Regesta 119: 1335-1335

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 119: 1335-1335', in Calendar of Papal Registers Relating To Great Britain and Ireland: Volume 2, 1305-1342, (London, 1895) pp. 515-523. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-papal-registers/brit-ie/vol2/pp515-523 [accessed 27 April 2024]

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Regesta, Vol. CXIX.

1 Benedict XII.

1335.
5 Id. Jan.
Avignon.
(f. 1.)
To the king. Announcing the election of the pope as successor of John XXII. and begging the king to watch over the liberty of the church, and the peace of the realm.
Ibid.
(f. 1d.)
To queen Philippa and to queen Isabella. The like.
Ibid.
(f. 4.)
To the archbishops of Armagh, York, and Canterbury. The like.
12 Kal. Mar.
Avignon.
(f. 24.)
To the archbishop of Canterbury. Commission to grant a dispensation to Roger Thorold and Felicia Pysingges to remain in the marriage which they have contracted, notwithstanding that they are related in the third and fourth degree of kindred, and to declare their offspring legitimate.
5 Id Jan.
Avignon.
(f. 33d.)
To Anibaldus, bishop of Tusculum. Grant of the prebend of Lincoln reserved to him by John XXII.
Concurrent mandate to the prior of Lenton, Peter de Mansavo, and two others named.
4 Id. Jan.
Avignon.
(f. 63.)
To Talairand, cardinal of St. Peter's ad Vincula. Provision of a canonry of Lincoln, with reservation of a prebend.
Concurrent mandate to three persons beneficed out of England.
4 Id. Jan.
Avignon.
(f. 98d.)
To Roger Trevikaus, of Sutton, of the diocese of Exeter. Reservation at the request of Matthew, cardinal of SS. John and Paul, whose clerk he is, of a benefice, value 20 marks with cure of souls, or 15 without, in the gift of the prior and convent of Plympton.
Concurrent mandate to the archdeacon of Norwich, the precentor of Exeter, and Roland de Scarampis.
2 Non. April.
Avignon.
(f. 133.)
To Peter, bishop of Palestrina. Faculty to absolve William, archbishop of York, and others from the sentences of excommunication issued against them at the instance of Peter, cardinal of St. Stephen's on the Cælian, on the account of the sequestration of the fruits of the treasurership of York.
2 Id. April.
Avignon.
(f. 142d.)
To Hugh de Saltu, skilled in the law. Provision of a canonry of Dublin, with reservation of a prebend; notwithstanding that he has the church of Kilhea, in the diocese of Meath, value 8l.
Concurrent mandate to the archbishop of Armagh, the bishop of Kildare, and Roland de Scarampis.
Id. May.
Avignon.
(f. 154d.)
To Garcias son of the late Arcinus de Galardo, knight. Provision of the canonry and prebend of York, void by the death of John Luterell; notwithstanding that he is litigating about certain secular priories in France.
Concurrent mandate to the abbot of St. Mary's, York, Raymund Pelegrini, canon of Wells, and another named.
2 Id. April.
Avignon.
(f. 163d.)
To Thomas Trevyer, M.A. of the diocese of Exeter; Reservation of a benefice, value 30 marks with cure of souls, or 20 without, in the gift of the abbess and convent of Shaftesbury.
Concurrent mandate to the archdeacons of Norwich and Exeter, and John de Norwode, canon of Lincoln.
Ibid. To William de Beverlaco, M.A. Reservation of a benefice of like value, in the gift of the provost of Beverley.
Concurrent mandate as above.
5 Id. Jan.
Avignon.
(f. 166.)
To John, cardinal of St. Theodore's. Reservation of a dignity or office in the church of York; he having had provision made to him by John XXII. on 2 Id. Aug. before the pope's coronation, with reservation of a prebend. The sacristy of the church, together with the chapel of St. Mary and the Angels, being void by the death of John Eusch, was accepted by the cardinal's proctor, but the archbishop gave it to his kinsman, Thomas de la Mare, between whom and the cardinal a question is pending before the pope.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Durham, and two others named.
2 Id. April.
Avignon.
(f. 168d.)
To John de Gotham, M.A. of the diocese of York. Reservation of a benefice, value 30 marks with cure of souls, of 20 without, in the gift of the prior and convent of Lenton.
Concurrent mandate to the archdeacons of Norwich and Exeter, and John de Norwode, canon of Lincoln.
Ibid.
(f. 169.)
To Master Richard Wachan, D.C.L. of the diocese of St. Davids. Reservation of a benefice, value 40 marks with cure of souls, or 25 without, in the gift of the prior and convent of Lewes.
Concurrent mandate as above.
Ibid. To John de Aldeborn, M.A. of the diocese of Salisbury Reservation of a benefice, value 30 marks with cure of souls, or 20 without, in the gift of the abbot and convent of Abingdon.
Concurrent mandate as above.
Ibid.
(f. 169d.)
To Hugh de Waynflet, M.A. of the diocese of Lincoln. Reservation of a benefice of like value, in the gift of the prior and convent of Spalding.
Concurrent mandate as above.
Ibid. To John de Tichemers, master of medicine and of arts, of the diocese of Lincoln. Reservation of a benefice of like value, in the gift of the abbot and convent of Peterborough.
Concurrent mandate as above.
Ibid.
(f. 170.)
To John de Abindonia, S.T.P. and M.A. Provision of a canonry of Salisbury, with reservation of a prebend.
Concurrent mandate as above.
Ibid.
(f. 170d.)
To John de Lunderthorp, S.T.P. and M.A. Provision of a canonry and prebend of Lichfield; notwithstanding that he has the church of Cottesmore, value 30 marks.
Concurrent mandate as above.
Ibid. To Hugh de Wyloughby, S.T.B. and M.A. Provision of a canonry and prebend of York; notwithstanding that he has the church of Rotington, in the diocese of Lichfield, value 50 marks.
Concurrent mandate as above.
Ibid.
(f. 182.)
To Henry de la Dale. Provision of a canonry and prebend of Lincoln; notwithstanding that he has the church of Wolfstanton, in the diocese of Lichfield, value 40 marks.
Concurrent mandate to the abbots of Barlinges and Peterborough, and another named.
Ibid.
(f. 187.)
To John de Knapetoft, M.A. of the diocese of Lincoln. Reservation of a benefice, value 20 marks with cure of souls, or 15 without, in the gift of the prior and convent of Launde; reservation of a benefice in the gift of the same, value 30 marks without cure of souls, or 20 without, having been made to him by John XXII, without effect.
Concurrent mandate to the the dean of Lincoln, the archdeacon of Norwich, and Master John de Northwode, canon of Lincoln. [Marginal note. Cancelled.]
Kal. July.
Avignon.
(f. 192.)
To Francis, son of Neapoleo Orsini (de fuliis Ursi) of Rome, knight. Provision, at the request of his uncle Neapoleo, cardinal of St. Adrian's, of king Edward, and of queen Philippa, of the canonry and treasurership of York, void by the death of Peter, cardinal of St. Stephen's on the Cælian, with reservation of a prebend; notwithstanding that he has a canonry and prebend of Lincoln, and other benefices out of England, which he is to resign.
Concurrent mandate to the bishops of Lincoln and Durham, and another named.
14 Kal. July.
Avignon.
(f. 196.)
To Master Ralph de Ingham, D.C.L. Provision, at the request of William, bishop of Sabina, of a canonry of Lincoln, with reservation of a prebend; notwithstanding that he has the church of Badyngham, in the diocese of Norwich.
Concurrent mandate to the dean of Lincoln and two others named.
8 Kal. July.
Avignon.
(f. 199.)
To the chapter of Armagh. Power to elect a dean, the deanery on its voidance by the promotion of David to that see having been reserved by John XXII. The reservation continued by the present pope is remitted in favour of the chapter.
Ibid.
(f. 207.)
To Anthony, son of the late Charles de Flisco, count Palatine and of Lavania. Provision, at the request of Luke, cardinal of St. Mary's in Via Lata, of a canonry of Lichfield, with reservation of a prebend; notwithstanding that he has a canonry and prebend of Lincoln, and other benefices out of England.
Concurrent mandate to the archbishop of Canterbury, Master Manuel de Flisco, canon of York, papal notary, and another named.
6 Id. June.
Avignon.
(f. 208d.)
To the bishop of Exeter. Mandate to grant a dispensation to Roger Slaka, of Ottery St. Mary, acolyte, who has been suspended for three months because he, when a boy, being deputed by the curate to read the Epistle at mass, did so, having the maniple on his arm. The three months being now elapsed, Roger is to be allowed to minister in his orders and be promoted and hold a benefice.
5 Non. July.
Avignon.
(f. 218d.)
To Talairand, cardinal of St. Peter's ad Vincula. Provision of the canonry of Lincoln, and prebend of Thame, void by the death of Peter, cardinal of St. Stephen's on the Cælian.
Concurrent mandate to three persons beneficed out of England.
5 Non. July.
Avignon.
(f. 219d.)
To John, bishop of Porto. Provision of the archdeaconry of Northampton, void by the death of Peter, cardinal of St. Stephen's on the Cælian, with reservation of a prebend.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Winchester, John de Podio Barzaco, canon of Lincoln, and another named.
2 Id. July.
Avignon.
(f. 245.)
To Thomas de Burgo, M.A. Provision of a canonry of Laon, with reservation of a prebend; notwithstanding that he has the church of Lega, in the diocese of Worcester, value 5½ marks.
Concurrent mandate to three persons beneficed out of England.
Non. Sept.
Pont de Sorgue.
(f. 283d.)
To Francis, son of Neapoleo Orsini, knight, treasurer of York. Indult to study law for two years in some university.
5 Kal. Sept.
Pont de Sorgue.
(f. 293.)
To John de Staneley, M.A. and bachelor of theology, of the diocese of York. Reservation of a benefice, value 40 marks, in the gift of the abbot and convent of Westminster.
Concurrent mandate to the prior of St. Frideswide's, Oxford, the archdeacon of Norwich, and John de Northwod, canon of Lincoln.
Ibid.
(f. 293d.)
To John de Vilers, M.A. and bachelor of theology, of the diocese of Lincoln. Reservation of a benefice of like value, in the gift of the prior of the Hospitallers in England.
Concurrent mandate as above.
Ibid. To Richard de Recteford, M.A. and bachelor of theology, of the diocese of York. Reservation of a benefice of like value, in the gift of the abbot and convent of St. Mary's, York.
Concurrent mandate as above.
Ibid.
(f. 294.)
To William de Bergeveny, M.A. and bachelor of theology, of the diocese of Llandaff. Reservation of a benefice of like value, in the gift of the abbot and convent of Evesham.
Ibid. To John de Aylesbury, vicar of St. Peter's in the East, Oxford, M.A. and bachelor of theology. Reservation of a benefice of like value, in the gift of the abbot and convent of Ramesey.
Concurrent mandate as above.
Ibid. To William de Hummelton, M.A. and bachelor of theology, of the diocese of York. Reservation of a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Wyteby.
Concurrent mandate as above.
2 Non. Sept.
Pont de Sorgue.
(f. 303d.)
To William de Naddale, master of theology and arts Provision of a canonry of Salisbury, with reservation of a prebend; notwithstanding that he has the church of Estwitten otherwise called ‘Wittenham Abbots,’ value 15 marks.
Concurrent mandate to the prior of St. Frideswide's, Oxford, the archdeacon of Norwich, and John de Northwode, canon of Lincoln.
5 Kal. Sept.
Pont de Sorgue.
(f. 309.)
To Richard de Kylvington, M.A. and bachelor of theology, of the diocese of York. Reservation of a benefice, value 40 marks, in the gift of the abbot and convent of St. Albans.
Concurrent mandate as above.
2 Kal. June.
Avignon.
(f. 326d.)
To William la Zouche, M.A. and B.C.L. Provision, at the request of the king, whose clerk he is, of a canonry of Southwell, with reservation of a prebend; notwithstanding that he has the church of Jakesle, in the diocese of Lincoln, and a canonry and prebend of Exeter, value together 45l.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Lincoln, Master William de Norwico, archdeacon of Norwich, and John de Ayleston, canon of Lincoln.
7 Id. Nov.
Avignon.
(f. 334d.)
To Master Manuel de Flisco, papal notary, the dean of Lincoln, and the archdeacon of Norwich, Mandate to make provision to Adam de Tavistock, already dispensed by John XXII. as the son of a sub-deacon, so as to hold a benefice, of a perpetual portion in the church of St. Gerend, of the diocese of Exeter, value 3½ marks, which he has resigned, in that he obtained it after he resigned another benefice.
Non. Sept.
Avignon.
(f. 337d.)
To John Petri, rector of Alwington, in the diocese of Exeter. Indult that his confessor shall give him plenary remission at the hour of death; with the usual safeguards.
8 Id. Nov.
Avignon.
(f. 338.)
To king Edward. Requesting him to order his justiciary and other ministers in Ireland to restore to the church of Ossory whatever has been taken from it since the bishop set out to the papal court. [Theiner, 269.]
Ibid. To the same. Requiring him to order his justiciary and other ministers in Ireland to give the help of the secular arm to the bishop of Ossory and the other prelates of that country against heretics. [Theiner, 269.]
2 Non. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 338d.)
To the prior of Wartre, and Denys Haverel, archdeacon of the East Riding, and Robert de Valons, canon of York. Mandate to have copies made of the register or consuetudinary of Lincoln and other instruments relating to the cause touching the visitation of canons and other ministers of that church, now pending before the pope, between Anthony Beck, papal chaplain, dean, and the chapter of the same, and to send the copies, under seal, to the pope.
15 Kal. Nov.
Avignon.
(f. 339.)
To the bishop of Exeter. Commission and mandate to grant a dispensation to Adam de Helugan, and Isabella, daughter of the late William de Tegrylla, to remain in the marriage which they have contracted, notwithstanding that they are related in the fourth degree of kindred, and to declare their offspring legitimate.
5 Kal. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 345d.)
To the bishop of Winchester. Mandate, at the request of Gaucelin, bishop of Albano, to confer the priory of St. Albinus de Rosato, in the diocese of Sarlat, on James Pelegrini, monk of St. Martial, in the diocese of Limoges.
4 Id. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 353d.)
To John Petri, D.C.L. Provision of a canonry of Exeter, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Alwington, value 10 marks, which he is to resign.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Lincoln, and the deans of Lincoln and Wells.
2 Non. Mar.
Avignon.
(f. 357.)
To Walter de Londoniis. On the promotion of Richard, dean of Wells, to the see of Durham, Walter, the king's confessor and almoner was, at his request, appointed to the deanery, notwithstanding that he had canonries and prebends of Lincoln and Salisbury, St. Paul's, and St. Martin's-le-Grand, London, and in the royal chapels of Bridgenorth and Hastings, and the church of Hareswell, in the diocese of Salisbury. The pope's predecessor, who made the appointment, willed that his letters touching Walter's expected preferment in Lincoln, and the processes, and whatever thereafter followed, should be annulled, but that those touching the canoury and prebend of Lincoln should remain in force, and that on obtaining the deanery he should resign the aforesaid church. John XXII. however, died before the bulls were attached to the letters. Now, at the king's request, the pope decrees that the appointment shall have the same force as if the letters had had the bulls attached, and annuls whatever has been attempted to the contrary. The canonry and prebend of Hastings is to be resigned.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of London, William de Norwico, papal chaplain, archdeacon of Norwich, and Richard de Feriby, canon of London.
8 Kal. Oct.
Avignon.
(f. 358.)
To the archbishop of Canterbury. Mandate, at the request of queen Philippa, to make provision to her principal chaplain, Simon de Northwode, rector of a moiety of Houghton Conquest, value 7 marks, of a canonry of Shaftesbury, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has also the prebend of Witinton, in the church of Hereford, value 7 marks 7s. and that provision was made to him by John XXII. of a canonry of Shaftesbury, with reservation of a prebend, which is now annulled.
2 Non. Nov.
Avignon.
(f. 359d.)
To Gaucelin, bishop of Albano, papal penitentiary. Mandate to absolve and enjoin a penance on William, son of John Digoun of Upottery, clerk in minor orders, who, when a man suspected of theft was taken and brought before the king's stewards in those parts, was induced, by the inquest of sworn men, to write at the steward's dictation. William, being but a simple boy, at first excused himself, but finally wrote the inquest, as instructed by the steward; whereupon the prisoner was sent to gaol and detained there until the gaol delivery, when the justices came; the prisoner then denied the contents of the said inquest, and on another being brought before other sworn men, was thereon convicted, condemned, and hung.
8 Id. Nov.
Avignon.
(f. 361.)
To the bishop of Ferns and Lismore and the dean of Waterford. Mandate to defend and assist the bishop of Ossory for two years against those prelates and nobles who occupy and hold property belonging to him and to his church, and to call in, if necessary, the aid of the secular arm.
7 Kal. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 365.)
To the patriarch of Grado, the abbot of Nuttele, in the diocese of Lincoln, and the archdeacon of Norwich. Mandate to obtain information touching the alleged acts done by John de Neusom, who, supported by the secular power, despoiled Gilbert de Bukinham, rector of Naylaston, in the diocese of Lincoln, of that church, and thrust himself into it. If this is so, John is to be cited before the pope within two months.
4 Id Sept.
Pont de Sorgue.
(f. 366.)
To John de Hewyssch. Provision of a canonry of Wells, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has an untaxed vicarage of slender value.
Concurrent mandate to the abbot of Glastonbury, the prior of Bath, and the archdeacon of Norwich.
10 Kal. Mar.
Avignon.
(f. 391d.)
To the bishop of St. Davids. Mandate to grant a dispensation to William Landou, illegitimate son of a married man, to be ordained and hold a benefice.
Ibid.
(f. 392.)
To the bishop of Salisbury. The like for Laurence Mey of Winterbourn, the illegitimate son of a married man.
Ibid.
(f. 393d.)
To the bishop of Dunkeld. The like for David called ‘Proctur,’ the illegitimate son of a married man.
5 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 394d.)
To the bishop of Hereford. The like for Thomas Walteri de Malmeshull Lacy, the illegitimate son of a married man.
4 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 394d.)
To the bishop of Lichfield. The like for Ralph Rogeri de Tabbelleye, the son of a priest.
10 Kal. Mar.
Avignon.
(f. 394d.)
To the bishop of Exeter. The like for Richard Noreys, the son of a priest.
4 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 395.)
To the archbishop of York. The like for John Kertolston, of illegitimate birth.
10 Kal. Mar.
Avignon.
(f. 395.)
To the same. The like for William Stutevil of Richmund.
11 Kal. Mar.
Avignon.
(f. 395d.)
To the bishop of Exeter. The like for Walter de Carswill.
4 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 396.)
To the bishop of Bath. The like for John de Pontenhulle, the son of a priest.
10 Kal. Mar.
Avignon.
(f. 396.)
To the bishop of Exeter. The like for John Chomberye, of illegitimate birth.
4 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 396.)
To the bishop of St. Davids. The like for John Cole of Castle Martin, the son of a priest.
Ibid.
(f. 397.)
To the bishop of Lincoln. The like for John Hakun of Spridlingthun, the illegitimate son of a married woman.