Close Rolls, Edward II: December 1317

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward II: Volume 2, 1313-1318. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1893.

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'Close Rolls, Edward II: December 1317', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward II: Volume 2, 1313-1318, (London, 1893) pp. 585-587. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw2/vol2/pp585-587 [accessed 19 April 2024]

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December 1317

Dec. 10.
Windsor.
Adam son of Simon de Crombe acknowledges that he owes to William de Bello Campo, knight, 1,000l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Worcester.
Matilda, late the wife of Gilbert de Clare, earl of Gloucester and Hertford, tenant in chief, puts in her place Master John de Coleworth and Hugh de Welles in the matter concerning her dower of the manors of Aylesham, Fakenhamdam, and Causton, co. Norfolk, and of the advowsons of the churches of Causton, Fakenhamdam, and Puddyngnorton.
Peter de Novo Castro, citizen of London, acknowledges that he owes to William de Thorntoft, clerk, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Robert de Cave, attorney of William.
Dec. 10.
Windsor.
John de Norton, parson of the church of Antyngham, acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Bardelby, clerk, 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Norfolk.
Cancelled on payment.
Dec. 11.
Windsor.
To the sheriff of Essex and Hertford. Order to cause proclamation to be made immediately upon receipt hereof in the town of Hertford and in other places in his bailiwick where he shall see fit prohibiting any earl, baron, knight, or other man-at-arms from tourneying, etc., at Hertford or elsewhere in the realm without special licence from the king, under pain of forfeiture, and to arrest any presuming to do so, together with their horses and arms, and goods and chattels, certifying the king of the names of any persons so arrested and of the value of their goods and chattels, as the king is given to understand that, notwithstanding his late prohibition of tournaments, certain persons presume to tourney, etc., on Monday next near Hertford. By C.
Robert le Vavasour came before the king, on Sunday after St. Nicholas, and sought to replevy his land in Bilton near Bikerton, taken into the king's hands for his default before the justices of the Bench against Thomas Fairbarn and Margaret his wife. This is signified to the justices.
Dec. 13.
Windsor.
Thomas de Flore, parson of the church of Northpydele, diocese of Worcester, and Richard le Chaumberleyn, knight, acknowledge that they owe to Gilbert de Roubyry, clerk, 63l. 6s. 8d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in cos. Hertford and Worcester.
Membrane 14d.
Nov. 20.
Windsor.
To W. archbishop of Canterbury. Summons to attend a parliament to be holden at Lincoln in the quinzaine of St. Hilary. [Parl. Writs.]
The like to W. archbishop of York, A. archbishop of Dublin, and to seventeen bishops. [Ibid.]
To the abbot of St. Augustine's Canterbury. Summons to attend the above parliament. [Ibid.]
The like to forty-six abbots and priors and the prior of St. John's Hospital and to the master of the order of Sempyngham. [Ibid.]
To Thomas, earl of Lancaster. Summons to attend the above parliament. [Ibid.]
The like to seven earls and one hundred and twenty-three others. [Ibid.]
To the sheriff of Hertford and Essex. Order to cause two knights to be elected for each of the counties, two citizens from every city, and two burgesses from every borough in his bailiwick, and to cause them to attend the above parliament. [Ibid.]
Dec. 10.
Windsor.
To W. archbishop of Canterbury. Request that he will hasten the payment of the tenth granted by the clergy of that province, which ought to be paid at the Purification next, so that the money be ready to be paid by the king's order, as the king greatly needs money.
The like to the archbishop of York and all the prelates of the two provinces.
Dec. 15.
Windsor.
Remigius de Meeldynges, knight, acknowledges that he owes to John Waldeshaf of Dodington, co. Huntingdon, 500l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Leicester, Huntingdon, and Suffolk.
Cancelled on payment.
Peter Foun acknowledges that he owes to Ralph de Crophull 120l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Nottingham.
Note of payment of 60l.
John son of Adam de Sourby acknowledges that he owes to John de Burgh, 'taylliour' of London, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Westmoreland.
Dec. 16.
Windsor.
John de Harewell of Henle acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Chetingdon 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Oxford.
Robert de Monte Alto acknowledges that he owes to Richard But, citizen of London, 1,000l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Norfolk.
Cancelled on payment.
Robert, abbot of Wouburn, acknowledges, for himself and convent, that he owes to Luke de Grendon, citizen of London, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Bedford.
Dec. 16.
Windsor.
To J. bishop of Winchester. Order to be at Westminster on Friday the morrow of St. Thomas the Martyr, as the king wishes to have a colloquium with him and other prelates and others of his council before the parliament. [Parl. Writs.] By K.
The like to the following:
J. bishop of Ely, treasurer.
W. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield.
J. bishop of Bath and Wells.
D. bishop of St. Davids.
T. bishop of Worcester. [Ibid.]
To J. bishop of Lincoln. Order to send one of his clerks in whom he has full confidence to Westminster on the above day with full power to treat with the king and the said prelates and to consent to what shall be then ordained. [Ibid.] By K.
Thomas son of Robert Waundard of Shoteswell acknowledges that he owes to John de Bloxham 92l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Warwick.
Dec. 18.
Windsor.
To T. bishop of Worcester. Order forbidding him to proceed to the executing of any mandate directed or to be directed to him for assigning or transferring to other uses the manors of Bernes and of Wykham, which were given by the king's progenitors to St. Paul's London for the maintenance of the canons, vicars and other ministers thereof, as the king understands that he is endeavouring to do, without consulting the king, who is bound to maintain the gifts of his progenitors.
The like to:
Master Rigaldus de Assirio, canon of Orleans.
Master Stephen de Segrave, archdeacon of Essex.
Master Robert de Baldok, archdeacon of Middlesex.
Dec. 21.
Windsor.
Thomas son of Luke de la Gate of Cherrying' acknowledges that he owes to William de Frogenhale of Tenham 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
The said Thomas acknowledges that he owes to John son of Thurstan de Valoynes 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
Membrane 13d.
Dec. 22.
Windsor.
Ellen, late the wife of Robert Turk of London, acknowledges that she owes to Roger Ardyngelli and Dinus Forcetti and their fellows, merchants of the society of the Bardi of Florence, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of her lands and chattels in the city of London.
Cancelled on payment.
Walter de Broghton acknowledges that he owes to John de Chelmersford, clerk, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
John Waldeshef acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Luton of Brakele 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Oxford.
Giles de Chaunceaux acknowledges that he owes to Ralph de Blida, 'seler' of London, 17l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Essex and Kent.
Geoffrey de Ford acknowledges that he owes to Hugh de Waltham, clerk, 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London and co. Middlesex.
The said Geoffrey acknowledges that he owes to the said Hugh 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, as above.
Enrolment of release by Walter, son and heir of Peter de Waynflet of Houeden, to Stephen son of Stephen de Houeden and to Isabella his wife, and to his heirs, of his right in all the lands in Houeden that descended to the releasor after his father's death, which Stephen and Isabella have of the releasor's grant. Witnesses: Sir William de Ayremynne, Sir Robert de Bardelby, Sir William de Thorntoft, Sir William de Clif, Sir Thomas de Portyngton, Sir William de Averenges, Sir Robert de Clif, Sir John de Neuland, and Sir William de Houeden, clerks of chancery. Dated at Westminster, the eve of Christmas, 11 Edward II.
Memorandum, that Walter came into chancery, on the said day, and acknowledged the above deed.
Dec. 30.
Windsor.
Oliver de Ingham, knight, acknowledges that he owes to John de Sandale, bishop of Winchester, 50 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Norfolk.