Close Rolls, Edward II: October 1313

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: October 1313', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward II: Volume 2, 1313-1318, (London, 1893) pp. 72-79. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw2/vol2/pp72-79 [accessed 19 April 2024]

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October 1313

Oct. 2.
Sheen.
John de Lavynton came before the king, on Tuesday after Michaelmas, and sought to replevy his land in Estyep', taken into the king's hands for his default before the justices of the Bench against Joan late the wife of Thomas de London. This is signified to the justices.
Nicholas de Stanton came before the king, on the said day, and sought to replevy to Master John de Burgh the said John's land in Heyden, taken into the king's hands for his default before the justices of the Bench against Hugh le Rous and Ellen his wife. This is signified to the justices.
Oct. 3.
Sheen.
William Wolny came before the king, on Wednesday after Michaelmas, and sought to replevy to Thomas le Smale and Clarice his wife their land in Esshesdon, taken into the king's hands for their default before the justices of the Bench against Simon de Cuttyngden and Ela his wife. This is signified to the justices.
Geoffrey de Say, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Jordan de Longeleie of London, merchant, 62l. 7s. 4d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Kent.
The prior of Bernewell acknowledges that he owes to the king 18l. 3s. 6d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Kent.
Memorandum, that this recognisance was made for the executors of the will of Thomas de Melton, late keeper of the Templars' lands and of the lands of the bishop of Chester in the counties of Cambridge and Huntingdon, in part payment of certain debts due to the king from the said Thomas.
Cancelled upon payment, acknowledged by William de Melton, one of the executors of the said Thomas.
Oct. 4.
Sheen.
William son of Richard came before the king, on Thursday after Michaelmas, and sought to replevy his land in Lyham, taken into the king's hands for his default before the justices of the Bench against Hugh de Lyham. This is signified to the justices.
Richard Jordan of Cadendon acknowledges that he owes to Walter de Plassh 75s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Hereford.
Robert Pilet of Buntyngford acknowledges that he owes to Edmund Cosyn of London 8l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
William le Botiller of Weryngton acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Cliderhou, clerk, 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Lancaster.
Bartholomew de Daneleyrs and John de Loudham acknowledge that they owe to Thomas de Brotherton, earl of Norfolk, 60l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the county of Suffolk.
Oct. 17.
Sheen.
John Fryday, chaplain, acknowledges that he owes to John de Burstowe, knight, 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Surrey.
Membrane 23d.
Sept. 22.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of York. Order to arrest all persons executing any commissions to weaken the king's collation of Richard de Cornubia to the prebend of Northneubald in St. Peter's church, York, which he has long possessed in peace, as the king understands that certain persons have procured commissions to divers judges in his bailiwick in prejudice of the king's right in order to annul the above collation. By p.s.
To the dean and chapter of St. Peter's York. Order forbidding them to attempt anything regarding the above collation without consulting the king, the cognisance of this matter pertaining to him alone, as the king understands that certain persons have procured commissions to be sent to the dean and chapter to annul the collation. By p.s.
The like to the following:
Master Leonard de Garcino.
Pandulph de Sabell'.
Sept. 28.
Sheen.
Peter de Helewelle came before the king, on Friday after St. Matthew the Apostle, and sought to replevy to William son of Eudo la Zusche the said William's land in Eyton, taken in to the king's hands for his default before the justices of the Bench against Robert de Alegate. This is signified to the justices.
Sept. 24.
Westminster.
To R. count of Flanders. The king has received complaint from Richard Randolf, burgess of Great Yarmouth, that certain malefactors of Sluys (de Exclusis) in Flanders entered his ship called 'la Welifare' of Yarmouth, laden with wines and other goods of great value, on the sea near the port of Dover on Monday before the Ascension last, slew William Barefot, master of the ship, and fifteen other mariners then in the same, and took and carried away the ship, value 150l., and the wines and goods in her, value 81l. 10s. 0d. sterling; whereupon, at the suit of the said Richard, the king caused inquisition to be made by the mayor and bailiffs of Dover concerning the robbery; whereby it was found that thirty-two men coming from Flanders to Dover in a ship called 'Gruxesbergh' of Sluys, attacked the said Richard's ship called 'la Welifare' on the sea near Dover, slew the master and fifteen men, and took the ship and her cargo, and that seventeen of them took the ship to Scotland to the king's enemies, and that the other fifteen took the wine and other goods with them in their ship called 'Grusebergh' to Sluys: the king therefore requests the count to cause justice to be done to the said Richard in this matter, so that it may not behove the king to provide him with another remedy. He is to certify the king of his proceedings by the bearer hereof.
Thomas de Codelowe, parson of the church of Cherlewode, diocese of Winchester, and John de la Puyle, knight, acknowledge that they owe to Hugh le Despenser the elder 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the county of Southampton.
The said Thomas acknowledges that he owes to the said John 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Southampton.
Oct. 4.
Sheen.
Michael le Bret of London acknowledges that he owes to Geoffrey son of Warin 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of London.
William de Gretton, clerk, acknowledges that he owes to Gilbert de Ebor[aco], clerk, 23 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Suffolk.
Cancelled on payment.
Oct. 5.
Westminster.
Master Hugh Sampson came before the king, on Friday after Michaelmas, and sought to replevy his land in Pilton and Morcote, taken into the king's hands for his default before the justices of the Bench against Richard son of Simon de Bernardeshil, Robert and John his brothers, and John son of Simon son of Simon de Bernardeshil. This is signified to the justices.
Ralph de Shirle acknowledges that he owes to Ralph de Crophill 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Derby.
Enrolment of release from Beatrice, late the wife of Robert de Hoo, to Sir William de Bereford, knight, the elder, of her right in the manor of Clopton near Crawedene, in the county of Cambridge, with the advowson of the church. Witnesses:—Sir Henry Tyeis, knight; Gilbert de Ellesfeld, knight; John brother of the said Gilbert, knight; Richard de Louches; Roger de Stowe; Robert de Aldenham; John de Padyngton; Edward de Warrewyk; Hamo atte Welle. Dated in the parish of St. Clement Danes without the bar of the New Temple, London, on Sunday after the octaves of Michaelmas, 7 Edward II.
Memorandum, that she came into chancery and acknowledged the above deed.
Oct. 7.
Westminster.
William Talebot, parson of Westbury church, acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Ayremynn, parson of the church of Menstreworth, 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Hereford.
Cancelled on payment.
William le Latymer, to whom the king granted the custody of the land and heir of Hugh de Poynz and the marriage of the heir, came into chancery at Westminster, on October 8, and offered marriage to Nicholas son and heir of the said Hugh, to wit Joan daughter of John le Latymer, in the presence of Henry de Bello Monte, Nicholas de Segrave, Ralph son of William, John de Crumbwell, Gerard Salvain, John de Evre, William de Ferariis, John de Creppingges, knights, and others.
Oct. 8.
Westminster.
William Achard, parson of the church of Hadestok, diocese of London, acknowledges that he owes to Walter de Sancto Andrea of Esshedon, 19l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Essex.
To the bailiff of the honour of Tikhill. Order not to distrain Margaret, late the wife of George de Sancto Johanne, for homage and fealty for the lands held by her of that honour, as the king has taken her homage and fealty.
The like for the following:
Baldwin de Colne.
John de Bevercotes.
Oct. 7.
Westminster.
Elias de Wheteleye, clerk, has the king's letters to Master Gilbert de Segrave, elect confirmed bishop of London, to have the yearly pension due to one of the king's clerks by reason of his new creation as bishop of London.
Geoffrey de Hakenesse, clerk, has letters to the abbot and convent of St. Mary's York to have the yearly pension due to one of the king's clerks by reason of his new creation as abbot.
Bertinus Bacun acknowledges that he owes to Henry de Threlkeld 13 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of York.
Walter le Vavassour acknowledges that he owes to William de Thorntoft, clerk, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of York.
Robert Malet, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Walter de Sancto Andrea 40s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Buckingham.
Memorandum, that William le Latymer, to whom the king granted the custody of the land and heir of Hugh de Poinz, deceased, tenant in chief, together with the heir's marriage, came into chancery at Westminster, on October 8, and offered marriage to Nicholas son and heir of the said Hugh, to wit, Joan daughter of John le Latymer, in the presence of Henry de Bello Monte, Nicholas de Segrave, Ralph son of William, John de Crumbwell, Gerard Salvayn, John de Evre, William de Ferariis, and John de Creppingg'.
Membrane 22d.
Enrolment of grant from Katharine de Audeleie to James de Perrers, knight, and Ela his wife, her daughter, of the castle and town of Thlanandevery in Wales, with the commote of Hirnirn and the commote of Pervet, and all appurtenances of the castle, town, and commotes; with remainder to the king in case they die without an heir. Witnesses: Sir Richard, bishop of Hereford; Sir John de Kemeseie, treasurer of Hereford; Sir James de Henleie, canon of Hereford; Sir William, vicar of Ledebury; Sir Walter de Lugwardyn, rector of the church of Monesleie; William Esgar and Robert le Chaumberlein. Dated at Ledebury, on Monday before St. Nicholas the Confessor, 6 Edward II.
Memorandum, that James did homage to the king, on October 10, in the seventh year of his reign, for the lands abovesaid.
Oct. 12.
Westminster.
John de Hegham of Wymbisshe acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Ultyngg' 200 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Essex.
John de Chippelegh acknowledges that he owes to Walter de Meryet 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Somerset.
Memorandum, that John de Evre, escheator beyond Trent, came into chancery, on Monday after St. Luke, before Sir Adam de Osgodeby, keeper of the rolls of the chancery, and Sir Robert de Bardelby and William de Ayremynn, and other clerks of the chancery, and confessed that he had lost his seal wherewith he was wont to seal inquisitions and writs to be returned into the chancery, praying that henceforth no faith be given to the said seal. [Parl. Writs.]
Nicholas Trymenel acknowledges that he owes to John Giffard of Weston 260l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the counties of Buckingham, Warwick, Northampton, and Oxford.
John son of Richard le Clerk of Aston and Robert de Warrewyk acknowledge that they owe to Isabella, late the wife of Richard le Clerk of Aston 12l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the county of Worcester.
Oct. 18.
Westminster.
John son of John Gernoun acknowledges that he owes to Stephen de Segrave 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Oxford.
Cancelled on payment.
William de Loppedell', vicar of Byxle, diocese of Chichester, and Thomas de Loppedell', parson of the church of St. Bride (Brigid'), London, acknowledge that they owe to Nicholas de Langeton 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the county of Sussex.
Cancelled on payment.
Enrolment of obligation of Adam de Waltham to Master Ralph de Waltham Sancti Laurentii his brother in 40s. of yearly rent to be received from his lands in Waltham St. Laurence. Witnesses: John de Benham, John de la Bere, John de la Wyde[y]ate, John Medwyne, John de Benetfeld. Dated at London, on Wednesday after St. Edward the king, 7 Edward II.
Memorandum, that Adam came into chancery at Westminster, on October 19, and acknowledged the above deed.
Oct. 12.
Westminster.
To Andronicus, emperor of Constantinople. Request that he will order the release of Giles de Argenteym, knight, captured by men of the emperor's power whilst on a voyage to the island of Rhodes, and imprisoned at Salonica (Salenyque); writing back by the bearer hereof what he has done herein. [Fœdera.]
To Michael, emperor of Constantinople. Like letter, with addition of request that he will use his influence with his father the emperor A[ndronicus] to procure the speedy release of the said Giles. [Fœdera.]
To the empress of Constantinople. Like letter. [Ibid.]
To the marquess of Montferrat (Montis Ferrandi). Request that he will direct letters to his father the emperor A[ndronicus] for the release of the said Giles and deliver them to the bearer of the presents. [Ibid.]
Like letters, 'mutatis mutandis,' to the following:
Frederick, king of Sicily.
The count of Lanaign'.
Sir Charles de Flisco.
Sir Episci Spynele.
Sir Conrad de Orye.
Sir Bernabo de Orye. [Ibid.]
Thomas son of Robert de Boulton acknowledges that he owes to Ralph son of William de Grymthorp 600 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of York.
Oct. 15.
Westminster.
Stephen son of Philip le Draper of Maldon acknowledges that he owes to Seman de Onesie 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Essex.
Michael de Meldon acknowledges that he owes to John de Gyse, knight, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Norfolk.
Cancelled on payment.
Cicely de Wetheresfold acknowledges that she owes to Robert de Cheddeworth 12l. 9s. 4d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of her lands and chattels in the county of Surrey.
Cancelled on payment.
William Rossel, lord of Deneby, acknowledges that he owes to John de Cotun, citizen of London, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Derby.
Oct. 15.
Westminster.
John de Say of Mertok acknowledges that he owes to Reginald de Sancto Claro 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Somerset.
Philip de Esteneie puts in his place Henry le Hunte to sue in his name for livery of the manor of Esteneie, lately taken into the king's hands by the escheator this side Trent, to do and receive what the court shall consider.
Oct. 20.
Westminster.
Roger de Clungunford and Ralph Prudfot acknowledge that they owe to Thomas de Kirkeby, clerk, 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Stafford.
Cancelled on payment.
John Neuman of Puddingnorton acknowledges that he owes to Henry de Edenestowe, clerk, 31 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Norfolk.
Geoffrey Roger acknowledges that he owes to Master Richard de Stanho 60l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Kent.
William de Ferariis acknowledges that he owes to John de Cotonn, citizen of London, 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Leicester.
Membrane 21d.
Oct. 20.
Westminster.
Thomas son of Thomas de Multon of Gillesland acknowledges that he owes to Henry de Hakethorne of Lincoln 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the counties of Cumberland and Westmoreland.
Maurice de Berkele, Richard Dammory, and William de Wanton acknowledge that they owe to John Mautravers 500 marks; to be levied in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the county of Gloucester.
John Mautravers the younger acknowledges that he owes to Maurice de Berkele 500 marks; to be levied in, default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the counties of Berks and Dorset.
Enrolment of deed of John de Bray, son and heir of John de Bray, witnessing that whereas Roger de Pedewardyn had granted to his father the manors of Burton, in the county of Lincoln, and of Clipeston, in the county of Northampton, for the term of Roger's life in order to make security to Alice, wife (compaigne) of the said Roger for divers disputes (destaunces) between him and her, so that she might securely dwell in the said manors and take the profits thereof for maintenance of herself and children without disturbance from Roger; by reason whereof John or his father had no estate in the said manors; wherefor the said John renounces to Roger and Alice all manner of actions that he might have in the manors by reason of the said deed or by reason of any estate or seisin thereof that he or his father might have had. Witnesses; Sir William de Ros; Sir Bartholomew de Badelesmere; Sir Peter le Blount; Sir John de Heryngaud; Sir John de Nevile. Written at London, on Saturday after Michaelmas, 7 Edward II. French.
Oct. 20.
Westminster.
John Gereberd acknowledges that he owes to Nicholas de Purshute 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Wilts.
Walter de Skydemor acknowledges that he owes to John de Gouyz 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Wilts.
Oct. 25.
Westminster.
Ralph de Sicca Villa acknowledges that he owes to Stephen de Segrave 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Leicester.
Ponsardus de Monte Martini, parson of the church of Westbrigg', diocese of Norwich, acknowledges that he owes to James de Anisio 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Suffolk.
John de Trillawe, clerk, Richard de Hauville, and John de Godefrey acknowledge that they owe to Hugh de Lopham, clerk, 92 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the county of Suffolk.
Hugh de Lopham, clerk, acknowledges that he owes to John de Trillawe 200 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Norfolk.
Oct. 27.
Westminster.
Richard, parson of Brechamtoftes, diocese of Norwich, acknowledges that he owes to Roger de Waltham of Melton Mumbray 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Norfolk.
William de Driffeld acknowledges that he owes to William de Ayremyune, clerk, 4l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Northumberland.
Cancelled on payment.
Edmund de Kendale acknowledges that he owes to Manent Francisci, of the society of the Bardi, 46s. 8d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Middlesex.
Ralph de Gorges acknowledges that he owes to Hugh Drunal 1,000l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Somerset.
Hugh Drunal acknowledges that he owes to Ralph de Gorges 1,000l.; to be levied in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Somerset.
Cancelled on payment.
Gerald Salvayn acknowledges that he owes to Adam de Osgodeby 125l. 14s. 2d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of York.
Enrolment of release by John Burgeis, son of John Burgeis of Chelmeresford, to Sir John de Chelmeresford of his right in a messuage, 18 acres of land, one acre of meadow, and 8s. 11½d. of yearly rent, with the rent of half a pound of cumin and a clove gillyflower in Chelmeresford and Southwode, and in all that belonged to the releasor's father and to Margaret his mother in the said towns. Witnesses: Sir John Giffard of Brimmesfeld, knight; Roger Tyrel, knight; Giles de Bello Campo, knight; Gilbert de Sancto Audoeno, knight; Adam Brom; Nicholas de Marreis; Peter Child. Dated at Chelmeresford, on Sunday after the Invention of the Holy Cross, 2 Edward II.
Memorandum, that the aforesaid John Burgeis came into chancery at Westminster, and acknowledged the above deed.
Oct. 30.
Westminster.
William de Depingg' acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Dunleye 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of York.
Memorandum, that the chancellor took these two recognisances.
Richard de Dunleie acknowledges that he owes to William de Depingg' 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of York.
Enrolment of deed of Walter Reginaldi, master of the hospital of St. Leonard York, and the brethren of the same, granting to Peter Galeys, clerk, son of John Galeys, called 'Vanne,' citizen of London, in acknowledgment of the great benefits conferred by him upon the hospital, of a yearly rent of 40s. for his life, to be paid at Bermundiseye near London, the payment thereof to begin at Michaelmas next. Witnesses: Sir Henry de Percy, knight; Sir John de Moubray, knight; Sir Gerard Salvayn, knight; Sir John de Evre, knight; Master William de Bristron, archdeacon of Gloucester; Master John de Nassington; Master Peter de Dene; Sir John de Merkingfeld; Sir William de Cusancia; Nicholas le Flemyng; Thomas le Aguiller; John de Wodeburgh, clerk. Dated at St. Leonard's, York, March 5, 1312 (–13).