Close Rolls, Henry VI: April 1452 | British History Online

Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 5, 1447-1454. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1947.

'Close Rolls, Henry VI: April 1452', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 5, 1447-1454, (London, 1947) pp. 341-345. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen6/vol5/pp341-345 [accessed 18 April 2024]

April 1452



April 11. Westminster.	John Norffolk of Stebenhithe co. Middlesex merchant, John Norffolk of Istilworth 'yoman,' William Blakker of the parish of St. Dunstan in the 'Est' London 'grocer' and Thomas Brothorton of the parish of Allhallows Berkyng London merchant to the king. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. in the city and county aforesaid.
	Condition, that the said John Norffolk, to whom by letters patent of 11 April the king gave licence to repair to Danmark, Norwey and Islond with a ship of 120 tuns burden or less, there to lade the same with whatsoever merchandise etc. he shall please, and to return therewith to England, shall within one month after his return bring into chancery letters patent under seal of the king of Denmark witnessing that with that king's licence and good will he did repair to those parts with that ship to procure fish and other merchandise etc. there procurable.
	Membrane 15d. (fn. 1)
	William Chyttern to John Huet, his heirs and assigns. Gift with warranty of his purparty of the manors of Eltesle co. Cantebrigge called Stow and Mustris, which manors after the death of Elizabeth late the wife of Walter Goldyngham knight did descend to the grantor and to Eleanor wife of John Maunoke as next heirs of the said Walter. Witnesses: Robert Aunfles, Thomas Gilmyn, Henry Aunfles. Dated 7 April 29 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 May this year.
	John Wynewyk citizen and 'mason' of London to William Ludlowe of Ludgarshale co. Wiltesir and John Ludlowe, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all the lands in the towns and fields of Faccombe co. Suthampton late of Peter Consowde and John Ernton clerks, which ought to remain to the grantor after the death of John Crosse 'wexchaundeller' of Suthwerk and Alice his wife, if she shall die without issue male. Dated 11 May 30 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 May.
	Henry Husey knight to master John Delabere clerk now bishop of St. Davids, Richard Drayton, Dru Barantyn esquires, John Thornehill and John Wyne clerks. Confirmation with warranty during the life of Robert Aubrey of their estate in the manor and advowson of Southmorton co. Berkshire, 30s. of rent in Westwittenham, and all other lands in the town (sic) or parishes of Southmorton and Westwittenham which, by charter indented of 4 June 23 Henry VI, Henry Husey knight, father of the said Henry, gave to them and to Peter Ideley esquire during the life of the said Robert, and Henry the son, Nicholas Husey his brother, Thomas Leuesham, Richard Betirley esquire, John Lynge, John Lely and Edmund atte Mille did confirm their estate therein. Dated 17 May 30 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 May.
	William Sperlynge, son and heir of Andrew Sperlynge, to Richard Quatermayns esquire, John Milborne and William Fouler, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of 'Sperlynges maner' in Crendon co. Bukingham. Dated 4 November 30 Henry VI.
	Will of William Sperlyng, reciting that Andrew Sperlyng his father was enfeoffed in the manor of Crendon with Thomas Chawcers, John Golafre esquires and Eustace Waldryan of London salter by Arthur Ormesby and others to them and the heirs of Andrew, that Andrew and Thomas died leaving John and Eustace, who by 'surwywour' continued their possession, that at his request they granted to Richard Quatremayns esquire, John Melborn, William Fouler and Thomas Clerk of Ichynden now living and Thomas Cokeyn and others now dead their estate in the said manor, and that he by deed released to them and their heirs, and for certain sums to him and by them for him paid, willing that they grant him an annuity of 10l. or else the yearly value of the manor for life with a clause of distress, that John Melborne, William Fouler and Thomas Clerk after at the will of Richard release by deed their right and interest in the manor to Richard Quatremayns to the intent that he might grant the same, among other his lands etc., to the wardens of the fraternity and gild of Seynt Cristofer in Thame co. Oxynford and their successors in part sustentation of certain charges, as by Richard Quartermayns, Sibyll his wife or their executors as in certain statutes shall be ordained by the advice of Richard. Dated 4 November 30 Henry VI. English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 17 May.
	George Yate citizen and brewer of London to William Auncell citizen and 'cowper' of London and John Yate, their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London or elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Dated London, 15 May 30 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 May.
	John Lysle of Caulbourne and John Stoure to Thomas Boureman, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor of Brouke in the Isle of Wight co. Suthampton, and all other lands, woods, rents, services, reversions etc. in Brouke, Hunfredeston, More, Moteston, Fresshewater, Chelton, Hamstede, Shussheforde, Northwode, Godyton, Wraxhale, Caresbroke, Newport, Fayrle and Kete in the said isle, all which the grantors and Thomas Bowreman had by charter of John Roucle to them, their heirs and assigns; also of all the lands etc. in Upsombourne, Litelsombourne, Stokebrygge, Sharpryx and Lemyngton co. Suthampton without the said isle which they likewise had by the same charter bearing date Brouke the day of the Conception 24 Henry VI. Dated 3 July 28 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 May this year.
	John prior of Holy Trinity Ingham co. Norffolk and the convent to Miles Stapulton knight and William Calthorp esquire, their attorneys and assigns. Gift of all their goods and chattels within the realm; and they have put them in possession thereof by delivery of twelve silver spoons, two horses and a hundred sheep. Dated the chapter house Ingham, 1 June 30 Henry VI.
	[No acknowledgment.]
	Membrane 14d.
	Richard Vern citizen and tailor of London to George Aston and William Causton tailors, John Barton surgeon and Nicholas Adnet 'setter' citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, and all debts to him due. Dated 17 April 30 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 April.
April 27. Westminster.	William Romney of Knyghtfordbrig co. Worcester 'gentilman,' Richard Thomson of Wythe co. Worcester 'yoman,' John Neweton 'vynter,' John Colman 'corveser,' both of Worcester, Thomas Bayly 'yoman' and Simon Dakus 'yoman,' both of Umbresley, to the king. Recognisance for 200l., to be levied etc. in Worcestershire.
	Condition, that they shall have William Sporyour 'sporyour' and William Corfhull 'corveser,' both of Worcester, before the king and council in person within fifteen days after warning received by his command.
	John Burgh citizen and mercer of London to Richard Vynsent 'salter,' John Petresfeld 'iremonger' citizens of London and Thomas Fraunceys clerk, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels. Dated 20 October 28 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 April this year.
	Maurice Bruyn knight to Richard Chokke, William Pavy the elder, John Whittokesmede and Hugh Pavy, their heirs and assigns. Confirmation of their estate in the manor of Randolveston co. Dorset, which among other things Henry Bruyn, son of the said Maurice, had by his charter of feoffment, and gave to the said Richard and the others, their heirs and assigns; and quitclaim with warranty thereof. Dated 6 March 30 Henry VI.
	[No acknowledgment.]
	John Lovell citizen and brewer of London to William Gerveys clerk, Robert Walker 'gentilman,' John Byrom 'gentilman' and John Bamme otherwise Carlyle 'gentilman,' their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels and all debts to him due in London and elsewhere within the realm. Dated London, 4 May 1452, 30 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 May.
	Thomas Buttiller the younger to John Buttiller his brother and to his assigns. Quitclaim with warranty during his life of a messuage in the town of Gloucester and parish of St. Nicholas wherein John Woloston 'sadeler' now dwells, another wherein William Sporier, and another wherein Roger Assheton 'corveser' now dwells. Witnesses: John Woloston, Richard Perkyn, Roger Assheton. Dated 28 January 30 Henry VI.
	Thomas Buttiller to Thomas Buttiller his elder brother and to his assigns. Quitclaim with warranty during his life of a messuage in the town of Gloucester and parish of St. Nicholas wherein Henry Dode dwells. Witnesses: Richard Banbury, Morgan Buttiller. Dated (as the last).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 9 May.
	Richard Ambroys to Bartholomew Bolney, Robert Cheyne and Robert att Mille, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all his lands, rents and services in Hellynglegh. Dated 26 April 30 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 May.
	Memorandum that 4 May 30 Henry VI John Neweton 'vynter' and John Colman 'corveser,' both of Worcester, appearing in person in chancery were warned by the keeper of the rolls to have John Sporiour 'sporiour' and William Corfhull 'corveser,' both of Worcester, before the king and council within fifteen days, according to a recognisance of 27 April then last, enrolled upon the chancery rolls.
	Membrane 13d.
	John Birde of Lychefeld co. Stafford 'chapman' to John Roo and John Reynkyn citizens and mercers of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, and all debts to him due. Dated 19 June 30 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 June.
	John Smyth of Coventre 'draper' to Thomas Luyt 'gentilman,' William Copnore of Briggenorth, William Cardemaker of London 'grocer,' John Seynt John of Bermyngeham and John Hylton of London 'grocer,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm or elsewhere on either side the sea. Dated 19 June 30 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 June.
	William Crowcher citizen and fishmonger of London to William Beaufitz fishmonger and Richard Flemmyng 'irmonger' citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in London and other parts of the realm and over sea. Dated London, 19 June 30 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 June.