Close Rolls, Edward IV: 1480-1483

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward IV, Edward V, Richard III 1476-1485. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1954.

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'Close Rolls, Edward IV: 1480-1483', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward IV, Edward V, Richard III 1476-1485, (London, 1954) pp. 287-296. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw4/1476-85/pp287-296 [accessed 23 April 2024]

1480-1483

1483
967
Nicholas Sutton esquire and William a Donham gentleman, to Thomas Terry and Robert his son, Thomas Ballard, William Porter, Henry Stapilton and John Elys, their heirs and assigns. Gift and confirmation by charter of a place in Swyneshede co. Lincoln, between Algarlowe, a rivulet called the 'Ge,' and a road leading to Roselowe, which they jointly held by demise of Thomas Holand and Richard Blaston of Swyneshede, and Nicholas Robertson of Algarkirk, as is shown in a charter: and appointment of Richard Lambson and William Mason as their attorneys jointly or severally to convey seisin of the above plot to them. Witnesses: Roger Wylkynson, Edward Benson, Lambert Kercheware, William Terry, William Randolf. Dated 25 January, 22 Edward IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 February.
968
Thomas Garard, citizen and mercer of London, to William Mistelbroke, Thomas Salle 'gentilmen' and William Carkeke, citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city of London and elsewhere within the realm, and of all debts to him due: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of six silver spoons. Dated 28 January, 22 Edward IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 January.
1482.
Membrane 12d.
969
Oct. 22. Indenture between John Kebull on the one part and John Dale on the other, witnesseth that whereas John Kebull by indented charter dated at Anne Savage, 24 May, 19 Edward IV, granted John Dale and Gilbert Blake his manor of Anne Savage co. Southampton and all messuages, lands and tenements, rents, reversions and services therein, saving a messuage called 'Blaunchers,' to be held by the said John Dale and Gilbert, their heirs and assigns; and the said Gilbert, at instance of John Kebull, by charter dated 7 February that year (1480) released his rights therein to John Dale: by virtue of which the said John was enfeoffed in sole of the premises, to the intent that he and his assigns should levy and receive 9l. of the issues and profits of the manor yearly, until a debt of 200l. owing by John Kebull should be satisfied: and remain seised of the premises till payment thereof; but when the debt shall be discharged, then John Dale shall enfeoff John Kebull and Agnes his wife or their heirs male with the premises, with remainder to the right heirs of John Kebull; to which indenture each party has set his seal.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 October.
970
Oct. 14.
Westminster.		 John Thorne, 'yoman' of Long Stratton co. Norfolk, to John James gentleman and Richard Lemman. Bond in 28l. 6s. 8d. of which he will pay a moiety at Martinmas next, and the other moiety on the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle next, or the said money will be levied etc. in Norfolk.
971
John Holden, citizen and draper of London, to Robert Straunge, mayor of Bristol, John Twynyho, recorder of the same, William Spencer and William Byrde, merchants and aldermen of Bristol, their heirs and assigns. Gift and confirmation by charter of all those lands, messuages and tenements, rents, reversions and services in the town and suburbs of Bristol, which William Canynges, once merchant of Bristol, now dean of the church and college of the Trinity of Westebury on Trym co. Gloucester, bequeathed by will to Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Canynges, alderman and grocer of London, late wife of John Holden, and the heirs of her body: which after her death descended to John Holden for term of his life; the said premises to be held by Robert Straunge etc. in capital demesne as of fee etc. And appointment of Robert Richart and Thomas Hardyng as his attorneys etc. to convey seisin of the same. Witnesses: John Esterfeld, sheriff of Bristol, John Hawkes, John Shyppoward, Edmund Westecote aldermen, Henry Vaughan, John Penke. Dated 10 October, 22 Edward IV.
The same, to the same. Release and quitclaim with warranty of all his rights in those messuages etc. in Bristol late of William Canynges (as above). Dated 14 October, 22 Edward IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 27 October.
972
George Robynson, citizen and barber of London, to master Oliver Kyng, the king's secretary, Thomas Herryson and James Bartelot gentlemen, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels and of all debts to him due: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 12d. Dated 25 October, 22 Edward IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 October.
973
Oct. 26. Memorandum, that we William Swanne and Elizabeth my wife, daughter and heir of John Alburgh late mercer of London, by these presents, 26 October, 22 Edward IV, declare and grant that those persons enfeoffed in such messuages, lands and tenements as were of the said John Alburgh in London and elsewhere within the realm, to the use of me, the said Elizabeth and Margaret my sister: and all those persons that shall be enfeoffed in the said messuages to our use, shall make estate of the same unto such persons and to such use, as shall be declared by Anne wife of John Alburgh, and mother of us, Elizabeth and Margaret, at such time and whenever they shall be so required by the said Anne. In witness whereof we, William and Elizabeth Swanne have set our seals. English.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by William at Westminster, 27 October, and by Elizabeth, 29 October.
Membrane 11d.
974
Sibyl Vicary, widow of London, to William Vyan alias Chapman, 'pynner' of the same, his executors and assigns. Gift of all her goods and chattels and of all debts to her due. Dated 10 May, 22 Edward IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 July.
975
Thomas Dixon, draper of London, to William Thurlby esquire, William Crofton gentleman, John Marke 'haberdassher,' John Faryndon and John Toller gentlemen, John Polyngton goldsmith, William Middelton 'taillour,' William Dixon draper and William Snowedon tailor, each citizen of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm and elsewhere. Dated 25 January, 21 Edward IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 July, this year.
976
June 28. Margaret Clargenet, widow of John Clargenet, to William Paston esquire. Bond in 20l., payable at Pentecost next etc.
Condition, that if the aforesaid Margaret pay the aforesaid William or his attorney the sum of 20l. in form following: to wit at the feast of Pentecost 20s.; at Pentecost, 1484, 20s., and so on at each successive Pentecost, until the whole sum be discharged, this bond shall be avoided, but shall stand in strength if any default in payment be made.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 July.
977
Henry Ruk, yeoman of Levesham co. Kent, to Richard Okyngton gentleman, John Levendale and Richard Huchonson, 'yomen' of Levesham, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, debts and chattels, merchandise and wares within the realm: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of a stater of silver. Dated 24 June, 22 Edward IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 July.
978
Thomas Bryce, mercer of London, to Thomas abbot of Bury St. Edmunds, Richard Norton, monk thereof, Richard Charleton knight, Richard Barly, Roger Molineux, Richard Philpot and John Yonge gentlemen, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels throughout the realm. Dated 20 February, 20 Edward IV.
1482.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 July, this year.
979
William Noreys and Thomas Dalamere knights, to the king, his heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim of all those lands and tenements, rents, services and commodities, formerly of John Thorpe in Old Wyndesore and New Wyndesore co. Berks, which the said William and Thomas held formerly with Thomas cardinal archbishop of Canterbury, Henry earl of Essex, Reynald Bray, William earl of Pembroke, John Bourgchier lord Berners and Humphrey Bourgchier knight since deceased, and the heirs and assigns of Reynald Bray by deed and gift of Henry Stafford knight, son of Humphrey duke of Buckingham, as is more clearly shown in the charter. Dated 30 June, 22 Edward IV.
Memorandum by Thomas Dalamere at Westminster, 1 July.
980
Joan Palmer, widow of London, to James Copyn and Thomas Ryder gentlemen, their executors and assigns. Gift of all her goods and chattels, merchandise and wares within the city of London and elsewhere within the realm: and she has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 12d. Dated 20 April, 22 Edward IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 July.
Membrane 10d.
981
Nov. 15.
Westminster.		 To Thomas cardinal archbishop of Canterbury. Summons to attend a parliament at Westminster on 24 January next with the clause premunientes.
Like writ to the undermentioned archbishop and bishops under this date. Thomas archbishop of York, Thomas bishop of London, W. of Winchester, P. of Exeter, J. of Lincoln, L. of Salisbury, J. of Ely, E. of Chichester, J. of Worcester, R. of Carlisle, E. of Rochester, J. of Coventry and Lichfield, R. of Menevia, R. of Bath and Wells, J. of Llandaff, James of Norwich, R. of St. Asaph, Th. of Hereford, R. of Bangor, W. of Durham.
Report on the Dignity of a Peer, IV, p. 984.
To the abbots of Peterborough, St. John Colchester, twentythree other abbots and the priors of Coventry and St. John of Jerusalem in England. Like writ. See above, Vol. IV, p. 988.
Like writs to Edward prince of Wales, Richard duke of York, Richard duke of Gloucester, John duke of Suffolk, Henry duke of Buckingham, Thomas marquis of Dorset, William earl of Arundel, Henry earl of Essex, Edmund earl of Kent, Ralph earl of Westmoreland, Henry earl of Northumberland, Anthony earl Rivers, William earl of Huntingdon, Ralph Graystok chevaler, 23 other chevalers, John Dynham, Edward Grey of Lisle, Thomas Arundell of Matravers knight, Humphrey Dacre of Gillesland, John Grey of Powis, Richard Hastynges of Wells, Owen Ogle knight of Ogle and Edward Hastynges of Hungerford.
To William Husee, Thomas Bryan, Guy Fairfax knight, William Jenney, Richard Chokke, John Catesby, Richard Neel, Richard Pygot, Roger Tounsend, Thomas Tremayle and William Huddesfelde. Like writ.
To the sheriff of Cornwall. Order to cause proclamation to be made for the election of two knights girt with the sword, two citizens of each city and two burgesses of each borough, for the abovenamed parliament, the sheriff not to be among those elected, informing the king under his seal of the names of those so chosen.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout the realm.
Report on the dignity of a Peer, IV, p. 986.
To the sheriffs of London and Middlesex. Like orders for the election of four citizens.
Like writs to the sheriffs undermentioned with the same date.
To the cities of York, Norwich, Lincoln, Coventry and Canterbury, two citizens from each.
To the towns of Nottingham, Newcastle on Tyne, Kingston on Hull and Southampton, to elect two burgesses from each.
Report on the dignity of a Peer, IV, p. 986.
m. 9d. To the constable of the castle of Dovorr' and the warden of the Cinq Ports and his lieutenant. Order for election of two barons of every port to come to the said parliament.
Report etc. IV, p. 987.
To the chancellor in the county palatine of Lancaster. Order by writ under the seal of that county for election of knights of the shire, citizens and burgesses (as above).
To the sheriff of Bristol. Order to cause proclamation to be made etc. and two men to be elected as knights of the shire and burgesses of the town according to the statutes, as used to be done before 8 August, 47 Edward III, which two men should answer for the shire as knights thereof, and for the town and borough as burgesses according to the liberties and quittances granted the town by former charters. (Ibid.)
1483.
Feb. 3. To Thomas archbishop of Canterbury. Order under his alliegance to summon a convocation of the clergy of that province with all speed at the church of St. Paul, London, or elsewhere.
By K.
Report on the Dignity of a Peer, Vol. IV, p. 988.
982
Richard Drope, citizen and 'upholder' of London, to William Drope clerk and Robert Robynson, merchant hatter of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels and of all debts to him due: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 2d. Dated 13 February, 22 Edward IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 February.
983
John Hakensale, citizen and tailor of London, to Robert Shawe of the king's chapel, William Dobbynson, yeoman of the crown, and William Gournay, 'gentilman' of Westminster, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the realm and elsewhere or overseas: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 4d. Dated 10 January, 22 Edward IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 February (sic).
1482.
984
John Nanby, 'gentilman' of Pole co. Dorset, to Thomas archbishop of York, John bishop of Lincoln, Richard Luke and Richard Langport clerks and Richard Baker merchant, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels and of all debts to him due. Dated 4 August, 22 Edward IV.
1483.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 February, this year.
1482.
Membrane 8d.
985
Agnes Curtes of Suthwerk, to John Hethe, yeoman of the crown, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm and elsewhere: and she has put him in possession thereof by delivery of a cross. Dated 3 August, 22 Edward IV.
1483.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 February, this year.
986
Feb. 18. Thomas Carter of Netherhalght co. York, to Sir Thomas Fitzwilliam, his heirs and assigns. Sale and enfeoffment of a messuage and a croft, seven acres of land and six roods of meadow in Netherhalght and Gresbroke, of a close in Rawmersshe called 'Coseryddyng' with a mine of seacoal beneath the same and beneath an acre in Grisebroke, which said premises he inherited from his father Robert Carter of Netherhalght, and enfeoffed therein John Cobok the younger of Swinton co. York, by simple livery to the use of himself, the said Thomas; and order to John Cobok to make a release of his title to Sir Thomas Fitzwilliam of the above premises and also of six acres of land, five acres of meadow and a cottage with croft adjoining Netherhalght, which came to him also by inheritance of his father, the said Sir Thomas, to stand seised to his own use of all the premises abovementioned in consideration of the money paid to Thomas Carter. In witness whereof. English.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 February.
1482.
987
John Barantyne esquire, son and heir of dame Elizabeth Botiller, daughter and heir of Stephen Popham knight, to William Wylde, Thomas Danvers, Henry Wykyng and John Chapman, their heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim with warranty of a messuage, 50 acres of land and 6 acres of meadow lying in Langstoke co. Southampton, formerly of the said Elizabeth. Dated 29 September, 22 Edward IV.
1483.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 February, this year.
988
Robert Gryme, rector of Walpole co. Norfolk, to John Gybbes and John Blakbourne, barbers of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the city of London and elsewhere within the realm. Dated 17 February, 22 Edward IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 February.
989
Reynold Grey lord of Wylton and John Grey knight, his son, to William Dudley bishop of Durham, Thomas lord Stanley, Sir William Stonore, Thomas Hampden, Edmund Molyneux and Thomas Restwolde esquires, their heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim of the manors of Vache and Bury co. Buckingham with warranty against the abbot of St. Peter's Westminster and his successors. Dated 9 February, 22 Edward IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 February.
Membrane 7d.
990
John Ponyng, citizen and barber of London, to Thomas Petyt, tailor of the same, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, and of all debts to him due: and he has put him in possession thereof by delivery of four silver pennies. Dated 29 January, 22 Edward IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 31 January.
991
John Baas, citizen and brewer of London, to John Nele and Thomas Foster 'gentilmen,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels and of all debts to him due. Dated 29 January, 22 Edward IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 February.
992
Thomas Bryan knight, chief justice of the common Bench, and John Pulter 'gentilman,' to Hugh Broune mercer, Hugh Brice and John Fissher aldermen, Hugh Clopton mercer and Thomas Filberd 'haberdassher,' citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Demise and confirmation by charter of all that tenement with curtilage adjacent built in Woxbrigge co. Middlesex, beside the market place in that town; and of another tenement in the same in Frogmore Strete: which two tenements Sir Thomas Bryan and John Pulter held jointly with John Malverne, late mercer of London, by deed and enfeoffment of Thomas Draper of Woxbrigge: and of a curtilage in the same beside the common called the 'Lynché' on the west: which the abovenamed Sir Thomas and John Pulter held jointly with John Malverne and William Loke mercer, since deceased, by the same enfeoffment: to be held by the said Hugh Broune, Hugh Brice etc. in capital demesne as of fee etc., and appointment of John Prentys and Thomas Repyngton of London and Edward Bernard of Woxbrigge as their attorneys jointly or severally to convey seisin of the same. Dated 29 January, 22 Edward IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by Thomas Bryan, 1 February, and by John Pulter, 4 February.
993
Feb. 1. Richard Saunders son and executor of William Saunders, merchant of Bannebury co. Oxford, to Gerard Caniziani, merchant of Florence and mercer of London, and Elizabeth his wife. Release and quitclaim of all actions of debt by reason of any bond that he may have against them up to the date of these presents.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 February.
994
John Brygge, to John Rysshe, his heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim of all his rights in the manor of Barwehalle and in all other lands and tenements called 'Colmans,' and marshes called 'Doneyerdes' and 'Sandflete' in the island of Caneve, in Prytewell, Estwode, Legh and Relegh and in all other lands and tenements, woods, meadows, lesues, pastures, marshes, rents and services with wards, marriages, reliefs, escheats, rights and commodities in the towns or territories of Barowe, Thonderlegh, Reylegh, Shoplond, Great and Little Sutton and Little Wakeryng co. Essex or elsewhere in that county. Dated 21 February, 22 Edward IV.
The same, to Richard Shadwell esquire, William Lawsell and James Adsore gentlemen, their heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim of all his rights in a marsh called 'Bradwerde mersshe' in the island of Fulnes in the parish of Great Sutton co. Essex and in a croft called 'Perottis Crofte' in the parish of Great Wakeryng in the said county. Dated 21 February, 22 Edward IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 23 February.
1482.
Membrane 6d.
995
May 24. Indenture between Richard son of Lewis Fitzlowys and William Capell esquires, witnesses that where Richard alienated his manors of West Thorndon, Feldhous and Gyngraff co. Essex to the yearly value of 1000 marks and all charges to Richard duke of Gloucester, who sold his interest therein to Queen Elizabeth, who sold hers to Thomas archbishop of Canterbury; afterwards the said Richard moved the said archbishop for the return of the said manors for the sum of 1000l.: and as he cannot raise this sum without the ruin of his heirs, it is now agreed between the parties that William Capell shall have in bargain the manors of Porters, Crekers and Umfreviles in Stebbyng, Much Salyng and Felstede co. Essex, with lands called 'Holtes' and 'Wilchers' in Little Salyng for the sum of 1000l. whereof 200 marks is paid in hand and five marks paid to Henry earl of Essex at the desire of Richard Fitzlowys by assignation of the cardinal. And William has found security for the residue of the sum due to the cardinal; in consideration of which the latter has caused an estate of the said manors of West Thornton, Feldhous and Gyngraff to be made to Richard and his heirs with certain remainders. And Richard will cause all persons enfeoffed in his use in the above manors in Stebbyng, Much Salyng and Felstede to ensure the same to William Capell by fine, recovery or otherwise at cost of both parties. And he and Alice his wife will rear such fine before the justices of the common Bench at Westminster, with warranty against the abbot of Westminster and his successors: and he will deliver to William all charters and muniments in his possession concerning the manors of Porters etc. before the Nativity of St. John Baptist next: and William shall enjoy all issues and profits therefrom as from Easter last. Whereunto the two parties have set their seals. Given 24 May, 22 Edward IV. English.
1483.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 February.
996
Thomas Piers of Mooleasshe co. Kent, to John Piers his kinsman, 'foundour' of London, his executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his lands and tenements in the towns, parishes and fields of Mooleasshe and Wye co. Kent, and of all his goods and chattels therein and elsewhere within the realm and of all debts to him due. Dated 11 February, 22 Edward IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 February.
1482.
Membrane 5d.
997
John Foster, mercer of London, to Richard Rawson alderman, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city of London and elsewhere within the realm and overseas, and of all debts to him due: and he has put him in possession thereof by delivery of six silver spoons. Dated 13 November, 22 Edward IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 November.
998
William Fyncham, mercer of London, to Thomas Thwaytes, chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster, Thomas Fabyan mercer, Henry Hale salter, Nicholas Bodyn haberdasher, Bartholomew Rede and John Shaa goldsmiths, each of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city of London and elsewhere, and of all debts to him due. Dated 22 November, 22 Edward IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 November.
1483.
999
The Dean and Canons of the king's free chapel of St. George within Windsor castle, to the king etc. Gift and confirmation by charter at his desire of the manors of More, Busshy and Eggeware cos. Middlesex and Hertford, and those of Dachet and Ditton co. Buckingham, with five messuages, ten tofts, 100 acres of land, 60 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 15 acres of wood and 40s. of rent in Old and New Wyndesore to be held by him and his heirs in perpetuity. Dated 18 January, 22 Edward IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 February.
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