Close Rolls, Richard II: July 1382

Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 2, 1381-1385. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1920.

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'Close Rolls, Richard II: July 1382', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 2, 1381-1385, (London, 1920) pp. 201-208. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/ric2/vol2/pp201-208 [accessed 19 April 2024]

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July 1382

July 12.
Westminster.
Walter Elys of Dovorre to the archbishop of Canterbury and the prior of Dovorre. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in Kent.
Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said Walter cause or procure no hurt or harm, wrong or trouble to the prior or any of the monks, their men or servants, in their persons, possessions or goods.
July 18.
Westminster.
Robert de Muskham clerk to Robert de Knolles knight. Recognisance for 140l., to be levied etc. in Essex.
Cancelled on payment.
July 16.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Somerset. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Fitelton, John Fauntleroy, John Sparwe and John Lepynforde of Somerset, in favour of Thomas Cotyete, Thomas Crau, William Rowe, Robert Stephen, Robert Morlegh, John Persoun, John Yadel, William Yadel, Walter Court, Walter But, John Sely and Nicholas Drake at suit of Peter de Courtenay knight for trespass; and order to set free the defendants or any of them if taken.
Membrane 32d.
Nicholas Brynkeworthe of the county of Suthampton, cousin and heir of Thomas Waryn of Overton in the said county, to Richard Horne, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor of Henton Aumarle; and to the said Richard and Elizabeth his wife and the heirs and assigns of Elizabeth of a messuage, a mill, 20 acres of land and 6 acres of meadow in Brutford and Alwardbury co. Wiltesir sometime of Oliver Harnham and William Gilberd. Witnesses: John Buttesthorne, Henry le Olde, John Waryn, Nicholas Wodehulle, Oliver Harnham, John Tomere, John Bevyn. Dated 15 June 5 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 June this year.
William Brynkeworth of the county of Suthampton, cousin of Thomas Waryn (as above), to Richard Horne, his heirs and assigns, and to the said Richard and Elizabeth his wife, the heirs and assigns of Elizabeth. Like quitclaim. Witnesses and date (as the last).
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 June this year.
Richard Horn of Brutford and Nicholas Brynkeworth of Bishops Sutton co. Suthampton. Indenture made 23 June 6 Richard II, being the defeasance of a statute merchant in 40l. made by the said Richard before William de Walleworth knight mayor of the staple of Westminster, upon condition that a yearly rent of 100s. of the manor of Henton Aumarle by him granted to the said Nicholas for life shall be truly paid, but if the same be one month in arrear and the said Richard, his heirs or the tenants of that manor shall not content the said Nicholas or his assigns of double within three days after, the said statute shall be put in execution, so that after the death of Nicholas the same shall be delivered again to Richard or his executors if the rent be fully paid.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Nicholas, 23 June.
John de Plays knight to William de Beauchaump, John Marmyoun, John de Burgh and Stephen de Hales (Halys) knights, Edmund Gurnay, John de Lincoln clerk, Henry parson of Foulmere, William Smethe parson of Knapton and Simon Baret of Hecham, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Feltwelle co. Norffolk. Witnesses: Richard de Holdiche, Osbert de Mundeford, John de Tyd, John (de) Bodeneye, John Cranewys. Dated Feltwelle, 18 June 5 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 June this year.
John de Plays knight and William Smethe clerk to William de Beauchaump etc. (as the last, omitting William Smethe). Charter with warranty of the manor and advowson of Mundeford. Witnesses (as the last). Dated Mundeford, 18 June 5 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 June this year.
July 2.
Westminster.
John Bereford of Hendon co. Middlesex, John Kent of London 'bocher' and John Hale of Hendon to Robert de Muskham parson of Overe. Recognisance for 20l., to be levied etc. in Middlesex.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by John de Burton clerk, one of the said Robert's executors.
John Chilterne to John Cheyne knight, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands, rents etc. which he sometime had in Isenhamstede Cheyne co. Bukingham. Witnesses: Philip de Vache, John de la Hay knights, Thomas Lude, Thomas de Agmotysham, Robert Boxford alderman of 'Farndon warde' in the city of London, Nicholas de la Hoo, John Thorne. Dated London, 27 July 5 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at London on Saturday after St. Matthias last before Edmund Burdenell, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
William de Norwiche, son and heir of David de Norwiche sometime citizen and saddler of London, to Margaret wife of John Morwelle his mother, her heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of all lands etc. in the city of Lincoln sometime of David his father. Dated London, Thursday the eve of St. Thomas the Apostle 4 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster, 8 July this year.
July 11.
Westminster.
Philip la Vache knight, Richard de Abberbury knight, Robert Barree of Totehale, Robert Foulmer clerk and Thomas atte Broke clerk to Thomas atte Lude, William Nafferton and Thomas Galyan. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Oxfordshire.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by William de Nafferton.
Richard Whulton, late son of Thomas Whulton of the county of Suthampton, to William de Wykeham bishop of Winchester, his heirs and assigns. Grant and quitclaim with warranty of all lands, rents etc. in the parishes of Burgh Clere, Newtown and High Clere sometime of Thomas his father. Dated 20 May 48 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 July this year.
Membrane 31d.
Peter Gynan clerk to John Bures citizen and draper of London, John Loneye citizen and mercer, Robert Lepere clerk, William Cressewyke of London and Robert Rykdoun of Wytham, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor of Estwarlee Semeles co. Essex, purchased by the parties of John de Fyfhyde citizen and mercer of London by fine levied in the king's court in 5 Richard II. Dated London, 28 June 6 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 June.
Thomas de Thelwalle clerk to Richard de Treton clerk and to his executors. Gift of all his goods moveable and immovable. Dated London, 30 June 6 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 June.
Hugh de Segrave knight to William de Coggeshale knight, John Hawkewode the elder, Robert Rykedoun, John Sergeant and Robert Lyndeseye citizen of London, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Gosfeld and all lands, rents etc. in Gosfeld, Hengham Sibille and Wethersfeld co. Essex sometime of William de Lyston and late of Richard Lyouns citizen of London, which the said William and the others had by feoffment of Thomas de Oldyngton, Andrew de Burnham, John Kent, William de Pontfreyt clerks and Walter de Chipenham. Dated London, Wednesday the morrow of Midsummer 6 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 July.
Nicholas de Carreu and Nicholas Heryng' to John de Burle, Simon de Burle, Richard de Burle knights and Baldwin de Radyngton esquire, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor of Parrok by Graveshende co. Kent. Witnesses: John de Cobeham lord of Cobeham knight, Thomas Shardelowe, John Tewdre, Richard Pope. Dated London, 4 July 6 Richard II. [See p.s. 2317.]
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 July.
John Loneye citizen and mercer of London to John Bures citizen and draper, Robert Lepere clerk, William Cressewyke of London and Robert Rikedoun. Quitclaim of the manor of Estwarle Semeles co. Essex. Dated Estwarle, Thursday after Midsummer 6 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 July.
Nicholas Carreu the elder and Henry de Meddebourne to Richard de Debdale, rector of Bow church London, John de Shuldham and John Wederhale chaplains, their heirs and assigns. Charter of all lands, rents, reversions etc. in Edelmeton, Totenham and Shordiche co. Middlesex which the said Nicholas and Henry had by feoffment of Thomas Kyng of Totenham, cousin and heir of John Bernes late citizen and alderman of London. Dated Shordiche, 1 July 6 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 July.
July 12.
Westminster.
Richard de Hamerton, Thomas del Hawe and Thomas de Knolle to Thomas Sayvil. Recognisance for 70 marks, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
Cancelled on payment.
Philip la Vache knight to Margery de Molyns. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. in Oxfordshire.
Robert Goshalm, son of Robert Goshalm of Essex, to John de Burle, Simon de Burle, Richard de Burle knights and Baldwin de Radynton, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all the lands, rents etc. in the parishes of Graveshende, Milton, Northflete and Swanescompe co. Kent late of Thomas de Graveshende knight, which came to the grantor as his purparty after his father's death. Witnesses: John lord of Cobham, Thomas de Cobham knights, John Tudre, Richard Pope, John Mokkynge. Dated Graveshende, 14 July 6 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 July.
June 27.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of York. Order on sight etc. to cause proclamation to be made of the grant made by the lords and commons in the parliament last summoned at Westminster of a subsidy of 2s. upon every tun of wine imported, and of a smaller vessel containing wine in proportion, and of 6d. in the pound over and above the customs and subsidies heretofore due upon all manner of merchandise, woollen cloths and other, exported and imported, wool, hides and woolfells excepted, from 21 May last until Michaelmas and thenceforward for two years, so that the money be laid out wholly upon the safe guard of the sea; and writ of aid in favour of Hugh Fastolf one of the principal receivers of the same, appointed with John Philippot and his deputies to take order for the safe guard of the sea in the northern parts.
The like to the following:
The sheriff of Northumberland.
The sheriff of Lincoln.
The sheriff of Norffolk and Suffolk.
The sheriff of Essex.
July 2.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Palmer of Yorkshire, John Oxenthwait of Westmorland, John Samford of Somerset and John Bernelle of Devon, in favour of John Aslakby at suit of Walter Payne averring threats.
July 8.
Westminster.
To Henry de Percy earl of Northumberland, John Marmyoun, William de Skypwyth, Roger de Fulthorp, Thomas Thurkyll, John Elys, John de Rouclif and John de Sadyngton, justices appointed to make inquisition in Yorkshire upon complaint of John de Berden of York that Thomas de Burton of Ingerthorp, John Smyth of Ingerthorp, Robert Whiteside of Ingerthorp, Robert de Brumton, John de Farnham, Thomas Wynterburne and Richard Smyth of Ingerthorp and other evildoers by force of arms broke his close at Leonardburton, burnt his houses there, took and carried away 24 oxen, 16 kine and 400 sheep of his, price 100l., and goods and chattels to the value of 200l. etc., and to hear and determine that trespass. Writ of supersedeas omnino.
Membrane 30d.
John Cassy the younger to James de Lacy. Indenture witnessing a covenant that the said James shall not during his life be troubled by voucher of warranty, writ of warranty of charter or otherwise by virtue of a charter whereby the said James and John de Bodyngton vicar of Clyve Pipard co. Wiltesir gave with warranty to the said John de Cassy, Richard his brother parson of Kemeseye, Richard Harbergh parson of Wolston and Richard Trilleye chaplain, their heirs and assigns, two messuages, 400 acres of land, 110 acres of meadow, 20 acres of wood and 6l. of rent in Wyghtfeld and Appurleye co. Gloucestre, and all their lands, rents, reversions etc. in that county, whereof, after seisin had, the said Richard, Richard and Richard made a quitclaim to the said John Cassy and his heirs; saving always to the said John Cassy and to his heirs the warranty of John de Bodyngton and his heirs, and of the heirs of the said James after his death. Dated the morrow of Midsummer 6 Richard II. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said John Cassy and James, 28 June.
James de Lacy to John Cassy the younger and his heirs. Quitclaim of two messuages etc. (as in the last), hereby discharging the premises of the execution of every statute merchant of the staple or other recognisance to him made in the king's court. Dated (as the last).
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 June.
John Chytterne clerk to Roger Cheyne, John Whyteley clerk and William de Hoghton. Quitclaim of sixteen messuages, two shops, three mills, 949 acres of land, 53 acres of meadow, 10 acres of wood and 7l. 19s. of rent in North Wodefold, Dounton, Laverkestoke, Mulleforde, Mounneworth, Rolveston, Batamtounewyly (sic) and New Sarum co. Wiltesir, and of four messuages, one mill, two carucates 24 acres of land, 16 acres of meadow and 7 marks 5s. of rent in Brokeley, Batramsley, Pylle, Crowe and Netherwollop co. Suthampton. Dated Midsummer day 6 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 July.
Stephen Haym and John Byturle of the one part and William Ryngeborne and John Blount chaplain of the other part. Indenture made 20 May 3 Richard II, witnessing a gift to the said William and John and the heirs of the said William, according to the king's licence of 29 October last, of a moiety of the manor of Berton Sacy, rendering 10l. yearly to the said Stephen and John and to their heirs, power being reserved to distrain for arrears, and after one month to enter again and hold that moiety until fully contented. Witnesses: Hugh Camoys, Philip Popham knights, Walter Haywode, Thomas Warner, William Houghton, Robert Heryerd. Dated Berton Sacy, as above.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Stephen and William, 10 July this year.
July 9.
Westminster.
Master John Colton [archbishop] elect of Armagh and John Cornewaille of London 'taillour' to Robert de Muskham clerk. Recognisance for 10l., to be levied etc. in the city of London.
Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that a moiety of the above sum be paid on Michaelmas day next.
Cancelled on payment.
July 9.
Westminster.
Roger de Boys knight and Ellis de Byntre parson of Carleton to Robert de Knolles knight. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Norffolk and Suffolk.
Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by Richard de Ravenser clerk.
Cancelled on payment.
Sir Robert Knolles knight of the one part and Roger de Boys knight and Ellis de Byntre parson of Carleton of the other part. Indenture of defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon condition that Sir Roger and Ellis, their heirs or executors, shall pay 500 marks at London at Martinmas next and Whitsuntide following by even portions. Dated Wednesday after the Translation of St. Thomas 6 Richard II. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Robert, 9 July, received by the said Richard [de Ravenser] by order of the chancellor.
Richard Whulton, late son of Thomas Whulton of the county of Suthampton, to William de Wykeham bishop of Winchester, his heirs and assigns. Grant and quitclaim of lands in Burgh Clere etc. (as above, p. 203). Dated 12 July 6 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster, 16 July.
June 27.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas until Michaelmas next in respect of their demand upon William Palmere clerk to answer for the issues of a messuage, 34 acres of land, 1 acre of meadow and 1 acre of wood in Elmedon late of John Launay, taken into the late king's hand by Roger Keterich his escheator in Essex, the keeping whereof and the issues the late king committed by a mainprise to the said clerk until it should be debated whether the premises ought to pertain to the late king or to him, so that he should answer etc. if the same should be adjudged to the king; as the plea is yet pending without debate before the king.
Membrane 29d.
July 18.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Cartere of Warton of Cambridgeshire, William Nevylle of Yorkshire and John Weston of Norffolk, in favour of John Freman of Fulmere at suit of Robert Stonhard for trespass.
July 5.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Cumberland. Order by mainprise of Thomas Clifford knight, William de Helton, John de Sadyngton, Thomas de Thornburgh, William de Soulleby, John de Kirkeby and Nicholas Scot to set free Richard Orfever, whom the king lately ordered the sheriff to bring before him at a set day past, with the cause wherefore he was taken, and all indictments concerning him which were with the sheriff; as upon view of the indictment it seems to the king's court that for the peace of the people of those parts the same ought to be sent again to Cumberland and there determined, for that many people are there indicted, and that the prisoner is replevisable. By C.
July 22.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Somerset. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Robert Bays clerk, William Goold, Walter Sharpe of Somerset and Thomas Glasyere of 'Fletstret' London, in favour of John Murye and John Hanam of Bristol at suit of the king for certain contempts; and order to set the defendants free if taken, or either of them.
The like to the sheriff of Bristol.
July 24.
Westminster.
To the abbot and convent of Selby. Order to take again letters patent under the common seal of their house made to Thomas Islep concerning a maintenance for life in the abbey to him granted by the late king for good service, and to make other letters to Thomas Brounflet clerk of accounts of the wardrobe of the king's household, writing again by the bearer what they will do at this request; as with assent of Thomas Islep the king has granted the same to the said clerk for his good service. By p.s. [2316.]
William Selyde, son and heir of John Selyde of Andevere co. Suthampton, to William Brampton 'stokfisshemonger' citizen of London, his heirs and assigns. Grant and quitclaim with warranty of all the lands, rents, reversions etc. in Andevere, Enham Kings, Enham Knights and Charleton which with Sir William Chestre clerk and William Sekynton 'stokfisshemonger' the said William Brampton had by feoffment of William Selyde. Witnesses: Sir William Walleworth knight, Walter Sibile, John Chircheman, John Southam, Richard Grate. Dated London, 20 July 6 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 July.
William Wightrynge of the hundred of Manewode co. Sussex to William de Haldene of Kent, his heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of a moiety of the advowson of Eghethorne church co. Kent, which fell to the grantor as one of the heirs of John de Boudon knight his uncle. Dated Tuesday after St. Dunstan 5 Richard II. Witnesses: Simon Monyn, Nicholas Monyn his son, William Loteriche, William Tydecombe, Edmund Eghethorne, John Neel.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 31 July this year.