Regesta 54: 1307

Calendar of Papal Registers Relating To Great Britain and Ireland: Volume 2, 1305-1342. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1895.

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'Regesta 54: 1307', in Calendar of Papal Registers Relating To Great Britain and Ireland: Volume 2, 1305-1342, (London, 1895) pp. 22-32. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-papal-registers/brit-ie/vol2/pp22-32 [accessed 24 April 2024]

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Regesta, Vol. LIV.

3 Kal. April.
Fonscoopertus.
Saintes.
(f. 2d.)
To Richard de Averingues, archbishop elect of Dublin, now occupied in Aquitaine on the king's business. Prorogation for three months of the time when he has to present himself to the pope.
3 Kal. April.
Fonscoopertus.
(f. 3d.)
To Robert de Lingon, rector of Sutham, in the diocese of Lichfield, subdeacon. A question having been raised as to three portions of the benefice, and permission given him by the bishop to continue his studies for a year, licence is now given him to retain his church, provided he is ordained priest.
1307.
3 Kal. Mar.
Pessac.
(f. 12.)
To Margaret, queen of England. Renewal of the indult of non-residence given to eight of her clerks.
Ibid. To the same. Licence for five years to choose her confessor.
3 Kal. Mar.
pessac.
(f. 16d.)
To Imbert de Monte Martini, canon of Besançon. Indult to receive the income of his benefices during his absence from them in attendance on Margaret, queen of England.
Concurrent mandate to the abbot of Westminster, the prior of Lewes, and the treasurer of Besançon.
Id. May.
Poitiers.
(f. 17.)
To John de Aquablanca, papal chaplain, canon and dean of Hereford, and portionary of Deleydebuere. Indult to receive the income of those benefices for four years, while engaged in his studies or in attendance at the papal court, or in the service of Amedeus, count of Savoy, at whose instance, and with the cognisance of William, cardinal of St. Pudentiana's, whose chaplain he is, this licence is granted.
Concurrent mandate to the prior of Bermondsey, the archdeacon of Tarantaise, and the precentor of Bourges.
3 Kal. Mar.
Pessac.
(f. 20.)
To Odard de Monte Martini, canon of Besançon. Indult, at the request of queen Margaret, whose clerk he is, to receive the income of his benefices during his absence in attendance on her.
Concurrent mandate to the abbot of Westminster, the prior of Lewes, and the treasurer of Besançon.
3 Kal. Mar.
Pessac.
(f. 20d.)
The like to Ponsard de Monte Martini, canon of York; to Perrin de Monte Martini, canon of Chichester, and to John de Godelee, dean of Wells, queen Margaret's clerks.
5 Id. May.
Poitiers.
(f. 27.)
To John de Everdone, successively rector of Stokebasset, in the diocese of Lincoln, and dean of Wolverhampton. Re-appointment to the church of Brightwell, in the diocese of Salisbury, value together with the others 57l. he having received these benefices under the hope of obtaining a dispensation, with the temporary title of commendam; with dispensation to retain Stokebasset and Wolverhampton.
5 Id. May.
Poitiers.
(f. 27d.)
To the abbot and convent of Jervaulx. Appropriation of the parish church of Estwitton, it having been wrongly made by Gerard, bishop of Lausanne, then archdeacon of Richmond, and confirmed by Thomas, archbishop of York.
5 Id. May.
Poitiers.
(f. 28.)
To Ingelard de Varle, rector of Croppethorne, in the diocese of Worcester. Dispensation to retain that church, together with Gunton, in the diocese of Norwich, value together 40l. and to accept an additional benefice.
5 Id. May.
Poitiers.
(f. 28.)
To John de Ladoune, rector of Watton, in the diocese of Lincoln, value 23 marks. Licence to retain that church, he being in subdeacon's orders, and having received permission from John, bishop of Lincoln, to continue his studies for three years.
1307.
5 Id. May.
Poitiers.
(f. 28.)
To Thomas de Neusum, rector of Great Grantisdene, in the diocese of Lincoln, value 70 marks. Licence to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls.
2 Id. Mar.
Pessac.
(f. 28d.)
To the archbishop of York. Faculty to ordain monks of the monastery of Bardeney during the time of exemption granted to the same, John, bishop of Lincoln, having made difficulties about doing this.
5 Id. June.
Lugudiac, near
Poitiers.
(f. 35.)
To Peter de Abyton, provost of the church of Holyhead (Castri Cubii), value 24 marks, in the diocese of Bangor. Dispensation, at the request of Edward, prince of Wales, whose clerk he is, to hold the churches of Saham, value 40 marks, and of Steeple Morden, value 65 marks, and on his being ordained priest, to hold other benefices to the value of 100 marks, the cure of souls not being neglected.
5 Id. June.
Lugudiac.
(f. 35.)
To William de Haustade. Provision of the rectory of Enstone (Ennestan), in the diocese of Lincoln, value 40 marks, in the gift of the abbot and convent of Winchcombe, in the diocese of Worcester, which he has received with the title of commendam, and licence to him to retain the fruits of that benefice wrongfully received, and to retain also the church of Rolvenden, in the diocese of Canterbury.
12 Kal. July.
Lugudiac.
(f. 35.)
To the prior and convent of St. Mary's, Oseney. Appropriation of the church of Morton, in the diocese of Lincoln, of their patronage, value 10l. situated near the high road by which many clerks and needy persons come to the university of Oxford.
Kal. July.
Lugudiac.
(f. 35d.)
To Geoffrey de Bramton, rector of Mockynge, in the diocese of London, value 25 marks, already dispensed for illegitimacy, by Simon, bishop of Palestrina, papal nuncio. Dispensation to hold another benefice, value 60 marks.
3 Id. June.
Lugudiac or Lugusiac.
(f. 36.)
To John Maunsel, rector of the church of Croyndon, in the diocese of Winchester. Dispensation to retain it, and that of Brington, in the diocese of Lincoln, value together 100l. and also canonries and prebends of Lincoln and London which he has received without papal dispensation.
12 Kal. July.
Lugudiac.
(f. 36d.)
To Henry de Bradeham. Indult to visit his archdeaconry of Sudbury by deputy during four years.
Concurrent letters to the priors of Walsingham and St. Angelo de Prefolio, in the dioceses of Norwich and Spoleto, and to the archdeacon of Norfolk.
Ibid. To the same. Dispensation to hold one or two benefices, value 60 marks, besides his archdeaconry, to which no prebend, house, or manse is attached.
1307.
6 Id. July.
Poitiers.
(f. 37d.)
To Richard, precentor of Dublin. Appointment to that see, void by the death of Richard, and reserved to the pope, notwithstanding which the dean and chapter of St. Patrick, being divided, have elected, some Richard, and others Nicholas de Butiler.
Concurrent letters to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, and the dean and chapter of St. Patrick, to the clergy of the city and diocese of Dublin, to Edward, king of England, to the people of the city and diocese of Dublin, to the suffragans of the see, and to all subjects of the same. [Theiner, 175.]
5 Id. June.
Lugudiac.
(f. 38d.)
To Gilbert de Roubury, canon of Aukeland, in the diocese of Durham. Dispensation, at the king's request, whose clerk he is, to hold the parish churches of Staindrop, Shitlington, Laxfeld, Hendon, Cristelton, and Rock (Aka), in the dioceses of Durham, Lincoln, Norwich, London, Coventry, and Lichfield, and Hereford, he having been licensed to hold Staindrope, Shitlington, and Hendon, together with the canonry and prebend of Aukland, on resignation of the other benefices.
12 Kal. July.
Lugudiac.
(f. 38d.)
To John Sikelfot of Lewes, rector of Blatchington, value 20 marks, in the diocese of Chichester. Dispensation to retain it, and the chapel of Barthorp, and pensions of 2 marks from Castleacre, and 20s. from [Monkton] Farlegh, paid to him by the priors of those houses, and also one or two benefices, value 60 marks, the bishop of Chichester having given him a dispensation, when rector of St. John's, Lewes, in subdeacon's orders, and, on his resignation of that benefice, as rector of Blatchington, to pursue his studies for seven years.
8 Id. July.
Poitiers.
(f. 39.)
To the treasurer of Langres, and Ralph de Haricuria and Nicholas Boccacerca, canons of Paris and Veroli. Mandate to see that the loan of 1000 marks, which Robert, abbot of Bardeney, has been allowed to contract, to further his business at Rome, and of which he has received 550 marks, be paid in due time and place.
10 Kal. Aug.
Poitiers.
(f. 50.)
To Richard, archbishop elect of Dublin, who is engaged in the business of king Edward, and the prince of Wales. Licence to postpone his consecration for two years, and then, on leaving the Roman court, to receive it, together with the diaconate and priesthood from any two or three prelates he pleases. [Theiner, 176.]
8 Kal. Aug.
Poitiers.
(f. 50.)
To John de Averinghes. Provision, at the request of his uncle, John de Averinghes, knight, of the rectory of Castelheved, in the diocese of Durham, void by the death of John de Valetis.
Concurrent mandate to the archbishop of York, and two others named.
3 Non. Aug.
Poitiers.
(f. 50d.)
To Robert Bagot, canon of Dublin, and rector of the church of Altewych, in the diocese of Coventry and Lichfield, value 10 marks. Dispensation to receive an additional benefice, value 100s.
Ibid. To Richard, archbishop elect of Dublin. Faculty to retain for five years all his benefices, and to collate to them when he pleases at the end of that peried, the debts of the see being heavy, on account of its frequent voidance, and wars in which it has suffered. [Theiner, 175.]
6 Kal Aug.
Poitiers.
(f. 53d.)
To the abbot of Bardeney. Exemption of four clerks in his service from the jurisdiction of the bishop and chapter of Lincoln.
3 Non. Aug.
Poitiers.
(f. 54d.)
To William de Rodierd, treasurer of St. Patrick's, Dublin. Dispensation to hold also the church of Gropenhale, in the diocese of Coventry and Lichfield, value 10 marks, and, on resigning it, to accept another.
8 Id. Aug.
Poitiers.
(f. 62.)
To Walter, a Friar Preacher. Appointment to the see of Armagh, void by the death of John, at the apostolic see. He is to be consecrated by Nicholas, bishop of Ostia, and is to receive the pallium from Landulph, cardinal of St. Angelo's.
Concurrent letters to the dean and chapter of Armagh, to the clergy of the city and diocese, to all subjects of the see, to the suffragans of the province, and to Edward, king of England. [Theiner, 176.]
3 Kal. April.
Fonscoopertus.
(f. 67.)
To Henry de Leutegarshale, rector successively of Landivelok and of Peusey, in the diocese of Salisbury, value 50 marks. Dispensation, at the request of the prince of Wales, whose clerk he is, to hold one other benefice.
12 Kal. Sept.
Lugudiac.
(f. 67.)
To the bishop of Worcester. Faculty to license three clerks to hold one additional benefice apiece.
Ibid. To the same. Grant of the right to appoint and remove the sacristan of his cathedral, who is to render account to the bishop alone, and to have all episcopal officials received and lodged wherever they may go on business, notwithstanding any orders made by Richard, archbishop of Canterbury.
Ibid. To the same. Freedom from the obligation to provide with benefices clerks ordained by his predecessor G[odfrey], and other prelates, to the number of more than two thousand, notwithstanding the constitutions of Innocent III.
5 Non. May.
Poitiers.
(f. 67d.)
To John Botheby, rector successively of Goldesburg and of Riton, in the dioceses of York and Durham. Dispensation to hold those benefices, and on the resignation of either, to accept another.
3 Non. Aug.
Poitiers.
(f. 68.)
To William son of John de Sachillis, rector of a moiety of the church of Sadberge. He was dispensed on account of illegitimaey, and as subdeacon, and without title, rector of Hokesworth, value 10l. and also canon and prebendary of Beverley, and subsequently incumbent of Mirfeld, and of Patrington (about which last he has a suit), with the chapel of St. Nicholas. Dispensation to retain these benefices, and to enjoy their revenues hitherto wrongfully received.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Chichester, and the archdeacon of Nottingham, and the master of the schools (scolastico) of Angers.
Aug. 7.
Poitiers.
(f. 68d.)
To Reginald de Sancto Albano, rector of Wardoboys, in the diocese of Lincoln, value 24l. Confirmation of a dispensation granted him to hold that benefice, in addition to the churches of Ripton and Stokeslegh, in the dioceses of Lincoln and York, a canonry and prebend of Southwell, and a portion of Burton [Kirk], in the diocese of York, with one other benefice; no mention having been made of the canonry and prebend in the dispensation obtained from Thomas, archbishop of York, in virtue of a faculty granted to him by Boniface VIII.
4 Id. July.
Poitiers.
(f. 69.)
To John de Kirkeby, canon and prebendary of St. Chad's, Shrewsbury. Dispensation to hold a benefice in addition to the churches of Northmymines, Wigton, and Godshull, with certain chapels, in the dioceses of Lincoln, Carlisle, and Winchester, held under a former dispensation, to the total value of 100l.
4 Id. July.
Poitiers.
(f. 69.)
To Hugh de Breousa, rector of Penebrugge, value 40 marks, and penitentiary in Hereford cathedral, who was dispensed from illegitimacy, and sucessively incumbent of Chelton and Tadmartone, value 6 marks. Licence to hold the above-named church and office.
Non. Aug.
Poitiers.
(f. 69.)
To John de Sandale, subdeacon, chancellor of St. Patrick's, Dublin. Dispensation, at the request of the king, whose clerk he was, and of the prince of Wales, whose clerk he is, to put off being ordained priest for five years, and to hold the said undernamed benefices to the value of 200l. he having, without papal dispensation, held the churches of Stoke, Astone, and Rekynton, in the dioceses of Coventry, Lichfield, and York, and for seven years remained in minor orders.
Ibid. To the abbot and convent of Winchecombe. Appropriation of the church of Enstone, value 40 marks, in the diocese of Lincoln, to take effect on the resignation or death of the present rector; the church is to be served by a secular chaplain.
Concurrent mandate to the abbots of Evesham, Alcester, and Bardenay.
18 Kal. May.
Bonavallis.
(f. 75.)
To Adam de Eglesfeld, rector of Brighteston, in the diocese of Winchester. Dispensation, at the request of Leonard, bishop of Albano, whose chaplain he is, to hold also the church of Beverston, in the diocese of Worcester, value together 30l.
1307.
Kal. Sept.
Poitiers.
(f. 76.)
To Robert de Rectoforde. Dispensation, at the request of the king, whose clerk he is, to hold a portion in the church of St. George, Pontesbury, and the churches of [Nether] Dean, Ellesward, and West Retford, in the dioceses of Hereford, Lincoln, Ely, and York, value 60l. which he has held without papal dispensation, and without being ordained priest, those of Roppeledol and Assendon, in the dioceses of Lincoln and Exeter, having been resigned.
6 Kal. Mar.
Pessac.
(f. 76d.)
To Robert de Bardelbi, rector of the churches of Sandhurst, value 50 marks, and Dudington, value 30 marks, in the dioceses of Canterbury and Ely. Dispensation to retain those benefices, which he has hitherto held without papal dispensation.
16 Kal. Aug.
Poitiers.
(f. 76d.)
Cassation of all proceedings taken by the archbishop of Canterbury, the prior, convent, dean, and archdeacon of Chester, the abbots of St. Augustine's and Westminster, and Master Philip Martel, canon of Chichester, in the cause heard on appeal against the abbot of Bardeney, from the date of his starting for Rome, and revocation of the suit between him and the bishop of Lincoln to the apostolic see.
Concurrent mandates to the abbots of St. Augustine's, Canterbury, and Westminster, and to the archdeacon of Winchester.
3 Kal. April.
Fonscoopertus.
(f. 79.)
To the prior of Leominster, the archdeacon of Hereford, and the chancellor of Bath. Mandate to appoint, at the request of John de Folham, envoy of the king of England, his son Stephen to a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of St. Wenefride's, Shrewsbury, value 20 marks, Stephen being not ordained and under age.
Non. Sept.
Poitiers.
(f. 80d.)
To the archbishop and chancellor of York and the abbot of Westminster. Mandate to cite Walter de Beydewient, who has despoiled Francis, son of Peter Caietan, count of Caserta, nephew of Francis, cardinal of St. Mary's in Cosmedin, of the treasurership of York.
Ibid. To the same. Mandate to cite John Busce, who has despoiled the said Francis of a canonry and prebend of York.
3 Non. Aug.
Poitiers.
(f. 82.)
To Stephen, dean of Glasgow. Dispensation to retain the churches of Egliston, value 50 marks, and of Stow, value 18 marks, in the diocese of Lincoln, the deanery of Glasgow, which he has held without papal dispensation, and also a canonry and prebend of Dunkeld.
15 Kal. Sept.
Lugudiac, near
Poitiers.
(f. 82.)
To Thomas de Upton. Dispensation to hold the rectory of Adesham, value 80 marks, together with a canonry and prebend of Wingham, in the diocese of Canterbury.
1307.
15 Kal. Sept.
Poitiers.
(f. 82d.)
To Master William Chadelesinte, D.C.L. Dispensation to hold, besides the archdeaconry of Wilts and canonries and prebends of London and Lichfield, one other benefice to the value of 100l.
15 Kal. Sept.
Lugudiac.
(f. 82d.)
To Thomas de Heningham. Dispensation to hold, besides the rectory of Swanton, in the diocese of Norwich, two other benefices value 60l.
15 Kal. Sept.
Poitiers.
(f. 83.)
To Peter de Estona, who being dispensed on account of illegitimacy, obtained the rectory of Ecleshale, in the diocese of Worcester, which he resigned, and then that of Berneye, in the diocese of Norwich, without papal dispensation. Dispensation to retain the same, and on resigning it to accept another.
6 Kal. Nov.
Poitiers.
(f. 86.)
To Richard de Hoton, prior of Durham. Faculty to contract a loan of 700 marks to meet his expenses at the apostolic see.
10 Kal. Nov.
Poitiers.
(f. 93d.)
To Lewellin Abyenan, Cistercian monk of Whitland (Albalanda), in the diocese of St. Davids. Dispensation to him, as the son of a priest, to be promoted to any administration of his order.
15 Kal. June.
Poitiers.
(f. 95d.)
To William de Sancto Johanne. Reappointment, at the request of Thomas, cardinal of St. Sabina's, to the rectories of Warnford value 30 marks, and of Bangor, value 50 marks, in the dioceses of Winchester and Lichfield, which he obtained, being under age, not in holy orders, and not resident, as well as the canonry and prebend of Rammesbyri in Salisbury; with dispensation to retain the same.
Concurrent letter to the priors of Sherbourn and Selborne and the archdeacon of Winchester.
15 Kal. June.
Poitiers.
(f. 96.)
To John de Sutton, who was dispensed by the bishop of Lincoln so as to hold the rectory of Tinford for seven years while continuing his studies, without being ordained priest. Indult, at the request of Thomas, cardinal of St. Sabina's, whose kinsman he is, to retain the same for three years more on the same terms.
Concurrent letter to Masters William de Pikeringe, archdeacon of Nottingham, and John de Ros, and Giocelin de Kyrnington, canons of Hereford and Lincoln.
Id. Aug.
Poitiers.
(f. 99.)
To Walter, archbishop of Armagh. Faculty to contract a loan of 4000 florins to meet his expenses at the apostolic see.
10 Kal. Nov.
Poitiers.
(f. 100.)
To David de Launyan, Cistercian monk of Whitland (Albalanda), in the diocese of St. Davids. Dispensation, at the abbot's request, to fill any office short of that of abbot, notwithstanding that he is the son of a priest.
10 Kal. July.
Lugudiac.
(f. 103d.)
To William archbishop of York. Faculty to appoint two canons of York, and one of Ripon, Beverley, Southwell, and Quenden, and to provide them with prebends.
1307.
12 Kal. July.
Lugudiac.
(f. 103d.)
To Ralph, bishop of London. Faculty, in enlargement of a former faculty, to assign two canonries of London with prebends to persons already in possession of two or three benefices.
10 Kal. July.
Lugudiac.
(f. 103d.)
To William, archbishop of York. Faculty, for three years, to reconcile by deputy churches and cemeteries that have been violated.
8 Kal. Dec.
Poitiers.
(f. 104.)
To the abbot of St. Salvius, near Florence, Alan de Perusio, prior of St. Angelo de Prefolio, in the diocese of Spoleto, and the archdeacon of Alvise, in the diocese of Saintes. Mandate to warn the prior and chapter of Durham to repay the sum of 700 marks sterling, borrowed by Richard, prior of Durham, from Gerard Hugonis, merchant of Florence, acting for the firm of Avogadi, of that city.
6 Id. Nov.
Poitiers.
(f. 105d.)
To Peter Poleyn of Worldem, or Woldem, rector of Gussage St. Michael, in the diocese of Salisbury. Dispensation to hold an additional benefice value 36 marks.
Ibid. To Ingram de Farnhem, rector of Notthelingen, in the diocese of Winchester. Dispensation to hold an additional benefice value 36 marks.
Ibid. To John Golde of Warham, rector of Portlond, in the diocese of Salisbury Indult to hold an additional benefice, value 36 marks, notwithstanding that he has the tithe of the demesne of Alfington, in the said diocese, value 20s.
Ibid.
(f. 106.)
To William de Stanforde, rector of Westmeon, in the diocese of Winchester. Dispensation to hold an additional benefice, value 36 marks.
3 Non. Nov.
Poitiers.
(f. 108.)
To Duncan, earl of Fife, and Mary de Monte Hermeri, the king's niece. Dispensation, at the king of England's request, to intermarry, they being related in the fourth degree of kindred; the marriage is to be contracted as a confirmation of the peace made between the English and the Scots. [Theiner, 177.]
Non. Oct.
Cressy.
(f. 118.)
To the bishop of Lincoln. Mandate to license the Carmelite prior and brethren of Boston (de Sancto Botulpho), to transfer themselves to the place in the same parish given to them by William de Ros.
9 Kal. July.
Lugudiac.
(f. 118.)
To the Carmelite prior and friars in Kingston-on-Hull. Licence, at the king's request, for them to transfer themselves to another spot in the same parish given to them by the said king, and for a bishop, at their request, to bless and lay the first stone of the new buildings.
2 Non. Oct.
Cressy.
(f. 119d.)
To William de Paston, rector of Sutton, in the diocese of Chichester, value 30 marks. Dispensation to hold also Peterworden, value 70 marks, which he has hitherto held without papal dispensation.
1307.
8 Id. Sept.
Poitiers.
(f. 139.)
To Raymond de Pinibus, canon of Bordeaux. Indult to enjoy for three years, being non-resident, the income of his prebends in Lincoln and Southwell, and of the church of Orpington, in the diocese of Rochester, as well as of other benefices not in England.
Concurrent mandate to the abbot of St. Fremerius, in the diocese of Bazas, and two others named.
8 Id. Sept.
Poitiers.
(f. 140.)
To Raymond de Pinibus, canon of Bordeaux. Absolution from the sentence of excommunication incurred for having, for fear of offending the king of England, made over to him a subsidy from the revenues of the prebend of Southwell, to which he had been collated by the said king.

Curial Letters.

1306.
4 Kal. Dec.
Villandrade.
(f. 145.)
To Peter, bishop of Sabina, nuncio to England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Power to appoint to benefices void and lapsed to the apostolic see.
Ibid. To the same. Faculty to receive resignations of benefices from thirty persons who wish to make exchanges.
Ibid. To the same. Power to confer benefices vacant by the death or resignation of his chaplains.
Ibid. To the same. Faculty to hear confessions, or depute others to do so, to give absolution, and to dispense in cases of irregularity, even if reserved, provided they are not of the gravest.
Ibid. To the same. Faculty to visit with ecclesiastical censures all who hinder him in carrying out his mission.
Ibid.
(f. 146.)
To the same. Faculty to confer the office of notary public on four persons.
Ibid. To the same. Power to dispose by will of his personal property.
Ibid. To the same. Faculty to grant relaxation of one year and a hundred days of enjoined penance, when preaching himself, or on the occasion of a sermon in his presence, and of a hundred days on his laying the first stone of a church.
8 Id. July.
Poitiers.
(f. 148d.)
To William Testa and Amaneuus de Lebreto. Receipt for a sum of 18,000 florins collected in England and brought to Poitiers by Master Arnold Darinha.
6 Id. July.
Poitiers.
(f. 148d.)
To Amaneuus de Lebreto. Mandate to depute fit persons to receive monies from the collectors in England and elsewhere and to send an exact account to the papal camera.
3 Non. Oct.
Cressy.
(f. 151d.)
Reservation to the apostolic see of the provision to the see of Worcester, void by the death of bishop Walter, at Amiens.

From a fragment in the Vatican Library.

1307.
Aug. 26.
Poitiers.
(f. 107d.)
Mandate for the sequestration of the goods of the Ricciardi and their fellows, merchants of Lucca, who are in debt to the Roman Church; two members of the firm, Adiutus Rubeipili, and Vannus his son, are said to hold much property in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
Ibid.
(No date.)
(Imperf.)
Mandate for inquisition to be made into the affairs of the Ricciardi of Lucca, and the Bonsignori of Siena, who, before their failure, held large sums of money collected in countries subject to Edward, king of England.