Close Rolls, Edward III: May 1370

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 13, 1369-1374. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1911.

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'Close Rolls, Edward III: May 1370', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 13, 1369-1374, (London, 1911) pp. 181-190. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw3/vol13/pp181-190 [accessed 19 April 2024]

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May 1370

May 14.
Westminster.
Hervey de Pakenham and Thomas de Tyveteshale to Thomas de Brayles. Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in Norffolk.
Memorandum that this recognisance was received by the chancellor.
May 21.
Westminster.
William de Swanlond to John Bernes mercer of London. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied etc. in Hertfordshire and Middlesex.
Memorandum (as above).
May 20.
Westminster.
William Gamboun is sent to the abbot of Hayles to take such maintenance in that abbey as Henry Fauconer had in his life time.
By p.s. [28344.]
Writing indented of William de Wykeham bishop of Winchester, reciting a writing of John Husee, brother and heir of Roger Husee, whereby he granted to the said bishop, his heirs or assigns, a yearly rent of 40 marks to be taken of his manor of Berton Sacy, in seisin whereof he put the said bishop by payment thereof, as security for having and holding the manor and advowson of Mourton and certain lands in Pudele Turberville co. Dorset late of the said John, according to an indenture between the parties one part whereof is enrolled in chancery, containing particulars of the conditions of that security, and by these presents giving the said rent to Walter de Frempton and Margaret his wife, whom the said bishop by charter has made his assigns of the manor, advowson and lands aforesaid, and to the heirs and assigns of the said Margaret, under the condition, manner and form in the said indenture specified and limited whereby the said bishop had the same, with power to distrain for arrears in the said manor of Berton Sacy. Dated Thursday after the Invention of Holy Cross 44 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, as well by the said Walter by himself as by the said Walter and Margaret jointly, at New Sarum 24 May before John Moubray, by virtue of divers the king's writs of dedimus potestatem which are upon the files for this year.
Membrane 17d.
Charter indented of Nicholas de Lovayne knight, giving with warranty to William bishop of Wyncestre, Sir John de Pekbrugge, John Colepeper and Richard Mafee, their heirs and assigns, the manors of Ditton Camois and Chevele co. Cantebrigge and Shonele co. Hertford, a messuage, one virgate and half an acre of land in Napton and Shathewell co. Warrewyk, a messuage and one virgate of land in Welford co. Norhampton, the manors of Mysterton and Pulteneye co. Leycestre and Wytherefeld co. Suffolk, and all other lands, rents, services, mills, woods, meadows, pastures, fisheries, lordships, customs, knights' fees, advowsons of churches and chapels etc. which the said Nicholas has in the said counties, to hold during his life rendering yearly 250 marks at Easter, Midsummer, Michaelmas and Christmas by even portions, power being reserved to him to distrain for arrears, and to enter again and hold the premises in his former estate with the growing corn and all other goods and chattels therein if the said rent be one quinzaine in arrear; which lease is made upon condition that if the said Nicholas shall cross the sea and die before his return to England, the said lessees of the moiety of the profits by them taken shall pay his debts and make provision for his soul, saving to them the residue of such profits, and saving to the said Nicholas the rent aforesaid, and if he shall return to England the said lessees at his request shall without delay lease again all their estate in the premises to the lessor alone or jointly with others, and if they do not so, or make default in any of the covenants or conditions aforesaid, it shall be lawful for him the said Nicholas to enter again and hold the premises in his former estate with the growing corn and all other goods and chattels quick and dead. Witnesses: Sir William de Cobham, Sir Thomas Morant, Sir John Burgh knights, Sir William Harewell, Sir Robert Lincoln clerks, Henry Englissh, John Sibille. Dated Penshurst, 20 March 44 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties in the chancery at Westminster, 28 May.
Charter indented of Nicholas de Lovayne knight, giving with warranty to William bishop of Wyncestre, Sir John de Pekbrugge, Sir William Harewell clerk and Richard Mafee, their heirs and assigns, the manors of Penshurst and Northpark with all other his lands, rents, services, mills, woods, meadows, pastures, fisheries, lordships, customs, knights' fees, advowsons of churches and chapels etc. in the towns of Penshurst, Tonbrugge, Leghe, Bitteberugh, Speldhurst and Chydyngston co. Kent, to hold during his life rendering yearly 60l. at Easter, Midsummer, Michaelmas and Christmas by even portions, power being reserved to the lessor to distrain for arrears and to enter again and hold the premises in his former estate with the growing corn etc. if the rent be one quinzaine in arrear; which lease is made upon condition (as in the last). Witnesses: Sir William de Cobham, Sir Thomas Morant, Sir John Burgh knights, John Colepeper, Sir Robert de Lincoln clerk. Dated Penshurst, 25 March 44 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 28 May.
Writing of Nicholas de Lovayne knight, giving to William bishop of Wyncestre, Sir John de Pekbrugge, Sir William Harewell clerk and Richard Mafee all his growing corn, goods and chattels upon his manors of Penshurst and Northpark and his lands in the towns of Penshurst, Tonbrugge, Leghe, Bitteberugh, Speldhurst and Chydyngston co. Kent. Dated Penshurst, 25 March 44 Edward III. French.
Writing of Nicholas de Lovayne knight, giving to William bishop of Wyncestre, Sir John de Pekbrugge, John Colepeper and Richard Mafee all his growing corn, goods and chattels upon his manors of Ditton Camois, Chevele, Shenlee, Misterton, Pulteneye and Wytheresfeld cos. Cantebrigge, Hertford, Leycester and Suffolk, and all his chattels in the towns of Napton, Shathewell and Welford cos. Warrewyk and Norhampton. Dated Penshurst, 20 March 44 Edward III. French.
Writing of Nicholas de Lovayne knight, giving to William bishop of Wyncestre, Sir John de Pekbrugge, John Colepeper and Richard Mafee all his growing corn, goods and chattels upon his manors of Osprenge and Yenesfeld co. Kent. Dated Penshurst, 25 March 44 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the three foregoing writings, 28 May.
Membrane 16d.
Charter indented of Nicholas de Lovayne knight, giving with warranty to William bishop of Wyncestre, Sir John de Pekbrugge, John Colepeper and Richard Mafee the manors of Osprenge and Yenesfeld co. Kent and all the lands, rents, services, mills, woods, meadows, pastures, fisheries, lordships, customs, knights' fees, advowsons of churches and chapels etc. thereto belonging to hold during his life, rendering yearly 70l. at Easter, Midsummer, Michaelmas and Christmas by even portions, power being reserved to him to distrain for arrears, and to enter again and hold the premises in his former estate with the growing corn, goods and chattels thereupon if the rent be one quinzaine in arrear; which lease is made upon condition (as above, last page). Witnesses: Sir William de Cobham, Sir Thomas Morant, Sir John Burgh knights, Sir William Harewell, Sir Robert Lincoln clerks. Dated Penshurst, 25 March 44 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 28 May.
Indenture made between William bishop of Wyncestre, Sir John de Pekbrugge, John Colepeper and Richard Mafee of the one part and Sir Nicholas de Lovayne knight of the other part, being a lease for seven years to the said Nicholas, his heirs and executors, of the manors of Ditton Camoys and Chevelee co. Cantebrigge and of Shenelee co. Hertford, a messuage, one virgate and half an acre of land in Napton and Shathewell co. Warrewyk, a messuage and one virgate of land in Welford co. Norhampton, the manors of Misterton and Pulteneye co. Leycestre and of Wytheresfeld co. Suffolk, and all other lands, rents, services, mills, woods, meadows, pastures, fisheries, lordships, customs, knights' fees, advowsons of churches and chapels etc. in the said counties comprised in a charter indented by the said Nicholas heretofore made to the said lessors, rendering to the lessors 120l. a year at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions, power being reserved to them to distrain for arrears, and to enter again and hold the premises in their former estate if the rent be one quinzaine in arrear. Dated Peneshurst, 9 April 44 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 28 May.
Indenture made between William bishop of Wyncestre, Sir John de Pekbrugge, Sir William Harewell clerk and Richard Mafee of the one part and Sir Nicholas de Lovayne knight of the other part, being a lease for seven years to the said Nicholas, his heirs and executors, of the manors of Penshurst and Northpark and all other lands, rents, services, mills, woods, meadows, pastures, fisheries, lordships, customs, knights' fees, advowsons etc. in the towns of Penshurst, Tonbrugge, Leghe, Bitteberugh, Speldhurst and Chydyngston co. Kent comprised in a charter indented by the said Nicholas heretofore made to the said lessors, rendering to the lessors 100 marks a year at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions, power being reserved to them to distrain for arrears, and to enter again and hold the premises in their former estate if the rent be one quinzaine in arrear. Dated Penshurst 13 April 44 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 28 May.
Indenture made between William bishop of Wyncestre, Sir John de Pekbrugge, John Colpeper and Richard Mafee of the one part and Sir Nicholas de Lovayne knight of the other part, being a lease for seven years to the said Nicholas, his heirs and executors, of the manors of Osprenge and Yenesfeld co. Kent and all lands, rents, services, mills, woods, meadows, pastures, fisheries, lordships, customs, knights' fees, advowsons of churches and chapels etc. in that county comprised in a charter indented by the said Nicholas heretofore made to the said lessors, rendering to the lessors 57l. a year at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions, power being reserved to them to distrain for arrears, and to enter again and hold the premises in their former estate if the rent be one quinzaine in arrear. Dated Penshurst, 14 April 44 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 28 May.
Membrane 15d.
Writing of Nicholas de Lovayne knight, being a letter of attorney to William de Tarent clerk and John Sybyle to deliver to William bishop of Wyncestre, Sir John de Pekbrigge (Pekkebrygge) knight, John Colepeper and Richard Mafee seisin of the manors of Osprynge and Yenesfeld co. Kent, according to his charters indented to them made. Dated Penshurst, 25 March 44 Edward III. French.
Writing of Nicholas de Lovayne knight, being a letter of attorney to William de Tarent clerk and John Sibille to deliver to William bishop of Wyncestre, Sir John de Pekbrugge, John Colepeper and Richard Mafee seisin of the manors of Ditton Camois, Chevele, Shenlee, Misterton, Pulteneye and Wytheresfeld cos. Cantebrigge, Hertford, Leycestre and Suffolk, and of all his lands in the towns of Napton, Shathewell and Welford cos. Warrewyk and Norhampton, according to his charters indented to them made. Dated Penshurst, 20 March 44 Edward III. French.
Writing of Nicholas de Lovayne knight, being a letter of attorney to William de Tarent clerk and John Sibille to deliver to William bishop of Wyncestre, Sir John de Pekbrugge, Sir William Harewell and Richard Mafee seisin of the manors of Penshurst and Northpark and all his lands in the towns of Penshurst, Tonbrugge, Leghe, Bitteberugh and Chydyngston co. Kent, according to his charters indented to them made. Dated Penshurst, 25 March 44 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing letters of attorney, 28 May.
Writing of William bishop of Wyncestre, John de Pekbrugge knight, John Colepeper and Richard Mafee, being a letter of attorney to Nicholas Potyn to receive of Sir Nicholas de Lovayne knight seisin of the manors of Ditton Camoys, Chevele, Shenlee, Misterton, Pulteneye and Wytheresfeld cos. Cantebrigge, Hertford, Leycestre and Suffolk and of other lands in the towns of Napton, Shathewell and Welford cos. Warrewyk and Norhampton comprised in charters indented to them made by the said Sir Nicholas. Dated Penshurst, 20 March 44 Edward III. French.
Writing of William bishop of Wynchestre, John de Pekbrygge knight, John Colepeper and Richard Mafee, being a letter of attorney to Nicholas Potyn to receive of Sir Nicholas de Lovayne knight seisin of the manors of Osprynge and Yenesfeld co. Kent according to charters indented to them made by the said Sir Nicholas. Dated Penshurst, 25 March 44 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 28 May.
Writing of William bishop of Wyncestre, John de Pekbrugge knight, William Harewell clerk and Richard Mafee, being a letter of attorney to Nicholas Potyn to receive of Sir Nicholas de Lovayne knight seisin of the manors of Penshurst and Northpark and other lands in the towns of Penshurst, Tonbrugge, Leghe, Bitteberugh, Speldhurst and Chydyngston co. Kent comprised in charters indented to them made by the said Sir Nicholas. Dated Penshurst, 25 March 44 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 May.
Charter of John de Wysham knight, giving with warranty to John Pecche citizen and alderman of London, his heirs and assigns, the whole manor of Redehalle co. Surrey with all his lands, rents, services, reversions, customs, meadows, woods, feedings, and pastures, and the park of Folleslowe in the said county. Witnesses: Andrew Peverel, Nicholas de Loveygne, John Seintcler knights, Roger Dalyngrigge, Richard de Burstowe. Dated Redehalle, Thursday in Whitsun week, namely 6 June 44 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 June.
May 6.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause proclamation to be made that all and singular the men at arms, armed men and archers of whatsoever estate or condition who will freely set out from their homes to the sea to serve the king at his wages in Normandy and other parts over sea in France, and for there abiding until they shall cross the sea, and for their passage until they come to land there, shall with all speed make ready with horses, arms and armour suitable for their estate, and repair to the town of Suthampton, where the king has appointed the passage of Robert Knolles and all the said men and of all others who will freely set out as aforesaid, so as to be there before the octaves of Midsummer next, or in the said octaves at latest, ready to sail thence; and the king will cause them to be contented of his wages from the time they shall leave their homes for that cause and there abide until they shall come to land in the parts aforesaid, so that they shall thereafter sail thither without delay in the company of the said Robert and of other his lieges.
[Fœdera.]
The like to singular the sheriffs of England.
[Ibid.]
Membrane 14d.
Writing of Baldwin fitz Peres of Glenfeld, being a quitclaim with warranty to Robert de Swylyngton the uncle knight, his heirs and assigns, of all the lands, reversions, rents, services of free men and neifs which he the said Robert has of the gift and feoffment of the said Baldwin in Glenfeld, Sytheston and Rothelay co. Leycestre. Dated London, Tuesday after Trinity 44 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment before the chancellor, 12 June.
Indenture made between Sir Robert de Swylyngton the uncle knight and Baldwin fitz Peres of Glenfeld, being a defeasance of the foregoing release, upon condition that the said Baldwin, his heirs, executors and assigns, on Easter day next at Leycestre castle shall pay 40l. to the said Robert, his heirs, executors or assigns. Dated London, Wednesday after Trinity 44 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties before the chancellor, 12 June.
Charter of John de Wysham knight, giving with warranty to John Pecche citizen and alderman of London and Ellen his wife and to the heirs of their bodies all his lands, rents and services with the woods, meadows, feedings, pastures, wards, marriages, reliefs, heriots, escheats, appurtenances and profits whatsoever in Mapplescompe co. Kent and the advowson of Mapplescompe church, with remainder for lack of such issue to the heirs of the said John Pecche. Witnesses: Sir John de Cobeham, Sir Thomas de Grauntson, Sir John Kyriell knights, John Yedelee, Geoffrey Walden, Nicholas Baker, Stephen Edolf. Dated Mapplescompe, Monday the morrow of Trinity 44 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment before the chancellor, 11 June.
Indenture made between Thomas Cornewaleys [of] London and Joan his wife of the one part and Henry son of Henry Fanner [of] London of the other part, being a grant and release with warranty to the said Thomas and Joan for their lives of all messuages, lands, rents with houses, gardens, meadows, feedings, pastures, commons, ways, paths, hedges, ditches, wards, marriages, reliefs, heriots, escheats, services, customs, suits of court, profits, commodities etc. thereto belonging in the parish of St. Botolph without Alegate London, at Eldeforde, le Popeler and elsewhere in the parish of Stebenhithe, which the said Joan has of the gift of Richard Smelt, Peter Fyge [of] London and John Mile chaplain, the said Thomas and Joan keeping and maintaining the premises without waste or destruction. Witnesses: John Wendover, John Tripe, John Gosebourne, William Underwode, John Perekok, John Smart, Maurice de Caxton. Dated the said parish of St. Botolph, Friday after St. Luke 42 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Thomas Cornewaleys and Henry son of Henry before the chancellor at the manse of the friars preachers within Ludgate London, 12 July this year.
Membrane 13d.
Accord made with the king's assent, before William de Wykeham bishop of Wyncestre and chancellor of England, between Sir Richard de Pembrugge of the one part and Sir Ralph Spigurnell constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque Ports of the other part, that whereas the king has heretofore granted to Sir Ralph for his life the said offices with the usual fees and wages, to wit such as others used to take, Sir Richard shall have the said office with the fees and wages aforesaid and other appurtenances, and Sir Ralph so far as in him lies shall assure the same to him; wherefore it is agreed between them that Sir Ralph shall surrender his said office to the king and the patent thereof made to him, for which grant and surrender Sir Richard shall now owe him 400 marks, and shall further pay Sir Ralph every year during his life at his lodging in the parish of St. Olave by the Crutched Friars London 100l. at Michaelmas and Easter by even portions, the first term of payment being at Michaelmas next, for payment whereof Sir Richard shall give such security as the counsel of Sir Ralph shall advise. Dated London, 18 June 44 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties before the chancellor at Westminster, 21 June.
Writing of Ralph Spigurnell, being a surrender to the king of the wardenship of Dovorre castle and of the Cinque Ports, and all and singular the wages, fees or commodities thereto belonging, as fully as the said office was formerly granted to him for life by the king's letters patent, saving and reserving to him all wages, fees, arrears and commodities for his time past and to come until the morrow of Midsummer next. Dated London, 19 June 44 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment before the chancellor, 21 June.
Indenture made between Sir Richard de Penbrugge knight and Sir Ralph Spigurnell knight, granting to Sir Ralph for life a yearly rent of 200 marks to be taken of Sir Richard's manor of Wadeleye co. Berkes and another of 100 marks to be taken of his manor of Orewell co. Cauntebrigge, one moiety at Easter the other at Michaelmas, to be paid by Sir Richard, his heirs or assigns, at Sir Ralph's lodging in London by the Crutched Friars in the Tower ward and the parish of St. Olave, with power to distrain for arrears; upon condition for defeasance of the above mentioned rents so long as Sir Richard, his heirs or assigns of the said manors, shall at the said terms and place pay to Sir Ralph or his assigns, or to their attorney bringing a sufficient acquittance, 100 marks a year of the said manor of Wadeley and 50 marks a year of the said manor of Orewell by even portions. Dated London, Thursday before Midsummer 44 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties before the chancellor, 21 June.
June 20.
Westminster.
Richard de Pembrugge knight to Ralph Spigurnell knight. Recognisance for 300l., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Berkshire.
Memorandum that this recognisance was received by the chancellor.
Indenture of defeasance of the above recognisance, and of the rents granted by the foregoing indenture to Sir Ralph Spigurnell, so long as Sir Ralph shall yearly at the terms therein mentioned or within three months after each of them be paid 100l., but so often as such payment shall be withdrawn at any term he may distrain for the whole sum of 300 marks mentioned in the other indenture aforesaid. Dated London, 20 June 44 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties before the chancellor, 21 June.
July 7.
Westminster.
John de Cressyngham of London to John de Purlee clerk. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
Memorandum that this recognisance was received by the chancellor.
May 7.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Stafford. Order to stay altogether the distraint of William son and heir of John de Benteleye tenant in chief for his homage, releasing any distress made for that cause; as the said William has done domage to the king. By p.s. [28319.]
Memorandum that on 18 June this year an indenture of a debt of 20,000 marks made to the earl of Arundell under the said earl's seal is by the hands of Master John de Branketre delivered into the treasury to the chamberlains of the king's receipt.
Membrane 12d.
May 7.
Westminster.
To the mayor and bailiffs of Sandewic. Order to cause proclamation to be made in the town of Sandewic, that all and singular who will take any corn or victuals to the town of Calais to make their advantage thereof shall repair to the ports where such corn or victuals shall be laded, and shall there find security to take the same to Calais and not elsewhere, to take of such men security for which they will answer for bringing the same thither under pain of forfeiture thereof, and to suffer them without let to lade their corn and victuals in the port of Sandewic and take the same to Calais, the former proclamation notwithstanding, certifying in chancery from time to time the security so taken, the quantity and value of such corn and victuals; as lately the king ordered the sheriff of Kent to cause proclamation to be made that all willing so to take corn and victuals to Calais should repair to him in chancery, there to find security as aforesaid; but for particular causes laid before the council the king's will is that such security be taken by the mayors and bailiffs of the said ports.
The like to the following:
The mayor and bailiffs of Dovorre.
The bailiffs of la Rye.
The bailiffs of Romeneye.
The bailiffs of Hethe.
The mayor and bailiffs of Wynchilse.
Writing of John de Assheby, being a quitclaim with warranty to John de Haddon the king's serjeant at arms, his heirs and assigns, of all his lands, rents, services of free tenants and neifs, suits of court and other services whatsoever in Yorkshire, namely in the towns of Northelmeshale, Southkyrkeby, Upton, Ackeworth, Wrangebroke, Burnelhouses, Mensthorp and Thwonge. Dated London, 18 June 44 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment before the chancellor, 19 June.
Charter of John de Eillesford of Kyngespewne, giving with warranty to Roger Berde of Sweyneston his heirs and assigns, his manor of Kyngespewne with the reversions, rents and services of free men and neifs thereto belonging of all his tenants in the town of Kyngespewne and elsewhere. Witnesses: John de Burley knight, Thomas de Sarnesfeld, Ralph Yedefen, William Broun, Philip le Cooke of Bromyard, Payn Hergast, Richard Robines, John Yedefen. Dated Bromyard, Thursday after St. Ambrose 44 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment (as above), 21 June.
Indenture made between John de Eillesford knight of Kyngespewne and Roger Berde of Sweyneston, witnessing that whereas the foregoing feoffment of the manor of Kyngespewne was made upon the following condition, namely that for a term of 20 years the said Roger, his heirs, executors and assigns, should pay the said John or his heirs 12 marks a year at the Annunciation and Michaelmas by even portions, and if he shall be longer tenant 40l. a year at the same terms, with power to the said John or his heirs to enter if the rent be one month in arrear, that under the like pain of reentry the said Roger shall pay 40l. on Tuesday in Whitsun week next, and that he shall make no waste in the premises under the like pain, as appears by indentures already made between the parties, the said John hereby releases the payment of 40l. on the date aforesaid, and further releases all rents by the former indentures reserved for a term of 90 years, granting that the said Roger, his heirs and assigns, may do their will in the premises without impeachment of waste any other indenture notwithstanding, and further releasing all his right in the said manor during the said term of 90 years. Dated Wednesday after Trinity 44 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties before the chancellor, 21 June.
May 30.
Westminster.
To William de Topclive bailiff of the archbishop of Canterbury of his liberty of Maydestan. Order to set free Richard vicar of Dudyngton from Maydestan gaol where he is by the said bailiff detained, if it be for the cause hereinafter mentioned and for none other, by mainprise of John Depham, John Squier, Simon de Macchyng and Richard Kene of London, giving up to John Okenfold, John Botiler, Thomas Okenfold, Adam atte Hacche, William Eme, Richard Godwyn, John Thomas, William atte Seathe, James Pycot, John Arderne, Brice Peytevyn and John Reyner their bond given to the said bailiff for a mainprise before him lately made; as order was lately taken by the king and council that all those who were apprehended at the suit of Hugh de Lavenham late the king's prover, whether by appeal or by accusation, should be set free by mainprise, and petition for release is made to the king on behalf of the said vicar, whom at the said Hugh's suit the said bailiff has taken and is detaining, as he has certified in chancery at the king's command, since the said vicar is ready to answer touching the felonies and trespasses whatsoever laid to his charge by the said Hugh, and to stand to right according to the law and custom of the realm; and the said John Depham and others appearing in person in chancery have mainperned for the said vicar to have him before whatsoever justices the king shall appoint, to stand to right touching the premises.
Assignment of dower of Joan who was wife of John Lelly the younger, made at Carlton 8 May 44 Edward III before Thomas de Musgrave escheator in Yorkshire, in presence of John son of Walter de Carleton, John Baillour, John del Lowe, Thomas son of William of the same and others. In the capital messuage of John Lely her husband in Carleton by Snayth one grange with all the garden extending from the hall †towards adjoining the said messuage† by the public lane of the said town towards the north (boriens) as shewn by bounds, one house with chamber built opposite the hall to the south without (sine) the garden adjoining; in the messuage called Marshalplace the lesser grange there built with a third part of all the garden adjoining nearest the sun (selis) as shewn by metes and bounds; in Carleton field one whole several pasture called 'Lely pasture' containing 16 acres of land, one cultura there called 'Outerwith' containing 4½ acres of land, one cultura called 'Mikilbaghan' containing 4 acres of land, one cultura called 'Lutilbaghan' containing 4 acres of land, one cultura called 'Undirbaghan' containing 3 acres of land, one cultura called 'Perkyngarth' containing 3 acres of land, and one cultura called 'Havircroft' containing 6 acres of land, with free ingress and egress and all appurtenances in the town and territory of Carleton aforesaid.
Writing of John, son of Richard atte Celer citizen of London, being a quitclaim with warranty to John de Swanbourne clerk, his heirs and assigns, of a third part of one tenement in the town of St. Albans sometime of John Brockele, which third part the said John de Swanbourne lately purchased of John atte Celer brother of the said John son of Richard. Witnesses: William Martyn, Thomas Hostiler, John Pykebon, Alexander Bysouthe, William Kendale. Dated St. Albans, 31 January 44 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment before the chancellor, 30 June.