ironmongery (la ferronerye) of Jxnidon for
life ; remainder to pious uses. No date. Roll 33 (43).
Monday next before tlie Feast of S. Dutistan [19 May].
Bernes (RICHARD DE), fishmonger. Bequest for providing wax
in the parish church of S. Peter the Less. His house in the said
parish to be sold, and out of the proceeds Bartholomew his son
and Felicia his daughter to have respectively twenty shillings,
and the residue to be divided equally between John his son and
Isabella his daughter. Also to the said John and Isabella
170 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
fs?s h use hkl goods, comprising silver spoons, napkins, towels,
tapestry, and table-cloths. To London Bridge five shillings.
No date. Roll 33 (53).
Geryn (JOHN). To Matilda his wife by way of dower his
brewhouse, garden, and shops in the parish of S. Botolph without
Bisshopesgate for life ; remainders over to William and John his
sons in successive tail ; remainder to Cecilia, Alice, Alice (sic), and
Elycia his four daughters. Also to the said William and John
other tenements in the same parish, with remainder to the
maintenance of a chantry in the said parish church. No date.
Roll 33 (54).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of H. Trinity \13 June\.
Norman (DYONISIA), daughter of Roger Norman, late gold-
beater, and wife of John de Mimmes le Cutteler at the Conduit.
To Andrew de Gloucestre, goldsmith, rents in Soperelane in the
parish of S. Benedict Schorhog, charged with payment of her
debts and funeral expenses, and with the maintenance of a chantry
for the good of her soul and the souls of John her husband,
Roger her father and Alice her mother, William her son, Amicia
her daughter, and others in the church of S. Alban de Wodestrete
for the space of one whole year. No date. Roll 33 (59).
Hockelee (RICHARD DE), mercer. To Elena his wife his capital
messuage within Ludgate and all his other tenements in the City
of London for life ; remainders over to Isabella his daughter, and
to Thomas, Robert, Richard, and Stephen his sons, in equal
portions with cross remainders. No date. Roll 33 (GO).
Bettone (WILLIAM DE). To Richard his eldest son certain
tenements and rents. To Thomas his son twenty pounds and the
lease of his shop in Sopereslane. To John his son, and to Matilda,
Margery, and Isabella his daughters, certain sums of money. To
Henry de Rokyngham rents in the parish of S. Sepulchre at
Smethefeld, and at the conduit in the parish of S. Mary de
Colcherche near Bordhawelane, for life ; remainder to Richard de
Rokyngham. To Juliana his daughter rents in the parishes of
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 171
S. Agnes near Aldresgate and S. Michael de Bassingeshawe. A.D.
No date. Roll 33 (61).
Lauvare (\\.\cr. DK), called "de Stakes," of the parish of
S. Mury de Wolnoth. To John Burel, poulterer, and Isabella his
wife her tenement in Schiteburuelane, 1 parish of S. Mary Wolnoth,
subject to certain charges. No date. Roll 33 (62).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July].
Grave (WILLIAM DE LA). To Cristiana his wife all his houses
in the parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate for life ; remainder
to Alice his daughter, so that she maintain a chantry for eight
years after the decease of the said Cristiana. To the fabric of
London Bridge half a mark. No date.
And William atte Rothe, the husband of the said Alice, was
present, and said that he was willing to provide a chantry in form
aforesaid.
Roll 33 (69).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of S. James, Apostle [35 July].
Gysorzs (MARGERY DE). To Richard her son her shop in
Fletestrete, parish of S. Brigid. To Beatrix her daughter a
portion of a house in Staningelane, parish of S. Mary, and also
another house in the same parish, which she acquired on the
decease of Thomas her brother. To Mabel hej: daughter rents
in the parish of S. Nicholas " atte flesshameles." Thomas, her
son and executor, appointed guardian of Richard her son and
of Isabella her daughter during minority. No date.
Roll 33 (75).
Cestre (RALPH LE), skinner. To Agnes his wife all his houses
in the parish of S. Mary de Wolnoth. No date.
And because the use and custom of the City did not permit a
testator to devise in fee to his wife and her heirs, &c., the aforesaid
Agnes came and renounced the fee, and asked to hold the said
tenement for life, &c.; and it is allowed, &o.
Roll 33 (77).
Fraunceys (WALTER LE). To Matilda and Margaret his
daughters and to John his son his tenement in Kyronlane, parish
1 Cf. Shitteborwelane, ivpra, p. 13; now Sherborne Lane.
172 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A -D. of S. Michael de Paternostercherche, in successive tail, paying
annually two shillings to the' Abbot and Convent of Thame. Also
to the said Margaret and Matilda in successive tail houses in the
same lane and parish ; remainder to pious and charitable uses.
No date.
Whereupon came Robert de Cornedale and put his claim upon six
marks rent due to him from a tenement devised to the said Matilda .
Roll 33 (78).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Edward, King \13
Wittleye (Ivo DE). To William de Gruldeford, clerk, his
nephew, his house in the parish of S. Laurence [Candlewick
Street], charged with an annual payment of twenty marks for the
good of his soul and the soul of Anastasia his wife for the space
of four years. His tenement in the parish of S. Mary de
Abbechirche in Candelwykstrete to remain in the hands of his
executors for five whole years after the probate of his testament,
and then to remain to Emma his daughter, unless the said Emma
be willing to maintain a chantry in the above church of S. Mary,
in which case the said tenement shall remain to her immediately
after his decease. No date. Koll 33 (80).
Hurer ((TUYDO LE). To Agnes his wife a cellar in the parish of
All Hallows de Berkingecherche and the moiety of profits issuing
from his capital tenement for life ; remainder to Henry Carpenter
and Scolastica, wife of the same, his daughter. No date.
Roll 33 (83).
Wodere (AUKEUS LE). To Basa (or Basilia) his wife his tene-
ment in the parish of All Hallows de Staningcherche for life ;
remainder to pious uses. His bakehouse in the same parish to be
sold to fulfil his testament. To Ida his sister his shop in the same
parish for life. To the fabric of London Bridge twelvepence.
No date. Roll 33 (84).
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [S Oct."].
Norhamptone (JOHN DE), tailor. To Cecilia his wife his
tenement near the lane called " Addelane " : in the parish of
1 Either Lad Lane or Addle Street, both being in the vicinity.
COURT OF iiusTixt;, LONDON. 173
S. Alhan de Wodestrete for life; remainder to Margery his A.D.
daughter. No date. Roll 33 (105).
Aveyner (WALTER, son of ROUER LE). To Alice his wife his
tenement in the parish of S. Peter de Cornlmlle for life, so that
she pay his debts as contained in schedule annexed within three
years after his decease; remainder to Cristina, daughter of
Stephen his brother, in tail; remainder to Walter, son of John
le Poleter, called " Wranch." No date. Roll 33 (IOC).
Bernard (NICHOLAS), son of John Bernard and of Matilda his
wife. To Robert Youn his tenement in the parish of S. Andrew
Hubert de Estchep. No date. Roll 33 (107).
Monday next after the Feast of AM Saints [/ Nov.~\.
Russel (JULIANA, relict of ELYAS). To Adam her son her tene-
ment in Thamisestrete in tail ; remainder to her other sons.
To Agnes, Amicia, and Katherine her daughters rents in the
parishes of S. Clement de Candelwykstrete and S. Michael
within Alegate. No date. Roll 33 (108).
Schedule annexed of the following legacies :' To Agnes her
daughter her green robe with three garnitures and furred
mantle to match (eiusdem secte) ; two pieces of tapestry ; six
sheets ; two feather beds, to wit, one large and one small ; one brass
basin and ewer ; two brass pots of medium size (de mediis), and
one brass dish ; two table-cloths and four towels ; a silver cup with
stand of Tours workmanship, and a silver cup without a stand ;
six silver spoons with silver-gilt bosses ; and one of her large
chests, &c. To Amicia her daughter her scarlet robe with three
garnitures and furred mantle to match ; two pieces of tajwstry ; six
sheets ; two feather beds, one large and another of medium size ;
one brass basin with ewer ; also two brass pots, one of the larger
kind arid one of medium size ; one brass dish ; two table-cloths
and four towels ; also a silver cup with stand of Tours workman-
1 These beq'iests of personal goods j f Land on the same day > s the Court
and chattels are stated to be recorded of Hasting for Common Pleat, at which
in the Court of Busting held for Pleat \ the testament was proved and enrolled.
174 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. ship, and another silver cup without a stand ; six spoons with
silver-gilt bosses ; one piece of scarlet silk (cindone gueleto) ;
and one of her large chests. To Juliana her daughter her entire
chamber of Doningtone 1 (cameram meam de Doningtone), with all
brazen and wooden utensils appertaining to the hall, chamber, and
kitchen thereof; also all her stock within the same manor, so
that, however, the same shall remain on the said manor in the
custody of the above Adam so long as the manor remains in his
custody by reason of the minority of Henry, son of Osbert de
Longchamp, deceased, the husband of the said Juliana. To
Katherine her daughter her mixed robe with three garnitures and
mantle to match lined with silk ; also two pieces of tapestry ;
six sheets, with two feather beds ; one basin and ewer ; two
brass pots ; a large brass caldron for melting wax, with large
tripod appertaining thereto ; one large brass dish ; two table-
cloths, with four towels ; one silver cup with stand of Tours
workmanship, without cover, and another silver-plated cup,
without foot and cover ; six silver spoons with gilt bosses ; also
one large brass pot, &c.
A.D. ANNO 34 EDWARD I.
1305 6.
Monday next after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [5 Jem.].
Bacheler (JOHN), fishmonger. To Dyonisia his wife tenements
in the parish of All Hallows de Berkingecherche near the Tower
of London, and in Rederesgate in the parish of S. Margaret in
Bruggestrete, so long as she remain a widow ; remainder to John
his son. Also to the said John in tail his shop at the corner of
Bruggestrete upon Oystrehull in the parish of S. Magnus,
remainder to pious uses ; also ten marks sterling, and his second
best cup of " mazere " ; and similarly to Alice his daughter his
tenement in the parish of S. Nicholas " atte Flehsshameles." To
London Bridge twelvepence. No date. Roll 34 (9).
1 The meaning of this may be that |
the testatrix had acquired her property
at Doningtone in right of her widow's
chamber ; on the other hand, camera
not infrequently signifies a parcel of
land. The itndoir'i chamber was a name
given to the bed-chamber, furniture,
and personal apparel, which it was
customary in the City of London to set
aside for the widow before proceeding
to distribute the effects of one who had
died intestate.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 175
Bokbindere (NICHOLAS LE). His tenement in the parish of *- D -
S. Augustine near S. Paul's Gate to be sold, and Amicia his wife
t<> have five marks out of the proceeds for her maintenance.
No date.
And because William de Notlegh and Robert de Lincoln declined
to administer, administration was granted to the aforesaid Amicia,
as appears in the Roll of Pleas (rotuto de interlocutor').
Roll 34 (10).
Wylesdone (ALICE DE). To Cristina her servant her tenement
in the suburb of London in the parish of S. Martin de Ludgate.
To London Bridge three shillings. No date. Roll 34 (11).
Taillour (WALTER LE) de Alegate. To Roysia his wife and his
tlin-n children the whole of his chamber with all his utensils.
To Richard his son the reversion of a tenement held by Richard
le Bakere for life, receiving yearly, immediately after the testator's
death, a rent of half a mark, and weekly one " penitourte," 1 in
respect of the said tenement. To Agnes his daughter a certain
tenement for her marriage. Also to his said wife by way of
dower for life his houses used for brewing. To London Bridge
fourpence. No date. Roll 34 (12).
Cosyn (JOHANNA). Her houses in the lane called " la Cosynes-
lane" to be sold, and out of the proceeds her executors to
consider Lucy, wife of John atte Selde, and Joyce Cosin and
others for their services. No date. Roll 34 (13).
Paumer (EDITH, late wife of ROBERT LE). To Edith, daughter
of Hamo le Paumer, her capital messuage with moiety of a well in
the parish of S. Martin de Ludgate in tail ; remainder to Nicholas,
brother of the said Edith. To Johanna, daughter of Hamo le
Paumer, a tenement in le Baltf in the said parish ; remainder to
William her brother. To Laurence, son of Nicholas le Lung,
and to Dyonisia, Edith, and Johanna, daughters of the same,
rents in the same parish with cross remainders. Also to the
aforesaid Edith, daughter of Hamo le Paumer, all her brewing
utensils, her best ewer and basin, all her tables with trestles and
1 Penny tart.
1~6 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. other utensils belonging to her hall ; also her large caldron with
great tripod and another smaller caldron, her large brass pot and
two brass pans ; also her best girdle of green silk and best small
gold buckle (firmaculum), her best bed, one silver-gilt cup with
stand, and best cup de mucro 1 with silver stand two gold
rings, and thirteen silver spoons marked with a star; one mattress
(culcitram) of silk with cloth of Venice in the middle, and her
best chest. Also to the said Johanna, daughter of Hamo le
Paumer, her second best girdle and two gold buckles ; her second
best silver cup with stand, and a cup de mucro with stand
gilt within and without ; two brass pots, one large and the other
small ; her second best brass pan, twelve silver spoons, and two
gold rings. To London Bridge half a mark. No date.
Eoll 34 (14).
Guldeford (WILLIAM DE), clerk. To the fabric of the church
of S. Laurence de Candelwykstrete, to wit, for repairing the
north part of the same, all the rent of his house for a term
of six years after his decease ; after which time the said
house is to remain to Silvester, son of Ealph de Cestre, his
nephew, in tail ; remainder to his poor relatives (parentibus
meis) and the relatives of the said Silvester. No date.
Whereupon came Bartholomew de Braghing and Emma his wife
and put their claim.
Roll 34 (15).
Monday next after Feast of Purification of V. Mary Q2 Feb.'].
Quintin (ANSELM), called " Knotte." To Richard, Henry,
Robert, William, and Peter his sons various shops in Bregge-
strete. No date.
Whereupon came John Lambyn of Colecestre and put his claim,
and challenged a term of years in a shop left to the aforesaid Peter
and William.
Roll 34 (27).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.'].
Reylegh (WALTER DE), cordwainer. -To Agatha his wife shops
and rents in the parishes of S. Mary de Colcherche, S. Stephen
1 Of frequent occurrence to represent I made, although its nature is not clear.
the material out of which cups are | Possibly a clerical error for mvrro.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 177
upon Walebrok, and S. Mildred in the Poultry for life ; remainders A - D
over to Isabella his daughter for her marriage, and to Simon his
son, if they survive ; otherwise the same to be sold for the
maintenance of a chantry and for pious uses. No date.
Roll 34 (30).
Ockam (NICHOLAS DE), clerk, Rector of " Jerdele Hastinges." 1 -
To John his son, "filio Fiuiane," all his houses and rents in the
City of London. No date. Roll 34 (31).
Wrytele (JOHN DE), carpenter. Bequest to the church of
S. Benedict Fyng' of rents in Fynghis Lane 1 and in the parish
of S. Bartholomew the Less for maintenance of torches, &c. To
Alice his wife tenements in the parishes of S. Bartholomew and
S. Benedict aforesaid for life ; remainder to Ralph and John his
sons. No date. Roll 34 (32).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Barnabas \_11 June]. A - D -
1306.
Paumer (SIBIL, late wife of ROGER LE). To Juliana and
Cristina, daughters of Roger de Coulinges, rents in Bredstrete-
Also to the said Roger de Coulinges and Dyonisia his wife her
granary at Henle. Her mansion house and shops in Bredstrete
to be sold to the said Roger and Dyonisia, who was niece of
the testatrix and had served her husband faithfully when alive,
for one hundred marks sterling, payable within two years of her
decease. To London Bridge one mark. No date.
Roll 34 (44).
Fleming (THOMAS), armourer. Rents in Secolelane without
Neugate, parish of S. Sepulchre, and in Wodestrete to be sold for
pious uses. To London Bridge one mark. No date.
Roll 34 (45).
Bosenho (PETER DE), skinner. To Peter his son by Cristina
de Brawynge his tenement in the parish of S. Mary de Bothawe
in Kandelwykstrete ; remainder to Roger his son, Matilda and
Margery his daughters, in successive tail ; remainder to pious and
charitable uses. Also to his said children other tenements in the
parishes of S. Stephen upon Walebrok and S. Benedict de Gras-
1 Yanlley Hastings, co. Northampton. | ' Finch Lane.
VOL. I. .N
178 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
laofi cn i rcne< For the repair of London Bridge one hundred shillings.
No date.
And note that Gilbert Cros, fishmonger, and Sir John de Bartone,
Hector of Mixebiry, 1 were named executors in the said testament,
and did not come to the probate of the same.
Roll 34 (46).
Passemer (JOHN). His house in the parish of S. Dunstan
West to be sold, and a portion of the proceeds to be entrusted
to his uncle to the use of Johanna his daughter until she come
to full age. William Passemer to be preferred as purchaser at
its true value. No date. Roll 34 (47).
Lyntone (NICHOLAS DE), of the parish of S. Katherine near
Alegate. Rents in the parish of S. Mary de Bothawe and in the
lane of S. Nicholas " atte Flehsschameles " to be sold for payment
of his debts. To Johanna his sister rents in the parish of
S. Matthew in Westchep for life ; remainder to a chantry in the
church of S. Mary Wolnoth. To Agnes his wife certain rents
in the parishes of S. Mary Wolnoth and S. Anne near Aldriches-
gate for life ; remainders to Roger de Romesay (sic), clerk, and
Robert de Frowyk. No date.
Whereupon came Roger de Ramesseye (sic) and challenged the said
testament respecting a tenement in the parish of S. Mary Wolnoth,
which the testator had no right to devise, inasmuch as Geoffrey de
Frowyk gave the same in frank -marriage to Robert, son of John
[Ramesseye], and to Margaret his wife, daughter of the said Geoffrey,
and their heirs lawfully begotten, wherefrom was sprung Clemence,
and from Clemence Isabella, and from Isabella the aforesaid Roger,
the present claimant. And the aforesaid Margaret took another
husband, Robert de Lyntone, who begat the aforesaid Nicholas, who
now devises, and thus unjustly, &c. Similarly John de Appethorne
and Johanna his wife, daughter of Margaret de Lyntone, challenged
the same, and said that the testator could not devise the said
tenement, because it was the marriage portion of the aforesaid
Margaret his mother, and that the testator after his mother's death
in that form held it, and she [the said Johanna] now succeeded as
sister and is in possession, &c.
Roll 34 (64).
Fingrie (ROBERT DE). To Avice his wife a shop in the parish
of S. Michael de Cornhulle for life ; remainder to Simon his son,
1 Co. Oxon.
COURT OF DUSTING, LONDON. 179
charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the said church A D -
of S. Michael. No date.
Whereupon came the aforesaid Simon and challenged the testa-
ment, for the said Robert had no right to devise the said tenement,
inasmuch as the said Robert and a certain Juliana his wife, mother
of the said Simon, had jointly acquired the same to them and their
heirs, and he was heir of their bodies ; in testimony whereof he
produced a certain deed.
Roll 34 (64*).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July],
Armenters (JOHN DE). Sixty marks sterling for the main-
tenance of a chantry at the altar of S. Nicholas in the church
of All Hallows upon the Cellar for the good of his soul, the
souls of Idonia his late wife and others. If interment be denied
him there, he desires to be buried in the church of S. Mary de
Suthwerk, and the above sixty marks are to go to the Prior and
Convent of the said church for similar uses. To Johanna his wife
by way of dower various cups of silver and mazer (de murro), 1 among
them being a standing cup with three lions and two silver cups
made in the form of a nut, and all the utensils of his shop near
Sopereslane. Also to his said wife his tenement in the parish
of All Hallows upon the Cellar. To Robert his son a shop
underneath the said church of All Hallows; and to Stephen his
son the reversion of a tenement in the same parish. Also to the
said Robert one hundred marks sterling ; a set of three silver cups of
Flemish manufacture, each bearing four lions upon a shield ; also
his term in a messuage at " Wodeham fereres " in co. Essex. To
Richard his son various silver cups and a tenement in the said
parish of All Hallows ; and to Idonia his daughter various cups
and a large caldron which used to stand in a furnace (in uno
fumesio) in his house. To the fabric of London Bridge forty
shillings. No date. Roll 34 (65).
Bradewelle (WILLIAM DE), mason. To Petronilla his wife his
capital house in the parish of S. Andrew upon Cornhulle, together
with her entire chamber, 4 for life ; remainders to Adam his son
and to Agnes his daughter in successive tail. Also to the said
1 See note tvpra, p. 151. | * See note mpra. p. 1 74.
180
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1306 A & nes his house in the parish of S. Botolph without Bisshopes-
gate in tail ; remainder to the said Adam ; remainder to pious
uses. Dated Monday the Vigil of H. Innocents, 34 Edward I.,
A -D. 1305. Roll 34 (66).
Hardel (RALPH, son of RALPH). To Juliana his wife all his
tenements in the parish of S. Martin in the Vintry for life. To
William his son the reversion of certain rents after the death
of his said wife, and to John his son the reversion of the residue
of all his tenements in the said parish in tail; remainder to
Thephania his daughter. No date. Roll 34 (67).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. Edward, King \13 Oct.'].
Treyhere (ROBERT LE). To Johanna his wife his tenement in
the parish of S. Mary atte Hulle for life ; remainder to Thomas and
Richard his sons ; also his capital messuage and wharf called
" le Holirodewarf " for life ; remainder to Robert his son, subject
to certain rent charges due to Adam and John his sons. To
Cecilia his daughter land and houses in the above parish in
discharge of twenty marks left to her by Johanna his daughter,
wife of Nicholas de Mari. No date. Roll 34 (75).
Rosamound (JOHN). To John his son the old hall which
belonged to his father, with shops in Belleyettereslane. 1 To
Felicia his daughter his new hall. To Alice de Sutton, his
servant, certain small houses (domunculas) situate near his new
hall. No date. Roll 34 (76).
Faveresham (EMMA, late wife of WILLIAM DE). To Custance,
wife of John Vigrus, 2 her daughter, houses in the parish of
S. Sepulchre without Neugate abutting upon the high street
called " Holebournestrete," charged with the maintenance of a
chantry in the said church of S. Sepulchre. No date.
Roll 34 (82).
1 Billiter Lane. See note tupra, p.
134.
1 Or Vigorous, described as a vintner
elsewhere. Roll 24 (94), 33 (95), (98),
(101).
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 181
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct.'].
Colecestre (GILBERT DE). To Amy his wife his tenement in
the parish of S. Benedict de Grascherche for life ; remainder to
John, son of John Laurence, and to Matilda, wife of the same.
No date. Roll 34 (98).
Bernard (STEPHEN), dyer. To Walter Miles, fishmonger,
and Agnes, wife of the same, his daughter, shops near the
Thames, in a lane at one end of Larfbardeshill towards le
Fihsiuarf, for their lives ; remainder to pious uses. To Isabella
his wife for life his capital messuage, excepting the above shops.
Two shops in Sholane to be sold for maintenance of a chantry in
the church of S. Mary de Somersete. To London Bridge twelve-
pence. No date.
Whereupon came the aforesaid Isabella and allowed the legacy
aforesaid, and adhered to her own share.
Roll 34 (99).
Shaftesbiry (WILLIAM DE). To Katherine his wife his tene-
ment in the parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower for life ;
remainder to the maintenance of a chantry in the said church
of S. Dunstan. To London Bridge five shillings. No date.
Roll 34 (101).
Ediman (A VICE, relict of WILLIAM). To Auditha her daughter
a tenement near Loueronelane. All her other houses and
rents in the parish of S. Andrew de Holeburne to remain in
the hands of her executors for the purpose of maintaining a
chantry in the said church of S. Andrew for the souls of the
testatrix, her husband, Thomas her son, and others. No date.
Wliereupon came John le Galocher and Cristina his wife, and
challenged the said testament, and said that the testatrix had no
right to devise the above tenement, because it belonged to the said
Cristina.
Roll 34 (102).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Martin [11 Nov.'].
Beauflour (GEOFFREY). To Cristina his wife for dower and for
the maintenance of the child with which she says that she is enceinte
a moiety of all his goods after fulfilment of his testament, together
182 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. with her chamber. 1 Also to his said wife and child his tenement
1306
in the parish of S. Edmund de Grrascherche for the maintenance
of a chantry in the church of S. Martin in the Vintry. To the
work of London Bridge one mark. No date. Eoll 34 (109).
Brun (NICHOLAS LE), goldsmith. To Isabella his wife his
tenement in the parish of S. John Zakarie and his house in
Kyronlane for life ; remainder to Isabella his daughter. No date.
Eoll 34 (110).
Mimmes (WILLIAM, son of THOMAS DE), coffrer. To Beatrice
his wife all his houses and rents in the parish of S. Mildred upon
Walebroke for life, with remainder to his children in equal
portions. No date. Koll 34 (111).
Writele (JOHN DE), cheesemonger. To Isabella his wife his
tenement in the parish of S. Mary le Bow for life ; remainder
to Ealph and John his sons. No date. Eoll 34 (112).
Chaundeler (JOHN LE) de Bisshopesgate. To Katherine his
daughter his tenement in the parish of S. Nicholas Coldhabbeye
in tail; remainder to Simon his brother. To London Bridge
sixpence. No date. Eoll 34 (113).
ANNO 35 EDWAED I.
Monday the Men-row of Feast of S. Edmund, King [%0 Nov.~].
Maristelle (JOHN). To Lucy, daughter of Thomas Daneynes,
his house in the parish of S. Vedast. Isolda his wife one of the
executors. No date. Eoll 35 (10).
isoe^r M naa y mx t before the Feast of Conversion of 8. Paul [25 Jan.'].
Suffolk (THOMAS DE), skinner. To Andrew de Staunford and
Eobert de Dudeford, skinners, tenement and shops at Horschobrigge
and in the street of Walebrok, parish of S. John de Walebrok ; also
rents in the parishes of S. Botolph without Alegate, S. Botolph
without Bissopesgate, and S. Michael de Basseshawe, charged with
maintenance of two chantries in the said church of S. John
1 Sec note supra, p. 174.
COURT OK OUSTING, LONDON. 183
for the souls of himself. William his father, Goda his mother, A.D.
1306 7
and others. To the fabric of London Bridge twenty shillings.
No date. Roll 35 (11).
Chigewelle (RICHARD DE), fishmonger. To the fabric of the
chapel of S. Mary at the entrance of S. Paul's twenty shillings
annual rent of his house in Eldefishstrete. To Johanna his wife
and Robert his son all his tenements in London in equal shares,
the said Johanna to retain but one third of the said tenements
by way of dower in case of remarriage. For repair of London
Bridge twenty shillings. No date. Roll 35 (12).
Pelham (WILLIAM DE), cordwainer. To Johanna his daughter
rent of a seld near Westchep, parish of S. Peter de Wodestrate.
His tenement in the parish of S. Olave de Mugwellestrate in
the street called " Selverstrate " to be sold to fulfil his testament.
No date. Roll 35 (13).
Frowyk (REGINALD, son of LAURENCE DE), cloth worker. To
Richard Constantin, clothworker, an annual rent in the parish of
S. Mary Magdalen in Chepe. To Sabine his wife all his houses
and rents in the City of London and suburbs for life, and the
reversion of certain tenements and rents held by Alan de
Sutton, saddler, by form of gift of the testator, for a term of
years in the parish of S. Michael le Quern ; remainder to Roger
and John his sons. No date. Roll 35 (14).
Gurdelere (WALTER LE). To Walter his son a certain house.
To Agnes his wife his dwelling-house for life ; remainder to
Richard his son and Johanna his daughter and the survivor of
them. No date. Roll 35 (15).
Favour (WILLIAM LE). His tenement within the Bar of
Smethefeld to be sold by his executors. To London Bridge
twelvepence. No date. Roll 35 (16).
Stanes (RICHARD DE), goldsmith. To Emma his wife shops in
a lane called " Everardeswellestrate," parish of S. Giles with-
184 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1306 7.
AD. out Crepelgate, with fountain and garden adjoining, for life ;
remainder to John de Stanes his son ; remainder to pious and
charitable uses. No date.
Whereupon came John de Stanes, son of the aforesaid Richard,
and challenged the above testament, and said that the testator had
no right to devise the above tenements, because they were here-
ditaments of Katherine, mother of the said John.
Eoll 35 (17).
Chaundeler (MATTHEW LE). To Juliana his wife his tenement
in the parish of S. Clement, and houses and land in Belleyeteres-
lane, 1 for life by way of dower, charged with maintenance of a
chantry for a term of seven years after his decease, and payment
of one mark annually for a term of twelve years to Thomas his
son ; remainder to Elys his son and heir. Rents in Manchon-
lane 2 and his tenement in the parish of Berkinggeehirche to be
sold for charitable uses. No date. Eoll 35 (29).
Monday neoct after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul \25 Jem.].
St. Edmund (FOLK DE). Bequests for the maintenance of a
chantry in the church of S. Swythin for the souls of himself,
Felicia and Johanna his wives, and others ; and also for the fabric
of the same church. To William his son for life rents of shops in
the lane and parish of S. Swythin, also charged with maintaining
a chantry. To Agnes his wife for life by way of dower divers
rents in the parish of S. Laurence de Candelwykstrate. To James
his son all his tenements in the City of London, charged with
certain annuities to the above William and Agnes. To London
Bridge twenty shillings. No date. Roll 35 (32).
Monday next after Octave of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.'].
Blockele 3 (WALTER DE), chaplain. To the Dean and Chapter
of S. Paul's certain rents in the parishes of S. Mary de la Hulle,
S. Dunstan towards the Tower, S. Clement de Candelwykstrete,
S. Nicholas Shambles, S. Martin in the Vintry, and S. Katherine
de Cristchirche ; also to the same houses and shops in the parish
of S. John Zakarie for the maintenance of a chantry at the altar
1 See note supra, p. 134.
2 Mincing Lane.
J A will of a Walter de " Blockeslee "
appears in Mr. Maxwell Lyte's 'Calendar
of the Archives of S. Paul's Cathedral,'
where it is, however, stated to have been
" enrolled 1361 " (Hist. MSS. Commission ,
Kinth Report, p. 47b).
COUKT OF DUSTING, LONDON. 185
of S. Silvester in the said church of S. Paul, where he was wont A D.
130ft- 7
to celebrate. His house in Yvilane in the said parish of
S. Nicholas to serve as a residence for the chaplain. The
chantry to be given to no minor canon of the said church.
No date. Roll 35 (35).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.'].
Lauvare (ROGER DE), cordwainer. Tenements in the parish
of S. Sepulchre without Newgate to be sold for the maintenance
of two chantries in the church of S. Sepulchre. To the work of
London Bridge two shillings. No date. Roll 35 (48).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March].
Oxon (ROGER DE). To Isabella his wife his house in Brugge-
strate for life ; remainder to Thomas de Weston, subject to the
maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Magnus the Martyr
near London Bridge. To the fabric of London Bridge half a
mark. No date. Roll 35 (49).
Monday next before the Feast of S. George the Martyr [23 April']. A.D.
Thorneberge (RICHARD DE), clerk. His house to be sold, with
the assent of Cristiana his wife, and she to have forty marks of
the proceeds ; the residue to be given to the poor. If not sold
in her lifetime, the same to be sold after her decease, and the
proceeds devoted to masses in the church of S. Mary Magdalen
aforesaid (sic). To the fabric of London Bridge twelvepence.
No date. Roll 35 (55).
Swyft (HUGH) de Estsmethefeld. To Emma his wife a portion
of his rents in Candelwykstrete for life ; the residue to be
divided equally among his four sons, who are also to have the
reversion of his wife's portion. Also to the said Emma a plot of
land with the building thereon 1 for life ; remainder to Walter his
son. No date. Roll 35 (56).
Monday the Morrmv of the Feast of H. Trinity [21 May].
Honilane (JOHN DE), skinner. To Alice his wife houses near
1 Area cum toto edifioio, spoken of also as Aream quam habeo et in yuan udto.
186
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D.
1307.
Grraschirche and at Smethefeld, and shops and garden in Hole-
burne, so long as she remain a widow. If she should marry she
is to have her due portion according to the custom of England,
and his three sons, William, John, and Hugh, the residue. To
Marion and Alice his daughters houses in Smethefeld and
pecuniary legacies. To the work of London Bridge twenty
shillings. No date. Eoll 35 (62).
Fraunceys (EMMA, late wife of WALTER LE). To John her
son her tenement and rents in the parish of S. Michael
de Paternostrecherche in tail ; remainder to Margaret and
Matilda his daughters ; remainder to pious uses. Richard de
Clodeshale and the aforesaid Matilda, wife of the same, to have
the custody of the said John and Margaret until they come of
age. No date. Eoll 35 (63).
Bredstrete (WALTEK DE). To Margery his wife all his tene-
ments and rents in the City of London and suburbs for life ;
remainder to Falk his son. To John, son of William his son,
shops in the parish of All Hallows de Bredstrate in Watlingstrate
in tail ; remainder to Hereman, brother of the said John. To
Osbert le Cordewaner de Bredstrate a shop for life. Bequest of
one hundred marks to four chaplains in the church of S. Giles
without Crepelgate for a term of five years. No date.
Whereupon came William Vyel and challenged the said testament
as to eight shops in the said parish of All Hallows.
Roll 35 (65).
Monday next after the Octave of H. Trinity [81 May],
Derteford (MARGERY, late wife of WALTER DE). To Walter
del Belhous and Olive, wife of the same, her tenement in the
parish of S. Audoen, 1 London. No date. Roll 35 (71).
Hundesdich (WILLIAM DE). To Elisia his wife for life his
tenement in the parish of S. Botolph without Bisshopesgate, with
1 Spelt also " Owen," " Ouen," and
" Ewin." The parish church was situate
within Newgate, near Old Dean's Lane
(now Warwick Lane) and the house of
the Friars Minors or Grey Friars, the
site of which is now occupied by
Christ's Hospital.
COURT OF HUSTINO, LONDON. 187
implements for brewing and tanning, so long as she remain *- D -
continent and without a husband ; should she, however, marry or
become unchaste the same to go to Thomas his son. To Cristiana
and Matilda his daughters, and the heirs of their respective bodies,
the tenement which his father bought of Henry de Haccheham ;
remainder to the aforesaid Thomas ; remainder to charitable uses.
Also to the said Thomas (inter alia) his best mazer cup with
stand, a cup of silver, a buckle and gold ring which belonged
to the testator's father, and his best diker* of skins. To the
work of London Bridge sixpence. No date. Roll 35 (72).
Pourte (THOMAS). To Johanna his daughter the tenement
which he bought of John de Kelleweden. To Matilda his
daughter the tenement which he bought of Joyce, son and heir
of William de Canefeld. To Cristiana his wife the messuage
which he bought of Thomas de Caponeshors, and the custody of
his said daughter until marriage.
And forasmuch as the use and custom of the City of London do
not permit of the testator devising to the heirs of his wife and her
assigns, the said Cristiana came and renounced the fee, and claimed
only a life interest in the above messuage. And it is allowed her,
Ac.
Also to the said Johanna his best mazer (mazerum) ; six silver
spoons ; two brass pots ; one posnet ; one brass dish of Dynaunt ;
one feather bed ; two tapestries, with two sheets, &c. Also to
Matilda his daughter one silver cup of Tholeus'j one mazer with
silver stand ; two small brass pots, with one small caldron ; one
basin and ewer; one feather bed, with one tapestry and two
sheets. To London Bridge twelvepence. No date.
Whereupon came Sir William, chaplain, son of the testator, and
challenged the testament, and said that the testator was non eompot
mentis at the time of making it.
Roll 35 (77).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of S. Barnabas [11 June].
Stanford (JOHN DE). To Nicholas le Maderman and Avice, wife
1 Or dacre, a word which seems in I to the tanners' trade, and signifies a
the civic records to be chiefly confined | bundle of ten ikins.
188 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. of the same, his daughter, his tenement in the parish of S. Michael
Queenhithe, charged with providing food, clothing, and lodging
for Elena his wife for life. Thomas his son to remain either with
the said Nicholas as his apprentice, or to be placed with a trust-
worthy person to learn some trade, and for this purpose the
testator leaves him forty shillings. No date. Roll 35 (88).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [30 July],
Diche (JOHN DE LA). To Cecilia his wife his house in Candel-
wykstrete, parish of S. Michael, for life ; remainder to Amicia his
daughter; remainder to pious uses. No date. Roll 35 (91).
Greneford (HENRY DE), the King's Sergeant. To Roger le
Ferrour certain rents, charged with the maintenance of a chantry
in the church of All Hallows de Grrascherche for a term of five
years after his decease, for the good of his soul and the souls of
Emma his wife and others. No date. Roll 35 (92).
Sackere (RICHARD LE) de Staundone. To Agnes his wife his
house in Bredstrete for life for maintenance of Richard his son,
who is to have the reversion of the same in tail ; remainder to
pious uses. To the work of London Bridge two shillings.
No date. Roll 35 (93).
Neuport (HENRY DE).
Testament annulled for three causes : 1. Because the executors
retained it without probate for four years without excuse ; 2.
Because there was an interlineation of the name of the testator at
the commencement in a different hand from the testament itself ;
3. Because there was an erasure in a suspicious place of a legacy of
tenements, &c. Et celte consignalur, 1 &c.
Wylekyn (EMMA), wife of Henry de Greneford.
Testament annulled because the testatrix was a feme covert at the
time of making it as well as at the time of her decease, &c. Et
celle consignatur, &c.
Roll 35 (98).
1 Cf. itipra, p. 165.
COURT OF HUSTraO, LONDON. 189
ANNO 1 EDWARD II. i..
1S07.
Monday next after the Fecist of S. Edward, King [13 Oct."].
Barre (MATILDA DE LA), widow. To John, son of John Bourser,
her foster-son, 1 her tenement in the parish of S. Benedict de Gras-
churche. To John de la Barre, her kinsman, a house in the
parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower. To Adam Ludekyn
a house and a stone vault under the solar of John Beauflour in
the same parish. To the work of London Bridge two shillings.
No date. Roll 36 (2).
Harwe (WALTER DE), Peyverer. 3 Certain rents in the
parish of S. Vedast and his tenement in the parish of S. Michael
le Quern to be sold for payment of his debts and legacies.
No date.
Whereupon came John de Harwe and challenged the said testa-
ment.
Roll 36 (4).
Lillebourne (LAURENCE DE), clerk. His tenement in the
parish of S. Botolph without Aldersgate to be sold, and the
proceeds divided equally between John his youngest son, Peter
his son, and Isabella his daughter, who is under the care of John
de Gorham. No date. Roll 36 (5).
Honilane (EMMA DE). To Ralph her son her tenement in
Honilane in tail; remainder to pious uses for the good of her
soul and the soul of Elyas her late husband. To William de
Honilane, her kinsman, vintner, a tenement in the parish of
All Hallows de Honilane, charged with the maintenance of one
fair wax light on Sundays and Festivals in the said church. To
London Bridge two shillings. No date. Roll 36 (6).
Godchep (RALPH). To Isabella his daughter for her marriage
a house in Smethefeld. No date. Roll 36 (7).
Fresfys (ADAM). To Alice his wife one mark annual rent of a
house in the parish of S. Katherine Trinity, London, for life;
1 Alunpno moo. \ ' Pcpperer.
190 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. remainder to John atte Halle, his nephew. Also to John his son
1307
and to Koger Bachelor, his nephew, respectively, one mark rent
issuing from the same house. To London Bridge twelvepence.
No date. Roll 36 (8).
Dunstaple (JOHN DE), skinner. To Tiphania, wife of Cristian the
Taverner, and John, son of Margaret her daughter, his tenement in
the parish of S. John de Walebroke near Horshobrigge. Also to
the said John rents in the parish of S. Michael de Paternoster-
churche in the lane called "le Bowe"; remainder to pious uses.
To William de Medelane, dyer, Tiphania, wife of the same, and
Geoffrey their son, tenements in the parish of S. Stephen de Wale-
broke, charged with the maintenance of a chantry in any parish
church the said William may choose. To William de Camerwelle,
felmongere, 1 tenements in the parish of S. Swythun. His capital
tenements and shops in the parish of S. Mary de Bothawe to be
sold by his executors for the maintenance of six chaplains,
whereof three are to celebrate in the said parish church, and the
other three in the church of S. Swythun. No date.
Eoll 36 (9).
Corner (ROGER LE). To Sibil his wife his dwelling-house for
life ; remainder to his sons in successive tail according to seniority ;
remainder to pious and charitable uses, except forty shillings,
which he leaves to the work of the church of S. Dunstan West.
No date. Roll 36 (10).
Hornere (STEPHEN, son of RICHARD LE). To Katherine his
mother his dwelling-house for life ; remainder to his child, if any
be born of the body of Alice his wife ; otherwise the same to be
sold for pious and charitable uses for the good of the souls of
Andrew le Hornere, the aforesaid Richard and Katherine, and
others. No date. Roll 36 (11).
Monday next after the Feast of All Saints \_1 Nov.~}.
Abenach (SIMON DE) de Havering. To John and Nicholas his
sons certain of his houses and shops in the parish of S. Edelburga.
Other houses and shops in the same parish to be devoted to the
1 Dealer in fells or untanned skins.
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON.
191
maintenance of two chaplains, one to celebrate at the altar of
S. Peter in Hornchurch (Ecclesia Cornvia), 1 and the other to
celebrate where his executors shall choose. No date.
Roll 36 (17).
Kiscere or Kissere 3 (HUGH LE) de Lothebiry. To Isabella his
wife his house in the parish of S. Margaret de Lothebiry for life;
remainder to Richard his son ; remainder to pious uses for the
good of the souls of the testator, his father and mother, Margery
his former wife, and others. No date. Roll 36 (19).
Edelmeton (PETER DE), draper. To Willelma his daughter his
brewhouse in the parish of S. Leonard de Estchep. To Johanna
his daughter shops and rents in Estchep ; and to Margaret his
daughter rents in the parish of S. Laurence in Candelwykstrate.
To Cristina his wife his large house in the parish of S. Andrew
Baynard for life, with authority to sell the same, if necessary, to
Hugh de Garthorp for one hundred marks to pay his debts ; also
two shops in the same parish for life ; remainder to his next
heirs. No date. Roll 36 (20).
Chingelford (RICHARD DE). His tenements in the parish of
All Hallows de Colemancherche to remain in the hands of his
executors for one year for the purpose of carrying out his last
will, and afterwards to remain to his next heir. To Alice his
wife his principal tenement for life ; remainder to Alice his
daughter in tail, charged with the maintenance of a torch in the
church of S. Katherine within Alegate for ever, and also with the
payment of one penny weekly to a chantry in the said church.
To Agnes and Cristina his daughters tenements in the above
parish of All Hallows. To London Bridge sixpence. No date.
Roll 36 (21).
Glovernia (HUGH DE), tailor. Certain rents of a tenement
situate opposite the church of S. Mary de Aldermanbiry to be
sold, and to be distributed to the poor in London in bread, clothes,
shoes, and money. No date. Roll 36 (22).
AD.
1307.
1 Co. Essex.
1 According to Riley (Introduction
to ' Memorials of London,' p. xxii) this
probably means a maker of "Gushes,"
or armour for the thighs.
192 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Monday next after the Feast of S. Martin \11 Nov.'].
Wade (JOHN). To Adam Wade, his brother, his tenement in
the parish of S. James de Garlekheth. To Avice his sister his
brewhouse in the parish of S. Michael de Queenhithe for life ;
remainder to pious uses. To Henry le Chaundeler, Hillaria his
servant, Matilda, daughter of Cecilia his late sister, and to John
de la Grene, clerk, divers shops, rents, &c., in the same parish.
Also to the above Adam Wade all his granaries in the said parish
of S. Michael. Bequests to the fabric of the church of S. James
de Garlekhethe and of London Bridge. No date. Eoll 36 (27).
Nute (JOHN), of the parish of All Hallows de Greschirche.
To Burgensis Fulberti, his uncle and executor, all his lands and
tenements in London and in the realm of England, and also
within the city and bishopric of Florence. No date.
Eoll 36 (28).
Ayssindon (GILBERT DE), mercer. Bequest of rents in the
parish of S. Benedict Schorhog towards the maintenance of a
chantry in the said parish church. To Margaret his wife his
tenement and seld in the parish of S. Mary le Bow for life ;
remainder to Johanna, the eldest daughter of Adam Braz. To
Alianora and Tyffania his sisters all his other tenements. A debt
to the Merchants of Paris to be discharged out of rents in the
parish of S. Benedict Schorhog. To Dame Roysia de Coventre a
remittance of rent due for her great seld. 1 No date.
Roll 36 (38).
Beverley (WILLIAM DE). To William his son rents in Brede-
strete in the parish of All Hallows. To Sallerna his wife also
rents in the same street and houses situate outside le Barbecan,
in the parish of S. Botolph without Aldresgate, for life ; remainder
to John and William his sons. No date. Roll 36 (40).
Pourte (HUGH). To John le Blound a house. To Margaret
his wife the custody of William his son until he come of age, and
to the said William forty pounds. Certain rents in the parish
of S. Magnus to be devoted to the maintenance of a chantry in
1 See note tvpra, p. 62.
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tho s;u<l parish church. To the fabric of London Bridge twenty A.D.
shillings. No date. Roll 36 (41).
Poundour (MAKUKKY LA). To Juliana her daughter a tene-
ment in the parish of S. Michael de Bassieshawe. No date.
Roll 36 (42),
Blondel (WALTER). Bequests of divers rents for the main-
tenance of a chantry in the church of S. Laurence in the Jewry
for the souls of the testator, his father, Alice his mother, William his
brother, and Matilda his sister, and others; also for the maintenance
of torches in the said church, one of which is to be borne lighted
before the priest as he carries the Eucharist from the said church
to any sick parishioner, and not to be otherwise used ; and a gift
of a silver chalice to the said church. To Geoffrey, son of
Geoffrey de Cavendissch, and to Geoffrey Bloundel, formerly his
apprentice, tenements in the lane of S. Laurence in the Jewry
and in Westchep in the parish of S. Pancras, near the seld
belonging to the canons of S. Martin le Grand, and elsewhere,
subject to the above bequests. No date. Roll 36 (43).
Finchingfeld (WALTER DE), junior. To William his son rents
in the parish of S. Sepulchre within Newegate ; and to Margaret
his daughter houses and shops in the Baily without Newegate,
and rents of houses held by Gerard le Bailer ; the same to remain
in the custody of Johanna his wife until his children come of age.
No date.
The said Johanna appeared at a subsequent court and allowed the
aforesaid testament, saving her action for her dower of freeholds, 4c.
Roll 36 (44).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Andreiv, Apostle [30 Nov."].
Braham (MATTHEW DE). To Johanna his wife all his houses
in the City of London for life ; remainder to Roger le Deneys, so
that the said Roger be bound to lay out for the good of the souls
of the testator, his wife, and Bartholomew de Castel, their entire
value, saving forty shillings which the testator bequeaths to him.
No date. Roll 36 (45).
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194 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Asschingdone (WILLIAM DE), goldsmith. To Edmund Heyroun
and Margery his wife, daughter of the testator, a shop in the
parish of S. Leonard in S. Vedast Lane. To Alice his daughter
also a shop in the same parish. No date. Eoll 36 (46).
Corder (ELENA, late wife of ROGER LE). Her tenement in the
parish of S. James de Garlekhethe to be sold for pious uses. To
London Bridge forty pence. No date. Roll 36 (47).
Kyng (RALPH LE). His messuage in the parish of S. Botolph
the Abbot without Aldresgate to be sold, and of the proceeds two
marks to be devoted to pious uses, and the residue to be divided
between Margaret his wife and his children. No date.
Roll 36 (48).
Wymbourne (MATILDA DE). To Adam de Heselingfeld and
Johanna his wife, daughter of the testatrix, houses in the parish
of S. Benedict atte Wodewarf for their lives. To John her son
rents in the parish of S. Michael de Basseshawe in tail ;
remainder to pious uses. No date. Roll 36 (56).
Pride (GEOFFREY), glover. To Reginald (sic) and Johanna,
wife of the same, a shop in Chepe for their lives ; remainder to
Geoffrey his brother. No date.
And note that the testator's seal was not appended, except only
for closing the said testament.
Roll 36 (57).
Horsham (WILLIAM DE), of the parish of S. Botolph without
Alegate. To Juliana his wife, daughter of Thomas le Brewere,
his tenement in the said parish for life ; remainder to Matilda and
Margaret his daughters ; remainder in default of heirs to pious
and charitable uses. Also to his said wife her entire chamber,
with linen and woollen cloths, and the whole of his household
goods for fulfilment of his testament and payment of his debts.
No date. Roll 36 (58).
Beaubelot (NICHOLAS), " esporoner." 1 To Cecilia his wife his
tenement in the parish of S. Brigid de Fletestrete for life ;
1 Sporier or spur-maker.
COURT OP HUSTINO, LONDON.
195
remainder in default of an heir of their bodies to the maintenance A.D.
of a chantry in the said parish church. No date. Roll 36 (59).
1307.
Monday next before Feast of Conversion of 8, Paid [25 Jan.].
Guydo Clcricus. -All his tenements in the parish of S. Giles
without Crepelgate to be sold to pay his debts and legacies. To
the work of London Bridge forty pence. No date.
Roll 36 (62).
Cros (MARGERY, relict of THOMAS). To Mariota, daughter of
Henry Box, rents in the parish of S. Margaret, Virgin, in Brigge-
strete for life ; remainder to Thomas Cros, son of the testatrix.
No date. Roll 36 (63).
Craye (JOHN DE), fishmonger. To Margery and Matilda his
daughters, and the heirs of their bodies, a shop in the Old Fish
Market in the parish of S. Nicholas Coldabbeye ; remainder to
John Kyng, his son. No date. Roll 36 (64).
Ceatrehunte (ISABELLA, late wife of HENRY DE). Her tenement
to be sold for payment of debts, &c. Twenty pounds to remain
in the hands of John le Botiller, son of Hugh de la Pole, to the
use of Walter her son until he come of age. No date.
Roll 36 (65).
"Bacheler" (WALTER, called). To Matilda his youngest
daughter his house and shop in the parish of S. George at Estchepe
for life ; remainder to Walter his son. No date.
And inasmuch as in the aforesaid testament there was a clause
of this kind, " Item, I leave to Walter le Marbeler and Johanna his
wife, my sister, and the heirs of the said Johanna lawfully begotten,
the whole of that shop with its appurtenances in the parish of
8. Margaret in Breggestrete, which was given to the said Walter
in frank-marriage 1 with the aforesaid Johanna my sister," and tho
said Walter and Johanna his wife still survive and may have issue
AD.
1307 .
1 Tenements given by one man to
another on his marriage with the
daughter, sister, &c., of the donor, to
hold in frank -marriage, created a
tenancy in special tail without any
words of descent or procreation; tho
donees in the present case accordingly
were already possessed of an estate in
the said shop to them and the heirs of
their tno bodies begotten, which the
testator appears to have endeavoured
to limit to the heirs of the body of one
only, viz., those of his sister
196 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. of their bodies, it was considered that the legacy of that clause
1307-8. should be held void and altogether annulled.
Roll 36 (70).
Monday next after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [85 Jan.].
Pourte (MARGARET, late wife of SIR HUGH). To William,
son of Sir Hugh Pourte, divers bequests, including two silver
cups to match, her best brass pot, and best basin and ewer;
and a vessel called " nothte." Also to the same in tail rents in
Groderonlane ; remainder to pious uses. Her tenements in the
parish of S. Benedict de Grrascherch to be sold to fulfil her tes-
tament. To Robert, Thomas, and John, sons of Johanna la
Benere, her sister, sixty shillings each. No date.
Whereupon came William Babot and Juliana his wife, and put
their claim upon the said testament as to a messuage and wharf in
the parish of S. Magnus, devised therein to the disherison of the said
Juliana. And Kichard Horn, " ferroun," put his claim on the same
as to a messuage in the parish of S. Botolph near Billingesgate, and
certain rents in the parishes of S. Magnus and S. Vedast, in which
the said Margaret had only a freehold for life.
Roll 36 (74).
Abiton (MARGERY DE). To the Prioress and Convent of
S. Elena her tenement in the parish of S. Michael de Cornhull,
charged with certain annual payments of money to the use of
the said parish church and to the high altar of the same, and
of one rose to the chief lords at the Feast of S. John Baptist.
To the fabric of London Bridge sixpence. No date.
Roll 36 (75).
Suffolk (ALAN DE), called "de Alegate," potter. To Agnes
his daughter by his first wife a messuage which he bought of
John de Algate, his lord. To Agnes his present wife for life his
capital house, and also his " Werckhus," with all that place which
he reserved to himself out of the gift which he made to Anabilia
his daughter in frank-marriage ; remainder to the heirs of the
bodies of the testator and the said Agnes. Also to his said wife
her entire chamber. No date.
And inasmuch as it was proved that the aforesaid orphans were
dead no mainprise was found.
Roll 36 (76).
Bermyngham (HENRY PE), cordwainer. To Johanna his wife
COURT OF IICSTIXG, LONDON. 197
his tenement in Pentecost lime, parish of S. Nicholas Shambles, *D
for life ; remainder to Johanna his daughter. Also rents in the
parish of S. Martin de Otewiche for a term of five and a half years,
and her entire chamber. To the fabric of London Bridge five
shillings. No date.
And because the said testament willed that if the above tenement
were not sold during the lifetime of the said Johanna, the wife
of the testator, then she should devise the same in trust for sale
for pious uses, which devise could not be admitted according to the
use and custom of the City, the said Johanna came and renounced
her right of devising for sale, and asked that the residue of the
tegument might bo admitted ; and it was granted to her, to wit, the
power of sale as executrix, but not the power of devising for sale;
and so the said clause was altogether annulled.
Koll 36 (78).
Monday next before the Feast of 8. Gregory, Pope \_12 March].
Heyrun (ALEXANDER). To John and Roger his sons shops,
&c., in Koperstrate and in the parish of All Hallows at the Hay.
To Alice and Sarah his daughters houses in the parishes of
St. Swythun de Candehvykstrete and S. Alphege near Crepelgate.
To Thomas, son of Margery his late wife, and Mariota, sister
to the said Thomas, a tenement in the last-mentioned parish,
on condition that they keep clean and maintain their moiety
of a latrine appertaining to the said tenement ; and rents in the
parish of S. Margaret in Briggestrete. Bequests to the parish
churches of S. Alphege and All Hallows aforesaid for pious uses.
No date.
The said testament was admitted to probate notwithstanding
the length of time that had elapsed from the death of the testator,
inasmuch as it was proved by trustworthy witnesses that William
Peverel, one of the executors of the same, had maliciously withheld
it, to the disherison of the children of the testator ; and also because
J[ohn] Heyrun, son and heir of the testator, came and asked that
the testament might bo admitted to probate.
Roll 36 (79).
Mertone (ROBERT DE). To Henry Launce, stokfyshmongere,
his tenement in the parish and lane of S. Michael de Candelwyk-
strete for forty pounds sterling, twenty pounds of which the
testator acknowledges to have already received, and the other
twenty pounds are to be paid to his executors. To the work of
London Bridge five marks. No date. Roll 36 (83).
198 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Stonhard (WILLIAM), " harbour." To Alice his wife his tene-
1307-8. men t in the parish of All Hallows de Grascherche for life ;
remainder to his children in equal portions. No date.
Roll 36 (84).
A'?i Monday next after the Feast of the Ascension [23 May}.
1308.
Blound (ADAM LE) de Fuleham. To Thomas and Gregory his
sons houses, shops, and rents in the parish of S. Magnus ; and to
Ralph his son his tenement near London Bridge with wharf called
" le Westwherf." To Nicholaa his daughter rents in the parish of
S. Michael, London, and in Estchep, and the reversion of other
rents held by Alice his daughter in tail. To the work of London
Bridge ten marks. Dated the Feast of S. Dunstan, Abp. A.D. 1308.
Roll 36 (91).
Matefrey (RICHARD), of the Old Fish Market, London. To
Johanna his wife and her assigns his shop in the Old Fish Market,
so that she sell the same during her lifetime, and distribute the
proceeds for the good of her soul and the souls of others. Dated
Thursday, the Feast of Ascension, A.D. 1301.
And because the use and custom of the City of London did not
allow a testator to make a devise to bis wife and her assigns, &c.,
the aforesaid Johanna voluntarily came and renounced the fee and
right, and faithfully promised to sell the said tenement in her life-
time, and to carry out tbe will of the testator in everything.
Roll 36 (92).
Moltone (AGNES, relict of ROBERT DE). Tenements in the
parish of S. Benedict de Grescherche to be sold for maintenance
of chantries in the said parish church for the souls of Hugh de
Derby, her father, and others. To John, Bartholomew, and
Boneioya her children tenements and rents in the parish of
S. Leonard. To Adam de Walsokne and Isabella his wife her
late husband's workshop ; and to Leticia her daughter certain
buildings near the said shop. No date. Roll 36 (93).
Humphrey the Chaplain, Rector of the church of S. Mary atte
Nax. All his tenements in the parish of S. Benedict Shorehog
to be sold for the maintenance of two chaplains for the space of
COURT OP IIUSTIJJO, LONDON. 199
two years for the good of his soul. To the fabric of London A.D.
Bridge two shillings. No date. Roll 36 (94).
Deneneys (MICHAEL, LE), tailor. His messuage in the parish of
S. Laurence to remain in the hands of his executors for a term
of eight years from the day of his decease for payment of his debts,
and then to go to Avice his wife for life ; remainder to Henry his
son, and Johanna and Alice his daughters, and to the child en
ventre sa milre, Grod willing, about to be born. To the work of
London Bridge sixpence. Dated Sunday next before the Feast of
the Apostles Philip and James, A.D. 1307.
Roll 36 (95).
Wandlesworth (RICHARD DE), corder. To Agnes his wife all
his tenements in Wandegoselane in la Corderie, parish of All
Hallows at the Hay, for life ; remainder in trust for sale for
charitable uses. To the work of London Bridge forty shillings.
No date. Roll 38 (96).
Hadham (WiLLUM DE), tanner. To Johanna his daughter his
tenement in the parish of S. Sepulchre in Sekollane without
Neugate ; also his brasier (batillum), with all his utensils of wood,
silver, and iron, dikers 1 of skins, chests, woollen and linen cloths,
table-cloths, towels, and feather bolsters. In default of heirs of
her body the same to be sold for pious uses for the souls of Felicia
his mother and others. No date.
The aforesaid goods wore appraised at nine pounds and twopence
by oath of Geoffrey de Chelchehethe and Robert de Gertworthe,
tanners ; and the same together with the above tenement were
delivered to Richard le Ussher, testamentary guardian of the said
Johanna, by mainprise of the said Geoffrey and Robert, until, &c.
Schedule of goods so delivered on Wednesday the morrow of S. Bar-
nabas, Apostle [11 June], anno 1 Edward II. [1308], is attached.
Roll 36 (97).
Harewe (WILLIAM DE), goldsmith. To Sabine his wife his
messuages in the parishes of S. Sepulchre within Neugate and
S. Nicholas [at the Shambles] for life; remainder to John his
brother in trust for pious uses. Dated Friday next after Easter,
A.D. 1308. Roll 36 (103).
1 See note tupra, p. 187.
200 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A - D - ANNO 2 EDWARD II.
1308.
Monday next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July'].
Litteltone (JOHN DE), clerk, son of Kichard de Litteltone and of
Isabella his wife. His body to be buried where God shall ordain.
To the said Richard his father for life a tenement in the lane of
S. Bartholomew the Less near to the church ; remainder to Roger
and Robert his brothers. Dated Thursday next after the Feast
of S. Lucia, Virgin, A.D. 1300. Roll 37 (G).
Dakenhale (WILLIAM DE), of the parish of S. Benedict de
Grascherche. To Juliana his wife his house with brewery and
shops in the said parish for life ; remainder to his next heirs.
Also two shops in the same parish for a term of eight years for
payment of his debts ; remainder to William and Simon his
sons and the heirs of their bodies ; remainder to pious uses for
the good of his soul and the souls of Matilda and Juliana his wives
and others. No date. Roll 37 (7).
Gloucestre (WILLIAM DE), saddler. His tenement in West-
chepe in the parish of S. Vedast to remain in the hands of his
executors for a term of twelve years for payment of his debts, and
then to go to Richard his brother. No date. Roll 37 (8).
"De Aysshe" (FiNA, called). To Cristina her sister and to
Fina, daughter of the same, her shops in the parish of S. Sepul-
chre without Newegate for twenty marks sterling, to be devoted
to the maintenance of four chantries. No date. Roll 37 (9).
Borham (GEOFFREY DE), burser. 1 To Cristiana his wife and
Juliana his daughter respectively a moiety of his tenement
in the parish of S. Stephen de Colemanestrete ; remainders
over to his said daughter, and to William and Adam, sons of
Aleisia his sister, wife of John Duk, charged with certain pay-
ments to the children of Aleisia, another sister of the testator,
wife of Thomas de Bradefeld. A chantry in the said church
of S. Stephen to be maintained for a term of five years from his
1 Pouch-maker.
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decease for the good of his soul and the souls of Matilda his A- D -
1 ''I iW
former wife and of Osmund and Deonisia his parents and ot !
Also to the said Juliana his daughter divers chattels, including
counterpanes, feather beds, sheets, a large brass pot holding
seven gallons and a brass pot of one gallon, table-cloths, towels,
&c. To the work of London Bridge twelvepence. No date.
Roll 37 (10).
Norman (GEOFFREY), goldsmith. To Robert de Pipeherst,
goldbeater, ten shillings quitrent in the parish of S. Mary de
Abbecherche, formerly bequeathed to the testator by Hamo his
late brother. No date. Roll 37 (21).
Monday the Feast of S. Martin \11 Nov."].
Hodere (HENKY LE). To Agnes his wife the residue of all his
goods after payment of his debts and fulfilment of his testament ;
also his tenement in the parish of S. Botolph without Alegate
for life ; remainder to Simon his son, charged with maintaining
weekly two masses in the said parish church. To John his
son a certain house ; and to Mabel his daughter a bequest for
clothing. To London Bridge sixpence. No date.
Roll 37 (31).
Christchurch (MARK DE), clothworker. His house in the parish
of S. Mary le Bow to be sold, and the proceeds devoted to the
maintenance of six chaplains, to wit, two to celebrate in the church
of S. John Zakarie, two in the church of S. Mary le Bow, and two
in the church of S. Michael de Cornhulle, for the space of two
years from his decease, for the good of his soul and the souls of
Stephen de Cornhulle and others. To London Bridge six shillings
and eightpence. No date. Roll 37 (32).
Ponge or Punge (ALEXANDER). To William his son his house
in the parish of S. Athelburga. Another house to be sold by his
executors, and Matilda his daughter to have six marks of the
proceeds, and the residue to be devoted to pious uses for the
good of his soul and the souls of Alice his wife and others.
No date. Roll 37 (33).
Atte Vine (WILLIAM) de Bekles. To Isabella his wife by
202 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1308 Wa ^ ^ C ^ ower a ^ kis tenements in the parish of S. Margaret de
Patyns for life, charged with the maintenance of a chantry in
the said parish church. After her decease the same to be sold,
and six marks annual rent to be devoted to a similar object for
the good of his soul and the souls of Isabella his wife and all the
faithful departed, whose debtor he was as Ofod knew ; and five
shillings for maintenance of torches. To the work of London
Bridge one mark. No date. Eoll 37 (34).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Edmund, King [20 Nov.'].
" Le Flemyng " (Jonx, called), carpenter. To Alice, daughter
of Henry de Edrop in Oxon, the reversion of his tenement in
Temestret, parish of S. Michael, after the decease of Alice his
wife. To Lucy, wife of Henry de Edrop, sister of the testator,
a similar reversion of his tenement in Old Fishstrete, charged
with an annual payment of six shillings and eightpence to the
poor for the good of his soul. No date. Eoll 37 (36).
Thele (HENRY DE), skinner. His tenement upon Walebrok to
be sold, after the decease of Matilda his wife, for pious uses. To
John his servant, and adopted son 1 of Matthew le Fraunceys,
hosier, rent of a tenement at Grascherche in the parish of
S. Benedict. No date.
Whereupon came Matilda, wife of the testator, and asked probate
of the said testament, and everything in the same she allowed and
confirmed.
Eoll 37 (37).
Nettlestede (WILLIAM DE), skinner. To the child with which
Ida his wife is enceinte certain rents. His two shops in the
parish of S. Stephen de Walebrok to be sold, and the proceeds
to be divided equally between his said wife and child, and also
Thomas and Eoger his sons. No date. Eoll 37 (38).
" Le Kyng "-' (WILLIAM, called). To John his son a tenement
in the parish of S. Stephen de Colemanstrate, subject to certain
charges for pious uses, and excepting seven small houses (man-
siunculas) and a solar, which he leaves to Matilda his daughter,
1 Filiolojilio. \ * Also called "Le Kyng' kystcre."
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 203
subject to similar charges. If, however, the said John is in a A.D.
position to advance his said sister in marriage up to the full value
of her legacy, he may take the whole tenement. Other devises
to Alice and Johanna his daughters, John his son, and to Marsilia,
sister to Matilda his late wife, of tenements and rents in the
parish of S. Michael de Bassieshaghe. Bequest to the fabric
of the church of S. Laurence in the Jewry of a certain rent
issuing from houses which belonged to Slymina, late wife of
Fictavin le Fort, a Jew, in Cattestrete. 1 No date.
Boll 37 (40).
Monday next after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.]. **>-
Herlawe (JOHN DE), butcher. To Juliana his wife his tenement
in the parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate, extending up to
the garden of the Dean of S. Paul's towards the west, for life ;
remainder to pious uses. If she should wish to sell the same,
one moiety of the proceeds is to go to her, the other to be devoted
to pious uses. No date. Roll 37 (58).
Longe (NICHOLAS LE). To Laurence his son his dwelling-house
in Fletestrate without Ludgate, with shops and divers household
goods appertaining thereto, also his brewery with utensils, &c.
To Edith his daughter, wife of John de Paris, to Johanna and
Dionisia his daughters, and to Laurence and Richard his sons
houses and shops in le Bailly and elsewhere. No date.
Roll 37 (59).
Suffolk (EDMUND DE). To Gunnora his wife his house for life,
charged with maintaining a fair wax taper before the Blessed
Virgin in the church aforesaid (sic) ; remainder to John called
" le Little." To Matilda his sister the reversion of a shop adjoining
the same, after the decease of his said wife, for life, with similar
remainder. In aid of the Holy Land ten shillings. No date.
Roll 37 (60).
Halgeford (JoHN DE), goldsmith. To Isabella his wife his
tenement in the parish of H. Trinity the Less for life ; remainder
to his children. To the Abbey of Westminster forty pence. Dated
Tuesday next after Passion Sunday, A.D. 1308. Roll 37 (61).
1 Or Cateaton Street, now Gresham Street.
204
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D.
1308-9.
Hereward (JOHN). To Agnes his wife his capital house in
the parish of S. Sepulchre without Neugate, between the tene-
ment of the Abbot of Vaudey 1 and the lane called " Wandayenes-
lane," 2 for life ; remainder to pious uses. Also his term in houses
held by demise of the said abbot, and also in lands and houses
at Cherringge. 3 To William Pente and Alice, wife of the same,
his daughter, shops in Wandayeneslane. To Katherine his
daughter shops in Secollane and Lymbarnereslane. 4 No date.
Koll 37 (<>2).
Cotiller (EUSTACE LE). To Peter his son houses in the lane
and parish of S. Martin Orgor for life ; remainder to Alice his
wife for life ; remainder to pious uses for the good of the souls
of the said Alice and Peter and of Emma his late wife. No date.
Eoll 37 (03).
Enefeud (JOHN DE), goldbeater. To John, son of Eobert de
Gloucestre, goldsmith, his adopted son, certain rents in the parish
of S. Giles without Crepelgate. His houses in the parish of
S. Botolph without Aldresgate to be sold to pay his debts and to
fulfil his testament. To London Bridge twelvepence. No date.
Whereupon came Roger, son of Elyas de Wycoumbe, and
challenged the said testament, and said that the testator had devised
a certain tenement to be sold which belonged to the said Itoger by
inheritance.
Roll 37 (G4).
Essex (OsuEKT DE), tanner. To the fabric of the church of
S. Giles without Crepelgate twelvepence, charged on his house
situate in the same parish. To Matilda his wife all his houses for
life ; remainder to his children. To the work of London Bridge
sixpence. Dated the morrow of the Nativity of B. V. Mary,
A.D. 1305. Roll 37 (65).
Monday iiext after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [2 4 Feb.'].
Mulgar (ADAM), tailor. To Sibil his daughter his houses at
Smethefeld, charged with the maintenance of a chantry for the
good of his soul and the soul of Mary his wife for the space of
1 The abbey De Valle Dei or Vaudey, 3 Cbaring, co. Middlesex.
in the parish of Edenham, co. Line. * So called from burning lime there
2 Windagain or Turnagain Lane, so with sea-coal (Strype's 'Stow,' bk. iii.
called from its ending in a cut de sao. p. 247).
COURT OF HUSTINO, LONDON. 205
\vars all IT his decease. Also houses in the jmrish of *!>
S. .lames dc Oarlekhethe, charged with a payment of five marks
annually towards a chantry in the said church. No date.
Roll 37 (87).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Mark, Evangelist [25 Aprif], A.D.
1309.
Pyrot (RALPH), Knt. To Reginald his son his lands and tene-
ments in the vill of London in Holebourne Street. No date.
Roll 37 (91).
Benere (ROBERT LE), fishmonger. His tenement in the parish
of S. Botolph towards Billingesgate to be sold for twenty pounds
of silver to William Sorweles before all others. No date.
Roll 37 (92).
Mineter (RALPH LE), of the parish of S. Dunstan near the
Tower of London. His tenement in the said parish to be sold, and
one moiety of the proceeds to go to Marion his wife and the other
towards fulfilling his testament for the benefit of his soul. Also
to his said wife half a mark annual quitrent of a tenement in the
parish of All Hallows de Berkyngecherche. No date.
And because the use and custom of the City did not permit a
testator to leave to his wife a tenement in fee, the said Marion camo
and renounced the fee of the half mark aforesaid, and asked that she
might hold the same for life, which was granted to her, ic.
Roll 37 (93).
Brus (Kit IIAUD LE), tanner. To John and Thomas his sons and
to Matilda his daughter his tenement in the parish of S. Giles
without t'repelgate in successive tail ; remainder to pious uses. A
taper of four pounds of wax to be maintained before the Blessed
Virgin in the said church by the holder of the tenement for the
time being. No date. Roll 37 (94).
Gubbe (WALTER). To Richard his son, John de Bandon his
son, John called " Petit " his son, and Mathew his son, houses
and shops in Thames Street and S. Michael's Lane in the parish
of S. Michael. To Agnes his wife a house in the said parish of
S. Michael in Thames Street for life. To the work of London
Bridge forty pence. No date. Roll 37 (95).
206 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
^A D. Fulberti (BuRGESius), of Florence. To William Fulberti called
"Parsone," Simon Fulberti, and Cambin Fulberti, his nephews,
the tenement which he had by demise of John Nute Ful-
berti, 1 his nephew, in the parish of All Hallows de Graschirche,
saving the rights of Mary, late wife of Nute Fulberti, and of
Johanna, late wife of John Nute. Also to the same all his lands,
rents, and tenements in the city and bishopric of Florence,
the said William, Simon, and Cambin providing twenty marks for
the marriage of Margaret his daughter. No date.
Eoll 37 (96).
Dene (JOHN DE). To Alditha his wife his house in the parish
of S. Leonard de Estchep for life ; remainder in trust for sale for
the maintenance of a chantry in the chapel of S. Mary in the
church of S. Andrew de Estchep. No date. Eoll 37 (97).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mark, Evangelist [25 April'].
Bifold (JOHN DE). To Alice his wife a tenement for life ;
remainder to Stephen and Eobert his sons in successive tail ;
remainder to pious uses. Also to the said Eobert and Stephen
two other tenements in successive tail, with similar remainder.
No date.
Whereupon came Eobert Podifat, William Godale, and John le
Pestour de Crepelgate before the Mayor, Aldermen, and the Cham-
berlain, and gave surety on behalf of the said Alice for the main-
tenance of the children of the testator aud the houses to her so
devised.
Eoll 37 (112).
Brauncestre (THOMAS DE), junior, goldbeater. To Alice his
wife his tenement in the parish of All Hallows de Bredstrate for
life ; remainders over to Johanna his daughter and Alice his
sister. Also to the said Johanna certain rents, with remainder
to pious uses in the event of her dying under age. No date.
Eoll 37 (113).
Stratford (JOHN DE), fishmonger. To William his son shops
in the parish of S. Nicholas in the Old Fish Market in tail ;
remainder in trust for sale for the maintenance of a chantry in
the said parish church, preference being given to Andrew de
Stratford as purchaser by twenty shillings. Also to the said
' Cf. the will of John Nute enrolled supra, p. 192.
COURT OF HOSTING, LONDON. 207
William certain rents in the street of the Old Fish Market, A.D.
1 309.
charged with the payment of ten marks for the maintenance of
a chantry in the above church for the space of two years after his
decease, for which the said William is to give security before he
enters upon the said rents. To Sir Thomas, the rector of the
said church of S. Nicholas, and his successors, twenty pence
annual rent of a shop in the street of the Old Fish Market, to
have his soul in remembrance. To the work of London Bridge
sixpence. No date. Roll 37 (116).
ANNO 3 EDWARD II.
Monday in the Quinzaine 1 of S. Michael [29 Sept.].
Shenche (MARTIN). To Claricia his wife all his tenements in
the parish of S. Laurence Jewry for life ; remainder to John his
son. To Roland his son his tenement in Wodestrete, with a plot
of land without Aldresgate. To Cristiana and Idonia his daughters
forty pounds apiece ; the same to remain in the hands of their
mother for their maintenance, who is to find security before the
Mayor and Aldermen of the City to answer for the same. No date.
Roll 38 (11).
Long (JOHN LE), carter. His tenement in the parish of
S. Botolph without Alle-gatestrate to be sold towards payment
of his debts. To Laurencia and Agnes his daughters ten
pounds apiece. His whole term del Lompettes to be sold by his
executors. To London Bridge twelvepence. Thomas Lemman
to have the custody of his said daughters and their money until
they come of age. No date.
Subsequently the custody of the said children with their money
was delivered to the said Thomas, as is contained in the red paper
(rubeo papero), (to., and they received the aforesaid money, io.
Roll 38 (12).
Woderoue (JOHN). To Matilda his wife his tenement in the
parish of S. John de Walebrok for life ; remainder to John,
Thomas, and Henry his sons. To Margery his daughter a stable
and solar for life, paying to the rector of the said parish church
1 A fortnight after Michaelmas, the I an event, counting the day of the event
quinzaine being the fifteenth day after | itself.
isoa
208 CALENDAB OF WILLS,
^ r ^ e t e k e i n g thirteenpence by the year for services for his
soul during her life ; remainder to his aforesaid eons. No date.
Roll 38 (13).
Wymplere (ALICE LA). To Geoffrey le Brochere and Alice
his wife the reversion of shops in Sopereslane for life. To Avice
her daughter rents, &c., in the same lane for life, charged with
the reasonable maintenance of William Gratefige and Johanna
his wife ; remainder to the said William and Johanna. No date.
Whereupon came William, son of Robert Gratefig, and challenged
the said testament, &c.; and afterwards the aforesaid William, being
examined as to his objection, said that he had nothing to say against
it eicept that he was unwilling to be in the custody of the executors,
&c. It was therefore decided that, notwithstanding the objection
of the said William, execution of the said testament should be
done, &c.
Roll 38 (14).
Ragoun (WALTER). To Agnes his wife for life his tenement
and rents in the parish of S. Margaret de Bruggestrate, so that
the said Agnes maintain Salomon his son according to her ability ;
remainder to the said Salomon and to Johanna his daughter in
successive tail ; remainder to the poor in London. No date.
Roll 38 (15).
Virly (Jonu). To Juliana his wife his tenement in the parish
of S. Andrew de Holebourne for life ; remainder to Thomas (or
Geoffrey) his son in tail ; remainder to pious uses. No date.
Roll 38 (16).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct."].
Beaufo (ROGER DE), Knt. To Thomas de Beaufou de Hertewelle,
his son, and to Roger, brother of the said Thomas, his houses in
London. No date. Roll 38 (28).
Scot (BARTHOLOMEW), of the parish of S. Christopher, London.
To Matilda his wife his brewhouse and rents of tenement without
Bisshopesgate for life ; remainder to pious uses. To Geoffrey de
Bordesle a tenement in the parish of S. Sepulchre without Neu-
gate. To the work of London Bridge twelvepence. No date.
Roll 38 (29).
COURT OF RUSTING, LONDON. 209
Monday next before Feast of Purification of V. Mary [3 Feb.'].
Hengham (Kuan DE), clerk. To Matilda his kinswoman his
house in Candelwikstrate. To Juliana de Knapton and Robert
her son fifty marks. No date. Roll 38 (67).
Bredestrete (THOMAS DE). To the Dean and Chapter of
S. Paul's, for the maintenance of a chantry for the benefit of
Godfrey de St. Dunstan, late minor canon of the said church, divers
annual quitrents in Bredestret, parish of All Hallows, and in the
parishes of S. Nicholas Shambles and S. Brigid near Flete Bridge ;
also, for a pittance on the day of the obit of the said Godfrey, rente
in Flete Street in the parish of S. Martin de Ludgate. To the
work of London Bridge five shillings. No date. Roll 38 (68).
Perer (JOHN LE), residing in the parish of S. Augustine near
S. Paul's Gate. His house in the said parish to be sold for the
maintenance of a chantry in the said parish church. No date.
Roll 38 (69).
Gofaire (ELIAS). Rents in the parish of S. Swithun in
Candeluikstrate to be sold for pious uses. No date.
Roll 38 (70).
Crokesle (ROBERT DE). To Isabella his wife his shop in Brede-
strete, parish of All Hallows, for life ; remainder to Matilda his
daughter, and in default of heirs to Sibil his daughter ; remainder
to pious and charitable uses. No date. Roll 38 (74).
Bavent (ALLESIA, wife of ADAM DE). To Edmund her son her
tenement in the City of London. No date.
Afterwards, on Friday next before the Feast of S. Katherine,
anno 4 Edward II., it was agreed by the Mayor and certain Aldermen
that the said testament should be delivered to the executors to carry
out the last will of the said testatrix, and that the aforesaid Edmund
should have execution, &c.
Roll 38 (75).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March].
Ferrour (ROGER LE). To Ralph, Richard, and Thomas his sons
his tenement upon Cornhull in successive tail, without power of
alienating the same so long as any of his kinsfolk are alive, and
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210 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. subject to the maintenance of a chantry for the benefit of Henry
1 ' de Greneford and Emma, wife of the same, in the church of All
Hallows de Grescherche, for the space of three years. Also to the
said Ralph and Richard the reversion of a tenement in the parish
of S. Sepulchre without Neugate, after the decease of Emma his
wife. To the said Emma all his movables and immovables at
Kyngestone. To London Bridge two shillings. No date.
As to the devise to the said Ralph, Richard, and Thomas, the
devise was accepted and administration granted up to the clause
relating to non-alienation, because that condition would be contrary
to all law, and also contrary to the custom of the City, because the
testator said " so long as any of his kinsfolk are alive." Accord-
ingly that clause is annulled by judgment of the Court, the whole of
the remainder standing good according to the last will of the said
testator.
Roll 38 (81).
Barbier (RICHARD LE) de Bredestrete. To Katherine his wife
tenements and rents in Bredestrete, parish of All Hallows, at
Queenhithe, and in Cordewanerstrete, parish of S. Mary le Bow,
for life ; remainder to pious uses. To Johanna his daughter and
the heirs of her body shops in Candelwikstrate at Londonstone,
and at the corner of Bredestrete, parish of All Hallows ; and
houses in Whitecrouchestrate without Creplegate, in the parish
of S. Giles, Abbot ; remainder to pious uses. To Thomas de
Mangrave, his apprentice, in tail, a shop in Bredestrete, parish of
All Hallows, with similar remainder. To the fabric of London
Bridge twenty shillings. No date. Roll 38 (82).
Sawyere (RICHARD LE), of the parish of S. Mary de Abcherche.
To Alice his wife tenements in the said parish and in the
parish of All Hallows de Colmancherche for life, charged with
the maintenance of a chantry in the said church of S. Mary ;
remainder to Ralph her son. To the fabric of London Bridge
twelvepence. No date. Roll 38 (83).
Smyth (CECILIA, late wife of WILLIAM LE). Bequest to the
work of the church of S. Mary de Somersete. To Cristina her
daughter her tenement in the parish of S. Mary aforesaid ;
remainder in default of heirs to pious uses. No date.
Roll 38 (85).
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. '2 1 1
Hattere (JOHN LE) de Fletestrete. To Emma his wife his A.D.
tenement in Fletestrete in tlie parish of S. Martin for life ;
remainder to Gilbert his son in tail ; remainder to Thomas his
In-other. No date. Roll 38 (86).
Chandeler (ADAM LE). To Johanna his wife for life his
tenement in the parish of S. Pancras, and after her decease
to next heirs. His tenements in le Portehawe in the parish
of S. Mary de Colcherche to be disposed of for the good of his
soul and the soul of Helewisia his former wife. No date.
As to the above devise to the said Johanna, it was accepted, and
administration allowed as far as the clause " and after her decease
I will," &c., because that clause is uncertain and extra veram
formam.
Roll 38 (87).
Maniman (ADAM). To Alexander and Ralph his sons shops
opposite London Wall. To Alan his son a tenement opposite
London Wall in tail ; remainder to his aforesaid sons, charged with
the maintenance of a wax taper of the value of two shillings in the
church of S. Stephen aforesaid (sic). Also to the said Alexander
his tenement in Colmanstrete for a term of three years ; remainder
to the aforesaid Alan in tail ; remainder to pious uses. To London
Bridge threepence. No date. Roll 38 (88).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March],
Brun (ISABELLA, late wife of NICHOLAS LE, goldsmith). To
Giles her son rents in Fletestrate, so that the said rents remain in
the hands of Thomas her brother for a term of ten years to the use
of the said Giles. If the said Giles should die during that time
the rents to remain to Isabella her daughter. No date.
Roll 38 (103).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Dunstan [19 May]. A.D.
Asshindon (ROBERT DE), saddler. To William his son a shop in
Westchepe near the Conduit in the parish of S. Pancras, also a
tenement in the parish of S. Botolph without Aldresgate. His
executors to have power to sell his tenement in the parish of
S. Christopher aforesaid (sic). No date. Roll 38 (100).
212 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Dernigton (ADAM DE). To Castanea his wife his tenement
near Neugate for life ; remainder to the maintenance of chantries
in the church of Aldremaricherch ; also an annual rent of the
tenement of Ralph Sporoun for life ; remainder to pious uses.
No date. Roll 38 (107).
Braghyng or Brawhing (SiMON DE). To Alice his wife his
capital brewhouse opposite the church of S. Giles for life. To
Thomas his son his tenement near Everardiswelle in the parish of
S. Giles without Cripplegate. To London Bridge two shillings.
No date. Roll 38 (108).
William, Rector of S. Michael de Bassieshawe. Certain
houses and land to be devoted to the maintenance of a chantry
in the said church of S. Michael, as also rents in Pentecoste
Lane, parish of S. Nicholas Shambles. No date.
And note that John Dodo 1 refused administration before the
Official.
Roll 38 (110).
Wade (ADAM). Rents and certain shops called " Helle " in
Fletestrete, and others in Hollebournestrate and at la QuenehetJi,
together with two granaries in the vill of Henelee, to be sold for
payment of debts and fulfilment of his testament. To Cristiana
his wife his house at Garlekheth for life ; remainder to pious uses ;
also his house called " Bonsieshous " at Garlekheth for life ;
remainder to Henry Monkoi, her brother ; also rents of a house
called " la Monetere house " for life ; remainder to pious uses.
To Adam de Bandone, his nephew, two granaries and two garrets
at la Queneheth. His sister Avice to hold one of the said garrets,
to wit " la Westerne Garite," for life. To the bridge of Henle
his old stone house at the head of the bridge. To the work of
London Bridge one mark. No date.
And note that Roger Hosehonde, 2 one of the executors, refused
administration before the Official.
Roll 38 (111).
Marham (THOMAS DE), tanner. To Beatrice his wife two shops
in the parish of S. Giles without Creplegate in le Morstrate for
1 The name of John Dode, one of the I 2 Name struck out.
executors, lias been struck out.
COURT OF HUSTINO, LONDON. 213
life ; remainder to John his son and Alice his daughter. To AD.
1310
London Bridge sixpence. No date. Roll 38 (112).
ANNO 4 EDWARD II.
Monday next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July],
Coventre (STEPHEN, son of HENRY DE). To Isabella his wife
rents issuing from the painted seld 1 in Westchep and also in the
parish of S. Michael le Quern for life. To Edmund his son the
reversion of all lands, rents, and tenements held by Roysia,
tin' testator's mother, except a tenement and wharf in Dibeleslane
in the parish of S. Michael Queenhithe, which he leaves to his
child e7i venire sa mere. No date. Roll 39 (22).
Helveton (WILLIAM DE). To Basilia his daughter his shop in
the parish of S. Antonin. No date. Roll 39 (23).
Derby (THOMAS DE), cordwainer. To Roysia his wife his
tenements in Wodestrate, parish of S. Alban, and in Cockeslane,
parish of S. Sepulchre without Neugate, for life, charged with the
maintenance of a chantry for one year and with providing food
and clothing for his daughter Sabine ; remainders over to his said
daughter and to John his son. No date. Roll 39 (24).
Feyner or Fener (CLEMENT LE). To Alice his daughter a
certain rent. To Amicia his wife all his tenements for life. If the
said tenements be sold, William le Haftere is to be preferred as
purchaser and the proceeds are to be divided into three parts: one
part to go to his said wife, another part to his children, and the
third part to be devoted to pious uses. No date. Roll 39 (25).
Convers (Roi)ERT LE). To Roysia his wife his tenement in
the Goldsmithery, London, in the parish of S. Vedast, for life ;
remainder to Katherine his daughter. To Nicholas his son a
tenement in the suburb of London in the parish of S. Dunstan
West in Fletestvete. To Henry his son all his tenements in the
parishes of S. Michael le Quern and S. Faith. Also to the
1 Probably the same mentioned in the will of Cristiana la Brune, mpra, p. 95.
214 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
AD- aforesaid Katherine his tenement in the parish of S. Dunstan
West, saving to Sibil his daughter her terra of thirty years in the
same. No date. Roll 39 (26).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [IS Oct.'].
Underwode (ALAN), cordwainer. To Alice, Johanna, and Elena
his daughters shops in the parish of S. Stephen de Colmanstrete,
saving to Johanna his wife her flow of water underneath the said
shops from his tenement as far as the lane called " Sakfrere-
lane," 1 as in times past she used to have. To Johanna his sister.
also a shop for life. No date. Eoll 39 (27).
Reed or Rede (WILLIAM DE), skinner. To Alice, wife of Peter
de Newcastle, skinner, all his houses, rents, and tenements in the
parish of S. Stephen de Walehrok. To Lucy his sister all his
houses, rents, and tenements in the parish of S. Giles without
Crepelgate, and rents in the said parish of S. Stephen. To London
Bridge one mark. No date. Eoll 39 (32).
Pinchingfeld (ALBRIC DE), son of Walter de Finchingfeld,
late Alderman. A certain piece of land to be devoted to the
maintenance of the fabric of the church of S. Giles without
Creplegate. To Margaret his sister one mark annual quitrent for
life ; remainder to Johanna his mother. Also to the said Johanna
his capital messuage for life; remainder to his next heirs. No date.
Koll 39 (50).
Asshwy (RICHARD). To Thomas de Lafford his tenement in the
parish of S. Brigid de Fletestrete for life ; remainder to Mary, the
testator's daughter, for life ; remainder to John her son. Also to
his said daughter tenements and rents in the parishes of S. Mary
de Staninglane, S. Brigid in Fletestrete, S. Giles without Creple-
gate, S. Botolph without Aldresgate, and elsewhere for life ;
remainder to her aforesaid son. Also to the said Thomas de
Lafford rents in the parish of S. Botolph near Billinggesgate.
No date. Roll 39 (54).
Laufare (JOHN DE), cordwainer. To William de Stanes, cord-
1 Appears to have derived it? name
from the Fratres de I'csniteatid or
Fratres dn Saeca, who had their house
iu the vicinity. See note supra, p. 5.
COURT OF DUSTING, LONDON. 215
\v:mirr, a portion of a seld in the parish of S.Peter de Wode- A.D.
stivir iii Westchepe in discharge of a debt. To Henry de la
More, goldsmith, a tenement in the parish of S. Michael de
Hoggenelane, on condition that the said Henry pay his executors
forty marks for the same, and cancel a recognizance in which he
was bound to the said Henry for ten pounds sterling in the King's
K.xrhequer, before seisin of the same be given. No date.
Roll 39 (55).
Monday -next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct.].
White (SAKAII, late wife of WALTER LE). Her tenements in
t he parish of S. Nicholas Coldabbey in Distaflane to be sold to pay
her debts and fulfil her testament. No date. Roll 39 (56).
Jordan (Joiix). His house in the parish of S. Mary atte Hulle
to be sold to fulfil his testament. No date. Roll 39 (57).
Caumpes (RICHARD DE), ironmonger. To Matilda his wife his
house in the parish of S. Michael de Bassinggeshawe, and shops
in the parish of S. .Mildred in the Poultry, for life ; remainder to
his next surviving heirs. To Thomas and Iter his sons house and
rents in the street of Walebrok, parish of S. Stephen. No date.
Roll 39 (58),
Monday next after the Feast of S. Edmund, K.and M. [20 Nov.'].
Totenham (LAURKNCK UK). All his tenements in the parishes
of All Hallows do- Herkyngcherche near the Tower and S. James
de Garlekheth to be sold to pay his debts. No date.
Roll 39 (71).
Adrian (PETER). To Elicia his wife all his tenements in the
parish of S. Antonin for life; remainder to Thomas his son.
If his said wife survive his son she is to dispose of the same
tenements by will for the maintenance of chantries in the said
parish church. No date.
A marginal note says that this will is void because the Court
n-conls, and Thomas de Asshewelle, the executor, testifies, that it wa
not proved.
Roll 39 (72).
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D.
1310-11.
Monday next after Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.'].
Blound (ARGENTILLA, late wife of HUGH LE). To William de
Hanyngton, skinner, and Johanna his wife her tenement in the
parish of S. Olave in Moggewellestrete, charged with the main-
tenance of a chantry for the good of her soul and the souls of
her late husband, Henry de Norton, and others for the space
of one year after her decease. No date. Eoll 39 (75).
Berneval (PETER DE). All his tenements without Alegate in
the parish of S. Botolph without Alegate to be sold. No date.
Whereupon came John, the son of the testator and of Matilda his
wife, and put his claim upon those tenements thus derised to be
sold, inasmuch as the said Peter had no estate in them except by the
curtesy 1 of England, by reason of Matilda his wife, whose heir the
said John is.
Eoll 39 (80).
Garlaund (ALICE, late wife of JOHN) de Fletestrete. To
William, Matilda, and Elena her children houses, shops, and
rents in Fletstrete. No date.
Whereupon came John, son of John Garlaunde, by Richard de
Unewyk, servant, and put his claim, saying that the aforesaid Alice
had only an estate of freehold 2 in the tenement aforesaid.
Eoll 39 (91).
Burnham (ELIZABETH DE). Her tenement in the parish of
S. Dyonisius de Blakecherch to be sold, and the proceeds to be
devoted to chantries in the said parish church and in the church
of All Hallows de Crarscherch. No date. Eoll 39 (92).
Rothyng (HAMO DE). To Johanna his wife tenements in the
parish of S. Sepulchre without Neugate for life, subject to- an
annual gift to the poor of twenty shillings sterling ; remainder
to Matilda his daughter in tail ; remainder in trust for sale for
pious uses. No date. Eoll 39 (93).
1 Ififi tantum modo per libertatem
Anglie. Upon the decease of his wife
a man had an estate for life in such
lands and tenements of his wife as she
was solely seised of in fee simple or
fee tail in possession, provider! that he
had issue by her, born alive, which was
capable of inheriting. Whilst in the
enjoyment of this estate the husband
was called a tenant by the curteiy
(per curialitatcm) of England, or, more
shortly, tenant by the curtesy.
2 JAberum tcnementum, i.e., she had
but an estate for life, and not a free-
hold of inheritance in fee simple or fee
tail.
OOUHT OF I1U3TING, LONDON. 217
Seneschal (RALPH LE), " nayler." To Alice his wife his
messuage in Grobbestret, parish of S. Giles without Crepilgat,
for life ; remainder to pious uses. No date. Roll 39 (94).
Bret (AGNES LA). To Robert her son and to Florence his
daughter a messuage in the parish of 8. John Zakarie near
Inggelenelane. To Richard le Bret, goldsmith, and Robert his
son a shop in Westchepe, parish of S. Matthew de Fridaystrate.
To Agnes de Okolt and Avice Dyve a messuage upon Cornhull
for their lives. The residue of her rents to be sold. No date.
Whereupon came the Abbess of Berkyng and put her claim on
the said testament, as also the Abbot of Woburne and Robert le
Bret.
Roll 39 (98).
Laurenz (JOHN), of the parish of S. Benedict de Grasschirch.
To Matilda his wife tenements, shops, &c., in the parishes of
S. Mary atte Hulle near the Tower, S. Andrew Hubert at
Estchep, S. Mary le Bow, S. Dunstan, and S. Benedict aforesaid
for life ; remainder to Amy and Agnes his daughters. No date.
Whereupon came Robert Hardel and put his claim upon the said
testament.
Roll 39 (99).
Bradelee (GEOFFREY DE), girdler. To Walter de Cavendysch
rents in the lane and parish of S. Laurence Jewry for forty
marks sterling, twenty-four marks of which the said Walter is
to pay to Simon, the brother of the testator, for distribution among
the poor of his family in the vill of Dullyngham,* and the residue
to be distributed in clothes and shoes. To Roger de Cavendysch
and Margery, wife of the same, shops in the parish of S. Stephen
de Colemanstret in tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses.
No date. Roll 39 (100).
Horemede (ALAN DE). To Sarah his sister a shop for life. To
Felicia his wife a tenement with two shops for life ; remainder
to pious uses. To Felicia his daughter, her heirs and assigns, a
tenement at Holebourne ; and to Agnes his daughter three shops
in Little Lane. 3 No date. Roll 39 (104).
1 Or Engaine Lane ; also known as I "Co. Cambridge.
Maiden Lane. 3 / vcnella parta.
218
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D.
1310-11.
A.D.
1311.
Lascy (Sm HENBY DE), Earl of Lincoln. Testament proved
by Master Boniface de Salute, Archdeacon of Bokyngham, Sir
Clement the Prior of Espaldyng, William the Prior of S. Oswald,
and others, wherein was the following clause as to lay fee in
London: I will therefore and devise that all my place winch
belonged to the Preaching Friars, 1 together with all my dwelling-
houses thereon, be sold by order of my executors to assist in
fulfilling my testament. No date. Roll 39 (106).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.].
Gildeford (Jonu DE), cordwainer. To John de Pelham, clerk,
a shop and house in the parish of S. Bartholomew the Less in
Bradestrete ; the said shop being bounded on the north side by
the ditch called " Walebroke." No date. Roll 39 (118).
Grene (JOHN DE LA). To Johanna, daughter of Cristiana de
Enefeld, a shop in the parish of S. Michael Queenhithe. To the
fabric of London Bridge three shillings. No date.
Roll 39 (127).
Monday next after F. of 8. John ante portam Latinam [_6 May}.
Pekard (JOHN). To Alice his wife all his tenements for
life; remainder to pious uses. To London Bridge twelvepence.
No date.
Proclamation made, and no reclaim.
Roll 39 (151).
Veyse (JOHN LE), girdler. To Alditha his wife a tenement for
life if she shall remain unmarried ; otherwise the same to be sold
and she to have one third of the proceeds, and the residue to be
devoted to pious uses. No date.
Proclamation made, and no reclaim ; but the said Alditha came,
states it to have been five hundred and
fifty marks, payable by instalments, ;HH!
that the house with its gardens was
granted by the earl before his death in
1310 to the legal profession ('Hist, of
London,' vol. i. p. 233 ; vol. ii. p. 73).
It still survives as Lincoln's Inn. In
the previous year the earl had acquired
from Roper de Notyngham and Alda,
wife of the fame, a messuage adjoining
his manor at Holborn Must. Koll'38 (35).
1 The house of the Preaching Friars,
otherwise called Dominicans or Black
Friars, was originally situate near Hoi-
born, and was sold by them in 1285 to
the Earl of Lincoln, when they removed
to their new buildings on the river-side,
at what is now called " Blackfriars."
The deed of conveyance was duly en-
rolled in the Court of Husting Hust.
Roll 16 (51) but the consideniiinn
money is not mentioned. Mr. Loftic
COURT OF HUSTTNO, LONDON. 219
and as to the above clause relating to her marriage, Ac., disclaimed A.D.
all right and fee as to the third part of the tenement devised. 1811 -
Boll 39 (152).
Kelesale (RALPH, son of ROBERT DE). His tenement in the
parish of All Hallows de Bredestrete, and rents in the parish of
S. Giles without Creplegate, to be sold to fulfil his testament
and to pay his debts ; and William de Causton, his lord, to have
the option of purchasing the same for thirty-five marks. The
residue of his goods to be divided into two equal portions, one
portion to be devoted to pious uses, but the other portion, &c. (sic).
No date. Roll 39 (153).
Chiltre (DANYEL DE). To Johanna his wife his tenement in
the parish of S. Mary de Aldreinariecherch for life ; remainder
to Eobert, Juliana, Alice, Johanna, Agnes, and Roysia his
children. Also to his said children his tenement in the parish
of S. Peter de Bradestrate ; remainder in default of heirs to pious
uses in the above parish churches. No date.
Proclamation made, and no reclaim.
Roll 39 (154).
Blound (HENRY LE), stokfisshmongere. To Emma his wife
his house in Thames Street, parish of S. Michael de Candelwyk-
strete, for life ; remainder to Richard and John his sons in
successive tail. In default of heirs the same to be sold, and two
thirds of the proceeds to be divided equally among his surviving
children, and the residue to be given to the poor. Also to his
said sons, and to Elena, Johanna, and Amicia his daughters, one
hundred shillings each. No date. Roll 39 (155).
Hatfeld (HUGO, son of MICHAEL DE). To Johanna his mother
houses in the parish of S. Stephen de Colinanstrate. No date.
Roll 39 (156).
Prowyk (ROBERT DE). To Johanna his wife his cellar by way
of dower. To William de Stanes the whole of his tenement, with
shops, cellars, and solars. To Roger de Rameseye, clerk, his
nephew, one mark quitrent in the Goldsmithery 1 in the parish
of S. Mathias (sic) de Frideistrate. No date. Roll 39 (157).
1 Orfavena.
220 CALENDAfi OF WILLS,
A-D- Monday the Morrow of the Feast of H. Trinity [G June],
Caxstone (WILLIAM DE), " buriller." To William, son of Wil-
liam lespicer, his godson, his house in the parish of S. Mary de
Abcherche in Shitheburnlane. His tenement in the parish of All
Hallows upon the Cellar in the lane called "Wolsislane" to be sold
to pay his debts and to fulfil his testament, Robert Persone,
skinner, ( being preferred as purchaser. No date.
Proclamation made, and no one reclaimed.
Roll 39 (159).
Gloucestre (WALTER DE). To Dyonisia his wife his tenement
in the parish of All Hallows de Stanyngcherche for life ; remainder
to Walter his son ; but if the said Walter predecease his said wife
the same to be disposed of for the benefit of his soul and of the
souls of the said Dyonisia and Alice his former wife. No date.
Roll 39 (160).
Suffolk (ARNALD DE). To Cristiana his wife his houses and all
his goods, movable and immovable, situate in the parishes of
S. Stephen and All Hallows [near London Wall]. No date.
Proclamation made, and administration granted to the executors.
Roll 39 (173).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. Barnabas [11 June~].
Braghing (BARTHOLOMEW DE), of the parish of S. Mary de
Abcherche. To Agnes his mother his tenement in the said parish
formerly belonging to Peter de Braghyngg, his father. To John
his brother, and to Eva his sister, tenements in the said parish.
No date. Roll 39 (174).
Robert Cirugicus, of Crooked Lane. 1 - - To John his son
all his houses in the parish of S. Michael de Candelwikstrate.
No date.
Proclamation made, and not reclaimed.
Roll 39 (175).
Hengham (RALPH DE).- His house in London to be sold to
fulfil all and singular legacies. No date.
Proclamation made, and not reclaimed.
Roll 39 (I7(i).
1 He venella tvrta.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 221
Feyner or Pener (Ki-:<;i\.\u> LK). To Matilda his wife his A.D.
ient in the parish of S. Dunstan West for life, charged with
the maintenance of a chantry in the said parish church for the
space of one year after his decease ; remainder to John and
Richard his sons. A tenement in the parish of S. Brigid in Flete-
strate to be sold after the death of the present tenant, and the
proceeds devoted to pious uses. No date.
Proclamation made, and not reclaimed ; accordingly administration
was granted to the executors.
Roll 39 (177).
Spicer (JOHANNA, late wife of WILLIAM LE). To Johanna her
daughter in tail shops in le Bailie without Ludegate ; remainder
to John her son. No date.
Proclamation made, and not reclaimed ; accordingly administration
was granted to the executors.
Roll 39 (178).
ANNO 5 EDWARD II.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mary Magdalen [22 July].
Comptone (CRISTIANA DE). To Thomas her son in tail her
house in the parish of Berkingcherche ; remainder to charitable
uses. To London Bridge sixpence. No date. Roll 40 (10).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of S, James, Apostle [2o July],
Carleton (WILLIAM DE). To Hervey his cook his tenement
in the parish of S. Mary de Aldermannebery and rents in the
parish of Bassieshawe, charged with the maintenance of a chantry
in the said church of S. Mary. The houses which he had by
devise of Sir Bartholomew de Castello to remain to Bartholomew,
nephew of the same. No date.
Proclamation made, and not reclaimed.
Roll 40 (11).
Hengham (AGNES DE). Bequest of two shillings quitrent of
tenement in Wandayeneslane, 1 parish of S. Sepulchre without
Newegate, for maintaining wax in the said parish church. To
Walter de Chipstede and Cecilia his wife, her daughter, the afore-
said tenement in special tail ; remainder to John de Carlisle, son
1 Windagain Lane. See note mpra, p. 204.
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. of the said Cecilia; remainder to pious uses for the benefit of
the souls of Robert de Hengham and Roger de Lauvar, 1 her late
husbands. No date. Roll 40 (21).
Winton (WILLIAM DE). All his houses in the parish of S. Peter
de Bradestrate to be devoted to the fulfilment of his testament
and payment of his debts, and the residue to the maintenance
of a chaplain in the said parish church. To Johanna his wife all
his houses at the Red Cross in the parish of S. Giles without
Creplegate for life ; remainder in default of heirs to pious uses
in the said parish church. No date.
A marginal note states that the testament was proved at the
Court of Pleas of Land on Monday noxt after the Feast of S. John
ante portam Latinam, anno 4 Edward II. [A.D. 1311].
Roll 40 (22).
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude \%8 Oct.'].
Bretoun (JOHN LE), Knt. To Nicholas his son all his houses
in London. No date.
Proclamation made, and no one reclaimed.
Roll 40 (23).
Brynkele (JOHN DE), " blader." 2 To Isabella his wife his tene-
ment in the parish of S. Michael Queenhithe for life ; remainder to
Stephen his son. To his child en ventre sa m&re, and to William
and John his sons, tenements in the same parish. Also to the
said John rents in the parish of S. Sepulchre without Neugate,
between Hundesdiche and Smethfeud, and in the parishes of
S. Botolph without Aldresgate and S. Michael Queenhithe. To
Dame Johanna de Brynkele, his daughter, a nun of Berkyngge, a
house upon la Roumlonde 3 in the said parish of S. Michael for life.
To Idonea his daughter rents in the parishes of S. Mary atte
Hulle and S. Magnus. To Henry his son his term in a tenement
at Garscherche in the parish of S. Dyonisius de Garscherche.
Bequests also of money and chattels to his daughters Margaret,
Margery, and Beatrice. No date.
And be it known that this enrolment was examined with the
1 His will enrolled mpra, p. 185.
2 Corn merchant.
3 Variously spelt " Homeland " or
' Boomland " : a name given to the
quays (or to plots of land adjacent to
the quays) of Queenhithe, Dowgate, and
Billingsgate, whereon goods might bo
discharged out of vessels arriving there.
COURT OF RUSTING, LONDON. L'lM
testament in full 1 fnstin^ of Common Pleas held on Monday next A.D.
before the Feast of 8. Gregory, Pope, anno 18 Edward 111., and :iu
omission discovered in the enrolment by mistake of the writer,
which by consideration of the Mayor and Aldermen was corrected,
as appears above. 1
Roll 40 (24).
Carreu (SiR NICHOLAS DE), Knt. To Thomas de Carreu, his son,
his tenement in the parish of S. Sepulchre without Newgate, with
all deeds and muniments touching the same. No date.
Proclamation made, and administration granted to the executors.
Roll 40 (25).
Blakeney (PETER DE). His tenement called " Blakelofte," on
the west side of Martelane towards the Tower, and another tenement
on the east side of the same street, in the parish of S. Olave, to
be devoted to the maintenance of a chantry in the church of
Berkyngcherch. To Cecilia his wife tenements in Martelane, and
in Tamystrate, parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower, for life ;
remainder to pious uses. For the repair of London Bridge two
shillings. No date.
Proclamation made, and not reclaimed.
Roll 40 (26).
Chepe (ALAN DE), potter. To John de Haddeham a tenement
in the parish of S. Andrew upon Cornehull, he paying five and a half
marks of silver towards the maintenance of a chaplain in the said
parish church. To John his nephew a house at la Bordehaive in
the parish of S. Mary de Colcherche. To the fabric of London
Bridge half a mark. No date.
Proclamation made, and execution granted. Whereupon came
Mariota, the wife of John Cussh, and put her claim on the said
testament as to the said tenement at la Bordkawe.
Roll 40 (27).
Osekyn (ROGER), carpenter. To Johanna his wife all his
houses, rents, and tenements in the City and suburb of London,
so long as she remain a widow. To Robert, John, and Simon
his sons reversions of tenements and rents in the parishes of
S. Bartholomew and S. Benedict Fyngh, and divers household
chattels specified. To the fabric of London Bridge half a mark.
No date. Roll 40 (28).
1 A clause is inserted in the margin.
224 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
AD. Westwode (JOHN DE), carpenter. Bequest of rent charges
towards the maintenance for the space of ten years of a light,
standing super interclausturam in the church of S. Martin de
Oteswiche, and for the fabric of the said church. To Margery his
wife his house called " la Tavernehous " for life ; remainder to
William his son. The residue of his tenements and rents to
remain in the hands of his executors for a term of ten years,
charged during that time with certain payments for maintaining
a chantry in the said church of S. Martin, and to Avice, daughter
of Leticia his late wife ; and afterwards to go to Geoffrey and
Thomas his sons. No date. Eoll 40 (29).
Vyel (WILLIAM). To Johanna his wife rents in the street and
parish of S. Augustine at S. Paul's gate ; remainder in default of
heirs to pious uses ; also rents in Cokkeslane, Smethefeld, and
rents and reversion of a tenement in Bredstrate. To Nicholas
de Farndon, goldsmith, his tenement in the said parish of
S. Augustine near the gate of S. Paul's Minster, charged with an
annuity to the said Johanna, and after her decease without heirs
charged with the maintenance of a chantry at the altar of
S. Margaret in the church of S. Paul. The tenement and garden
with which he had endowed his said wife at the church
porch, 1 situate without Bysshopesgate in the parish of S. Botolph,
to revert to his heirs, if any ; remainder to pious uses. No date.
Proclamation made, and administration granted to the executors.
Whereupon came John de Camera, clerk, and put his claim as to one
mark quitrent of a tenement which belonged to Ealph le Mazon.
Similarly came John, son of John Vyel, and put his claim on the said
testament.
Roll 40 (46).
Bentlee (ADAM DE). To each of his children for their
maintenance ten pounds, with right of survivorship. To Johanna
his wife his house in Fridaystrate for life ; remainder to Thomas
his son ; ultimate remainder to pious uses. No date.
Eoll 40 (47).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Martin \_11 Nov."}.
Lorchoun (ROBERT). To Alice his daughter a shop in the
1 See note tupra, p. -45.
COURT OK HUSTINU, I.<>MM.N.
parish of S. Andrew upon Cornhill. To the aforesaid ( N ;,-) Oistina
his (laughter liis dwelling-house at (he time of his death, charged
with the maintenance of a chantry in (lie said church of
S. Andrew. To the aforesaid (nic) Johanna his wife also a tene-
ment in the said parish for life ; remainder to the aforesaid (sic)
Thomas and Johanna his children, to whom he also leaves a
shop and rents in the parishes of S. Peter and S. Andrew upon
Cornhill. No date. Koll 40 (50).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Edmund, King [30 Nov.~],
Potter (PAUL LE). To Agnes his wife tenements in the parish
of All Hallows de P^anchirch for life ; remainder to John his son,
charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the said parish
church. To Robert his son a tenement in the parish of
S. Margaret Patyns. To Margery, Matilda, Isabella, and Elena
his daughters houses, rents, and a shop called " kote " in the said
parish of S. Margaret. No date.
Ami the aforesaid Agues, wife of the testator, reclaimed as to the
tenements in the above parish of All Hallows, inasmuch as she was
jointly enfeoffed with the said Paul of the said tenements, in
testimony whereof she produced a certain deed before the Mayor and
Aldermen.
Roll 40 (GO).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope \_12 March~\. A.B.
Dachet (AunTHA, relict of JOHN). Her tenement in tin-
aforesaid (sic) parish of H. Nicholas to remain in the hands of her
executors for the space of seven years for the maintenance of a
chantry, and afterwards to remain to John her son in tail ;
remainder to Johanna, wife of John de Sellingge, and Johanna,
wife of John de Lyndeseye, her daughters, in equal portions.
No date. Roll 40 (62).
Little (JOHN LE), of the parish of S. Alburga. 1 -His term in two
shops in the parish of S. Bartholomew the Less to be devoted to
the maintenance of Robert and Simon his children. To Roisia
his wife, so long as she remain unmarried, a tenement in the said
parish of S. Alburga ; remainder to John his son. Also to Robert
1 S. Ethelbnrga, Risliopsgate.
V'H,. I.
226 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A -D. his son a tenement in the same parish ; and to his said wife his
1311-12
term in certain land in the parish of Stibenheth. 1 No date.
Boll 40 (72).
Maderman (THOMAS LE). To Cristina his wife all his tenements
in the City of London for life. To Richard his son in tail the
reversion of his tenement in the parish of S. Dionisius ; remainder
as to one moiety to William, John, and Agnes his children, and
as to the other moiety to pious uses. To the said church of
S. Dionisius twelvepence annual quitrent for wax. Also to his
said wife in fee his brewhouse in the High Street of Langbourne-
strete, in the parish of S. Nicholas Hacoun, charged with certain
payments to his said sons and to the said church of S. Nicholas.
Also to the aforesaid John and to Simon his sons in tail the
reversion of tenements in the parishes of S. Benedict atte Wode-
warf and S. Nicholas Hacoun ; remainder to pious uses. No date.
Whereupon came the said Cristina and renounced the legacy left
to her in fee, and claimed to hold the same only for her life.
Eoll 40 (73).
Bordesle (GEOFFREY DE). To Bartholomew his son and to
Emma his daughter in successive tail one mark annual rent of
tenement in the parish of S. Nicholas Shambles ; remainder to
pious uses. To Albreda his wife his tenement in the parish
of All Hallows de Garscherche for life ; and to his said wife and
son his leasehold interest in a shop upon Cornhulle in the parish
of S. Christopher. No date. Eoll 40 (74).
Westwode (JOHN DE), cutler. To Agnes his wife his house
upon Lodebury for life ; remainder to John his son and Salerna
his daughter in successive tail ; remainder to the maintenance of
chantries in the church of S. Margaret de Lodebury. Also to
the said Salerna another tenement upon Lodebury in tail ;
remainder to Richard, son of Richard de Westwode, in tail ;
remainder to pious uses. To the warden of the Friars Minors
for the time being one hundred shillings, charged on his tenements
in the said parish of S. Margaret upon Lodebury, for pious uses.
No date. Roll 40 (75).
1 Stepney.
COURT OF HUSTINO, LONDON. 227
Busshe (AUANOKA, late wife of PETER), of the parish of *
S. Dun stan towards the Tower. To Mary, daughter of Thomas
her son, an annual quitrcnt of one mark of a tenement in the
churchyard of S. Dunstan aforesaid for life; remainder to Alice,
daughter of the testatrix. No date.
At the probate of the said testament the witnesses differed as to
the day on which the testatrix signed the same, and therefore it was
not admitted to probate. Afterwards there came Peter, son and
heir of the testatrix, and prayed that execution should not be stayed,
notwithstanding the witnesses varied, and renounced all his own
riijht and claim in the probate. Accordingly it was considered that
the executors should have execution thereof.
Roll 40 (76).
Lauvare (SALOMON DE), cutler. To Isabella his wife for life
shops, &c., in the Cutlery, 1 London, and a solar extending
from the entrance to the Conduit tavern up to the wall of the
church of S. Thomas de Aeon. To John de Laufare his tenement
in the parish of S. Mildred, charged with the maintenance of two
chaplains in the said parish church. His tenements and rents in
the parishes of S. Bartholomew the Less, S. Laurence in the
Jewry, S. Mary de Aldermarichurche, and elsewhere, to be sold
by his executors to fulfil his testament and for pious uses. To
London Bridge one mark. No date. Roll 40 (77).
Surigien (JoiiN, son of ROBERT LE). To Avice his wife his
tenement in the parish of S. Michael de Candelwykestrete for life;
remainder to Robert de Astone and Alice, wife of the same, his
sister, for forty pounds sterling, to be paid to his executors within
a year after his decease, the same to be devoted to the main-
tenance of six chaplains in the said church of S. Michael for the
space of two years, and in default of such payment the tenement
to be sold by his executors, and the proceeds disposed of to
similar uses. No date. Roll 40 (78).
Elsyngham (JOHN DE), cutler. Certain rents in the parish of
S. Michael upon Cornhill to be sold for providing a chantry in
the said parish church for the good of his soul and the soul
of Johanna his wife. No date. Roll 40 (79).
1 In Cotellaria.
228 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Moigne (JOHN LE). To Katherine his wife shops in the parish
1311-12. of g> Michael de Candelwikstrete for life; and to Isabella, daughter
of John de Bosco, certain rents. After the decease of his said
wife all the above shops to be sold for pious uses. No date.
Whereupon came Matilda la Moigne, sister of the testator, and
put her claim upon the said testament. And because she shotted
nothing of her claim to the Court, execution was granted to the
executors.
Eoll 40 (80).
Sely (THOMAS). To Alice his wife all his lands and tenements
in the parishes of S. Mary Magdalen de Melkstrete, S. Alban de
Wodestrate, S. Olave de Silverstrete, and S. Stephen de Walebrok
for life; remainder to Robert his son, charged with the main-
tenance of chantries in the churches of All Hallows de Honylane
and S. Mary Magdalen de Melkstrete. Also to the said Robert
two shops in the parish of S. Mary de Somersete, charged with
the maintenance of two wax torches to burn before the high altar
of the church of S. Paul. To the work of London Bridge twenty
shillings. No date. Roll 40 (81).
Meel (ANDREW). To Wymarca his wife his house in Westchep
in the parish of S. Vedast for life. If she should wish to sell the
same, one moiety of the proceeds is to go to his said wife and the
other to be devoted to charitable uses. Also to the same his
house in the parish of S. Andrew near Castle Baynard for life,
and after her decease a portion of its rent to be devoted to the
maintenance of two chaplains in the church of Westminster, to
serve at the altar erected by the testator in the north angle
of the said church. One mark quitrent in the parish of
S. Gregory, near the brewhouse of S. Paul's, to be distributed
to the poor on the day of his anniversary. No date.
Whereupon came Eichard de Messyng and put his claim upon the
said testament as to a certain tenement which the said Ilichard had
by demise for a term of years, &c. Administration, however, was
granted to the executors, saving the said term.
Roll 40 (82).
A.D. Monday in the Octave of H. Trinity [21 May].
1 *^1 2
Cantebrige (!DANIA DE). To Margery de Basyngge, her
COUKT OF HUSTIXCi, LONDON.
daughter, her large house in the parish of S. Mary Mati'I.-d-n
in .Melksirete; also houses and rents in the lane and parish
of S. Laurence Jewry and in the parish of S. John de Walebrok,
subject to certain payments to Reginald her son, canon of
Mertone, for life. To Stephen and Thomas, sons of Stephen de
Cauntebrigge, her late son, tenements and rents in the parishes
of All Hallows de Bredstrete and S. Leonard near the church
of S. Vedast ; also in Goderonlane and \Vestchep in the parish
of S. Vedast, the parish of S. Nicholas Shambles, and elsewhere.
To Johanna de Basyngge, daughter of .Margery de Basyngge,
daughter of the testatrix, and to Margery de Cantebrigge,
(laughter of Stephen her son, nuns of S. Klena, London, rents in
the parish of S. John de Walebrok. Her tenement in the parish
of S. Sepulchre without Neugate near Holebournestrate to be
sold, and one moiety of the proceeds to be devoted to pious uses,
and the other moiety to go to the aforesaid Thomas. To London
Bridge forty shillings. No date. Roll 40 (84).
Thurgod (STEPHEN). To Agnes his wife houses in the parish
of S. Giles without Creplegate for life ; remainder to William his
son and his two daughters, and in default of heirs the same to
be sold, and twenty shillings of the proceeds to be given to the
work of the said church of S. Giles and to pious uses. No date.
Roll 40 (8fi).
Suthfolch (JOHN DE), carpenter. To Agnes his wife a tene-
ment and rents in the parishes of S. Michael de Bassinggeshawe,
S. Nicholas Shambles, and S. Vedast for life; remainders to
Isabella, Johanna, Matilda, and Alice his daughters. In default
of heirs the same to be sold for pious uses. No date.
Roll 40 (87).
Lincoln (JoHN DE), cordwainer. To Margaret his wife his
house and shops in the parish of S. Mildred for life ; remainder
to Thomas, son of Margery his daughter. In default of heirs the
same to be sold for charitable purposes. No date.
Roll 40 (88).
Gladewyn (RICHARD). To Walter, junior, his son rents in
the parish of S. Mary de Soiuersete ; remainder to Walter, senior,
his son. To Lucy his wife, by way of dower of nil his other
230 CALENDAK OK WILLS,
1812 tenements > a tenement in the said parish for life ; remainder to
pious uses. To Alice his daughter, Eichard his son, and Lucy,
daughter of the said Alice, a tenement in the parish of S. Andrew
de Holebourne. Also to Lucy his wife and Walter, senior, his son
his term in five shops in Faitereslane. 1 No date. Eoll 40 (89).
Totenham (JOHANNA), late wife of John de Totenham, called
"le Pottere." To William de Causton, son of Michael de
Caustone, mercer, a tenement in the parish of S. Edmund the
King de Grarscherche. No date. Eoll 40 (00).
Spaigne (EICHARD DE). To Johanna his daughter forty
shillings and his house in Menionelane ; and to John his son a
tenement in the parish of All Hallows at the Hay. No date.
Eoll 40 (91).
Boreham (MATILDA DE). To Sir William de Cornhill, Eector
of S. Mary de Aldermanneberi, and his successors a tenement in
the said parish of S. Mary. To Alan de Ely a messuage near
Phelepeslane in the said parish for life ; remainder to the new
work of S. Mary in the church of S. Paul, for the maintenance of
the same if the custom of the City allows of it, otherwise the
same to be sold for pious uses ; also a shop in Chepe for life ;
remainder to the new fabric of S. Paul for its maintenance.
No date.
The said testament was proclaimed. Whereupon came Henry de
Kent and put his claim upon it, and said that he was jointly
enfeoffed of the tenements devised, so that the said Matilda could
not devise the same. And because the said Henry showed no
reason to the Court for delaying execution of the said testament,
administration was granted to the executors aforesaid.
Eoll 40 (93).
Scot (THOMAS). To Cristina his wife a tenement in Mangone-
lane, parish of S. Dunstan near the Tower, for life ; remainder
to Eobert, Thomas, and Thomas (sic), and "Liecia" his children,
and to his child en venire sa mere ; remainder in default of heirs
to charitable uses. Also to the said Liecia twenty quarters of
1 Fetter Lane ; said to have been so
called from " Fewterers " (faitourt, Fr.)
or idlers who frequented it (Stow's
' Survey.' Strype's ed., 1720, bk.
p. 251).
2 Mincing Lane.
COURT OF I1UST1NG, LONDON. 231
liarley, one of his best pots, his weaker 1 cup of silver, three silver *- D -
spoons, his girdle, and five marks sterling; and to the said
Robert, Thomas, and Thomas his children five marks sterling
apiece. No date. Roll 40 (94).
Simond (ADAM). To Agnes his wife a portion of a shop in
Breggestrete. No date. Roll 40 (95).
Botiller (PAUL LE). To Walter, son of John le Mazeliner,
his foster-child (man nurri), one mark quit rent in Martelane.
To Michael and Paul his brothers houses and rents in Id
Ryole? charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the church
of Our Lady of Bothawe ; remainder in default of heirs to John le
Ma/oner and Cecilia, sister of the testator. To the work of London
Bridge twenty shillings. No date. Roll 40 (96).
Norwych (WALTER DE), girdler. To Felicia his wife a shop in
Westchepe in the parish of S. Pancras, on the eastern side of the
entrance to the great seld of London. No date. Roll 40 (98).
Long (SALOMON, son of ROBERT LE). His shop in Breggestrete,
parish of S. Margaret, together with rents in Crokedelane, in the
parish of S. Michael de Caiidelwykstrate, and elsewhere, to be sold
to fulfil his testament. To Matilda Passavant, wife of Reginald
Abel, his tenement in the lane and parish of 8. Michael aforesaid.
No date. Roll 40 (100).
Caxnesyng (Jorm DE), baker. To John his son all his houses
in the parish of S. Mary de Bothhawe. To London Bridge two
shillings. No date.
Proclamation made, and execution granted.
Roll 40 (102).
Lajnggeleye (WILLIAM DE), clerk. To the Ma>ter and Brethren
of the Hospital of S. Bartholomew in Smethefeud, in the suburb
of London, certain houses in the parish of S. Sepulchre, on
condition that they provide a chantry for the good of his soul and
the souls of William his father, Matilda his mot her, and Richard
1 ('if hum argtnti tlclnliarem. \ 2 Sec note t*pra, p. 153.
232 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. de Stamford, his late lord. Houses and rents in Cockeslane to be
sold for pious uses. No date. Roll 40 (103).
Coffrer (ALEXANDER LE). To Koysia his wife a tenement in
the parish of S. Peter de Bradestrete for life ; remainder to his
next heir. Also rents in the same parish for a term of two years ;
remainder to Alice his daughter. Also two shops for a similar
term ; remainder to Peter his son. To Robert his brother certain
rents for life. No date. Koll 40 (104).
Hormad (RICHARD DE). To Isabella his wife a tenement in
the parish of All Hallows de Grarscherche for life ; remainder to
pious and charitable uses. No date. Roll 40 (105).
Forneals (SiR SIMON DE) de Pelham, Knt. To Sir William le
Gros all his houses and rents in London, subject to the payment
of six shillings, for the purchase of wax and wine, to the two
chaplains celebrating in the church of Pelham Forneals 1 at the
altar of S. Catherine for the good of his soul. No date.
Roll 40 (106).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of S. Barnabas [11 June],
Folham (MATTHEW DE), chandler. To Margery his wife shops
in the parish of S. Mary de Colcherche for life ; remainder to
pious uses. To John atte Holme, his apprentice, a shop in the
same parish, to have and to hold immediately after the completion
of his term. No date.
Proclamation made, and no reclaim.
Roll 40 (11 9).
Douuegate (WILLIAM DE). Certain rents in the parish of All
Hallows at the Hay to be sold by his executors. No date.
The testament proclaimed, and not reclaimed : administration
granted.
Roll 40 (120).
1 Pelham Furneaux or Furnell, co.
Herts. Its parish church belonged to
the [ treasurer of 8. Paul's Cathedral.
An ancestor of the testator, one bimon,
son of Kalph de Furnell, is recorded MS
having given to hi.s mother church of
I'elham Furnell and the rectors thereof
a piece of land at Pelham, by a deed
of the thirteenth century preserved
among the muniments of the Dean and
Chapter of S. Paul's (Ninth Deport Hist.
MSS. Commission, p. 39 a ; see also
Newcourt's ' liepertorium,' pp. 854- 5).
COURT OF HCSTING, LONDON. 233
Neville (Snt JAMES UK), Knt. His tenement in the pariah of A.D.
S. Srpnlcliiv without Neugate to be sold to fulfil his testament.
No date. Roll 40 (121).
Plegg' (Ro(iKR). To John his son all his houses and rents in
the suburb of London, parish of S. Sepulchre. No date.
Roll 40 (122).
Calicer (HENRY LE). To Agnes his wife his tenement in the
parish of S. Martin at Lodegate for life; remainders over to
Thomas his son and Elena and Margery his daughters. Bequest
of certain rents in the same parish for maintaining wax before
the altar of S. Mary in the said parish church. No date.
Roll 40 (123).
Box (HENRY). -To Juliana his wife all his tenements and rents
within the City of London for life; remainders over to Agnes,
Mariota, and Margery his daughters in successive tail. No date.
Roll 40 (128).
Molere or Moelere (ALICE LA). To Gilbert her son in tail
her tenement and wharf in the parish of S. Martin aforesaid (sic),
near the water of the Thames ; remainder to charitable uses.
No date. Roll 40 (136).
ANNO 6 EDWARD II.
Monday next after the Feast of S. AVivn-</, King \_13 Oct.'].
Gildeford (HKNHY DE). All his houses and rents in the vill
of London to be devoted to the maintenance of three cliantries
in t he church of S. Paul. No date.
Proclamation made, and execution granted. Whereupon came
liichard, son of liemond de Burdeux, and put his claim upon the
said testament. And similarly Herman, son of llobert de Wale-
brok, put his claim ; and also John le Slaresclial dc Gildcford,
brother of the testator.
Roll 41 (1).
Picot (NICHOLAS), alderman.- Certain rents in the parishes
of S. Peter de Corahill and S. Martin <le Oteswiche to be devoted
to the maintenance of a chantry in the said church of S. Peter
for the benefit of himself, Alice his wife, and their children, and
also of John Picot, his father, and Emma, wife of the said John,
his mother; the residue of his rents in the said parishes to remain
234 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. to Nicholas and John his sons. To Hugh de Waltham, clerk, and
Juliana, wife of the same, his daughter, his capital mansion with
easements in the aforesaid parishes for life. Also to his said
sons in tail all his tenements and rents in the parishes of
S. Michael de Cornehille and S. Mary de Wolcherchawe ; re-
mainder to Juliana his daughter. The said Nicholas and John
are to study and attend school donee dictare et versificare sciant
racionabiliter. No date.
The testament proclaimed, and not reclaimed, &c. And execution
is granted to tbe executors aforesaid.
Eoll 41 (2).
Surigien (GILBERT LE), of the parish of S. Antonin. To
Felicia his wife his tenement in the said parish for life ;
remainder to John his son and Idonea his daughter and their
heirs ; remainder to charitable and pious uses. No date.
Proclamation made, and administration granted.
Eoll 41 (3).
Brauncestre (THOMAS DE). To the Prior and Convent of
S. Bartholomew de West Smethefeud rents in the parish of
S. Michael le Quern in Paternostrestrete for keeping his anni-
versary. No date.
Testament proclaimed, and not reclaimed. Execution granted, &c.
To the work of London Bridge half a mark.
Agnes, the wife of the testator, allowed his tenements to be sold,
saving to herself her dower of the same.
Roll 41 (5).
Burdeaux (NICHOLAS DE). To Peter de Haliwelle and
Katherine his wife, daughter of the testator, a tenement in the
parish of S. Giles without Creplegate. No date.
Testament proclaimed, and not reclaimed, &c. Execution granted.
Roll 41 (6).
Bechesworth (ALICE DE). Certain rents in the parishes of
S. Margaret upon Lotheburi and S. Botolph without Aldresgate
to be devoted to pious uses in the said church of S. Margaret,
for the space of two years after her decease, for the benefit of
Richard de Bechesworth, her father, and of Edith her mother. To
Juliana her daughter and to Walter her son in tail, with cross
remainders, her brewhouse upon Lotheberi, and a tenement and
COURT OF IIUSTTNO, LONDON. 235
rents in the aforesaid parishes ; remainder to pious and charitable A. D.
uses. No date. Roll 41 (17).
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct~\.
Coteler (ISAHELLA, late wife of SALOMON LE), of the parish of
S. Mildred the Virgin in the Poultry. To John de Wanegrave
and Cristiana his wife a tenement in the parish of S. Bartholomew
the Less. No date.
Testament proclaimed, and not reclaimed. Execution granted.
Roll 41 (20).
Perceval (THOMAS), merchant. Bequest of an annual quitrent
in the parish of S. Bartholomew the Less to a chantry in the
said parish church for a term of ten years. To Thomas, John,
and Robert his sons, to Richard his son, called " Dekes," John his
younger son, and Matilda his daughter, certain pecuniary legacies.
His tenement in the said parish of S. Bartholomew to be sold
for pious uses. To the work of the bridge ten shillings. No date.
Roll 41 (24).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Andrew, Apostle [30 Nov."].
Tholosan (MICHAEL DE). Certain rents in the Poultry, parish
of S. Mildred, to be devoted to a chantry in the church of
S. Leonard de Shorediche for a term of sixty years. To Juliana
his wife rents in the same parish for life ; remainder to pious
uses. To Sabine his daughter his capital tenement upon \Valebrok
within the great gate in the parish of S. Mary de Wolchirche-
hawe. To John and Robert his sons houses and shops in the
same parish. To Johanna his daughter a tenement in Bredestret,
parish of All Hallows. To Anketill his son a tenement in the
parish of S. Michael atte Corne, and rents in the parish of S. Olave
in Muggewellestrete. 1 To Reginald his son a seld in Westchepe ;
and to Michael his son also a seld. No date.
Proclamation made. Whereupon came Thomas de Mangrave,
corder, and challenged the said testament, saying that he held
the tenement in the parish of All Hallows de Urcdestrete, devised
as above to Johanna the daughter of the testator, for a term of
years by demise of the testator; and asked that execution might
1 Monkwell Street.
23G CALENDAR OF AV1LLS,
A.D. not bo granted to his prejudice. And the executors, who were then
1312. present, answered nothing to the said challenge.
Eoll 41 (31).
Gaunter (PETRONILLA, late wife of AUGUSTINE LE). To Isabella
her daughter shops in the parishes of S. Mary de Bothehawe
and S. John de Walebrok ; and to John her son a tenement in
the former parish. To Robert her son ten marks sterling ; and
to Thomas, son of Dyamanda, forty shillings sterling for putting
him to business, &c. No date. Roll 41 (32).
Pitz Peter (WILLIAM). To Leticia his wife certain rents of
a tenement near the chapel of S. Mary de Conynghop 1 for life,
paying to the monks of S. Alban eight shillings yearly ; remainder
to John his son. Also to his said wife land and houses in the
parish of S. Augustine Paphay near London Wall for life, with
similar remainder. Also to the said John rents at Heywarf, at
Coninghop, and in the parish of S. Nicholas Shambles. No date.
Roll 41 (36).
AD. Monday the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope \1% March],
13121?.
Blund (JOHN LE), Knt. - To Idonea his wife his capital
messuage in the parish of S. Antonin, and messuage and wharf
in the parish of S. Martin in the Vintry, for life. To Edward his
son also a messuage in the parish of S. Antonin, and a seld called
"Andovreselde" 2 in the parish of S. John de Walebrok, charged
with an annuity of forty shillings to Ann his daughter until she
marry or enter a religious house ; also a seld in Westchep, parish
of S. Mary le Bow, and a tenement in the parish of S. John
de Walebrok. To Bartholomew and Roger his sons also a seld
in Westchepe. To Walter his son a tenement in the parish of
S. Benedict Shorhog and rents in the parish of S. Antonin in
Walebrok Street. To John his son rents in the parish of
S. Antonin in Cornari-o* and in Sopereslane, and of the tenement
of Hugh Motoun in the parish of S. Mary Aldermanecherche, as
1 Mentioned in the will of John de j a This may either mean Correy Street,
Tolesan (p. 43). See also note svpra, \ mentioned in Strype's ' Stow ' in con-
p. 106. ncxion with Soperslane iis the abode
2 The "whole seld of Andover" men- of cordwainers, curriers, &c. (see note
tioned in the will of Edward le Blount, mpra, p. 17), or merely "at the corner"
ivpra, p. HO. svjier ('ur/ii-riiim, ns in Holl 38 (29).
COUUT OF HUdTINO, LONDON. 1'ilT
well as in Wodestrete and Cordewanerstrete in the parish of A.D.
* | n 10
S. .Mary le Bow. To Roger his brother various rents. His
daughter Anna to remain under the care of his aforesaid wile.
No date. Roll 41 (45).
Becklea ((TEOFHREY DE). A certain portion of his goods, houses,
and rents to be divided into three parts : one part to go to fulfil
his testament, a second part to Isabella his wife, and the third
part to be divided between Ralph and Avice his children.
No date.
And because the testator left a lay fee to his wife, contrary to tho
custom of the City, to wit, in fee simple, the said Isabella renounced
the fee simple and claimed a freehold for life.
Roll 41 (G2).
Welleford (RICHARD DE). To Agnes and Alice his daughters
in successive tail a tenement in the parish of S. Mary de
Aldcrmaricherche. His tenement in the parish of S. Mildred de
Bredestrete to be sold to pay his debts and legacies. Agnes his
wife to have the custody of John his son and Alice his younger
daughter. To Richard his son certain rents. Sir Roger Haukyn
to have the custody of John de la Marche and of Avice, wife of
the same, the testator's daughter. Divers bequests of personal
ornaments and household goods to Henry, Thomas, and John his
sons, as well as to his children before mentioned. No date.
Roll 41 (63).
Medelane (WILLIAM DE), dyer. To Theophania his wife a
tenement in the parish of S. Michael Queenhithe for life. To
Juliana his daughter and Thomas and Geoffrey his sons tenements
and shops in the same parish and in the parish of S. James de
(larlekhethe, charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the
said parish church of S. Michael. To the work of London Bridge
five shillings. No date. Roll 41 (64).
Hanyngton (WILLIAM I>E), skinner. To Johanna his wife a
tenement and rents in the parish of S. Stephen de Walebrok for
life ; remainder to John, Richard, and Roysia his children. Also
tn t he said children in tail, with cross remainders, tenements in the
said parish and in the parish of S. John de Walebrok ; remainder
238 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. to the maintenance of a chantry in the said church of S. Stephen ;
also specific legacies of chattels. To the work of London Bridge
twenty shillings. No date. Koll 41 (65).
*- D - Monday next before the Feast of S. Dunstan \_19 May].
1 ul 3,
Romayn (THOMAS), alderman. 1 Bequests towards the
maintenance of certain chantries in the church of Alder-
mariecherche. To Alice and Johanna his daughters, nuns
of Halywell, for their lives, the reversion of rents and tene-
ments in the parish of S. Mary de Wolcherchehawe after
the death of Juliana his wife ; remainder to Dame Crist ina
de Kent, their aunt, and at her decease to the house and
convent of Halywelle for pious uses. To John de Burford and
Koesia, wife of the same, his daughter, certain rents in the parish
of Aldermariecherche, charged with the payment of six marks
annually towards a chantry in the said parish church. Bequests
also towards the maintenance of chantries in the church of
S. Thomas the Apostle, with right of presentation granted to the
Mayor of London for the time being, and in the church of
S. Benedict Schorehogg, with right of presentation granted to the
Bishop of London. To the Chamber of the Guildhall, London,
twenty shillings annual quitrent of a tenement in Sopereslane.
To Kqbert de Upton and Margery, wife of the same, his daughter,
a tenement in the parish of S. Antonin, so that they duly
celebrate his anniversary and the anniversary of his said wife. To
the rector of the church of Aldermariecherche certain rents in the
parishes of Aldermariecherche and All Hallows de Bredestret.
Bequests also to chantries in the churches of Clopham and
Lambeth and in the conventual church of Wautham. One
hundred marks each bequeathed to the Prior and Convent of
Suwerk, the Prior and Canons of H. Trinity, the Abbot and
Convent of Westminster, and the church of S. Paul. Dated
London, at his house in the parish of Aldermariecherche, Thurs-
day, the Feast of S. Thomas the Apostle [21 Dec.], A.D. 1312.
The testament proclaimed, &c. Whereupon came the said Juliana
and declared that she was jointly enfeoffcd of the aforesaid rents so
devised by deeds and other muniments, which she could vouch to
1 Of Cordwainer Ward, apcppercr, Sheriff in 1290-1, and Mayor in 1309 10.
COURT OF HUSTINO, LONDON.
warranty ; and although the testator had left the said tenements to A.D.
her for life, yet she asked that her estate might be reserved to her 181S -
notwithstanding, and she would then attempt nothing in prejudice of
the last will of the testator in the premises nor in anything else
contained in the said testament.
Roll 41 (66).
St. Alban (WILLIAM DE), Rector of S. Mary de Kenardyn-
tone 1 in the diocese of Canterbury. His tenement in the parish
of S. Mary de Aldermanberi, and rents of a tenement held by
Arnald Tedmar in Thames Street and Germayneslane, to be sold ;
as well as rents in the Saddlery of Westchep, and in the parish
of S. Mary Magdalen at the Old Fish Market. No date.
The testament proclaimed, and not reclaimed : administration
granted.
Roll 41 (67).
Compedene (ROBERT DE). To "Leuota" his wife all his
tenements in the parish of S. Andrew upon Cornehill for life ;
remainder to pious uses. No date.
The testament proclaimed, and administration granted.
Roll 41 (68).
Egham (AGNES, late wife of WALTER DE). To Robert her
son rents of a tenement in the parish of S. Martin de Ludegate,
which tenement she leaves to her son William. No date.
Tho testament proclaimed, and not reclaimed: administration
granted.
Roll 41 (69).
Huntyndon (RALPH DE). To Dyonisia his wife his houses
and tenements for life ; remainders to Hugh and Ricliard his
sons and to Roysia his daughter. No date.
Proclamation made, and administration granted.
Roll 41 (73).
St. Edmund (JAMES DE). Certain rents to be devoted to
a chantry in the church of S. Swithin for the benefit of his
father, mother, and Johanna his late wife, and also to the fabric
of the said church. To Margaret his wife for life houses in
Abcherchelane ; remainder to Agnes his daughter. To Fulk
his son tenements in Gofairelane in the parish of S. Swithin,
also in the parishes of S. Martin Orgar in Candelwikstrete and
1 Konnington, co. Kent.
240
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D.
1313.
S. Mary de Abbecherche, and in Shitebournelane. 1 To John his
son rents of houses held by William de Caxtone and others
in the said parish of S. Swithin, with houses in the lane called "la
Crokedelane," parish of S. Michael de Candelwikstrete, and in
the parish of S. Laurence de Candelwikstrete. To Agnes his
daughter land, houses, and rents in the lane and parish of
S. Swithin, and in the parishes of S. Mary de Abcherche and
S. Mary de Bothawe. Ultimate remainder of all the above
tenements, &c., to pious uses. Specific legacies of his chattels
(among them being a cup de mucro* called " Grandan "), and
appointment of guardians for his children. No date.
Proclamation made. Whereupon came William de St. Edmund,
brother of the testator, aiid put his claim upon tenements in
Candelwikstrete in the parish of S. Martin Orgar above devised,
and upon tenements in the lane and parish of 8. Nicholas Hakoun,
a tenement in S. Swithin's Lane called " Le Irendore," and others,
inasmuch as the said tenements were given to the testator by Fulk
his father by gift of fee tail, 3 to him and the heirs of his body
lawfully begotten, and if he should die without issue the same should
revert to the said William for life, and to Juliana his sister in tail.
And similarly Johanna, daughter of the said Juliana, came and
put her claim upon the aforesaid tenements.
Roll 41 (94).
ANNO 7 EDWARD II.
Monday next after F. of Translation of 8. Edward, K. [13 Oct.'].
Coggesale (GEOFFREY DE). To William Danyel and Agnes
his wife rents in the parish of All Hallows de Berkyngcherche ;
in Martelane, parish of S. Olave near the Tower ; and in the parish
of S. Andrew de Estchepe. No date. Roll 42 (4).
Scharp (RICHARD), butcher. Bequest of certain rents for the
1 Sherborne Lane : for the various
ways of spelling this name, see pp. 13,
147, 162, and 171.
2 See note supra, p. 176.
3 Per donacionem et furmam taHia-
tam.. Cf. note tupra, p. 159. The claim
of William de St. Edmund was based
upon the possibility of the issue of the
testator failing at some future time, in
which case his vested remainder would
Come into possession ; this having been
the general interpretation of the courts
of law of a gift of lands to one person,
"and in case he shall die without issue"
then to another, until the Act for the
Amendment of the Laws uith respect
to Wills (7 Will. IV. and 1 Vic. c. 26,
sect. 29) restricted the words " die witfi-
out issue" and similar expressions to
mean a \\ant or failure of issue in the
lifetime or at the death of the party,
and not an indefinite failure of issue.
COURT OF HUST1NO, LONDON. 241
maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Leonard de Estchep. *-D.
No date. Roll 42 (5).
Hereford (DAVID DE), baker. Bequest of certain rents for
the maintenance of a chantry in the church of H. Trinity the
Less ; and ten marks sterling for the marriage of his daughter
Agnes. To Agnes his wife for life a tenement in the parish
of H. Trinity the Less ; remainder to John his son. No date.
Roll 42 (6).
Flete (THOMAS DE), " pheliper." 1 His tenement in the parish
of S. Botolph without Alegate to be sold to pay his debts.
Agnes his wife one of the executors. No date. Roll 42 (7).
Coventre (HKXKY DE), cordwainer. His tenement, with
brewing utensils, in the parish of S. Mary de Somersete to be
sold and the proceeds divided into three parts : one part to
remain with the testator ; another part to go to Isabella his
wife, except half a mark left to William de Coumbe ; and the
third part to go to William and John his sons, and to the son
or daughter of his said wife begotten. No date.
Roll 42 (8).
Hodere (GoowYN LE). Certain rents to be devoted to the
maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Mary de Wolcherch-
hawe for the good of the souls of Philippa and Bona his wives.
To Thomas and Nicholas his sons tenements and rents upon
Cornehill in the said parish of S. Mary. To Alice his daughter
and to John Albon, his son, pecuniary legacies. To Bona his
wife his tenement in the parish of S. Mary ate Hille for a term
of years, and also his tenement in the parish of S. Laurence
Jewry for life. To the work of the bridge half a mark. No date.
Roll 42 (9).
Merlawe (HENRY DE), cutler. To Agnes his wife his tenement
in the parish of S. Christopher for life; remainder as to one
moiety to pious uses, and the residue to his children in equal
portions. No date. Roll 42 (10).
1 Frippcrer ; a dealer in old clothes I or " frippery." (Sec Cotgravo, Fr. Diet.,'
and furniture, known as " pheliperie " | t.r. " Fripier.")
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242 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
AD. Chiggewelle (THOMAS DE). To Elicia his wife his capital
messuage in the parish of S. Katherine Trinity, with divers rents
in the same parish, for life ; remainder to Thomas and Nicholas
his sons. To the work of the bridge five shillings. No date.
Roll 42 (11).
Sterre (ROBERT). To Matilda his wife all his houses and
rents in the City and suburb of London for life. To Robert
his son the reversion of his dwelling-house in the parish of
S. Michael de Candelwikstrate and his shop in Bridge Street ;
and to Geoffrey his son the reversion of certain shops in the
same parish. To the work of the bridge ten shillings. No date.
Roll 42 (12).
Brauncastre (ALAN DE). To Agnes de Stanes, late wife of
Thomas de Brauncastre, his father, rents in the parish of S. Mary
Magdalen in the Old Fish Market which he had bought of his
father's executors. No date. Roll 42 (13).
Palmere (THOMAS LE). Certain rents within Lutgate to be
devoted to the maintenance of a chantry in the parish of S. Martin
within Ludegate. To Leticia his wife houses in the said parish for
life ; remainder to James his son. To the work of the bridge forty
shillings. No date. Roll 42 (14).
Beri (RALPH DE), cordwainer. To Amicia his wife a tenement
for life ; remainder to Ralph his son. To John his son a tenement
in Tamestrete. To Edmund his son a tenement in Roperes-
lane. 1 Also to his said wife houses in Ropereslane for life ;
remainder to Leticia and Roesia his daughters. To Warin his
brother an annuity. One moiety of his entire chamber, as of
jewels of gold and silver, cloths of linen and wool, and all other
things appertaining to the said chamber, together with a moiety
of all vessels and utensils appertaining to his hall and kitchen, to
be divided among his aforesaid children in equal portions. To the
work of the bridge sixpence. No date. Roll 42 (15).
Perceval (JULIAN). To Robert de Burstowe his tenement in the
1 Usually called " the Ropery," situate
in the parish of All Hallows the Great,
thence known as All Hallows " in the
Ropery"; or as All Hallows "at the
Hay," from its proximity to a hay
wharf.
COURT OF HUSTIXU, LONDON. 243
parish of S. .Michael in Bassieshawe which he had by devise of A.D.
1 11 ft
Margery la Founder, his mother. To the work of the bridge
ten shillings. No date. Roll 42 (1C).
Cook or Le Keu (ROBERT), of the parish of S. Alburga within
Bisshopesgate. To Johanna his daughter rents in the parish
of All Hallows near London Wall. To Katherino his wife a
tenement in the said parish for life ; remainder to John his son.
To Agnes his daughter for her marriage twenty marks, a feather-
bed, counterpanes, sheets, table-cloths, towels, &c. To Johanna
his daughter ten marks. To the work of the bridge twelvepence.
No date. Roll 42 (17).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of S. Martin \_11 Nov.~\.
Collyngham (THOMAS DE). His house in the parish of
S. George in S. Botolph Lane to be sold, and preference given
to William de Dullyngham. No date. Roll 42 (41).
Chaddeworth (Jonx DE), clerk. To Matilda de Rothing and to
Idonea, the testator's daughter, land and houses in the parish of
S. Katherine near Alegate. No date. Roll 42 (42).
Maderman (ROBERT LE). To Basilia his wife his tenement in
Berkyngcherche, and five shops in the parish of S. Dionisius de
Lymestrete, 1 for life ; remainder to his son Thomas, and in default
of heirs to pious uses. No date.
Proclamation made. Whereupon came the said Basilia and reclaimed
against the devise of the above shops, inasmuch as she was jointly
enfeoffed of them, and thereupon produced a deed whereby Margery,
late wife of Geoffrey Godard, gave the said shops to the aforesaid
Robert and Basilia.
Roll 42 (43).
Pikeman (WILLIAM). Certain rents to be devoted to the
maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Botolph de Billinges-
gate for the space of six years from his burial. To John his son
and Beatrix his daughter a tenement in the parish of S. Mnry
de la Hill, formerly belonging to the Abbey of Waltham. To
Dyoiiisia his daughter rents in the said parish of S. Botolph. To
1 S. Dionis Backchurch.
244 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Margery his daughter shops in the aaid parish of S. Mary de la
Hille, charged with finding one wax taper for the said parish
church. To Cecilia his wife a cellar and solar, also in the said
parish, for life ; remainder to Richard his son. Also to the said
Richard a shop in the parish of S. Magnus at le Fisshiuarf.
No date. Roll 42 (44).
Stanes (AGNES DE), late wife of Alan de Brauncestre. To
William and Roger her sons a tenement in Westchep, parish of
S. Vedast ; remainder in default of heirs to pious and charitable
uses. To Gilbert her son rents in the parish of S. Andrew de
Holebourne, with similar remainder. Her tenement in the parish
of S. Peter de Cornehill to be sold for charitable uses. No date.
Roll 42 (45).
Monday next before Uie Feast of S. Edmund, King [30 Nov.'].
" Atte Laneende " (ROBERT, called), of the parish of S. Michael.
To Katherine his wife his house in the said parish for life ;
remainder to pious uses. A shop held to ferm by Geoffrey ate
Welle to remain in the hands of John Gubbe until a debt due
from the testator be satisfied. No date. Roll 42 (55).
A.D. Monday next before Feast of Purification of V. Mary \2 Feb.~\.
Taillour (SABINE, late wife of PHILIP LE). To the Prior and
Convent of S. Mary de Suthwerk, where rest the bones of Peter
Fitz Alan, her father, certain rents for pious uses. Bequests to
Sabine, wife of John Mire, to Sabine their daughter, and to John,
kinsman of the testatrix ; and to the poor in the City of London
for shoes on the day of her obit. To John, son of William her
brother, rents in the parish of S. Botolph without Bisshopesgate.
Her tenement in the parishes of S. Edmund the King near
Grascherche, S. Nicholas, and S. Clement to be sold for pious
uses. To Sir Henry de Scaldewelle, her chaplain, a cellar and
two solars in Paternostercherchelane near Walebrok, charged with
maintaining a chantry in the church of S. Michael de Paternoster-
cherchelane. No date.
Proclamation made. Whereupon came Philip de Beauveys, son of
Matilda, daughter of Philip le Taillour, and also llocsia, daughter
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 245
of the said Philip, with John lo Riche, her husband, and challenged A.D.
the said testament, inasmuch as the said Siibiiir had no power to
devise the above tenements, as she had only a life interest therein.
Roll 42 (91).
Monday next after Feast of Purification of V. Mary [3 Feb.~\.
Shorne (ROGER DE), fishmonger. To Benedict his son a tene-
ment in the parish of S. Mary de Woleherchawe, which the said
Roger and Emma (sic) his wife acquired from William de
Sydingbourne, late fishmonger. To Alice his daughter a tenement
without Aldrichesgate, parish of S. Botolph, which the said Koger
and Avice (sic) his wife acquired from Robert, son of Richard le
Meneter. No date.
Proclamation made, and execution granted.
Roll 42 (95).
Atte More (GILBERT). To Agnes his wife a tenement in the
parish of S. Dyonisius de Bakecherche for life ; remainder to
Reginald his son, Beatrix and Johanna his daughters. No date.
Proclamation made, &c., and execution granted, &c.
Roll 42 (96).
Bret (ALICE LA). To John her son a house in the parish of
S. Alburgh within Bisshopesgate in tail; also one hundred
shillings quitrent of a house in the same parish, charged with
certain pious uses. No date. Roll 42 (105).
Honnesdone (Jonx DE), chaplain. To the Prior and Convent
of S. Bartholomew six shops in the parish of S. Sepulchre. To
Richard de Ewelle, clerk, shops also in the said parish. No date.
Roll 42 (109).
Lucas (MARGERY), late wife of Richard de Chaam. Her
tenement in the parish of S. Botolph without Aldresgate to be
devoted to the maintenance of her four children, Walter, Margaret,
John, and Richard, for the space of ten years next after her
decease ; remainder to Geoffrey her son in tail. No date.
Roll 42 (110).
Monday after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.~].
Doumars (ROBERT). To John his son a tenement in thr pari-li
246
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. of All Hallows at the Hay. To Agnes his daughter also a
tenement in the same parish near a hall called " Dynesheman-
halle "; and to Johanna his daughter rents in Martelane. No date.
Proclamation made, and execution granted.
Koll 42 (112).
Monday next before Feast of SS. Perpetua and Felicitas [7 Mar.'].
Passefelde (RICHARD DE), carpenter. To Margery his wife a
tenement in the said (sic) parish of S. Benedict for life ; after her
decease the same to be divided into three parts : one part to go to
Richard de Foxton, son of Adam Mody; a second part to Richard,
son of Oumfry de Schorediche ; and the third to Sarah, daughter
of Walter Cokkestone. No date. Roll 42 (126).
A.D.
1314.
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Philip and James [1 May}.
Scot (MATILDA). A tenement which she and Bartholomew Scot,
her late husband, possessed without Bisshopesgate to be sold, and
a portion of the proceeds devoted to chantries in the church of
S. Christopher. To Matilda, daughter of William de Honylane,
rents of a tenement formerly belonging to John Greryn without
Bisshopesgate. To the bridge twelvepence. No date.
The testament proclaimed, and not reclaimed.
Roll 42 (129).
Batisford (WILLIAM DE), Rector of the church of Boclaund and
of Loxton. All his tenements in London to be sold to fulfil his
testament. No date.
The testament proclaimed, and not reclaimed : administration
granted.
Roll 42 (130).
Astone (ROBERT DE), stokfisshmongere. To Hugh his son in
tail the reversion of a tenement in the lane of S. Michael de
Crokedelane, saving to Alice his wife her term for life. Also
a shop in the parish of S. Magnus in Tamystrate ; remainder
to Margaret his daughter. Also to his said wife and Richard
de la Chaumbre his term in a house at St. Botolph, 1 so that she
1 Botolph's town, or Boston, co. Lino.
The fairs held there were at (me time
so much frequented by the citizens of
London that it became the custom to
suspend the sittings of the Conrt of
H usting every year for one month
from the Feast of S. Botolph (17 Juno).
This custom continued long after its
COURT OF HUST1NG, LONDON. 247
pay each year, at the time of the fairs held there, ten shillings AJ>-
for the good of the souls of Hugh Pourte and others ; remainder
to Gilbert de Mordon. To each of his children ten pounds. To
the bridge forty pence. No d;itc.
The testament proclaimed, and not reclaimed : administration
granted.
Eoll 42 (131).
Shorne (GILBERT DE). His tenements in the parishes of All
Hallows de Fenchurche and S. Martin de Oteswich to be sold, and
chantries provided in the churches of S. Mary de Wolchirchehawe
and of Pappay 1 near London Wall. To London Bridge two
shillings. No date.
The testament proclaimed, and not reclaimed : administration
granted.
Roll 42 (132).
Banstede (SiMON DK). His tenement in the parish of S. Bar-
tholomew the Less to be sold to fulfil his testament and pay
his debts, saving to Matilda his wife one third part by way of
dower. No date. Koll 42 (142).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of H. Trinity [2 June],
Kellevedene (MATILDA DE). Her whole tenement to be sold
before her decease or after (vie), and the money handed over to
her executors to dispose of the same for the good of her soul.
No date. Roll 42 (144).
Johan 2 (JOHN), tyler. His tenement in the parish of S. Alphege
within Cruplegate to be sold, and the money to be divided among
his four children. No date. Roll 42 (145).
Wolwiche (JonN DE), cook. To Matilda his wife and Margery
his daughter a house in the parish of S. Magnus for life. Also
to his said wife a house and shops in Suthwerk within the parish
of S. Olof. No date. Roll 42 (146).
cause had ceased, and the sittings of
the court were suspended, "to the
.'.st. re- tan ling of law and justice,"
until the Mayor and Aldermen, at the
ity of trie Commonalty, issued an
order in 1416 that for the future the
Husting should be held upon the Feast
of S. Ifotolph and during the succeeding
month, in the same manner as at other
times (Kiley's ' Memorials,' pp. 637-8).
1 The church at one time known as
8. Augustin-Papey, or the Poor, anil
afterwards annexed to the church of
All Hallows, London Wall.
1 "John ate Pine" in margin.
248 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Evre (CLEMENCE DE). To Robert Youn and to Matilda de
Boloygne certain quitrents in the parish of All Hallows de
Grascherche, which she had formerly recovered against John, son
of Stephen Pikeman, and John Wylemyn in the Hasting.
No date. Roll 42 (150).
ANNO 8 EDWARD II.
Monday next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle [2-5 July].
Bacheler (JOHN). To Dyonisia his mother tenements and
rents in the parishes of All Hallows de Berkyngcherche near the
Tower of London and S. Margaret near Bridge Street, so that she
pay his debts and do for his soul as may seem to her best.
No date. Roll 43 (1).
Merk (EDMUND). -To Goda his wife a tenement in the parish
of S. Dunstan near the Tower for life ; remainder to William his
son. Also to his said son twenty marks sterling for his main-
tenance, the same to remain in the hands of the said Goda until
he shall come of age. No date.
And be it remembered that the said Goda found sureties who
were severally bound to answer for the said sum.
Roll 43 (6).
Alfox (BENEDICT), woodmonger. To Thomas and John his
sons and Juliana his daughter tenements and rents in tail ;
remainder to pious uses, saving to Margery his wife her dower
according to the custom of the City of London. No date.
Roll 43 (11).
Appelby (ROGER DE). Certain tenements in the parish of
S. Sepulchre near the Bar of Westsmethefeld, and in the
parish of S. Andrew at Holbourne, to be sold to fulfil his testa-
ment. To Albreda his wife all his rents and other tenements in
the suburb of London in the said parish of S. Sepulchre for life.
To London Bridge twenty shillings. No date. Roll 43 (12).
Perceval (PETER), le Hodere. 1 To Edith his wife for life his
dwelling-house ; remainder to pious uses. No date.
Roll 43 (15).
1 Maker of hoods or chaperonm. In
the parish of S. Alphegc near Cripple-
gate there was a tenement called " Le
Hoderesrente" (Letter-Book A, fol. 85),
which, as Hilcy suggests, may = Hod-
man's Kent (' Memorials,' Jntrod., p. xi).
COURT OF HUSTINO, LOSDON. 249
Gloucestre (KiciiARD DE), moneyer. To Alice his wife his * D -
tenement in Tower Street to sell, and all his goods, movable and
immovable, wherever found, for the maintenance of herself and
daughters. No date. Roll 43 (16).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Edward, King [13 Oct.'].
Spicere 1 (JOHANNA LE) de Stanynglane. To John de St. Maur
a tenement in the parish of S. Mary in Stanynglane. No date.
Roll 43 (17).
Chelchehethe 2 (GEOFFREY DE), tanner. To Imiinia his wife
a tenement in the parish of S. Sepulchre for life ; remainder to
John and Richard his sons. To William his son a tenement in
the parish of S. Andrew de Holebourne in a lane called " Golde-
lane," except three shops, which he leaves to Alice his daughter.
Specific legacies of ornaments, household goods, and trade
implements to Geoffrey, William, and John his sons, and to the
said Alice his daughter, as well as to his child en ventre sa mere.
No date. Roll 43 (18).
Coumbe (PETER, son of WILLIAM DE). To Godwyn Tourk, fish-
monger, and Petronilla, wife of the same, land and houses in the
parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower. Sibil his wife one of his
executors. No date. Roll 43 (19).
Seour (CLEMENT LE). To Cecilia his wife a tenement in the
parish of S. Andrew in the street of Cornehill for life ; remainder
to his children. No date.
The testament proclaimed, and not reclaimed.
Roll 43 (22).
Ewelle (RicnARD DE), clerk. To the Prior and Convent of the
aforesaid (sic) church of S. Bartholomew two shops for the main-
tenance of the work of the said church. No date.
Roll 43 (32).
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct.'].
Mail (WILLIAM). His house in the parish of S. Dyonisius
Bakcherche to be sold to fulfil his testament. Certain rents of a
1 Or " lespicere." | * Chele.
250 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
13H tene ment opposite All Hallows de Fancherche to be sold to pay
his debts. No date. Roll 43 (42).
Monday next after the Feast of All Saints \_1 Nov.~].
Swafham (REGINALD DE), carpenter. To Alice his wife his
house for life, and after her decease the same to be sold, and ten
pounds to be divided among his children according to their need.
No date. Roll 43 (55).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Edmund, King [30 Nov.'].
Mollyng (WILLIAM), butcher. To Margaret his wife a tene-
ment in the parish of S. Leonard de Estchep for life, charged
with the payment of six marks annually towards a chantry in the
church of S. Leonard, and five marks annually for the main-
tenance of a torch ; remainder to Alice la Kyngges and Johanna
de Kanefeld, her sister, subject to certain charges. No date.
Roll 43 (57).
A' D - Monday next before Feast of Purification of V. Mary \2 Feb.'].
Scot (GEOFFREY), senior. To Johanna his wife a tenement
in the parish of S. Mary Magdalen for life, and after her decease
the same to be sold, and a portion of the proceeds devoted to a
chantry in the said parish church for the good of his soul and the
souls of Agnes his former wife, of the said Johanna, and others.
To William his son, Robert, son of Robert his son, Johanna his
daughter, and Agnes, daughter of Agnes his daughter, forty
shillings each, also out of the said proceeds ; the residue to pious
and charitable purposes. No date. Roll 43 (60).
Staundone (GERARD DE), Rector of Styvenach. 1 To Peter
de Batlesfeld houses in the lane and parish of S. Martin Orgar de
Candilwykstrate for life, subject to a payment of five marks
annually to Sir Robert de Staundone, Rector of Chelche-
huth ; 3 remainder to the said Robert for life ; remainder to pious
uses. Certain rents in Thamisestrate, parish of S. Michael de
Candilwykstrate, to be redeemed by Pentecost Russel for forty
1 Stevcnage, co. Herts. | * Chelsea.
COURT OF RUSTING, LONDON. 251
pounds ; otherwise the same to be devoted to a chantry in the A - D -
said church of S. Michael. No date. Koll 43 (61).
Wolmar (RICHARD). To Isabella his daughter, wife of Hamo
Godchep, and to Leticia their daughter a tenement in the
parishes of S. Andrew Huberd and S. Dyonisius. Also to the
said Hamo, Isabella, and Leticia a tenement and rents in the
parish of S. Botolph, charged with the maintenance of chantries
in the said parish church for the good of his soul and the souls
of Leticia his late wife and others. To Felicia, late wife of
Wlmar de Essex, rents at Billinggesgate in the parish of
S. Mary atte Hulle for life ; remainder to Hugh his son for life ;
remainder to the above Isabella and Leticia her daughter.
No date.
The testament proclaimed, and administration granted. Where-
upon Henry lo Yonge and Margery his wife, daughter of John
Brother, sen., put their challenge, &c.
Roll 43 (63).
Fourbour 1 (ADAM LE). Two shops in the parish of S. Brigid
the Virgin in Fletestrete to be sold for the execution of this his
testament or last will, and for distribution of his legacies among
the places and persons aforesaid (sic). No date.
Roll 43 (67).
M&iiday next before the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra [22 Feb.'].
Dureham (JoLAN DE). To Ada his daughter two cups of
silver and one white cup de muero, 3 six silver spoons, and six
marks annual rent in the City of London over against the church
of S. Edmund in S. Clement's Lane for life; remainder to
Edmund his son. No date.
The testament proclaimed, and not reclaimed.
Roll 43 (73).
Kent (WILLIAM DE), tailor. His tenements upon (super)
Aldermanbury to be sold to John de Colkirk, tailor, for seventy
marks, whereof he leaves to John his son, and to Matilda and
Alice his daughters, ten pounds each. No date. Roll 43 (74).
1 Furbisher. | * Sec nolettpr*, p. 176.
252
CALENDAR OK WILLS,
A.D.
1814-15.
A.D.
1315.
Hakeneye (WALTER DE). To Agnes his wife the western
moiety of his shop in the pariah of S. Nicholas Coldabbeye for
life ; remainder to William his son. The other moiety of the
same to be sold to pay his debts. Also to the said William land
at Dolytelane 1 in the parish of S. Mary Magdalen. ; and to his
said wife rents in the said parish of S. Nicholas for life ;
remainder to Henry Lumbard and Alice, wife of the same, his
daughter, and in default of heirs to charitable and pious uses.
No date. Roll 43 (75).
Moriz or Morice (WILLIAM), " buriller." 2 To Henry his
son a tenement in Abcherchelane. To Agnes his wife a tenement
in Shitebournelane, parish of S. Mary aforesaid (sic), and rents
in the lane of S. Nicholas Hakoun, for life ; remainders to John
his son and Dyonisia his daughter. No date. Roll 43 (76).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Alphege, Abp. \_19 April].
Blida or Blith (HUGH DE), " fuster."3 To Sibil his wife,
Hugh and Hawisia his children, and to his child en venire sa
mere his tenement in the parish of S. Alphege, and in default of
heirs the same to be sold for pious uses. No date.
Roll 43 (79).
Bussy or Busshi (RICHARD). To Isolda his wife for life his
tenement in the parish of S. Andrew de Holebourne (except a
house which he leaves to Agnes de Evre, his servant, for life) and
his brewhouse at the corner of Faytoreslane ; 4 remainder to Hugh
his son, charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the said
church of S. Andrew. No date. Roll 43 (80).
Gubbe (WILLIAM), stokfisshemongere. To Aubrey his son the
reversion of rents in Distaflane, parish of S. Nicholas Coldabeye,
and to Thomas his son the reversion of a tenement in the said
lane and parish, after the decease of Margery his wife ; remainders
1 Or Do -little Lane, leading from
Knightrider Street to Carter Lane
(btow's 'Survey,' Strype's ed., 1720, bk.
iii. p. 227).
2 A maker of some kind of coarse
woollen cloth called " burel " or " borel,"
as already explained on p. 39, note.
For an exhaustive note on this word see
glossary to 'Lib. Custumarum' (Master
of the Kolls Series).
3 A joiner or maker of the wood-work
of saddles.
1 Fetter Lane. See note supra, p.
230.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 253
in default of heirs to William his son and to Johanna his daughter,
charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the said parish
church. No date. Roll 43 (81).
Russel (PENTECOST). Certain rents in the parish of S. Michael
de Candelwikstrete to be devoted to the maintenance of a chantry
in the said parish church for the good of the souls of Richard and
Alveva his parents, and of Gerard de Staundon, 1 rector of the
church of Stivenache, and others. To Amicia his niece a bequest
of certain rents in tail ; remainder to pious uses. No date.
Roll 43 (83).
Lamhethe or Lomheth 2 (WILLIAM DE), clerk. To Beatrix his
wife for life a tenement in the parish of S. Peter de Wodestret ;
remainder to his next heirs. No date.
Upon the above testament being exhibited before the Mayor and
Aldermen for probate by the aforesaid Beatrix, it was opposed by
Simon de Corp and Johanna his wife, daughter of Raymond de
Burdeux; lleytnond, son of the said Reymond; and William de Bur-
deux, his brother, to whom the reversion of the above tenements
belonged, who said tint the testator had no other estate in the said
tenements than what he had of John le Grey, son of Guilot le
Sautreour, which Guilot had received the same by gift from Itichard
de Burdeux, brother of the aforesaid Johanna, Reymond, and
William, contrary to the form of the testament of the aforesaid
Reymond their father, inasmuch as the said father by his testament,
proved and enrolled in the Husting in the ( )* year of Edward L,
left the said tenement to the said Richard and the heirs of his
body lawfully begotten, and in default of such heirs remainder to
his other children, male and female ; and thereupon they produced
his testament in testimony thereof. And the said Beatrix, being
asked if she hud anything to say against this claim, said that she
had not, but asked that she might hold the aforesaid tenements
for the lifetime only of the aforesaid Richard de Burdeux, and
renounced all right and fee left to her by the above testament.
And the said Simon and others allowed this, &c.
Roll 43 (84).
Monday iiext before the Feast of S. George the Martyr [23 April'].
Horn (EDMUND, son of NICHOLAS). To William de Burgh,
1 His will enrolled tupra, p. 260. la haven (Allen's 'Hiit. of Lambeth,'
J Lambeth: the variations of spelling \ 1826, p. 2). Cf. " Lompettes," tupra,
this name were many, nor is it clear p. 207.
whence it is derived. Most etymologists
refer it to lam, dirt, and Ay or hy$e, apin-ar to have been enrolled as stated.
' The year omitted ; nor does the will
254
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D.
1315.
clerk, and Margery, wife of the same, tenements and rents in
Tamistrete and in the parish of S. Michael de Candelwikstrete,
and also near the Brethren of the Cross, 1 for their lives, so that
the said William maintain certain chantries in the said church
of S. Michael during his life, and afterwards dispose of the same
by testament for the souls of the said William and Margery,
the souls of the testator, Nicholas his father, Amicia his mother,
and others, in manner most expedient. No date.
Whereupon came Itoger Hosebounde and Alice his wife, William
de Derham, clerk, and Alice his wife, sisters of the testator, and pro-
pounded reasons against the said testament and probate thereof,
which reasons, together with certain writs which the aforesaid Wil-
liam de Burgh and Margery his wife brought in favour of probate and
execution of the said testament, are enrolled in the Rolls of Common
Pleas, Monday next before the Feast of S. Elphege [19 April], anno
8 Edward II. 2 So that after divers Hustings, as well of Common
1 Crossed or Crutched Friars, whose
house was situate in Hart Street in
the ward of Aldgate.
J Roll No. 89 of another series of
Husting Rolls, known as Common
Pleas. The king's writ to the Mayor
(inter alia) is there set out, reciting
the custom of the City whereby testa-
ments devising tenements within the
City were enrolled in the Husting of
the City, and ordering him to admit the
above testament to probate. This is
followed by a long statement by the
claimants to the effect that administra-
tion of the testament should be withheld
on the ground that it contained clauses
repugnant in themselves, inasmuch as
the testator left all his tenements in
London to William de Burgh and
Margery his wife to have and to hold
for their lives, and afterwards willed
that the said William de Burgh should
dispose of the fame by his testament
for the souls of the said William and
Margery as most expedient ; that this
is repugnant to law and contrary to
custom, for in such a case the said
William might grant a freehold or
fee simple of the said tenements to
a third party whilst the said Margery
was ret alive and might survive him,
and it was contrary to the civil law
and the custom of the City that one
who had only a freehold should be
able to grant an estate in fee. They
further state that neither the written
law nor the custom of the Citv allows
a testator to devise to his executor
directly an estate of freehold or a fee,
nor an executor to take under a testament
which has been written with his own
hand, which they are ready to prove was
done in this case by the said William de
Burgh. The said William and Margery
state on the other hand that they pro-
duced the testament for probate ; that
it was lawful for any freeman of the
City to leave his tenements within the
City to whom he will, to the exclusion of
his heirs, according to the custom that
prevailed in the said City ; and that the
testator had left his tenements to them,
as appeared by his testament which is
offered for probate. They asked, there-
fore, that execution of the same should
be no longer delayed, tliiit they might
not be driven to seek another remedy
elsewhere in the King's Court. Cur. ad.
vnlt. Another writ was issued, and even-
tually execution was granted in manner
limited as above. At a subsequent
Court of Husting, held on Monday next
before the Feast of S. Margaret [20
July], anno 17 Edward II. [1323], a third
writ (or phiricg) was issued to the
Mayor and Aldermen, commanding them
to grant execution in full, so that the
said William, executor, &c., might dis-
pose of the aforesaid tenements by will
for the souls, &c., as in the aforesaid
testament is contained. Plenary execu-
tion and administration were accordingly
granted, and the former judgment as to
the descent of the tenements after the
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 255
Pleas as of Pleas of Land.it was at length adjudged by the Mayor A.D.
and Aldermen that the aforesaid William and Margery should have 1318 -
execution of the said testament in manner as follows, to wit, that they
should have and hold the said tenement* and rents so devised to them
and their assigns for the lifetime of the said William and Margery,
and that after their decease the same should remain to whomsoever
of right and according to the custom of the City they ought to
remain ; and that the said William and Margery should have
execution in manner aforesaid, &c.
Roll 43 (90).
Monday the Morrmv of the Feast of H. Trinity [18 May].
Bromle (GILBERT DE). To Sir Robert de Wodehouse all his
houses in the parish of S. Benedict de la Wodewharf. No date.
Roll 43 (97).
Monday next before the Feast of 8. Barnabas \_11 June],
Fullere (WILLIAM LE), senior. To William le Fullere, junior,
his kinsman, all his rents and tenements in the parish of S. Mary
de Fancherche (except two tenements devised to the testator by
Walter le Fullere, his brother), also rents and tenements in the
parishes of S. Mary de Berkyngcherche and S. Nicholas Hakoun,
for life. The above two tenements to be sold for pious uses.
No date.
The testament proclaimed, and not reclaimed. Accordingly
execution is granted.
Roll 43 (110).
Hegham (ISABELLA DE). All her rents and tenements to
remain in the hands of her executors until her creditors 1 and
legatees are satisfied ; remainder to Stephen her son in tail ;
remainders to Dyonisia, Agnes, and Johanna her daughters,
saving to Margaret, wife of the said Stephen, one third part of all
the aforesaid rents and tenements for life. If the said rents and
tenements come to a partition, she wills that certain of them in
the parish of S. Mary de Aldermanburi, in Bredestret, in the
street of S. Andrew Huberd, and in Thames Street shall remain
di><-i ase of the said William and William dc Derham and Alice his \vifo,
Margery was entirely revoked. Where- also sister of the testator, kc., and put
upon came John Husebond, son of Alice, their claim, kc.
sister of the testator, and as his kinsman
and heir, together with the aforesaid
1 Deblttmbttt ft lcga.ta.riit.
256 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. to the said Dyonisia; others in Thames Street, in the Drapery,
Westchepe, in the Cordwainery, and in the parish of S. Michael
le Quern to Agnes her daughter (saving twelve marks annual rent
for chantries in the church of S. Paul) ; and the rest to Johanna
her daughter. No date.
And Stephen, son and heir of the testatrix, came and allowed the
legacies.
Roll 43 (111).
ANNO 9 EDWARD II.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist \_18 Oct.'].
Kirkestede (LuCY DE). To Henry de Segeford, merchant, and
Ysolda his wife, tenements in the parishes of S. Michael le Quern,
S. Leonard near the church of S. Martin le Grand, and S. Agnes
near Aldresgate. To the work of the bridge two shillings.
No date.
The testament proclaimed, and not reclaimed.
Roll 44 (24).
" Le Joefne " or " Le Yong " (HENRY, called). To Margery his
wife houses and rents in the parish of S. Mary de Abchurche for
life ; remainder to pious and charitable uses. To the work of
the bridge five shillings. No date.
The testament proclaimed, and not reclaimed.
Roll 44 (25).
Chaundeler (MARGERY, daughter of ADAM LE) de Billingges-
gate. To Gilbert Dunston, cutler, a tenement devised to her by
her mother Cristina at Billinggesgate, parish of S. Mary atte
Hulle, charged with the payment of twenty-four marks for the
maintenance of a chantry. No date.
The testament proclaimed, and not reclaimed.
Roll 44 (26).
Sabrichesworth (JOHN DE), poulterer. To the church of
S. Margaret de Lodeburi, for default in payment of his tithes and
offerings, and that his soul may be had in remembrance, seventeen
shillings annual quitrent of houses within Bisshopesgate in the
parish of S. Werburga, which he sold to Hubert- de Bisshopesgate,
a pig driver or dealer. 1 To John his son his house upon Lotheberi.
1 f 'tiff atari sice mcrcatori porcorum.
COURT OF RUSTING, LONDON. 257
His house in the parish of S. Augustine near S. Paul's Gate to A.D.
be sold to fulfil his testament, and the said John to have one
third of the proceeds. To London Bridge twelvepence. No date.
The testament proclaimed, and not reclaimed.
Roll 44 (27).
Burgh (SiMON DE), goldsmith. His tenement in the parish of
S. Botolph without Aldresgate to be sold for payment of debts
and fulfilment of lus testament. Five shops at la Barbican in the
same parish also to be sold. And whereas he had in the former
part of his testament left to John, Robert, Thomas, and Agnes,
children of his brother Richard, forty shillings apiece, the same
being placed in the custody of Walter his brother to their use,
the testator wills that the eight pounds so left be delivered in
settlement of all goods left by will of his said brother Richard in his
cliarge. To the said (sic) Matilda his wife all his cups of silver
and de mucro. To Thomas his son in tail shops in the parish of
S. Andrew Huberd ; remainder to Alice, late wife of Thomas
Juvenal, for life ; remainder to pious uses. No date.
Roll 44 (28).
De la More or atte More (CECILIA, late wife of RALPH).
Certain rents for maintenance of wax in the church of S. Olave
near the Tower. Tenements and rents in the parishes of S. Dunstan
Est and S. Olave, and near the Brethren of the Holy Cross by the
Tower, to be sold to fulfil her testament. To Benedict her son
in tail tenements and rents in Martelane, parish of All Hallows
de Berkyngcherche ; remainder to pious uses. Also to the same
rents in the said parish of S. Dunstan for life ; remainder to pious
uses. To the work of the bridge half a mark. No date.
The testament proclaimed, and not reclaimed.
Roll 44 (29).
Honylane (RALPH DE). His house and cellar, together with
the advowson to the church of All Hallows de Honylane, and all his
houses in Fatteslane, parish of S. James de Garlekheth, to be sold
by his executors for payment of his debts and fulfilment of his
testament. No date. Roll 44 (32).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Edmund, Kin;/ [.'0 Nov.~\.
Duresme (HENRY DE), aldci -111:111. Hi* tenement and rents at
VOL. i. *
258
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D.
1316.
A.D.
1316-16.
Quecnhithe near the church of S. Michael to be devoted to the
maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Mary de Aldermari-
cherche for the space of six years ; remainder to Johanna his
daughter in tail ; remainder to John his son. To Johanna his
wife for life tenements in the parish of H. Trinity the Less, so
that she pay his debts and those of his father, and also his capital
messuage in the parish of Aldermaricherche. To John his brother
his tenement called " Bordenhous " with shop in the same parish
for life. To Adam de Fulhain, son of Sabine his sister, a tenement
in the parish of All Hallows de Bredestrete in tail ; remainder to
John, the testator's son. To Margery his sister rents in the parish
of H. Trinity. Johanna de Duresme, his sister, mentioned.
No date. Roll 44 (47).
Cestrehonte (JOHN DE), son of William de Odynton. To John
his son rents in the parish of S. Martin de Bermancherche in the
Vintry. To Adam Braz rents in the parish of S. Pancras and the
custody of his children. To Orabilia his daughter one mark
annual quitrent of a tenement in the lane of H. Trinity the Less.
No date. Eoll 44 (48).
Brewers (WILLIAM LE). To Isabella his wife for life his
tenement in the parish of S. Andrew de Holebourne, charged with
the payment of an annuity of forty shillings to Koger atte Bowe
until the full sum of twenty pounds, in which the testator was
bound to him by virtue of a certain statute, 1 has been paid ;
remainder for pious uses. No date. Roll 44 (53).
Monday next before the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.~],
Paas or Pas (JOHN). To Thomas le Mareschal, his tenant, a
house in the parish of All Hallows de Bredestrete for life, so that
he pay to Isabella his wife five and a half marks annually for life,
and after her decease to Alice his daughter. Also to his said wife
for life tenements in the said parish and in Cordewanerstrete ;
remainders to the said Alice and Juliana his daughters and to
1 Statute-Merchant or Statute-Staple,
which were in the nature of bonds.
They were so called from their being
made according to the form expressly
provided in certain statutes.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 259
Dyonisius his son. To Adam de Welleford, son of Robert de A-D-
1 11 1 II"
Wdleford, a shop in Cordewanerstrete for life. No date.
Roll 44 (63).
Merlawe (JoiiN DE). To Margaret his wife all his tenements
in London for life ; remainder to the maintenance of a chantry
in the church of S. Brigid. To London Bridge twelvepence.
No date. Roll 44 (72).
Monday next before the Feast of 8. Valentine [14 Feb.'].
Trugge (ADAM). To Elena his wife one moiety of his house
in the parish of S. Laurence in the Jewry for life, the other
moiety to William and Matthew his sons, as also the reversion of
his wife's moiety; remainder in default of heirs to Johanna his
daughter. Also to the said Matthew his son two chests standing
in the seld of S. Martin le Grand. No date. Roll 44 (95).
Beauflour (JOHN). To Margery his daughter his tenement
in the parish of S. Dunstan near Billinggesgate for her marriage
by way of her third part of his chattels ; remainder in default of
heirs to Alice her mother if alive. No date. Roll 44 (96).
Bruggeford (JonN DE), " amailler." 1 To Alice his wife a
tenement in the parish of S. Giles without Creplegate for life ;
remainder to his children. Also to his said wife and children
a tenement in the parish of S. Michael aforesaid (sic). The
legacies to Alice his wife are for dower as well as by way of legacy.
To London Bridge three shillings. No date. Roll 44 (97).
Gubbe (HENRY), "stokfisshmongere." To Henry his son a tene-
ment in the parish of S. Michael, charged with the maintenance
of a chantry in the said parish church for the souls of the testator,
Alice his wife, Henry his father, and Mabel his mother. To John
his son a tenement also in the same parish. If his said sons die
without heirs the said tenements to be sold, and the proceeds
devoted to the repair of roads within London and without, and
to pious and charitable uses. Also to the said Henry and John
specific legacies of household chattels, &c. No dale.
Proclamation made, and execution granted. Whereupon came
1 Enameller.
2CO
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
AD.
1315-16.
Alice, rolict of the testator, and allowed execution, saving to
herself her right in the movables and immovables of the said
testator, <tc.
Eoll 44 (108).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Valentine \_14 Feb.'].
Balsham (RiciiAUD DE), saddler. His house in Chepe in the
parish of S. Faster 1 to be sold to pay his debts and fulfil his
testament, and the residue to go to Matilda his wife, and to
Stephen, John, and Clement his sons. No date. Roll 44 (117).
Hurel (GEOFFREY). To Johanna his wife, and to Adam and
John his sons, all his houses in the parish of S. Dunstan afore-
said (sic). Pecuniary legacies also to the same and to Crist iana
his daughter. No date. Roll 44 (118).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope \_12 March],
Honylane (WILLIAM DE), vintner. To Alianora his wife, her
heirs and assigns, 2 and to William de Hodesdone, apothecary,
tenements in Honylane formerly belonging to Emma, wife of
Elyas de Honylane. No date. Roll 44 (130).
AD.
1316.
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of H. Trinity [6 June],
Chilham (THOMAS DE), cooper. His houses in the parish
of All Hallows de Berkyngcherche to be sold to pay debts and
legacies, and the residue to be divided between Elena his wife
and his children. No date. Roll 44 (132).
Moler (GILBERT LE). To Katherine his wife the custody of
his son John, together with all lands, rents, and tenements
coming to his said son after his decease. No date.
Roll 44 (133).
Dalleye (ADAM DE). To John his son his house in Fletstrate,
1 S. Vedast or Vaster, whence Vaster
Lane, corrupted into Foster Lane.
2 A devise to a widow in fee was, as
has been repeatedly seen, absolutely void
according to the custom of the City.
It is possible that this testament was
challenged in the usual manner, but
there is no record of such challenge
enrolled, although a considerable space
is left blank for some reason.
COUKT OK HUdTixti, LONDON.
2G1
charged with providing Claricia de Lichefeld, his wife, with her
chamber for one whole year after his decease. No date.
Proclamation being made, the said Claricia came and asked that
although she then came into court as executrix of the above testa-
ment, which she produced for probate, she might not on that
account be precluded from dower in the aforesaid tenement, and that
execution might not quo ad hoc be granted against her, &c.
Roll 44 (134).
Bredstrete (MARGERY, late wife of WALTER DE, cordwainer).
To William de Littlington, " cirger," 1 a shop in the parish of All
Hallows de Bredestrete for the space of two years after her
decease ; remainder to Herman and William, sons of her late son
William. To Kalph Picot certain rents, charged with the main-
tenance of a chantry, for the space of two years after her decease,
in the church of S. Giles aforesaid (sic), for the good of her soul
and the souls of John le Longe and Walter de Bredestrete, her
late husbands, and others. Her executors appointed guardians of
Margery, daughter of Falk her late son. No date.
Proclamation being made, there came John, son of William de
Bredestrete, and put his claim upon a shop and rents wherein the
said Margery had but a life estate under the will of Peter her son,
who after her decease devised the remainder to the said John, as by
the testament of the said Peter, proved and enrolled in the Huat-
ing, 2 more fully appears. The executors acknowledged this, &a
Accordingly as to the legacy of the said shop and rents there was
no execution granted ; but as to the wardship of the aforesaid child
it was granted.
Roll 44 (ICG).
Fullere (WILLIAM LE), junior. To Reginald de Conduit his
dwelling-house, charged with the maintenance of two chantries
in the church of S. Mary de Fancherche, for the first seven years
after his decease, for the souls of William le Fullere, his uncle, and
others. To Simon de Hakeneye, his nephew, a brewhouse in the
said parish of S. Mary. To Stephen le Fullere and Robert his
apprentice divers houses. To John de Brok and to Emma his
niece tenements in Marte Lane and in the parish of All Hallows
de Berkyngcherche, subject to similar charges for pious uses in
AD
1316.
' \Vax-ehandler.
a The will referred to is that of Peter
le Loner, enrolled tupra, p. 10'J; but
the name of John, son of William de
Bredestrete, is not mentioned, tl
version of the propcity referred to K'iiitf
devisrd to Walter de Hrcdestrete, late
husband of the present testatrix.
262 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. the church aforesaid. To William Panyfadre certain rents.
1 01 O
His house in the parish of S. Botolph without Aldresgate to be
sold for maintenance of a chantry in the said parish church for
the good of the souls of William Saleman, his father, and
Katherine his mother. To the work of London Bridge forty
shillings. No date.
Proclamation made, and execution granted.
Eoll 44 (176).
ANNO 10 EDWARD II.
Monday next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle \25 July}.
Mymmes (HAUWISYA DE). All her houses and shops in the
parish of S. Sepulchre in the lane called " Sacollane " to be sold,
and the proceeds devoted to the maintenance of the fabric
of the chapel of S. Mary in the said parish church, and to pious
and charitable uses for the souls of Richard her father and
Isabella her mother. No date. Roll 45 (11).
Herlisoun (REGINALD). To Johanna, wife of Hamo de Belacre,
certain rents upon London Bridge, in la Bmve, in Garlekhethe, in
Bassieshawe, in Chepe, and elsewhere for life ; remainder over.
No date. Roll 45 (12).
Suthflete (WILLIAM DE). A certain tenement in the parish of
S. Clement de Candelwikstrete to be sold to fulfil his testament.
To Petronilla his wife a tenement in the parish of S. Faith in the
Crypt of S. Paul's for life ; remainder to pious uses. No date.
Roll 45 (13).
Bolonia or Boloigne (THOMAS DE). His messuage called
" Cokedonhalle " in the parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower
to be sold, and chantries to be provided out of the proceeds in the
said parish church, as well as at Briche, 1 and at Stistede. 2 Bequest of
five marks out of the same to the Prior of Berdene 3 for pious uses
for the souls of the testator, Mary his late wife, Ralph the
moneyer of Chileham, 4 and others. To Thomas his son a
the Order of S. Augustine was foumlrd
here at the beginning of the reign of
1 Co. Essex.
2 Co. Essex.
3 Or Bierdon in co. Essex. A hospital
or priory of canons and brethren of
Henry III.
4 Co. Essex.
COURT OF HUSTlNii, LOXIio.N.
moiety of his ship called " La Margerie " and ten pounds of silver;
and to Johanna his daughter his leasehold interest in a tenement
at Billingg[esgate], together with a leaden cistern and utensils
therein. No date. Roll 45 (14).
Botoner (JoHN LE), mercer.
Memorandum that a certain will under the name of the said
John having been published, and objected to as false, the Court
wished to learn if the executors cared to apply for probate, and
none appeared ; but a certain John de Pamposworth, named
executor in the testament, being asked by the Court if ho
know of the making of the same, or if he intended asking
for probate, said that he knew nothing of the making of
the testament, nor asked for probate. Upon further examination
as to the making of the testament it was found that the said
testament had never been made by the said John lo Botoner, and that
his last will did not exist, but that it was a forgery in order to
disinherit John, the son of the aforesaid John. Testament accordingly
adjudged void and not to be admitted to probate in future.
Roll 45 (18).
Evre (CRISTIANA DE). To Walter her son her chief messuage
in the parish of S. Christopher, a house in the parish of S. Bar-
tholomew, and shops in the parish of S. Mildred ; and to Gwy her
son houses in the parish of S. Bartholomew the Less. No date.
Proclamation being made, there came John Hauteyn, who put
his claim upon certain houses and shops which formerly belonged to
the mother of the testatrix, inasmuch as the said Cristiana had only
a life interest in them, and after her decease the same were to remain
to him by virtue of the testament of John de Evre. And Walter,
the son of the said Cristiana, being asked if he had anything to say
against the claim of the said John, said he had nothing to allege
against it, but allowed the said tenement and shops to remain to the
said John, and renounced all right to the same, and thereupon quit-
claimed the same to him. 1
Roll 45 (23).
Bret (PHILIP LE). To Laurence his son in tail a tenement with
shops in the parish of S. Nicholas Olof in a street called " Fyna-
moureslane "; remainder to pious uses for the good of his soul
and the souls of Matilda his wife and others. To Cristiana his
daughter in tail shops in the parishes of S. Nicholas Olof and
AD.
1316.
1 The quitclaim is set out, and is
followed by another from the said John
llauteyu to Walter do Kvre, releasing
to him all other rents and tenements
lii-ld by tlu- said Walter by virtue of the
said testament.
204 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1318 S ' Nicllolas Coldabbee ; remainder to Nicholas Fitz Eobert, her
husband, for life ; remainder to the aforesaid Laurence. To
Isabella, daughter of the said Matilda his late wife, a solar with
a chimney in a house previously devised to his son Laurence.
No date. Roll 45 ( 2 G).
Monday the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.'].
Merdele (PHILIP DE). To Sarah his wife his tenement in the
parish of S. Botolph without Aldrichgate for life ; remainder to
Master William de Bray. No date. Eoll 45 (28).
Broun (ADAM), poulterer. Shops in the parish of S. Mildred
to be sold to pay his debts, Ealph de Braghyng, girdler, being
preferred as purchaser by twenty marks. No date.
Touching the above legacy Lucy, the wife of the testator, made
no objection ; but as to a devise made to her of a tenement in the
parish of S. Benedict de Grascherche, with shops in the parish of
S. Mary Wolcherchehawe, to have and to hold to her and her assigns
of the blood of the said Adam and Lucy, to whomsoever the said
Lucy might wish to leave and assign the same, provided she remained
unmarried, otherwise the said tenement and shops to be sold by the
testator's executors, the aforesaid Lucy wholly and expressly opposed
it, inasmuch as the said tenement and shops had been jointly
acquired by the testator and herself to hold to them and their heirs,
in testimony whereof she produced deeds. That clause, therefore,
was annulled, and no execution of it granted.
Eoll 45 (32).
Bedel (THOMAS LE) de Est Smethefeld. His house near the
church of S. Botolph without Alegate to be sold for charitable uses.
To the bridge two shillings. Emma his widow mentioned. No date.
Proclamation made, and administration granted.
Eoll 45 (38).
Thorle (LAURENCE DE). His shop in the parish of S. Pancras in
Sopereslane to be sold for the maintenance of chantries for the
good of his soul and the souls of Alice de Hallyngberi and others.
To the work of the bridge two shillings. No date.
Proclamation made, and administration granted.
Eoll 45 (39).
Vanne (JOHN), of the Society of the Ballardi. 1 To Dame
1 One of the numerous societies or not. unfrequently added to their ordinary
companies of Lombard merchants who mercantile pursuits that of moneylenders
COURT OF HUSTIXd,
Jachelyn his wife one moiety of his tenement in the parish of
S. Antonin and elsewhere in tin- City of London for life, and the
other moiety to his sons and daughters ; also to the same one
moiety of all his movables and immovables in the realm of
France for life ; remainder to his heirs. Out of the lands and
tenements in the realm of France devised to his said sons and
daughters he wills that the first five hundred pounds small
tournoia be paid to the children of Coluccius Ghallesis and Peter
Ghallesis, and to Matthew Gruiscardinii and Dame Sita his wife,
the testator's sister. No date. Roll 45 (49).
Stondone (THOMAS DE). To William his son his capital
messuage in the parish of S. Nicholas Hakon together with a
certain stone called " saphir." To Johanna his daughter all his
other tenements and houses in the said parish. To Constance, late
wife of John Vigrous, half a mark annual quitrent. Reasonable
maintenance to be provided out of the above messuages for a
chaplain to celebrate for two years after his decease, in the said
parish church of S. Nicholas, for the good of his soul, &c.
No date. Roll 45 (50).
Wobourne (THOMAS, son of WILLIAM DE). His tenements to be
sold, saving to Isabella his sister an annuity left to her by his
father. No date.
The testament proclaimed. Whereupon the said Isabella came and
reclaimed against the above devise, the testator having no power to
make it, inasmuch as 'the above William de Wobourne and Juliana
bis wife, whoso heir she now was, had acquired the said tenements
jointly to them and their heirs, and the said Juliana survived her
husband and afterwards died seised of the same, and the said Thomas
had only a life interest therein. And the executors said that
William do Wobourne left the said tenements in a certain form to
Thomas his son after the decease of Juliana his wife, as was shown
by his testament, which had been proved and enrolled 1 and produced
in court by the said Juliana herself, who held the said tenements
for life by virtue of the said testament; and therefore they sought
execution. And forasmuch as the aforesaid Juliana had said nothing
to the contrary, and it was sufficiently plain that the testament of
Barings and of the Rothschilds of the
present day, see Arakttologia, vol. xxviii.
A.D.
1*16.
ami bankers. For an account of the trans-
act ions of the Bardi, the Peruzzi, and
nilirrs in the thirteenth and fourteenth
centuries, which rivalled those of the
Supra, p. 114.
266 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
the aforesaid Thomas was made to carry out the form of the bequest
made by William his father, execution was granted.
Roll 45 (57).
Atte More (BENEDICT). Bequest of six shillings and eiglitpence
annual quitrent of tenements in Martelane for maintenance of wax
in the church of All Hallows de Berkyngcherche. To John Priour,
senior, the reversion of a certain tenement, whereof the said John
is tenant for life by curtesy, 1 upon payment of ten pounds, where-
of he leaves to the new work of S. Paul 3 five marks, and to the
work of London Bridge five marks. A tenement and rents in
Martelane to be sold by his executors to fulfil his testament.
No date.
The testament proclaimed, &c., and administration granted, &c.
Koll 45 (60).
Graham (WILLIAM DE). To Ada his wife his tenements in
Fletestrete, parish of S. Bride, with a garden in Sholane, parish
of S. Andrew de Holebourne, for life ; remainder to Anneys and
Alice his daughters, and in default of heirs to the wardens of
S. Bride for the maintenance of a chantry in the said parish
church of S. Bride. No date.
Proclamation made. Whereupon came Marion, daughter of the
said William, who put her claim, notwithstanding which administra-
tion was granted.
Eoll45 (61).
Dittone (JOHN DE). A tenement in the parish of S. Martin de
Pomers in Ismongerelane, and rents in the parish of S. Botolph
towards Billinggesgate, to be sold by his executors to fulfil his
testament. To Isabella his wife her entire chamber, with jewels,
cloths woollen and linen, beds, vessels, and all utensils apper-
taining to his house, except those specifically bequeathed, and
a tenement in the parish of S. Martin without Ludgate for life ;
remainder to Isabella his daughter. Also to his said daughter in
tail a tenement in the parish of S. Mary de Colcherche in Chepe ;
remainder to pious uses. To Johanna his daughter specific
legacies of chattels, the same to remain in the custody of Thomas
1 Per cwrialitatem A nglie. See note
supra, p. 216.
2 " The new Work of Pauls (so called)
at the East end above the Quire was
begun in the year 1251 Also the new
work of Pauls, to wit, the cross lies,
were begun to be builded in the year
1256" (Stow's 'Survey,' Strype's eel.,
1720, bk. iii. p. 113).
COURT OF HOSTING, LONDON. 267
Pope until she come of age. To Thomas and Richard his sons,
and to his child en ventre sa mere, bequests of money. No date.
Proclamation made, and administration granted.
Roll 45 (62).
Ware (LUKE DE), butcher. His shop in the parish of
S. Nicholas Shambles to be sold to pay his debts ; the residue to
be devoted to chantries. Agnes his wife mentioned. No date.
Proclamation made, and administration granted.
Roll 45 (66).
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct.~\.
Trente (WILLIAM). To William his nephew, son of William
Noeyl and of Alice his wife, sister of the testator, tenements in
the parishes of S. Mary de Bothawe and S. Mary le Bow, charged
with the maintenance of four chaplains in the church of S. Mary
de Bothawe (?) ; also a house near the common wardrobe 1 at le
Wynwharf. To William, son of Johanna de Blith, a house and
rents in Frideistrete and Distaflane and near the Old Fish
Market. To Gerard his brother houses and rents in the parish
of S. Martin in the Vintry. No date. Roll 45 (71).
Feryng (STEPHEN DE), vintner. To Robert, Henry, and
Isabella his children a tenement in the parish of S. Botolph
towards Billinggesgate. No date. Roll 45 (74).
Wynton (JOHANNA, daughter of RALPH DE). Three shops in
the parish of S. Nicholas Shambles to be sold immediately after
the death of Chestina her mother, and the proceeds devoted to
pious uses. No date. Roll 45 (75).
Pyngrie (SIMON DE), " ferroun."* His tenement at the
corner of " Bercherverlane " 3 in the parish of S. Michael de
Coraehill to be sold, saving the life estates of Walter atte
Holte and Avice, wife of the same. No date. Roll 45 (82).
Brother (ISABELLA). Her rents and tenements in the vill of
' See note tujira, p. 99. | 3 Birchin Lime.
a Ironmonger.
208 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
13?6 K y n gg[ eston? ] as well as in the parish of S. Botolph at Billingges-
gate and elsewhere to be sold, her brother Wymond being
preferred as purchaser of the same by twenty marks. No date.
Koll 45 (83).
Russel (WILLIAM). To Johanna his wife houses in the parish
of S. Giles without Crepelgate for life ; remainder to William her
son, and in default of heirs to the maintenance of a chantry in
the said parish church. His houses in the parish of Fencherche,
his bay horse, 1 and all his timber to be sold. No date.
Koll 45 (84).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Martin [11 Nov."].
Kellevedene (RICHARD DE). To Sabine his wife a shop. His
tenement in a street called " Athelyngstrete " 2 to be sold to
fulfil his testament. No date. Koll 45 (92).
Yvylane (THOMAS DE). To Margery his wife for life, and to
Alice his daughter, her heirs and assigns, a tenement and a shop
in the parish of S. Faith, charged with certain annual payments
to the Prioress and Convent of S. Elena, and with the main-
tenance of a chantry in the church of S. Andrew de Enefeld for
the space of one year after his decease. No date.
Roll 45 (98).
Bernard (WILLIAM), dyer. To Isabella his wife rents in the
parish of S. Benedict atte Wodewarff, and lands and houses in the
parish of S. Olave near the Tower, for life ; remainder to pious uses.
Also to the same houses in the parish of S. Peter the Less 3 for life ;
remainder to Roger de Bernes, fishmonger, charged with the
maintenance of a chantry in the said parish church. No date.
Roll 45 (99).
Manyman (ALEXANDER). His tenement in the parish of
S. Stephen de Colmanstrete to be sold to pay his debts. No date.
Koll 45 (100).
Wilde (JOHN LE), mason. Bequest of two shillings annual rent,
1 Eqnug mcvi Bay.
2 Both Watling Street and Addle
Street were formerly so called.
Otherwise known as S. Peter's, Paul's
Wharf.
COURT OF HUSTINCJ, LONDON.
inning from a tenement in a lane called " le Spiteldiche," towards A.D.
the maintenance of the fabric of S. Sepulchre's Church. No date. Wlfl '
Boll 45 (101).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mai-tin [11 Nov.'].
Strubby or Stroby (HUGH DE). To Sarah his wife a tavern with
eight shops and divers rents in the parish of S. Brigid de Flete-
strete for life ; remainder for the maintenance of chantries in
the said parish church. No date. Roll 45 (106).
Mondny next before Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.']. A.D.
Bochams or Bokeham (GEOFFREY DE). A bequest for main-
tenance of wax in the church of S. Nicholas Shambles. To
William le Kyng, butcher, and Alice, wife of the same, Geoffrey de
Langleye, butcher, and Henry de Secchefford, merchant, houses,
shops, and rents in the said parish of S. Nicholas and in the parish
of S. Margaret in Frideistrete. The said Henry appointed guardian
of his daughter Isabella, to whom he leaves specific legacies of
household chattels. No date. Roll 45 (126).
Chaundeler (HENRY LE) de Garlekhuth. To Isabella his wife
a cellar in the parish of S. James for life ; remainder to Maurice
her son. Also to the said Maurice a shop and one hundred
shillings' worth of merchandise, to wit of mortars' or candles
at his election. To John de la Legh a solar in the same
parish for life ; remainder to the said Isabella and Richard his
son. Two painted solars in the said parish of S. James to be sold
to pay his debts. No date. Roll 45 (144).
Suffolk (ALAN DE). To Johanna his wife a tenement in the
parish of S. Martin in the Vintry for life, and after her decease the
same to be sold to pay his debts and legacies and for pious uses.
No date. Roll 45 (147).
Norhampton (ROBERT DE). To Margery his wife tenements
and rents in " Slaperslane " in the parish of S. Bartholomew the
1 De nmrtoriis, akindof wax candle, so I quiesor mortuaries (Riley's 1 Memorials,'
called from being used at funeral obse- | p. 302, n.).
270 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Less for life ; remainder to William his son, and in default of
heirs the same to be sold, and two thirds of the proceeds to be
divided among his surviving children, and one third to be dis-
tributed for pious and charitable uses. No date.
Proclamation made, and no reclaim. Execution therefore granted.
Eoll 45 (154).
Gardiner (GILBERT). To Dyonisia his wife his dwelling-house
for life ; remainder to Thomas his son. Also another house for
life ; remainder to Walter his son. No date.
As to bequests made of external tenures 1 the testament was not
admitted to probate.
Eoll 45 (156).
Monday the Feast of 8. Valentine [14 Feb.~].
Toundor (ELYAS LE). His garden in the parish of S. Olouf
towards the Tower of London to be sold to pay his debts and fulfil
his testament. No date. Eoll 45 (158).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.'].
Cristofre (WILLIAM) de Bradestrete. To Thomas his son a
tenement in Bradestrete, parish of S. Christopher. No date.
The testament proclaimed, and not reclaimed. Execution granted.
Eoll 45 (162).
Dachet (JOHN), apothecary. To Johanna his sister, wife of
John de Lyndeseye, a shop in the parish of S. Nicholas
Shambles, subject to the payment of ten marks of silver to John
de Sellyngge within one year after his decease. No date.
Eoll 45 (163).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope \_1% March].
John, Clerk of the Vintry. To Alice his sister a messuage in
the parish of S. Martin in the Vintry, saving to Eeginald le
Corder his term, charged with the maintenance of a chantry in
the said parish church for the first eight years after his decease,
for which she is to give security to his executors. No date.
Eoll 45 (168).
Hauteyn (BEATRIX). To William the Tailor, and Katherine
1 Da tcnuris crterioribns, i.e., holdings without, the liberties of the City.
COURT OF nusrmo, LONDOX.
271
and Alice her daughters, rents in le Eldeehaunge in the parish of A.D.
S. Augustine, charged with the payment of her debts. No date.
Boll 45 (169).
Horstede (WILLIAM DE). His house in the parish of S. James
de Grarlekhethe to be sold, and one third of the proceeds to be
devoted to pious uses, another third to remain to Johanna his
wife, and the residue to Isabella and Sabine his daughters.
Also to his said wife the reversion of his bakehouse in the said
parish for life ; remainder to pious uses. No date.
Koll 45 (173).
Blontesham (RICHARD DE). To Walter Waldeshef all his
tenements in the parish of S. Martin in the Vintry. No date.
Whereupon came Anketyn de Gisorcio and objected to the devise
of a tenement in which tho testator had only a life interest by grant
of tho parishioners of the said church of 8. Martin, by virtue of
tho testament of l do Hereford, proved and enrolled in that
court ; the said Anketyn himself being then tenant of the same by
grant of tho same parishioners. And the said Walter, being present
in court, renounced tho bequest of the said Richard as to the tene-
ment hold by the said Anketyn, and claimed nothing therein.
Execution therefore granted as to tho rest.
Roll 45 (175).
Monday the Feast of S. Mark, Evangelist [35 April].
Sabrichesworth (JOHN DE), clothworker. To Isabella his wife
his principal house in the parish of S. Margaret de Lodebery for
life ; remainder to Richard his son and Custance his daughter
in successive tail ; remainder to pious uses. To the said Richard
and Custance and to John his son specific legacies of money and
chattels. No date. Roll 45 (187).
Monday next after the Feast of SS. Philip and James \1 May],
Mertone (ROGER DE) de Wrytle. To John his son and
Margaret his daughter the reversion of his tenement in the
parish of S. Mary atte Helle near Billinggesgate. To Helen,
Matilda, Alice, and Roesia his daughters the reversion of his
tenement in the parish of S. James de Garlekhethe near Tame-
1 The name omitted in the original
MS. ; probably Henry de Hereford, who
diod seised of tenements in this parish.
which he devised in remainder to tho
jiari.-li of S. Martin, and whose will is
enrolled tupra. Boll 17 (8).
1317.
272 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. strate. Cristina, late wife of the testator, mentioned as one of his
executors. No date. Roll 45 (199).
Monday next before the Feast of 8. Dunstan \_19 May].
Abytone (REGINALD DE). To Roger his son a shop in the
parish of S. Mary de Colcherche ; and another shop to Simon his
apprentice. No date. Roll 45 (202).
Monday next before the Feast of 8. Barnabas \_11 June"].
Moygne (MATILDA LA). To John de Wykham, servant of
Thomas de Stanham, an annual rent of forty shillings issuing out
of a tenement called " la Newerente " in Thamysestrete in the
parish of S. Michael de Candehvikstrete, together with any rever-
sion she might have of the said tenement by right of inheritance
or otherwise. No date.
As to this devise of the reversion, inasmuch as the testatrix
devised what she had not, 1 it is annulled and of no effect ; but as
to the forty shillings the testament is admitted to probate and
execution granted.
Roll 45 (225).
Notyngham (ROGER DE). His tenement in the parish of
S. Andrew de Holebourne to be sold, and one third of the
proceeds to go to Matilda his wife, and the residue to be devoted
to pious uses. Also to the said Matilda nine shops in the
aforesaid parish in a lane called " Groldenlane " for life ; remainders
to Henry de Notyngham, his brother, and Roger the son of the
said Henry, and godson of the testator. No date.
Roll 45 (226).
ANNO 11 EDWARD II.
Monday next before the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [80 July],
Brabanzon (SiR ROGER LE) de Musele, 2 Knt. His houses and
shops in the parish of S. Agnes within Aldresgate to be sold by
his executors. No date.
The testament proclaimed in full court, and not reclaimed.
Execution therefore granted.
Roll 46 (1).
1 /. e., she had no legal title to the
reversion.
Or Mousele, now Mowsley, co.
Leicester.
COUHT OK HU3TINO, LONDON. 273
Flegge (JOHN). His tenement in the parish of S. Sepulchre to A D -
be sold to pay his debts, and the residue to be devoted to chantries
in the said parish church and other pious uses. No date.
Roll 46 (5).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [/<? Oci.~\.
Osekyn (JOHANNA, relict of ROBEKT). Certain rents in Soperes-
lane in the parish of S. Pancras and in the parish of S. Michael
de Bassieshawe to be devoted to the maintenance of a chantry in
the church of S. Bartholomew the Less for the first eight years
after her decease. To Roger her son in tail one moiety of a shop
in Sopereslane ; remainder to Simon her son, to whom she also
leaves rents in the said parish of S. Michael. Her tenement in
(lie p;iri.sh of S. Benedict Fynk to be sold, and one moiety of the
pmcveds to be devoted to the fulfilment of her will, and the other
to pious uses. No date. Roll 46 (17).
Hatfeld (Jon.\ DE), chandler. To Sir Henry Dunstan, chaplain,
a shop in the parish of S. Michael le Quern, the said Sir
Henry paying to his executors sixty shillings within one month
of his decease. No date. Roll 46 (35).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Martin \_11
Lacy (ROBERT DE), priest. His houses in London to be sold,
and the proceeds to be distributed among the poor parishioners
of the churches of Tyd, 1 Pullom,' Bartone, 3 Haltone, 4 and Con-
nyngtone. 5 No date. Roll 46 (51).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. Edmund, King [20 Nov.'].
Thunderle (MARGERY DE). To John her son a house at the
corner of Wolsieslane and a tenement called " le Webbeloft " in
the parish of S. Laurence de Candelwikstrate, together with rents
in the parish of S. Martin Orgar. To John de Chiggewelle and
.Mm ncry his wife a tenement in the parish of S. Andrew Hubert.
No date. Roll 46 (60).
i
Co. Cambridge.
1 Co. Norfolk.
3 Co. Cambridge.
VOL. 1.
4 Hilton (/). co. Huntingdon.
3 On the borders of eos. Huntingdon
and Cambridge.
274
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D.
1317.
Ware (JOHN DE), " haftere." 1 To Bartholomew de Gedlestone
a house in the parish of S. Mildred in trust for sale according to
agreement. No date.
Inasmuch as the testator left the aforesaid house to the said
Bartholomew to be sold when the said Bartholomew was not an
executor, it was adjudged hy the Court that the executors conjointly
with the said Bartholomew should sell the house according to the
aforesaid agreement.
Eoll 46 (63).
isn-is Monday next before the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.'].
Blound (ROBERT, son of SIR HUGH LE, Knt.). Certain rents
to be devoted to the maintenance of chantries in the church of
S. Mildred. To Margaret de Seint Michel certain houses for
life. To Bryan de Frende, his servant, 2 an annuity of seven-
teen shillings. To Thomas West all his armour lying in a chest
in his manse which is in the Poultry near the church of S. Mildred,
with houses for life. To Robert fitz William rents at Garlekheth
for life. No date. Roll 46 (65).
Northflete 3 (MASTER THOMAS DE), Canon of S. Paul's Church.
To Cristina le Minour his tenement in the parish of All Hallows de
Berkyngcherche for life ; remainder to the Dean and Chapter of
S. Paul's to commemorate his obit. No date. Roll 46 (66).
Baudri (ADAM), tanner. To John his son his term in certain
houses within Krepelgate in the parish of S. Alfege. Also to
the said John and to Alan his son and Amy his daughter in tail
tenements in le Morstrate, parish of S. Giles without Krepelgate ;
remainder to pious and charitable uses, and to the maintenance
of the work of the said parish church of S. Giles. A certain
tenement in la Morstrete to be sold, and one third of the proceeds
to go to Agnes his wife, and the residue to his children William,
Alan, John, and Amy. The said children to be in the custody of
his executors until they come of age, and security to be given
1 A maker of hafts or handles for
knives.
2 Garcioni.
* Another and much fuller will of the
testator, and dated 1317, appears to be
preserved among the archives of S.
Paul's Cathedral (Hist. MSS. Commis-
sion, Ninth Report, p. 46 b).
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON.
for that purpose in the Guildhall, according to the custom of the A.D.
City. No date. Roll 46 (79).
next before Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.].
Walekote (RALPH DE). To Robert Lovet de Lyskombe and
Thomas, son of the same, a house in the lane and parish of
S. Laurence near Candelwykstrete. To John his son twenty
pounds, and if he should die under age the same to be devoted to
the maintenance of a chantry. No date. Roll 46 (80).
Coventre (Rovsu DE). Rents in the parish of All Hallows at
the Hay and in la Meddane in the parish of S. James de Garlek-
hethe, also land in a place called " la Brodeselde " in the parish
of S. Puncras, to be sold to pay his debts. No date.
Roll 46 (83).
Monday next after Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.'].
Kele 1 (HENHY DE), seal-maker. To Salerna his wife houses in
the parish of S. Botolph without Aldrichesgate for life ; remainder
to pious and charitable uses. No date.
Proclamation being made, there came Didier de Keles, son of the
testator, and put his claim upon the said testament.
Roll 46 (87).
Monday next before Feast of Annunciation of V. Mary [25 Mar."].
Paris (WILLIAM DE), draper. His shop in the parish of
S. Mary Magdalen in Melkestrete to be sold for the benefit of
his soul, and similarly quitrents in the parish of All Hallows
in Bredestret, so that Alice, the wife of John le Taillour, niece
of the testator, be preferred as purchaser. No date.
Roll 46 (112).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Ambrose [4 April]. AD.
Butterton or Botterton (JOHN DE).
Whereas the said testator left to Margery his wife all his tene-
ments in the parish of 8. Sepulchre without Newgate to sell and
<lo therewith according to her desire, so that she maintain big
1 I.e., Calais,
276 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. daughter Johanna until she marry, the form of which bequest was
1318 - contrary to the custom of the City, 1 the said Margery came and
renounced the legacy as aforesaid, and asked the Court to allow her
to hold the said tenements for life ; and the testament was admitted
to probate quo ad hoc.
Roll 46 (129).
Monday next befoi-e the Feast of 8. Dunstan \19 May].
Combemartyn (WILLIAM DE). To Henry his kinsman he leaves
his capital messuage and wharf in tail; remainder to pious uses.
To Alice, Isabella, and Johanna his daughters the residue of his
tenements in London in tail ; remainder to the aforesaid Henry. To
Margery his wife one third part of all corn sown or to be sown in
his manors of Aldrenton 2 and' Stokebrewere, 3 and one third of his
draught cattle (averiorum de carucis) ; the residue to his said
daughters. No date. Roll 46 (138).
Hode (ROBERT), " blader." 4 To Robert Bek, his son, rent of a
brewhouse in the parish of S. James de Grarlekheth for life ;
remainder to Cristina, daughter of Richard de Merston and
Katherine, the daughter of the testator ; ultimate remainder to
pious uses. Also to the said Robert and Katherine rents of a
bakehouse in the parish of S. Thomas the Apostle ; remainder to
pious uses. No date. Roll 46 (139).
Boteler (JAMES LE). To Agnes his wife rents and tenements
in the parishes of S. Mary de Bothawe and S. John de Walbrok
for life, charged with the maintenance of three chaplains to
celebrate for the good of the souls of William le Botiler, his
father, Olive his mother, and others, in the parish church of
S. Mary de Bothawe ; remainder to the Prior and Convent of the
New Hospital of S. Mary without BisschopSsgate, charged with the
maintenance of various chantries. To the Prior and Convent of
S. Mary de Suthwerk tenements also in the said parish, charged
with the maintenance of various chantries. To Isabella, daughter
of John le Mazerer, the reversion of a tenement in the street of
Douuegate in the aforesaid parish of S. Mary. To Geoffrey de
simple.
As giving the wife practically a fee
Alderton, co. Northampton.
3 Stoke Bruerne, co. Northampton.
1 Corn monger or dealer.
COURT OF HU.MIMi, I.O.MMJX. 277
Codington, his servant (valleto), the reversion of a tenement in a *- D -
lane called " la Bowe " in the same parish. Bequests to Walter
and James, sons of the aforesaid John le Mazerer, as well as
to pious and charitable uses. No date. Roll 46 (149).
Juvenal (ALICE, relict of TIIOMAS). Bequest for the main-
tenance of a chantry in the church of S. Agnes for the good of her
soul and the souls of her late husband, of Elena and Lucy her
daughters, Simon de Burgh, late husband of the said Elena, and
others. Legacies to Gregory de Norton, her executor, and Sir
Nicholas de Leycestre, chaplain. No date. Roll 46 (150).
Lincoln (ROBERT DE). Ten pounds out of his estate to be
distributed among two thousand poor persons, so that each
receive one penny. No date. Roll 46 (151).
Wyttawyer (RICHAUD LE). To Gonilda his wife his tenement
in the parish of All Hallows aforesaid (sic) for life ; remainder to
pious and charitable uses. His tenement which he bought of
Henry Bydik, son of Adam le Taillour, in the parish of S. Stephen
de Colmanstret, to be sold to pay his debts and to fulfil his
testament. No date. Roll 46 (152).
Basyng (WILLIAM DE). To Richolda his wife all his houses in
the City of London for life ; remainder to John, Gregory, and
Giles his sons, and his child en venire act mere, in equal portions.
No date. Roll 46 (153).
Monday iiext after the Feast of S. Dunstan [19 MayJ.
Suffolk (JOHN DE). To Johanna his wife tenements in Grene-
\vychelane so long as she remain chaste and unmarried; other-
wise the same to descend to John his son. To Benedict his
brother a tenement for life ; remainder to the said John. Divers
bequests to Nicholas de Bristol, Richard de Pelham, Robert de
Ulecotes, and William de Halingbury, including a hand mill' and
a folding table. No date. Roll 46 (163).
1 Molaui meant ma/txalt'm.
278 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
ANNO 12 EDWARD II.
Monday next be/we the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July],
Fyngrie (HENRY DE). To John Prodehomme, late apprentice
to William Prodehomme, rents near Fletebregge and release of a
debt. His houses and rents in Goderonelane, in Chepe in the
parish of S. Vedast, and in the parishes of S. Nicholas Coldabbey
and S. Mary Magdalen near the Old Fish Market, to be sold for
pious uses and to fulfil his testament. To William Prodehomme,
fishmonger, his house in the aforesaid parish of S. Mary Magdalen
arfd shops in the parish of S. Michael upon Cornhull. No date.
Eoll 47 (1).
Stanes (AGNES DE). To the Prior and Convent of the church
of S. Bartholomew rents in the parish of S. Mary Magdalen near
the Old Fish Market to keep her anniversary. To Gilbert, son of
Agnes her daughter, in tail a tenement in Phelipeslane in the
parish of S. Alphege near Creplegate ; remainder to pious and
charitable uses. To Stephen de Clopton, clerk, to Isabella
atten Ouen, and to Isabella, daughter of Ralph Simond, and
Alice her maids houses in the parish of S. Mary de Aldermane-
buri. No date. Roll 47 (9).
Beri (ROGER DE). To Thomas de Bury, butcher, and Johanna,
wife of the same, his daughter, the reversion of a tenement near
Briggestrate and " Rede Rose Lane " in the parish of S. Margaret
de Briggestrate, after the decease of Margaret his wife, charged
with the maintenance of a chantry in the said parish church ;
remainder in default of heirs of the said Johanna to Avice his
daughter, and Johanna, daughter of the same. No date.
Roll 47 (10).
Bras (ADAM). His tenement in the parish of S. Sepulchre
without Neugate to be sold to pay his debts and fulfil his
testament. To Katherine his daughter land in the parish of
S. Augustine Pappay. To Theophenia his wife all his tenements
in Ysmonger Lane, parish of S. Martin Pomer, for life ;
remainder to John his son. Also to his said wife a tenement in
the parish of S. Pancras for life ; remainder to Stephen his son,
to whom he also leaves certain rents in Chepe. No date.
Roll 47 (11).
COURT OK HUSTINU, LONDON.
Sterre (ROBERT), fishmonger. To Roger his brother the A-D.
reversion of a tenement in the parish of S. Michael near Candel-
wykstret after the decease of Matilda his mother, which tenement
formerly belonged to Robert Sterre, his father; remainder in
default of heirs to Geoffrey his brother. Also to the said Matilda
his mother his house in the vill of Jernemuth, 1 and a shop in
the parish of S. Magnus the Martyr in Bridge Street, for life;
remainders to the aforesaid Geoffrey and Roger. No date.
Roll 47 (12).
Monday next after F. of Translation of S. Edward, K. [75 Oct.~\.
Chaundeler (WILLIAM LE). His tenement in Westsmethe-
feld, parish of S. Sepulchre without Neugate, to be sold
immediately after the decease of Johanna his wife, and two marks
of the proceeds to be distributed among Adam, John, Edmund,
and Nicholas his sons in equal portions. No date.
Roll 47 (35).
Pancrych (STEPHEN), skinner. To Stephen his kinsman the
reversion of houses and rents in the parishes of S. Sepulchre
without Neugate and S. Andrew de Holeburne after the decease
of Agnes his wife, charged with the maintenance of a chantry in
the said parish church of S. Andrew for the good of the souls of Sir
Gilbert de Clare, late Earl of Gloucestre,* Sir Elias de Forde, and
Walter de Hendon. To Hugh de Maddelee the reversion of a
tenement in the said parish of S. Sepulchre for life, after the
decease of Isabella his daughter. His capital tenement in the
same parish to be sold to pay his debts ; but if his movable goods
be sufficient to discharge them, the said tenement to remain to
Agnes his wife for life. No date.
Whereupon came the said Agnes and allowed the said tenement
to be sold, the testator's other goods not being sufficient to discharge
his debts.
Roll 47 (36).
Munden (ADAM DE), " batur." 3 Specific legacies of chattels
to John and Felicia his children, and to his child en venire so,
mere. To Milcencia his wife her entire chamber, and certain
rents by way of dower in le Redechrmicheatratc in the parish
1 Yarmouth. I 3 Beater of cloths, meaning a cloth*
* Killed at Baiinockburn, 1313. [ worker.
280 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. of S. Giles without Crepelgate for life ; remainder to the said
Felicia and to his child en venire sa mere. Also to his said wife
tenements in the parish of S. Sepulchre without Neugate. His
tenements in the parish of S. Stephen in Colemanstrate to be
sold, and a portion of the proceeds to be divided among his wife
and children, and the residue devoted to pious and charitable
uses. No date. Roll 47 (37).
Monday next after the Feast of All Saints [_1 Nov .].
Carpenter (RALPH LE). To Swanilda his wife his tenement
in the parish of S. Dionisius de Grascherche for life ; remainder
to John his son. No date. Roll 47 (43).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Martin \11 Nov.~\.
Beton (WALTER). To Agnes his wife his tenement in the
parish of S. Margaret Patyns, and houses in Gofayrlane in the
parish of S. Swythun, for life ; after her decease the former to
be sold, and the latter to remain to Walter his godson, son
of Walter Joye, weaver. Also to his said wife rents in the parish
of S. Giles without Cripelgate for life ; remainder to Walter his
adopted son, son of John de Kent. No date. Roll 47 (52).
Dode (JOHN). To John his son the reversion of a tenement in
the street of Bassieshawe in the parish of S. Michael, after the
decease of Alice his wife, and the reversion of a shop in the Iron-
mongery, 1 parish of S. Mary de Colcherch ; also rents in the
parish of S. Nicholas Shambles. To William his son a shop, also
in the Ironmongery in the parish of S. Mildred; and to Matilda
his daughter tenements in the said parish of S. Michael de
Bassieshawe. No date. Roll 47 (58).
Anesty (RICHARD DE). To Sir John de Tyerne, chaplain,
certain rents in the parish of S. Vedast for life. To William de
Anesty, his brother, a tenement in the parish of S. Andrew de
Castle Baynard for life, the heirs of the said William being
charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the church where
the testator's body shall be buried. To Robert his brother rents
1 In f'eminia.
COURT OF Hl'STISG, LONDON. 281
within Neugate in the parish of S. Sepulchre. To Sabyne, wife of AD.
K'i< hard Constantyn, rents in the parish of S. Nicholas Shambles.
To John Duket and Sibil, mother of the same, rents in the parish
of 8. Nicholas Olof in Bredstrate for their lives ; remainder to
Nicholas Duket, brother of the said John. No date.
Whereupon came Matthew de Edelmeton and put his claim upon
(lie messuage left by the testator to William de Anesty, his brother,
concerning which there wns a lit pmdms in the Husting at the
time of the testator's decease, between the said Matthew and the
testator, by writ of right.
Roll 47 (59).
Neuport (SiR RICHARD DE), late Bishop of London. To Sir
William de Tholeshunte and Sir John de Haddele, his chaplains
in S. Paul's Church, and their successors in his chantries a
messuage situate opposite S. Paul's brewhonse. To the Almoner
of S. Paul's for the time being a messuage in the parish of
S. Gregory, he rendering annually twenty shillings to the main-
tenance of the chapel of the Holy Virgin in S. Paul's Church ;
the residue being devoted to the maintenance for two years of one
or two boys when they shall change their voice, provided they
have no other exhibition. His houses which he bought of the
rector of the church of S. Mary de Stanynglane to be sold to
fulfil his testament. Dated London, Friday next before the Feast
of S. Bartholomew, Apostle [24 Aug.], A.D. 1315. Roll 47 (60).
Monday next before the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jon.]. A.D.
Herberer (ELENA, late wife of RICHARD LE). To John
Radespray, 1 barber, her tenement in the parish of S. Botolph
without Aldresgate, he paying to her executors four pounds and
forty pence sterling wherewith to pay her debts, the residue being
devoted to pious uses in the said parish church of 8. Botolph.
No date. Roll 47 (77).
Bristoll (WILLIAM DE), " potyer." His tenement in the parish
of S. Peter the Less- towards S. Paul's Wharf to be sold to pay
his debts and to fulfil his testament. To Dionisia his wife his
tenements in the parishes of S. Katherine within Alegate,
S. Alphege within Crepelgate, and S. John de Walebrok, with
1 Or .Spray.
282 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1318-10 rents in the P arishes of S - Michael and S. Peter de Cornhull,
charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the church of
S. Katherine in the churchyard of the conventual church of
H. Trinity within Alegate, 1 for the good of his soul and the souls
of Thomas his father and Katherine his mother. No date.
Whereupon came the said Dionisia and put her claim, forasmuch
as the testator had left her a certain tenement of which they were
jointly seised to them and their heirs, &c. And because it was so
contained in the testament, and likewise the co-executors of the said
Diouisia testified the same thing, that legacy was annulled hy judg-
ment of the Court.
Eoll 47 (80).
Wodere (JOHN LE). To Matilda his wife all his tenements in
the parish of S. Mary de Abbechurch for life ; remainder to Peter
his son ; remainder to pious uses for the souls of the testator,
Robert le Wodere, his father, Agnes his mother, and others.
No date. Eoll 47 (81).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Matkias, Apostle [24 Feb.~],
Billy (JonN). To his daughters Alianora, Eoesia, Aundryna, and
Margaret houses in the parish of S. Agnes, to have and to hold
until Thomas his son and heir shall have paid to them two hundred
marks in manner specified. No date. Eoll 47 (84).
Bourser (ROGER LE). To Henry called "le Bourser," 3 son of
Matilda de Forton, houses in the parish of S. Stephen de Coleman-
strate, saving the dower of Matilda his wife, and charged with
certain payments and with the maintenance of a chantry in the
said parish church for the good of his soul and the souls of
Benedict his father, Alice his mother, Johanna his daughter, and
others. To Alice de Hakenay a shop for life. No date.
Roll 47 (85).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope \_1% March].
Turneor (ROBERT LE). To Roger de Stanes de Waltham and
Cristina, wife of the same, he leaves a tenement in the parish of
S. Botolph. No date.
Whereupon came Amicia, sister of the deceased, and put her claim.
Roll 47 (98).
1 S. Katherine Creechurch. | 2 Or pouch-maker.
COURT OF UUSTl.Vi, I.oXDON. 283
Beverley (Jonx, son of WILLIAM DE). To Johanna his wife A.D.
1318-19
for life shops and rents in the parish of All Hallows de Bred-
strete, with a power of sale, the proceeds to be divided among
his said wife, John his son, and Alice and Agnes his daughters.
No date. Roll 47 (101).
Haverhull (RICHARD DE), tanner. To John his son seven
pounds of silver, and if he die under age the same to be devoted
to pious uses. To Petronilla his wife his tenement in le More-
stride in the parish of S. Giles for life ; remainder to Thomas
his son. No date. Roll 47 (102).
Gernoun (THOMAS). His house in Philippeslane to be sold to
fulfil his testament. No date. Roll 47 (103).
Monday next after the Feast of Invention of H. Cross [3 May],
Grapefige (WALTER). To Anabilia his wife he leaves everything
that is in his house for life. His said wife to maintain a chantry for
the good of the souls of William Grapefige, his father, Cristiana,
Katherine, and Walter [his children], out of the tenements and
rents demised to him for the purpose by his said father. John
and Thomas [his sons] to remain in the custody of his said wife
during minority. No date.
Whereupon came Walter de Salyng and Cristiana his wife and
put their claim.
Roll 47 (119).
Wenlok (WALTEK). To Agnes his wife all his tenements and
rents in the City of London for life ; remainder to John his son,
subject to certain charges to Alice and Beatrice bis daughters for
marriage portions. To KaHierine his daughter forty shillings
annual quitrent in the parish of S. Mary de Wolcherchehawe.
No date. Roll 47 (120).
Rokesle (SARAH DE). To William de Rokesle, son of Stephen
de Rokesle, land and houses " in Beaurepeir "' in the parish of
All Hallows at the Hay, charged with the maintenance of a
1 A tenement of that name and in I of Hamo Box, and was by him devined
ihr .-ame parish was once the property | to his daughter Margery (mpra, p. 135).
284 CALENDAR Ol' WILLS,
* D - chantry in the said parish church for the space of two years
after her decease, for the good of her soul and the souls of
William her late lord and others. To Stephen de Preston a shop
in the Ropery 1 at the corner of Douegate, charged with the
maintenance of a wax taper in the above church of All Hallows.
Her rents in the parish of S. Stephen de Colemanstrate to be sold.
No date. Boll 47 (121).
ANNO 13 EDWARD II.
Monday the Men-row of the, Feast of S. Mary Magdalen \22 July}.
Paulyn (Jonx). To Sarah his wife houses and wharves in the
parish of S. Andrew de Castle Baynard for life ; remainder to his
right heirs. No date. Roll 48 (1).
Rolf (ELIAS) de Thorp, skinner. His tenement in the parish of
S. John upon Walebrok to be sold to pay his debts. No date.
Roll 48 (4).
Wodere (JOHN LE). His tenement in Candelwikstrete in the
parish of S. Mary de Abbechurch to be sold to pay his debts.
No date. Roll 48 (5).
Ate Holmes (RICHARD). His granary in the vill of Henle to
be sold for pious uses. To Hawisia his wife a brewhouse and
shops in the parish of S. Nicholas Shambles near Pentecostlane,
and his dwelling-house in the parish of S. Mary de Somersete, for
life ; remainder to Thomas his son in tail ; remainder to pious
and charitable uses. No date. Roll 48 (9).
Soroweles or Soreweles (ROBERT). To Olive his wife and John
his son his tenement in the parish of S. Botolph near Billynges-
gate; remainder to pious and charitable uses. To Johanna his
daughter a shop in the parish of S. Magnus in Breggestrate.
No date. Roll 48 (12).
Heyne (ROBERT). To Walter Neel a portion of his house at
Henle. All his tenements in the parish of H. Trinity the Less
to be sold, and the proceeds devoted to pious uses for the good of
1 In Cvrderia.
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his soul and the souls of Lucy his late wife, Agnes his present
wife, and others. No date.
Whereupon came Agues, the wife of the testator, and claimed one
third of the tenements devised as above to be sold, by way of dower.
Koll 48 (16).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. James, Apostle [25 July].
Sporun or Sporoun (RALPH). To Johanna his daughter houses
within Neugate, parish of S. Sepulchre, charged with the payment
of his debts and twenty marks to Agnes her sister. Also to the
said Johanna the wardship of Thomas his son. No date.
Roll 48 (29).
Monday 'next before the Feast of S. Edward, King [13 Oct.'].
Herlawe (NICHOLAS DE). His tenement in the parish of All
Hallows at the Hay to be sold to pay his debts and fulfil his
testament. To Petronilla his wife his term in certain tenements.
No date. Koll 48 (31).
Convers (RICHARD LE). To Cecilia his wife his mansion house
in the parish of S. Michael aforesaid (sic) for life ; remainder to
pious uses. No date. Roll 48 (33).
Ware (GODFREY DE), surgeon. His house at Cornhull in the
parish of S. Michael to be sold by his executors. No date.
Roll 48 (35).
Staunford (ANDREW DE). To Emma his wife and John their
son houses in the parish of S. John de Walebrok; and if the said
Emma marry or know any man carnally her interest is to remain
to the said John ; further remainder to pious uses. No date.
Roll 48 (38).
Monday next after Feast of Purification of V. Mary [S Feb.].
Fairhod (JOHN). To Bona his wife his dwelling-house in the
parish of S. Andrew Castle Baynard for life ; remainder to pious
uses in the paid parish church for the good of his soul and the
souls of Johanna and Juliana his former wives, Bona his present
wife, Ralph his father, and Matilda his mother. Shops in the said
28G CALENDAR OF WILLS,
*- D - parish to be sold to pay his debts, and the residue to be devoted
to pious uses. No date. Roll 48 (73).
Monday next before, the Feast of 8. Gregory, Pope \12 March].
Wynton (JOHN DE), "barbier." To Johanna his wife houses and
shops in the parish of S. Edmund the King for life, she paying to
Martin Trie an annuity of six marks ; remainder to his three,
children Robert, Francis, and Isabella. To Cristina his daughter,
wife of Thomas de Coventre, Alice, Agnes, and Johanna his
daughters, and Salomon and James his sons, shops and rents
in the above parish and in the parishes of S. Dionisius Bakecherch
and All Hallows de Stanyngcherch. Bequest of six marks rent
of a tenement in the parish of S. Nicholas Hakun towards the
maintenance of a chantry. No date. Roll 48 (78).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mark, Evangelist \%5 April].
Motun (ROBERT). -To Johanna his wife a tenement in the
said (sic) parish of S. Clement for life ; remainder to Robert his son
in tail ; remainder to pious uses. Two shillings quitrent to the fabric
of the church of S. Clement for entry and exit by a postern from the
above tenement to the churchyard and the said church. Also to
his said wife her entire chamber with various chattels. To Elyas
Moton, his father, a rent charge in the above parish and the parish
of S. Mildred in the Poultry for life. To Richard his son in tail
tenements in the said parish of S. Clement and in the parish of
S. Olave near Martelane ; remainder to Alice and Alice (sic) his
daughters by Alice his wife. To William his son a tenement
in the Poultry. To Johanna his daughter the reversion of a
brewhouse and shops in the parish of S. Edmund the King in
Lumbardestrate, and to Matilda his daughter the reversion of
a bakehouse and shops in the said parish of S. Edmund in
Berchernerelane, 1 with cross remainders. To Alice his younger
daughter his term in tenements 671 la Riole"* and in the Vintry
near the Thames. To his child en venire sa mere a tenement in
Martlane. No date.
Whereupon came the above Johanna, wife of the testator, and put
1 It was more frequently spelt " Ber- I 2 See note mpra, p. 153.
cheni[v]erlane," now Birchin Lane.
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287
her claim, forasmuch as her husband had left to her a tenement A.D.
which they had jointly acquired to them, their heirs and assigns, and 13ao -
the assigns of the longest liver of them, <tc.
Roll 48 (91).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of H. Trinity [25 May].
Bolyton (PETER DE). To Margery his wife his tenement in the
parish of S. Nicholas Coldabbey for life ; remainder to pious uses.
To Geoffrey his son a shop in the parish of S. Mary Magdalen of
the Old Fish Market. A tenement in the same parish to be sold to
pay his debts and fulfil his testament. No date. Roll 48 (104).
Monday next after the Octave of H. Trinity [25 May].
Mareschale (MARGARET LA). To Edmund her brother an
annual quitrent of a tenement in the parish of S. Magnus and the
wardship of Johanna her daughter, to whom she leaves other rents
in the same parish. No date. Roll 48 (110).
ANNO 14 EDWARD II.
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [L>0 July],
Balauncer (RALPH LE). Specific legacies of money and chattels,
including a silver cup with three acorns (glandis) of silver under
the cover, &c., to his daughters Isabella, Johanna, and Margaret,
the same to remain in the custody of William de Causton,
merchant, during their minority. To Agnes his daughter a tene-
ment in the parish of S. Peter the Less. To Johanna his wife
a tenement in the parish of Paternostercherche for life ;
remainder to chantries in the church of S. Mary le Bow. To
Richard his valet a tenement in the parish of S. Mary de Abbe-
cherch, charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the said
parish church. No date. Roll 49 (1).
Montacute (WILLIAM DE). To Elizabeth his wife houses in the
parish of S. Benedict atte Wodewharf near S. Paul's Wharf. To
Mary his daughter he leaves the marriage (maritaffium 1 ) of
1 This right of marriage, as distin-
guished from matrinwnium, prevailed
under the feudal system, although not
strictly of feudal origin. It was the
power which the lord or guardian in
chivalry had of disposing of his female
288 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
AD- Richard, son and heir of Sir Thomas de Cogan, late knight,
which the testator had purchased of the lord Edward, the King
of England. No date. Roll 49 (5).
Penyvader or Penifader (WILLIAM). To Alice his wife a house
and rents in the parishes of S. Mary de Fancherch, S. Margaret
Patyns, S. Nicholas Aeon, and in Mangonelane for life ; remainder
to his daughters Matilda and Edith. No date. Roll 49 (9).
Gille (ALICE, late wife of JOHN). To Albreda her daughter,
wife of William de Grenestede, tenements and rents in the parish
of S. Andrew de Holeburne and elsewhere, charged with the
maintenance of a chantry in the church of All Hallows de Gars-
cherch for the space of one year. To William le Rowe, chandler,
of Oldefisstrete, and Emma his wife, daughter of Geoffrey de
Bordesle, a house in the same parish, with a similar charge for
the maintenance of a chantry. To Walter, son of John de Ryng-
wode and of Marion his [wife], daughter of the testatrix, rents
in the parish of S. Sepulchre. No date. Roll 49 (10).
Monday next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle \25 July],
Dunstan (GILBERT). His house in the parish of Seint Marie
atte the Holle near Billinggesgate to be sold to pay his debts,
and the residue of the proceeds to be given to the poor. No date.
Roll 49 (16).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.~\.
Mundene (SIMON DE). To Agnes his daughter the reversion
of a tenement in the parish of S. Alphege after the decease of
Matilda his wife ; in default of heirs the same to be sold, and one
infant ward in matrimony, for while although attempts were made to place
the infant was in ward the guardian restrictions upon its exercise by both
was entitled to offer her a suitable , Henry I. and King John, the right of
match, without disparagement (mbi nan selling the ward in marriage extended
dijiara</etur) or inequality ; and if this itself to the male as well as the female
was refused the infant forfeited to the ward during the reign of Henry III.,
guardian the value of the marriage, and was expressly recognized by the
that is, such a sum as a jury would assess Statute of Merton (20 Hen. III. c. 6).
or any one would bond fide give to the i It is a matter for no little astonishment
guardian for such an alliance. This to find that such a system should have
arbitrary power was one of the greatest prevailed in this country so late as
hardships of ancient tenures, and 1600.
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moiety of the proceeds to go to the repair of the work of the said A.D.
pariah church, and the other moiety to l>e devoted to pious and
charitable uses. No date. Roll 49 (31).
ANNO 15 EDWARD II. A.D.
1321.
Monday the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July].
Lespicer (WILLIAM), called " Carpenter." His tenement in
the parish of S. Swithun in Candelwikstrate to be sold, and
Robert de Lamburne, buriller, to be preferred as purchaser.
No date. Roll 50 (1).
Parys (JonN DE). To John his son in tail a tenement in the
parish of S. Martin at the corner of the street called " le Bayli "
without l/iulirati' ; remainders to Roger and Stephen his sons in
successive tail. Also to his said sons, and to Matilda, Dyonisia,
and Agnes his daughters, tenements, &c., in the said parish,
and in the parishes of S. Sepulchre without Neugate in "le
Bayli," and S. Brigid the Virgin, as well this side of Flete Bridge
as beyond. To Edith his wife he leaves certain tenements so
long as she remain unmarried. A chantry to be maintained in
the said church of S. Martin for the souls of Michael his father,
Alice his mother, and others. No date.
NOTE. This testament was accepted for probate saving the right
of the Coinmonaltv.
Roll 50 (4).
Jordan (RICHAKD), " paternostrer." 1 Certain rents in the
parish of S. Michael atte Corne to be sold to pay his debts, and
the residue of the proceeds to be devoted to chantries in the
church of S. Michael Queenhithe. To John his son one moiety
of his tenement in the said parish of S. Michael atte Corne;
remainder in default of heirs to Lucy his daughter. Also to the
said Lucy the other moiety of the same. In default of heirs of
the said John and Lucy the entire tenements to remain to the
next heir of Beatrix his late wife. No date. Roll 50 (20).
Pyncham (MAKGEKY, late wife of JOHN DE, goldsmith). Her
1 A maker of paternosters or prayer-beads.
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290
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
AD.
1321.
tenement in Goderonelane to be sold, and the proceeds to be
devoted to a chantry in the church of S. Wereburga de Friday-
strate for the good of the souls of John de Fyncham, her late
husband, and others, and to charitable purposes. No date.
Eoll 50 (21).
Oserd (EICHARD), fishmonger. To Johanna his wife a shop in
the parish of S. Magnus the Martyr in Bridge Street for life ;
remainder to Richard Swote, fishmonger. No date.
Roll 50 (22).
Enefeld (Siu BARTHOLOMEW DE), Knt. To Elena his wife all his
houses in the parish of S. Mary de Stanylane for life ; remainder
to Bartholomew de Honylane in tail. No date. Roll 50 (24).
Wokyndon (NICHOLAS DE). A bequest to the new work of
" Seint Pool " of one hundred shillings, so that he may be buried,
with permission of the Chapter, in a place selected by himself and
Johanna his wife ; and a devise to the same Chapter of certain
tenements in the parish of " Seint Olof " for the maintenance
of a perpetual chantry at the altar of S. Thomas in the new
building of the said church, the right of presentation to the
same to be in him and Johanna his wife for their lives, and after
their decease to his heirs. 1 No date. Roll 50 (27).
Monday after the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July'].
Petri (ELYAS). To John his son his leasehold interest in certain
tenements in the parish of S. Martin Vintry, charged with an
annuity of sixty shillings to Bartholomew his son. To Johanna
his wife for life a tenement in the said parish of S. Martin ;
remainder to Johanna his daughter, and in default of heirs to
his aforesaid son John. No date. Roll 50 (38).
Parys (ROGER DE), mercer. To Margaret his wife his capital
1 From this it would appear that the
chantry was to be established before the
death of the testator -in other words,
the testament was to take effect from
the time of its execution. But from
the archives of S. Paul's Cathedral we
learn that the chantry was founded
by Joan, relict of Sir Nicholas de
Wokyndon, Knt., on Sunday after the
Feast of the Epiphany, 14 Edward II.,
and that after her death the right
of presentation passed to Nicolas de
Halnghton, " cousin " and heir of the
testator, being the son of his daughter
Joan (Hist. MSS. Commission, Ninth
Report, p. 64 a).
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tenement in the parish of S. Pancras for life ; after her decease the AD.
same to be sold, and one moiety of the proceeds to be devoted to
pious uses, and the other to be distributed among his children.
His corner shop in the above parish to be sold to pay his debts, and
ten pounds of the proceeds to go to Roysia his daughter, and the
residue to be distributed among Simon and John his sons, Matilda
and Johanna his daughters, and Alice, the daughter of the said
Margaret his wife. No date. Roll 50 (39).
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct.'].
Yon or Youn (ROBERT), fishmonger. To Thomas his son a
house in the parish of S. Botolph in " Brandreeslane," and
tenements in the parish of S. Andrew Hubert. No date.
Roll 50 (53).
Watford (JOHN DE), clerk. His houses in the parish of
S. Sepulchre on this side of Holeburne Bridge to be sold to pay
his debts. No date. Roll 50 (54).
Vivian (JOHN). Two marks annual rent in Colemanstrete to
be sold for the maintenance of two priests to celebrate in the
aforesaid (sic) church of All Hallows for the souls of William de
Rokesle, Sarah de Rokesle, and others ; and sixteen marks for
the maintenance of three chaplains in the same church. His
son Henry to have the reversion of a shop in the said parish of
All Hallows after the decease of Margaret his wife. No date.
Roll 50 (55).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Martin [_11 Nov.~\.
Cordwaner ((TODEWIN LE). To Cecilia his wife all his tene-
ments and rents in the City of London for life ; remainder to his
next heirs. To Mabel his daughter fifteen pence annual rent
of a tenement in the parish of S. Sepulchre without Neugate.
No date. Roll 50 (57).
Ufford (PHILIP DE). To Sir John de Oxon and Sir Robert
de la Hide, chaplains, his executors, his tenement in the parish
of S. Peter upon Cornhull, so that they provide a chantry in the
2 ( J2 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
AD. said parish church at the altar of S. Katherine for the good of
his soul and the soul of his wife Juliana. No date.
Roll 50 (58).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. Mai-tin [_11 Nov.'].
Forsham (ADAM DE). To Margery his wife, her heirs and assigns,
his dwelling-house in the parish of S. Laurence Jewry and rents
in the parish of S. Mary de Colcherch. To John Marchaunt and
Leticia, wife of the same, his daughter, a house at the comer of
S. Laurence in the Jewry, opposite to the Guildhall ; and to
Johanna, Avyce, and Johanna junior, his other daughters, tene-
ments and rents upon Lothehury, and in the parish of S. Martin
within Ludgate. No date.
Whereupon came the said Margery and renounced the legacy of
her aforesaid husband as to the house left to her in fee, and asked
that she might hold it for the term of her life, according to the law
and custornj f the City, which was granted.
Roll 50 (60).
Derby (ROBERT DE). To Johanna his wife for life shops in
Mengonelane 1 in the parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower ;
remainder to Isolda de Alwaston of Derbi, his sister, charged with
the maintenance of a chantry for two years in the church of
S. Werburga at Derbi. To Matilda de Burgham, his servant, a
shop in the above parish. No date. Roll 50 (01).
Monday the Feast of S. Clement, Pope [23 Nov.'].
Ayssheburne (HUGH DE). His tenement in the parish of
S. Matthew in Fridaystrete to be sold, and one third of the
proceeds to go to Alice de Canterbury, and the residue to be
devoted to pious and charitable uses. Also to the said Alice
his term in a tenement in the parish of S. Botolph without
Bisshopesgate, held by demise of the Master and Brethren of the
Hospital of S. Bartholomew in Smethefeld. No date.
Roll 50 (63).
Waldegrave (WALTER DE). His tenement in the parish of
S. Margaret in Frydeystret over against Distavelane to be sold
by his executors. No date. Roll 50 (67).
1 Mincing Lane.
COUHT OF IIUSTINO, LONDON. 293
Monday next after the Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.'}. AD
Nywman or Neuman ( JOHN). To Cristiana his wife his tene- '
ment in the parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate for life;
remainders over to Thomas his son, and Johanna, Cristiana, and
Alice his daughters, in successive tail. No date. Roll 50 (82).
Stanes (WILLIAM DE). To Johanna his wife for life shops and
rents in Westchepe in the parish of S. Peter de Wodestrat ;
remainder to Cecilia his daughter and Johanna, daughter of the
same. Also to his said wife for life a shop in Cordewaneretret in
the parish of S. Mary le Bow, and rents of a house called " le
Stonhous " without Bisshoppesgate. No date. Roll 50 (87).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Valentine [14 Feb.'].
Purde (WILLIAM), called "Ate Ramme." To Cwstiana his
daughter in tail his tenement in the parish of S. Bartholomew
the Less. No date. Roll 50 (100).
Codington (JOHN DE). To Crist ina his wife his capital tene-
ment in the parish of All Hallows, Berkinggecherch, for life ;
remainder to Laurence and Sirnon his sons, and if they should
die within tender age to Roger, William, and John his sons ;
remainder to charitable uses. To the said I^aurence a hrewhouse
and rents in the said parish in tail ; remainder to his other sons,
charged with the maintenance of a chantry for the good of his
soul and the soul of Thomas Gerveys in the said parish church
for the space of ten years. To the said Simon, Roger, aud
William his sons various tenements in Martelane and elsewhere
in the same parish ; and to the said John his son a tenement in
the parish of S. Dunstan near the Tower. No date.
Whereupon came the said Cristina and claimed the tenement in
the said parish of S. Dunstau so left, to the said John, the son of
the testator, inasmuch as she was jointly seised with her husband
of the same to their heirs and assigns ; and also she claimed the
tenement in Martelane in like manner, in proof of which she
produced certain deeds. And the co-executors of the said Cristina,
being present in court, did not deny that the said two messuages
were so acquired, and wore willing that execution should not be done
294 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. on the said two tenements, but that execution should be done on the
residue of the testament.
Eoll 50 (102).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [2 4 Feb.'].
Brauncestre (YMANIA DE). To Alan his son and Margaret his
daughter shops in Chepe, parish of S. Peter. No date.
Eoll 50 (104).
Chambre (HENRY DE LA), called " le Barbier." His tenements
in the parish of S. Sepulchre to be sold to pay his debts, if his
other goods do not suffice ; otherwise the same to go to Agnes his
wife for life ; remainder to William his son. No date.
Eoll 50 (106).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March"].
Poterel (EICHARD), senior. To John his son tenements, &c.,
in the parishes of S. Mary Magdalen in the Old Fish Market and
S. Benedict at Wodewarf. A chantry to be maintained in the
said parish church of S. Mary Magdalen; No date.
Eoll 50 (118).
Dorkingge (EICHARD DE). To Matilda his wife tenements in
the parish of S. Margaret de Fridaistrate and a brewhouse in the
parish of S. Botolph at Billinggesgate for life ; remainders to
Geoffrey Beauflour and Johanna, wife of the same, his daughter,
and also to Eobert his son, charged with the maintenance of a
chantry in the said parish church of S. Margaret. To Eoisia his
daughter a bakehouse, &c., in the said parish of S. Botolph. To
Johanna his niece rents in Briggestrate. Also to his said wife his
term in lands and tenements in the parishes of S. James de
G-arlekhuth and S. Martin in the Vintry, charged with the
maintenance of a chantry in the said church of S. Martin for the
first five years after his decease. No date. Eoll 50 (121).
A.D. Monday the Morrow of the Feast of H. Trinity [6 June"].
1322
William Surrigicus. 1 His houses and rents in the parish
of S. Mary de Aldermariecherch to be sold, and one moiety of
1 Or the Surgeon.
COURT OF I1UST1XU, LONUo.V
the proceeds to go to Margery his wife, and the other for pay- A.D.
ment of his debts. No date. ' Roll 50 (130).
Rokeslee (NICHOLAS DE). A shop in the parish of All Hallows
at the Hay, together with a tenement and rents in Tamysestrete
and elsewhere in the parish of All Hallows upon the Cellar, to be
sold to pay his legacies and debts. No date. Roll 50 (131).
Wykham (THOMAS DE). To Emma his wife his tenement in
the parish of S. Stephen in Colemanstrate for life ; remainder to
pious and charitable uses. No date. Roll 50 (136).
ANNO 16 EDWARD II.
Monday the Vigil of the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July}.
Nottelee (WILLIAM DE). To Margery and Johanna his
daughters houses in the parish of S. Augustine in Dystaflane.
No date. Roll 51 (8).
Borham (JOHN DE). To John de Boreham, son of Robert ate
Welle, his tenement in the parish of All Hallows by the Wall.
His tenement in the parish of S. Laurence in the Jewry to be
sold to fulfil his testament. Matilda his wife mentioned as one
of his executors. No date. Roll 51 (9).
Hokkele (WILLIAM DE). To Mabel his wife his house at
Billingesgate in the parish of S. Mary ate Hulle for life ;
remainder to William his son. To Leticia his daughter the
reversion of a tenement in the parish of S. Magnus the Martyr
towards London Bridge ; remainder in default of heirs to his
aforesaid son. No date. Roll 51 (10).
Canefeld (REGINALD DE). To Cristina his wife for life his
term of vi-iirs in a shop in the parish of S. Clement in Candwyk-
strate ; also a shop in the parish of S. Leonard de Estchep and a
house in " Almneslane " (?) in the same parish; remainder to
Muriel his daughter. No date. Roll 51 (11).
296
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D.
1322.
Monday next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle [3o July}.
Mondene or Mundene (ALICE DE). To John de Mondene, her
son, a quitrent which she had received annually after the decease of
Kobert de Mundene, her father, and Katherine her sister, issuing
from a tenement called " la Hole " in the parish of S. Owyn. 1 To
Friar Peter de Mondene, her brother, an annual rent issuing
also from the same tenement for life ; remainder to the Friars of
S. Mary of Mount Carmel. 2 No date. Roll 51 (13).
Abyndon (SiMON DE). To Stephen and John his sons
pecuniary legacies. Peter de Gosberkyrk, his apprentice, to
remain with the said Stephen. To Eva his wife for life all
his rents and tenements which he holds in the City of . London
in fee or for term of years. To Stephen his son the reversion
of tenements in the parish of All Hallows upon the Cellar, and
to John his son the reversion of tenements in the parishes of
S. Mary ate Hulle, S. Dunstan Est, and S. Leonard Estchep, with
cross remainders. To Margery his daughter the reversion of a
tenement in the parish of All Hallows de Garscherch ; remainders
over to the aforesaid John and Stephen. No date.
Roll 51 (14).
Lacer (WILLIAM LE). To John his son, and to Margery,
Isabella, and Juliana his daughters, specific legacies of money
and chattels. Also to the said John the reversion of a
tenement in the parish of S. Mary de Aldermanbery after the
decease of Katherine his wife ; remainder to his said daughters
in successive tail ; remainder to pious uses. Also to his said wife
rents in the parish and lane of S. Laurence in the Jewry and in
the parish of All Hallows by London Wall. No date.
Roll 51 (16).
Monday the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist \_1S Oct.'].
Hatfeld (PETER DE). To Johanna his daughter his tenement
at the corner of Abbecherchelane in the parish of S. Mary de
Abbecherche ; remainder in default of heirs to the maintenance
1 Variously spelt S. Ouen, Owen, or
Ewin. The parish church stood in
Newgate Market, near the north corner
of Old Dean's Lane, now Warwick Lane.
2 The Carmelites, or White Friars,
whose house was situated near the
Temple.
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of the fabric of the said parish church and its new cha]>el, AD.
and to other pious and charitable uses. Other tenements
in Kandelwykstrate in the said parish, and in the lane of
S. Laurence in Candelwykstrate in the parishes of S. Laurence and
S. Martin Orgar, and elsewhere, to be sold to pay his debts, and
the residue to be devoted to pious uses for the good of his soul
and the souls of Juliana his late wife, John his father, Johanna
his mother, and others. No date. Roll 51 (19).
Mire (JOHN). To Sabine his daughter a moiety of a house in
the parish of S. Edmund the King near Orarscherche, together
with rents at the Augustine Friars, in Chepe by the New Cross, in
Clement's Lane, and in Bredstrete ; remainder to John and Henry
his sons. Also to the said John all that rent called " Quyntynesfee "
in the vill of Edelmetone 1 in tail ; remainder to his son Henry ;
and to the said Henry a house in the parish of S. Margaret in
Frydaystrate. No date.
Whereupon came Stephen, son and heir of the said John Hire.
and put his claim on the whole, &c.
Roll 51 (27).
Monday next before the Feast ofSS. Simon and Jude [2S Oct."].
Lyntona (RouKK DE). To Dionisia his wife his dwelling-house
and shops for life ; remainder to pious uses. To William Pykerel
and Johanna, wife of the same, his daughter, two selds in the
parish of S. Vedast, No date. Roll 51 (34).
Thorpe (THOMAS DE), clerk. To Alice de Lincoln, wife of
John Wolf, his houses in the parish of H. Trinity the Less in
Knyghtridestrete for life, subject to a charge of five marks
annually towards the maintenance of a chantry in the said church
of H. Trinity for the good of his soul and the souls of Roger
le Brabanzon and others. No date. Roll 51 (43).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Martin [11
Hakeneye (SIMON DE). A tenement in the parish of S. Mary
ate Hulle to be sold for charitable uses. To Alice his daughter
1 Edmonton, co. Middlesex.
298
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D.
1322.
his stone house in the same parish in tail ; remainder to the
maintenance of chantries in the said parish church of S. Mary.
His brewhouse in the parish of S. Mary de Fancherche to be sold,
and the proceeds devoted to the maintenance of seven chaplains
in the said parish church (so long as the same will suffice), to
celebrate for the benefit of William de Fullere, sen., and William
de Fullere, jun. To John, son of Simon Goudchep de Berkham-
stede, a tenement in the parish of S. Dionisius de Garscherch.
No date.
Examined by E. Palmere, Alderman.
Roll 51 (54).
Monday the Feast of S. Nicholas [6 Dec.].
Redynges (WILLIAM DE), cordwainer. To Alice his wife a
tenement in Athelingstrete, 1 so long as she remain a widow and
chaste ; in the event of her marrying again the same to be sold,
and the proceeds equally divided among William, John, Robert,
and Alice his children. Dated London, the day and year afore-
said (sic). No date. Roll 51 (69).
Storteford (GILBERT, son of JOHN DE). To Ralph de Storteford,
glover, and Avice, wife of the same, rents in the parish of S. Giles
without Crepelgate for their lives ; remainder to Cecilia and
Margery his sisters. To Walter his brother three shops in the
same parish. Also to the aforesaid Cecilia and Margery
a brewhouse and shops and rents in Grubbestrete 2 in the
same parish. To Thomas de la Marche, his uncle, a remittance
of certain rents. To Laurencia de Sterteford, his mother, the
residue of his rents and tenements in the City of London and
suburbs for life ; remainder to his aforesaid sisters. Mention
made of Adam his deceased brother. Dated London, Saturday
next before the Feast of S. Michael [29 Sept.], A.D. 1320.
Whereupon came Thomas, son of Gilebert de la Marche, and put
his claim upon a messuage called " la Blakelofte,'' 3 and asked to be
admitted to prosecute his action when it should seem to him oppor-
tune. And the aforesaid Laurencia, as to a tenement in the parish
of S. Dunstan towards the Tower of London, claimed to hold it by
1 See note mpra, p. 268.
a Now Milton Street.
3 A tenement of this name was situate
on the west side of "Martelane"
wards the Tower (rujira, p. 223).
to-
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 299
devise of the said John her husband, and not of the said Gilbert * D.
his son ; and as to forty shillings rent of a brewhouso in Belheteres- 1W.
lane 1 claimed to hold the same by feoffment of Gilbert de la Marche,
her father, and not of the said Gilbert her son.
Roll 51 (71).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Hilary [/5 Jan."]. A.D.
Staunford (MATILDA DE). To the altar of S. Mary in S. Paul's
Church her dwelling-house in the parish of S. Andrew Hubert for
the maintenance of chantries. Dated Wednesday the Feast of
S. Faith, Virgin [6 Oct.], A.D. 1322. Roll 51 (82).
Monday next before Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [26 Jon.].
Mockyng (ROBERT DE), fishmonger. His tenement in the
parish of S. Mary de Bregestrete in a lane called " Retheresgates-
lane " a to be sold to satisfy certain debts, and the residue to be
divided between Juliana his wife and his children. To John de
Mockyngge of Somersete, fishmonger, a shop in the parish of
S. Magnus the Martyr in Breggestrete. Dated Friday the
morrow of S. Mary Magdalene [22 July], A.D. 1322.
Roll 51 (90).
Askerne (PETER DE). To the Master and Brethren of the
Hospital of S. Bartholomew his rents of Castle Baynard, to
maintain a chantry therewith, save two marks for keeping
his obit. If that be illegal the same to be sold and given to
the poor. Dated Tuesday next after the Feast of All Saints
[1 Nov.], A.D. 1322. Roll 51 (91).
Monday next after Feast of Purification of V. Mary \_2 Feb.'],
viz., before Ash Wednesday.
Essex (MARGARET DE). To Sir John de Cokermuthe, clerk, her
tenement in the parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower for
life, charged with the maintenance of a chantry ; after his decease
the same to be sold for pious uses. Dated London, Tuesday next
after the Feast of S. Lucia, Virgin [13 Dec.], anno 16 Edward II.
[A.D. 1322]. Roll 51 (97).
1 Now militer Street. (See note | ' See note tupra, p. 14.
tvpra, p. 134.)
300 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
AD- Monday the Feast of S. Valentine \_H Feb.'].
1322-3*
Leyre (WILLIAM DE). To William and Robert his sons tene-
ments and rents in the parishes of All Hallows the Less upon
the Cellar, S. Laurence in the Jewry, S. Mary Magdalen in
Milkestrete, S. Dunstan towards the Tower, S. Sepulchre without
Neugate, S. John de Walebrok, S. Leonard in S. Vedast Lane,
and elsewhere. To Isabella his daughter, and Idanya, daughter
of the same, rents in the parishes of S. Matthew in Fridaistrete
and S. Martin Pomer in Ismongereslane. To Katherine his
daughter, and Johanna and Roesia his daughters, nuns of
Clerkenewell, rents in the parishes of S. Vedast, S. Mary le Bow,
S. Antonin, S. Mary de Colchirche near the Conduit, S. Matthew
de Fridaistrete, and S. Michael le Quern. To Idanya his wife
two hundred marks in lieu of dower, and the charge of his
children under age. Dated London, Friday next after the Feast
of S. Eadmund, Archbishop [16 Nov.], anno 16 Edward II.
[A.D. 1322]. Roll 51 (98).
Piphurst (ROBERT DE), goldsmith. 1 To Juliana his wife his
tenement in Gudrunlane 2 for life ; after her decease the same
to be sold, and the proceeds divided among his children in equal
portions. Also to the same rents in Candelwykstrete for life ;
remainder to Johanna his daughter in tail. To Robert his son
a house in Gudrunlane. To Alice his daughter houses in the
parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate. Dated Friday the morrow
of the Ascension [4 May], A.D. 1312. Roll 51 (99).
Hulcote (STEPHEN DE). His tenement in the parish of S. Olave
near London Wall to be sold to pay his debts, and the residue to
be divided equally among William, Simon, Emma, and Alice his
children. Dated Saturday next after the Feast of the Purification
of the V. Mary [2 Feb.], anno 16 Edward II. [A.D. 1322-3].
Roll 51 (100).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.'].
Kent (OLIVER DE), fishmonger. A bequest for the maintenance
of wax [in the church of S. Botolph, Billingsgate]. To Isalda
1 Avrimallctor. * Gutter Lane.
COfRT OF IIUSTING, LONDON. 301
his \vife for life ;i tenement in the said parish of S. Botolph at AD
1 322 3
the corner of Retheresgatelane, and a shop at the corner of Oister-
gate in the parish of S. Magnus the Martyr, formerly belonging
to his father John de Kent; remainder to his children. Dated
.Monday next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle [2/5 July],
A.I). 1321. Roll 51 (108).
next before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope \_13 March],
Mohun (JAMES DE). To the Prior and Convent of S. Bartho-
lomew de Smethefeld, near London, his houses in London, for
providing one chantry in S. Mary's Chapel in the parish of
S. Sepulchre without Neugate, and another chantry in the church
of S. Bartholomew aforesaid. His houses at Chichester (?) to be
sold to fulfil his testament. Dated at Brompton the Feast of
S. Lucia, Virgin [13 Dec.], A.D. 1322. Roll 51 (112).
Brauthyngge or Brauhyngge (AUXKS DE). To John her son
for life houses and shops which she and Peter de Braughing, her
late husband, purchased in the parish of S. Swythin in Candelwyk-
strate ; remainder to Johanna and Margaret, daughters of the
said John. To the church of S. Swythin certain rents for main-
taining fabric and wax. To William de Braughing, her nephew,
and to Eva her daughter, tenements in the parish of S. Mary de
Abecherche and elsewhere for their lives. Ultimate remainder of
the aforesaid tenements to be devoted to pious uses, &c., for the
good of he.r soul and the souls of the said Peter de Brauthing,
Fulk de St. Edmund, her father, and others. Dated London,
2 April, A.D. 1320. Roll 51 (114).
Monday the Feast of S. Mark, Evangelist [25 April].
Craye (WILLIAM DE), of the parish of S. Leonard de Estchepe,
butcher. His tenement in the said parish to be sold for pious
uses, and Stephen Fitz Roger to be preferred as purchaser.
No date. Roll 51 (11 7).
Flory (WILLIAM). To Alice his wife all his tenements and
rents for life, saving one mark for the purchase annually of
302 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
132S snoes f r the poor at Christmas ; remainder to Thomas his son.
No date. Roll 51 (121).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Dunstan \_19 May].
Segrave (Sm NICHOLAS DE), Knt. His houses in London he
leaves to the church of S. Paul for the maintenance of a chantry,
on condition that those of the said church satisfy all reasonable
demands of the monks of Woubourne ; J otherwise the same are
to be sold, the said monks paid thereout according to reason, and
the residue distributed for the good of his soul. No date.
Roll 51 (129).
Jernemuth (NICHOLAS DE). To Emma his wife for life tene-
ments and rents in the parishes of S. Dunstan towards the Tower,
All Hallows upon the Cellar in Thamysestrate, and S. Botolph
without Bisshopesgate ; remainder to pious and charitable uses.
No date. Roll 51 (134).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. Augustine, Bishop [26 May],
Brounyng (OLIVER), fishmonger. To William, Alexander, and
Francis his sons in tail his shop in the parish of Seint Nicholas
Coldabbeie in Eldefisshstrete ; remainder to the poor of the said
parish. Also to his said sons houses without Crepelgate; and to
Isoude his daughter certain rents. No date. Roll 51 (140).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Barnabas \_11 June],
Gloucestre (RICHARD DE). To Johanna his daughter, a nun
of Berkyngge, and to Idonea his daughter, a nun of S. Elena,
certain rents of a tenement in the parishes of S. Mary de
Colcherch and S. Pancras, between a lane called " Bordhawe "
and a lane called " Gropecuntelane." 2 To Sir John de Tierne,
priest, for life a shop opposite the church of S. Cristopher and
a tenement in the parish of S. Vedast, charged with the payment
of an annuity of four marks to William de Merston, a servant of
the testator ; remainder to Richard his son. No date.
Roll 51 (142).
Buskre (HENRY) de Malines. His tenement in the parish
of S. Peter de Cornhille to be devoted to the maintenance of
1 \Voburn, oo. Beds. | - Sec note mjira, p. 42, note.
COURT OF HUSTINO, LONDON.
a chantry in the church of S. Martin Orgar. One hundred A.D.
marks to be laid out in the purchase of certain tenements
for the maintenance of a chantry in the chapel of S. James at
Henton in the parish of Chynnore 1 in the diocese of Lincoln.
To Cecilia his wife tenements in the parishes of S. Martin Orgar,
S. Laurence in the Jewry, and All Hallows at the Hay for life ;
remainder to Edmund and John his sons. To Cristina his
daughter certain rents in Henle and elsewhere. Dated Wednes-
day next before the Feast of Annunciation of V. Mary [25 March],
A.I). 1321. Roll 51 (147).
ANNO 17 EDWARD II.
Monday next before the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July],
Tillebiri (WILLIAM DE), Rector of the church of Heitfeld.* -
To Ralph de Thedmersh rents in the parish of S. Edmund, King
and Martyr, in Lumbardestrete and elsewhere. No date.
Roll 52 (7).
Brian (8m JOHN), Rector of S. Olave in the Jewry. His
houses formerly belonging to Benedict, son of Hagin the Jew,
in the parish of S. Laurence in the Old Jewry in Catte-
strete, 8 and others formerly belonging to Roesya Duceman, a
Jewess, at the corner of Milkstrate in the same parish, to be
devoted to the maintenance of a chantry in the church of
S. Olave in the Jewry, and Sir Reginald Brian de Heyworth
to be the first chaplain. To John le Kyng tenements in
Colemanstrate in the said parish of S. Olave. No date.
Roll 52 (8).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. Margaret, Virgin [20 July].
Plastrer (THOMAS LE). To Emma his wife and John his
son a certain tenement for life, and in default of heirs of Un-
said John remainder to pious uses, four shillings annual
rent being paid in support of a "fraternal" chantry in the
church of S. Giles aforesaid (sic). Houses in Smythfeld in the
i oxon. I ' Or Catcaton Strt r t, now Grcslmm
J Batfleld, co. Essex. | Street.
304 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. parish of S. Sepulchre and elsewhere to be devoted to pious
1S23< uses. No date. Roll 52 (9).
Monday iwxt after Feast of Translation of S. Edivard \_13 Oci.].
Long (ROGER LE), corder. To Matilda his wife a tenement
in the parish of S. Mary attebowe for life ; remainders to
Reginald his son and Alice his daughter in successive tail ;
remainder to the maintenance of a chantry in the said parish
church. No date. Roll 52 (10).
'Bright (RICHARD), fishmonger. His tenement in the lane and
parish of S. Michael de Candelwykstrete to be sold for pious and
charitable uses. No date. Roll 52 (17).
Heygham (RALPH DE). To Sarah his wife houses upon Aldre-
manbere in the parish of S. Mary for life ; remainder to Emma
his daughter. Also to the said Emma his estate in a brewhouse
in Fridaistrete, charged with the payment of an annuity to Sarah
her sister. No date. Roll 52 (18).
Chelse (Jonx), ointer. 1 To Thomas his son a tenement
in the parish of S. Mary de Wolnoth and a moiety of a shop at
the corner of Ismongereslane in the parish of S. Martin Pomer.
To Robert his son the other moiety of the said shop for life ;
remainder to the aforesaid Thomas. No date. Roll 52 (19).
Hodesdon (RICHARD DE), fishmonger. To Agnes his wife all
his rents and tenements in the City of London for life ; remainder
as to a tenement in the parish of S. Mary de Wolcherchehawe to
William, John, and Richard his sons in tail ; remainder to pious
uses for the good of his soul and the souls of Agnes and Alice
his wives and others. Also to the said John and Richard he
leaves his shops in the Poultry; and to Thomas his son and
Stephen de Hodesdon all his houses in the vill of Jerne-
muthe. 2 No date. Roll 52 (20).
1 Unctarius, a melter of grease,
and probably a chandler as well. A
bond entered into by one Michael de
S. Alban, " oynter," occurs in City
Records, Letter-Hook A, fol. 22.
a Yarmouth.
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON^
305
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct.'].
Cauntebrugge (JOHN DE). To John de Cauntebnigge, his
father, and Alice his mother a tenement in the parish of All
Hallows de Berkynggchirche on the east side of Martelane.
No date. Roll 52 (21).
Maidestan (Sm ROBERT DE), Canon of Chichester. All his
houses in the city of Winchester and in Smethefeld, London, to
be sold. No date.
And be it known that the above testament was admitted to
probate notwithstanding no seal was appended, and the reason was
that the said testator died beyond the seas at Avignon, 1 where all
deeds are reduced to writing by a public scrivener, and sealed with
the seal of a notary, without the seal of the testator or any one else
being appended ; and likewise because the said testament was
proved before the Official of the Archbishop of Canterbury and
before the Official of Exeter, &c.
Roll 52 (30).
Monday next before the Feast of 8. Martin \11 Nov."].
Picard (JOHN). To Adam le Ussher de S. Alban and John, son of
the said Adam, a tenement in the parish of S. Elena, they paying
to the Bishop of London three halfpence for free socage on the day
of the preparation, 3 called " Scherthoresday," 3 in the church of
S. Peter upon Cornhull, and to the Prioress and Convent of S. Elena
eightpence. Bequest of three marks towards the maintenance of
a chantry in the chapel of S. Mary del Conynghop 4 for the good
of his soul and the souls of the said Adam le Ussher, John le
Ussher and Alice, wife of the same, and of Walter, the father
of the testator, and Fresaunce his mother. Directions for the
celebration of four " trentals " 5 to be celebrated in the said chapel
A.r.
is: s.
1 Whither he had possibly gone to
pay a visit to the Pope, that town
having served as a residence for a
succession of Popes since 1309.
1 Die Paratpfue.
3 Shere or Shrive Thursday, i. e., the
Thursday before Good Friday, now
generally known as Maundy Thursday.
The more ancient name was derived
from the practice of people shearing
their heads and clipping their beards
VOL. I.
against Easter Day. " On Sherethursday
a man should do poll his hair and clip
his beard, and a priest should shave his
crown, so that there should nothing be
n God and him." Extract from
the ' Liber Festivalis,' quoted in Rock'*
'History of the Church of our Fathers,'
vol. iii. part ii. p. 236.
4 Sec note tupra, p. 41.
5 An office of thirty masses. Bee
note tvpra, p. 18.
X
306 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. within one year after his decease, to wit, every quarter one
1323. trieenal," out of the rents of the tenement aforesaid. No date.
Eoll 52 (37).
Carpenter (EDO or EODO). To Lucy his wife all his tenements
in the parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate for life ; after her
decease the same to be sold, and a portion of the proceeds devoted
to the maintenance of chantries in the said parish church. To
Leuota his daughter two marks of the said proceeds, and the
residue to pious and charitable uses. No date. Eoll 52 (38).
Pikeman (WILLIAM). To Thomas Pikeman, his nephew, and
formerly his servant, a tenement in the parish of S. Leonard de
Estchepe, charged with the payment of twenty marks for four
years towards the maintenance of a chantry in the church of
S. Margaret aforesaid (sic). To Ealph his nephew rents in the
parish of S. Mary de Fancherch in tail ; remainder to the aforesaid
Thomas. No date.
Whereupon the said Thomas came and undertook to fulfil the
said legacy, under penalty specified.
Eoll 52 (39).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Lucy, Virgin \13 Dec.'].
Arcubus (THOMAS DE). All his rents and tenements, within
the City of London and without, to be sold to pay his debts
and fulfil his testament. No date. Eoll 52 (52).
A - D - Monday next after the Feast of S. Hilary [13 Jem.].
Derby (MATILDA DE). Her houses in the parish of S. Matthew
in Fridaistrate to be sold for pious and charitable uses. No date.
Eoll 52 (59).
Writele (EoisiA DE). To Eobert Hamund, corder, and
Margery his wife, niece of the testatrix and daughter of Peter
ate Lee de Writelee, tenements in the parish of S. Mary ate Hull,
charged with an annual payment of six marks towards the main-
tenance of a chantry in the said parish church for the good of her
soul and the souls of William her late husband, William her father,
Matilda her mother, and others. No date. Eoll 52 (60).
COURT OF HU.STINU, LONDON. 307
Monday next before the Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.], A - D -
1323 4.
Button (RotJER DE). To John de Ware two shops in the
suburb of London in Fletestret, the said John paying to his
executors sixty shillings. No date. Roll 52 (71).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra [22 Feb.].
Deumars (CRISTINA). To Henry her son in tail a tenement
in the parish of S. Mary Wolnoth ; remainders to Henry and
Alice, children of Johanna her daughter, in successive tail ;
ultimate remainder to pious uses. No date. Roll 52 (88).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.~\.
Dalby (WILLIAM DE). To Elena, wife of Ralph le Sporiere, all
his houses in the parish of S. Michael de Bassingeshagh. No date.
Roll 52 (90).
Monday the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope \12 March],
Jordan (AviCE, late wife of WILLIAM). A tenement in the
parish of S. Michael de la Crokedelane to be sold, except a house
given by her late husband, for the maintenance of a chantry in
the said parish church ; and ten marks of the proceeds to be
given to Dionisia, the wife of Thomas her son, and the residue to
be devoted to pious and charitable uses. No date.
Roll 52 (92).
Monday next before F. of Annunciation of V. Mary [25 March].
Atte Slo or Sloo (JOHN). To Walter his brother tenements
in the lane of the Lord Bishop of Salisbury 1 in Fletestret, and
in the parish of S. Brigid, for life ; remainder to John, the eldest
son of the same. No date. Roll 52 (96).
Osbern (WILLIAM). To Robert Ferthingg, his servant, a
tenement in the parish of S. Laurence de Candelwykstret in
Thamistrete, at the corner of S. Martin Orgar near Ebbegate,
the said Robert paying annually two marks for chantries in the
said parish church. No date. Roll 52 (97).
1 Now represented by Salisbury Court, leading to Salisbury Square.
308 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Monday next before the Feast of S. Dunstan \_19 May].
1324*
Marny (ROBERT DE). To Margaret his wife tenements in la
Bailie in the parish of S. Sepulchre without Neugate for life ;
remainder to Johanna de Marny, his kinswoman, and to Walter
her brother. Two tenements in the parish of S. Brigid the
Virgin of Fletestrete to be sold, and five marks to be paid to the
heirs of John le Hattere on account of a breach of warranty.
No date. Eoll 52 (122).
Hurel (JOHANNA, relict of GEOFFREY). To William Box and
Isabella his wife, daughter of the testatrix, a tenement in the
parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower. No date.
Eoll 52 (128).
Monday the Feast of S. Barnabas \11 June~].
Chigewell (JOHANNA). To the church of S. Paul her house
and shops in Chepe for a perpetual chantry for the good of
her soul and the souls of Abel her father, Johanna her
mother, and Sir John Abel, her brother. Certain rents issuing
out of the Lord Bishop of Hereford's Court 1 and of a tenement
in a street called " Lambardeshull" 2 to be disposed of for pious
and charitable uses. No date. Eoll 52 (138).
ANNO 18 EDWARD II.
Monday next before the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin \%0 July],
Mordon (WILLIAM DE). His tenement in the parish of
S. Clement de Candelweykestrate to be sold, and one third
of the proceeds to be devoted to pious and charitable uses,
another third to go to Alice his wife, and the residue to his
children in equal portions. No date. Roll 53 (6).
Bardeneye (WALTER DE). To John his son in tail houses
and land in the parishes of S. Martin in Ismongareslane 3 and
S. Botolph without Alegate ; remainder to pious uses for the
good of his soul and the souls of the said John his son, Matilda
1 Quns peroipere xtiletam annvatim de I 2 Lambeth Hill.
Curia domini Kpiscopi Herford'. 3 Ironmonger Lane.
COURT OF HUSTINU, LONDON. 309
and Margery his wives, and others. Tenements in the parishes A.D.
of S. Katherine near Cristeschurche, 1 S. Botolph without Alegate, 1M4-
and S. Andrew de Estchep to be sold to fulfil his testament
and to pay his debts. No date. Roll 53 (7).
Ludgarshale (JOHN DE). To Thomas his son a shop in the
parish of S. Peter de Wodstret in the Goldsmithery, West-
chepe. To Agnes his daughter a tenement in the parish of
S. Olave aforesaid (sic), and a house without Neugate in the
parish of S. Sepulchre. To Avice his wife tenements, &c., near
the lane called " Fytrilane " and elsewhere in the said parishes
of S. Olave and S. Sepulchre for life ; remainders to his
daughter Agnes and Thomas his son ; remainder over to pious
uses for the good of his soul and the souls of Johanna and
Avice his wives, his sons, Thomas Broun, and others. No date.
Roll 53 (8).
Monday next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July].
Spayne (JOHANNA, daughter of RICHARD DE). To Thomas de
Spayne and Sarah his wife a tenement in Mengeoneslane 3 in the
parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower. No date.
Roll 53 (11).
Monday next after Feast of Translation of S. Edward [13 Oct.].
Wynton (WILLIAM DE), wool monger. His tenements and rents
in the parish of S. Andrew Huberd to be sold by his executors.
No date. Roll 53 (24).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [IS Oct.'].
Parys (SIMON DE), mercer. Shops, &c., in Sopereslane and
Puppekirteledaae and elsewhere in the parish of S. Pancras, and
in the parishes of All Hallows within Bisshopesgate, S. Mary
atte Hull near Billyngesgate, and in Basingeslane in the parish
of S. Mary de Aldremariecherche, to be sold to fulfil his testament.
1 The Priory of Holy Trinity, called if so, the interpretation given to the
Christ's Church, fituate within Aldgate. latter as being only the Latin form of
2 Tliis name may lie identical with " Old Lane " is wrong.
" Vitrrilano " or " Vitcr'Une" alrwidv ,
met with (Mipra.w. 1U> and 189), and
310
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Dated London, in the house of the testator in Sopereslane, Friday
in Easter week, 20 April, A.D. 1324. Roll 53 (25).
Monday next after the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude \%8 Oct.'].
Valence 1 (AYLMER DE), Earl of Pembroke, Lord of Weseford
and Montinac. To his consort 2 his houses in London, where is
the wardrobe which he bought of the Lord Bishop of Chester.
No date. Roll 53 (29).
Monday next after the Feast of All Saints [1 Nov.~].
Lincoln (EDITH, late wife of HENRY DE). To John de Ileford,
clerk, and Isabella his wife, daughter of the testatrix, her brew-
house and rents in the parish of S. John upon Walebroke, charged
with the maintenance of a chantry. Also to the infant with
which the said Isabella is enceinte twenty pounds of silver.
No date. Roll 53 (36).
Lok (JOHN). To Agnes his wife for life a tenement in the
parishes of S. Martin at Ludgate and S. Brigid the Virgin in
Fletestrete ; remainder to Edith his daughter. To Roger Chaun-
tecler a tenement in Fletestret in the said parish of S. Brigid.
Also to the said Edith all his tenements in the vill of Henlegh
in the street called " Newestrete." No date. Roll 53 (38).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Andrew, Apostle [30 Nov.~\.
Ropere (THOMAS LE). A brewhouse and two shops in the
parish of S. James de Grarlekhegh to be sold by his executors.
No date. Roll 53 (51).
A.D.
1324-6.
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of S. Hilary \13 Jan.'].
Ware (JOHN DE). To Sir William de Bolewefen two shops
in Fletestrete, charged with the maintenance of a chantry for one
"Ficquete's Croft," and later as "Fic-
kett's Fields " (the site of the new Law
Courts), was bestowed by Edward II.
upon the Karl his cousin.
2 Mary de St. Paul, his third and
surviving wife, the foundress of Pem-
broke Hall, Cambridge, and great lirne-
factress to the house of the Grey Friars
of London.
1 According to Dugdale he was mur-
dered June 23rd, anno 17 Edward II.,
A.D. 1323, whilst attending the Queen
Isabella in France ; but Kiley says that
he was slain in a tournament (' Memo-
rials,' p. 653, note). After the Templars
had been suppressed, their property,
embracing " The New Temple " and
what was known as " Fleet - crofts " or
COURT OF HU8TING, LONDON. 311
year for the good of his soul and the soul of Roger de Button. * D.
No date. Roll 53 (54).
Monday next before the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.].
Stoppeslee (JOHN DE). To Johanna his wife a tenement in
the parish of S. Giles in the street called " le Morestrate "; also
tenements at the corner of Goldynglane and in Grubbestrete,
and rents in the parish of S. Michael de Bassynggeshawe, for life ;
remainder to Johanna and Idoynea his daughters, and in default
of heirs to pious and charitable uses. No date. Roll 53 (61).
Alegate (JoiiN DE), potter. To Mary and Johanna, daughters
of Edmund his late son, certain rents and tenements, with cross
remainders in default of heirs ; ultimate remainder to pious
uses. Bartholomew de Thephord, his servant, 1 and Katherine,
wife of the same, appointed guardians of the aforesaid Mary and
Johanna during minority. No date. Roll 53 (62).
Monday next after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan."].
Triple (JOHN DE). To be buried in the tomb which he had
erected for the purpose in the church of S. Stephen de Walebrok.
Bequests to the ministers of the said church, as also for the rciiir
of the fabric of the same ; to the clerks and chaplains keeping his
obit; to the work of S. Mary's Chapel at-S. Paul's, and to the old
work of the body of St. Paul's Church ; to the Preaching Friars,
Friars Minors, Carmelite and Augustinian Friars, and Friars of
Holy Cross, for celebration of masses ; to the work of London
Bridge ; to the several hospitals of S. Mary without Bisshopesgate,
of Smethefeld, S. James, S. Giles in the suburbs, S. Katherine
near the Tower, and S. Thomas de Suthwerk. Two chantries to be
maintained in the said church of S. Stephen de Walebrok for the
first ten years after his decease. To Alemanna his wife specific
legacies of various chattels in lieu of dower. To John, son of
Johanna Wythot de Kent, and to John Elys and John Neel, his
\;iK ts, 2 Margaret and JohnPage, his servants, divers specificchattt-ls,
including his best horse, furred robes, and silver cups. To Master
Albertiuus Rogerii de Pistorio he bequeaths the use of a chamber
1 Oarcioai men. '' I'alftti.
312 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
IZ21-5 * n ^ ie testator's hostel in the said parish of S. Stephen so long as
he remain in England. Among other legatees are John de Aeon, his
godson, and Idonea, daughter of the same ; Sir Ealph de Cobeham
and Sir Geoffrey le Scrope, Knt. ; the Abbots and Convents of
Lesnes, 1 and Wardon in co. Beds ; Juetta, daughter of John de
Cherleton ; Paganellus Bonini de Pistorio, Gilbert de Tondeby,
Henry Darcy, Roger de Depham, and many others. Also to the
above John, son of Johanna Wythot, and to Katherine, wife of the
same, he leaves tenements in the parishes of S. Giles without
Crepelgate and S. Stephen de Walebrok ; remainder in default
of heirs to Margery, wife of John de Cherleton ; remainders
over. The residue of all his goods to be devoted to pious and
charitable uses. Dated London, Wednesday the Feast of
S. Stephen [26 Dec.], A.D. 1324.
This testament was proved, opened, and published before Richard
de Gravesheiide, Treasurer of S. Paul's ; Richard de Brenehesle,
Rector of Pekham in the diocese of Rochester ; and Stephen [de
Gravesend], Bishop of London, the iv. Ides of January [10 Jan.],
A.D. 1324, and administration was granted of the goods of the
deceased within the City and diocese of London to John de Cherle-
ton, Master Albertinus Rogerii de Pistorio, Henry Darcy, Sir Edmund
de Acris, Vv r illiam Prodome, executors within named, in form of law,
reserving the right of granting similar administration to the other
executors named when they should appear and signify their willing-
ness to accept the same. In witness whereof the aforesaid vener-
able father's seal ad causas was affixed to this testament. Given
and done in the church of S. Stephen de Walebrok, London, the
day and year aforesaid.
Eoll 53 (G6).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Valentine [14 Feb.'].
Kyngesson (WILLIAM). To Agnes de Gravele he leaves certain
rents of a tenement called " Capouneshors " in Candelwykstrate
for life ; remainder to Henry, Alice, and Elianora her children
for their lives ; remainder to pious uses. To Eoger de Bernes
and to William his twin brother (confilio meo) tenements in the
parish of S. Mary Magdalen in the Old Fish Market for pious
uses in the church of S. Peter the Less. Also to the aforesaid
Agnes for life rents in the parishes of S. Nicholas Coldabey and
S. Mary Magdalen aforesaid ; remainder to her aforesaid children.
1 Co. Kent.
COURT OF HUSTIXu, LONDON. 313
To William his son, serving as apprentice to Geoffrey le Tezere A D.
m S. Lmronce Street, he leaves the reversion of certain rents im ~*-
after the decease of Johanna, the testator's sister, a nun of
Clerknewell, and also twenty shillings of the proceeds of the
sale of his garden situate without Barbican. To Johanna his
daughter forty shillings. Isabella his mother mentioned. No date.
And proclamation having been made, Robert le Blund oame and
put bis claim, &c.
Koll 53 (76).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.'].
Bregge (AxiWKW DE). His tenement in London to be sold by
his executors for pious uses. No date. Koll 53 (80).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March].
Taunton (GILBERT DE), " cellerer." To Thomas his son his
tenement in London, with legacies of certain specific chattels. To
Johanna, Isabella, and Margaret his daughters specific legacies.
N O date. Roll 53 (94).
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Philip and James [1 May].
Burel (HENKY). To Agnes his daughter ten pounds and a
shop, with chests and all appurtenances in the great seld of the
late Roisia de Covcntre, 1 at Wostehepe in the parish of S. Pan-
eras, provided she does not marry without the consent of his
executors. To John his son and to the infant with whom
Margaret de Swafham is enceinte, if they live, eleven pounds of
silver respectively and a shop in the great seld aforesaid ;
remainder in default of heirs to pious uses. No date. .
Koll 53 (104).
Wyndesore (ROGER DE). To the Prioress and nuns of the
church of S. Mary de Clerkeiu-well all his tenements in S. Vedast
Lane in the parish of S. Leonard; and if the said devisees should
be prevented from appropriating and enjoying the same by reason
of the Statute of Mortmain, 8 the same are to be sold and the whole
of the proceeds paid to the said prioress, &c., by his executors,
' s, e note *pr,i, p. 62.
3 The statute 7 Edward I. /fe Virit
mentioned tujira, p. 11(5, n.
Scarcely two years elapsed after the en-
rolment of this will before the citizens of
London obtained permission, by charter
314 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. who shall take security from the said prioress, &c., under their
' common seal, that the money shall be expended according to his
last will. His tenement and wharf in the parish of S. Andrew de
Castle Baynard, and certain rents in the parish of S. Giles without
Crepelgate, to be sold by his executors for paying his debts and
legacies. No date. Roll 53 (105).
Monday the Feast of S. John ante portam Latinam [6 May].
Horn (STEPHEN). Houses and rents in the parish of S. Leonard
de Estchepe, as well as in S. Martin Orgar Lane, and at Billynges-
gate in the parish of S. Mary atte Hulle, to be sold to pay his
debts and legacies. To Robert his apprentice half a shop in
Briggestrete. Alice his wife mentioned as one of his executors.
No date. Roll 53 (114).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Dunstan \_19 May~\.
Bole (AGNES, late wife of GILBERT LE). To Richard and John
her sons a tenement in the parish of S. Nicholas at the Shambles ;
and to Stephen her son half a shop in the same parish. No date.
Roll 53 (123).
Littelton (RICHARD DE), clerk. To Isabella his wife for life
two tenements in the parish of S. Bartholomew "le Littel";
remainder to his three sons, and in default of heirs to pious uses.
No date. Roll 53 (124).
Box (JULIANA). To Sir Richard de Luda, clerk, her portion
of a tenement in Smethelane in the parish of All Hallows de
Berkyngecherche, acquired by feoffment of Constance de Luda,
her daughter ; the said Sir Richard to provide a chantry for the
good of her soul and the souls of Agnes de Luda, her late
daughter, and others, for the space of two years after her decease.
No date. Roll 53 (126).
dated 6 March, 1 Edward III. [A.D. , sorted to by the testator of avoiding the
1326-7], to bequeath their tenements Statute of Mortmain would be of no
within the liberties of the City as well
in mortmain as in other manner, as of
ancient time they had been accustomed.
It may be added that the method re-
avail at the present day, OWIIILJ to the
provisions of the (so-called) Mortmain
Act (9 George II. c. 36).
COURT OF HUSTINU, LONDON. 315
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of H. Trinity [2 June], *"
Woderoue (HENRY DE). To Matilda his mother a tenement
in the parish of S. John, formerly belonging to John his father by
feoffment of Henry de Walebrok. No date. Roll 53 (127).
Mare (RICHARD DE LA) " de Bernoldi." To Sir William de
Tolleshunte, almoner of S. Paul's Church, an annual rent of two
marks from houses near the Old Fish Market, to be disposed of
for the good of his soul and the soul of John de Lyndeseie, his
uncle. No date. Roll 53 (128).
Essex (MATTHEW DE), apothecary. Certain rents charged on
tenements in Cordewanerstrete in the parish of S. Mary le Bow
to be devoted to the maintenance of a chantry in the said parish
church. To Margaret his wife the same tenements, subject to the
above charge for life ; remainder to John his brother. His tene-
ments in Wodestrete and in the parish of S. Michael de Hoggene-
lane to be sold to pay his debts and legacies. No date.
Whereupon came Avice, daughter of William Fitz Richard, and
put her claim, &e.
Roll 53 (129).
Bokeler (RF.UIXALD LE). To Stephen Pesemersh, his late
apprentice, his term of years in his workshop in the parish of
S. Martin. To Alice his wife a tenement in the parish of
S. Martin Pomer in Ismongerelane for life ; remainder to Salomon
his son, and in default of heirs to Matilda, Cristina, and Isabella
his daughters in successive tail. No date. Roll 53 (130).
ANNO 19 EDWARD II.
Monday next before the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [%0 July].
Monthermer (RALPH DE). To Isabella de Hastyngges, his
dearest wife, a tenement in the parish of S. Dunstan for life ;
remainder to Edward and Thomas his sons in successive tail.
No date. Roll 54 (1).
Pitz Peter (PHILIP). To Edith his wife all his tenements and
rents in Colmanstrate and Bassieshagh for life ; remainder to
310
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Johanna his daughter, Thomas his son, and his infant en venire
1325 ' sarnie. No da.,. Roll 54 (6).
Maderman (GEOFFREY). To Margaret his wife his house
in the parish of S. Benedict ate Wodewarve for life ; remainder
to William his son, subject to the payment of twenty shillings
to the new work of the Blessed Mary for the good of his
soul and the souls of the said Margaret his wife and others.
No date. Boll 54 (?)
Monday next after Feast of Translation of 8. Edward [13 Oct.'].
Burton (THOMAS DE), priest. All his houses and land acquired
by feoffment of Geoffrey de Clare, situate in the parish of
S. Olave, to be sold by his executors, and the whole of the
proceeds delivered to poor ascetic Scholars (Scholaribus,
Arcistis, 1 pauperibus), secular Masters of Arts, called Scholars
of University Hall, 2 Oxford, to be by them safely kept under
locks and the seals of his executors, together with all other
money in any way due to the testator, for the purchase of
the patronage of some suitable benefice ; so that by the discreet
appointment of a perpetual vicar they may enjoy the fruits of the
same in accordance with the testator's special ordinances delivered
to his executors and ratified by his seal. No date.
Roll 54 (32).
Stebbenheth* (JoHX DE). His tenement in the parish of
S. Margaret Moysi to be sold to pay his debts, and the residue
to be devoted to pious uses. To Johanna his wife a tenement
in the said parish in Distaflane for life ; remainder to John ate
Hathe, eldest son of Ralph his brother, and in default of heirs
to pious and charitable uses. No date. Roll 54 (33).
1 Arditerium or Atceterium accord-
ing to Du Cange means a monastery ;
and aicet-te, monks and others who
practise celibacy.
* Now known as University College.
It was called University Hall from its
being the first hall acquired by the
University, and its members were styled
"the scholars of University Hall," or
more properly " the scholars of the Hall
of William de Durham," from an
eminent scholar of that name to whose
munificence it owed its foundation. It
formed one of the six secular colleges
existing at Oxford in the fourteenth
century, the others being Balliol Hall,
Merton Hall, King's Hall (Oriel),
Queen's Hall, and Exeter Hall. (See Mr.
Maxwell- Lite's 'History of the Uni-
versity of Oxford,' London, 1 886, pp. 83,
181.)
3 Stepney.
COURT OF OUSTING, LONDON. 317
Monday next be/we the Feast of S. Edmund [20 Nov.']. *- D -
Turk (PAULIN), fishmonger. To Emma his wife twenty marks
by way of dower. To John and Peter his sons, and to Elena and
Cnstina his daughters, pecuniary legacies. Also to his said wife
tin' remaining term of service of James his apprentice. No date.
Eoll 54 (48).
Monday next after the F. of S. Nicholas, Bp. and Conf. \_6 Dec.~\.
Box (JOHN). To Alice his wife a tenement in " Maiones-
lane "' in the parish of S. Dunstan for life, by way of dower ;
remainder to his infant en venire sa mere if a male ; if not, to
Margaret his daughter. Also to the said Margaret a shop in
Martelane in the parish of S. Olave. No date. Roll 54 (52).
Monday the Octave of S. Hilary [13 Jan.~\. A.D.
Belebouche or Bolebuche (WILLIAM), horse dealer. --To
Richard Tripet, horse dealer, a tenement in the parish of All
Hallows de Stanyngecherche, saving the dower of Agnes his wife.
No date. Roll 54 (57).
Wyrcestre (Huon DE). His tenement in the parish of
S. Mildred in the Poultry to be sold by his executors to pay
his debts and fulfil his testament. No date. Roll 54 (58).
Swote (RICHARD). To Johanna his daughter his house at Est
Jernemuthe. 3 To Robert her son a house in Rotheresgateslane 3 in
the parish of S. Margaret de Briggestrete. No date.
Roll 54 (59).
Monday next after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul \25 Jan.~],
Mundene (MATILDA DE). All her tenements acquired from
Simon her late husband in the parish of S. Alphege to be sold to
fulfil her testament. No date. Roll 54 (62).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Alphege, Abp. [19 April]. * D-
Brother (WYMUND), woolmonger. To Henry his younger son
1 Mincing Lane. ' See note tujn-a, p. 44.
* East Yarmouth.
318 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. and Matilda his daughter houses and shops in the parish of
1328 ' S. Botolph, Billynggesgate. Also to the said Henry a tenement
and rents in the parish of S. Botolph without Aldresgate.
No date. Roll 54 (84).
Longe (KICHARD LE), tanner. To Alice his wife a shop in the
parish of S. Giles in a street called " le Morestrate " for life ;
remainder to Margery his daughter. No date. Eoll 54 (85).
Ate Holte (STEPHEN). His tenement in Bercherverelane in
the parish of S. Michael upon Cornhull to be sold. No date.
Eoll 54 (86).
Monday the Feast of S. Dunstan [19 May].
Wandlesworth (WILLIAM, son of WILLIAM DE). To Gregory de
Fulham, his uncle, a tenement in the parish of All Hallows next
to the street of the Corders. 1 No date. Eoll 54 (92).
Monday the Feast of S. Augustine [86 May}.
Tame (EGBERT DE) de Eylesbury. To John de Horwode a shop
in the parish of H. Trinity the Less for a term of three years ;
remainder to Hugh, son of Gilbert de Balsham, saddler. No date.
Eoll 54 (97).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. Petronilla [31 May].
Blound (EoGER LE). To Edward, son of John le Ling, his
kinsman, one mark annual quitrent of a tenement in la More in
the parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate for life ; remainder to
pious uses for the good of his soul and the soul of Sir John le
Blound, his brother. Also to John, son of the said John le Ling,
one mark rent in Phelippeslane for life, with similar remainder.
To Alice Bonquer, his sister, for life twenty shillings annual rent
in the parish of S. John upon Walebrok ; remainder to pious uses.
No date. Eoll 54 (100).
Pavy (EGBERT), mason. To Sarah his wife certain tenements.
To Walter his son a shop. No date.
Whereupon came the said Sarah and renounced the aforesaid
1 Commonly called " the Ropery."
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 319
fe, according to tl
Roll 54 (101).
legacy, and asked to hold the said tenements for life, according to the * *>
custom of the City ; and it was granted, &C.
ANNO 20 EDWARD II.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July}.
Somersete (JoiiN DE). To Walter le Warde de Touecestre 1 an
annual rent in the parish of S. Michael de le Crokedelane.
No date. Roll 54 (108).
Monday next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July}.
Bodele (WILLIAM DE), vintner. To Sarah his wife for life
a house in the parish of S. Martin in the Vintry, and tenements
and wharf at le Wollewharf in the parish of S. Dunstan towards
the Tower ; and after her decease the same to be sold to maintain
four chantries in the said church of S. Matthew (sic). No date.
Roll 54 (110).
ANNO 1 EDWARD III. A.D.
132&-7.
Monday next before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March}.
Worsteds (ROBERT DE), mercer. To Matilda his wife a tene-
ment in the parish of S. Laurence Jewry for life ; remainder
to William his son. To Richard his son two shops near the
churchyard of S. Laurence aforesaid, also his entire aumbry
(almariolam) and chest with two covers in the seld of Alice de
Arraz. 2 To William his son his other aumbry, together with his
chests there. No date. Roll 55 (1).
Gloucestre (ROBERT DE). To John de G-loucestre, his son, in
tail the reversion of a tenement in the parish of S. Matthew de
Fridaistret after the decease of Johanna his wife, charged with
the payment of an annuity to Albreda, sister of the said John,
and with the maintenance of two wax tapers in the said parish
church; remainder to Thomas his son in tail, and in default
of heirs the same to be sold, and one third of the proceeds to
1 Towcestcr, co. Northampton. I a Formerly spoken of as the seld of
] Robert de Arraz, who was her husband.
320 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. go to his daughters. To his aforesaid wife the residue of all his
1326 ~ 7 ' goods, to pay his debts and for charitable purposes. No date.
Eoll 55 (2).
Monday next before the F. of Annunciation of V. Mary [25 .Afar.].
Norton (EGBERT DE), Hector of the church of Cherryng 1 in the
diocese of Canterbury, Dean of the church of S. Mary le Bow.
To Agnes his sister his houses near Crepelgate. Dated 5 March,
A.D. 1326. Roll 55 (14).
/
Suffolk (ELYAS DE). To Johanna his wife for life his tenement
in Wodestrate in the parish of S. Michael so long as she remain
unmarried ; remainder to Johanna his daughter. His tenements
in Fridaystrete in the parish of S. Matthew, together with the
moiety of a shop in the parish of S. Peter in Chepe, to be sold
to fulfil his last will. No date. Roll 55 (15).
Arras (ALICE, late wife of EGBERT DE). To John de Wetenhale
and Thomasina his wife the reversion of certain rents in Bassie-
shawe ; remainder in default of heirs to Margaret de Parys, and
after the decease of the said Margaret to Matilda and Johanna,
daughters of the same. To Eobert Box, her kinsman, a shop in
the Eopery in the parish of All Hallows the Great. To Margery,
daughter of Manekin le Heumer, in tail half a mark quitrent in
Sopereslane in the parish of S. Antelin ; remainders to William,
brother of the said Margery, and Thomasina his sister. No date.
Eoll 55 (16).
Shorne or Schorne (HENRY DE), fishmonger, of the parish of
S. Mary de " Wolchercherhawe." To Juliana his wife a tenement
in the parish of S. Michael upon Cornhull for life ; remainder
to Guy his son in tail ; remainder to Matilda and Agnes his
daughters, and in default of heirs to pious uses. Also to his said
wife a garden and four shops in the parish of S. Botolph without
Bisshopesgate for life ; remainder to pious uses. To the said
Matilda his daughter a tenement in the parish of S. Mary de
Fancherche. No date. Eoll 55 (17).
1 Charing, co. Kent.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 321
Tournour (PHILIP LK), of the parish of S. Botolph without *-D.
Alegate. To Alice his wife a tenement for life; remainder to
Robert and Ralph their sons in successive tail ; remainder to
pious uses. No date. Roll 55 (18).
Beauflour (THOMAS). To Johanna his wife for life his tene-
ment in Fletestrete, at the corner of Flete Bridge, in the parish
of S. Brigid ; remainder to pious uses. No date.
Afterwards, on Monday next after the Feast of Apostles Philip
and James [1 May], in the year aforesaid, the executors of the said
Thomas came and asked for execution of the above testament
according to the last will of the testator, which was granted. There-
fore let execution be done", &c.
Roll 55 (19).
Lincoln (THOMAS DE), senior, goldsmith. To Matilda his wife
a tenement in the parish of S. John Zakary for life ; remainder
to Thomas his son ; remainder over to the wife (if any) of the
said Thomas for life. No date. Roll 55 (20).
Beauflour (JOHANNA, late wife of THOMAS). To Benedict de
Fulsham her " Breuhous " with seld, &c., in the parish of S. Brigid.
A chantry to be maintained in the church of S. Michael. To the
Abbey of Westminster all her new houses near the Flete in the
parish of S. Brigid de Fletestret, charged with the maintenance
of a chantry for the good of her soul and the souls of Thomas
Beauflour, Richard de Langeford, and others, in the chapel of
S. Peter, where her body is to be buried. To Adam Russel four
pounds annual rent. No date.
Whereupon came Geoffrey Beauflour and Henry Beauflour,
executors of the aforesaid Thomas, and put their claim, saying that
the said Johanna could not devise the aforesaid tenement for certain
reasons, which they were prepared to show the Court when, &c. ;
and thereupon a day was given at the next Husting, &c., and in
the meanwhile the testament of the said Johanna was guarded, &o.
Afterwards, on the 12th day of May, in the year aforesaid, the
testament was by precept of the Mayor delivered to Benedict de
Fulsham to administer the goods of the testatrix, saving the chiim
of the aforesaid executors.
Roll 55 (21).
Harewe (JOHN DE), Vicar of Neweton near Middelton. 1 His
1 Co. Devon (?).
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CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. tenement in Westsmethefeld to be sold, and one moiety of the
1326 7 ' proceeds to go to Edith his daughter, and the other to pious uses.
His tenement in Crokedelane in the parish of S. Michael to be
devoted to the maintenance of a chantry in the said parish c-hurd
for the good of the souls of Robert le Lung and Salomon and
Juliana, the children of the said Robert. No date.
Whereupon came Dyonisia, the daughter of the testator, anrl put
her claim upon the tenement at Smethefeld.
And as to the tenement in Grokedelane, there came the executors
of the testament of Salomon, son of llobert le Lung, and put their
claim, inasmuch as the testator had only a life interest in the same
by the courtesy of England. 1 Afterwards, at the Husting of Picas
of Land held on Monday next after the Feast of the Apostles Philip
and James [1 May] in the same year, the executors of the aforesaid
Salomon came and renounced their claim, &c. Accordingly adminis-
tration was granted to the executors of the testator as touching the
tenement aforesaid.
Roll 55 (22).
Massheberi (ADAM DE). To Robert his brother a robe and an
annuity of two marks. To Adam his son in tail all his lands,
rents, and tenements in the City of London ; remainder to pious
uses. Benedict de Fulsham and John de Mokingg to have the
wardship of the said Adam until he come of age, they giving suffi-
cient security for the same at the Guildhall, according to the custom
of the City of London relating to orphans. No date.
Roll 55 (23).
A.D. Monday next after the Feast of SS. Philip and James [1 May].
Essex (GoDEFREY DE). To John his son all his rents in
London, except a tenement in the parish of S. Mary Magdalen
near the Old Fish Market, which he leaves to Richard de Bolyng-
ton and Alice, wife of the same. No date. Roll 55 (27).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Dunstan [19 May}.
Baudry (AGNES, late wife of JOHN BAUDRI, tanner). To John
her brother a parcel of land and a curtilage in the parish of
S. Giles without Crepelgate in le Morestrete for life ; after his
decease the same to be sold for pious uses, Thomas de Kent, her
servant, being preferred as purchaser. No date. Roll 55 (33).
1 See note mpra, p. 216.
COURT OK Iir.STlNii, LONDON. 323
" Le Knyght " (Rim .utn. called), junior, " bowyere." To Aubin A.D.
and Richard his sons his tenement, in the parish of All Hallows
de Garseherche; remainder in default of heirs to charitable uses.
The residue of his goods after payment of his debts to be divided
between Johanna his wife ;ind his aforesaid sons in equal portions.
No date. Roll 55 (34).
Monday the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [30 July].
Porbour (HENRY LE), of the parish of S. Brigid de Fletestret.
To William his son one mark annual quitrent of a tenement in
the said parish of S. Brigid. To Juliana, Margery, and Matilda
his daughters his term in the said tenement. No date.
Roll 55 (45).
Monday next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle [35 July],
Marescal (Joux LE) de Straham, 1 oriundus de Bernyngham,
cit i/en o London, residing in the parish of S. John upon Walbrok.
To Juliana his wife all his tenements in the said parish of
S. John for life, subject to the annual payment of five marks for
the maintenance of a chantry in the said parish church ; remainder
to Johanna his daughter and to the child with which he suspects
his said wife to be enceinte. Bequest of forty pence annual rent
for maintenance of wax in the said parish church. No date.
Roll 55 (47).
Lucas (JOHN, son of JOHN). To Luke and John his sons, and
to Johanna his daughter, in successive tail, the reversion of a
tenement in the parish of S. Michael de la Crokedelane after the
decease of Margery, the testator's mother ; also the reversion of
tenements in the parish of S. Leonard de Estchep after the
decease of Johanna, the testator's wife ; remainder to Adam his
brother. Also to his said daughter Johanna in tail a rent of a
tenement called " Litelcaponhors " in Candelwikstrete, at the
corner of Abecherchelane, in the parish of S. Mary de Abecherche ;
remainders to the aforesaid Luke and John. His tenement in
the town of Lenne a to be sold, and the proceeds to go to his
(laughter Johanna. To Johanna his wife one third part of all his
movable goods by way of dower ; one moiety of the residue
1 Or Stradham. | * Lynn, co. Norfolk.
324 CALENDAR OF HILLS,
A.D. being divided among his children, and the other devoted to pious
1887< uses. No date. Roll 55 (48).
Monday next after Feast of Translation of S. Edward [_13 Oct.'].
Pulham (NiCHOLAA DP;). To Thomas and Gregory her cousins-
german her house and rent in Tharnistrate, parish of S. Michael.
To Johanna her sister, a nun of Clerkenwell, certain rents for life ;
remainder to Nicholaa, daughter of the said Gregory. To Henry,
son of John atte Gate, sixteen shillings rent in the parish of
S. Mary de Abbecherg, 1 and the reversion of twenty shillings rent
in Thamisestret after the decease of Alice her sister. To Manekyn,
son of John atte Gate, rents in the parish of S. Leonard de
Estchep. To Johanna Forester rents in the parish of S. Mary
at Billingesgate. Dated at Clerkenwell Monastery, A.D. 1327.
Roll 55 (57).
Speresholt (WILLIAM DE). His tenement in the parish of
S. Mary de Aldermaricherch to be sold to pay his defets, Alice
his wife being preferred as purchaser. Also to his said wife
tenements in Fletestreet in the parish of S. Brigid, and in the
vill of Henlee, for life ; remainder to John his son, and in default
of heirs to pious uses. A tenement in the parish of S. Michael
Queenhithe to be sold for pious uses in the event of Emma and
Juliana, daughters of Peter Cosyn and Hawysia, wife of the same
and daughter of the testator, dying without heirs. Dated London,
Sunday next after the Feast of S. Michael [29 Sept.], A.D. 1326.
Roll 55 (58).
Stratford (CUSTANCE DE). To Edmund her son in tail all
her tenements in London ; and in default of heirs the same
to be sold, and ten pounds of the proceeds to be given by his
executors towards the bells of the aforesaid (sic) church, and
the residue devoted to pious uses for the good of the souls of John
de Stratford, her late husband, and others. Dated London, Friday
next after the Feast of the Assumption of V. Mary [15 Aug.],
1 Edward III. [A.D. 1327]. Koll 55 (59).
Atte Belhous (WALTER). To Margery his daughter the rever-
sion of a house in the parish of S. Audoen 2 after the decease
1 S. Mary Abchurch. | S. Owen or Ewin within Newgate.
COURT OP I1USTINU, LONDON. 325
of Olive his wife; remainder in default of heirs to Roger his A.D.
son. Dated Ijondon, Wednesday the morrow of S. Dunstan
[19 May], A.D. 1327. Roll 55 (60).
Pecche ((TILES). To Sir Robert de Hagham, Knt., tene-
ments in the parishes of S. Dionisius de Grascherch, S. Mary de
Fanchirch, and S. Sepulchre for the lifetime of Margaret Dyne,
wife of Robert Morny. Dated Chiggewell, Sunday next before
the Feast of the Exaltation of H. Cross [14 Sept.], A.D. 1327.
Roll 55 (65).
Cambhou (ISABELLA, daughter of WILLIAM DE). Houses in
the parish of S. Margaret de Lotheburi to be sold for pious and
charitable uses. Dated London, Saturday next before the Feast
of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July], A.D. 1327. Roll 55 (66).
Barber (THOMAS LE), of the parish of S. Dunstan West.
To Avice his wife his tenement in the said parish for life;
remainder to Andrew his son, and in default of heirs to pious
uses. Dated London, the Feast of S. Dionisius [9 Oct.], A.D. 1327.
Roll 55 (67).
Passelee (EDMCND DE). To Margaret his wife and Robert his
son, and the heirs of the said Robert, all his messuages in the City
of London. Dated " Yetinge," Monday next before the Feast of
S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.], A.D. 1327. Roll 55 (68).
Monday the Feast of All Souls [3 Nov.'].
In-the-Lane (ADAM). To Albreda his wife his tenement in
the parish of S. Mary de Fancherch for life ; remainder to
Alice his god-daughter, 1 daughter of Maurice Turgis. Dated
London, Friday next before the Feast of S. Michael [29 Sept.],
1 Edward III. [A.D. 1327]. Roll 55 (79).
Adryan (ROBERT). To John his son his messuage in the lane
and parish of S. Michael de Candelwykstret. To Cristina his
wife certain rents and all his messuages and selds in the vill of
Henlee for life ; remainders to the aforesaid John, and to Matilda,
Isabella, and Alice his daughters. To Hugh his nephew a seld in
1 filiala.
326 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. the said vill ; and to Isolda de Ewelme the land and " sutfeld "
1327 ' which he had received from her. Dated London, Monday next
after the Feast of S. Faith, Virgin [6 Oct.], A.D. 1327.
Koll 55 (80).
Gartone (Huun DE). To Agnes his wife two hundred marks
sterling or her dower at her election. To each of his children
sizty pounds sterling, the same to be delivered to some trust-
worthy merchant or merchants to trade therewith until the
said children become of marriageable age, security being given
for a faithful account to be rendered quarterly to his
executors. To Thomas, Hugh, and John his sons, and
Johanna his daughter, in several tail, rents and tenements in
the parishes of S. Benedict Shorhog, S. Brigid de Fletestrete,
S. Peter the Less, S. Mary Magdalen de le Fishstrete, &c., with
cross remainders. To Katherine his daughter a shop in the
parish of S. Nicholas Shambles, and to Alice de Gartone, relict of
William de Gartone, a tenement in the parish of S. Alphege near
Crupilgate, for their lives. Dated London, Sunday the vigil of
S. Bartholomew [24 Aug.], A.D. 1327.
As to the tenement in the parish of S. Nicholas Shambles there
came John le Kyng, who put his claim t-hereou.
Roll 55 (82).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Martin [11 Nov.'].
Pappeworth (WALTER DE). To Alice his wife two messuages
in the parish of S. Andrew in Estchep, wherewith to pay his
debts if necessary, and his leasehold interest in lands " de la
Hall." Certain rents at the corner of S. Nicholas Lane towards
Candelwykstret to be devoted to the maintenance of a chantry
in the church of S. Martin Orgar ; and other rents in the said
parish of S. Andrew de Estchep to the maintenance of a chantry
in the church of S. Mary in the parish of " Sonde." 1 Dated
Pappeworth, Friday before the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist
[18 Oct.], A.D. 1327. Roll 55 (85).
Monday the Feast of S. Clement, Pope [23 Nov.].
Mordone (GILBERT DE). To Mabel his wife houses and shops
1 Possibly Sandy, co, Beds.
COURT OF HUdTINU, LONDON. 327
in Thamistret in the parish of S. Michael de la Crokedelane for
life ; remainder to pious uses. No date. Roll 55 (87).
Monday tfie Vigil of Feast of Conception of V. Mary [8 Dec.'].
Adryan (THOMAS, son of PETER). Certain rents in the^parish
of S. Antonin to be devoted to the maintenance of a chantry in
the said parish church near Sopereslane. 1 Dated Grauntebrigge,
Monday the Feast of S. Edmund, Confessor [20 Nov.], A.D.
132 7. Roll 55 (89).
Lightfot (WILLIAM). To Sabine his wife the custody of
Nicholas his son and of Henry her brother, together with the
rents coming to the said Nicholas after his decease. Dated
London, XIV. Kalends of June [19 May], A.D. 1326.
Roll 55 (90).
Stebbenhuth (ROBERT DE). To Walter his son a tenement in
the parish of S. Mary de Fancherch ; remainder in default of heirs
to Agnes his daughter, wife of William le Redere ; remainder to
pious uses. Dated London, Saturday next before the Feast of
S. Martin, Bp. [11 Nov.], A.D. 1327. Roll 55 (91).
Fulham (GREGORY DE). His house and shops in Wendegose-
lane to be sold to pay his debts, &c. To Nicholaa his daughter
his shop in Breggestret. Probate taken by Matilda his wife and
Thomas his brother, executors. Dated London, Saturday next
after the Feast of S. Leonard [6 Nov.], A.D. 1327.
Roll 55 (92).
Burdeyn (ROBERT). To John his son in tail rents and tene-
ments in the parishes of S. Alban de Wodestret, S. Michael de
Hoggenelane de Wodestrete, and S. Mary de Stanyngelane ;
remainder to Walter and Thomas his sons in tail by equal
portions. Similarly to the said Walter rents and tenements in
the parishes of S. Alphege within Crupulgate and S. Michael
aforesaid, with remainders over to the said John and Thomas;
and to the said Thomas tenements and rents in the parishes of
S. Botolph without Aldresgate and S. Michael aforesaid, together
1 A marginal note states that this on Monday the morrow of S. Lucia [13
trMamriit \\as proved and proclaimed Dec.], the year aforesaid,
in the Hasting held for Pleas of Land
328 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A D - with a shop in the parish of S. Mary Magdalen de Milkstret,
with remainders over to the said John and Walter. To Emma
his wife for life rents and tenements in S. Laurence Lane in the
parish of S. Mary le Bow ; remainder to his aforesaid sons. Dated
London, Monday next after the Feast of S. John ante portam
Latinam [6 May], A.D. 1325. Eoll 55 (93).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of 8. Lucia, Virgin \13 Dec.].
Chambre (JOHN DE LA). Also to John, son of the same (sic),
his godson, twenty shillings annual rent of a tenement at S.
Augustine's Grate for life. To Edmund his nephew his house in
the parish of H. Trinity the Less for life, for the maintenance of
chantries and wax in the said church for the good of his soul and
the souls of Margery his late wife, Walter his father, and Avelina
his mother. To John his firstborn son in tail a tenement in the
parish of S. Augustine near S. Paul's Church ; remainder to pious
uses. ' To Johanna, wife of Robert le Hattere, and their nine
children, shops and the tenement wherein she dwells, called " le
Meire," in the parish of Staningcherche, for their lives ; remainder
to charitable uses. His tenements in the parishes of S. Sepulchre
without Neugate, S. Mary de Apecherchelane, S. Dunstan
" byest," and elsewhere to be sold for pious uses. Dated London,
at his dwelling-house in the parish of H. Trinity the Less, Sunday
next before the Feast of S. Michael [29 Sept.], A.D. 1327.
Roll 55 (96).
Parys (ROGER DE). To Juliana his wife his messuage in
Fletestrete for life ; remainder to John his son and Helena his
daughter as joint tenants in tail ; remainder to pious uses.
Dated Fletestret in the parish of S. Dunstan West, Thursday next
before the Feast of S. Edmund, King and Martyr [20 Nov.],
1 Edward III. [A.D. 1327]. Roll 55 (100).
1327-8. Monday next after the Feast of S. Hilary \_13 Jan.'].
Bacheler (DIONISIA). Her tenements in the parish of S. Mar-
garet, Bridge Street, to be sold, and John, son of the afore-
said (sic) Alice her daughter, to have twenty marks of the proceeds,
and the residue to be distributed to pious and charitable uses.
Also her tenements in the parish of All Hallows de Berkynge-
COUHT OF HUSTINO, LOXDON. 329
cherch to be sold, and the proceeds distributed for the good of
her soul and the soul of John Bachelor, her late husband. D;itcil
London, Friday next before the Feast of S. Laurence, Martyr
[10 Aug.], A.D. 1327. Roll 55 (102).
Palmer (JAMES LE). To Sarah his wife for life lands, tene-
ments, and rents in the parishes of S. Martin within Ludgate,
S. Brigid de Fletestrete, S. Olave in la Oldeimverie, 1 and
S. (riles without Crupulgate ; remainder to Stephen, James,
William, and John his sons, Leticia, Johanna, and Cristina his
daughters. Also to his said wife his leasehold interest in the
manor of Kingesbery. Dated London, Monday the Feast of
S. Matthew, Apostle [21 Sept.], 1 Edward III. [A.D. 1327].
Roll 55 (103).
Chiggewell (ROBERT DE). To the Prior and Convent of the
Church of S. Bartholomew de West Smethefeld certain rents in
the parish of S. Nicholas de Coldabbey. All his rents and tene-
ments in the parishes of S. Mary Montenhaut, S. Mary de
Somersete, S. Nicholas Coldabbey, S. Peter the Less, S. John
Zakary, S. Andrew de Holebourne, and S. Matthew de Fridaystret
to be sold to pay his debts and fulfil his testament, the residue
being given to pious and charitable uses. Dated London, Friday
next after the Feast of S. Lucia [13 Dec.], A.D. 1327.
Roll 55 (104).
ANNO 2 EDWARD III.
Monday the Feast of the Conversion of S. Paul \%5 Jan.].
Gunthorp (BARTHOLOMEW DE). To Hamo de Chiggewell for
life a solar with easements and appurtenances in a lane called
" Bowelane " in the parish of S. Michael de Paternostercherche ;
remainder to Robert de Barsham and Margaret, wife of the same.
Dated London, 16 September, A.D. 1327. Roll 56 (12).
Monday next after Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.~\.
Tylly (PiiiLir). His tenement in the parish of S. Giles with-
out Crupulgate to be sold after the decease of Roysia his wife.
If sold in her lifetime she is to have a moiety of the proceeds.
1 OM Jewrv.
330 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Dated London, Monday next after the Feast of S. Hilary
1387 -' [13Jan.],A.D. 1327. Roll 56 (20).
Piper (ROBERT). His tenement in the parish of S. Margaret
de Lothebury to be sold to pay his debts and fulfil his last will.
Dated London, Thursday next before the Feast of S. Luke,
Evangelist [18 Oct.], A.D. 1327. Roll 56 (21).
Loue (WILLIAM), " forbour." To Cristina his wife his tenement
in the parish of S. Martin Pomer in Ismongerlane for life ;
remainder to pious uses. Bequests towards the maintenance of
a chantry in the said parish church, and of the Conduit of London
opposite the church of S. Thomas de Aeon. To Cristina, daughter
of John Neweman, and to Thomas her brother rents in the parish
of S. Benedict at Grarscherch and houses in the parish of
S. Leonard at Estchep. To John Orraunt, tanner, brother of his
aforesaid wife, rents at the corner of Fynkeslane. 1 To the
rectors of churches in London and their successors for their
common pittance forty pence annual rent in Lombardestrete,
parish of S. Edmund the King. Dated London, the vigil of the
Assumption of V. Mary [15 Aug.], A.D. 1327. Roll 56 (22).
Monday the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra [2% Feb.'].
Dorkinge (ROBERT DE). To Idonia his wife all his lands, tene-
ments, and rents whatsoever in London for life ; remainder to
Alianora their daughter, and in default of heirs to pious uses.
Dated London, Monday in Easter week, A.D. 1324.
Roll 56 (26).
Hanekyn (JOHN) de Lestuues. 2 To Matilda his wife land and
houses in the parish of All Hallows de Berkyngcherche. Dated
Suthwerk, Wednesday next before the Feast of S. Valentine,
Martyr [14 Feb.], A.D. 1327.
Whereupon came the said Matilda and renounced the t'ee in the
said land and houses so left to her, and claimed only a freehold.
And it was granted.
Roll 56 (27).
Istelworth (GILBERT DE). To Johanna his wife a portion of
1 Finch Lane. i of ill fame, situate on Bankside, South-
2 I.e., the Stews, or licensed houses wnrk.
COURT OF HUSTIXU, LONDON. 331
his dwelling-house in the parish of S. Benedict atte Wodewharf A.D.
for life in lieu of dower, otherwise the legacy to be void ; and to
Haino le Fraunceys, his kinsman, the other portion for life 5
remainder to Johanna his daughter. To Roger his son in tail his
tenement in the parish of S. Michael Queenhithe ; remainder to
pious uses. Dated London, Saturday next before the Feast of
Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.], A.D. 1327. Roll 56 (32).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. Gregory, Pope [1-2 March].
Chiggewell (THOMAS DE), cordwainer. Bequest of rents in the
parishes of S. Mildred in the Poultry and S. Mary de Colcherch
for pious uses in the church of S. Margaret aforesaid (sic), where
his body shall be buried, and in the said church of S. Mary de
Colcherch, for the good of his soul and the souls of Agatha
his wife and others. Dated London, 6 February, A.D. 1327.
Roll 56 (41).
Heyroun (JOHN). To Margaret his daughter a tenement in
the churchyard of S. Antonin. Mention made of John his son
and of Johanna his daughter, wife of Hugh de Grertone. Dated
London, Thursday next before the Feast of S. Hilary [13 Jan.]
A.D. 1325. Roll 56 (42).
Monday the Feast of S. Mark, Evangelist [25 April], A.D.
Bogeys (JOHN). To Cecilia his wife his tenement in the parish
of S. Peter upon Cornhill for life ; remainder to Cristina his
daughter, and in default of heirs to pious uses. Dated London,
Tuesday next after the Feast of the Exaltation of H. Cross
[14 Sept.], A.D. 1327. Roll 56 (49).
Tovy (WILLIAM). To Juliana his wife for life a tenement in
the parish of S. Stephen upon Walebrok by way of dower ;
remainder to pious uses for the good of his soul and the souls
of Isabella his late wife and others. To Alice his daughter houses
in the same parish ; remainder in default of heirs to pious uses.
To the work of London Bridge two shillings. Dated London,
Monday the morrow of the Conception of the V. Mary [8 Dec.],
A.D. 1327. Roll 56 (50).
332 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
AD. Overee (\VALTEK). To Cecilia his wife for life his tenement
1328 ' in Conynghoplane in the parish of S. Mildred in the Poultry;
remainder to John his son and Roysia his daughter in successive
tail ; remainder to the maintenance of two chantries in the
aforesaid parish church, and other pious uses. Dated London,
Wednesday next before Easter [3 April], A.D. 1328.
Roll 56 (51).
Appelby (ALBREDA DE). Her dwelling-house to be sold for
pious uses. Houses which Johanna, relict of William her son,
occupied within and without the Bar to be devoted to the
maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Sepulchre without
Neugate for the good of her soul and the souls of Koger de Ely,
her husband, and others. To Emma, daughter of Adam de
Drayton, a shop in the lane called " Hosiereslane " inhabited by
" Baroun " (sic). Dated London, Friday next after the Feast of
S. Ambrose, Bp. [4 April], A.D. 1328. Roll 50 (52).
Hales (THOMAS DE). To John his son and to Thomas le Koo
divers rents and tenements in the parish of S. Andrew [Castle
Baynard ?] ; remainder to pious and charitable uses. Dated
London, Monday the morrow of S. Valentine [14 Feb.], A.D. 1327.
Roll 56 (54).
Gaugeur (HENRY LE). To Juliana his wife two cellars, a little
hall, a locutorium called " parlour," a chamber with a chimney,
together with a privy (cloaca) and an alley underneath the
cellar leading thereto, a chamber called " bedchambre," and
other appurtenances in the parish of S. Michael Paternoster-
cherch, for life ; remainder as to one moiety to Juliana his
daughter, and as to the other to pious uses. Dated London,
Tuesday next after the Feast of S. Katherine, Virgin [25 Nov.],
A.D. 1324. Roll 56 (55).
Monday the Morrow of Feast of SS. Philip and James [1 May}.
Huberd (WILLIAM), minter. To Mabel bis wife and Robert
their son all his tenements in the parish of S. Botolph without
Aldresgate ; remainder in default of heirs in trust for sale, and
ten pounds out of the proceeds to go to the fabric of S. Mary's
Chapel in the parish church, twenty pounds for making a gate
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 333
at " la barbecane " without Aldresgate and for repairing the high- A-D.
way there, and the remainder to pious uses. Dated London,
Saturday the vigil of Palm Sunday [27 March], A.D. 1328.
Roll 56 (58).
Austyn (ROBERT), baker. His tenements in the parishes of
S. Michael de Candelwykstrete and S. Margaret de Breggestret
to be sold to pay his debts, and Philip Lucas to be preferred
as purchaser. Dated Saturday in Easter week, 2 Edward III.
[A.D. 1328]. Roll 56 (65).
Lambyn (WILLIAM). To Margery his wife a tenement in the
parish of S. Magnus in Thames Street for life ; remainder to
Edmund his son, charged with an annual rent to Robert his son.
To Thomas and Edward his sons houses and shops in the parishes
of S. Margaret de Breggestret and S. Magnus the Martyr in
Bridge Street. To the work of London Bridge two shillings.
Dated London, Thursday next after the Feast of S. Valentine
[14 Feb.], A.D. 1327. Roll 56 (66).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Dunstan [19 May],
Redynge (JOHN DE), cordwainer. To Agnes his wife for life
during widowhood a tenement in the parish of S. Martin in
Ismongerlane ; remainder upon her death or marriage to Richard
de Gaunt, tailor, on payment of sixty pounds sterling to his
executors ; otherwise the same to be sold, and a portion of the
proceeeds to be devoted to the maintenance of a chantry in
the above parish church. Dated London, Tuesday next after the
Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.], A.D. 1327.
Roll 56 (75).
Le Neue (WILLIAM), " fourbour." To Alice his wife a tene-
ment at the corner of Bredstret for life ; remainder to Thomas
his son and Elena his daughter in successive tail ; remainder
to pious uses in the churches of All Hallows de Bredstret and
S. Stephen de Colemanstret. Dated Monday the Feast of
S. Andrew, Apostle [30 Nov.], A.D. 1327. Roll 56 (76).
Monday the Moi'rmv of the Fea&t of H. Trinity [29 May],
Wolde (WILLIAM DE). To Isabella his wife all his tenements
334
CALKNDAK OF WILLS,
A.D.
1328.
in the parish of S. Matthew in Fridaystrete for life ; remainders
over to Margaret de Dokesworth, and William and Thomas, sons
of the said Margaret, in tail ; remainder to John de Wolde, his
nephew, charged with keeping his obit in the said parish church
and providing food and drink for thirty poor people. Also to the
said Margaret, William, and Thomas all his tenements in the
parish of S. Benedict at Garscherche, charged with the main-
tenance of a chantry in the said parish church. Dated London,
Saturday next before the Feast of S. Thomas, Apostle [21 Dec.],
2 Edward III. [A.D. 1328]. 1
Proclamation being made according to custom, there came Robert
de El}', fishmonger, and put his claim upon a messuage and shop in
Fridaistrete, which claim is more fully enrolled in the Rolls of Pleas
("of Land] 2 on the Monday aforesaid.
Eoll 56 (85).
Prouwyk or Frowyk (ROGER DE), goldsmith. To Idonia his
wife all his houses and rents in the City of London, with the ex-
ception of his principal house in the parish of S. Olave near the
Tower, for life. To John de Perndon and Cecilia, wife of the
same, the reversion of a tenement at Ebbegate in the parish of
S. Laurence de Candelwykstrete. To Richard de Rammeseye all
his houses opposite the church of S. Olave near the Tower in
tail, with remainder to the aforesaid John and Cecilia in tail ;
remainder to pious uses. Also to John Turk in tail a tenement
in the said parish of S. Olave, with similar remainder. His
1 There must be some mistake here
as to the date.
2 Roll No. L. ; where the said Robert
de Ely is-recorded to have claimed the
said messuage by virtue of a deed and
feoftment of one Thomas de Heyward
de Ledrede, executor of Henry de
Asshestede, who was executor of John
de Hakeburn, ironmonger, who anno
23 Edward I. devised the same to
Isabella his then wife for life, with
remainder in trust for sale. On the
other hand, Margaret de Dokesworth
said that the testator died seised of the
aforesaid tenement, and left it to his
wife for life, with remainder to the
aforesaid Margaret and to her children as
above, and claimed execution. Cur. ad.
vult. At a subsequent court Robert de
Ely appeared, but the aforesaid Mar-
garet came not, &c. The rolls were
examined at the said Robert's request
for the testament of the said John de
Hakeburn, which was found enrolled
in the Busting held on Monday next
before the Feast of Apostles Simon and
Jude [28 Oct.], anno 23 Edward I. (vid.
sup., p. 121), and it confirmed the state-
ment made by the aforesaid Robert. It
was therefore ordered by the Court that
no execution should issue as to the said
messuage, and that the said Robert
should go without a day.
3 He appears to have made another
will in the same year, leaving money
for the maintenance of the fabrics of
the churches of S. Mary at Harrow,
8. Olave by the Tower of London, S. Mary
at Reslepe, and S. John the Baptist at
Pinner, as well as to Idonia his wife
and others (Historical MSS. Commis-
sion, Ninth Report, p. 46 b).
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 335
principal house in the said parish to be sold for pious uses. A.D.
K.-itcd Nones of April [5 April], A.D. 1328. Roll 56 (88).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. Barnabas \11 June],
Sterre (ROGER). To Matilda his daughter the reversion of
all his tenements in (lie parish of S. Michael del Crokedelane
after the decease of Matilda his mother, together with divers
chattels, comprising a savenape, 1 a chest, a forcer, 2 a coronal, and
a garland of "perles" with silk streamers (flammis sericis). To
Stephen de Yeddinge the reversion of a shop in the parish of
S. Magnus ; remainder to Matilda his daughter, charged with the
maintenance of a chantry in the said parish church. Dated
London, 15 April, A.D. 1328. Roll 56 (95).
Sterre (MATILDA). To John Lambyn, chaplain, for life a
tenement called " le brodegate " in S. Michael's Lane in the
parish of S. Michael del Crokedelane, so that he celebrate in the
said parish church for the good of her soul and the souls of
Robert her late husband and others. After his decease the
same to remain to the rector and two parishioners of the said
parish to provide a chaplain therewith. Dated London, 15 April,
*" 13 28. Roll 56 (96).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [0 July].
Edelmeton (ROGER DE). To Emma his wife two shops in
Wenda3eneslane in the parish aforesaid (sic) for life; remainder
to Imayna his daughter. To Johanna his daughter certain other
shops in the said lane and parish. No date. Roll 56 (101).
Combe (.WILLIAM DE). To Isabella his daughter in tail the
reversion of a cellar and solar in the parish of All Hallows at
the Hay in Heywharflane after the decease of Sarah his wife;
remainder to Simon and Henry his sons. To Marion and
Margery his daughters a similar reversion of houses in the same
parish; remainder in default of heirs to the said Simon and
Henry. Dated Saturday next before the Feast of S. Valentine
[14 Feb.], A.D. 1327. Roll 56 (102).
1 Or sanap, a kind of napkin. | A strong box.
336 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Kent (ELIANORA DE). To John her son a tenement in Flete-
1828 ' strete in the parish of S. Brigid, charged with the maintenance
of a chantry in the said parish church. Dated London, the Feast
of S. Peter in Cathedra [22 Feb.], A.D. 1327. Roll 56 (103).
Martyn (ANDREW) de Tindale. 1 To Alice his wife a tene-
ment and shop in the aforesaid (sic) parish of All Hallows, also
ten shops in the parish of H. Trinity and a tenement in Marte-
lane towards the Tower in the parish of S. Olave, for life ;
remainder to Alice their daughter. His tenement at Aldresgate
to be sold for pious uses. Dated London, 13 April, 2 Edward III.
[A.D. 1328]. Roll 56 (112).
Monday next be/we the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [IS Oct.'].
Herlawe (WALTER DE). To Agnes his daughter divers specific
chattels and the whole of his stock in the parish of Eppinge in
co. Essex. To Johanna his wife his tenement in the parish of All
Hallows by London Wall for life ; remainder to the said Agnes.
Dated London, Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke, Evan-
gelist [18 Oct.], A.D. 1327. Roll 50 (113).
Be it remembered that the chattels contained in the above testa-
ment are written before the tenements in the same.
Beauflour (JAMES). To Emma his wife all his lands, rents,
and tenements in the parish of S. Martin in the Vintry so long
as she remain unmarried, charged with the payment of five marks
annually towards the maintenance of a chantry in the said parish
church, and forty shillings annually to Alice Hardel for life.
After the decease or marriage of his said wife his mansion house
to remain to John his son, subject to a similar charge for a
chantry. To Hugh his son certain other tenements, subject to
the above annuity to Alice Hardel. To Thomas his son shops
near Thamistrate in the above parish ; and to Katherine his
daughter in tail a tenement in the same parish ; remainder to
William his son. Also to the said William tenements in Bedeford,
if the heirs of Sir Walter de Mollesworth decline to buy them.
Pecuniary and other legacies to John, James, William, Hugh, and
1 "Andrew de Tyndale" in margin.
COURT OF IIUSTINO, LONDON. 337
Thomas his sons, and to Isabella and Katherine bis daughters. A -D.
Dated London, 20 Sept., A.D. 1328. Roll 56 (114).
Myngi (\VAKY.N). To .Margaret his wife all his tenements and
rents in the parishes of S. Swythin de Candelwykstrete and
H. Mary Wolnoth for life; remainder to Robert and John his
sons and Margery his daughter in equal portions, with cross
remainders. In the event of them all dying without issue, the
s: i! in; to be sold for the maintenance of a chantry. Dated London,
Friday next before the Feast of the Assumption of V. Mary
[15 Aug.], A.D. 1328. Roll 56 (116).
Lsyre (WILLIAM DE). To Isabella his daughter his brewhouse
and rents in the parish of S. Stephen de Colmanstrete, also
rents in the parish of All Hallows the Less upon the Cellars in
Thainistret, for life ; remainder to Idonia her daughter. Dated
London, 6 April, A.D. 1328. Roll 56 (117).
Foleham (THOMAS DE). To Sir Hugh de Weston, his chaplain,
for life the tenement in Breggestrete wherein his father formerly
lived in the parish of S. Magnus the Martyr, and a shop opposite
the house tenanted by Andrew Horn ; l remainder to pious uses.
To Henry his nephew, son of John atte Gate, his tenement
near London Bridge wherein Thomas Drinkewater used to live,
charged with the payment of one third of its rent to Johanna
his sister, a nun of Clerkenwell. Also to Johanna his niece,
sister of the said Henry, and to Johanna la Forester certain
rents in the said parish of S. Magnus. Dated London, Tuesday
the vigil of S. Bartholomew, A.D. 1328.
Whereupon came Thomas, son of Gregory de Foleham, who was
under age, and put his claim by his guardian Matilda, wife of the
said Gregory, upon the tenement near London Bridge called
" Drinkcwaterostaverne," &c.
Roll 56 (119).
Edmund (NICHOLAS) de Renham. To Johanna, Katherine,
Margery, and Rayna his daughters in tail all the tenements which
1 Fishmonger, of Bridge Street, and I City of London, of whom more here-
eminent lawyer, who for some time i alter in a note to his will, enrolled
filled the office of Chamberlain of the | infra, p. 344.
VOL. I. /.
A.D.
1328.
338 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
he acquired from William le Sautryour 1 in Ismongernelane and
Cattestrete 1 in London, with cross remainders, and further
remainder to Edmund and Thomas his sons. His shops and
houses in Ealdefisshstrate in the parish of S. Nicholas Coldabbey
to be sold, and sixty shillings of the proceeds to be given to
Thomas de Itesham, rector of the said parish church, for
oblations and tithes not paid, and if dead the same to be given
to the poor of the said parish. Dated 8 November, 20 Edward II.
[A.D. 1326]. Roll 5G (120).
Bloxham (JoiiN DE). His tenement called "Gladewynes-
house " in Thamysestret to be sold for pious uses. Dated
Saturday next after the Feast of S. Giles [1 Sept.], A.D. 1328.
Eoll 56 (121).
Rys (THOMAS). To Amy the daughter of William le Parkier
de Sampford, and to William, John, and Thomas, sons of the
said William, a shop and rents in Chepe for their lives; re-
mainder to pious uses. Dated London, Friday next after the
Feast of the Nativity of our Lady [8 Sept.], A.D. 1328.
Whereupon came Richard de Aumbresbury and Andrew de
Sechford and put their claims.
Eoll 56 (122).
Dacres (Jons). To Eobert de Castevene and Matilda, wife of
the same, all his rent in Fridaynstrete in the parish of S. Margaret.
Certain lands and tenements in his possession to be delivered up
to William Markaunt de Wellus without opposition. Dated
Tuesday next before the Feast of the Nativity of V. Mary
[8 Sept.], A.D. 1328. Eoll 56 (123).
Russel (ADAM). To William his son his tenement in the
parish of S. Michael la Crokedelane in Thamistrate, except twenty
shillings annual quitrent which he leaves to Paul le Botiller and
Amicia, wife of the same, his sister. Walter de Mordon appointed
guardian to his said son. Dated London, Thursday next before
the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July], 2 Edward III.
[A.D. 1328]. Eoll 56 (124).
1 A William le Sautreour (player on
the psaltery) appears in 1304 as min-
strel of Margaret, Queen of England
(Letter- Book U, folio 132 b).
COURT OF HUSTINU, LONDON. 339
Refham 1 (RICHER DE), Knt. To Johanna his wife tenements A D -
in flic ]>iirislies of S. Peter <le Wodestret and S. Mary Magdalen
dc .Milksf i-ctc for life, charged with the payment of ten shillings
iiniiiially to the nuns of Kellebourne and half a mark for the
maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Antonin ;
remainder to John de Ifi'l'luim, his son. Also to his said wife
for life the seld called " Whitawyeresselde," with shops, &c., in
the parish of S. Mary de Colchirch, together with various
tenements and shops in Chepe and in Ismongerlane, and
in the parishes of S. Pancras, S. Alphege within Bisshopes-
gate (sic), S. Botolph without Alegate, All Hallows de
Berkingeoherah, All Hallows at the Hay, S. Michael Pater-
noaterchirch, and elsewhere; remainder to his said son John.
All the tenements which he acquired from Sir Henry de Laci,
late Earl of Lincoln, in the parishes of S. Stephen Colemanstrete
and S. .Michael de Bassieshawe, to be sold to pay his debts. His
said wife to hold all the aforesaid tenements so long as she remain
unmarried, and maintain the aforesaid John his son and Margaret,
wife of the same, and their children, with food and clothing. If
she marry she is to take but one third of the same by way of
dower, the other two thirds remaining to the aforesaid John and
Margaret and to Richer their son and all their other children.
Dated London, Wednesday next after the Feast of the Assump-
tion of V. Mary [15 Aug.], A.D. 1328. Roll 56 (125).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.~\.
Vaus (JOHN DE), dyer. To Agnes his wife his hall in Shite-
bournelane in the parish of S., Mary de Abecherch for life ;
remainder to John his son and Alice his daughter. Also seven
years of the term of service of his apprentice John, the
residue being remitted. Dated London, Saturday next before
the Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.], A.D. 1327.
Roll 56 (132).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Martin \_11 Nov.],
Berkhamsted (HUGH DE). To Matilda his wife houses and
1 A mercer and alderman, but of
\vh:it ward uncertain. He served the
office of Sheriff in 1298-9, and that of
Mavor in 1310-11.
340 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. shops in the parish of S. Stephen in Colemanstret for life;
i23 ' remainder to Matilda his daughter. Also to William his son in
tail the reversion of houses in the same street and parish ;
remainder to pious uses. To the work of London Bridge six-
pence. Dated London, Sunday the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra
[22 Feb.], A.D. 1326. Roll 56 (142).
Monday the Vigil of the Feast of S. Nicholas [6 Dec.].
Balsham (GILBERT DE). His tenement in the parish of
S. Michael de Bassieshawe to be sold to fulfil his testament.
Certain rents in the parish of S. Andrew de Holebourne without
the bar of Pourte Pole 1 also to be sold for the maintenance of
his children, &c. Dated London, Wednesday next after the Feast
of Annunciation of V. Mary [25 March], A.D. 1328.
Roll 56 (145).
Rofot (JOHN). To Matilda his wife his tenement at Alegate
for life ; remainder to William his kinsman (cognatus). Dated
Thursday, the vigil of Apostles Simon and Jude [28 Oct.],
A.D. 1328. Roll 56 (148).
Brangwayn (THOMAS). To Johanna and Katherine his
daughters jointly and severally his tenement in the parish of
S. Martin de Oteswich, the said daughters to be in the ward-
ship of Margaret his wife until they come of age. Dated London,
Wednesday next after the Feast of S. Valentine [14 Feb.],
A.D. 1327. Eoll 56 (149).
Toutheby (GILBERT DE). To William and John his sons all
his houses in Fletstrete for life or until advancement to some
ecclesiastical benefice ; remainder to Robert and Gilbert his sons
for life or until similar advancement ; remainder over. Also to
the said Robert and Gilbert all his houses in the city of Lincoln
on the same conditions. Dated Sunday the Feast of S. Luke,
Evangelist [18 Oct.], A.D. 1327. Roll 56 (153).
Evenefeld (THOMAS DE), pepperer. To Thomas and John his
sons and Johanna his daughter ten marks respectively. To the
1 See note svpra, p. 48.
COUKT OV IIUSTINli, LONDON. 341
work of London Bridge twenty shillings. To Johanna his wife. A.D.
hou-es in the parish of All Hallows de Bredstrete and in Basing-
lano in the parish of S. .Mildred de Bredstrete for life. To his
aforesaid daughter the reversion of certain tenements in the
parish of S. Antonin after the decease of his wife. To Thomas
his son tenements in the parish of S. Botolph without Aldresgate,
and rents in the parish of ,S. Peter de Manecroft in Norwich. To
John his son a tenement in Tornebastonlane 1 in the parish of
S. Mary de Aldennai icherch, and also his term in a tenement in
the parish of S. Michael de Bassieshawe. To Andrew Aubree his
leasehold interest in a tenement, held under Richard le Chaucer
and Mary his wife and Thomas her son, 2 near Sopereslane in the
parish of S. Antonin. Dated London, Saturday next after the
Feast of S. Edward, King [13 Oct.], A.D. 1328.
Also the said testator by a codicil gave to Andrew Aubrey
a tenement in Bredstrete in the parish of All Hallows de Bred-
strete. Dated the day and year aforesaid. Roll 56 (155).
Yonge (JOHN LE). To Matilda his wife the remaining term of
service of John and Laurence his apprentices, and a house and
shop in the parish of S. Mary de Abbecherch for life by way of
<lo\\er; remainder to John, Henry, and William his sons, charged
with the maintenance of a chantry in the said parish church for
the space of four years after the decease of the said Matilda.
Also to his said sons in tail a brewhouse and other tenements in
C'andehvykstret and elsewhere in the same parish, with cross
remainders, and in default of issue to pious uses. Dated London,
Monday next before the Feast of S. Bartholomew, Apostle
[24 Aug.], 2 Edward III. [A.D. 1328]. Roll 56 (156).
Priour (KouKii).- Bequest of twelvepence annual rent for the
main! enance of wax in the church of S. Benedict Fynk. A tenement
and land in the parish of S. Benedict Fynk to be sold, and certain
pecuniary legacies to be paid to Robert his son and to Elena,
Luey, and Johanna his daughters; and of the residue one moiety
to go to Alice his wife, and the other for payment of his debts
1 Called in Stmv'.s d:iv " Turncliasc I a Hee note to the will of Richard le
!,n e " ( Bnrvey,' 'riiomsV ed., p. OJ). | Chaucer, enrolled infra, Koll 77 (59).
342 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. and fulfilment of his testament in manner aforesaid. Dated
London, 12 April, 2 Edward III. [A.D. 1328]. Boll 5G (157).
Monday the Vigil of the Feast of S. Lucia, Virgin [13 Dec.].
Bancquell (CECILIA DE). To Thomas her son rents in Catte-
strete in the parish of S. Laurence Jewry, charged with the
maintenance of wax in the chapel of S. Mary at S. Paul's, and
with certain payments to the friars of the Augustinian Order,
in whose house the body of Sir John de Banquell, 1 her husband,
lies buried; to the Prioress and nuns of S. Elena, London, to keep
their obits; and to Lucy her daughter, a nun of that order. To
John Felawe, her servant, in return for his services, two shops
in the parish of S. George de Estchep for life ; remainder to
the aforesaid Thomas her son. Dated London, Sunday next after
the Feast of the Translation of S. Thomas, Martyr [29 Dec.],
A.D. 1323. Boll 56 (1G8).
is2?-9 Monday next after the Feast of S. Hilary \13 Jan.~\.
Gloucestre (MASTER BICHARD DE). To his kinsman John de
Gloucestre a certain tenement. To Katherine, daughter of
Geoffrey de St. Alban, his house in Fridaistrete, near the church
of S. Margaret, for life; and to John her son a certain hall erected
on a stage over the street, together with a shop. To Nicholas,
son of the said Katherine, a tenement in the parish of S. Brigid
for life, except a portion sufficient for the maintenance of a chaplain
to celebrate for the good of his soul and the souls of others. The
reversion of all tenements in Fletestrete to remain to the fabric
of S. Paul's Church, for the Dean and Chapter to maintain a
chantry therewith, and in default the same to go to the Hospital
of the Virgin Mary without Bisshopesgate. The reversion of
a tenement in Fridaistrete to be devoted to the maintenance
of London Bridge, saving an annual rent of ten shillings left
to the lord of the manor of "Southalle Marreis" for the repair and
preservation of the walls of the Thames within the said manor,
with power to distrain for the same. Of the portion of his testa-
ment relating to S. Paul's Church and the Hospital of the Blessed
Virgin he appoints the priors for the time being of H. Trinity,
1 Alderman of Dowgate Ward, from whom Backwell or Blackwell Hall was named.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 343
London, and of S. Bartholomew to be executors; but of that A - D -
1828 9
portion which relates to London Bridge he appoints the Sheriffs
of London for the time being. Dated London, VIII. Kal. December
[24 Nov.], A.D. 1328.
The testament was delivered in the same Court of Common Pleas
to John, the testator's kinsman, executor of the same as to chattels,
by precept of the Mayor and Aldermen.
Roll 56 (169).
Gaitone or Gaytone (RICHARD DE). To John his son all his
tenements in the City and suburbs ; remainder to Henry and
Thomas his sons in successive tail ; remainder over to pious uses.
Dated within the close of the Abbey of Lesnes, 1 Wednesday next
before the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.], A.D. 1328.
Roll 56 (170).
Barber (THOMAS LE) de Suthwerk. To Beatrice his wife rents
in the parish of S. Michael Queenhithe for life. Bequests to
the work of London Bridge and to the repair of the highway
without the bar of Suthwerk. Dated Tuesday next after the
Feast of S. Michael [29 Sept.], A.D. 1328. Roll 56 (174).
Atte More (HENRY). To Idania his wife for life a tenement
in the parish of S. Michael in Wodestrete, and rents in the
parishes of All Hallows de Honylane, S. Peter de Wodestrete,
and S. Mildred in the Poultry, also in Eldefisshstreete ; remainder
to pious uses. All his houses at barbican without Aldresgate
in the parish of S. Botolph to be sold, and the proceeds distributed
among the poor of the Goldsmithery of London and others ; and
certain tenements in the parish of S. Nicholas Olof to be sold
for pious and charitable uses. Dated London, Thursday the vigil
of Apostles Simon and Jude [28 Oct.], A.D. 1328.
Roll 56 (175).
ANNO 3 EDWARD III.
Monday next before the Feast of 8. Mathias, Apostle [34 Feb.'].
Stauntone (HERVEY DE). A messuage in the parish of
S. Agnes within Aldresgate and the reversion of certain shops
to IK- sold. Dated 26 August, A.D. 1327. Roll 57 (1).
1 Co. Kent.
344
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
AD.
1328 9.
Horn 1 (ANDREW). To the. Chamber of the Guildhall of London
he leaves a great book, ' De Gestis Anglorurn,' wherein are con-
tained many useful things, and another book, 'De Veteribus
Legibus Anglie,' together with a book called < Bretoun '* and
a book called 'Speculum Justiciariorum '; 3 also a book com-
piled by Henry de Huntyngdon, and a book ' De Statutis
Anglie,' with many liberties and other matters touching the
City ; 4 the same to remain there for ever in the custody of the
1 A fishmonger of Bridge Street and
eminent lawyer. Elected Chamberlain
of the City of London in January, A.D.
1319-20, in which office he continued
till his death in 1328. His accounts as
l hamberlain up to Monday next after
the Feast of S. l.uke [18 Oct.], 2 Ed-
ward 111. [A.D. 1328], were rendered by
his executors and passed in August of
the following year.
3 A small French tract, supposed by
some to be no more than an abridgment
of Bracton's well-known work.
8 The testator himself is generally
supposed to have been the compiler of
the ' Mirror of Justices ' ( Heeve's ' Hist,
of Eng. Law,' bk. ii. p. 359). It was
originally written iu French, a printed
copy of which is preserved in the Guild-
hall Library with the following title :
" La Somme appelle Mirroir des Justices,
vel Speculum Justiciariorum. Factum
perAndream Home 1642." ]n the
tame library there is a translation of
" 'Ihe Mirrour of Justices, written origin-
ally in the Old French long before the
Conquest, and many things added by
Andrew Home," to which is also added
' The Diversity of Courts and their
Jurisdiction,' by \V. H., of Gray's Inn,
Ksq., London, 1768. Both these volumes
formerly belonged to W. T. Alchin,
Librarian to the Corporation.
1 Jt is difficult to identify any of these
manuscripts with those in the possession
of the Corporation at the present day.
Three of them, viz , Hritton, the 'Mirror
of Justices,' and the compilation by
Henry de Huntyngdon, are no longer
at the Guildhall, .hiley took some
pains to trace Horn's bequests to
the City ('Lib. Custum.,' Introd. pp. x-
xiv). He was of opinion that the great
book ' De Gestis Anglorum ' is identical
with a book called ' Uecordatorium ' or
'Liber Hegum Antiqiiormn' (mentioned
in a foot-note in the original MS. of
Liber Albus '), now forming portions
of the Guildhall 'Liber Custimmrum,'
and of the Cottonian MS. Claudius
D. II., pieserved in the British Museum ;
and that both the books denominated
'De Veteribus Legibus Arglie'and ' De
Statutis Aitglie ' are probably included
in a volume preserved at the Guildhall,
known as 'Liber Horn,' which is com-
posed of two or more distinct treatises.
It has an especial interest as containing
an early copy of the Laws of Oleron
concerning the judgments of the sea.
(Sree Introd. to ' Black Book of the
Admiralty,' edited for the Master of the
Bolls by bir Travers Twiss, U.C.L.,
pp. lix-lx.) On fol. ccvi, where a fresh
compilation of charters, statutes, &c.,
commences, there is an illuminated
frontispiece, containing the following
rubricated note : " Jste liber restat
Andree Horn piscenario London de
Breggestrete in quo continetur Carta et
alie consuetudities predicte Civitatis.
Et carta libertatis Anglie et statuta per
Henricum Kegem et per Edwardum
Kegem filium predicti Henrici edita
Quern fieri fecit Anno domini M. CCC.
XI. Et Anno regni Kegis Kdwardi filii
Hegis Edward! v'." On the same folio
the following coat of arms is painted in
proper heraldic tinctures, viz., Azure,
a saltire argent between three leopards'
heads or, and in base a luce hauriant of
the last. This seems to point to Horn's
trade as a fishmonger ; it is, however,
of a much later date than the manu-
script, and may with some reason be
attributed to the handiwork of Sir
Robert Cotton, who is known to have
lor g retained in his possession more
than one valuable book belonging to the
Corpoiation (among them being the
' Liber Uecordatorium ' just mentioned),
the pages of which he defaced liy
numerous heraldic qnatterings, chiefly
Ic vr.'itii'y his family pride.
COUHT OP HUbTl.NG, LONDON. 345
Chamberlain for the time being, who shall be answerable to the *- D -
aforesaid City l>y indenture. Also lie leaves to his brother, Sir
William 1 the Chaplain, the whole of his tenement in the parish
of S. .Magnus in Bruggwtnt for life, so that he provide a fitting
chaplain, to wit the same which Roger de Oxon' left in his
ie>iament, 2 to celebrate in the church of S. Magnus aforesaid for
the good of the souls of the said Roger, Isabella, wife of the same,
and of all the faithful departed ; remainder to William Doget, his
nephew, and in default of issue to Simon his brother, subject to
the payment of an annuity of ninepence per week to Cristina his
niece, and to Cristina Fifher, his servant, respectively. Also to
the said Sir William his brother his house at Estchep in the
parish of S. f^eonard for life; remainder to the aforesaid William
Doget and Simon. Remits to Maurice atte Hoke and Jordan de
Wnltham, his apprentices, the residue of their term of service.
Dated London, Sunday the Feast of S. Dionisius [9 Oct.],
A.D. 1328. Roll 57 (16).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope {12 March].
Hose (KSTMAR), butcher. To Cristina his wife his dwelling-
house. Dated London, Tuesday the vigil of S. Thomas, Apostle
[21 Dec.], A.D. 1328.
Whereupon came the said Cristina and claimed only a freehold,
and renounced the fee.
Roll 57 (17).
Mills or Milys (ROBERT). His dwelling-houses to be sold, and
ten pounds of the proceeds to be given to Sir John de Conyng-
tone and Hugh Madefrey respectively. Dated London, Wednes-
day the Feast of S. Thomas, Apostle [21 Dec.], 2 Edward III.
[A.D. 1328]. Roll 57 (18).
Redgrave (ADAM DK), brewer. A certain messuage to be sold
for maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Botolph. To
Beatrix his wife for life the messuage wherein he lived, and after
her decease the same to be sold for the maintenance of a chantry
in the said church. Dated London, Monday the Feast of
S. Stephen [26 Dec.], A.D. 1328. Roll 57 (19).
1 Hector of tlio church of Rcthcrhcthe I " Enrolled mtpra, p. 185.
(Kntliorliithr), ai.il urn- of his executors. |
A.D.
1329.
346 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Atte Brok (Jonx). To Matilda his wife certain tenements
1328 ~ 9 ' in the parish of S. Olave towards the Tower. Dated Leytone,
Thursday next after the Feast of S. Nicholas [6 Dec.], A.D. 1327.
Whereupon camo the said Matilda and renounced the fee of the
aforesaid tenements, and claimed only a freehold.
Roll 57 (20).
Swyft (WALTER). To Alice his wife rents in the parish of
S. Swythin de Candelwykstret for life; after her decease the
same to be sold, and one third of the proceeds devoted to the
benefit of their souls, and the remaining two thirds to be divided
among their children in equal portions. Dated London, Friday
the Feast of SS. Fabian and Sebastian [20 Jan.], A.D. 1328.
Roll 57 (21).
Monday next after F. of Annunciation of V. Mary [25 March'].
London (HEXKY DE). To Margaret, Johanna, and Isabella,
daughters of Ralph Balauncer, a tenement in the parish of
S. Peter de Cornhull in successive tail ; ultimate remainder to
the next of kin to Dame Johanna de Lyndwode. Dated Ides
of April [13 April], A.D. 1328. Roll 57 (40).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Dunstan [19 May],
Lam.bou.rne (ROBERT DE). His capital tenement in the parish
of S. Swythin de Candelwykstrete to be sold after the decease
of Cristina his wife and the proceeds divided among his surviving
children. To Johanna his daughter certain rents in the parish
of S. Clement de Candelwykstrete, with remainder over. Dated
London, Saturday next before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope
[12 March], A.D. 1328. Roll 57 (51).
Mareschal (JOHN LE) de Stradham. To Johanna and Matilda
his daughters his two larger andirons, 1 with certain rents at
Horsshobrigge and elsewhere in the parish of S. John upon
Wallebrok, with cross remainders. Robert de Fynchingfeld and
Johanna, wife of the same and sister of the testator, appointed
guardian of the said Johanna; and Matilda Bealeiaumbe
1 Anderia fern, or fire-dogs for the support of logs in order to make a fire draw.
COURT OF IIUSTLVG, LONDON. 347
appointed guardian of the said Matilda. Dated London, 7 May, AD.
A.D. 1328.
Whereupon came John, son of John le 3Iar[eschal], and put his
claim upon the whole of the rents aforesaid.
Roll 57 (52).
Lambyn (UKXRY). To Edmund his son a shop in Breggestrete
near the tenement of Richard Horn in the parish of S. Magnus.
To Johanna his daughter tenements and rents in Stepheneslane
and in Breggestrete in the parish of S. Margaret. Six marks
rent of a house to be sold to John Turk, if he will, for forty
pounds, whereof the said Johanna is to have twenty pounds, and
the said John Turk to have twenty pounds for providing a chantry
in the church of S. Magnus for the good of the souls of Alice, the
testator's wife, Robert Pourte, and others. John Turk appointed
guardian of the said Edmund. Everything to be done according
to the custom of the hall of the Gild of London. 1 To the work
of London Bridge three shillings and fourpence. No date.
Roll 57 (56).
Hore (ROBERT LE). To William le Hore, fishmonger, rents in
the parish of S. Christopher. No date. Roll 57 (58).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Dunstan \_19 May].
Baloun (PHILIP). To Johanna his daughter and John his son
tenements in the parish of S. Michael near Queenhithe, charged
with the payment of certain annuities to Alice and Agnes his
daughters. Dated London, Friday next after the Feast of the
Annunciation of V. Mary [25 March], 3 Edward III. [A.D. 1329].
Roll 57 (66).
Monday next be/ore the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July].
Kent (THOMAS DK). To Margaret, wife of Richard de Chisse-
bech, a certain tenement, charged with the payment of twenty
shillings annually to him (sic) and to Margaret his wife for the
term of their lives and the life of the survivor of them. His house
in the parish of S. Donstan to be sold to pay his debts, &c. Dated
London, Tuesday next after the Feast of S. Donstan, Bishop
[19 May], A.D. 1329. Roll 57 (74).
1 SecHndHin contuetudinem attic de Gilda de Lond-i.
348 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Wolf (\VILLIAM LE). To the work of London Bridge twelve-
1329 ' pence. To Nicholas Seman, skinner, shops in the parish of
S. Michael upon Cornhull for life, charged with an annual pay-
ment of five and a half marks for the maintenance of a chantry
in the said parish church ; remainder to Isabella his wife. Also
to the said Isabella his capital tenement and brewhouse in the
said parish, and shops in the parish of S. Christopher, for life ;
remainder to pious uses. Two brewhouses in the same parish
to be sold to pay his debts and for pious uses. No date.
Koll 57 (81).
Monday next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle [35 July],
viz., Monday the Vigil of S. Peter ad Vincula [1 Aug.'].
Wastel (WILLIAM). To Johanna his wife a messuage in the
said (sic) parish of S. Botolph, situate upon le Tow'dich, for life ;
remainder to Margery his daughter in tail. Also to his said
wife the reversion of a tenement upon Houndisdich demised to
Gervase de Houndisch and to John the testator's son for a
term of years. Dated London, Saturday next after the Feast
of S. Barnabas, Apostle [11 June], A.D. 1325. Roll 57 (92).
Benere (THOMAS LE), draper. Bequest of an annual rent
charge of forty pence of silver on his tenements in the parish
of S. Magnus for providing wax in the said parish church. To
Lucy his wife tenements and shops in the said parish of
S. Magnus and in the parish of S. Margaret de Briggestret
so long as she live without a husband ; remainder to Robert
his son in tail ; remainder to the maintenance of chantries in
the parish church of S. Magnus aforesaid. Richard Dessex
and John Russel appointed guardians of the aforesaid Robert.
Dated London, 13 April, A.D. 1329. Roll 57 (93).
Bromfleld (THOMAS DE), tailor. To Cristina his wife tenements
inherited from Richard Bromeffeld, his late uncle, in the parish
of S. Nicholas Hakoun, and rents in the parish of S. Mary de
Bothhagh, for life ; remainder to Cristina, Matilda, and Anna his
daughters. Also to his said daughter Cristina, and to Robert de
Holdernesse, her husband, in tail certain rents in the said parish
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
349
of S. Mary; ivsiiriiiidiT t<> IHT af'oivsaid sisters, and in default of
issue to pious us(\s. D.itcl L union, Wednesday the Feast of
Invention of H. Cross [3 May], A.D. 1329. Roll 57 (94).
Corp' (SIMON). To John his son all his tenements jn the town
of S. B;>1olph' > for the remainder of a term held under the Abbot
of Sauhve." To Johanna his wife rents and tenements in the
parishes of S. John de Walebrok and S. Antonin for life ; and a
moiety of all vessels, utensils, &c., in his house, in lieu of dower.
To John his son his larger shop in Soperlane in the parish of
S. Antonin, and the reversion of a certain annuity due to Beatrix
his daughter, a nun of Halywelle. To Thomas his son his small
shop in the said lane. Other tenements in the said parish of
S. John and in the parish of S. Pancras to be sold by his executors
to pay pecuniary legacies, and to fulfil his testament as far as
possible. Dated London, Sunday next after the Feast of the
Ascension [1 June], A.D. 1329. Roll 57 (100).
Monday next after F. of Translation of 8. Edward, King \13 Oct.~\.
Swote (CRISTINA, late wife of JOHN). To Nicholas her son a
shop at the corner of Oystergate in the parish of S. Magnus,
London. Her executors appointed guardians of her children.
Dated London, Wednesday next after the Feast of the Annuncia-
tion of V. Mary [25 March], A.D. 1329. Roll 57 (107).
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct."].
Deumars or Dewmars (MARY). To John and Thomas her
sons her tenement situate in the parish of S. Margaret de
Briggestrete, so that they pay her debts. Dated London, Saturday
next before the Feast of the Decollation of S. John Baptist
[29 Aug.], 3 Edward III. [A.D. 1329]. Roll 57 (110).
Prestone (CRISTIANA, late wife of STEPHEN DE). Her tenement
in the parish of S. Andrew, Castle Baynard, to be sold to pay her
debts and fulfil her testament, and her son William to be pre-
AD.
1329.
1 A pcpperer. Alderman of Cord-
wainer Street Ward.
2 Boston, co. Lincoln.
3 Saltrey or Sawtre, co. Beds, the
seat of a monastery of the Cistercian
Order.
3oO CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. ferred before other purchasers. Dated Wednesday the vigil of
18291 S. Laurence [10 Aug.], A.n. 1329. Boll 57 (1 1 1).
Cobbe (JOHN). To Johanna his wife his tenement situate near
the new Abbey 1 for life ; and in default of heirs the same to be
sold, and one moiety of the proceeds to be given to the abbess
and convent of the said abbey for pious uses. Dated London,
without Alegate, Thursday next before the Feast of S. Bartholo-
mew [24 Aug.], 20 Edward II. [A.D. 1326]. Roll 57 (115).
Newcastle (PETER DE), surgeon. To the Prior and Convent of
S. Bartholomew de Smethefeld all his shops, messuages, and
gardens, together with certain rents in the parish of S. Botolph
without Aldresgate in the street called " Brettonestrete," 2 and
elsewhere. Dated London, at the Priory, Monday the Feast of
S. Mellitus, Bishop, VIII. Kal. of May [24 April], A.D. 1329.
Roll 57 (117).
Monday next after the Feast of All Saints [1 Nov."].
Bataille (RICHARD DE LA), Rector of Braham, with the annexed
chapel of Bergholte, in the diocese of Norwich. To the work of
S. Mary in the church of S. Paul, London, forty shillings ; and to
the tomb of S. Erkenewald thirteen shillings and fourpence. His
tenement at the head of Ivylane to be sold, and one hundred
marks of the proceeds to be kept for the marriage of Alice,
daughter of Lucekyna de Foleham, or for the purchase of a
corrody 3 in some religious house if she should be unwilling to
marry. No date.
For certain reasons found in the examination of Master Robert
de Wodetone and Stephen de Tounstall, witnesses for proving the
above testament, and because their depositions were not good and
sufficient, the testament was by the judgment of the Mayor and
1 Probably the abbey of nuns of the [ of its name, &c., has been set out in
'Notes on St. Botolph without Alders-
gate,' compiled by the late Alderman Sir
Order of S. Clare, called Minoresses or
llinories, founded by Edmund, Earl of
Lancaster, brother to King Edward I., in
the year 1293, and situate in the vici-
nity of Aldgate.
a Now known as Little Britain. It
is said to have derived its name from a
Duo de Bretagne who lodged there. All
that is to be found respecting the origin
John Staples, K.C.M.G., who took much
interest in the City's records, and whose
loss is deeply felt by all connected with
the Corporation.
3 1. e., an allowance of food, clothes,
or money for her maintenance. See
note supra, p. 84.
COURT OF HUSTINO, LONDON. 351
Aldermen cancelled atid annulled, so far as it related to lay fee, and AD.
was marked with ;i certain iron 1 (quodam ferro) kept for that purpose,
according to the custom of the City.
Roll 57 (11 8).
Pelham (Runnier BE), chandler. To Margery his wife his term
in a tenement in the parish of S. Magnus. All his tenements
and rents in the parish of S. Martin in the Vintry to be sold to
pay his debts. Dated Wednesday next before the Feast of
Apostles Simon and Jude [28 Oct.], 3 Edward III. [A.D. 1329].
Roll 57 (122).
Lespicer (ROGER). A tenement in the parish of S. Giles
without Crupulgate in la Redecrouchestrate to be sold to the
highest bidder, and the proceeds devoted to pious uses. To
Johanna his daughter another tenement in the same street and
parish. To Cristina his wife and Isolda his daughter the tene-
ment wherein he lived, in the same street and parish, for
their lives ; remainder to John, Roger, and Thomas his sons.
Dated London, Tuesday next after the Feast of S. Michael
[29 Sept.], A.D. 1329. Roll 57 (123).
Tournour (ELENA). To Matilda her daughter the tenement
in the parish of S. Botolph without Alegate which she and John
le Tournour, her late husband, acquired by gift from Richard
the Mower, 3 of Waltham Holy Cross. No date. Roll 57 (124).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Martin \_11 Nov.'}.
Taverner (Lucv, late wife of RALPH LE). To Simon de
Dallinge tenements in the parish of S. Dunstan towards the
Tower in Donstoneslane and elsewhere, charged with the main-
tenance of a chantry in the said parish church. Dated London,
Tuesday next before the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.],
A.D. 1329. Roll 57 (127).
Lutekyn (ADAM). Tenements, &c., in the parish of S. Dunstan
towards the Tower to be sold, and William Haunsard and John
de Wrotham to be preferred to other purchasers. Dated Tuesday
the morrow of S. Dionisius [9 Oct.], A.D. 1329. Roll 57 (128).
1 In other places the phrase nsed is I * Falcatorii.
celtc cniitiynatur (cf. tupra, p. 165).
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A-E. Benedict the Chaplain. To John le Priour, Alderman,
' 29 ' his messuage in Syvethenelane, 1 subject to the said John
providing all necessaries for his body on the day of his funeral,
and masses for his soul. Dated London, Wednesday next after
the Feast of S. Dunstan [19 May], 3 Edward III. [A.D. 1329].
Roll 57 (131).
Borford (ROESIA DE). To the work of London Bridge forty
shillings. To James her son the residue of the term of apprentice-
ship of John de Lammasse. Also to the said James in tail
tenements in Tornebastoneslane and Bredstret in the parishes
of S. Thomas the Apostle and All Hallows de Bredstret, and
also in the parish of S. Benedict Shorhog ; remainders over
to Katherine her daughter, and to Thomas de Betoyne and
Johanna, wife of the said Thomas, also her daughter. Her
other tenements to be sold for the maintenance of chantries
for a term of twenty years in the new chapel erected by her
on the south side of the said church of S. Thomas the Apostle,
and for other pious and charitable uses for the good of her
soul and the souls of John her husband and others. Also to
the aforesaid James all her stock, live and dead, in her manors
of Erhuth* and Stokwell, and her leasehold interest in the
manor of Combe ; and to Katherine her daughter pecuniary
legacies. The goods and chattels in the manor of Cherleton
devised by Master Roger de la Bere to the use of the said James
and Katherine are to remain in the hands of John de Polteneye as
their guardian. Dated in her chamber 3 of Cherletone in co. Kent,
Friday next after the Feast of the Annunciation of V. Mary
[25 March], 3 Edward III. [A.D. 1329]. Roll 57 (132).
Monday the Feast of S. Edmund, King [20 Nov.'].
Bedefonte (WALTER DE). To Emma his wife a brewhouse in
Bisshopesgatestrat. To John his eldest son and to Agnes his
daughter ten shillings respectively. Certain tenements and rents
to be sold to pay his debts and to fulfil his testament, and the
residue to be divided among John his younger son and the sisters
1 Seething Lane. Cf . " Sivendestret,"
supra, p. 101.
Ei-ith, co. Kent.
ee note tupra, p. 174.
COURT OK ilCSTI.Vii, LONDON. 353
of the said John. Dated Friday next before the Feast of the *.
1 TOO
Nativity of V. Mary [8 Sept.], A.I). 1:529. \i>\l 57 (133).
Pikeman (Ricii.utn, son of WII.UAM). To Cecilia his mother,
relict of the said William, a shop upon " Wysswarf "' near London
Bridge, in trust for sale for pious uses. Dated London, Monday
next after the Feast of S. Michael [29 Sept.], A.D. 1329.
Roll 57 (134).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Andreiu, Apostle \30 iVov.].
Wylemyn (JOHN). All his tenements and rents in the parish
of All Hallows de Garscherch to be sold by his executors, and one
moiety of the proceeds to be devoted to the maintenance of
chantries in the churches of All Hallows de Garschurch, S. Bene-
dict de Grascherch, S. Peter upon Cornhull, and S. Augustine
Pappey, and the other moiety to be distributed among the
poor. Above all, he wills and ordains that Master Richard le
Mareschal 2 enjoy a term of fifteen years in the testator's forge
as by deed indented. Dated London, Sunday next after the
Feast of the Invention of H. Cross [3 May], A.D. 1329.
Roll 57 (145).
Braye (WILLIAM DE). To Alice his wife in lieu of dower a
bequest of thirty pounds and her entire chamber, with tailored
cloths (pannis cissoratis) for the body and beds, jewels, cups
of silver and of mazer, all his household store, &c., and his
dwelling-house for life so long as she remain in pure widowhood.
To William and Nicholas his sons pecuniary legacies, and divers
tenements in the parish of S. Dunstan Est in tail. Also to the
said Nicholas his riding horse, and tenements in Grescherchestrete
and in Estchep in the parish of S. Leonard de Estchep in tail,
charged with the maintenance thereout of a chantry in the said
parish church. To Alice, daughter of Hugh de Mockinge, an annuity
of half a mark rent of a tenement in the parish of S. Olave
towards the Tower. His brewhouse in the parish of S. Margaret
atte Patynes to be sold for pious uses. Dated London, Friday
next after the Feast of Assumption of V. Mary [15 Aug.],
A.I>. 1328. Roll 57 (148).
1 Fish-wharf. | ' Or Farrier.
VOL. I. 2 A
354 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Grauntebregge (JonN DE). His mansion house in the parish
1829> of All Hallows de Berkingecherch in Martelane to be devoted
to the maintenance of a chantry in the said parish church for
the good of the souls of Peter de Blakeneye, Cecilia, wife of the
same, Alice, late wife of the testator, John his son, and others.
A tenement in West Smethefeld in the parish of S. Sepulchre
to be sold by his executors to pay his debts and fulfil his testa-
ment. Dated Tuesday before the Feast of S. Michael, in the
month of September [29 Sept.], A.D. 1329.
Eoll 57 (149).
Monday next befm-e the Feast of S. Lucia, Virgin \13 Dec.].
Bray (WILLIAM DE), clerk. His house without Aldresgate to be
sold, and the proceeds devoted to pious and charitable uses. This
testament was made in the manor of Sutton, the Feast of
S. Giles, Abbot [1 Sept.], A.D. 1328. Roll 57 (152).
Shordich (RICHARD DE). To Alice his wife for life tenements
in Westchepe in the parish of S. Vedast, and in Aldresgatestrete
in the parish of S. Botolph, together with certain rents issuing
from a tenement in la Eldechaunge formerly belonging to William
de Caustone, mercer, and elsewhere ; remainder to Isabella and
Sarah his daughters. Dated London, the Feast of S. Lucia, Virgin
[13 Dec.], 2 Edward III. [A.D. 1328]. Roll 57 (155).
1329-30 Monday next after the Feast of S. Hilary [13 Jan.~\.
Assheford (JOHN DE). To Johanna de Stodleie, late servant
to John de Boreford, and to Thomas, Alice, and Johanna his
children by the aforesaid Johanna, his brewhouse in la Tourstret
in the parish of All Hallows de Berkyngecherch ; remainder in
default of heirs to pious uses. Also to the said Thomas his son
in tail a tenement in Sporiereslane 1 in the same parish ; re-
mainder to the said Alice and Johanna. To Leticia de Bilham,
and to John, Katherine, and Isabella his children by the said
Leticia, sixty pounds sterling and one entire bed respectively.
Also to the said John in tail a piece of land in Martelane, parish
1 See note supra, p. 120.
COURT OF HIWTINU, LONDON.
355
of Stanineecherch ; remainder to the said Katherine and Isabella. A.D.
1000 OA
Dated London, 4 January, A.D. 1329. Roll 57 (161).
Perundene or Perundon (NICHOLAS DE). His shop in the
parish of S. Nicholas cle Colemanstrete 1 (sic), and also a certain
brewhouse, to be sold for pious uses. The same to be done with
ten acres of land in the vill of Perundon, 2 and two shops in
the vill of S. Alban in the street called " Spitelstrate " in the
parish of S. Stephen. Dated London, Wednesday next before
the Feast of S. Katherine, Virgin [25 Nov.], 3 Edwaid III.
[A.D. 1329].
Whereupon came Robert, son of John le Frensh, and put his claim
upon the above browhouse, which was situate in Grubbestrete 3 in
the parish of S. Giles without Crupulgate, inasmuch as Matilda
. la Frensh gave the same to a certain Geoffrey de Felstede and
Cristina his wife and the heirs of their bodies, 4c., with remainder
to the said Robert ; and the said Geoffrey and Cristina died without
an heir, &c.
Roll 57 (162).
ANNO 4 EDWARD III.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle \J24 Feb.~\.
Norwych (THOMAS DE), "forbour." 4 To Agnes his wife for
life a shop at the corner of Bordehawelane in the parish of
S. Mary de Colchurch near the Conduit ; remainder to pious uses.
His tenement in the parish of S. Mildred in the Poultry to be
sold for the maintenance of a chantry in the several churches of
S. Mildred, S. Thomas de Aeon, and S. Mary de Colcherch
respectively. Dated London, Tuesday next after the Feast of
S. Andrew, Apostle [30 Nov.], 3 Edward III. [A.D. 1329].
Roll 58 (17).
Edmund (THOMAS). To the work of London Bridge twenty
shillings. To Robert de Ely twenty shillings rent of a tenement
in the vill of Great Jernemuth. To William Siward, his
brother, all his houses in the said vill and his entire chamber,
1 Mistake either for S. Stephen (there
being no 8. Nicholas), Coleman Street,
or for 8. Nicholas Coleabbey.
" Parndon, co. Essex.
3 Now Milton Street.
* Furbisher of old arms and armour.
35G
CALENDAR OK WILLS,
A.D.
1329 30.
together with his armour ; also tenements at le Brokenwarf and
shop in Oldefisshstrete ; remainder in default of issue to pious
uses. To James Frisel a tenement in the parish of S. John
Zakary. His tenement in Wyvenelane to be sold, and the
proceeds divided by his executors. Dated London, Wednesday
next after the Feast of S. Luke, Evang. [18 Oct.], A.D. 1328.
Whereupon came Robert de Ely and put his claim upon (lie
aforesaid shop in Oldefisshstrate, and said that ho and the testator
had acquired the same jointly from John le Kyng, late fishmonger,
and proffered the deed of the said John enrolled in the Husting
of Common Pleas, London, held Monday next before the Feast of
S. Gregory, Pope, anno 15 Edward II. ; and asked that execution
should not take place. And the rolls of Common Pleas held in the
Husting of London in the fifteenth year aforesaid were examined,
and the said deed found enrolled. 2 Accordingly it was considered
that execution thereon should be stayed.
Roll 58 (18).
Beveri (MARGARET DE). To Peter le Rous her tenement in the
parish of S. Mary de Aldermanneberi, Sir William de Boudon
being allowed to continue as tenant for years upon the same terms
as theretofore. Dated London, Sunday the morrow of the Feast
of S. Hilary [13 Jan.], 3 Edward III. [A.D. 1329-30].
Roll 58 (19).
Rikemannes (AGNES). Her house in the same (sic) parish
to be sold, and ten marks of the proceeds to go to Richard, son
of Ydonea her daughter, and the residue to be distributed by her
executors. Hugh de Waltham to be preferred as a purchaser
of the said house. Dated London, Sunday the morrow of
S. Martin [11 Nov.], A.D. 1329. Roll 58 (20).
London (PHILIP DE). To Margery his wife a tenement in the
parish of S. Katherine near Alegate 3 for life ; remainder to his
heirs. Dated London, Tuesday the vigil of S.Valentine [14 Feb.],
4 Edward III. [A.D. 1329-30]. Roll 58 (21).
Huthereve (ROBERT LE). His house in the parish of H. Trinity
the Less to be sold for pious uses. To Avice his wife a tenement
"Then is Brookes wharf, and Broken " Eoll 50 (112)
wharf, a water gate or key, so called of 3 S. Katherine Christchurch or Cree-
bemg broken and fallen down into the church, its church being situate in the
Thames (stow's Survey,' Thoms's ed, churchyard of the dissolved Priory of
P-135). H. Trinity.
COURT OF HU.STIXO, LONDON. 357
and simps in Ho^trenelaiie in the s.-iid parish for life, with power *- D .
to sell tin- same during her life for payment of his debts and
fulfilment of his testament. Dated London, Saturday next after
the Keast of S. Andrew, Apostle [30 Nov.], 3 Edward III.
[A.D. 132!)]. Roll 58 (22).
Godefrey (Jonx). To Alice his daughter and Letie-ia his sister
in tail shops in Faytoreslane j 1 remainders over. His brewhouse
and other shops in the same lane to be sold. Dated London,
Saturday the Feast of S. Katherine, Virgin [25 Nov.], A.D. 1329.
Roll 58 (23).
Shenefeld (WILLIAM DE). To Margaret his daughter and to
his child en venire aa mere his tenement in the parish of
S. Sepulchre near Holebourne Bridge in equal portions, with
cross remainders. Dated London, Wednesday next after the
Feast of S. Barnabas [11 June], 3 Edward III. [A.D. 1329].
Roll 58 (24).
Podyngton (.Toim DE). To Richard his son and Johanna his
daughter in tail the reversion of certain tenements in the parish
of S. Andrew within the bar of Pourtepole 2 after the decease of
Mahel his wife, with cross remainders. To his said wife certain
rents in the same parish in Fayturlane, so that she thereout
maintain a lamp in the chapel of S. John. Dated London,
Wednesday next after the Feast of the Circumcision [1 Jan.],
A.D. 1329. Roll 58 (25).
Monday the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March"].
Colkirk (Jonx DE). To Thomas his son, a clerk, his tenement
in Wndest ret in the parish of S. Alban ; remainder to Adam his
son. His tenement in Felipeslane 3 in the parish of S. Alphege
to be sold, and the proceeds divided among William, Elias, and
John junior, his sons. Dated London, Sunday next after the
Feast of S. Martin in Yeme [11 Nov.], 3 Edward III.
[A.D. 1329]. Roll 58 (33).
Blakeneye (THOMAS DE). To Stephen his son and Johanna
1 Fetter I.ane. Cf. " Fytnrlane" just I J See note tiipra, p. 48.
ikr iilsn note tv[/ra, p. 230. ' I'hilip Lane.
358 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. his daughter in tail a tenement in the parish of S. Laurence de
1329 30. (_' an( j e i W yk s t r et ; remainder to Cristina his daughter in tail. Also
to the said Stephen, Johanna, and Cristina pecuniary legacies,
and guardians appointed. Dated London, Monday the Feast of
S. Vincent [22 Jan.], 3 Edward III., A.D. 1329.
AVhereupon came Maurice Turgiz and put his claim upon the
aforesaid tenement, saying that the testator had only a life estate
in the same, and that the reversion belonged to him, the said Maurice,
as brother and heir of the said Thomas ; and asked that no execu-
tion issue, &c.
Roll 58 (38).
Deynes (SiMON). To Florence his wife the remaining term
of service of Thomas his apprentice ; also a shop in the parish
of S. Mary de Colchirch for life. Dated London, the Feast of
S. Vincent, Martyr [22 Jan.], 1 Edward III., A.D. 1326 (sic).
Roll 58 (39).
1330. Monday the Vigil of the Feast of SS. Philip and James [1 May].
Neucomen (ROBERT). His house in Fletestret in the parish
of S. Bride to be sold to pay his debts and fulfil his testament.
The sum of thirty pounds still due to him on the sale of a
certain house to be devoted to chantries in the church of
S. Michael atte Corn. 1 To Anneys his daughter two marks
annual quitrent of a shop in the said parish of S. Michael.
Dated London, Sunday, 1 April, 4 Edward [III.] [A.D. 1330].
Whereupon came William Neucomen and put his claim upon the
aforesaid two marks annual quitrent, &c.
Roll 58 (44).
Staundon (PETER. DE). All the houses left to him by his
uncle Gerard de Staundon in the lane and parish of S. Martin
Orgar to be sold for pious uses. To Margaret his wife in lieu of
dower his bakehouse in the lane and parish of S. Michael in
Candelwykstrete for life ; remainders to Thomas and Henry his
sons, and Alice his daughter, and to the heirs of their respective
bodies. Also to Henry his son in tail a tenement near the king's
garden upon le Rouinelond 2 near the Tower ; remainder to the
said Alice. Also to the said Alice in tail a bakehouse in the
parish of S. Botolph without Alegate in Estsmethefeld ; remainder
1 S. Michael le Quern. | " See note tvjrra, p. 222.
COURT OK UU3TINO, LONDON.
to the aforesaid Henry; ultimate
tfiiciiH'iits to pious uses in the said church of
Dat(>d London, Sunday next before the Feast (
gelid \'2:> April], 4 Edward III. [A.n. 1330].
Monday the Feast of S. Barnabas \_ll\
Hecham (Ilium DE). To Philip Lucas, "J
his tenement in Estsinethefeld. Dated London, at Estsmethefeld,
5 April, A.D. 1330. Roll 58 (49).
Bigge (JoiiN). To Peter de Weston and Matilda, wife of the
same, the term of John his apprentice. His mansion house to be
sold to pay his debts, and the residue to be devoted to pious uses
for the good of the souls of Geoffrey Haukeseye, Agnes, wife of the
said Geoffrey, and others. Dated without Alegate, Friday the
morrow of the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.], A.D. 1329.
Roll 58 (53).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July}.
Tolshunt (WILLIAM DE), Almoner of S. Paul's Church. To
the Dean and Chapter of the said church and their successors
two marks annual rent of a tenement near the Old Fish Market
(devised to the testator by Sir Richard de la Mare de Bernolby,
chaplain, to dispose of as he [the testator] might think best
for the good of the souls of the said Richard and Sir John de
Lyndeseye, uncle of the said Richard, as in the testament of
the said Richard, proved, proclaimed, and enrolled in the
Husting of Pleas of Land, London, on Monday the morrow of
H. Trinity, 18 Edward II., 1 more plainly appears) for providing
shoes for the boys serving in the choir of the said church,
who every morning at rising and afterwards before they go to bed
shall say the psalm De profundis clamavi, with Pater Foster,
and Ave Maria and orisons, Inclina Domine, Miserere, and
Fidelium Deus, for the souls of the said Richard and John, the
souls of the testator and of all the faithful departed. No date.
Roll 58 (67).
Dokesworth (RICHARD DE). To Mariota and Alianora his
1 Vide ivpra, p. 315.
360 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. daughters various specific legacies of articles for domestic use.
1880f John Trol appointed guardian of John his son and heir. His
brewhouse in the parish of S. Martin de Ludgate to be sold
by his executors, and specific pecuniary legacies t& be paid to
Albrica, Agnes, Elena, and Mariota his daughters. Dated
Sunday next before the Feast of S. Barnabas, Apostle [11 June],
A.D. 1330. Roll 58 (77).
Coptone (HAMO DE). To Alice his wife for life his tenement
in the parish of S. Botolph which he had by feoffment of Walter
Everard, late goldsmith, and Juliana, wife of the same, daughter
of Kalph Crepyn ; remainder to John and Nicholas his sons in
successive tail. Also to the said Nicholas his house near the New
Abbey, 1 with divers rents. Dated London, Wednesday the Feast
of S. Nicholas [6 Dec.], A.D. 1329. Roll 58 (80).
Monday next after F. of Translation of 8. Edward, K. [13 Oct.'].
Wateville (ROBERT DE), " chevaler." To John de Polteneye all
his houses without Alegate. Margaret his chere compaigne, Roger
de Wateville his brother, William Orketote his nephew, and Sir
Thomas de Hegham, parson of the church of Tavstoke, 2 appointed
his executors. Dated at Bodekesham,* 6 February, A.D. 1330.
Roll 58 (92).
Thourgod (JOHN). To John his son houses and land opposite
London Wall in the parish of S. Alphege ; and to Ralph his son
other houses and land in the same parish, charged with a certain
quitrent to be devoted to the maintenance of wax in the said
parish church. Dated London, Wednesday next after the Feast
of the Lord's Nativity [25 Dec.], 3 Edward III. [A.D. 1329].
Roll 58 (94).
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [25 Oct.'].
Cosyn (JOHN), woolmonger. To Johanna his wife his dwelling-
house in the parish of S. Dunstan [East] for life ; remainder to
Edmund his son and Katherine his daughter in successive tail.
1 T 'idc supra, p. 350, note. I " Co. Cambridge.
* Tavistock, co. Beds.
COURT OF HU3TIXG, LONDON. 361
To John Cosyn, son of Alice his sister, his tenement in Mengeon- A_D
lane in the above parish. The residue of all his goods after
payment of his debts and funeral expenses to be divided into
three parts : one part to go to Johanna his wife, another part to
Kdinund and Katherine his said children, and the third part to
be distributed for the benefit of his soul. Dated London,
Monday next after the Feast of S. Peter ad Vincula [1 Aug.],
A.I). 1330. Roll 58 (100).
Monday next after the Feast of All Saints \1 Nov."].
In-the-Lane (HENRY). To William his son in tail shops in
the parishes of S. Mary atte Nax and S. Augustine Paphai ;
remainder to pious uses. Peter de Weston, his kinsman,
appointed guardian of the said William during minority. Ten
pounds to Juliana his wife. Dated Wednesday next after Easter
[3 April], 2 Edward III. [A.D. 1328].
Be it remembered that the above testament remained in the
custody of Henry le Miter, one of the executors, who would not have
it proved until compelled by the Court at the suit of the said
William and the co-executors, &c.
Roll 58 (107).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Edmund, King [20 Nov.'].
Pourbour (CUISTIXA LE). Rents in Fletestrete to be sold, and
five shillings thereout to be given to the work of London Bridge.
Dated Sunday next after the Feast of S. Leonard [6 Nov.],
A.D. 1330. Roll 58 (112).
Sarum 1 (ADAM DE), pepperer. To Agnes his wife a tenement
in the parish of S. Mary de Bothawe for life; remainder to
Thomas his son. Also to the said Thomas one hundred marks
sterling and a brewhouse in the same parish. Pecuniary legacies
to John his son and Alice his daughter. Also to the said Alice
tenements in the parishes of S. Stephen de Colmanstrete and
S. Martin Vintry, and the reversion of a tenement in Cordewaner-
st rete in the parish of S. Mary de Aldermaricherche after the
decease of Agnes his wife. His wife to have the custody of his
1 " Salosbcry " in the Records of the Grocers' Company
362
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
AD. children during minority, she giving sufficient security in the
ISO. ,, ., _,T_J Also to Thomas his son all his tenements
No date. Roll 58 (113).
AD
1330 1.
Guildhall of London,
in the vill of Sarum.
Monday the Mvrrmu of the Feast of 8. Hilary [13 Jan.].
Skeltone (ADAM DE). His tenement in Martelane in the parish
of S. Olave near the Tower to be sold for the benefit of his soul
and the soul of Margery his wife. Dated at Skeltone, 1 the Feast
of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.], A.D. 1330. Roll 58 (115).
Pyke (ALEXANDER). To Avice his wife his capital tenement
in the parish of S. Dunstan [East], London, for life ; remainder
to Nicholas and John his sons. Dated London, Monday next after
the Feast of S. Katherine, Virgin [25 Nov.], A.D. 1329.
Roll 58 (116).
Neweman (WILLIAM LE). His brewhouse in the parish of
S. Botolph in Bisshopesgatestrete to be sold, after the decease of
Agnes his wife, for pious uses. Dated London, Friday next after
the Feast of S. Mark, Evangelist [25 April], A.D. 1330.
Roll 58 (120).
Cherringe (ROBERT DE), " fruiter." - - His tenements in the
parish of S. Sepulchre without Neugate in Seecollane, and in
the parish of S. Alphege near Crupulgate in Phelipeslane, to be
sold by his executors to fulfil his testament. No date.
Whereupon came William de Elsinge, 2 Warden of th New
Hospital within Crupulgate, and put his claim upon the aforesaid
tenements in Phelipeslane, saying that he had acquired the same
from the said Robert before the making of his testament, to hold
to him and his successors, wardens of the said hospital, and thereof
was seised by deed of the said Robert, which he produced in court,
and asked that execution should not issue. Afterwards, at the
Court of Pleas of Land held on Monday next after the Feast of
S. Valentine, anno 5 Edward III., the executors of the said Robert
came and confirmed the deed of the said Robert to the said
William de Elsinge, and his estate and the estate of the said
hospital in the aforesaid tenements. 3
Roll 58 (121).
1 Co. York.
' Formerly known as Elsing Spittle,
now Sior. College. Founded V>y William
de Elcinge, mercer, in 1329.
to his will enrolled infra.
3 Hust. lloll 59(13).
See notes
COURT OF IlU.STlXii, LOXOOX. 363
ANNO 5 EDWARD III. ,*
looO -1.
Monday next after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paid [25 Jan.'].
Brun (JOHN LE). To Amicia his wife his tenement in the
parish of Ht'rkyn^rrhrivh called "la Stapeledehalle " for life;
after her decease the same to be sold and the proceeds distributed
anmng all his daughters in eijual jK>rtions. Dated London,
IV. Kal. April [29 March], A.D. 1330. Roll 59 (8).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Valentine [14 Feb.'].
Palmere 1 (RooER LE). To Agnes his daughter by Dyonisia
his former wife a solar called " pavedeloft," with a shop under
it, for life. To Beatrix his wife his tenement in the parish of
S. Mildred, Bredstret, for life, charged with an annual rent to
the Prior and Convent of H. Trinity at Alegate. Also to his
aforesaid daughter a brewhouse for life ; remainder for the benefit
of his surviving daughters and for pious uses for the good of
the souls of Roger, Sibil, Roger, Dionisia, and Beatrice (sic).
To Isabella his servant, in return for her good services, his
hall wherein he lived and two shops in Bredstret for life. Dated
Saturday next after the Feast of S. Faith [6 Oct.], A.D. 1327.
Roll 59 (11).
Monday next before Feast of SS. Perpetua and Felicitas [7 Mar."].
Cote (WALTER). To Alice his wife all his tenements and
rents in the parish of S. Mary Wolchirchehawe for life so long
as she remain chaste and unmarried, otherwise she is to retain
only one third of the same by way of dower, the remaining
two thirds going to Wolvin his son. To Erneburga and Salerna
his daughters, and to the child with which his wife is enceinte,
certain rents. Dated London, Wednesday the morrow of the
Feast of S. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr [5 Feb.], 5 Edward III.
[A.D. 1330-1]. Roll 59 (25).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [1% MarcK].
Nayler (ROBERT LE). To Johanna his wife all his tenements
in Colemanstrete for life ; remainder to Roger Fraunceys de
Chichestre in tail; remainder to John, son of Roger atte
1 Alderman of Castle Baynani Ward circa 1820. (See appendix )
A.D.
1330 1.
AD.
1331.
304 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Bowe, " spicer," and to Johanna, wife of the said John, in tail ;
remainder in trust for sale, and ten shillings of the proceeds
to be given to the work of the church of S. Olave in Old Jewry.
Dated London, Friday next before the Feast of H. Trinity
[18 June], 3 Edward JII. [A.D. 1329]. Roll 59 (32).
Monday next befoi-e the Feast of S. Mark, Evany elist [25 Aprit].
St. Saviour (Jonx DE), "courreour." To Sarah his wife two
messuages and a garden in the parish of S. Olave towards the
Tower for life. Four shops in the same parish to be sold after
Robert de Chidynfold has received seven marks sterling, as by
an indenture between them made. Done in the parish of
S. Martin within Ludgate, Saturday the vigil of Palm Sunday
[1 April], A.D. 1330. Roll 59 (33).
Hosebond (ROGER). Also his tenements in the parish of
S. Nicholas aforesaid (sic) to be sold by his executors, and the
proceeds placed at the disposal of Sir Nicholas Hosebond, 1 minor
canon of S. Paul's Church. Dated London, Monday next before
the Feast of S. Michael [29 Sept.], A.D. 1329. Roll 59 (35).
Carpenter (WALTER LE), son of William de Fowelmere. His
tenement in le Tourslret in the parish aforesaid (sic) to be sold
to pay his debts and for pious uses. Dated London, Thursday
next after the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March], A.D. 1330.
Roll 59 (37).
Monday next before the Feast of 8. Petronilla [31 May].
Leyre (THOMAS DE). To Matilda his wife for life all his tene-
ments except two one situate in Fridaystrete and the other in
Walebrok ; remainder to Johanna his daughter in tail. The two
tenements aforesaid to be sold by his executors, and one hundred
shillings of the proceeds to be given to the New Hospital within
Crupulgate. Dated London, Saturday the morrow of [All] Souls
[2 Nov.], 4 Edward III. [A.D. 1330]. Roll 59 (48).
Gubbe (RICHARD). Tenements in the lane and parish of
1 His will is preserved among the
archives of S. Paul's Cathedral (Hist.
MSS. Commission, Ninth Report, p. 47 a),
and is also enrolled infra.
COUKT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 365
S. Michael de l,i (Jrokedelane to be sold for maintenance of a A.D.
chantry in the said parish church for the good of his soul and
the souls of Walter his father, Lucy his mother, and others. To
Cristina his wife a comer tenement situate in Thamestret and
in the aforesaid lane and parish for life; remainder in trust
for sale for similar pious uses, and John Grubbe to have the
refusal. Dated London, Sunday next before the Feast of
S. Alphege, viz. 14 April, A.D. 1331. Roll 59 (49).
Payn (JOHN), "braceur." 1 To Margery his wife all his
tenements in the parish of S. Alphege for life ; remainders to
Katherine and Matilda his daughters for life ; remainder to pious
uses. Also to the same all his tenements in the suburb and in the
parish of S. Botolph without Alegate for life ; remainder to
pious uses. Dated London, 3 April, A.D. 1329. Roll 59 (50).
Monday next after Feast of SS. Marcellinus and Peter [2 June].
Maseliner (JOHN LE). To James his brother, canon of the
Hospital of S. Mary without Bisshopesgate, four shillings annual
rent of a seld in the Cordwainery 2 of Westchep, and other rents
in Sopereslane, for life ; remainder to Isabella his daughter.
Dated at Bermondeseye [14 Feb.], A.D. 1330.
Roll 59 (56).
Monday the Feast of S. Mary Magdalen [82 July}.
Waledene (HUMFREY DE), Knt. To Humfrey, Adam, and
Alexander his sons a messuage and rents in the parish of
S. Peter the Less in successive tail. To John his son "de
Laufare " ten pounds. To Johanna, wife of William Sturmyn,
his messuage in the vill of S. Edmund 3 in fee. Dated " Ric-
linge,"* 1 April, 5 Edward III., A.D. 1331. Roll 59 (68).
Kingeston (WILLIAM DE). To John his brother of the whole
blood and to Robert, also his brother, in successive tail his mansion
house in the parish of S. Werburga ; remainder to pious uses.
His tenement in the aforesaid parish of S. Werburga and of
1 Brasier, worker in brass.
* Allutaria.
* Bury St. Edmund, co. Suffolk.
* A manor in co. Essex.
360 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. y. Augustine near S. Augustine's Gate towards S. Paul's Church
1S81 ' to be sold by his executors to fulfil his testament and for pious
uses. To Cristina his mother shops at le Saltwharf in the parish
of S. Michael Queenhithe for life ; remainder to the aforesaid
John his brother. Also to the said Robert his term in a tenement
in Distaflane in the said parish of S. Augustine. Dated Thursday
next after the Feast of S. Barnabas, Apostle [11 June],
A.D. 1331. Koll 59 (69).
Yonge (ROBERT LE). All his goods movable to be divided into
three parts, whereof one part is to go to Amicia his wife, another
to John, Thomas, and Cecilia his children in equal portions, and
the third part to provide masses in the church of S. Mary de Abbe-
church. Also to the said Thomas his son tenements in Shite-
bournelane and elsewhere in the parish of S. Mary de Abbechurch,
he paying yearly to Margery his daughter one mark of silver for
her vesture for life ; and to the aforesaid John his son and Cecilia
and Johanna his daughters tenements and reversions in Candel-
wykstrete and Abbechurchelane and in the parish of S. Laurence
[Candelwykstrete]. His said wife to have the custody of the
said John, Thomas, and Cecilia during minority, she finding surety
for the same according to the use and custom of the City. Dated
Tuesday next before the Feast of S. Alphege [19 April], A.D. 1331.
Roll 59 (70).
Taillour (JOHANNA, wife of EDMUND LE). Her mansion house
in the parish of S. Katherine aforesaid (sic) to be sold by her
executors, and the proceeds divided among Walter, Nicholas,
Thomas, and Emma her children (who are to have the option
of purchase), saving twenty shillings, which she bequeaths towards
building an aisle to the said church of S. Katherine, whenever
that building should commence. Dated London, 5 Edward III.
[A.D. 1330-2]. Roll 59 (71).
Monday next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle \%5 July}.
Atte Bowe (ROGER). To Johanna his wife tenements in the
street called " Holebourne " in the parish of S. Andrew towards
the maintenance of William, John, Thomas, James, and Katherine
his children, and also lands and tenements in the vills of Great
COURT OF HUSTING, LOXDOX. 307
Gedelestone, Little Gedelestone, 1 and Sabrichos worth, 8 for life, so AD.
long as she remain unmarried ; remainder to his aforesaid children.
In addition to various houses and shops mention is made of a plot
of land and a garden near " Lynerounelane," and a tenement
called "Tynewyneshull" in Stachesdene. 3 Dated London, A.D. 1322.
Roll 59 (87).
Prodhome (WILLIAM). To Katherine his wife a tenement
and shop in the parish of S. Nicholas Colabei in lieu of dower
for life ; remainder to William de Folham and Alice, wife of
the same, and to the heirs of the body of the said Alice,
with similar remainder to John de Tryple and Katherine, wife
of the same. Also to the said William and Alice, John and
Katherine (inter alia) tenements in the parish of S. Michael upon
Corahull ; upon Latnbardeshull in the parish of 8. Mary Magdalen
at Eldefishstrate ; also in the parish of S. Nicholas Coldabei, and in
Tyinberhuth 4 in the parish of S. Mary de Somersete, with cross
remainders. Upon the decease of the said Alice and, Katherine
without issue all the said tenements, &c., to be sold for pious
uses. Also to the aforesaid Katherine his wife certain tenements
in the parish of S. Nicholas Coldabey for life, charged with the
maintenance of a chantry in the said parish church ; and to John
his brother certain solars in the parish of S. Mary de Monten-
haut for life. Dated London, Sunday next after the Feast of
Exaltation of H. Cross [14 Sept.], A.D. 1330. Roll 59 (93).
Monday the Morrow of F. of Trans, of S. Edward, K. \13 Oct.~\.
Foleham (HENRY DE), son of John atte Gate. His tenement
in Briggestrete in the parish of S. Magnus the Martyr to be sold
for pious uses, and John de Mockynge de Somersete, fishmonger,
to have the right of pre-emption. Similarly certain rents in the
same parish to be sold after the decease of Johanna his sister.
To Herman his brother sixteen shillings annual rent of a tenement
called " Caponeshors " 8 in the parish of S. Mary de Abchirch, held
by Matilda de Caxton. Dated London, Friday next after the Feast
of Nativity of V. Mary [8 Sept.], 5 Edward III. [A.D. 1331].
At a subsequent court came Gregory de Eulham and put his claim
1 Great and Little Gaddesden, co.
Herts.
Sawbridgeworth, co. Herts.
Stagsden, co. Beds.
See note mpra, p. 114.
C'f. " Litelcaponhors," tvpra, p. 323.
368 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. upon a messuage and wharf in Hie parish of S. Magnus near London
1331. Bridge, inasmuch as he was seised of the same as of right, as kinsman
and heir of Thomas de Fulham, the day the said Henry died ; and
asked that execution should not issue, &c.
Koll 59 (94).
Wyrhale (RICHARD DE). To Eichard his son a tenement with
shops in a street called " la Eyole " l in the parish of S. Michael
de Paternosterchurch, and also the entire plough-land 2 held by
him in Edelmeton. 3 To John his son shops in the parishes of
S. Augustine near S. Paul's Grate and S. John Zakary for life ;
remainder to Richard his son, charged with the suitable main-
tenance of Isabella, sister of the testator. To Idania his body ser-
vant 4 a shop in the parish of S. John Zakary for life. To Margery,
formerly wife of John de Stebenhuthe, a house in the parish of
S. Augustine for life ; remainder to Simon, son of Simon Grodard.
To John de Wyrhale, his brother, and Dame Margaret, a nun
of Clerkenwell, his sister, certain rents in the parish of S. Michael
de Crokedelane. Dated London, Thursday next after the Feast
of S. Bartholomew [24 Aug.], A-.D. 1331. Roll 59 (95).
Mechwych (WILLIAM DE). To Juetta his wife a tenement in
the parish of S. Sepulchre for life ; the same to be afterwards
sold for pious uses. Dated London, Wednesday the vigil of
S. Andrew, Apostle [30 Nov.], 3 Edward III. [A.D. 1329].
Roll 59 (96).
Atte Rothe (WILLIAM). To Sarah his daughter houses in the
parish of S. Mildred de Bredstret uear the lane called " Seinte
Margaretelane " in tail ; remainder to pious uses. Dated London,
Wednesday next before the Feast of Translation of S. Edward
[13 Oct.], 4 Edward III. [A.D. 1330]. Roll 59 (97).
Podifat (ROBERT). To Alice his wife tenements in the parish
of S. Giles aforesaid (sic) for life ; remainder to Johanna their
daughter. Also to the said Johanna other tenements in the same
parish in tail. Dated London, Sunday next after the Assumption
of V. Mary [15 Aug.], A.D. 1331.
Whereupon came Roger, son of Roger Podifat, and put his claim
* See note supra, p. 153. I ' Edmonton, co. Middlosox.
2 Carucam integrant. J
COURT OF HUSTINU, LONDON. 309
noraents which
the parish of S. Giles without
upon all the tenements which the said Robert held " in More " in A.D.
Roll 59 (98).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [IS Oct.'].
Saleman (MABEL). To Juliana her daughter a portion of a
shop at the corner of Oistergate in the parish of S. Magnus the
Martyr near London Bridge in tail ; remainder over. Dated
L union, Saturday next after the Feast of Decollation of S. John
Baptist [29 Aug.], 5 Edward III. [A.D. 1331]. Roll 59 (109).
Coffrer (SALOMON LE). To David and William his sons, and to
Dionisia and Alice his daughters, pecuniary bequests. To Alice his
wife her entire chamber with all jewels, cups of silver and mazers
(mazeris), and cloths linen and woollen ; also all his tenements
in the City of London for life, charged with providing a chantry
in the church of S. Martin [de Pomers] aforesaid (sic). Also to
his said sons in tail with cross remainders the reversion of a
brewhouse in Ismongerlane, and of shops in Catestrete 1 in the
parish of S. Laurence Jewry, charged with certain payments to
the said churches of S. Laurence and S. Martin de Pomers. An
annual quitrent of ten shillings in reversion to be devoted to
pious uses by the rector of the said church of S. Martin for
the time being. Dated London, Thursday next before the
Feast of Nativity of S. John Baptist [24 June], 5 Edward III.
[A.D. 1331], Roll 59 (111).
Monday next after the Feast of All Saints \_1 Nov.~].
Sprot (WILLIAM). To Margaret his wife and Adam his son
his tenement in Colemanstrete in the parish of S. Stephen in
equal portions. Dated Wednesday next after the Feast of
Assumption of V. Mary [15 Aug.], 5 Edward III. [A.D. 1331].
Whereupon came the said Margaret and renounced the fee of the
tenement aforesaid, <fec.
Roll 59 (112).
Bampton (ELIAS DE). To Alice his wife a tenement in the
parish of S. Donstan de Fletestret for life ; remainder to John
1 Or Cateaton Street, now Qresham Street.
VOL. I. 2B
370 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Elis," his son. Dated London, Saturday next after the Feast
>31- of All Saints [1 Nov.], 5 Edward III. [A.D. 1331].
Roll 59 (113).
Marberer (ADAM LE). To Hugh le Marberer houses in the
parish of S. Michael le Quern in " Paternostret," 1 and also in the
parish of S. Brigid in Fletstret, for life, charged with the
maintenance of a chantry for the good of his soul and the souls
of Matilda his wife, &c., in the said church of S. Michael le
Quern. To Johanna Boneville, his niece, his tenement in the
vill of Corf Castell 2 situate in Estret. To William his nephew
certain rents in the parish of All Hallows de Stanynggecherche,
and also a tenement in the same vill of Corf Castell. Dated
Monday next after the Feast of Nativity of V. Mary [8 Sept.],
A.D. 1331. Roll 59 (115).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Edmund, King \20 Nov.'}.
Meldone (MICHAEL DE), Parson of the church of All Saints,
Campsale, in the diocese of York. To William de Meldone his
tenement in Fletestrete. [To the chapel of Guildhall ten shil-
lings. 3 ] No date. Roll 59 (123).
Blount (RICHARD). To Johanna his wife, William his son, and
Matilda his daughter houses in Coubrugestret 4 towards Smethe-
feld. To Margery his daughter a shop. To Matilda de St. Alban
also a shop for a term of seven years, in discharge of a debt ;
remainder to Roger de Kingeston, his son, cordwainer. Also to
his said wife her entire chamber in all movables, but she is
not to claim dower of the shops above devised. Dated London,
Feast of S. Bartholomew, Apostle [24 Aug.], A.D. 1331.
And the aforesaid Johanna came and renounced the fee and her
dower in the said tenement and shops, &c., and asked that execution
might issue for the term of her life, &c.
Roll 59 (125).
Boctone (RALPH DE). To Agnes his wife his tenement in the
parish of S. Michael upon Cornhull, and shops in the parish of
S. Bartholomew the Less, for life ; remainder to pious uses. To
1 Now Paternoster Row. I 3 In a marginal note.
2 Co. Dorset. Cowbridge Street.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 371
William, son of William de Stanford and of Rovsia, late wife of A.D.
1331
the same, the reversion of a tenement in the said parish of
S. Bartholomew, which the said William the father holds for life
by the curtesy 1 of England after the decease of his said
wife. To Nicholas, son of Emma, sister of the testator, a tene-
ment, also in the said parish of S. Bartholomew, in tail. Dated
London, Friday next after the Feast of S. Martin, Bishop
[11 Nov.], 5 Edward III. [A.D. 1331]. Roll 59 (129).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Nicholas [6 Dec.].
Eton (SIMON DE), " ferrour." 3 To Geoffrey de Eyton, his
brother, a brewhouse and shop in the parish of S. Peter de Brade-
strete. To William his son the messuage held by Emma Gurnard
at will. Dated London, in the parish of S. Peter de Bradestrete,
Friday, viz. 11 October, A.D. 1331. Roll 59 (138).
ANNO 6 EDWARD III. A.D.
1331-2.
Monday next after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.].
Arderne (ROBERT DE), Knt. To his wife (not named) all his
tenements in the City of London which he acquired from John de
Oxford for life ; remainder to his right heirs. No date.
And be it known that the aforesaid wife in a certain other testa-
ment annexed to this is called " Nicholaa."
Roll 60 (1).
Berkynge (THOMAS DE). To Alice his wife sixty pounds
sterling and the things belonging to her chamber, comprising
beds, chalons, sheets, cloths, napkins, a nut garnished with
a silver foot, a small cup of mazer (de mucro) corresponding
with the foot of the said nut (concordante pedi dicte nucis),
silver spoons, empty chests, &c. To Matilda his mother one
hundred shillings. To Roger his son twenty pounds sterling,
and a small case of stones and pearls not set in gold, all utensils
and implements appertaining to his shop and the craft of a
goldsmith, a brass weight of sixteen marks, and one steelyard.
To Idonea and Alice his daughters twenty pounds sterling and
a cup of mazer respectively. Also to his aforesaid wife and
1 Vide ii/jira, p. 210, note. | 2 Ironmonger.
372 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. daughters houses and shops in Wodestrete in the parish of
~ 2 ' S. Michael, and also in the parish of S. Alban de Wodestret.
In the event of all his children dying under age and before
advancement and marriage, he directs the chattels and money so
left to them to be divided by his executors and four wardens
of the G-oldsmithery of London for the time being into four
parts: one part for the good of his soul, another for Alice his
wife, a third to be given to the neediest of his relations, and the
fourth part to be divided among the poor of the Goldsmithery
aforesaid. Dated London, Wednesday the vigil of S. Laurence
[10 Aug.], A.D. 1329. Roll GO (2).
Monday the Feast of S. Scolastica, Virgin \_10 Feb.].
Wysberwe (JOHN DE). To Margery his wife shops in the
parish of S. Michael de Candelwykstret for life ; remainder to
William atte Crouch, cirger, and Robert le Chaundeler, subject
to their providing masses, &c., for the good of his soul and the
souls of Margery his said wife, Helewysia his mother, and Richard
his father. Dated London, Tuesday next after the Feast of
S. Bartholomew [24 Aug.], 20 Edward II. [A.D. 1326].
Roll GO (10).
Braughinge (RALPH DE). To Elias his son and Johanna
and Katherine his daughters and the heirs of their respective
bodies he leaves tenements in the parishes of S. Laurence
in the Jewry and S. Mildred in the Poultry, with cross re-
mainders. William de Braughinge, his kinsman, and Martin
Waleys, girdler, appointed guardians to his said children.
Dated London, Friday next before the Feast of Apostles Philip
and James [1 May], 2 Edward III. [A.D. 1328]. Roll 60 (11).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March].
Bataille (JOHN DE LA), cordwainer. To Agnes his wife the
reversion of certain shops in the parishes of S. Mildred in the
Poultry and S. Mary de Wolchurchehawe for life ; remainder to
Adam and John his sons : also lands and tenements in the vill
of Hakeneie; remainder to William his son. Dated London,
Monday next after the Feast of S. Matthew, Apostle [21 Sept.],
A - D - 1301. Roll 60 (18).
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 373
Braye (GILBERT DE). To William de Braye, son of his brother, A D.
a house in the parish of S. Giles in a lane called " le Morelane " in
tail ; remainder to pious uses. To Isabella his wife a tenement
in the same parish in a street called " Grubbestrate," and another
house in " la Morlane " aforesaid, so long as she remain a widow ;
remainder, in case of remarriage, to pious uses. Dated London,
Tuesday next after the Feast of Nativity of V. Mary [8 Sept.],
5 Edward III. [A.D. 1331]. Roll 60 (20).
Lucas (PHILIP). To Agnes his wife tenements in la Crokede-
Inne for life ; remainder to Adam his son. Devises to Juliana,
Alice, and Isabella his daughters of tenements in the parishes of
All Hallows near London Wall, S. Margaret de Breggestrete, and
S. Botolph without Aldresgate. Also to the said Adam his son
the reversion of a tenement in the parish of S. Magnus in tail ;
remainders over to Johanna, Cecilia, Juliana, Alice, and Isabella
his daughters in successive tail; remainder to Adam Lucas,
brother of his aforesaid wife. The custody of the children
during minority given to the said Agnes, she giving security
according to the custom before the Mayor and Aldermen. Dated
London, Thursday next after the Feast of Circumcision [1 Jan.],
A.D. 1331. Roll 60 (22).
Monday next after F. of S. John ante portam Latinam [6 May], A.D.
Wyndesore (WILLIAM DE). Certain rents in the lane of
S. Nicholas de Candelwykestrete in the parish of S. Nicholas
Hacoun to be devoted to chantries in the church of S. Leonard
aforesaid (sic) for the good of his soul and the souls of Idonia his
wife, his father and mother, and John his brother; and other
rents without Crepelgate in the parish of S. Giles to be devoted
to the maintenance of wax in the same church and to charitable
uses. To Alice his wife tenements in S. Vedastlane in the parish
of S. Leonard, and at le Heghwharf in the parish of All Hallows
the Great in the Ropery, for life ; also the manor of Cruchefeld.
A chantry to be maintained for one year in the church of Braye.
[Also he leaves a certain tenement situate at Garlekhuth to be
disposed of for the benefit of his soul by his executors. Also he
wills that tenements above devised should be sold by his aforesaid
374 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. executors.] Dated London, Monday next before the Feast of
1332> S. Gregory, Pope [12 March], C Edward III. [A.D. 1331-2].
Whereupon came William de Cotoun and Eoisia his wife, and put
their claim as to certain tenements above contained.
The above testament was endorsed as follows : This testament
was proved, proclaimed, and enrolled in the Husting of London for
Pleas of Land held on Monday next after the Feast of S. John ante
portam Latinam, anno 6 Edward III. But he it known that
two clauses at the end of the testament were by consideration of the
Mayor and Aldermen at the Husting for Common Pleas held on
Monday the morrow of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.], in the year
aforesaid, disapproved, and the residue contained in the said
testament was approved and affirmed.
Roll 60 (37).
Costantyn 1 (RICHARD). To Richard his son a seld called
" Brant efeldseld " with four shops towards Westchepe, together
with a house in the parish of S. Mary le Bow ; also tenements
in the parishes of S. Mary de Aldermanbery and S. Benedict del
Wodewharf in tail ; remainder to pious uses. To Sir John de
Tyerne, rector of the church of S. Bartholomew the Less, certain
rents in the parishes of S. Stephen de Walebrok and S. Mary le
Bow, and also of a tavern called " le Brokeneselde " in Westchep
in the parish of S. Mary Magdalen de Melkstrate, as well as rents in
the parish of S. Botolph without Bissopesgate, for life ; remainder
to his right heirs. Dated London, Monday next after the Feast
of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.], 6 Edward III. [A.D. 1331-2].
Roll 60 (46).
Clactone (JOHN DE), tailor. To Hamo le Barber, blader, 2 the
reversion of certain rents in the parish of S. Michael Queen
Hithe, and assignment of a debt of twelve marks due to the
testator from Richard de Notingham. Dated London, Tuesday
next after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.], A.D. 1331.
Roll 60 (47).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Dunstan \_19 May].
Prank (SIMON). To Margaret his wife for life his principal
tenement ; remainder to Petronilla his daughter. To Alice his
daughter his whole lane, containing about twenty shops on either
1 A Richard Costantyn was Sheriff in
U21 2, and appears as Alderman of
Bassishaw Ward circa ] 320, in a list of
Aldermen preserved among the City's
Records (Letter-Book K, fol. 104 b).
I
Cornmonger.
COURT OF IIUSTINO, LONDON. 375
side, in tail, charged wit lithe payment of an annual quitrent of A.D.
twenty shillings to Margery his (laughter. Provision made for
the maintenance of two chantries in the church of S. Stephen
aforesaid (sic) for a term of ten years after his decease. Dated
London, Monday next after the Feast of S. John, Apostle and
Evangelist [27 Dec.], C Edward III. [A.D. 1332]. Roll 60 (53).
Hereford (HUGH DE). To Agnes his wife a tenement in the
parish of S. Vedast in Westchepe for life; after her death the
same to he sold to pay his debts, &c. To Thomas, Robert,
and John his sons in successive tail the hall wherein he dwelt ;
remainder to Petronilla, Margery, Imania, and Margery his four
daughters. Dated London, Wednesday the Feast of S. George,
Martyr [23 April], 9 Edward II. [A.D. 1316]. Roll 60 (54).
Monday the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July],
Marche (THOMAS DE LA). To John de Toppesfeld, goldsmith,
all his tenements in the parish of S. Andrew upon Cornhull in
tail; remuinder to pious uses. Dated London, Sunday next after
the Feast of Nativity of S. John Bapt. [24 June], 6 Edward III.
[A.D. 1332].
Whereupon came John, son of Dionisia, daughter of Gilbert de la
Marche, and put his claim upon the testament of the aforesaid
Thomas.
Roll 60 (78).
Wynton (THOMAS DE). To Agatha his wife bequests of money,
jewels, cups of silver and of mazer (de mazero), and other chattels
in lieu of dower of all his goods movable. To Thomas his son his
mansion in the parish of S. Mary de Abbechurch, with lead in
the furnaces therein, 1 in tail. Also to his said wife a tenement
in the said parish for life, in lieu of dower of all his tenements ;
remainder to Roger his son and Alice his daughter in successive
tail. Also to the said Roger twenty pounds and two silver cups
which were given to the said Roger at his baptism. Divers other
bequests to the said Alice, Katherine, and Leticia his daughters,
and to William and John his sons, including a pair of his best
shears. Thomas his son appointed guardian of Roger, Alice, and
Katlierino, he giving sufficient security before the Mayor and
' The testator appears to have been a plumber.
376 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Aldermen. Dated London, Saturday next after the Feast of the
Ascension [28 May], A.D. 1332. Roll 60 (82).
Assherugge (Joiix DE), tanner. To Avice his wife her entire
chamber, with all linen and woollen cloths, beds, chests, coffers,
&c., appertaining thereto, except his second best robe, which he
bequeaths to Richard Spirk de Edelmeton, uncle to the said
Avice ; also all his tenements in le Grubbestrete and la Morlane
in the parish of S. Giles for life ; remainder to Alexander,
Robert, and John his sons in successive tail ; remainder to pious
and charitable uses. Dated London, Saturday next after the
Feast of S. Martin in Yeme [11 Nov.], A.D. 1331.
Roll 60 (83).
Monday next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July].
Elsinge (RICHARD DE). To Sabine his wife in lieu of dower
sixty pounds and all his houses and shops in the Poultry in the
parish of S. Mildred for life during widowhood ; remainder to the
Hospital of S. Mary within Crupulgate for the maintenance of
a perpetual chantry. His tenements in Cordwanerstrete to be
sold by his executors to fulfil his testament, if need be ; his
brother William being preferred to other purchasers, or if he be
dead the warden and priests of the hospital aforesaid for main-
taining a chantry therewith for the space of ten years. Also to
his said wife her entire chamber, with all vessels, cups of silver
and of mazer, beds, cloths, &c., existing within his said house ;
and to William her son forty pounds in satisfaction of all claims
for rents, &c., received by the testator on behalf of the said
William during minority. Dated London, Sunday next after the
Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March], A.D. 1331. Roll 60 (93).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.'].
Nevill 1 (ISABELLA, wife of THOMAS, late woolmonger). To
Thomas her son her tenement in the parish of S. Christopher
for life ; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses, Vincent Seofoul
being preferred as purchaser. Dated London, Thursday next
before the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July], A.D. 1332.
Roll 60 (112).
1 In margin " Testamentum Isabella Neuill vel Steruas."
COURT OF HUSTLVG, LONDON. 377
Corp (JOHN), pepperer. Bequest of rents in the parishes of A.D.
S. Antonin and S. John de Walebrok for the maintenance of
diantries in the aforesaid (sic) chapel of S. Mary for the good
of his soul and the souls of Simon his father, Johanna his mother,
Johanna his wife, and others. Also to his said wife tenements
in Sopereslane for life ; remainders to Johanna his daughter,
Thomas his son, and to Gerard his brother in successive tail. To
John de Durem' a shop in the said lane in the parish of
S. Antonin for life ; remainder to his aforesaid wife and daughter.
Also to his said wife certain rents in the parish of S. John de
Walebrok. Dated London, Tuesday next before the Feast of
S. Peter in Cathedra [22 Feb.], A.D. 1330. Boll 60 (113).
Fulham (WILLIAM DE), fishmonger. To Simon his servant a
si Kip in Breggestrete. The residue of his tenements and rents to
be sold by his executors to fulfil his testament. Dated London,
Sunday the vigil of S. Laurence [10 Aug.], A.D. 1332.
Eoll 60(114).
London (Jonx DE), " barber." His tenement in the parish of
S. Mary Magdalen to be sold, and Sir Roger de Gildesburgh to
be preferred as purchaser. The proceeds to be divided into three
parts : one to be devoted to pious uses, another to remain to
Johanna his wife, and the third to his children. He wills also
that his said children be brought before the Mayor and Sheriffs
of London for the time being at the Guildhall, so that the portion
of each child may, with the assent of the said Mayor and
Sheriffs, be delivered to some honest and sufficient person to keep
in trust for them, sufficient security being taken for providing
necessaries for each of them during minority, and for restoring
the same portion on their arriving at full age, as is the custom.
Dated London, 7 August, A.D. 1332. Roll 60 (115).
Cauntebregge (MATILDA DE). To Thomas atte Pyrie, son of
Stephen de Cauntebregge, her rents in the parish of S. Mary
de Stanynglane until Stephen her son shall pay to the said
Thomas twenty marks of silver; remainder to her said son.
Also to the same Thomas in tail her tenement in Fletestrete, he
pnying to Alice her daughter an annuity of twenty-four shillings;
378 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. remainder to Stephen her son in tail; remainder to Katherine,
' 32 ' daughter of Anketin Gesors. 1 Dated at Donmawe, 2 Wednesday
next before the Feast of S. Alphege, Archbishop [19 April],
A.D. 1332. Roll 60 (11 6).
Braye (WILLIAM, elder son of WILLIAM, late woolinonger).
To Juliana his wife his term in a house in Mengeoneslane in
the parish of S. Dunstan ; also his brewhouse in the same
street and parish for life, saving the right to dower of Alice
his mother. Bequest of five marks, charged on a tenement and
shops in Tourstrete in the said parish of S. Dunstan, towards the
maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Margaret Patyns.
Dated London, Saturday next before the Feast of S. Bartholomew,
Apostle [24 Aug.], A.D. 1332. Roll CO (117).
Atte Rothe (RALPH). To Margery his wife for life houses in
the parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate inherited from Alice his
mother ; remainder to the heirs of the bodies of the testator and
his aforesaid wife. Dated London, Sunday, 13 October, A.D. 1331.
Roll 60 (118).
Barsham (ROBERT DE), clerk. A tenement in the parish of
S. Martin in the Vintry to be sold to pay his debts, reserving
certain rents to Peter, son of Robert de Suthlee. To Sarah his
daughter houses, vines, rents, and reversions in the parishes of
S. Martin in the Vintry and S. Michael de Paternostercherche ;
and to Alice his daughter a shop at Fanchurche. Dated London,
Saturday the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July], A.D. 1332.
Whereupon came Peter de Sulee, son of Eobert [de Sulee] and of
Avice his wife, being under age, and put his claim upon the testa-
ment, &c.
Roll 60 (119).
Kent (JoriN DE), dyer. To Agnes his wife his tenements in the
parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower for life ; remainder to
Walter his son and Matilda his daughter. Dated London, Sunday
next after the Feast of Translation of S. Thomas, Martyr [7 July],
A.D. 1332. Roll GO (124).
1 Probably son of John Gisors (whoso
will is enrolled avpra, p. 128). Appears
as Alderman of Alilpate eirva 1810, and
also ,is a member of Parliament for the
City in 1320.
2 Dunmow, co. Essex.
COURT OF IIUSTIXCr, L,OXI)OX. 379
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude \2S Oct.']. AD.
1 T12
Flaunden 1 (JOHN UK), " hotyere." To .Margery his \\itr tene-
incnts iu Ilolebourne and in Hosyereslane for life; remainders
to his sons Richard and John junior. Also to his said son John
a shop in Cordewanerstrete in the parish of S. Mary le Bow, so
that the said younger son pay to John his elder son four marks
sterling within four years next after his decease. Dated London,
Friday next before the Feast of Nativity of V. Mary [8 Sept.],
A.D. 1332. Roll GO (125).
Monday next before, the Feast of S. Martin \11 Nov.'].
Mondene (JoiiN DE), cutler. To Walter his son thirty
shillings annual quitrent of a tenement called " Atte Hole "
within Neugate, situate opposite the church of the Friars
Minors. 2 Matilda his wife appointed guardian of his said son
during minority. Dated Tuesday next after the Feast of Decol-
lation of S. John Baptist [29 Aug.], A.D. 1332. Roll 60 (138).
Monday the Feast of S. Clement, Pope \%3 Nov.'].
Edmund (WILLIAM), fishmonger. To Edith his wife tenements
in the parish of S. Nicholas Coldabbeye for life ; remainder to
Hugh his son. Also to the said Hugh his shop in the Old Fish
Market, London, so that he provide two chantries for the benefit
of his soul and the souls of Gunnora de Stretford and others for
the space of two years. Dated London, Saturday next after the
l-Yast of Apostles Philip and James [1 May], A.D. 1332.
Roll 60 (143).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Hilary \13 Jan.']. A.D.
Poyntel 2 (JOHN), leather merchant. 3 His tenements and 1882 ~ 8 '
1 In 1367 a scrivener, Robert de
liy name, was condemned to
stand on the pillory for forging two
deeds, oi. i! of them purporting to be a
convey auco by the testator of his pro-
perty to Sir Michael, Vicar of S. Sepul-
chre without Newgate, and the other a
reconveyance of the same to the testator
of the forgery is apparent, namely, to let
in the eldest son to the inheritance, who
under the testator's will had been prac-
tically excluded. The culprit on his own
confession had forged the deeds, anno
39 Edward IU., "after a certain ori-
ginal" which had been delivered to him
by Kichard Curteys, butcher (Letter-
and Margery his wife -in ta.'l, the deeds Book G, fols. 189 b, 190, printed by Riley
being dated respectively Monday next '- " --- -
after the Feast of ti. Gregory, Pope [12
Mareh], and Thursday next after the
in ' Memorials,' pp. 333-335).
3 One of this name was Sheriff 131 8-9,
and Alderman of Bishop.-jat.- Ward
I'Vast of Annunciation of V. Mary [>'> circa 1320 (Letter- Book K, fol. lOib).
March], anno l:t Kdward II. The object I * Mercator allute.
380 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. rents in the parishes of S. Benedict Fynk and S. Alphege near
1332 3 Oepelgate to be sold to fulfil his testament. Dated London,
Tuesday the morrow of S. Andrew [30 Nov.], A.D. 1332.
Roll 60 (144).
London (EDMUND DE), clerk. His executors to have full power
to sell his houses in Engleslane, 1 parish of S. Michael de Hoggene-
lane, for fulfilment of his testament and for pious uses. Dated
London, Sunday the Feast of Nativity of V. Mary [8 Sept.],
A.D. 1331. Roll 60 (146).
Chepe (MATILDA, relict of HAMO DE, late fishmonger). All her
tenements in London to be devoted to pious and charitable
uses. Dated London, Saturday the vigil of All Saints [1 Nov.],
A.D. 1332. Boll 60 (148).
Box (BENEDICTA, late wife of HAMO"). To Margaret Vivyan,
her daughter, a tenement in the street of Douegate in the parish
of All Hallows at the Hay for life ; remainder to Henry Vivyan,
son of the said Margaret. After the decease of the said Margaret
and Henry the same to be sold, and one moiety of the proceeds
to be distributed among the daughters of William de Bidyk for
the time being, and the other to be devoted to pious uses. Dated
London, Monday next after the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra
[22 Feb.], A.D. 1330. Roll 60 (149).
Permer (ROBERT LE), " spuriere." To Katherine his daughter
houses in the parish of S. Brigid in tail. To Roisia his wife
shops and houses also in the same parish for life ; remainder to
his said daughter; ultimate remainder of both devises to pious
and charitable uses. Dated London, 11 April, A.D. 1332.
Roll 60 (150).
St. Alban (SIMON DE), barber. 3 To Johanna his daughter a
house in the parish of S. Stephen de Colemanstrate, opposite
London Wall. Dated London, Saturday next after the Feast of
S. Michael, Archangel [29 Sept.], 6 Edward III., A.D. 1332.
Roll 60 (151).
1 Fee note to " Inggelenelano," iiipra,
p. 217.
His will enrolled tvpra, p. 135.
Served the office of Sheriff with Ealph
le Blount in 1291.
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 381
Gloucestre (HKNKY DK), goldsmith. To the Prioress and Con- A.D.
vent of S. Elena certain rents in Westchepe in the parish of S.Vedast,
for the maintenance <>f chantries in the church of S. Elena for the
good of his soul and the souls of Margaret his former wife, William
his father, Willelma his mother, and others, for a term of twelve
ye:ir.-i. The residue of his rents to be devoted to the maintenance
of John his son. Also to his said son the reversion of his capital
messuage with four shops, after the expiration of the above term,
in tail ; remainder to Johanna his daughter. To Elizabeth his
daughter for life shops in the parish of S. Michael atte Come,
together with five shillings annual quitrent in Berchereslane, 1 she
paying annually one mark of silver to the said prioress and
convent for pittance ; remainder to the fabric of London Bridge.
Also to the said bridge other rents in the parishes of S. Michael
de Bassyngeshawe, S. Clement de Candelwykestrate, and S. Stephen
de Colemanstrete. Dated London, Thursday next after the Feast
of S. Andrew, Apostle [30 Nov.], A.D. 1332. Koll 60 (152).
ANNO 7 EDWAKD III.
Monday next after the Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.~\.
Atte More (WALTER), burser. 2 To John, Robert, and
Kalph his sons pecuniary legacies. To the work of London
Bridge forty pence. Agnes his wife to have the custody of his
said sons during minority. Also to his said wife for life a
tenement in the parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate, charged
with the maintenance of two chantries in the said parish church
for one year after his decease ; remainder to pious uses. Dated
Ixmdon, Friday next after the Feast of S. Martin in Yeme
[11 Nov.], A.D. 1332. Roll 61 (9).
Vicari (WILLIAM). To Alice his wife brewhouses in the parish
of S. Sepulchre for life ; remainder to James his son in tail ;
remainder to pious uses. The said son to remain in the custody
of his wife, together with all the goods bequeathed to him, to
wit, five marks of silver, a cup of mazer, with enamelled bottom
to represent a gilt falcon, a feather bed, sheets, &c. Dated
1 Birchin Lane. " Pouchmakcr.
382 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
AD. London, Wednesday next before the Feast of Nativity of our
1332 ~ 3 ' Lord, A.D. 1332. Roll 61 (10).
Monday the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra \%2 Feb.~],
Gloucestre (JOHN DK), Hector of Herdyngton 1 in the diocese
of London. To the religious brethren of Houneslawe 2 a tenement
in Aldrichesgate Street, so that they provide chantries in their
house and in the church of Herdyngton for the good of his soul
and the souls of Master Richard de Gloucestre [his father ?],
Cristina his mother, and others. Also to Alice Walkeleyen,
girdler, tenements in the said street near the tenements of
William and Richard de Shordyche for life; remainder to the
aforesaid religious brethren of Houneslawe. Legacies to Friars
John de Stratford and William 3 de Hoghton, of the Carmelite
Order, for their clothing, and a guardian appointed during their
minority. -Dated London, Thursday next after the Feast of
H. Trinity [14 June], A.D. 1332. Roll 61 (16).
ChigweU 4 (HAMO DE). To the Dean and his brethren (confra-
tribus meis) of the aforesaid (sic) church of S. Paul all. his tene-
ments in the parish of S. Peter the Less for services at the altar of
S. Thomas the Martyr in the said church for the good of the
souls of Thomas his father, Cecilia his mother, Richard, Walter,
and William [his sons ?], and all the faithful departed. His mansion
in the parish of S. Mary Montenhaut, and all his other rents,
tenements, &c., within the City and suburbs, to be sold for
1 Harlington or Hardington, about Lancaster. Being convicted of felony,
four miles from Hounslow. I he put himself on his clergy, and the
2 Hounslow, where there was a priory I Ordinary claimed him as a clerk ; he
belonging to the Brethren of the Order j was therefore sent for a while to the
of Holy Trinity, otherwise called Breth- i Tower. Early in the following year he
ren of the Redemption of Captives made his purgation before the Bishop
(Newcourt's ' Repertorium,' vol. i. p. 655). ; f London, and entered the City amidst
the general rejoicings of the A~ldermen
and citizens, who went forth to meet
him. A writ was issued for his arrest,
3 Afterwards called "Nicholas."
* A fishmonger, and, moreover, a
clerk ; Alderman of Queenhithe Ward ;
Sheriff in 1314, and frequently filled
the office of Mayor between 1319
which, however, he managed to evade.
He shortly afterwards died, and was
buried in S. Paul's Cathedral (Stubbs's
and 1327. He espoused the cause ' Chronicles,' temp. Edw. I. and If.,
of Edward 1J. and of the loyal ' Master of the Rolls Series, pp. Ixxxii-
and patriotic party as against the , Ixxxiv). Stow is inaccurate in calling
Queen Isabella and Mortimer, falling a j him a pepperer instead of a fishmonger
victim to the latter's vengeance in 1329, ! (or -petsoner), as well as in placing iiis
after an abortive revolt of the Earl of death in the year 1328.
COUHT OF HU3TINO, LONDON. 383
payment of his legacies, &c., set out in another testament relating *.
to his movables. Also to the said Dean and Chapter nil his
houses in the parish of S. Matthew de Fridaystrete, for providing
chantries both iu the said parish church and in the church of
S. Paul before the altar of the image of the Blessed Mary in
the old work. Dated London, Tuesday next after the Feast
of If. Trinity [14 June], A.D. 1332.
Whereupon camo John de Pulteneye and put his claim upon the
aforesaid testament, saying that the said tenements in the parish of
S. Matthew do Fridaystrete were some time in the seisin of a certain
Richard do Chigwi-11, who granted them to Hamond (Hamnndut)
de Dene, fishmonger, who now in his aforesaid testament calls
himself Hamo (Hamo) de Chigwell, for life ; that the reversion
of the said tenements descended to Robert de Chigwell as son
and heir of the said Richard, who devised the same to he sold, and
the same were sold by his executors, by deed enrolled, 1 to a certain
Henry de Iddehury, Rector of Islep, and John liurt-t, who in
turn demised the said tenements by deed 2 to him the said
John do 1'ulti'iieye. And inasmuch as he has shown in court the
deed of the said Hamond, now calling himself Hamo in his aforesaid
testament, which proves that the said Hamond had only a life estate,
&c., and whereas the said Hamond had not in his lifetime challenged
the testaments of the said Richard and the said Robert pursuant to
the custom of the City, &c., ho the said John do Pulteneye asked that
execution as to the said tenements in the parish of S. Matthew de
Fridaystrote might be stayed. And thereupon for the aforesaid
reasons execution as to those tenements was stayed ; but as to the
rest of the tenements devised execution was ordered to issue, saving
the right of any one, <fec.
Roll 61 (17).
Monday after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb."].
Potyn (JoriN), girdler. Certain rents in the lane and parish
of S. Laurence in Old Jewry to be devoted to a chantry in the
said parish church for the good of his soul and the souls of Sibil
his wife, William his father, Johanna his mother, and of Richard
and Matilda the parents of his wife, and others. To the said Sibil for
life tenements and rents in the said lane and parish ; remainders
to Nicholas de Thorneby, and to Johanna his niece, daughter
of Nicholas Harlewyne, in tail ; remainder to pious and charitable
uses. To Laurence le Botoner eight shops in the parish of
S. Michael de Bassyeshawe. To Nicholas and John, sons of
1 Host. Roll 60 (102). | ' Host. Roll 60 (129).
384 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
AD. Nicholas Harlewyne, a parcel of land as tenants in tail,
1332 ~ 3 - w ith cross remainders ; remainder to Johanna their sister.
For the maintenance of the fraternity for providing wax tapers
(fraternitatis cereorum) before the cross in the said church
of S. Laurence four shillings annual quitrent of a house
called " Grerdleresselde " in Westchepe, parish of S. Pancras, so
long as the said fraternity shall exist and is faithfully supported ;
and if it be dissolved so that the wax tapers fail to be maintained,
the said rents to go to the churchwardens for a similar purpose.
Directions given for placing and lighting the said tapers : one
large taper, more especially, to be placed near our Lord's tomb on
the day of the preparation, to be lighted after the antiphon
Caro mea requiescet in spe, and so to burn till our Lord's
resurrection and throughout the octave ; and if any of it be
left after the completion of the octave, it is to be used in aid
of the other tapers. This large taper to be renewed every year
on the day of the preparation, and to burn in manner aforesaid.
Dated London, Friday next before the Feast of S. Laurence
[10 Aug.], A.D. 1332. Roll 61 (24).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Gregory ', Pope \_1% March'].
Berkhampstede (WILLIAM DE). To Johanna his wife his tene-
ment in the parish of S. Laurence in the Jewry for life, so that
she provide a chantry in the said parish church for one year.
After her decease the same to be sold, and twenty pounds sterling
of the proceeds to be divided equally among his aforesaid (sic) four
daughters, and the residue to be devoted to pious uses. Dated
London, Thursday next before the Feast of S. Thomas the Apostle
[21 Dec.], A.D. 1332. Roll 61 (30).
Grenewych (ALEXANDER DE), cordwainer. To Alexander his
son an annual rent of a shop in the Old Fish Market in the
parish of S. Nicholas Coldabbey in tail. Also to Hugh his son
in tail rents in le Redecrouchstrate and le Morelane in the parish
of S. Giles without Crepelgate ; remainder to his right heirs.
Dated London, Monday next after the Feast of S. Ambrose,
viz. 8 April, A.D. 1331. Roll 61 (35).
COURT OF HU3TINO, LONDON. 385
tl/f Min-i'ow of the Feast of 8. Mark, Evang. \25 April]. A D -
Maundevile (JOHANNA). Her tenements in Sopereslane, which
she acquired from the executors of Thomas Rornayn and of
Juliana his wife, to be sold for pious and charitable uses. Dated
Friday, III. Nones March [5 March], A.D. 1332. Roll 61 (44).
Donemowe (ROBERT DE). To Agnes his daughter a certain
chamber and solar in tail. To Richard his son his dwelling-
house, subject to certain payments to the church of S. Paul. To
Philip and John his sons a certain house, the said Philip taking
all the profits of the same for the first nine years; remainder, in
default of heirs of their bodies, to pious uses for the good of his
soul and the soul of Margery his late wife. Dated Monday the
morrow of S. Lucia, Virgin [13 Dec.], A.D. 1332. Roll 61 (49).
Halgheford (NICHOLAS DE). To the Prior and Convent of
S. Mary without Bisshopesgate in aid of their vesture he
leaves tenements in Grenewychelane, parish of All Hallows
the Great, so that his anniversary be kept. To Johanna his
wife twenty shillings annual rent of a house in Fridaystrate
for life ; remainder to Margery his daughter. Dated at his house
in the said Hospital of S. Mary, Saturday next after the Feast of
S. Hilary [13 Jan.], A.D. 1331.
Whereupon came Nicholas, son of the testator, and put his claim,
saying that his father could not devise the said tenements, &c.
Roll 61 (52).
Monday the Feast of Invention of H. Cross [3 May].
Chayham (LAURENCE DE), girdler. Tenements in Coleman-
strete in the parish of S. Stephen to be sold, and forty shillings
of the proceeds to go to Matilda his wife ; and provision to be
made for chantries in the said (sic) church of S. Olave, and for
a trental 1 of masses by the Friars Minors of London for the souls
of Hugh his father and Gennora his mother. A trental of masses
by the Augustinian Friars to be provided for out of his movable
1 See note tupra, p. 18.
VOL. I. 2 C
386 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A D. goods, and one moiety of the residue of his said goods to go to
1333- his wife by way of dower. Dated London, 10 April, A.D. 1333.
Roll 61 (61).
Barber (THOMAS LE) de Bredstrete. To Peter le Barber
certain rents in Fletestrete in the parish of S. Dunstan West
until he shall have received one hundred shillings ; remainder to
John and Agnes his children. Dated London, Wednesday next
after Feast of Apostles Peter and Paul [29 June], A.D. 1332.
Roll 61 (62).
Monday the Marrow of the Feast of H. Trinity [26 May].
Wheteleye (NiGEL DE). A tenement in the parish of
S. Botolph without Aldresgate to be sold to fulfil his will,
and Alice his daughter to be preferred as purchaser. Dated
at his hostel, London, in the aforesaid parish, A.D. 1331.
Roll 61 (73).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Barnabas {11 June'].
Luton (WILLIAM DE). To Bona his wife all his tenements
and rents in Manionelane in the parish of S. Dunstan for
life; the same to be sold at her decease. Dated London,
Monday next before the Feast of S. Mark, Evangelist [25 April],
A.D. 1333. Roll 61 (77).
Hale (STEPHEN DE), " felmongere." To Matilda his wife a
tenement in Gaysporelane in the parish of S. Mary de Alder-
mannebury for life ; remainder to Thomas and Johanna his
childi-en and the heirs of their bodies ; remainder to pious and
charitable uses. Dated London, Wednesday next after the Feast
of Conception of V. Mary [8 Dec.], A.D. 1332. Roll 61 (78).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. Barnabas [11 June].
Turk (GODWYN). A brewhouse and shops at Smethefeld to be
sold to pay his debts and fulfil the will of his testament (voluntatem
testamentimei). To Petronilla his wife for life all his tenements of
which he and his said wife were jointly enfeoffed. To Andrew and
Walter his sons tenements in Breggestrate and at Billyngesgate.
His wife to apportion the residue of his tenements as she may
COURT OF IIUSTING, LOXDON. 387
think fit, among his other children according to their condition. *- D -
Dated London, Tuesday in Whitsun week, A.n. 1333.
Whereupon came the aforesaid Pefronilla and put her claim
upon a devise made of a certain tenement, wharf, Ac., which she
.and the testator had acquired conjointly from John, son of Hugh
Baudry, whereof she produced proof. Accordingly her challenge was
maintained as to the said tenements, &c., the quitclaim whereof by
the said John Jiaudry was enrolled 1 in the rolls of deeds and wills
at the Husting held on Monday next after the Feast of S. James
[25 July], 20 Edward II. [A.B. 1326].
Roll 61 (83).
Monday the Vigil of the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin \%0 July],
Bere (RICHARD DE LA) de Westcote. To Johanna his daughter
houses lately built by him in Phelipeslane for life ; after her
death the same to be sold for fulfilling his testament. Dated
Aspele, in the parish of Snthlyngton, co. Beds, Wednesday the
Feast of S. Martin, Bishop and Confessor [11 Nov.], A.D. 1332.
Roll 61 (85).
Poyntel (THOMAS). To Johanna his wife all his tenements and
rents in the City and suburbs of London for life. To Thomas his
son and Amicia and Cristina his daughters the reversion of shops,
rents, &c., in the parishes of S. Nicholas Shambles, S. Mary de
Aldermanbury, S. Edmund the King in Lombardstrete, and
S. Botolph without Bisshopesgate, with cross remainders. Dated
London, Sunday next before the Feast of Annunciation of V.
Mary [25 March], A.D. 1332.
Whereupon came John de Shirebourn, clerk, and put his claim
upon the testament aforesaid.
Roll 61 (92).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of S. James, Apostle [35 July].
Bosenham (WILLIAM DE). To Gilbert and Simon his sons
tenements, &c., in the parishes of S. Botolph without Algate,
S. Katherine within Alegate, and All Hallows de Berkyngcherche.
Agnes his wife appointed guardian of his said sons. Dated
4 March, A.D. 1315.
Previous to this testament it is recorded that Simon, son of
1 Hust, Roll 54 (11 ii).
388 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A D. William do Boscnham, came to the Court of Husting of Pleas of
1333. Land hold on Monday the vigil of S. Margaret, and complained that
the aforesaid Agnes had delayed proving the above testament for fifteen
years, he himself heing under age at the time, to the disherison of
himself as to tenements devised to him in the said testament, and
prayed a remedy. Accordingly the said Agnes, together with Gilbert
Bonrouncyn, her husband, and John Chaplain, her co-executor, were
summoned to appear at the next Husting, and to bring with them
the testament, which they did ; and when asked to account for the
delay, the said Agnes declared that the aforesaid William her
husband had died so much in debt that she was afraid to prove his
testament or to undertake the burden of administration in that
court, but she knew no reason why the same should not be proved.
Whereupon the testament was admitted to probate, &c.
Roll 61 (97).
Monday next before the Feast of 88. Simon and Jude [88 Oct.'].
Dallyng (JOHN DE), senior. To Johanna his wife for life all
his tenements in the City of London, so that she divide one
moiety of the rents of the same among his children William,
Hugh, John, and Nicholas, Margaret, Elizabeth, and Sarah,
except his mansion house in the parish of S. Nicholas, which
she is to enjoy for life exempt from such payment; remainder
to his said children in successive tail ; remainder to Katherine
his daughter, her heirs and assigns. Also to his said children
the reversion of tenements in the parishes of S. Margaret Moysi
in Fridaystrete and S. Vedast in tail, with cross remainders.
Also to the said Johanna his wife rents in the parish of
S. Mary le Bow in Cordewanerstre (sic) for life, with remainders
over. Dated London, Friday next after the Nativity of V. Mary
[8 Sept.], A.D. 1332. Roll 61 (99).
Monday next lief we the Feast of S. Martin [11 Nov.'].
St. Philbert (SiR JOHN DE), Knt. To Hugh his son all his
houses in the City of London and in the vill of St. Edmund 1 in
tail ; remainder to the testator's heirs in tail male. Dated Cane-
feld, 2 in the diocese of London, Thursday the vigil of S. Luke,
Evangelist [18 Oet.],-A.D. 1331. Roll 61 (107).
Wyrcestre (EGBERT DE), skinner. Tenements and rents in
1 Bury St. Edmund, co. Suffolk. | " Canfield, co. Essex.
COURT OF OUSTING, LONDON. 389
the parish of S. Andrew to be sold by his executors, and one * D -
moiety of the proceeds to go to Alice his wife by way of dower,
and the other to be devoted to pious and charitable uses. Also
to his said wife for life by way of her free-bench* (liberi band)
his dwelling-house in the said parish of S. Andrew ; remainder
to pious uses. Dated London, Friday next after the Feast of
S. Dunstan, Bishop [19 May], A.D. 1332. Roll 61 (108).
Pampesworth (JOHN DE), hosier. To John le Keu, a his
apprentice, shops in Cordewanerstrete in the parish of S. Mary
le Bow. His rents and tenements in the parish of S. Sepulchre
without Neugate, and in Fletestrete in the parish of S. Dunstan
West, to be sold, and the proceeds devoted to the maintenance
of chantries in the said church of S. Sepulchre. Dated London,
Sunday the Feast of S. Peter ad Vincula [1 Aug.], A.D. 1333.
Whereupon came William de Loughteburgh and Margery his wife
and put their claim upon the said testament.
Roll 61 (110).
Darmentiers (JOHANNA, late wife of JOHN"). To Isabella,
daughter of Ralph le Balauncer, wife of John de Causton,
mercer, her shop opposite Sopereslane, parish of S. Antonin,
she rendering yearly to the church of the nuns of S. Elena on
Easter Sunday forty pence for providing communion wine in
the said church. Dated London, within the cloister of the
house of S. Elena aforesaid, Wednesday next before the Feast
of S. Peter in Cathedra [22 Feb.], A.D. 1331. Roll 61 (114).
Coterel (RICHAKD), cordwainer. To John, Richard, Thomas,
and William his sons pecuniary legacies. Edith his wife
appointed their guardian. Also to his said wife for life tene-
ments and shops in the lane and parish of S. Nicholas Hakon, in
Sopereslane in the parish of S. Pancras, and in Wodestrete in the
parish of S. Michael de Hoggenlane. Should she sell the same
during her lifetime one third of the proceeds to go to her by way
of dower, and the residue to his aforesaid sons. Dated London,
1 An estate for life in copyhold lands
which a wife had on the death of her
luisUind for her dower, according to the
custom of the manor ; for unless there be
such special custom copyhold estates
are not liable to dower, being only
estates at the will ef the lord.
' Or the Cook.
3 Draper; Sheriff, 1299-1300; Alder-
man of Langbourn Ward.
390 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Sunday next after the Feast of Apostles Philip and James
1333 ' [1 May], A.D. 1333. Roll 61 (115).
Ely (ROBERT DE). All his tenements and rents in the City
of London to be sold to pay his debts. Dated London, Friday
next before the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.], A.D. 1333.
Whereupon came John, son of Eobert de Gloucestre, and put his
claim upon the said testament ; and similarly Margaret de Dokes-
worth put her claim, &c.
Roll 61 (116).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Martin [11 Nov.'].
Banquell (THOMAS DE). Certain rents in the parishes of
S. Dunstan towards the Tower, S. Botolph Billyngesgate, and
S. Dionisius Grraschurche to be devoted to the maintenance of
chantries in the church of S. Michael de Bassieshawe for the good
of his soul and the souls of John his father and Cecilia 1 his mother,
&c., for the first twenty years after his decease. To Thomas his
son all his rents and tenements in the City and suburbs within the
liberty of the City in tail ; remainders to Dionisia and Elizabeth
his daughters and the heirs of their bodies. To Peter Walkelyn,
"ceynturer," and to John Poyntere shops in the said parish of
S. Michael for life. Dated London, Saturday next after the Feast
of Exaltation of H. Cross [14 Sept.], A.D. 1333. Roll 61 (118).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Edmund, King [20 Nov."].
Hunteman (ADAM). To Richard de Kent, vintner, a term of
seven years in a tenement in the parish of All Hallows de
Berkyngecherche. If the tenement be sold, he wills that one
third of the proceeds go to Margery his wife by way of dower, and -
the residue be devoted to payment of his debts, and to pious uses
for the good of his soul and the souls of his father and mother,
Emma his [late] wife, and others. His executors appointed
guardians of John his son, to whom he leaves two thirds of the
profits arising from all his lands and tenements, and the residue
to pious uses. Dated London, Tuesday next before the Feast of
SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct.], A.D. 1333. Roll 61 (121).
1 Her will enrolled supra, p. t>42.
COURT OF Ill'STING, LONDON.
Clerk (REGINALD LE). To Cecilia his wife a tenement in the
aforesaid (sic) parish of S. Andrew for life ; remainder to Johanna
his daughter and Thomas de Bryncheslegh in special tail ;
remainder to John his son in fee. Dated at Holebourn, in the
suburb of London, Sunday the Feast of S. John, Apostle and
Evangelist [27 Dec.], A.D. 1332. Roll 61 (122).
Monday the Feast of S. Nicholas, Bp. and Conf. [6 Dec.].
Busshe (MASTER JOHN), clerk. Certain hereditaments in the
parish of Fanchirche to be sold (saving to the monks of Ber-
mundsey 1 thirty-two pence annual rent), and out of the proceeds
chantries to be maintained in the churches of S. Dunstan at the
Tower and S. Mary de Fanchirche for the good of the souls of
I'M ward the King, son of King Henry; of Stephen, formerly priest
of I he said King Edward ; of Simon his father and Alice his mother,
and others. If the said messuages cannot be sold as his executors
wish, he devises the same to the Hospital of S. Thomas the
Martyr in Suthwerk. His houses in the parish of S. Dunstan
near the Tower also to be sold, saving thirty pence to London
Bridge, and the wardens of the bridge to be preferred as pur-
chasers if they will by the value of one talent 2 (ad valentiam
unius talenli). Dated Lincoln, Sunday, 6 June, A.D. 1333.
Whereupon came William Busshe, brother of the aforesaid John,
and put his claim upon the testament as to the tenements in the
parish of Fanchercbe, saying that he was brother of the testator, and
as such entered upon the said tenements at the testator's decease,
and was still so seised of them. He also alleged that the said
tenements were demised by a certain Stephen de London, chaplain,
to the aforesaid Simon, the testator's father, and his heirs lawfully
begotten, and that at the decease of the said John Lusshc they
ought to descend to him as brother and heir by formedon,-* &c.; and
asked that execution should not issue. When questioned by the
A.D.
1333.
1 A convent of monks of the Cluniac
Order founded by Aylwin Child, who, as
some suppose, was father of Henry Fitz
Aylwin or Eylwin of London Stone,
first Mayor of London.
2 The value of a talent depended
upon whether it was Hebrew, Greek, or
Koman, and whether a talent of silver
or of gold. According to Du Cange it
might be equivalent either to fifty or
one hundred libra; on the other hand.
it is also found to represent sometimes
only one libra and sometimes only a
mark.
3 ferfiirmam donarianit, i.e., accord-
ing to the form of the gift, which the
Statute of Westminster the second
(13 Edward I., c. 1), otherwise known
as the statute Dn Dtixit Conditionalilmi,
declared should be observed. Bee notes
supra, pp. 150, 169.
392
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
AD.
1333.
Court if ho had any specialty to bring forward by way of proof, he
said that he had not, but was prepared to verify his words by a jury,
&c. Thereupon John de Lccheworth, executor of the testament,
being asked if he had anything to say why execution should issue
against the claim, &c., said that the tenements in question were
some time in the seisin of one John called " Trest," a bureller, and
Emma his wife, who by deed enrolled 1 in the fifty-fourth year of the
reign of Henry III. granted them to Stephen de London (then chaplain
to !Sir Edward, the king's eldest son), who granted the same to Simon
Busshe, the father of the said John and William, his heirs and
assigns, by deed enrolled in the same year. 2 Whereupon he pro-
duced the said deeds enrolled, and asked that a simple uncorroborated
assertion might not be admitted against deeds which are of record
according to the custom of the City, and that execution might be
decreed. And the rolls of deeds and wills being examined, the said
deeds were found to be so enrolled ; and the said William Busshe
having nothing to say, plenary execution was granted, and the said
William was in mercy for a false claim. 3
Roll 61 (123).
A.D.
1333-4.
ANNO 8 EDWARD III.
Monday next before Feast of Purification of V. Mary [ Feb.],
Wyncestre (JOHN DE), cordwainer. To Helewysia de Wyncestre,
formerly wife of John his brother, his tenement in the parish
of S. Olave in Silverstrate for a term of five years after his
decease ; remainder to pious and charitable uses. Dated London,
Thursday next after the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord
[25 Dec.], A.D. 1333. Roll 62 (1).
Manfeld (ROBERT DE). To Richard, son of Stephen de Berkyng,
certain rents in Fletestrete and elsewhere in tail ; remainder
to Johanna, daughter of the said Stephen. A messuage within
Neugate to be sold to pay his debts. No date.
Whereupon came Gilbert de Kelseye, " ymaiour," 4 and Agnes his
wife, and put their claim, &c. And similarly came Stephen de
Holand and Matilda his wife and put their claim, &c.
Roll 62 (6).
Fresshefissh (ALICE, formerly wife of JOHN). To Hugh de
1 Hust. Roll 4 (53).
" Hust. Roll 4 (54).
3 7. ., fined for claiming as under an
entail when the grant was one in fee.
4 I. e., image-maker. Cf . Alexander
le Ymagour (City Records, Letter- Book
B, fol. 67 b, and Letter-Book D, fol.
149b).
COURT OF HOSTING, LONDON. 393
Mockyng, fishmonger, a tenement in the parish of S. Margaret
de Bruggestrete in Kederesgatelane. 1 To Cristina, daughter of
Thomas Jurdan, a tenement also in the said lane. To Johanna
her sister rents in S. Botolph's Lane near Billyngesgate in the
parish of S. George. Dated London, Monday next after the Feast
of Epiphany [6 Jan.], A.D. 1333. Koll 62 (11).
Coleman (WALTER), " shipwryght." To Alice his wife houses
in the parish of All Hallows de Berkyngecherch for life ;
remainder to his next heirs. Dated London, Wednesday the
morrow of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.], A.D. 1333.
Roll 62 (12).
Combe (JOHN DE), woolmonger. The tenement devised to him
by William de Combe, his uncle, to be sold, and the proceeds
devoted to pious uses for the good of the souls of the said uncle
and of Petronilla, wife of the same, &c. Dated London, Friday
next after the Feast of S. Martin, Bishop [11 Nov.], A.D. 1333.
Roll 62 (13).
Evere (ROGER DE), ironmonger. To Sir John de Evre, his son,
a monk of Beremundeseye, an annuity of six marks for celebrating
for the good of his soul and the souls of Cristiana his wife and
others. To Alice, Agnes, Johanna, and Johanna (sic) his daughters
all his tenements within the City of London in tail, with cross
remainders ; remainder to the Prior and Convent of S. Saviour
de Beremundeseie for pious uses. Dated London, Thursday next
after the Feast of S. Lucia, Virgin [13 Dec.], A.D. 1333.
Whereupon came Alice, wife of Walter Cote, and Johanna and
Agues her sisters, and put their claim upon the said testament, &o.
Roll 62 (14).
Wylehale (RICHARD DE). To Alice his wife all his rents and
tenements in le Ryole in the parish of S. Michael de Paternoster-
cherche. To Agnes, daughter of Hugh de Langrave, a shop in
the parish of S. Augustine for life ; remainder to Laurence his
son. Dated Great Wylmundele, 2 in the diocese of Lincoln,
1 Afterwards known as Pudding Lane.
See note tnpra, p. 44.
2 Great Wymondley, co. Herts.
3!)4 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Wednesday next after the Feast of the Circumcision [1 Jan.],
1333-4.
A.D. 1333.
The said Alice in full court renounced the devise made to her in
fee, and claimed only to hold for a life estate, according to the
custom of the City of London.
Eoll G2 (18).
Monday the Feast of S. Valentine \llf. Feb.'].
Starcolf (RICHARD), mercer. His tenement called " le Stapled-
halle "' within the bar in the parish of S. Andrew de Holebourn
to be sold for pious uses. To Thomas his son in tail all his
tenements and arable lands without the bar in the parish of
S. Andrew and in the parish of S. Giles of the Lepers. 2 Dated
Holebourn, Friday the morrow of the Feast of S. Mary Magdalen
[22 July], A.D. 1333. Roll 62 (25).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle \2Jf. Feb.~\.
Oveseye (KATHERINE, daughter of JOHN). Confirmation of
grant formerly made by her to Simon de Leuesham, vintner,
and Alice his wife of a brewhouse and garden in the parish of
S. Michael de Bassyeshawe for a term of ten years. After the
expiration of the said term the same to be sold by her executors
to pay her debts and funeral expenses. Dated London, Wednes-
day next after the Feast of S. Bartholomew [24 Aug.], A.D. 1333.
Whereupon came the said Simon and Alice and showed the deed
granting to them the above term, which is afterwards set out in full.
Roll 62 (29).
Wrenche (JOHN). To Margaret his wife for life all his lands
and tenements in London ; remainder to Helena his daughter.
To his father and mother (not named) for their lives all his lands
and tenements in Kedewelly; 3 remainders to his said wife and
1 This tenement (as may be seen j place for wool merchants or staplers
tvpra, p. _363) belonged three years (Herbert's 'Antiquities of the Inns of
before to John le Brun, who devised it
to his wife for life, and after her
death to be sold. It stood on the site
longing to Gray's Inn, which is tradi-
tionally reported to have been called
" Staple Hall," and to have been at one
time a sort of exchange or meeting-
Court and Chancery,' London, 1804).
a Commonly known as S. Giles in the
of Staple Inn, an Inn of Chancery be- Fields - K WaS formerl >- called from
a hospital for lepers founded there by
Matilda, queen of Henry I.
Co. Hereford and the Marches of
Wales.
COURT OF DUSTING., LONDON. 395
daughter. Dated Wednesday after the Exaltation of H. Cross A D.^
[14 Sept.], A.D. 1333. Koll 62 (30).
Cros (JOHN), fishmonger. Certain rents in the parish of
S. Benedict in Grascherchestrete to be devoted to the main-
tenance of wax tapers to burn before the image of the Blessed
Mary in the aforesaid (sic) chapel of S. Mary [in the church of]
S. George aforesaid (sic) near Estchep. To Katherine his
daughter rents which he inherited from Mary his mother in the
parish of S. Mary Montenhaut near Eldefisshestrete, in tail ;
remainder to Mary his daughter. Also to the said Katherine
and Mary marriage portions. Bequests for the maintenance of
chantries in the aforesaid chapel. To Amy his wife his dwelling-
house for life ; remainder to Gilbert his son in tail. To Thomas
his son twenty shillings. Dated London, Thursday the Feast of
Apostles Simon and Jude [28 Oct.], A.D. 1333.
Also his house at Suthgernemuth 1 to be sold to pay his debts.
Whereupon came the aforesaid Amy and asked that probate or
proclamation of the said testament might not prejudice her claim to
dower or other sufficient estate according to the custom of the City,
as might seem most expedient, and in this manner put her claim.
Roll 62 (36).
Monday next before the Feast of S. George the Martyr [23 April}. A.D.
1334.
Waldeshef (WALTER). Bequest of rents in Chepe, in the ward
of Nicholas de Farndon, 2 and in la Vinetrie for the maintenance of
chantries in the church of Boyleston ; 3 and other rents in la Ryole
in the parish of S. Michael for the maintenance of chantries in
the said church of S. Michael in Paternosterstrete in la Ryole.
The Mayor and Aldermen for the time being to see that the said
chantries are kept up, and also to superintend the sale of all his
rents and tenements after the decease of Johanna his wife without
an heir male of his body, the proceeds of which are to be devoted
to pious and charitable uses. Dated Boyleston, Thursday the
Feast of S. Katherine [25 Nov.], A.D. 1333.
To the work of London Bridge one mark. Roll 62 (42).
1 Sonth Yarmouth.
1 The Ward of Farringrton within
Ludgate and Newgate and without ;
divided into two wards by Act of Par-
liament anno 17 Bichard II.
3 Co. Derby.
39G CALENDAR OF WILLS,
AD. Monday the Feast of S. Mark, Evangelist \%5 April].
Hawyk (MARGARET DE), formerly wife of John de Apeton.
Her mansion house to be sold for the maintenance of a chantry
in the church of S. Dionisius aforesaid (sic) ; Isabella Godchep
to be preferred as purchaser. Dated London, Tuesday next after
the Octave of Easter [27 March], A.D. 1334. Eoll 62 (57).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of H. Trinity [_H June].
Horn (RICHARD). Bequests for the maintenance of a chantry
and wax tapers in the church of S. Margaret aforesaid (sic). To
Geoffrey and John his sons tenements, rents, &c., in the parishes
of S. Margaret and S. Magnus, All Hallows de Berkyngcherche
and S. Martin Organ Dated London, Sunday the Feast of
Pentecost [7 June], A.D. 1332. Eoll 62 (69).
Notyngham (RICHARD DE), clerk. To John his eldest son two
tenements which he acquired from the executors of Master
Richard de Neuport, late Bishop of London, in the parish of
S. Gregory aforesaid (sic), one of them being situate at the
corner of Sarmonereslane. 1 To William and Nicholas his sons and
Matilda his daughter tenements and rents in the parishes of
S. Nicholas Hacon and S. Michael Queenhithe ; remainder to
pious uses. His tenement in the parish of S. Andrew Castle
Baynard to be sold : one moiety of the proceeds to go to the
maintenance of his said children, the other to be devoted to pious
uses for the good of his soul and the souls of Agnes his late wife,
&c. John de Clacton appointed guardian of his aforesaid children.
Dated London, Thursday the Feast of Annunciation of V. Mary
[25 March], A.D. 1333.
Whemipon came "William le Botiller and Agnes his wife and put
their claim upon the said testament, as appears in a schedule in the
file of Common Pleas for the year 8 Edward III. 2
Eoll 62 (70).
1 Now Sermon Lane ; a corruption, [ 2 In the Husting Eoll of Common
according to Stow, of bheremoniers , Pleas for that year (No. 68) there is
Lane, so called from those who cut and the appointment by the said William
rounded the plates to be coined or , and Agnes of attorneys in a plea of
stamped into sterling pence, the King's distress against John, son of Richard
mint being situate at the Old Exchange de Notyngham, but no further proceed-
(Old Change), near to the said lane. i ings appear to be recorded.
COURT OF HU9TINO, LONDON. 397
Monday next before the Feast of 8. Botolph [17 June'].
Pykenham (JOHN DE), paternostrer. 1 To Richard his kinsman
a shop in the parish of S. Michael aforesaid (sic). To Emma his
wife the whole of his tenements in the said parish and in flu-
]. .-irish of S. Brigid in Fletstret for life. Dated London, Sunday
the vigil of Apostles Simon and Jude [28 Oct.], A.D. 1331.
Whereupon came the aforesaid Emma and put her claim upon
the said testament, as appears in the Husting rolls (rotulis Husteng-
alibus) for the same court, &c. 2 (sic).
Roll 62 (85).
Monday next before ike, Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July}.
Pontesbery (MASTER THOMAS DE). To Master William de
Pontesbery and Adam de Okes, his brothers, all his tenements
in the City of London and in the vills of Cantebriggc, St. Alban,
Molsho, 3 Cranefeld, 4 and Okes. 5 No date. Roll 62 (95).
Monday neoct after F. of Translation of S. Edward, K. [13 Oct.'].
Farndon 6 (NICHOLAS DE), Alderman. To Roysia his daughter
all his tenement in Wodestrete for life; remainder to Nicholas
his son. Also to the said Nicholas divers fiefs, &c., in Wodestrete,
Goderonelane, and Thames Street, together with a garden in the
parish of S. Botolph without Bisshopesgate. To Thomas de Porkele,
his cousin (mon cosyn), a tenement called "le Bretasse" 7 in
Thames Street. To Thomas, son of the said Roysia, a tenement
in Silverstrete. To the Dean and Chapter of S. Paul a tenement
1 A maker of paternosters, i.e., rosa-
ries or prayer-beads.
3 Viz., Hust. Roll, Common Pleas,
No. 58, where the said Emma claims a
freehold in certain tenements in the
3 Co. Bucks.
4 Co. Beds.
' Co. Salop.
6 Goldsmith. Several times Lord
Mayor between 1308 and 1323. Most
parishes of S. Michael le Quern and | writers have stated him to be a son of
S. Brigid the Virgin, and a fee simple """' J " "-- ' t~*~.* f =_;_
in certain others, as having been ac-
quired by her jointly with her late
husband, as appears by deeds produced
in court, fhe therefore asks that as to
these execution should not be granted
to her prejudice ; but as to certain shops
in Paternosterowe in the parish of
S. Michael aforesaid, they were mani-
festly devised to her by the above
testament, and of these she prays
execution.
William de Farndon, instead of son-in-
law, as he was by marriage with Isa-
bella, daughter of the said William;
whilst Stow and others have con-
founded him with Nicholas his son,
whose will is dated 20 April, 1361, and
who desired to be buried in the church
of S. Peter in Chepe Koll 89 (66).
(See note to the will of William de
Farindon, nipra, p. 112.)
7 Or " Bretaske," a fortified house near
the Tower (' Memorials,' pp. 204, 207).
398
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D.
1334.
in the street of S. Augustyn for a chantry. To Nicholas, son of
Keymond de Burdeux, twelve shillings quit-rent in the parish of
S. Gyles without Crepelgate. To John de Pulteneye he gives
and devises le Aldermanrie of Farndon within Ludgate and Neu-
gate and without. The residue of his chattels, after paying debts
and bequests, to be expended for the souls of William de Farndon,
Italph le Fevere, and Isabella, the mother of the testator, and
all Christians. Dated London, the vigil of Nativity of S. John
Baptist [24 June], A.D. 1334.
Whereupon came the above Roisia and put her claim upon the
said testament, 1 to wit, concerning all the lands and tenements
which formerly belonged to William de Farndon in the City of
London and suburb of the same, in the said testament contained,
&c., and asked that execution should not issue concerning the same,
<tc.
Also Anketin Gisors and Johanna his wife put their claim upon
the said testament, and asked that execution should not issue con-
cerning a plot of land in the parish of All Hallows the Less.
Eoll 62 (102).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.'].
Dallyngg (THOMAS DE). To Matilda his wife his messuage in
Philippeslane in the parish of S. Alphege for life ; remainder to
Margaret and Alice his daughters, &c. To John and William
1 Reference is made in the margin to
the Busting Rolls (i.e., Common Pleas,
Koll 58), where her claim to certain mes-
suages in the parishes of S. Peter de
Wodestrate and S. Olave Silverstrete is
set out. She there alleges that a William
de Farndon was seised of divers tene-
ments and rents in the City of London
and its suburb, which he left to Isabella
his wife, by testament enrolled in the
Husting held on Monday next before
the Feast of . Gregory, Pope, anno
22 Edward I.tnpra, p. 112 for life,
remainder to Nicholas de Farndon and
Isabella, daughter of the said William,
and the heirs of the body of the said
Isabella; that after the decease of
Isabella, the wife of the said William,
the said Nicholas and Isabella, daughter
of the said William, then wife of the
said Nicholas, became seised of the
aforesaid tenements and rents; that
Bhe (the claimant) was daughter of the
said Nicholas and of Isabella his wife,
and that after their respective deaths
she, as daughter and heiress of Isabella,
daughter of William de Farndon, en-
tered upon and was seised of the same
by virtue of the devise of the aforesaid
William : whence the Court might see
by the testament of the said William,
which was of record, that the said
Nicholas had no title to the tenements
and rents so devised to Nicholas and
Isabella, mother of Roysia the claimant,
who therefore prays that execution of
the above testament may be stayed.
The Court wished to see the testament
of William de Farndon, and a day was
given. Afterwards, at the Court of
Husting for Pleas of Land held on
Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke,
Evangelist [18 Oct.], in the same year,
no evidence being forthcoming of
the said Nicholas having any higher
or other title in the said tenements
and rents than as aforesaid, execution
was ordered by the Court to be staved.
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 399
his sons pecuniary bequests by way of advancement. Dated
Norwich, Monday next after the Feast of Exaltation of H. Cross
[14 Sept.], 7 Edward III. [A.D. 1333]. Roll 62 (104).
St. Osith (HENRY DE). Certain houses in Athelestrete 1 in
Castle Baynard Ward to be devoted to a chantry in the afore-
said (sic) church of S. Benedict. Bequests also of rents, timber,
and stone for the maintenance of the chaplain and repair of the
said houses. To John his son and Thomas, brother of the said
John, son [sons ?] of Johanna de Stokbury, and the heirs of their
respective bodies, he leaves a house ; remainder to pious uses. To
William de Carleton also a house in the parish of S. Benedict
for life ; remainder to pious uses. Dated London, Tuesday the
vigil of S. Laurence [10 Aug.], A.D. 1334. Roll 62 (105).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Hilary \13 Jan.~\.
Waltham (HUGH DE), Clerk of London. 2 Commends his soul to
his Creator and his vile body to earth and worms. To be buried near
Juliana his wife in the entrance of the church of S. Peter de Corn-
hull, unless he afterwards make disposition otherwise. To Stephen
his son his house in Kyronelane in the parish of S. James de
Garlekheth, and rents in the parishes of S. Leonard de Estchep,
S. Mary de Wolcherchehawe upon Cornhull, S. Stephen Walebrok,
S. Martin de Oteswyche, and elsewhere ; also the advowson of the
church of All Hallows de Stanenecherche for life ; remainder to
Margery his daughter. To Hamo his son, and Cecilia, Johanna,
and Margery his daughters, a shop at Oysterhell in successive
tail ; remainders over. To Walter his son tenements in the
parishes of S. Benedict and All Hallows de Garscherche for life ;
remainder to the Prior and convent of the church of S. Mary de
Suthwerk for masses for the good of his soul and the souls of
Juliana his wife, Adam his father, Margery his mother, Agnes
his first wife, and others. Also to Cristina his daughter, and
to the aforesaid Johanna, Cecilia, and Margery, tenements in
the parishes of All Hallows de Berkyngcherche, S. Andrew
and S. Peter de Cornhull, and in the Vintry. To Agnes
1 Now Addle Street.
' J In margin he is styled Common
Clerk of London, meaning Town Clerk,
in which office he was succeeded by
Roger de Depham (Letter -Book K,
fol. 4).
400 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. his daughter, a nun of S. Elena, a shop in the parish of
1334-5. g> B enec ii cfc Yynk. A bequest to the light of the Blessed Mary
in the church of S. Peter de Cornhell. To Agnes, late wife of
Philip Lucas, the presentation to a chantry already established
in the church of S. Magnus for the souls of Hugh Pourte,
Margaret, wife of the same, and William their son. Guardians
appointed for his children. Dated London, Friday the Feast of
S. Katherine, Virgin [25 Nov.], A.D. 1334.
Whereupon came Johanna de Middelton and put her claim upon a
tenement at Garscherch in the said testament devised.
Roll 62 (110).
Pabenham (SiMON DE), mason. His tenement wherein he
dwelt, together with shops in the parish of S. Sepulchre in
Smethefeld, to be sold to pay his debts, legacies, &c., and the
residue to remain to Amicia his wife, to whom he also leaves his
other tenements in the said parish for life ; remainder to Alice
and Koisia his daughters and the heirs of their bodies in equal
portions, with cross remainders ; ultimate remainder to pious uses.
For the maintenance of the church of S. Sepulchre aforesaid he
leaves a shop in the lane called " Hosierelane." Dated London,
Tuesday the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra [22 Feb.], A.D. 1333.
Eoll62 (118).
Monday next before the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul \25 Jem.].
Kenne (RICHARD LE). To Richard, senior, his son one hundred
shillings, the same to remain, together with the said Richard,
in the custody of Hamo de Wy and Margery, wife of the same,
that the said Richard may be instructed in some art as soon
as may be deemed expedient. To Richard, junior, his son and
to Agnes, mother of the same, five marks. To the aforesaid
Hamo and Margery the reversion of a tenement in the parish
of S. Nicholas Coldabbeye. Dated Wednesday next after Palm
Sunday, viz., the day before the Kal. April [31 March], A.D. 1333.
Roll 62 (122).
Gloucestre (DAME HAWYSIA, relict of SIR WALTER DE). To the
Prior and Brethren of the H. Cross near the Tower a tenement in
Siuedenelane 1 and in the parish of All Hallows Berkyngg, so that
1 Seething Lane.
COURT OF HUSTI.Nti, LONDON. 401
they provide a chaplain to celebrate mass every day with music
and collect for the dead, to wit, Quesumua Domine pro tua
pietate, &c., for the good of her soul and the souls of Walter her
late husband and others. The said prior and brethren to bind
themselves and their successors, before the Mayor and Aldermen
in full Husting, upon the Holy Gospels to observe this request on
peril of their souls and as they would answer for it before the
Great Judge at the last judgment. No date.
Whereupon the said prior and brethren made oath, &c.
Roll 62 (125).
ANNO 9 EDWARD III.
Monday next after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.],
Marny (HUGH DE), Rector of Norton near the town of St. Ed-
mund. 1 His houses in Dezarslane 2 to be sold, Dame Alianora
Ferr' having the right of pre-emption, and twenty marks of the
proceeds to be given to the new work of S. Alary in S. Paul's
Church. To Sir Geoffrey de Ely, his chaplain, twenty marks, his
houses in Ivilane, 8 and rents in the parish of S. Peter de Cornhull
for life for pious uses ; remainder to the new work of S. Paul's
aforesaid. Dated Benhale, 4 Saturday the Ides of August
[13 Aug.], A.D. 1334. Roll 63 (2).
Monday the Vigil of the Feast of S. Valentine \_14 Feb.'].
Kynardesley 5 (MARGERY, late wife of SIR SIMON DE, Knt.).
To Katherine her daughter tenements and rents in Alegatestrete
in the parish of S. Katherine Colman. To Thomas her son all her
tenements in the town of St. Botolph. 6 Dated London, Saturday
next after the Feast of S. Scolastica, Virgin [10 Feb.], A.D. 1334.
Roll 63 (5).
Croydon 7 (JOHN DE), fishmonger. To John his son one
hundred shillings for putting him out as apprentice. To
Cristina his daughter sixty shillings. To Roisia his wife two
1 Bury St. Edmunds, co. Suffolk.
' Dicers Lane, in the parish of
8. Nicholas Shambles.
Formerly called " Fukemerlane " or
4 Benhall, co. Suffolk.
8 In margin dicte de WUffhety.
6 Boston, co. Line.
7 Of 8. Clement's Lane, according to
" Folkemareslane " (ride supra, p. 49). a marginal note.
VOL. I. 2D
402 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. tenements in S. Clement's Kane for life ; after her death the same
i " 6 ' to be sold, and forty shillings of the proceeds to go to the said
John and Cristina respectively, and the residue to maintain
chantries in the church of S. Clement. Also to his said wife the
remaining term of. Walter his apprentice. Dated London, Satur-
day next before the Feast of S. Dionisius [9 Oct.], A.D. 1334.
Eoll 63 (6).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra [22 Feb."].
Pelham (JOHN DE), clerk. To Dionisia his wife two tenements
in Silverstrete, one being in the parish of S. Olave and the other
in the parish of S. Alban ; also rents in Distaflane in the parish
of S. Margaret Moisy for life ; remainder to Nicholas his son.
Dated York, Saturday next before the Feast of the Circumcision
[1 Jan.], A.D. 1334. Roll 63 (8).
Scot (GEOFFREY), fishmonger. To Johanna his wife his tene-
ment in the parish of S. Mary Magdalen upon Lamberdeshell 1 for
life ; remainder to Johanna his daughter in tail ; remainder to
pious uses. Also to his said wife a shop in the parish of S. Nicholas
Coldabbeye for the marriage of his said daughter. Another shop
in the same parish to be sold to pay his debts. His said
daughter to remain in the custody of his wife, and after her
death in the custody of John de Colcestre, chaplain, brother of
his said wife. Dated London, Thursday the morrow of S. Andrew,
Apostle [30 Nov.], A.D. 1334. Roll 63 (9).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope \_T2 March/].
Pecok (WALTER). To Sibil his wife two messuages in Goldyng-
lane in the parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate for life ;
remainder to Johanna his daughter in tail ; remainder to pious
uses. To William Pecok, his brother, the reversion of a brew-
house. Also to Sibil his sister, her heirs and assigns, two houses
in the same lane. A messuage in Bechelane in the aforesaid
parish to be sold for pious and charitable uses. Bequest of an
annuity of five shillings to Felicia Prilly, and certain rents to
1 Lambeth Hill.
COURT OF IIUSTINU, LONDON. 403
Agnes his daughter for her maintenance. Dated London, A.D.
Tuesday, 1 March, A.D. 1333.
W hereupon came Eobert, son of Gilbert do Wylton, and Alice his
wife, and put their claim upon the said testament, &o.
Koll 63 (12).
Wynterman (AGNES), late wife of John de Easseburgh. To
Johanna her daughter and Henry her son bequests of household
goods, and all her tenements in the parish of All Hallows at the
Hay in tail ; remainder to pious uses. Dated London, Monday
next before the Feast of S. Martin, Bishop, in Yeme [11 Nov.],
A.D. 1334. Eoll 63 (13).
Monday next after F. of S. John ante portam Latinam [6 May]. A D -
1335.
Flambard (WILLIAM) de Wykys. All his houses in the City
of London to be devoted to the maintenance of the chantry
founded by Sir Kichard de Neuport, late Bishop of London, in
the church of S. Paul. 1 Dated Tuesday next after the Feast of
S. Michael [29 Sept.], A.D. 1333. Roll 63 (37).
Gubbe (RICHARD), "stokfisshmonger." To Richard his god-
son, being son of Roger his late brother, ten pounds for his
maintenance at school ; and to each of the two sisters of the
said Richard for their marriage ten pounds, the said money
remaining in the hands of John Syward, and Andrew and John,
sons of the aforesaid (sic) Isabella his sister, during minority or
until marriage, they giving security for the same, according to
the manner and custom of the City of London. Also to the said
Andrew a tenement in the Old Fish Market in the parish of
S. Nicholas Coldabbey in tail, charged with the payment of
certain rents to the Hospitals of S. Giles 3 near Westminster
and S. Thomas de Suthwerk; and to John, brother of the
said Andrew, a shop in the same place in tail, similarly charged
with the payment of a certain rent to the nuns of Clerkene-
well ; remainder in trust for sale, and part of the proceeds to be
given to Henry and Roger, brothers of the testator, and the
residue to pious and charitable uses for the good of his soul and
the souls of Emma his late wife and others. Also to John Syward
1 See liis will supra. Roll 47 (60). | ' St. Giles in the Fields.
404 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. and Juliana his wife, the testator's niece, a tenement in the Old
1 OOC
Fish Market aforesaid, charged with the maintenance of two wax
torches in the church of S. Nicholas Coldabbey to be used at high
mass. Two tenements (one of them called " le Crokedhous ") in
the parish of S. Mary de Somersete to be sold to fulfil his testa-
ment ; and a brewhouse to be charged with the maintenance of
a lamp in the said parish church to burn from sunset to sunrise.
Dated London, Monday next after the Feast of S. Ambrose
[4 April], A.D. 1335. Roll 63 (43).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Dunstan \_19 May].
Neubery (JOHN DE), senior. To Johanna his wife the residue
of all his movable goods in the town of St. Alban not already
bequeathed (sic) ; also all his houses and shops in the parish of
S. John de Walebrok for life ; remainder to his surviving children,
except five marks issuing from the same, in which he is bound to
Robert his brother for life, under the will of Dionisia his deceased
mother, the reversion of which he leaves to a chantry in the said
parish church of S. John -de Walebrok. Dated Thursday the vigil
of the Epiphany [6 Jan.], A.D. 1334. Roll 63 (45).
Bydyk (HENRY DE). To William de Iford and Sir Thomas de
Karlel, Rector of the church of Bassyngeshawe, sixty-five marks
annual quitrent, charged on all his rents in London and the
suburbs, for providing seven chantries for one year after liis
decease, to wit, two in the church of Aldermannebury, two in the
church of Bassyngeshawe, two in the church of Fynchesle, 1 and
one in the church of Welcomstowe. 2 To the brethren of S. Mary
of Mount Cannel forty-eight marks for the fabric of their
church, so that they provide chantries for a similar term ; the
remainder of all his aforesaid rents, after payment of the above
charges, to go to Thomas and John his sons in successive tail.
To Johanna his wife a messuage and shops in the parish of
S. Mary de Althermannebury (sic), together with the advowson to
the church of S. Michael de Bassyngeshawe, for life, with similar
remainders. Also to the said John for life certain rents in the
lane called " le Brodelane " in the parish of S. Martin de Ber-
1 Finchley. | - Walthamstow.
COURT OF UUST1NU, LONDON. 405
nianscherch. 1 To the aforesaid William cle Ifonl rents in the A.D.
parish of >S. Margaivt dc Lot hchury for life, and also annually one
robe or twenty shillings, to be given to him on the Feast of the
Nativity of our Lord. John de Pulteneye appointed guardian
of Thomas his son and heir and of the lands and tenements herein
devised to him during his minority, for the finding and providing
the said Thomas, his wife, and any children they may have, with
all becoming necessaries during the said term; and the aforesaid
Johanna, wife of the testator, to have the custody of John his son.
Dated at his manor of Fynchesleye, Sunday the octave of Easter
[16 April], A.D. 1335. Roll 63 (46).
Monday the Morrmv of the Feast of S. Barnabas [11 June].
Page (JOHN). To Agnes his wife his tenement in the afore-
said (sic) parish of S. Mary de Wolcherchehawe for life ; remainder
to Roger de Atherby and Johanna, wife of the same, his daughter,
in special tail, for the maintenance of a chantry in the said parish
church for the good of his soul and the souls of Isabella and Agnes
his wives, and others. Also to the same Agnes a tenement in
Lombardstrete, parish of S. Nicholas Aeon, for life ; remainder
to Robert, son of Thomas the testator's son, in tail ; remainder to
pious uses. Dated London, Wednesday next after the Feast of
S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.], A.D. 1334. Roll 63 (50).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July],
Mymmes (WILLIAM DE), cordwainer. To Alice his wife and
John his son a tenement with shops in the parish of S. Peter de
Wodestrate, and a shop in Westchep in the parish of S. Mary atte
Bowe, for their lives ; remainder to pious uses. Also to his wife
the residue of his rents atid tenements for life ; remainder to
pious and charitable uses. The said Alice to have the custody
of his son so long as she remain chaste and unmarried. To
William de Wynton, junior, the residue of the term of John de
Hatfeld, his apprentice. To the work of London Bridge twelve-
pence. Dated London, Wednesday in Whitsun week [15 May],
A.D. 1334. Roll 63 (61).
1 More generally known as S. Martin in the Vintry.
406 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Curteys (HrGH), tailor. To Matilda his vrife a tenement in
the parish of S. Margaret atte Patynes for life ; remainder to
pious uses. Dated London, the morrow of S. Leonard [6 Nov.],
AJ>. 1334. Eoll 63 (U2).
Edmund (THOMAS), fishmonger. To Agnes his wife a brewh*
shops, &c., in the parish of S. Martin near Ludgate in Fletestrete
for life ; remainder in trust for sale, and one third of the proceeds
to go to John his son, another third to be divided between Sarah
and Margery his daughters, and of the remaining third Johanna
his daughter and Juliana his daughter, wife of William le Cotiller,
to receive forty shillings respectively, and the residue to be devoted
to paying his debts, &c. Dated London, Wednesday in 1
week [16 April], A.D. 1335. Roll 63
Monday next before the Feast of S, Peter ad Vincula
Bardeney (Jonx PE). To William de Cotoun, pepperer, and
Roisia, wife of the same, the wardship of Alice his daughter and a
shop and kitchen in the parish of S. Martin Pomer in Ysmon..
lane, formerly acquired by Walter de Bardeneye, the testator's
father. Dated London, Saturday next after the Feast of S. A.
tine, Archbishop [26 May], A.D. 1333. Koll 03
Wyncestre (JOHN DE), plumber. To John his son and Juliana
his daughter a tenement and a brewery called "le Welhous " in
Candelwykestrate [in the parish of] S. Mary de Aboherehe in tail,
with cross remainders; remainder to pious and charitable OMK
Thomas de Canterbury appointed guardian of his said children.
Dated London, Tuesday next before the Feast of Translation of
S. Thomas, Martyr [29 Dec.], A.D. 1335. Koll 153
Monday next after F. of Translation of S. Edwrd, K. [13
Bricheford (JOHN DE), goldsmith. To Henry his son
reversion of a tenement in the parish of S. Matthew de Friday-
strete after the decease of Alice his wife ; remainder to Thomas
his son in tail ; remainder to Osbert, the testator's brother.
to the said Henry and Thomas bequests of money ;uid house-
hold goods. His wife to have the enstodv of 'his aforesaid
COURT OF BUSTING, LONDON. 407
sons during their minority, she giving sufficient security therefor.
Dated London, Saturday next after the Feast of the Translation
of S. Edward, King [13 Oct.], A.D. 1334. Roll 63 (88).
Clapwell (ROBERT DE), skinner. To Agnes his daughter, wife
of John de Thorp, skinner, his tenement in the parish of
S. Stephen upon Walebrok in tail ; remainder over. Dated
London, Friday next after Ash Wednesday [22 Feb.], A.D. 1330.
Roll 63 (88*).
Gauger (JULIANA, formerly wife of HENRY LE). A large cellar
where she used to reside in the parish of S. Michael de
Piiternostercherche, with hall built thereupon, together with a
l.-ir.lrr (dispensa), a locutorium called "Parlour," a " Bed-
chaurnbre," kitchen, &c., and a piece of vacant land, to be sold
by her executors, and the proceeds devoted to pious uses,
as is more fully contained in the testament of her said hus-
band. 1 Dated London, 19 September, A.D. 1335.
lloger do Lenne, one of the executors of the said Henry le Gauger,
came into court and renounced administration of the testament of
the said Henry as to the sale of the aforesaid tenements.
Roll 63 (89).
Comelton (JOHN DE). To Elena and Alice his daughters and
the heirs of their bodies a house in Melbourne, with cross
remainders; remainder in trust for sale, and out of the pro-
ceeds a chantry to be maintained in the church of S. Andrew.
Dated London, Thursday the Feast of S. Michael [29 Sept.],
A.D. 1334. Roll 63 (96).
Atte Rose (ADAM). To Master William de Aungre, "Mare-
schal," a parcel of land in the parish of S. Wereburga the
Virgin in tin- City of London. Dated London, Tuesday the
Feast of Assumption of V. Mary [15 Aug.], A.D. 1335.
Roll 63 (97).
Passavaunt (MATILDA). To John Abel her son a tenement
in the parish of S. Michael near Candelwykstrete. Dated
London, 30 May, A.D. 1335. Roll 63 (98).
1 Enrolled tupra. p. 332.
408
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A
1335.
Monday iiext after the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.'].
Skyftyngton (ADAM DE), clerk. His house in the parish of
S. Andrew Castle Baynard to be sold to fulfil his testament.
Dated London, the day of the Exaltation of H. Cross [24 Sept.],
A.D. 1335. Roll 63 (109).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Martin [11 Nov.'].
More (AGNES DE LA). -To John and Robert her sons all her
tenements in the parishes of S. Dionisius de Bakcherche, All
Hallows de Grascherche, and S. Benedict de Grrascherche in tail ;
remainder to pious uses. Dated London, Tuesday next after the
Feast of Translation of S. Thomas, Martyr [7 July], A.D. 1335.
Roll 63(112).
Priour (JOHN), senior. To Elizabeth his daughter in tail his
mansion hall in Martilane with chambers appertaining, except a
chamber and easements held by John Priour, junior, his brother;
remainder to John his son and Johanna his daughter in successive
tail. To Idonia his wife a tenement near the aforesaid hall for
life ; remainder to Katherine and Elizabeth his daughters, John
his son, and Johanna his daughter in successive tail ; ulterior
remainder to pious uses. To the aforesaid Johanna his daughter
his tenement in Sivethenelane 1 in tail. His tenement near the
Friars of the Cross 8 to be sold for the maintenance of chantries
in the church of All Hallows de Berkynggecherche. Dated
London, Wednesday next after the Feast of S. Valentine [14 Feb.],
A.D. 1333. Roll 63 (114).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Andrew, Apostle [30 Nov.],
Dereman (NICHOLAS), butcher. A certain tenement in the
parish of S. Botolph without Alegate to be devoted to the
maintenance of a chantry in the said parish church for the good
of his soul and the souls of Richard and Tiphania his father
and mother, Agnes his late wife, and others. Provision also made
for four chantries in the same church to be maintained for the
space of two years after his decease. To John de Romeney,
potter, land and tenements in the aforesaid parish. Dated
1 Or Sinethenelane, according to Kiley;
later Sydon Lane, now Seething Lane.
2 Crossed or Crutched Friars, whose
house vas in Hart Street.
COUKT OF UUSTINO, LONDON. 409
London, Thursday the Feast of S. Clement, Pope and Martyr AD
[23 Nov.], A.D. 1335. Roll 63 (117).
Atte Holmes (HAWISIA). John Mounde, blader, 1 appointed
guardian of Thomas her son. Dated London, Wednesday the
Feast of H. Innocents [28 Dec.], A.D. 1334. Roll 63 (125).
Monday next before the Feast of Conversion of S. Paid [25 Jem.].
Baudry (ALEXANDER). To John his eldest son, and to Bar-
tholomew and Robert his other sons, certain houses, &c., near the
Moor and elsewhere. Dated London, Friday next before Easter
[16 April], A.D. 1335. Roll 63 (138).
Kyng (WILLIAM), butcher. To Walter Sire a shop in Pentecost-
lane for life ; remainder to Ralph, the son of the testator, for
life ; remainder to William, son of the said Ralph, for life. To
Alice his wife a tenement, &c., in the said (sic) parish of
S. Nicholas 2 for life ; remainder over to the aforesaid Ralph and
William, to whom he leaves a shop in the same parish and rents
in Pentecostlane. Bequests to Walter his son and Johanna
his daughter, and to Alice, wife of the said Ralph, and also for
pious uses. Dated London, Thursday next after the Feast of
S. Thomas, Apostle [21 Dec.], A.D. 1334. Roll 63 (142).
ANNO 10 EDWARD III.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb."].
Hynggeston (Jonpf DE), goldsmith. To Johanna his sister a
tenement in the parish of S. Margaret de Lothebury. The
residue of his rents and tenements in the City of London and
suburbs to be sold to pay his debts and to fulfil his testament.
Dated London, Friday next before the Feast of Epiphany [6 Jan.],
A.D. 1335.
Whereupon came Walter Salle and Thomas le Warner, goldsmiths,
and put their claim upon the testament as to certain tenements
therein contained.
Roll 63 (143).
1 Cornmonger. | ' By the Shambles.
410 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. " La Bowyere " (RoisiA, called). To Thomas her son all her
tenements in the said (sic) parish of S. Andrew in tail, so that
he maintain a chantry in the said parish church for the good
of her soul and the souls of the aforesaid (sic) Walter Hert,
her father, Master Ralph de Holebech, and others. Walter
le Vannere, her nephew, and Alice, wife of the same, appointed
guardians of the said Thomas, so that they render a faithful
account of what they have received when he shall come to full
age, according to the manner and custom of the City of London.
Dated London, Tuesday next after the Feast of Conception of
V. Mary [8 Dec.], A.D. 1334.
Whereupon came Geoffrey Swele, " colmetere," 1 and put his claim.
Roll 63 (152).
Bret (ROBERT LE), goldsmith. His tenement in Melkstrete
in the parish of S. Laurence in the Jewry to be sold to pay his
debts and to fulfil his testament. To Agnes his daughter his
shop in the Groldsmithery 2 in the parish of S. Matthew de Friday-
strete. Dated London, Wednesday next after the Feast of Com-
memoration of Souls [2 Nov.], A.D. 1334. Roll 63 (154).
Sinton (ALEXANDER DE), Rector of Baldeswell 3 in the diocese
of Norwich. His body to be buried within the cloister of the
church of the Carmelite Friars. 4 To Thomas, the son of Marion
his sister, his term of years in a certain tenement. To Anabilla
le Botiller, for her praiseworthy service, the tenement wherein
he lived, near the churchyard of S. Brigid, London, for life ; and
after her decease the same to be devoted to the maintenance of a
light in honour of the Blessed Mary in the church of the friars
aforesaid, where his body shall lie buried. Dated Saturday next
after Ash Wednesday [8 Feb.], A.D. 1334. Roll 63 (163).
Senecompe (PETER DE), " cordewaner." Assignment to John de
Tiffeld, apothecary, of an extent on lands and tenements in the
parish of S. Mary Magdalen in Eldefisshestrete belonging to John
de Stanstede, fishmonger, one moiety of whose lands, &c., in the
1 Coal-meter or measurer of coals, for
the purpose of levying coal dues for the
City.
Aunfabria.
t'o. Norfolk.
The White Friars, near the Temple.
COURT OF HVSTDJG, LONDON. 411
said parish had been delivered to t ho testator to satisfy a debt of A - D -
eighteen pounds. Dated London, Wednesday next before the
I'Vast of Conversion of S. Paul [23 Jan.], A.D. 1335.
Roll 63 (164).
Monday next before the Feast of S. George the Martyr [23 April]. *>
Enefeld (JOHN, son of SIR HENRY DE, Knt.). To Juliana
his daughter for clothing an annuity of twenty shillings issuing
from a house in Milkestrete ; remainder to Eichard his son.
Also to the said Richard and to William his son houses in the
parish of S. Mary Magdalen in Milkestrete. Other houses and rents
in the same street to be disposed of by his executors for pious and
charitable uses. Dated at the conventual house of Clerkenewell,
Wednesday next after the Feast of Circumcision, viz., 3 Jan.,
A.D. 1335. Roll 63 (171).
Carpenter (THOMAS), pepperer. To Matilda his wife sixty
pounds of silver and her entire chamber, with cloths linen and
woollen, beds with all their furniture, chests, coffers, napkins,
towels, and everything else appertaining thereto ; together with
all vessels and utensils whatsoever belonging to his hall, larder
(dispensa), chamber, and kitchen. Also to the same certain houses
in the parish of S. Benedict Shorhog 1 near the Conduit 2 for life ;
remainder to Roger his son. Also to the said Roger fifty pounds,
&c. (sic). To John de Clacford, his apprentice, forty shillings
and release of his term. Dated London, Wednesday next before
the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March], A.D. 1335.
Roll 63 (172).
Tailor (RICHARD, son of WALTER, within Alegate). To
William his brother a brewhouse and rents in the parish
of S. Katherine within Alegate, subject to certain charges for
masses, tapers, bread for the poor, &c. Dated Sunday next
after the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra [22 Feb.], A.D. 1335.
Roll 63 (175).
1 Its parish church was dedicated to
S. Osjth, a name still preserved in
" Size Lane," near Bucklersbury, which
street, says Stow, was possessed through-
nut hy grocers (i.e. pepperers) and
'ipoihecaries.
1 The great conduit built in West
Cheap circa 1285, temp. Henry Galeys,
Mayor; being the first conduit that
brought sweet water by pipes of lead
underground from Tyburn (Stow's
' Survey,' Thoms's ed., 1876, pp. 7, 99).
412 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
AD. Mond-.iy next before the Feast of SS. Philip and James \_1 May],
Palmere (ALAN LE), " shipwryght." To Philip his son a tene-
ment inherited from William le Palmere, his father, in Petit-
wales 1 in the said (sic) parish of All Hallows de Berkyngcherche.
To Emma his wife an annuity ; and to London Bridge twelve
pence. Dated London, Friday the morrow of the Feast of S. Peter
in Cathedra [22 Feb.], A.D. 1335. Roll 63 (183).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Dunstan [19 May].
Mundene (JOHN DE). To Henry de Sudbury and Felicia, wife
of the same, his sister, houses in Secollane without Newegate,
and in Lovelane in the street called " la Elde Jurie." 2 Dated
London, Wednesday the Feast of Apostles Philip and James
[1 May], A.D. 1336. Roll 63 (190).
Monday the Marrow of the Feast of H. Trinity [26 May].
Kelseye 3 (ROBERT DE). To Juliana his wife tenements and
rents in Basyngelane and Cordewanerstrete in the parish of
S. Mary de Aldermariecherche for life, charged with the main-
tenance and education of Peter his son ; remainder to the said
Peter and John his sons. To Sir Thomas his son the reversion
of a tenement in Milkestrete in the parish of S. Mary Magdalen.
Certain tenements in the lane and parish of S. Laurence Jewry;
in the parish of S. Benedict Shorhog ; in Colemanstrete, parish
of S. Stephen ; in Goderonlane, parish of S. John Zakary, and
elsewhere, to be sold by his executors to fulfil his testament
ordained by him as to his movables. Also to the aforesaid
John his son houses in Milk Street, subject to a yearly rent
charge of six shillings and eightpence for the maintenance of
a lamp in the chapel of S. Mary in the said church of
S. Mary Magdalen. A chantry to be maintained in the
same church for the good of the souls of Henry le Galeys,
Sarah de Eldham, and others, out of rents of a seld called
" Tannersselde " in Westchepe in the parish of S. Mary le Bow,
1 A part of Thames Street ; so called, | 3 Old Jewry.
perhaps, from the Princes of Wales
having lodged there (btow's 'Survey,'
Thoms's ed., 1876, p. 52). Cf. Little
Britain, svjira, p. 350, note.
1 One of this name appears as a man
of influence in 1312; as Alderman in
131 9 (ward uncertain); and M. P. for the
COURT OF HUSTINO, LONDON. 413
and of a tenement in tho lane and parish of S. Laurence Jewry. A.D.
Dated London, Wednesday next before the Feast of S. Dunstan,
viz., 15 May, A.D. 1336. Roll 63 (194).
Monday the Feast of S. Mary Magdalen [%% July],
Shorne 1 (BENEDICT DE). To Alice his wife all his tenements
in the parish of S. Mary de Wolcherchehawe to pay his debts and
legacies. Dated London, Sunday next after the Feast of Exalta-
tion of H. Cross [14 Sept.], A.D. 1335.
And the aforesaid Alice came and renounced the fee, &c.
Roll 63(211). .
Monday the Morrow of F. of Trans, of S. Edward, K. [13 Oct.'].
Abyndon 3 (STEPHEN DE). To Richard his son in tail tene-
ments in the parish of All Hallows upon the Cellar, charged
with the payment of a sum of money to John Priour ;
remainder to John Torel and Margery his wife, daughter
of the testator. Also to the said Richard a tenement in the
Ropery (Cordaria), parish of All Hallows at the Hay. Also to
the said John Torel and Margery a tenement, &c., in the parish
of S. Dunstan towards the Tower ; and to Thomas their son
for life the reversion of certain rents in the parish of All Hallows
de Bredstrete after the decease of Isabella, daughter of the
testator, wife of Benedict de Dytton ; remainder to John, brother
to the said Thomas. Tenements and rents upon Lothebury
in the parishes of S. Margaret and S. Bartholomew ; in the lane
and parish of S. Martin Orgar ; and in the parishes of All
Hallows de Fancherche, S. Nicholas Hakon, and elsewhere, to be
sold by his executors for payment of debts and legacies. To John
de Weston and Geoffrey le Botiller, drapers, divers rents. Also to
the church of S. Ijaurence de Candelwykestrete an annual quitrent
charged on various tenements, for repair of bells, payment of
1 From a fishmonger of this name the
church of S. Bennet " Shorhog " is sup-
posed to have been called.
3 Draper ; Alderman of Dowgate
Ward, from which he was removed anno
14 Edward II., during the short period
that Sir Robert de Kendale was Warden of
the City, and the Mayoralty in abeyance,
owing to the King being offended with
John Uisors for having admitted a felon
to the franchise of the City (Letter-Book
B, fol. 116b; 'French Chron.,' p. 253);
Mayor in 1315-6, and M.P. for the City
1328-30.
414 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. ministers, &c. Also to Margery, &c. (sic). Dated London, Sunday
the morrow of S. Laurence, Martyr [10 Aug.], A.D. 1336.
Roll 63 (222).
Kyngeston (JOHN DE), skinner. Two shops in the parish of
S. Nicholas Shambles to be sold to pay his debts and legacies.
To Margaret his wife a tenement in the parish of S. Sepulchre
within Neugate for life ; remainder to Agnes and Lucy his
daughters in equal portions in tail, with cross remainders ;
ulterior remainder to pious uses. Also to Eoisia, &c. (sic). Dated
London, Saturday the Feast of S. Matthew, Apostle [21 Sept.],
A.D. 1336. Roll 63 (224).
Leyre (ROBERT DE). His quitrents in the City of London and
in the suburb to be sold, and twenty-four marks to be expended
on masses to be celebrated in the aforesaid (sic) church. Dated
London, Thursday, 4 July, A.D. 1336. Roll 63 (232).
Atte Vyne (ROGER). Bequest for the maintenance of a
chantry in the church of S. Thomas the Apostle for the good
of his soul and the souls of Emma and Cristina his former wives,
Robert de Willebek, Richard his father and Mabel his mother,
John and William and other brothers, his sisters, &c. Bequests
also to the rector and to divers clerks and chaplains of the said
church of S. Thomas the Apostle for a knell to be tolled upon
the eve of his anniversary, and for keeping his obit, &c., and
the maintenance of a perpetual chantry. To John atte Vine, his
kinsman, his granary at Henle. To Thomas de Chaucombe and
Roisia, wife of the same, houses and a portion of a wharf called " le
Saltwharf " in the parish of S. Michael Queenhithe. His houses,
shops, &c., at Henle to be sold to pay his debts and legacies, and
the residue to be devoted to pious and charitable uses. Dated
London, Tuesday next before the Feast of S. Bartholomew,
Apostle [24 Aug.], A.D. 1336. Roll 63 (237).
Botoner (LAURENCE LE). To John his son his brewery in Bassie-
shawe in tail, charged with certain payments for the maintenance
of chantries in the churches of S. Mary de Aldermanebury and
S. Michael atte Come ; l remainder to Richard his son. Also to
1 S. Michael le Quern.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 415
the said Richard a tenement in Bassieshawe, and one mark annual
quit rent in the parish of S. Stephen de Walebrok opposite
Bokerellesbury. 1 To Matilda his daughter eight shops in Bassie-
slia\v(f in tail, she paying to the Hospital of S. James near
Westminster 3 twenty shillings. Also to Helwisia, &c. (sic). Dated
London, Wednesday next before the Feast of the Epiphany
[6 Jan.], A.D. 1335. Roll 63 (238).
Monday the Octave of S. Martin [11 jVbi'.]. .
Benere" (WALTER LE). To Johanna his wife, by way of dower
and of her portion of all his goods and tenements, one hundred
pounds sterling and her entire chamber : if, however, she should
elect to claim her portion of his estate the above bequest to be
void, and she to have of his goods and tenements only what the
law allows. Also to his said wife a house in the parish of
S. Margaret de Briggestrete for life ; remainder to Roger his
brother in tail, provided that the said Roger should within
a year after the testator's decease come and show himself in
person to his executors. Also to his said wife shops at the corner
of Candelwykestrete in the parish of S. Michael de la Crokedelane.
To William de Shrouesbury, glover, tenements in the parish of
S. Laurence Jewry. Dated London, Saturday next after the
Feast of Conversion of S. Paul, Apostle [25 Jan.], A.D. 1333.
Roll 63 (249).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Andrew, Apostle [30 Nov.'].
Crepelgate (NICHOLAS DE), " poleter." 4 To Isabella his mother
and Cristina his wife rents in the parish of All Hallows de
Bredstrete for their lives ; remainder to John his son in tail.
To Robert and Hamo his sons and to Alice his daughter also
rents in the same parish. Dated London, Monday next after
the Feast of S. Hilary [13 Jan.], A.D. 1335. Roll 63 (25G).
Suffolk (JOHN DE). To Margaret his wife all his tenements
1 Here we have, as Riley remarks, the
original form of the name " Bucklers-
bury," it being no doubt so called from
the "Bury," court or residence, of the
wealthy Italian family of Bokerels or
Bokerelli.
2 Situate on or near the site of
8. James's Palace, to which it gave its
name (Lottie's 'History of London,'
vol. ii. pp. 114-5).
3 Bevere (?).
* Poulterer.
4 1G CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A - D - and rents whatsoever for life ; remainder over. Dated London,
the Feast of the Circumcision [1 Jan.], A.D. 1335. Eoll 63 (257).
Monday next after the F. of S. Nicholas, Bp. and Conf. [6 Dec.'].
Sterre (RICHARD). To Johanna his wife a tenement and rents
in the parish of S. Leonard in Estchepe for life. A certain sum
of money owed to him by Thomas Doget to be devoted to the
maintenance of chantries in the churches of S. Leonard in Estchepe
and S. Margaret de Breggestrete, if ever the same should be paid
to his executors. To Paul his servant and the aforesaid Thomas
Doget rents also in the parish of S. Leonard in Estchepe. Dated
Estchepe, Saturday next after the Feast of S. Peter ad Vincula
[1 Aug.], A.D. 1336. Roll 63 (267).
Rokesle (WILLIAM, son of STEPHEN DE, late corder). -
The residue of his movables to be divided by his executors
into three parts : one part to go to Margaret his wife by
way of dower, a second to his children in equal portions, and
the third to be devoted to doing some decorative work 1 about the
representation of the Annunciation of the V. Mary in the new
work of S. Paul's, and for a common pittance for the rectors, &c.
To Sarah his mother an annuity of four pounds sterling in the
town of Neuport. Also to his said wife for life houses and a
wharf in Wandegoslane, 2 remainder to Sarah his daughter ; and
houses called " Beureper " 3 in the parish of All Hallows at the Hay
and in Wandegoslane aforesaid for life, remainder to William his
son in tail. Dated London, Friday next before the Feast of
S. Michael [29 Sept.], A.D. 1336. Roll 63 (268).
Westmenstre (CHERA DE). Certain rents near Holebourne-
bregge and others due from the Friars Minors 4 to be devoted to
pious and charitable uses. Dated London, Friday next after the
Feast of Assumption of V. Mary [15 Aug.], A.D. 1336.
Roll 63 (269).
Abyndon (THOMAS, son of STEPHEN DE). To Stephen his
brother in tail tenements and rents in Fridaystrete and Bred-
1 Ad guoddam koncxttim faciendum..
2 Windgoose or Wildgoose Lane, rear
the Steelyard at Dowgate.
3 The same are mentioned in the will
of Sarah de Rokesle, svpra, p. 283.
J Or Grev Friars.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 417
strete and in the parishes of S. Dionisius near Garscherche and A D
i 'iifi
S. Botolph without Bisshopesgate ; remainder to Isabella his
sister, wife of Benedict de Ditton. Dated London, Monday next
after the Feast of Exaltation of H. Cross [14 Sept.], A.D. 1336.
Roll G3 (270).
ANNO 11 EDWARD III. A.D.
1336-7.
Monday next after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan."].
Anesty (RouKKT DE), senior, de Edelmeton. 1 Certain rents
near Nengate in the parish of S. Sepulchre to be devoted to
masses in the church of Edelmeton for the good of his soul
and the souls of Richard, Diamanda, Richard, Nicholas, and
Geoffrey, 3 and others, which rents the testator acquired by
devise of Richard de Anesty, his brother. Dated Edelmeton,
Monday, 4 November, A.D. 1336. Roll 64 (1).
St. Alban (FELICIA DE). To Johanna la Brocheres rent of a shop
held by William, called " le Clerk," butcher, at the Shambles of
S. Nicholas. Her tenement in the parish of S. Botolph without
Aldresgate, and rents in the parish of S. Sepulchre without
Neugate, to be sold, and Roger le Mareschal, chaplain, to receive
an annuity of six marks for the space of three years after her
decease for celebrating in the said parish of S. Botolph for the
good of her soul and the souls of others. Dated at her residence
without Aldrichesgate, Saturday next after the Feast of All
Saints [1 Nov.], A.D. 1336. Roll 64 (4).
Monday the Morrow of Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb."].
Stokwell (ISABELLA, wife of JOHN DE, painter). To Robert de
Herlawe, saddler, the reversion of a tenement in the parish of
S. Giles held by Richard de Stokwell, painter, and Cristina his
wife for their lives. Dated London, Thursday next after the Feast
of S. Hilary [13 Jan.], A.D. 1336. Roll 64 (7).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Valentine \_14 Feb.~\.
St. Alban (WILLIAM DE), chandler. To Johanna his wife shops
Edmonton, co. Middlesex.
Perhaps a brother of the testator,
executor), as also are Sibil the wife and
William the son of the said Geoffrey.
one of that name being mentioned (as
VOL. I. 2 E
418 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. in the parish of S. Mary de Colcherche for life if she remain
18S6 ~ 7< unmarried; remainder to pious uses. Dated London, Thursday
the Feast of the Assumption of the V. Mary [15 Aug.], A.D. 1330.
Eoll 64 (14).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra [%2 Feb.'].
Milleward (WALTER LE). To Agnes his wife his capital
tenement in Petit Wales* in the parish aforesaid (sic) for life ;
remainder to Robert his son. Also to the said Robert tenements
and wharf beyond le Watergate, situate opposite the aforesaid
capital tenement, in tail, together with rents in Briggestrate.
Also to his said wife her entire chamber, &c. To John junior,
his son, one robe, one hundred shillings of silver, and his
entire brewery with adjacent wharf in the same parish in fee
tail. To John le Purser, 2 also his son, tenements in Tower
Street in the parish of S. Dunstan. To Katherine his daughter,
wife of Nicholas de Donstaple, all his tenements in the parish
of S. Andrew Hubert; and to John his son, " sadeler," tenements
in the churchyard of the said church of S. Dunstan. To Katherine,
daughter of Henry Swote, fishmonger, shops in Berewardeslane
in the parish of All Hallows [de Berkyngcherche]. To London
Bridge half a mark. Dated London, Saturday next after the
Feast of Decollation of S. John Baptist [29 Aug.], A.D. 1334.
Whereupon came John de Croydon, fishmonger, and put his claim
as to four marks annual quitrent issuing from a certain tenement in
Brigeestrete.
Roll 64 (24).
A.D. Monday next after F. of 8. John ante portam Latinam [6 May].
1337
Kent (JoHN DE), called " Sackere." 3 To Johanna his wife her
entire chamber, and all his tenements in the parish of All Hallows
de Bredstrete for life ; remainder in trust for sale for maintenance
of vestments and other ornaments for the church of All Hallows
and for providing a chantry in the same. To Alice his servant
a shop and an annuity. Also to his said wife tenements in the
parish of S. Sepulchre without Neugate for life ; remainder to
1 See note supra, p. 412. I 3 Sackmaker. Adam leSakkere occurs
1 Pouchmaker. | in City Records (Letter-Book E, f. 85).
COURT OF IIUSTIXO, LOJfDOX.
419
Richard his brother in tail ; remainder to John le Sackere, senior,
and Johanna, wife of the same. If his said wife should claim dower
of three acres of land which Adam de Farendon bought of the
testator, 1 then the said Adam and bis heirs are to enjoy six
shillings and eightpence rent of tenements in tbe aforesaid parish
of All Hallows during the lifetime of the said Johanna. Dated
London, Saturday before the Feast of Purification of V. Mary
[2 Feb.], A.D. 1336. Roll 64 (25).
Gayton (WILLIAM DE), " tabourer." 3 To the Warden and
priests of the New Hospital of S. Mary within Crepelgate 3 a
tenement with shops and gardens situate without Aldresgate in
the parish of S. Botolph, so that they provide a chantry for the
good of his soul and the souls of Ada his wife, &c. Also to Adam
de Turnoye, &c. (sic). Dated London, Monday the vigil of
Annunciation of V. Mary [25 March], A.D. 1336. Roll 64 (31).
Ludyngton (ROBERT DE), of Stone near Derteford. To
Custance his wife and John and Robert his sons his house in
Athelyngstrete 4 in the parish of S. Andrew Castle Baynard for
the term of their lives; and after their decease the same
to be sold for charitable uses. Dated at Stone, Monday next
after the Feast of S. Valentine, Martyr [14 Feb.], A.D. 1336.
Roll 64 (32).
Essex (RICHARD DE), vintner. To Lucy his wife his term in
his mansion house in the said (sic) parish of S. Magnus ; also
the reversion of a tenement in the parish of S. Katherine near
Cristchi[r]che. To Katherine his daughter ten marks, a basin and
ewer 5 (cum lotorio), a cup of silver with enamelled cover of the
AD.
1337.
1 At common law a wife could claim
by way of dower a life interest in one
third part of all lands and tenements
whereof her husband had once become
solely seised, either in fee simple or fee
tail in possession, at any time during
coverture. After the passing of the Act
for the Amendment of the Law relating
to Dower (3 k 4 Will IV. c. 105) a
wife could only claim dower of such
lands and tenements as the husband
died entitled to, and in which her right
to dower had not previously been
barred. Thus whilst actual seisin by the
husband was rendered no longer essen-
tial, a widow could equally no longer
claim her dower out of any land which
had been absolutely disposed of by her
husband either in his lifetime or by will.
1 Riley suggests that this may mean
a maker of tabours or small drums
(' Memorials,' Introd., p. xxi).
3 See note ivpra, p. 362.
* Probably Addle Street.
5 Or lavcr, as it appears in the ' Fifty
Earliest English Wills,' edited by Dr.
Furnivall for the Early English Text
Society, 1882.
420 CALENDAR OF MILLS,
A.D. weight of sixteen shillings, and other household chattels. Dated
1387> London, Friday next after the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra
[22 Feb.], A.D. 1336. Roll 64 (38).
Hore (JOHN LE), blader. 1 To Robert le Hore, salter, his
brother, all his tenements in the parish of S. Mildred in the
Poultry. To Johanna his wife, her heirs and assigns, 2 a shop in
the parish of S. Alphege and in Wodestrete. Dated London,
Friday next before the Feast of Exaltation of H. Cross [14 Sept.],
A.D. 1336. Roll 64 (40).
Atte Cherche (GEOFFREY). To Isabella his wife a brewery,
houses, and shops in the parish of S. Sepulchre for life, charged
with certain annual payments for the maintenance of a chantry
in the said parish church for the good of his soul and the souls
of Richard his father, Margaret his mother, and others, for tolling
his knell (pro classico meo pulsando), and for payment of chap-
lains and clerks singing Placebo and Dimge? &c. ; remainder to
the wardens and rent collectors of the said church of S. Sepulchre
for the time being, for keeping up the aforesaid chantry, &c.,
and for the maintenance of the church fabric. Dated London,
Friday next after the Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.],
A.D. 1336. Roll 64 (52).
Ussher (WALTER), tanner. To Sarah and Johanna his
daughters a tenement in the parish of S. Sepulchre in the
lane called " Sacollane " for their lives ; remainder in trust for
sale by the wardens and rent collectors of the said parish church
for pious and charitable uses. To Alice his wife his place and
table in the house called " Tannereselde " 4 in the parish of S. Mary
1 Cornmonger. I tiu> viam mcam ") the whole of the
3 No objection seems to have been morning's service came to be desig-
taken to this devise to a wife of more j nated a Dirige or " Dirge " (Hocks
than a life estate, contrary to the custom ' Church of our Fathers,' vol. ii. p.
of the City of London. i 603).
3 Evensong for the dead was known ; 4 A seld in Friday Street, to which all
by the term "Placebo," from the anthem foreign (i.e., non-citizen) tanners had to
"Placebo J)omino in regione riiwrum," bring their hides and pay certain dues.
with which the service commenced. It was the private property of Adam
And as the first anthem at Matins the Lovekyn in 1370, when he complained
next morning commenced with "JJirige" \ to the Lord Mayor and the Recorder
("Dirige IJomine Dens mmn in cimtpeetu that he was being defrauded of his dues.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
le Bow if she marry a freeman of the testator's handicraft, or A.D.
us long as she remain a widow, otherwise the said place and table
to remain to John his apprentice. Also to his said wife his
interest in a mortgaged house in the parish of S. Andrew de
Holebourn. Three shops in the parish of S. Sepulchre mortgaged
by William de Hakeney to be sold if not paid off, and the
proceeds to be devoted to the maintenance of chantries. Dated
London, Monday next after the Feast of S. Lucia, Virgin
[13 Dec.], A.D. 133C. Roll 64 (53).
Caller 1 (ROBERT LE). Certain rent charges in the parish of
S. Thomas the Apostle to be devoted to the maintenance of a
chantry in the said parish church for a term of sixteen years
after his decease, for the good of his soul and the souls of Ralph
his father, Agnes his mother, Johanna his late wife, William,
Richard, and Thomas le Caller his brothers, &c. To William his
son in tail all his tenements in the aforesaid parish, subject to
the above rent charges, and to an annuity to Henry his son, to
whom he leaves the reversion of the same, and a certain stone
vault in Cordwanerstrete in the same parish. To Geoffrey de
Weston, draper, and Margaret his wife, daughter of the testator,
an annual rent in Turnebastonlane in the parish of S. Mary de
Aldermariecherche ; also the reversion of a tenement in Cord-
wanerstrete in the said parish of S. Mary held by John de Braye,
woolmonger, and Johanna his wife, daughter of the testator ; and
the reversion of a tenement in the said parish of S. Thomas
held by Robert Missok, woolmonger, and Margery his wife,
another daughter of the testator. Dated London, Saturday next
after the Feast of S. Valentine [14 Feb.], A.D. 1335.
Roll 64 (54).
Monday tlie Feast of S. Dunstan [19 May],
Brauncestre (ALAN, son of ALAN DE). To Alice his wife by
way of dower a tenement in the parish of S. Faith in the Crypt
of S. Paul's for life ; remainder to pious uses. A shop in Chepe
in the parish of S. Peter de Wodestrete, and one mark rent in
Goselane in the parish of S. Mary le Bow, to be sold, and ten
1 There was an Alderman of Cord waiuer Street Ward of that name ; Sheriff, 1301-2.
422 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. pounds sterling of the proceeds to go to his said wife, and the
' residue to pay his debts and fulfil his testament. Dated Haly-
well, Thursday next after the Feast of S. Michael [29 Sept.],
A.D. 1336.
Whereupon came Margaret de Brauncestre and put her claim
upon the testament, &o.
Eoll 64 (57).
Flory (THOMAS). All his tenements in the vill of London to
be sold by his executors, and two chantries to be therewith
maintained in the church of All Hallows in the Ropery (in
Roperia). Dated Cantebrigge, Friday next after the Feast of
Epiphany [6 Jan.], A.D. 1336. Eoll 64 (58).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Botolph [17 June}.
Saffray (BRIAN) de Pampesworth. To Henry atte Ware de
Tothull a house in Mogwellestrete in tail ; remainder to charitable
uses. Also to John de London, &c. (sic). Dated Wednesday
next after the Feast of H. Trinity [26 May], A.D. 1336.
Roll 64 (70).
Chipstede (ROGER DE), tanner. To Avice his wife for life
houses and shops in the parish of S. Sepulchre in Wandageynes-
lane ; l remainder to Thomas his son. Also to the said Thomas
and the aforesaid (sic) Matilda his daughter in several tail the
reversion of a tenement in the said parish of S. Sepulchre within
the Bar of Smethefeld in equal portions, with cross remainders.
Also to his aforesaid wife his place and table in the house called
" Tannereselde " in Westchepe in the parish of S. Mary le Bow,
provided she remain a widow or marry a freeman of the said
house and of the testator's craft, otherwise the same to remain
to Laurence his son. Also to the aforesaid Matilda his daughter
ten marks and his third best leaden trough. Dated London,
Wednesday next before Easter [20 April], A.D. 1337.
Roll 64 (79).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.'].
Hardel (RICHARD) de Buddele. To William and Richard his
sons, and Alice and Agnes his daughters, divers rents issuing from
1 Otherwise called Windagain or Turcagain Lane.
COUHT OF nUSTING, LONDON. 423
tenements at Oystergate in London ; the residue of his goods to A.D.
Margery his wife. Dated at Buddelee, 1 Wednesday next after the
Feast of S. Lucia, Virgin [13 Dec.], 10 Edward III. [A.D. 1336].
Whereupon came John, son of the said Richard, and put his claim.
Roll 64 (86).
Honylane (WILLIAM DE), fishmonger. His brewhouse without
Neugate in Holbourn to be sold by his executors, and the proceeds
devoted to the maintenance of divine service in the church of
S. Mary Magdalen aforesaid (sic), and other charities. Dated
London, Saturday the morrow of S. Peter ad Vincula [1 Aug.],
A.D. 1337. Roll 64 (88).
Grenewyche (PETER DE). To Emmota his wife a certain
brewhouse for life, and after her death the same to be sold
for pious uses. To Matilda his daughter a shop in tail ;
remainder to pious uses. Also to Emmota his wife, &c. (sic).
Dated Thursday next before the Feast of Easter [20 April],
A.D. 1337. Roll 64 (89).
Kent (THOMAS DE), tanner. To Thomas and John his sons
a house in the parish of S. Giles aforesaid (sic) in successive
tail ; remainder to pious and charitable uses. Also he leaves
his best robe, &c. (sic). Dated London, Thursday the Feast of
Apostles Philip and James [1 May], A.D. 1337. Roll 64 (90).
Twomere (WILLIAM), tanner. To Idonea his wife a brewery
with houses and shops in the parish of S. Giles without
Crepelgate in la Morestrete for life; after her death the said
brewery to be sold for pious and charitable uses. To William
his son his capital tenement in the same street and parish. To
Alice, Johanna, and Agnes his daughters tenements in Rede-
crouchestrate, la Morestrate, and Grubbestrate in the same
parish. Dated London, Thursday next before the Feast of
S. Dunstan [19 May], A.D. 1337. Roll 64 (111).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Martin [11 Nov.'].
Chetyndon (THOMAS DE). To Thomas, son of Walter de
1 Budleigh, co. Devon (?).
A.D.
1337.
424 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Mordon, his godson, the reversion of tenements in the parish
of S. Brigid in Fletestrete after the decease of Johanna his
wife, charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the said
parish church. Tenements in Sholane and Fletestrete in the
suburb of London to be sold by his executors after the decease
of his said wife, and the proceeds distributed at their discretion.
Dated in Fletestrete, Monday the Feast of S. Edward, Confessor
[13 Oct.], A.D. 1337. Roll 64 (121).
Meleford 1 (MASTER WILLIAM DE), Archdeacon of Colchester and
Canon of London. To the church of S. Paul, London, and
to the archdeaconry of Colcestre, for the maintenance of a
chantry in the said church of S. Paul, a certain tenement and
piece of garden situate in the parish of S. Benedict Fynk, being
of the ancient fee of the said church of S. Paul. Directions
follow as to the appointment to the said chantry, to which he
also leaves a portifory 2 and small missal, one chalice and com-
plete vestment, with all necessaries for celebration. Also he
leaves to the parish church of Meleford, 3 &c. (sic). Dated
London, Saturday next after the Feast of Assumption of the
V. Mary [15 Aug.], A.D. 1334. Roll 64 (127).
Arblaster (MARGERY, late wife of WALTER LE, de Fletestrete).
Two tenements in " Fletestestrete " to be sold for pious and
charitable uses. To Walter atte Sloo ten shillings. Dated
London, Wednesday the Feast of S. Erkenwald, Bishop [30 April],
A.D. 1337. Roll 64 (128).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of S. Andrew, Apostle [30 Nov.~\.
Fulham (HEBEMANN DE), " burler." 4 To Johanna his wife rents
in the street and parish of Fanchurche, London, and in the
parish of S. Mary de Abchurche in a place called " Caponeshors."
Matilda de Kaxton and Henry, son of John atte Gate, mentioned.
1 Another will of his of the same year
and of considerable length is said to be
preserved among the archives in the
possession of the Dean and Chapter of
S. Paul's (Appendix to Ninth Report Hist.
MSS. Commission, p. 46 b).
2 Or Portehors, a portable breviary.
3 Co. Suffolk.
* Bureller, maker of a coarse cloth
known as "borel." "Borel men" or
"folk" in early writers were humble lay-
men, customarily dressed in this cloth.
COURT OK IIUSTI.NCi, LONDON. 425
Also to liis sister Johanna, &c. (,s/c). Dated London, Sunday A.D.
the morrow of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.], A.D. 1337.
Roll 64 (137).
Suffolk (A(iXES, daughter of ALAN DE), late wife of William
Clerk. To John de Komeneye, potter, and Agnes his wife,
daughter of the testator, houses in the parish of S. Botolph
aforesaid (sic). Dated London, Monday next after the Feast
of S. Matthew, Apostle [21 Sept.], in the year of grace 1337.
Roll 64 (138).
Houghton (WILLIAM DE), tailor. To Margaret his wife a tene-
ment in the aforesaid (sic) parish of S. Mary Magdalen for life ;
remainder to William his son. Also to the said William one bed,
&c. (sic). Dated London, Monday the Feast of Nativity of
V. Mary [8 Sept.], A.D. 1337. Roll 64 (139).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Lucia, Virgin \_13 Dec."].
Treyere (ROBERT, son of ROBERT LE). His tenements opposite
Billyngesgate to be sold by his executors, and the proceeds to be
divided into two parts, one moiety to go to Alice his wife, and the
other to be divided between Alice and Idonia his two daughters,
reserving, however, a sum of ten shillings for four trentals of
masses. Dated Monday the vigil of S. Katherine, Virgin
[25 Nov.], A.D. 1337. Roll 64 (158).
Wyndhille or Wyndhulle (EMMA DE). To the same Sir
William 1 (sic) all her tenements in Silverstrate and S. Vedast-
street, London. Dated London, Saturday the Feast of S. Luke,
Evangelist [18 Oct.], A.D. 1337. Roll 64 (161).
ANNO 12 EDWARD III. A.D.
1337-8.
Monday neod before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [1% March].
Brynkele (WILLIAM, son and heir of JOHN DE). To Alice his
wife a messuage with shops in the parish of S. Michael near
Queenhithe in the lane called " Sporunlane " 2 for life if the law
1 Perhaps Sir William de Cliff, clerk, I * See note supra, p. 120.
one of her executors.
426 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. permit, without committing waste 1 or destruction ; also certain
1337-8. rents O f tenements upon the wharf of Billyngesgate for her main-
tenance, and forty pounds of silver. Dated London, Wednesday
the morrow of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.], A.D. 1337.
Eoll 65 (22).
Monday next after the Feast of 8. Gregory, Pope [_12 Marcli],
Schirborn (WILLIAM DE), clerk, Rector of Stone 2 in the diocese
of Rochester. To William his nephew a tenement in the parish
of S. Mary de Stanynglane, reserving to Richard and John,
brothers of the said William, a lower chamber with free ingress
and egress for their lives. The said William and his successors,
tenants of the aforesaid tenement, are to go at the time of
his anniversary to the place where his body lies buried, there
to remain for the two preceding days, and make solemn service
as for a body present, so that not less than ten shillings be
expended on the solemnity. Richard, a brother of the testator,
mentioned as one of the executors. Dated in the testator's
own chamber at Stone, VII. Kal. March [23 Feb.], A.D. 1337.
Roll 65 (24).
Poyntel (ROGER). To Sabine his wife tenements in the parish
of S. Mary de Aldermanebury for life ; remainder to Francis
his son in tail ; remainder over. Dated London, Sunday the
vigil of S. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, in the month of
September [21 Sept.], A.D. 1332. Roll 65 (25).
Monday next before F. of Annunciation of V. Mary [25 MarcK],
Le Hornere (ROBERT), of the parish of S. Martin de London.
To Alice his wife tenements in the parish of S. Martin de Ludgate
for life ; remainder to Thomas his son in tail ; remainder to William
Gerard and William de Swayleslond, the testator's nephews, as
tenants in common in tail, with cross remainders ; ultimate
remainder to charitable uses. Dated London, Tuesday the Feast
of S. John ante portam Latinam [6 May], 11 Edward III.
[A.D. 1337]. Roll 65 (26).
1 A writ of waste was pleadable in I a Near Dartford, co. Kent,
the Husting of Common Pleas.
COURT OF HUSTJNG, LONDON. 427
Monday next after F. of S. John ant.e portam Latinam [_6 May~\. A.D.
Hynde (BEATRICE LA), of the parish of S. Andrew de Holbourn.
To William de Coblyngton, her son, the tenement which her
husband John de Coblyngton acquired from Robert Hende and
Alice Hende, his wife, in the parish of S. Andrew de Melbourne.
The aforesaid Alice Hende, the mother of the testatrix, to have
the custody of the said William so long as the said Alice shall
live, to be succeeded by Robert le Mareschal, goldsmith. Dated
at her hostel in the said parish of S. Andrew, Wednesday the
morrow of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.], 12 Edward III.
[A.D. 1337-8]. Roll 65 (41).
Clopton (STEPHEN DE), Janitor of the Priory of S. Bartholomew
de Smethefeld. To the said priory his shops in the parish of
S. Mary de Aldermannebury for the maintenance of the work
of the chapel of S. Mary newly constructed in the said priory.
Dated in the Priory of S. Bartholomew, London, Friday next
after the Feast of Epiphany [6 Jan.], A.D. 1336. Roll 65 (45).
Monday the Feast of 8. Margaret, Virgin [20 July].
Berkyngge (STEPHEN DE), hosier. To Stephen his son, Mar-
garet, Johanna, and Agnes his daughters, pecuniary legacies.
John de Berkyng, his eldest brother, appointed guardian to the
said Stephen. All his tenements and rents in the City of London
and suburb to be sold to pay his debts and legacies, and the
residue devoted to pious and charitable uses. Dated Tues-
day next after the Feast of S. Barnabas, Apostle [1 1 June], A.D.
1308 (sic). Roll 65 (47).
Newcastle-under-Lime (WILLIAM DE), clerk. Bequest of an
annual rent, charged on his tenements in the parish of S. Sepulchre
within the liberty of the City, for the maintenance of a chantry
in the said parish church. To Alice his wife all the tenements
aforesaid, subject to the said charge, for life ; remainder to Thomas
his brother for life ; remainder to the vicar and churchwardens of
the said church, charged with the maintenance of a chantry and
various pious and charitable uses, upon peril of their souls ; the
428
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D.
1338.
residue to be devoted to the maintenance of the fabric of the said
church. Dated London, Wednesday, 15 April, A.D. 1338.
Whereupon came the aforesaid Alice, late wife of the testator, and
put her claim upon a certain tenement in the parish of S. Sepulchre
without Neugate, which she and her husband together had acquired,
by deed enrolled 1 in the Husting of London, from the executors of
William le Chaundeler, &c., viz., in the tenth year of the present
king, &c.
Roll 65 (51).
Stebbenhuth (MARGERY DE). To Edmund her son ten pounds
of silver and her portion of a tenement near Sopereslane. Dated
London, Thursday next after the Feast of Nativity of V. Mary
[8 Sept.], A.D. 1336. Roll 65 (55).
Monday next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle \25 July],
Atte Crouche (FRANCES, late wife of WILLIAM, " cirgere," 2 of
Candelwykestrete). To Alice her daughter one mark annual
quitrent in Westchepe, parish of S. Vedast. Guardians appointed
of Thomas and John her sons. To Cristina her sister her robe,
&c. Dated Friday next after the Feast of the Purification of
the V. Mary [2 Feb.], A.D. 1333. Roll 65 (71).
Monday next before the Feast of 8. Martin [11 Nov.'].
Tillebury (DAVID DE), apothecary. To his executors all the
tenements which he holds in the parish of S. Mary de Wolchirche-
hawe under a statute merchant, in which Robert, son of Michael
de Tolusane, stands bound to him for providing maintenance for
Agnes, wife of the aforesaid Robert, and for Johanna their
daughter. A tenement in the parish of S. Audoen, 3 together with
brewing utensils, to be sold for pious uses and for fulfilment of
his testament. Dated London, Friday the vigil of S. Lucia,
Virgin [13 Dec.], A.D. 1337. Roll 65 (75).
Bredstrete (ISABELLA, late wife of RALPH DE, tailor). To
Margery her servant in return for useful and constant service
her houses in the parish of S. Mildred de Bredstrete, so that, how-
1 Hust. Roll 63 (149).
2 Wax chandler.
3 Or S. Ewin. This, together with the
parish of S. Nicholas bhambles, and so
much of the parish of S. Sepulchre as
lay within Newgate, is now one parish,
viz., that of Christ Church, Newgate.
COURT OF HUSTING, LOXDOX. 429
ever, within one year after her decease the said .Margery shall *-J>.
cause three annuals 1 to be celebrated by brethren of the Order of
['reaching Friars in their house and convent, paying for each
annual five marks, and also pay five marks to Cristina her
servant for good service. Also to the same one " courtepy," 3 &c.
Dated and accepted London, 8 October, A.D. 1338.
Roll 65 (82).
Hauteyn (THOMAS), pepperer. To Johanna his wife eighty
pounds of silver and his tenement in the parish of S. Benedict
Shorhog for life ; remainder to Thomas his son and Cristina,
wife of the said Thomas, daughter of Thomas Poyntel, in toil ;
remainder in trust for sale for the maintenance of a chantry in
the said parish church for a term of ten years and for charitable
uses. Also to the said Thomas the remaining term of John
his apprentice, together with all utensils in his shop. Dated
London, Tuesday next after the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra
[22 Feb.], A.D. 1337. Roll 65 (90).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Martin [11 Nov."].
Hardel (THOMAS). To William his son four shops in the
parish of S. Mary de Fancherche. William de Eppyng,
tapicer, 3 appointed guardian to the said son. To John his son
a garden in the above parish near the garden of the Priory and
Convent of Ware. 4 Dated Leyton, 8 Sunday the Feast of
H. Trinity [15 -June], A.D. 1337. Roll 65 (95).
Norton (GREGORY DE), called " atte Shire." His tenement in
the parish of S. Mary atte Hull to be sold to pay his debts,
funeral expenses, &c. To Alice his wife all his other tenements
whatsoever in London for life ; remainder to Thomas his son.
Also to Isabella, &c. (sic). Dated London, the morrow of
S. Mat bias, Apostle [24 Feb.], A.D. 1337.
Whereupon came the said Alice and put, her claim upon the said
testament as to some tenements therein contained, &c.
1 In this instance a commemoration
service simply, and not a " year's mind."
* A short cloak.
Roll 65 (102).
' Maker of tapestry and carpets.
4 Co. Herts.
Co. Essex.
430 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.D. Monday the Feast of S. Clement, Pope [23 Nov.'].
1338.
Parys (WILLIAM DE) de Northwelde, co. Essex. To Eoger de
Walt-ham, corder, a chamber built aloft in and beyond the lane
called " Cosineslane " in the parish of All Hallows at the Hay.
To Sir Ralph Spigurnel, Knt., and Alice his sister, wife of the
testator, two tenements and certain rents in the same lane and
parish. A parcel of land in the parish of S. Mary Magdalen at
the Old Fish Market to be sold for the good of his soul. Dated
London, Monday the Feast of S. Clement, Pope [23 Nov.], A.D. 1338.
Eoll 65 (105).
Abel (WILLIAM), butcher. To Johanna his wife all his tene-
ments, goods, and chattels, so that she pay his debts and funeral
expenses. Dated in his hostel, London, in the parish of
S. Nicholas at the Shambles, Saturday next after the Feast
of S. Martin [11 Nov.J, 11 Edward III. [A.D. 1337].
Whereupon came the aforesaid Johanna and renounced her fee in
the said tenements, and claimed only a life interest, &c.
Roll 65 (111).
w-9 Monday next after the Feast of 8. Hilary [13 Jan.~].
Mundene 1 (ROBERT DE), Rector of Stifford 2 in the diocese of
London. A certain 
