Close Rolls, Richard II: July 1386

Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 3, 1385-1389. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1921.

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'Close Rolls, Richard II: July 1386', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 3, 1385-1389, (London, 1921) pp. 247-253. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/ric2/vol3/pp247-253 [accessed 19 April 2024]

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July 1386

July 1.
Westminster.
Henry Bubwyth of Pontefract to Robert de Plesyngton knight. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
Martin Taverham to William Ermyn clerk, John Bataille, Robert Antoigne and Henry Englissh. Quitclaim of the manors of Creshale co. Essex, Grymston, Aspal and Debenham co. Suffolk, Asshele and Cotene co. Norhampton, Sythynge co. Norffolk, Westhalle and Fulbroke co. Oxford, Potton and Alricheseye co. Bedford, and all lands etc. in England which the said Martin and they had by feoffment of William de la Pole knight and of John de la Pole knight his son. Dated the feast of Processus and Martinianus 10 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 2 July.
Cicely Darleton in her widowhood to William Homewode of Westmeston. Gift and quitclaim of her estate or right in all the lands in Strete which she had by grant of John Pike citizen and 'irmonger' of London, executor of John Alboun citizen and 'ferrour' of London, the same having been extended and delivered to the said executor by virtue of a statute merchant made to John Alboun by John atte Gote; and general release of all actions, plaints and demands, real and personal, by reason of any right, title, contract or covenant. Witnesses: John de Scarle, John de Folkyngham clerks, Robert Oxenbregge, John Wakerynge. Dated 2 July 10 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 July.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l., made in chancery 3 July this year by Thomas Hemgrave and John Strange knights of Norffolk, Hervey Rokhawe 'goldsmyth' of London and Thomas de Weylonde of London 'draper' for Joan de Felton, that she shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Peter de Bekehalle of Wilby and John Cathevache otherwise called Mounteney.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 500l., made in chancery 29 June this year by John Bretoun of Norhamptonshire, John Herlyngton of Cambridgeshire, John Wynselowe of Norffolk and William Wyndham for Reynold Aleyn of London 'grossere,' that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to the prior of the house of the Salutation of St. Mary by London of the Carthusian order, his men or servants.
John Veyle of Bodeney co. Norffolk and Thomas Veyl of the same, nephews and coheirs of John de Gressyngham, to John Chercheman citizen of London and Emma his wife, their heirs and assigns. Gift, demise and quitclaim of the manor and advowson of Jekeburgh. Witnesses: John Gournay, Nicholas Wychyngham, Simon Baret, Robert Chircheman, Richard Grace, John Bodeney. Dated Jekeburgh, the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul 10 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 July.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 400l., made in chancery 3 July 10 Richard II by Richard de Kendale for himself and Lucy his wife, that they shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Elmede, his men or servants.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 200l., made in chancery 3 July by John Elmede, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Richard Kendale and Lucy his wife, their men or servants.
July 8.
Westminster.
Thomas Wauton of Basmeye and John Lorde of Collisden to John Stukeley of Wolley. Recognisance for 400 marks, to be levied etc. in Bedfordshire.
Cancelled on payment.
Mainprise body for body made 22 July this year by Reynold de Grele merchant of Genoa (Janua) for Amfreonus Pynell of Genoa, that he shall be ready day by day to stand to right touching what shall be laid against him on the king's behalf, and to do and receive what shall be by the council adjudged.
Aug. 8.
Oxford.
William Waweyn to John de Ravenser clerk, keeper of the hanaper of chancery. Recognisance for 50 marks, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
Cancelled on payment.
John bishop of Bangor, the dean and chapter to the king. Grant, for his devotion to the church of Bangor founded by the king and his forefathers, and for benefits received, that a mass of the Virgin Mary shall be celebrated there for ever, with the prayer Quesumus omnipotens deus ut famulus tuus Rex noster Ricardus qui in tua miseracione suscepit regni gubernacula etc., for the king's welfare during his life, and after his death for his soul and the souls of his forefathers and of the faithful departed, with the prayer Inclina domine aurem tuam etc. Dated Bangor, the feast of St. James the Apostle 1386.
Memorandum that on 6 August at Oseye by Oxford the bishop with his own hands delivered this writing to the king, acknowledging the same before him.
Memorandum that on 18 August the same was delivered to John Innocent clerk of the treasurer, to be kept in the treasury.
Membrane 49d.
John Bradfeld citizen and grocer of London to Sir Thomas Bradfelde clerk his brother, his heirs and assigns. Grant and quitclaim of all the lands, rents and services in Leesne and Earde co. Kent, sometime of John son of John Garton citizen and mercer of London, which they and John Chyngforde citizen and grocer of London lately had by feoffment of John Basse, Thomas Weylond, James Snow, Simon Ingerham and Geoffrey Bircham citizens of London of all those in Lesnes, Erhithe and Bixlee which they the said brothers had by feoffment of John Difford, Walter Potyn clerks, John Hadle, John Hothom, John Norwych and Thomas Evesham citizens of London; of the tenement in Southwerke in the parish of St. George with houses thereupon built which they had by gift of John Essex clerk and Robert Kyng of London 'chaundeller'; and of the two houses in the city of Roucestre which they and Walter Norhampton had by gift of John Marchall otherwise Ferrour of Rouchestre and Joan his wife. Witnesses: John Hadlee, John Cosyn, William Chichely, John Taddelowe, John Basse. Dated London, 3 February 9 Richard II.
John Bradfeld (as above) to Sir Thomas Bradfeld clerk his brother. Quitclaim of the messuage in the parish of St. Clement in the city of Rochester called the Hevene with garden adjacent between the city wall to the northward and St. Clements lane to the southward, which they and Walter Norhampton had by feoffment of John Marchal otherwise Ferrour of Roucestre and Joan his wife. Witnesses: John Hadelee, John Hoo, Fulk Horwode, John Tadelowe, John Cosyn. Dated (as the last).
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 4 July this year.
July 4.
Westminster.
Richard Kendale of Devon to John Elmede. Recognisance for 300l., to be levied etc. in Devon.
John Elmede to Richard de Kendale. Like recognisance for 300l.
July 6.
Westminster.
Hugh Freman of Motesfont to William de Glynton subdean of St. Mary Salisbury. Recognisance for 12l. 12s., to be levied etc. in the county of Suthampton.
Defeasance thereof, upon condition that the said Hugh pay 21s. at Michaelmas 1387, and so year by year until 6l. 6s. be paid.
Robert Kirchill of Lokerlay to the said William. Like recognisance for 22l.
Like defeasance, upon condition that the said William pay 36s. 8d. a year until 11l. be paid.
William de Glynton subdean of St. Mary Salisbury and John Gilbert of Bradeford to John de Popilton and John de Roderham clerks. Recognisance for 34l., to be levied etc. (as above).
Defeasance thereof, upon condition that the subdean and John Gilbert pay 7l. at Michaelmas aforesaid, 100s. at Michaelmas following, and 100s. at Michaelmas following.
Cancelled on payment.
Memorandum of an undertaking and promise under a pain of 500 marks, made in chancery 9 July 10 Richard II by John Colshille and Nicholas Bocher, both of Bermyngeham, that they shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Walter de Skirlawe bishop of Coventre and Lichefeld, his officers, ministers, men or servants, or to them of his household.
Richard Ryver of London 'copirsmyth' to John son of John Mewe. Quitclaim of all lands, rents and services in Estpekham, Woteryngbery, Tudele, Netlestede and Maydestan which ever were of the said Richard, or of Richard Wandisworth or Mabel who was his wife; and release to the said John, his heirs and executors, of all actions real and personal. Dated Tuesday after the Translation of St. Thomas 10 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 July.
July 9.
Westminster.
To Henry de Percy earl of Northumberland, Robert de Wilughby, John de Beaumont, Ralph de Cromwelle, Philip le Despenser, Roger de Fulthorp, William de Burgh and John Haghe, lately appointed, the said Roger, William or John Haghe being one, to make inquisition by men of Lincolnshire concerning all damages, grievances, oppressions, extortions, excesses, duresses etc. committed and attempted against the dean and chapter of St. Mary Lincoln contrary to the liberties, privileges and jurisdictions to them granted by the king's forefathers, by them enjoyed by custom of old time and otherwise, and concerning the withdrawal and disturbance of rents and of their rights, liberties etc. whatsoever. Writ of supersedeas until the quinzaine of Michaelmas next; as the king has true information by credible report that if further action should be taken touching the premises ruin to the burgesses and other lieges of the city of Lincoln would ensue, and other hurt, discord and disadvantage in divers parts of that county would arise, it is feared; and on behalf of the burgesses and lieges offer is made to the king that they are ready from time to time upon warning received to make answer before the king and council to the dean and chapter and others whatsoever who will make complaint or prosecute; and the king's will is that in the mean time the matter shall be heard before the council when time permits, and justice shall be done. By C.
Membrane 48d.
June 25.
Westminster.
John Chircheman citizen of London to John de Burton and Robert de Garton clerks. Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in the city of London.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by John de Burton.
Maud dame de Welles to John Chircheman citizen of London. Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in the city of London.
Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said Maud shall pay John de Burton and Robert de Garton 100 marks wherein he is bound for her by the first recognisance, saving him harmless.
Cancelled on payment.
Nicholas de Bonham to John de Waltham clerk, Thomas Hungerford knight, John de Chitterne clerk, John Goweyn and Thomas Bonham clerk, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Great Wychford and the advowson turn by turn, with lands, mills, liberties, neifs and all that goes with them, rents, services etc. Witnesses: John Leye, William Don, John Stabber, John Rogeres. Dated Great Wychford, Saturday the eve of Midsummer 10 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Wychford 9 July before the rector of Edyngdoun, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.
Nicholas de Bonham lord of Bonham to Sir John de Waltham clerk, Thomas Hungerford knight, Sir John de Chitterne clerk, John Goweyn and Sir Thomas Bonham rector of Babestoke, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Bonham, as in messuages, lands, rents, mills, reversions, wards, marriages, services, etc. Witnesses: John de Storton, William de Storton, Thomas Houghs. Dated Bonham (as the last).
Memorandum of acknowledgment (as the last).
July 18.
Westminster.
Ralph de Neville knight, Thomas Orgrave, Robert de Wycliffe and Thomas de Middelton clerks to Robert bishop of London, John de Waltham archdeacon of Richemund and Warin Walgrave. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that John lord Neville, for whom the said Ralph and others are bound, shall pay 500 marks at the day named.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said John and Warin.
Mainprise before the council, 24 July 10 Richard II, by Robert Parys for a barge of London called 'la Margarete,' Robert Daue for a ship of Bristol called 'le George' and William Punde for a ship called 'la Petre' of Hull, to answer to the king for goods to be delivered to the owners of the said barge and ships for their share of merchandise lately won at sea by the king's admirals and others in their company in the said barge and ships and in other vessels, in case hereafter it shall be adjudged that the same ought to pertain to the king.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 200l., made in chancery 19 July 10 Richard II by John Horwelle of Yorkshire, William Halle of Norffolk and John Assheburnham of London for John Elys chaplain, that he shall be in person before the council from time to time at the king's pleasure upon warning received to answer the king or any who will make complaint, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Master William Northwolde clerk archdeacon of Sudbury, Hugh de Gaudeby clerk, their servants or them of their households, that he shall not depart to any foreign parts, nor there make any suit or attempt which may tend to prejudice of the king or hurt of the people, nor send any man thither for that purpose, and for his good behaviour.
Memorandum of a mainprise body for body and under a pain of 500 marks, made the same day by John Stodeley, Peter de Kente, John de Yorke of London, John de Hastynges and John Salbury of Cheshire for David Seudo otherwise called David Vagham who is in the Flete prison, to have him day by day ready upon reasonable notice to answer before the king or council concerning what shall be laid before him.
John Michelle chaplain and Hamond Olney, feoffees with John vicar of Yng Seint Margarete and Richard Royle of John Garlykmonger citizen of London and Elizabeth his wife, to the said John Garlykmonger and Elizabeth, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the lands, rents and services in Essex which they had by such feoffment, whereof they and the other feoffees made a lease for life to John Garlykmonger and Elizabeth. Witnesses: Sir William Wawton the elder, Sir William Berland knights, Thomas Coggeshale, Edmund Pevereye, John Filliole. Dated Yng Jaberdlaundrey, 29 July 10 Richard II. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 30 July.
Aug. 1.
Westminster.
William Northorp of Lincolnshire to Andrew Neuport, John Walden, Richard Cliderowe and Thomas Haxey. Recognisance for 300l., to be levied etc. in Middlesex.
Membrane 47d.
Peter de Veel knight to the king, William bishop of London, John Stourton and John Wykynge, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of one acre of land, parcel of the manor of Norton Veel by Taunton co. Somerset lying in a field called 'Wiklonde' by the hedge on the east side, and the advowson of the church. Witnesses: Sir Thomas de Hungreford, Sir Peter Courteney, Sir Matthew Gurney, Sir Thomas Tryvet, Sir Thomas Fychet knights. Dated Norton Veel, 10 May 4 Richard II.
Peter de Veel knight to John Panes the elder and Thomas Bailly of Phelip Norton. Letter of attorney, appointing them to deliver to the king etc. (as above) seisin of one acre of land in 'Wiklonde,' parcel of the manor of Norton Veel, and the advowson of the church. Dated 10 May 4 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writing, 4 July this year.
Hugh Berde clerk and John Gust to the king, brother John Luscote prior of the house of the Salutation of the Mother of God near London of the Carthusian order and the convent, and to their successors. Quitclaim of one acre of land in 'Wyklonde,' parcel of the manor of Norton Veel, and the advowson of the church, all which the said Hugh and John Gust had by feoffment of Peter de Veel knight. Dated London, 4 June 9 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Hugh, 4 July this year.
July 5.
Westminster.
John Lufwyk and Nicholas Brakle to John de Burton clerk. Recognisance for 5l. 4s. 4d., to be levied etc. in Cambridgeshire.
Cancelled on payment.
The king to John Caproun of Colchestre. Lease for five years from Michaelmas next, by mainprise of William Appilton of Colchestre and John Brokat of Tendrynge of Essex, of the subsidy upon cloth for sale in Essex and Hertfordshire, rendering 40 marks a year, and taking a moiety of the forfeitures of cloths exposed for sale before being sealed with the seal appointed for the purpose; covenants (as above, p. 91), and covenant that if the subsidy be further let to farm, the said lessee shall have the preference for the sum that others will give. Dated Westminster, 4 July. French. By bill of the treasurer.
Like lease, mutatis mutandis, for three years from Michaelmas next to William Houghton of London draper, by mainprise of John Trayle knight of Bedefordshire and John Forde of Essex, of the subsidy in the city and suburbs of London and in Middlesex, within liberties and without, rendering 50 marks a year. Dated Westminster, 30 July. French. By bill of the treasurer.