Close Rolls, Edward III: November 1376

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 14, 1374-1377. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1913.

'Close Rolls, Edward III: November 1376', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 14, 1374-1377, (London, 1913) pp. 450-465. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw3/vol14/pp450-465 [accessed 23 April 2024]

November 1376



Nov. 10. Westminster.	John de Herle knight and Andrew de Herle to Robert de Kendale knight. Joint and several recognisance for 40l. payable by instalments; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in Worcestershire.
	Charter of Robert de Bernetby of Barton upon Humbre, giving with warranty to Peter Gyke of Barton clerk, John de Ouresby, Richard de Beseby of the same, John de Theleby of Thelby by Burton, John de Otteby of Kelby, Robert Batmane of Barton and John Browne son of John Browne of Bernetby, their heirs and assigns, all messuages, tofts, crofts, lands, rents, meadows, services and reversions in Barton upon Humbre which the grantor has at this date in the town, territory and meadows of Barton. Witnesses: Sir Thomas de Kydale knight, John de Repyngale then steward of the lord of Barton, John de Wyllughby clerk of his court and council, Richard de Louth then bailiff of Barton, Hugh de Feriby of Barton, William de Garton of the same, William Smyth of the same John atte Brigge of the same. Dated Barton upon Humbre, Thursday after Michaelmas 1376, 50 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 November.
	Charter of Robert de Bernetby of Barton upon Humbre, giving with warranty to Peter Gyke of Barton clerk, John de Ouresby, Richard de Beseby of the same, John de Theleby of Thelby by Barton (sic), John de Otteby of Kelby, Robert Batmane of Barton and John Browne son of John Browne of Bernetby, their heirs and assigns, all lands, rents, services and reversions in Bernetby, Grymesby and South Feriby which the grantor has at this date. Witnesses and date (as the last).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 November.
	Membrane 13d.
	Charter of Hugh de Hastynges knight, giving with warranty to Nicholas de Everyngham and Clement Walsche clerk, their heirs and assigns, the manor of Norton co. York with advowsons, knights' fees, reversions of dower and other life estates, rents, services, customs of free tenants and neifs and other appurtenances whatsoever, except the manor of Fenwyk and all his lands, rents, services and customs of free tenants and neifs, his meadows, woods, commons, feedings and pastures in the town and fields of Fenwyk or to the manor of Fenwyk belonging. Witnesses: Sir William de Morle, Hamon de Felton, Roger de Welsham and William de Scargile of Yorkshire knights, Thomas de Wynggefeld, Roger de Wolfreston, John Gerard, John de Stobbes, John de Wynteworth. Dated London, Friday after St. Botolph 50 Edward III.
	Charter of Hugh de Hastynges knight, giving with warranty to John de Rouldeston and Thomas de Froskebek clerks, their heirs and assigns, his manors of Elsyng and Wesenham co. Norffolk, and Monuwedene co. Suffolk with the advowsons, knights' fees, reversions of dower and other life estates, rents, services and customs of free men and neifs, and other appurtenances whatsoever. Witnesses: Sir William de Morle, Sir Hamon de Felton, Sir Roger de Welsham knights, Thomas de Wyngefeld, Roger de Wolfreston, John Gerard. Dated (as the last).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters, 4 November.
	Indenture made between Sir Brian de Stapelton knight of the one part and Gilbert Talbot and Margaret his wife of the other part, witnessing a grant made by the said Brian to the said Gilbert and Margaret for their lives of a yearly rent of 100 marks to be taken at the Annunciation and Michaelmas by even portions of the manor of Wighhall, fifteen messuages, one carucate ten bovates and 12 acres of land and 10s. of rent in Wighhall, Edelyngton, Skelbroke and York, whereof the said Brian is now seised in fee simple, and of the manors of Roughford and Clifford and all the lands in Yorkshire whereof he is likewise seised, with power to distrain for arrears within the county and without, binding himself and his heirs to payment, and he has paid 1d. in name of seisin, upon these conditions: that so long as he, his heirs or assigns, shall pay to the said Gilbert and Margaret or one of them or to any other bearing an acquittance from them or one of them in the 'Gilhall' of London at Whitsuntide or 21 days after Michaelmas following and at Martinmas or the quinzaine of St. Hilary following by even portions 100 marks yearly reserved by a fine levied in the king's court between the parties of the said manor of Wyghhale and other lands, and so from year to year during the said Margaret's life, taking acquittance for every payment under the said Gilbert's seal of arms, and under the seal used by the said Margaret if the said Gilbert be out of England or dead in her life time, payment being made to the said Gilbert at the place and last day of payment limited in case the said Margaret shall die after Whitsuntide or Martinmas before payment made for that term, the said Gilbert and Margaret making no distress between the said terms and the last days of payment so limited, the rent hereby granted shall remain in suspense; that after the said Margaret's death the same shall be void, and this deed shall be delivered up to the said Brian or to his heirs; and that payment of the rent hereby granted shall begin upon default of payment of the rent reserved as aforesaid, taking no arrears of the rent hereby granted for former times, no payment or tender made at any other place than the 'Gilhall' as aforesaid being alleged or pleaded in discharge of the said Brian, his heirs or assigns. Dated Thursday, 6 November 50 Edward III. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Brian and Gilbert, 6 November.
	Indenture of defeasance of a statute merchant made at London for 400l. payable at the Purification next wherein Robert de Swylyngton knight the uncle is bound to Gilbert Talbot, upon condition that the rent of 100 marks to be paid to the said Gilbert and Margaret his wife during the said Margaret's life by virtue of a fine levied in the king's court between Sir Brian de Stapelton and them of the manor of Wyghhale, fifteen messuages, one carucate ten bovates and 12 acres of land and 10s. of rent in Wyghhale, Edelyngton, Skelbroke and York shall be so paid every year during her life on the 21st day after Michaelmas or the 21st day after Christmas, and the 15th day after St. Hilary or the 15th day after Easter following by even portions in the 'Gihalle' London, acquittance being given for every payment under the said Gilbert's seal of arms, and under the seal used by the said Margaret in case he be out of England or be dead in her life time, and after the said Margaret's death that statute shall be null and void. Dated (as the last).French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 6 November.
Nov. 8. Westminster.	Richard Randes is sent to the abbot and convent of Roche, to have for life such maintenance in that house as Nicholas Taunt deceased had at the command of the king or of his forefathers.
	By p.s. [31154.]
	Writing of John Giffard knight, granting to John bishop of Bath and Wells, his heirs and assigns, a yearly rent of 20l. to be taken at Christmas, Easter, Midsummer and Michaelmas by even portions of the manor of Ichulle co. Suthampton, with power to distrain for arrears; and he has delivered to the bishop 1d. in name of seisin, binding his heirs and executors and all his goods for payment. Dated 10 November 50 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 November.
	Charter of Walter de la Lee knight, giving with warranty to Richard Ravenser, Thomas Strete clerks, Robert de Teye, William Baud knights, John Bataile, Thomas Bataile, John de Boys, Geoffrey Hundene, William Giffard, Walter Arderne, John Martell, John Quynyld, Henry Sparke and Robert atte Watere, their heirs and assigns, his manors of Berwaldon, Coppedehalle and Great Leighes called Gobions, with homages, services etc., and all his lands, rents and services in Essex. Witnesses: Robert Marny, John de Sutton, Richard de Sutton knights, John de Gildesborgh, Thomas de Hynton, John Olivere, Thomas Baynard, John atte Halle, Robert atte Forde. Dated Berwaldon, Thursday the feast of St. Luke 49 Edward III.
	Charter of Walter de la Lee knight, giving with warranty to Richard de Ravenesere, Thomas Strete clerks, Robert de Teye, William Baud knights, John Bataille, Thomas Bataille, John de Boys, Geoffrey Hundene, William Giffard, Walter Arderne, John Martell, John Quynyld, Henry Sparke and Robert atte Watere, their heirs and assigns, his manors of Aldebury, Cokhamstide, Brent Pelham called Chambirlains, Herteshoo Darcies, Wallyngton, Clothale, Comberlowe, Thacheworth and Pachendene with homages and services, his lands etc. called Quynehawes, and all other his lands, rents and services in Hertfordshire. Witnesses: Thomas de Fyttelyng, John le Haye knights, Richard Braghing, John Basset, John Ruggewyn, Thomas Bocock. Dated Aldebury, (as the last).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters, 13 November this year.
	Membrane 12d.
	Indenture made between Gilbert Talbot and Sir Brian de Stapleton, witnessing the defeasance of a recognisance in 600 marks by the said Brian made in chancery to the said Gilbert, and of a recognisance in 1000 marks likewise made to the said Gilbert, the first upon condition that the said Brian, his heirs or executors, shall pay to the said Gilbert and Margaret [his wife] or one of them, or to any other bringing an acquittance under the said Gilbert's seal of arms or the seal used by the said Margaret, 300 marks in the 'Gihall' London, to wit 100 marks at Whitsuntide next, 100 marks at Martinmas following, and other 100 marks at Whitsuntide following, the other upon condition that whereas the said Gilbert and Margaret ought by fine in the king's court to release or grant to the said Brian and to his heirs the manor of Wyghhale, fifteen messuages, one carucate ten bovates and 12 acres of land and 10s. of rent in Wyghhale and Edelyngton, Skelbroke and York, which they hold for the said Margaret's life with reversion to the said Brian, subject to a yearly rent of 100 marks payable at Whitsuntide and Martinmas by even portions to the said Gilbert and Margaret during the said Margaret's life with power to distrain, and whereas to secure payment thereof the said Brian shall by indentures between the parties grant to the said Gilbert and Margaret other 100 marks of rent to be taken of the premises comprised in the said fine and of the manors of Roughford and Clifford and all other the said Brian's lands in Yorkshire, and those indentures shall be made according to the purport of a note thereof made, indented and agreed and not sealed, without the said fine the said Brian shall sue execution of the premises comprised in the said fine, or within eight days shall enter thereupon by force of the said fine as the law may suffer him to do, and within eight days after execution sued or entry made the said Brian or his heirs being in possession and so seised of the premises, and being likewise seised of the said manors, in fee simple and not in fee tail, whereby the premises are chargeable with rent and distress for the same, amounting in true value to 100 marks a year at least over and above all charges, he or his heirs shall cause the said indentures to be sealed and enrolled of record in chancery, and if the said Brian shall die before such sealing and enrolment, his heir being within age, the heir shall so do on coming of age, and shall deliver the indenture so sealed and enrolled to the said Gilbert and Margaret or one of them or to their attorney delivering the other part to him under the said Gilbert's seal in the king's great hall at Westminster. Dated 1 November 50 Edward III. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 6 November.
	Indenture of defeasance of a statute merchant made at London whereby William Holm is bound in 400l. to Gilbert Talbot, upon condition that the rent of 100 marks payable to the said Gilbert and Margaret his wife during her life by virtue of a fine levied in the king's court between Sir Brian de Stapelton and the said Gilbert and Margaret of the manor of Wyghhale, fifteen messuages, one carucate ten bovates and 12 acres of land and 10s. of rent in Wyghhale, Edelyngton, Skelbroke and York shall every year be paid on the 21st day after Michaelmas and the 15th day after St. Hilary by even portions in the 'Gilhalle' London, every acquittance being under the said Gilbert's seal of arms or under the seal used by the said Margaret in case he shall be out of England or dead in her life time. Dated Thursday, 6 November 50 Edward III. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 6 November.
	Indenture of defeasance of a statute merchant made at London by Sir Brian de Stapelton whereby he is bound to Gilbert Talbot in 400l. payable at the Purification next, upon condition that the rent of 100 marks payable to the said Gilbert and Margaret his wife for her life by virtue of a fine levied in the king's court between the said Brian and the said Gilbert and Margaret of the manor of Wyghhale, fifteen messuages, one carucate ten bovates and 12 acres of land and 10s. of rent in Wighhale, Edelyngton, Skelbroke and York shall every year be paid to them on the 21st day after Michaelmas and the 15th day after St. Hilary by even portions, every acquittance etc. (as the last). Dated (as the last).French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 6 November.
	Writing of John Lestraunge lord of Walton, being a letter of attorney appointing John Huwet and Richard Warner of Walton to deliver to Roger Lestraunge, Philip vicar of Wellesborne and William de Offechirche clerk seisin of all the lands, rents, services and reversions which he the said John Lestraunge had in Alcrynton, Balscote and Wroxton co. Oxford, Shenyndon co. Gloucester, Tysho, Pylardynton and Lockesleye co. Warrewyk, Totebache, Bradele, Evesham and Goldecote co. Worcester, according to his charter to them made. Dated Long Ichynton co. Warrewyk, Thursday after St. Bartholomew 50 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 November.
	Indenture made 20 November 50 Edward III between John bishop of Bath and Wells and Sir John Giffard knight, witnessing the defeasance of a yearly rent of 20l. to be taken of the manor of Ichulle co. Suthampton, granted by Sir John to the bishop, upon condition that Sir John, his heirs or executors or some other in their name shall pay to the bishop, his heirs or executors, 60l. at All Saints next or before that day in the bishop's house without Templebarre, and that Sir John shall make no demise or alienation to any man of the manors of Ichull, Sherston Pynkeneye, Weston and Norton, nor of the moieties or third parts thereof or of any of them, nor charge the same until the bishop be contented of the said sum. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 11 November.
	Writing of Walter de la Lee knight, being a quitclaim with warranty to Richard de Ravensere, Thomas Strete clerks, Robert de Teye knight, John Bataille, John Boys, Thomas Bataille, Geoffrey Hundene, John Quynyld, William Giffard, Walter Arderne, John Martell, Henry Sparke and Robert atte Water, their heirs and assigns, of his manors and lands namely Barwaldon, Coppedhalle, Gobions in Great Leyez, Herteshoo and tenements in Claveryng co. Essex, Aldebury Darcys, Pelham Chambirlains, Cokhamstede, the manors of Wallyngton, Cumbirlowe, Clothalle and tenements in Pachenden, Quynhawe, Botilers, Stapulford, Benghoo, Hertford and a moiety of the manor of Tacheworth co. Hertford and Cotenam Fenne co. Cantebrigge, which they had of his gift and feoffment. Dated Aldebury, Saturday the feast of All Saints 50 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 November.
Nov. 16. Westminster.	William Purcell (fn. 1) is sent to the prior and convent of St. Bartholomew Smythefeld by the city of London, to have for life such maintenance in that house as Maud who was wife of Thomas Colly in her life time had at the command of the king or his forefathers.
	By p.s. [31172.]
	Membrane 11d.
	Writing of John de Cobeham lord of Cobeham knight, being a quitclaim to Nicholas de Carreu, his heirs and assigns, of the manor of Hoo in the parish of Stoke called 'Malemaynes maner' and the manor of Maythamme in the parish of Rolvendenne, and all other lands, rents, services, farms, reversions and liberties in Kent which he the said John, Robert Bealknap knight and the said Nicholas with certain others lately had jointly by gift and feoffment of William Pympe knight. Dated Stoke, 22 October 50 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 October.
	Writing of John Asphull, granting to Sir Robert de Teye knight the wardship of all the lands of Thomas Baynard tenant in chief pertaining to the said John by his death and by reason of the nonage of his heir until the full age of the heir, also the marriage of the said heir, as fully as the king by letters patent granted the same to the said John, except the lands pertaining to the manor of the said Thomas in the town of Little Rayne co. Essex; and if the said heir shall die before he come of age his heir being within age, covenant that Sir Robert shall have the wardship and marriage of such heir with the exception aforesaid, and so from heir to heir until one be of age, upon condition that if Richard son and heir of the said Thomas shall so die, his heir being within age, and the king's heirs shall rightfully thrust out the said Robert or those having his estate, the said John, his heirs or executors, shall not be chargeable to recompense them by writ of covenant or otherwise. Dated London, 22 October 50 Edward III. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 October.
Oct. 23. Westminster.	Robert de Teye knight to John Asphull. Recognisance for 250 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Essex.
	Cancelled on payment.
	Indenture made between Sir Robert de Teye knight and John Asphull, witnessing the defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon condition that the said Robert or someone for him shall pay to the said John, his attorney or executors, 62 marks 6s. 8d. in Westminster hall at the quinzaine of St. Hilary next, and 62 marks 6s. 8d. at the quinzaine of Easter following, whereupon the said John shall be bound to withdraw the same. Dated Westminster, Thursday after St. Luke 50 Edward III. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 23 October.
Oct. 24. Westminster.	Ralph Greindore the younger and William Smyth of Mitcheldean (Magna Dene) to Thomas de Bokyngham. Recognisance for 20l., to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in Gloucestershire.
	Writing of John de Kyngesfold, being a general release to Sir Walter fitz Wauter lord of Wodeham of all actions real and personal for debt, covenant, annuity or otherwise. Dated London, 20 September 50 Edward III. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 October.
	Indenture made between Sir Walter son of Sir John fitz Wauter knight and John de Kyngesfold, witnessing the defeasance of a statute merchant made before the mayor of the staple of Westminster whereby the said Walter is bound to John de Kyngesfold in 800l. payable at Easter next, upon condition that the said Walter, his heirs or executors, shall pay to John de Kyngesfold or his executors in the church of St. Paul London 100l. at Michaelmas next, 100l. at Whitsuntide following, 100l. at Michaelmas following, and 100l. at Whitsuntide following, or within one month after each of those terms; and after the last payment the said statute shall be delivered up to the said Walter or his executors. Dated London, 26 October 50 Edward III. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 25 October.
	Charter of Walter fitz Wauter the elder knight, son of Sir Robert fitz Wauter lord of Wodham, giving with warranty to Walter fitz Wauter lord of Wodham, his heirs and assigns, all the grantor's purparty of the manor of Flete, and all lands, rents and services which he has or ever had in the town of Flete or elsewhere in Lincolnshire. Dated Henham, 1 October 50 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 October.
	Writing of Walter fitz Wauter the elder knight, son of Sir Robert fitz Wauter knight lord of Wodeham, being a letter of attorney appointing Richard Welby of Multon and John vicar of Multon to deliver to Walter fitz Wauter lord of Wodeham seisin of a third part of all lands, knights' fees, rents and services in the town of Flete late of Dame Joan fitz Wauter mother of the said Walter the elder, and of all his lands in that town or elsewhere in Lincolnshire; directing all his tenants there to be intendant to the said Walter lord of Wodeham. Dated London, 1 October 50 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 October.
	Writing of John de Asschewelle, being a quitclaim to Sir Robert de Swyllyngton the uncle and to his heirs of all the lands, rents and services which the said John has or hereafter may have in the towns of Cotes and Hauton co. Leycestre. Dated 31 October 50 Edward III. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 November.
Nov. 7. Westminster.	Ralph son of Geoffrey de Staunton knight to Henry de Codyngton parson of Botelesford. Recognisance for 40 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Lincolnshire.
Nov. 12. Westminster.	Robert Burgeys of Melton to William Bayford. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in Leycestershire.
	Defeasance thereof, upon condition that the said Robert pay 20l. at the octaves of St. Philip and St. James next.
	Cancelled on payment.
Nov. 12. Westminster.	Robert Bernetby to Peter de Barton clerk, John de Ouresby and John de Feriby the younger. Recognisance for 300l., to be levied etc. in Lincolnshire.
	Cancelled on payment.
	Charter of Richard de Abberbury knight, giving with warranty to John de Arundell knight son of Richard late earl of Arundell and Surrey, his heirs and assigns, the manors of Shorham and Tadeham co. Sussex and all lands which the grantor had in those towns. Dated 1 November 50 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 November.
Nov. 15. Westminster.	Agnes who was wife of Simon Pecche of Great Waltham to John Lepynden. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied, in default of payment, of her lands and chattels in Essex.
	John Gildesburgh to Robert de Teye knight and Simon de Burgh. Recognisance for 400l. to be levied etc. in Essex.
	Cancelled on payment.
Nov. 19. Westminster.	Michael Skyllyng and Hugh Crane of Winchester to John Popham. Recognisance for 22 marks payable by instalments; to be levied etc. in the county of Suthampton.
	Memorandum that Paravesinus Paravesin merchant of Genoa (Janua) and proctor of Moriel de Mari appoints Lewis Gentil merchant of Genoa, and Peter Bergadinus merchant of Venice dwelling in the city of London his attorneys to sue execution of a recognisance for 280l. 6s., made in chancery 26 July this year to the said Paravesinus by John Sampson of Plymmouth and Nicholas Fortescu of Plymmouth, to receive the money, make acquittance thereof, and crave that the said recognisance, enrolled above, may be cancelled.
	Received by John bishop of Hereford, by a writ which is upon the files for this year.
	Membrane 10d.
	Writing of Roger Juyl, acknowledging that he has this day received of William Talbot a full account of all profits taken by the said William by reason of the marriage of Katherine daughter and heir of Bartholomew Penhergard with Thomas son of John Trengrek, and of her marriage to him the said Roger after the death of the said Thomas, of all the profits taken by the said William and Margaret [his wife] or either of them of all the lands which descended to the said Katherine after her father's death, and of all other profits due to her or on her account received, and that the said William has now paid to the said Roger as the said Katherine's husband all arrears thereupon due, and contented him of all profits due to her from the said William and Margaret and either of them, and releasing to the said William and Margaret and to either of them all actions for debt and account due to the said Roger and Katherine or to one of them, acknowledging also that he has received full satisfaction for all waste committed by the said William and Margaret or by either of them as well in the lands held by the said William and Margaret for the said Margaret's life as in the residue of the said Katherine's heritage, acquitting them and either of them of such waste and damages, and of all debts, accounts and profits to this date which concern the said Roger and Katherine and one of them, and releasing all personal actions for waste, account, trespass and covenant, with covenants that the said William and Margaret shall not in time to come be impeached for profits of such marriages or any contract made on the said Katherine's account, that all demises and agreements made by the said William and Margaret or one of them to Richard Mareschal and others in Bodemyn of the tenements of the said Katherine's heritage shall be kept and performed, and that the said William and Margaret shall and may peaceably hold the tenements by them now held in dower during the said Margaret's life in Bodmyn and Bodynyel, confirming the same as dower of the said Margaret, and all lands of that heritage by them now held in dower or otherwise. Dated Bodmyn, Thursday after St. Martin 50 Edward III. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster, 14 November.
	Writing of William Coke knight of Barkshire, being a letter of attorney appointing Sir Robert Symeon knight of Oxfordshire and Robert Mauncell citizen and cutler of London to sue for, receive and recover of Alice who was wife of Peter Coke knight and Thomas son and heir of the said Peter 40l. upon their bond to the said William for 80l., and to give an acquittance for the same. Dated London, 4 November 50 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 November.
	Writing of John Roches knight, reciting a grant made to him, his heirs and assigns, by John Fitz Payn knight of 40s. of rent, to be taken during the lives of John Colyngbourne and Edith his wife upon the manor of Draycote Fiz Payn co. Wilteshire, which they now hold for life with reversion to the said John Fiz Payn and to his heirs, and a grant of the reversion of that manor after the death of the said tenants, and reciting an attornment made by them accordingly to the said John Roches, and granting the said rent and reversion with warranty to Master Robert Wichford canon of Salisbury, Michael Skillyng, Walter Skyllyng parson of Erchesfonte, Walter Haywode, William Hoghton, John Warner parson of Stoktone and Robert Cranebourne chaplain, their heirs and assigns. Witnesses: Philip Fiz Waryn, Edward Cerne knights, Nicholas Bonham, John Auncel, John Elys, John Wyly, Nicholas Botiller, William Rolf, John Littlecote. Dated Erchesfonte, Thursday the feast of St. Leonard 50 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 November.
	Charter of John de Gildesburgh, Robert de Muskham clerk, Edmund Warner and John le Rous, granting to Clement Spice and Alice his wife and to the heirs of their bodies, with remainder to their right heirs, the whole manor of Spayneshalle, in exchange for a messuage, 160 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, 30 acres of pasture, 6 acres of wood and alder wood and 18s. of rent in Colcestre, Lexeden, Staneweye, Bergholte and Horkesleye, and for a messuage, 160 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow, 30 acres of pasture, 6 acres of wood and alder wood and 18s. of rent in Bockynge, Stistede and Branketre, provided that the grantors shall not be bound to warranty. Dated London, 26 May 49 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by John de Gildesburgh and Robert de Muskham, 18 November this year.
	Writing of Ralph Neuman of Manston, being a quitclaim to Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March and Ulster and Philippa his wife and to the heirs of the said Philippa of all the lands, meadows, woods, feedings and pastures in Stubhamptone which the said earl and Philippa lately had by grant of Alexander de Tarente, and which were sometime of John Abbey. Witnesses: William de Lucy, John atte Hale, John Hameli knights, Robert Lucy, Stephen Derby, John Antioche, Henry Baret. Dated Tarente Gundeville, Wednesday the feast of the Assumption 49 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at Shirburne, Monday after St. Peter's Chair this year, before Walter Perle by virtue of the king's writ of dedimus potestatem which is on the files for this year.
	Charter of William Paumes of Naburne co. York, giving with warranty to Sir Robert de Swylyngton the uncle knight, John Dyn rector of St. Michael Long Stratton co. Norfolch and Walter de Preston chaplain, their heirs and assigns, his manor of Westhale co. Suffolch and all lands, rents, services and reversions which he shall or may have at this date in Suffolch. Dated the manor of Savoy by the city of London, 20 November 50 Edward III.
	Writing of William Paumes of Naburne co. York, being a letter of attorney appointing John Densby and Thomas de Petreburgh to deliver to Sir Robert de Swylyngton, John Dyn rector of Long Stratton co. Norfolch and Walter de Preston chaplain seisin of the manor of Westhale co. Suffolch and all his lands etc. in that county, according to his charter. Dated (as the last).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writing in the chancery at Westminster, 20 November.
	Writing of Thomas Neketon of Fordham, being a grant and quitclaim with warranty to Walter Sybile, his heirs and assigns, of the manor of Landwade except a cottage called Pomerays, a toft called Hykemannes, and 3 acres of land to the said cottage and toft pertaining. Witnesses: Robert de Parys, William Bateman, Nicholas de Twiford, Thomas Sewall, John Payn. Dated Landwade co. Cantebrigge, 18 November 50 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 November.
	Membrane 9d.
Sept. 10. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Essex. Order by mainprise of Nicholas Merawe and William Selane of London to stay the taking of the body of John Neuton clerk; as lately by writ de judicio the king ordered the sheriff to take him so as to have him before the justices at Westminster in the octaves of Michaelmas to answer William Denton of Cholchestre concerning an alleged trespass, and he has petitioned the king for a stay, shewing that he is ready to answer at that day, and stand to right in all things; and the said Nicholas and William Selane, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of 10l. to have him before the said justices at the day named.
	Writing of John Depple citizen of London, being a quitclaim to Hugh Hamenassh citizen and vintner of London, his heirs and assigns, of all right which he has, or may or ought to have, or which may fall to his heirs in the lands which were of Thomas de Curton in the town and fields of Dorteforde by charter indented of gift and feoffment of the said Thomas. Witnesses: Thomas Schardelowe, Richard Martyn, Thomas Wake, Thomas de Kent, John Wyncham clerk. Dated Dorteford, 6 October 48 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 October this year.
	Writing of Stephen Haym citizen and merchant of Winchester and John Chynnore of London, being a quitclaim to Sir John Caundich knight, William de Aston, William Wynter clerks, Philip de Holgote, Robert Wyk and Geoffrey Dluet (sic), their heirs and assigns, of the manor called the Gydyhalle in the town of Haveryng co. Essex, a messuage called Esthous in that town with the lands adjacent, and all lands in the said town which William de Baldwyne citizen and saddler of London had by grant of Robert de Haveryng. Witnesses: John Warde, John Aubrey, Robert Hatfeld, Richard Hodiham, Geoffrey Crymelford. Dated London, 10 September 50 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 October.
Oct. 16. Westminster.	William de Saundresdon, William Autryve and Thomas Chaunceux to William abbot of Mussenden and William de Bugbrugge clerk. Joint and several recognisance for 100l., to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in Bukinghamshire.
	Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by William de Bugbrugge.
Oct. 17. Westminster.	William de Stanle and Nicholas de Orell to Thomas de Thelwall clerk. Joint and several recognisance for 20 marks, to be levied etc. in Lancashire.
	Defeasance thereof, upon condition that the said William and Nicholas or one of them pay 10 marks at the Purification next.
	Charter of John Lestraunge lord of Walton, giving to Roger Lestraunge, Philip vicar of Wellesburne and William de Ofchurch clerk, their heirs and assigns, all the lands, rents, services and reversions which he had in Alcrinton, Balscote and Wroxston co. Oxford, Shemyndon co. Gloucester, Tysho, Pilardynton and Lokesleye co. Warrewyk, Totebache, Bradele, Evesham and Goldecote co. Worcester. Witnesses: Sir John Oddyngseles knight, Sir John Verdoun knight, Richard Boteler, William Palmer, John Baylli of Southam. Dated Long Ichinton co. Warrewyk, Thursday after St. Bartholomew 50 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 October.
	Writing of Ellen Venour of Foulescote co. Berksir and William Wynde of London, being a quitclaim to Sir John Caundich knight, William de Aston, William Wynter clerks, Philip de Holgote, Robert Wyke and Geoffrey Dluet (sic), their heirs and assigns, of the manor called the Gydyhalle in the town of Haveryng co. Essex, and all lands in that town which William Baldewyne citizen and saddler of London had by grant of Robert de Haveryng. Witnesses: John Warde, John Aubrey, Robert Hatfeld, Richard Odyham, Geoffrey Grymelford. Dated London, 10 September 50 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by William Wynde, 21 October.
Oct. 22. Westminster.	Thomas son of John del More of Lyverpull to Master Richard de Wynewyk. Recognisance for 20l. payable by instalments; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Lancashire.
Oct. 22. Westminster.	Peter Veel knight to Robert de Assheton knight and Ralph de Kesteven clerk. Recognisance for 2,000l., to be levied etc. in Gloucestershire.
	Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said Robert.
Nov. 1. Westminster.	Brian de Stapelton knight to Gilbert Talbot. Recognisance for 600 marks, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
	Cancelled on payment.
	The said Brian to the said Gilbert. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. as aforesaid.
Nov. 4. Westminster.	Robert de Ferrariis knight and Henry de Ferrariis knight to Guy de Briene knight. Joint and several recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied etc. in Salop.
	Cancelled on payment.
Nov. 15. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Order not to compel Thomas (sic) de Botesham to find other security by virtue of the king s late writ, and by mainprise of Thomas Raynham, John Frankelayn, William Burdeyn, Bartholomew de Castre, John Werehale and Richard Weston to stay the taking of his body, although at the suit of Walter fitz Johan of London 'goldsmyth,' averring that John (sic) de Botesham of London 'goldsmyth' threatened him, the king ordered the sheriffs to cause the said John to come before them, and to compel him to find mainpernors who, under a pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon them for which the sheriffs would answer, would mainpern that he should do or procure no bodily hurt or harm to the complainant, and if the said John should refuse, to commit him to the nearest gaol, there to be kept in safe custody until he would willingly so do; as on 6 August in the 45th year of the reign Thomas Raynham and the others mainperned under a pain of 200l. for the good behaviour of Thomas (sic) de Botesham toward the king and people.
Nov. 27. Westminster.	Robert Ferers knight and Henry Ferers knight to Robert de Knolles knight. Recognisance for 400 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in Salop.
	Cancelled on payment.
	Membrane 8d.
	Writing of Roger Staynley citizen and tailor of London, being a general release to Thomas Driffeld esquire of all actions, plaints, suits and demands real and personal by reason of debt, account, covenant, trespass or other cause whatsoever. Dated Westminster, 20 July 50 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 November.
	Writing of John Lightfoot of Rokeswelle, being a release and acquittance to Thomas Benyton of Hoobregge of all actions by reason of debate between them in the town of Writele and hamlet of la Neulond in the month of July 50 Edward III. Dated Rokeswelle, Sunday the feast of St. Clement the same year. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 November.
Nov. 18. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Order upon security given by John Pountfrayt, Richard Odyham, John Wecche and Richard Sutton of London to stay the execution of the king's late writ against John de Hatfeld otherwise called John Mountagu, Richard de Hatfeld and Dionysia his wife and Thomas de Hatfeld; as upon information received that they purposed to pass or send to foreign parts in order to prosecute there many things to the prejudice of the king and many of his people, the king ordered the sheriffs to cause them to come before them and to compel them and every of them to find mainpernors who, under a pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon them for which the sheriffs would answer, would mainpern that the said John de Hatfeld, Richard de Hatfeld, Dionysia and Thomas should not depart to any foreign parts without the king's special licence, nor there prosecute aught or cause aught to be prosecuted or attempted which might tend to contempt or prejudice of the king or to the hurt of his people, nor send any man thither for the purpose; but the said John Pountfrayt and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned as aforesaid under a pain of 10 marks.
Nov. 6. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order by mainprise of John Wythornwyk clerk, John Chitterne clerk, John Roderham and Jordan de Barton to stay the execution of the king's writ ordering the sheriff to cause Richard de Weston chaplain to come before him, and to compel him to find mainpernors who, under a pain to be by the sheriff laid upon them, would mainpern that he should do or procure no bodily hurt or harm to Thomas Colville of Lincoln 'bowyer,' and if he should refuse, to commit him to the nearest gaol, there to be kept in safe custody until he would willingly so do, certifying in chancery under his seal the security so taken; as that writ issued at the suit of the said Thomas, averring that the said chaplain threatened him in life and limbs; but the said John and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned as aforesaid under a pain of 20l.
Dec. 1. Westminster.	John Bataille and William Giffard to William de Sepvanz knight. Joint and several recognisance for 200l., to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in Essex.
	Indenture made between Sir Walter de la Lee knight, John Bataille and William Gyffard of the one part and William Septvans knight of Kent of the other part, witnessing the defeasance of a statute merchant in 200l. payable at Easter next made to the said William Septvans and his executors before the mayor of London by the said Walter, and of the foregoing recognisance, upon condition that the said Walter, John and William Gyffard or one of them, their heirs or executors or some other in their name shall in the body of the church of St. Paul London before the Resurrection pay 50l. to the said William Septvans, his heirs or executors or their attorney bearing an acquittance under the said William's seal or theirs three weeks after Easter next, 50l. three weeks after Michaelmas following, 50l. three weeks after Easter following, and 50l. three weeks after Michaelmas following at the same place. Dated Little Wygbergh, 2 December 50 Edward III. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 2 December.
	Writing of William de Septvans, son and heir of William de Septvans knight, being a quitclaim with warranty to John de la Lee knight and Joan his wife and to the said John's heirs of the manor called Coppedhalle co. Essex and the advowson of the church. Witnesses: John atte Wode knight, Thomas Tyrel knight, John Harlyng, John de Bampton, Robert de Louthe, John Beleval, Walter Tyrel. Dated Haveryng atte Boure, 4 September 41 Edward III. French.
	Writing of William de Septvance, son and heir of William de Septvance knight, being a quitclaim with warranty to Walter de la Lee, Robert de Teye knights, Richard de Ravensere, Thomas Strete clerks, John Bataille, Thomas Bataille, John de Boys, Geoffrey Hundene, William Giffard, Walter Arderne, John Martell, John Quynyld, Henry Sparke and Robert atte Watere, their heirs and assigns, of the manor called Coppedehalle in Little Wygebergh co. Essex and the advowson of the church, and of all other lands, rents and services in that town. Witnesses: Thomas Tyrell, Robert Marny, William Wauton, Robert Swynbourne and Richard Waldegrave knights, John Gildesburgh, Robert fitz William, John Bampton, Robert de Louthe, John Belevale, Walter Tyrell. Dated Sunday before St. Katherine 50 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 2 December this year.
	Indenture made between Sir Walter atte Lee, Sir Robert de Teye knights, Richard de Ravensere, Thomas Strete clerks, John Bataille, Thomas Bataille, John de Boys, Geoffrey Hundene, William Giffard, Walter Arderne, John Martell, John Quynyld, Henry Sparke and Robert atte Watere of the one part and Sir William de Septvance of the other part, reciting a quitclaim with warranty of the manor in Little Wygebergh called Coppedehalle, dated Sunday before St. Katherine 50 Edward III and made by Sir William Septvance to the first parties, and witnessing a covenant that he and his heirs shall not by virtue of that quitclaim or of any warranty therein be bound to warranty, nor to make up the value, if the said first parties be impleaded concerning the premises by any other save the said William or his heirs or Isabel his wife. Dated Tuesday the feast of St. Katherine 50 Edward III. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Walter atte Lee, Richard, John Bataille, John Martell, Geoffrey and William Giffard, 2 December this year; and by Thomas Bataille and Henry Sparke 5 February 51 Edward III.
Dec. 22. Westminster.	Peter de Cornewaille the king's esquire is sent to the abbot and convent of Redyng, to take for life such maintenance in Leomynstre priory, being a cell of the said house, as Robert le Orfevre of Ludelaghe deceased had at the late king's command. By p.s. [31232.]
	Membrane 7d.
Nov. 6. Westminster.	To Henry de Percy, Peter de Maulay, William de Aton, Roger de Kyrketon, Roger de Fulthorp, Thomas de Sutton, John Conestable of Halsham, John Bygot and William Percehay. Order not to meddle in performing or exercising the offices of guardian of the peace and justice of oyer and terminer in the town of Kyngeston upon Hull, or other matters therein contained, by virtue of the king's late letters patent appointing them guardians of the peace and eight, seven, six, five, four, three and two of them justices in the Estrything in Yorkshire and to do certain other things in that trithing; as on 9 June last by other letters patent the king appointed Michael de la Pole, the mayor of the said town for the time being, Walter Frost, Peter de Grymesby, Robert de Selby, Robert Sturmy and the said Roger and Roger guardians of the peace and seven, six, five, four, three and two of them justices therein, and to perform in that town singular other the premises.
Nov. 6. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order by mainprise of John Wythornwyk clerk and others to stay the execution of the king's late writ ordering the sheriff to cause Richard de Weston chaplain to come before him etc. (as above, p. 463).