Close Rolls, Richard II: March 1381

Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 1, 1377-1381. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1914.

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'Close Rolls, Richard II: March 1381', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 1, 1377-1381, (London, 1914) pp. 504-507. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/ric2/vol1/pp504-507 [accessed 26 March 2024]

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March 1381

March 8.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Buterwik and William Bool clerk of Middlesex, William Gaynesburgh and Benedict de Gresby clerks of Lincolnshire, in favour of Thomas de Amcotes clerk late parson of Denford at suit of Master William de Gotham canon of Lychefeld for debt, also in favour of the defendant as parson of Deverellangburgh at suit of the plaintiff as parson of Denford for debt.
Feb. 10.
Westminster.
To Robert Bealknap and his fellows justices of assize in the counties of Suthampton, Wiltesir, Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall. Order to continue in the state wherein they shall find the same any assizes arraigned against Ivo fitz Waryn, making this time no further process; as he is now on the king's service in Brittany in the company of Thomas earl of Bukyngham. By K. and C.
March 13.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Stephen de Falle of Yorkshire, Walter Scarle of Roteland, Hugh de Faryngdon and Thomas atte Crouche of Essex, in favour of William Robyn, William Gylesson, John Webbe, Richard Fyssher and Henry Martyn at suit of Simon Estcroft averring threats.
March 9.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Robert Collom 'armurer,' Robert Fraunceys 'goldsmyth,' John Gillot 'draper' and Roger Taillour, all of London, in favour of James Trevorbyn parson of Ludwan at suit of the king against him and others for grievous trespasses and contempts.
March 18.
Westminster.
To the justices of the Bench. Order to continue in the state wherein it now is until the defendant's coming to England a plea between John Bourghcher knight and William Hauney the king's clerk concerning the presentation to the hospital of Maldon by name of the hospital of St. Giles Maldon; as by letters patent of 23 September 47 Edward III the late king gave to the said William for life the wardenship of the hospital, being then void and in his gift, by virtue whereof the said William obtained and now has possession thereof as he avers, but the plaintiff avers that it is void and in his gift; and the king has taken order to send the defendant with others to Brittany for business affecting the king and realm, and would not that the king, to whom the patronage belongs by inheritance, or the defendant should incur loss for lack of defence in person. Proviso that they shall proceed if the defendant sails not, or when he shall return.
March 24.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Andrew Brewer and Thomas Padynton of Middlesex, John Edward and Robert Roderham of London, in favour of William Gammel master of the hospital of St. John Baptist Bruggewater, Richard Chedeseye, Roger Gelhampton, William Chamberlein, Richard Fardell, John Palfreyman, William Webbe and Thomas Duffeld clerk at suit of John Blake clerk averring threats; and order to set the defendants free.
Membrane 15d.
Feb. 20.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Toupe, Thomas Marcheford and Roger Wakerley of Lincolnshire and John de Preston of Yorkshire in favour of John son of William Clerk of Soterton at suit of Nicholas son of Robert de Soterton for debt.
March 3.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Norhampton. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John de Olney, Thomas Penne, Robert Heigham and John Methewold of Norhamptonshire, in favour of Simon Shereman of Olney at suit of Richard Coppele of Bukinghamshire for debt.
March 9.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Berkshire. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Thomas Driffeld of the county of Suthampton, Gilbert Rothyng of London 'fisshemongere' and John Andreu of London 'tournour,' in favour of John atte Perke, John atte Lee, Simon Taillour, William Cook, William Westwode, Robert atte Crouche and John Hanond, all of Yatelee, at suit of Philip Agodeshalve for trespass, and John Imshote of Yatelee at like suit.
March 9.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Bukingham. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Cave, John Lee and Richard Bukyngham of Bukinghamshire and Simon Morlay of Yorkshire, in favour of John Julyan at suit of Henry Purvey and John Purvey for trespass.
March 1.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Order by mainprise of Roger Leget, John Touenton, William Fote and John Andrewe of London to set free Thomas Waytebred, imprisoned in Neugate at suit of the king and Richard Fylongley for leaving the said Richard's service at Herefeld before the term agreed.
Feb. 22.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Nicholas Davy of Surrey, John Crekynge of Kent, John Coggere of Surrey and Roger Birsle of Middlesex, in favour of Thomas Draper at suit of Nicholas Slyfeld for debt.
March 18.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Sussex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Richard Homwode of Surrey, Roger Picard 'taillour' and William Doun of London, in favour of Thomas Wonham of Estbechesworth at suit of Richard atte Halle of Sussex for debt.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Thomas Wonham of Surrey etc., in favour of Richard Homwode of Godestone 'smyth' at suit of Richard atte Halle of Sussex for debt.
Isabel daughter of Walter de Huntyngfeld to John Gower and John Bowlond clerk. Quitclaim of all lands of her father in the parish of Thrwleye and Stalesfeld co. Kent. Dated 3 February 4 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 March.
March 22.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Robert Kentebury, Nicholas Hokkele, Reynold Armurer and Nicholas Bedemaker, in favour of Haukin Hauburgiore at suit of the king and Giles Legmaker for leaving the service of the said Giles at Westminster before the term agreed; and order to set the defendant free if taken.
April 1.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of York. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Robert de Rysshton, Richard Gyffon, Simon Morley and William Hexham of Yorkshire, in favour of Thomas Stalkere at suit of the king and William de Kyrkeby of York 'tapicer' for leaving the said William's service before the term agreed.
Membrane 14d.
Feb. 18.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of York. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John de Burgham, John de Preston the younger of Westmorland, John de Walesby of Lincolnshire and Thomas Ligeard of Yorkshire, in favour of William 'the Personesprest of Brantyngham,' Robert Clerk 'the Personesman of Brantyngham' and Andrew 'Richardesman Strode of Brantyngham' at suit of William de Risceby the younger for trespass.
March 8.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Suffolk. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Staverton of Suffolk, Thomas Sireston of the county of Suthampton, William de Bool clerk of Notynghamshire and William Wartre of Yorkshire, in favour of Robert Reve of Gippewich at suit of John Fulpyt vicar of Braunford for an account and for trespass.
Feb. 19.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John de Lincoln clerk, Robert Baa, Stephen Baut and William Orwelle, in favour of John Dymoke at suit of Nicholas Abbot of Benewych for trespass; and order to set the defendant free if taken.
March 15.
Westminster.
To Robert Bealknap, Robert de Tresilian, Ralph Carmynou, John Kentwode and William Cary, lately appointed justices to hear and determine alleged trespasses against the prior of Bodmyn committed by Thomas Reynward, John Burgh, Henry Bodulget, John Libbe, Henry Buroun, John Melward, Philip Dier of Hellondbrigge, Richard Miller of Hellondbrigge, Simon fitz Wauter, Richard Hoyle, John Streppe, John Pipere, John Hendre 'souter,' Henry Kernyk 'souter' and other evildoers. Writ of supersedeas until the quinzaine of Easter next.
Feb. 1.
Westminster.
Henry de Berkhampstede esquire is sent to the abbot and convent of Nottele, to have such maintenance of that house as Hugh Joynour deceased had at the late king's command. By p.s. [1551.]
Certificate of John Clerc of Ewelle escheator in Hertfordshire, reciting a writ to him addressed (text follows), tested at Westminster 1 February 4 Richard II, directing him in presence of Hugh de Segrave knight to whom the king has granted the keeping thereof, to assign dower of two thirds the manor of Hicchen, which Edward de Kendale knight held of the late king in chief, to Thomas Barre and Elizabeth his wife late wife of the said Edward, the king having given the said Thomas licence to take her to wife, that by William Clophulle, Henry Legat, Robert Walmesford, John Everard, William Strange, John Coterell, Adam Pyrewelle, Richard Wymond, Robert atte Broke, John Pyrewelle, John Robyn and Richard Stoket he has assigned to them a third part of the said two thirds, of granges, byres and other houses within the site of the manor and parcel of the curtilage by metes and bounds with free ingress and egress, 128½ acres of arable land whereof (quantities specified) in 'Chalcroft,' 'Wrattonebrade,' 'Offeleyfeld,' 'Fyburghbrade,' 'Overaltoun,' 'Netheraltoun,' 'Langlond' by Fyburgh, 'Langland' by 'Bertoneweye,' 'Reyfurlong,' 'Edenepoleshote,' 'Hiccheforlong' towards 'Bertonhegge,' 'Haggedelleforlong,' 'Whatecroft,' Wellyngham towards the 'Conynger,' 'Welshmanescroft,' 'Netherberton,' 'Shotlyngbrade,' 'Stywardcroft,' 'Holmfurlong,' 'Benefurlong,' Wymbissh, 'Gydyland,' 'Banchelowe,' the Rydye, Sothenden, 'Oldehelle,' 'Hauneberwe' and 'Totepaunehelle,' 7½ acres 12 perches of several meadow whereof (quantities specified) in 'Shotlyngmede,' 'Welgoremede,' 'Depholm' and 'Casteldyche' and in 'Chamberlaynesmede,' 15 acres 10 perches of several pasture whereof (quantities specified) in the 'Conynger,' 'Shotlyngmede,' Wymbyssh, 'Edenepol,' 'Longeholme' and 'Stywardesmede,' 9l. 8s. 4d. rent of assize and farm of free and neif tenants with their services and customs (specified), 4l. 8s. 9¼d. of the farm of three mills, 23s. 8½d. of the market toll demised for 8 marks a year, a share of the pond with the fish and the trees about it, of a dovecot with the doves thereof, and of the perquisites of court and view of frankpledge as they fall in because they may not be divided; and that there are there certain void pieces of land within the site of the manor, and a park called Punfold which remain in common because they may not be divided.
Richard Slyngesby of Northlambehethe 'chaumberleyn' to Hugh Wolf of London and Joan his wife. Quitclaim of a rent pertaining to a messuage and garden in Northlambehethe by him lately acquired in fee by their charter, saving to the said Richard, his heirs and assigns, the messuage and garden aforesaid. Dated Northlambehethe, the eve of St. Ambrose 4 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 April.