Close Rolls, Edward I: August 1288

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward I: Volume 2, 1279-1288. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1902.

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'Close Rolls, Edward I: August 1288', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward I: Volume 2, 1279-1288, (London, 1902) pp. 546-548. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw1/vol2/pp546-548 [accessed 19 April 2024]

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August 1288

Aug. 16.
Westminster.
William de Stok acknowledges that he owes to William de Hamelton, clerk, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Sussex.
Enrolment of grant by Ralph de Westburgh to Sir William de Hamelton, clerk, of the messuage with plot adjoining that Ralph had of the gift of Sir William de Staunton in Basingham; rendering therefor 6d. yearly to the chief lord. Witnesses: Sir Robert le Chaumberleyn, Sir Robert de Monasteriis, knights, Nicholas Curzun, Nicholas Dysny, William de Carleton. Dated at London, on Tuesday the feast of St. Laurence, 16 Edward.
Aug. 15.
Westminster.
Memorandum, that Ralph came into chancery at Westminster, and acknowledged the aforesaid deed. Witness: Edmund, earl of Cornwall.
Enrolment of grant by John de Wauton, knight, to Sir John de Luvetot, the elder, of 60s. yearly of rent in his manor of Westbechesworth. He also grants to John his bondsmen in the said town, to wit Geoffrey le Paumer, William de Kesingham, Richard Ballard, and Humphrey le Caretter with all their offspring and all their goods and chattels; rendering therefor to the donor a rose at midsummer. Witnesses: Sir John de Abernon, William Aumbezas, Robert de Bekewell, knights; Gilbert de Mibelham (sic), Robert de la Doune, Nicholas de Westmonasterio, William Auguyllun, Walter de Henford.
Memorandum, that John de Wauton came into chancery at Westminster, on Sunday the octave of the Assumption, and acknowledged the aforesaid deed. Witness: Edmund, earl of Cornwall.
Henry le Carpenter came before the king, on Monday the eve of St. Bartholomew, and sought to replevy to Richard de Sancto Walerico the latter's land in Fulbeck, which was taken into the king's hands for his default against Alice, late the wife of Nicholas de Fulbeck. This is signified to the justices of the Bench.
The abbot of Messingden acknowledges that he owes to Roger Bruning and Richard, his brother, 12l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.
Walter de Gayton acknowledges that he owes to Gregory de Rokesleye, citizen of London, 13 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Buckingham and Northampton.
Aug. 22.
Westminster.
To Roger le Bygod, earl of Norfolk and Marshal of England. Inhibition of his going with horses and arms or otherwise with an armed band in the realm, whereby the people of the land or the king's peace may be disturbed, without an order from the king or Edmund, earl of Cornwall, supplying the king's place in England, as the king, before he left the realm, ordered the earl and other magnates of the realm then before him at Westminster to keep his peace within the realm during his absence. If any contention shall arise amongst them, [let the person aggrieved] come before the said Edmund in the quinzaine of Michaelmas next at Westminster to produce his proofs concerning the grievances inflicted upon him and to receive the remedy that the king's council shall provide. The king forbids his doing aught in breach of his peace under pain of forfeiting all that he holds of the king. [Fœdera; Parl. Writs.]
The like to William de Bello Campo, earl of Warwick, Gilbert de Clare, earl of Gloucester and Hertford, Hugh le Despenser, William de Breuse, and Richard son of John. [Ibid.]
John de Munteny came before the king, on Thursday after St. Bartholomew, and sought to replevy his land in Staneford, Kelwedon, and Littlebir[y], which was taken into the king's hands for his default against John Luvel. This is signified to the justices of the Bench.
Membrane 3d.
Aug. 25.
Westminster.
To John de Waren, earl of Surrey. Order to the like effect to the preceding one to Roger le Bygod. Witness: Edmund, earl of Cornwall. [Fœdera; Parl. Writs.]
The like to Reginald de Grey, justice of Chester. [Ibid.]
To the sheriff of Westmoreland. As the king learns upon trustworthy evidence that certain magnates and others of the realm now prepare themselves in arms, whence great murmur is made amongst the people, and some fear that if assemblies of armed men or if men going with horses and arms be made secretly or openly in the king's land and power whilst he is out of his realm, matter for greater and more grievous dissension and disturbance may arise: the king orders the sheriff to cause proclamation to be made immediately upon sight hereof that no one shall, under pain of grievous forfeiture, prepare himself with arms or go with horses and arms in the realm, or make such assemblies in any way. The king is and will be prepared to exhibit full and speedy justice to all and singular concerning any trespasses and excesses committed within his land and power. The sheriff is enjoined to conduct himself so in executing this order that the king shall commend his diligence and that the king may not have to punish him (ad te graviter capere) in this behalf. He is ordered to certify the king of his proceedings in this matter on the morrow of Michaelmas next at his next profer. It is provided that the king's peace in those parts shall be observed inviolably by those deputed for its conservation. Witness: Edmund, earl of Cornwall. [Fœdera.]
The like to all the sheriffs of England. [Ibid.]
John son of Ralph Hardel of London acknowledges that he owes to Hugh de Jernemuta, clerk, 2 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in London.
Hugh de la More came before the king, on Wednesday the feast of the Nativity of St. Mary, and sought to replevy the land of John Glanergoes in Albrithton, which was taken into the king's hands for his default in the king's court against Elizabeth, late the wife of John Huse. This is signified to the justices of the Bench.
William de Branfeld, clerk, came before the king, on Saturday after the Nativity of St. Mary, and sought to replevy to Simon de Brithwelle his land in Earl's Barthon, which was taken into the king's hands for his default against Robertson of Geoffrey de Barthon. This is signified to the justices of the Bench.
Enrolment of release by Philip de Mardel[eye] to Sir Robert Burnell, bishop of Bath and Wells, of his right in a messuage, 100 acres of land, and 2 acres of wood, to wit whatever Philip had and held in the towns of Dacheswith and Welewes. For this release Robert gave to him 50 marks beforehand. Witnesses: Sir Robert de Graveley, Sir John son of Simon, Sir Henry de Wylemundel[eye], knights; Laurence de Sancto Michaele, Adam de Maundevill, Reginald de la Brochol. Dated at London, on Monday after the Decollation of St. John, 16 Edward.
Aug. 30.
Westminster.
Memorandum, that Philip came into chancery at Westminster, on the said Monday, and acknowledged the deed aforesaid. Witness: Edmund, earl of Cornwall.