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Petitions to the Pope 1342-1419. Originally published by Eyre and Spottiswoode, London, 1896.

'Volume XVIII: 8 Clement VI', in Petitions to the Pope 1342-1419, (London, 1896) pp. 176-197. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/no-series/petitions-to-pope/1342-1419/pp176-197 [accessed 25 April 2024]

8 Clement VI



	(f. 9.) Forty knights of the realm. They, with their followers, having determined to build a castle on the confines of Sprucia, in the country of the Saracens, namely of the king of Lithuania (in terra Sarracenorum videlicet regis de lecto), to fight against them and receive Christians, and having assigned certain possessions for its defence and for the maintenance of five chaplains, pray the pope to grant a plenary remission to those who, by next Christmas, give a month's pay of one soldier. Benefactors are to have a year and forty days. Villeneuve by Avignon, 2 Kal. Oct. (fn. 1) Also for a portable altar. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. Thomas de Wale, knight. On behalf of John Aleyn, rector of Wederynsete in the diocese of Norwich, for a canonry of Salisbury, with expectation of a prebend; notwithstanding that provision has been made to him of the like in London. Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 2 Kal. Oct.
	(f. 9d.) That a correction ma;y be made in a petition registered at f. 31 of the first book of the eighth year, namely, that ‘diocese’ be added after ‘Salisbury,’ and ‘t’ supplied in Shaftesbury, the petitioner's examination being remitted. Granted. n.d. This petition is registered in the first book of the eighth year, folio xxxi. [Vol. XIX.]
	(f. 11.) Walter de Wardelaw, M.A. who is ready to read his courses in theology. For the archdeaconry of Dunkeld, void by the death of Master Robert de Den; notwithstanding that he has a canonry and prebend of Glasgow and the church of Duncnach, value 10l. in the diocese of St. Andrews, which church he is ready to resign. Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 2 Kal. Oct
	(f. 16.) The same (as above). Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 9 Kal. Oct.
	Ibid. G. de Donzenaco. Whereas Reginald de Brian, now bishop elect of St. Davids, obtained papal provision of a richer prebend than that which he held in Salisbury, he prays for the canonry and prebend, void by resignation of the said Reginald, on behalf of John Garrigie, clerk, of the diocese of Rodez, skilled in the law, who is about to accompany Hugh Pelegrini; and notwithstanding that he has the vicarage of the churches of St. Michael and Torcy, in the diocese of Cahors. Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 2 Kal. Oct
1349.	(f. 25.) Queen Isabella, the duke of Cornwall, prince of Wales, and earl of Chester, the earl of Lancaster, and the earl of Warwick, founders of the monastery of St. Evroul, in the diocese of Lisieux. Signification that it was founded on certain churches and rents in England, from which, during the wars between France and England, the abbot and convent could receive nothing, and that on account of the mortality in those parts their lands remained uncultivated, so that their rents are lessened, their manors in Normandy have been burned, their goods devastated, and they are obliged, by a recent papal provision, to pay 1062 florins to the papal camera and sacred college. Pope Celestine appropriated to their house the churches of Turkeliston, Belegrava, and Biffelda, in the diocese of Lincoln, but as these churches were and are held by secular rectors the appropriation has had no effect. They therefore pray the pope to appropriate the said churches, or at least Turkeliston and Bisfelda, of their patronage. Granted for oue which they shall choose, the bishop's and archdeacon's rights being preserved. Avignon, 4 Non. Oct.
	(f. 26.) Roll of Confirmations and Elections; and the Confirmations of Benefices Accepted by Papal Authority
	(f. 26d.) For Henry de Pickochio, M.A. bachelor of civil and canon law, canon of Exeter. A prebend of the same, void by the death of Thomas de Bakingham. For Alan de Crophill, M.A. of the diocese of Lincoln, the parish church of Ketering. For Henry de Ulseby, canon of Southwell, a prebend of the same, void by [the death] of Robert de Wodehous. Granted. Avignon, 4 Non. Oct.
	(f. 27d.) Confirmation of Benefices given by authority of the ordinary;
	(f. 28d.) For Otto de Northwode, canon of Exeter, a prebend void by the death of Master Richard de Wydeslade. Granted. Avignon, 4 Non. Oct.
	(f. 34d.) Henry, earl of Lancaster. On behalf of his clerk, Roger de Burton, of the diocese of Coventry and Lichfield. For a canonry of York, with reservation of a prebend. Granted. Avignon, 4 Id. Oct.
	(f. 35.) Simon de Briselee, dean of Lichfield, canon and prebendary of Lincoln. For the deanery of Lincoln, void by the death of John, archbishop elect of Canterbury; notwithstanding that he has the church of Tunsted, and a canonry and prebend of Westbury; and for dispensation to hold the said benefices, and on resigning any of them, to accept others. Provision and dispensation are granted. Avignon. 6 Id. Oct
	Ibid. The same. That for seven years, while studying theology, canon or civil law, in an university, or going on pilgrimages, he may receive the fruits of his benefices. Granted for three years. Dated as above.
	(f. 36.) Andrew de Offord, D.C.L. brother of the late archbishop elect of Canterbury. For the provostship of Wells, void by the consecration of John, archbishop elect of Dublin. Granted. Avignon, 6 Id. Oct.
	Ibid. The same. For the canonry and prebend of Masham, in York, void by the consecration of Reginald, bishop elect of St. Davids. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. For the canonry and prebend of Beverley, void by the death of Richard de Feriby. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. For an extended dispensation, not only to retain Overy, in the diocese of Ely, and another benefice, but also to accept two, one of them being a cathedral dignity short of the episcopal. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Thomas le Moigne, brother of the said elect, and of himself, for the canonry and prebend of York, when void by Andrew's obtaining those held by Reginald, bishop elect of St. Davids; notwithstanding that he has the church of Hadeleye, in the diocese of Norwich, and a canonry and prebend of All Saints, Derby. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. Stephen de Brokesbourn, formerly secretary of the said elect. For a canonry and prebend of London; notwithstanding that he has the church of Hollingbourn, in the diocese of Canterbury, and a canonry and prebend of Lincoln. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. Robert de Morton, formerly secretary of the said elect. For a canonry and prebend of Wells; notwithstanding that he has the church of Newecherche, in the diocese of Canterbury. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 37.) Walter Morin, of the diocese of Hereford, M.A. For the church of Segefeld, in the diocese of Durham, void by the death of John de Whitechirche. Granted. Avignon, 5 Id. Oct.
	(f. 45d.) Richard Cleangre, S.T.P. For confirmation to him of the archdeaconry, and a canonry and prebend of St. Davids; notwithstanding that he has other benefices. Granted. Avignon, 3 Id. Oct.
	(f. 46.) William, archbishop of York. In consideration of the scarcity of priests, by reason of the pestilence and mortality in that province, that he or his suffragans may, in a single year, and, at any time, ordain clerks to all holy orders; and that he may give dispensation to forty clerks who are under age and illegitimate. Granted. Avignon, 4 Id. Oct.
	Ibid. The same. That he may create six or four notaries. Granted for four. Dated as above.
	(f. 47.) Peter de Gildesburgh, keeper of the lands of the prince of Wales. For the canonry and prebend of Lichfield void by the death of John de la Zouche. Granted. Avignon, 5 Id. Oct,
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of his nephew, Thomas de Gildesburgh, for the canonry and prebend of Lichfield void by the death of Thomas de Clopton. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of his kinsman, Roger de Shipbrok, for the canonry and prebend of Salisbury, void by the death of John de Vienna; notwithstanding that he has the church of Gropenhale. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of his kinsman, Thomas de Attebille, of Gildesburgh, for the canonry and prebend of Lichfield, void by the death of William de Apeltre; notwithstanding that he has the parish church of Ropeslee. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Thomas de Lexham, for the canonry and prebend of Beverley, void by the death of Richard de Feriby; reserving to him the grant of a benefice, in forma pauperum, in the gift of the arhbishop of Canterbury; notwithstanding that he expects a benefice in the gift of the prior and convent of Lewes. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of John son of Hugh de Hamerton, called ‘de Aldefeld,’ of the diocese of York, already dispensed on account of illegitimacy. For a dispensation that he may hold other benefices besides a canonry and prebend in the chapel of St. Mary and the Angels, York. Granted for three. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The prince of Wales, the baron of Staford, and Richard his brother. On behalf of Nicholas, aged eighteen, and John, aged sixteen, sons of Richard, for a dispensation that they may hold benefices with cure of souls. Granted to Nicholas. Dated as above.
	(f. 47d.) The same. On behalf of Matilda, daughter of the above Richard, and Thomas Dalden, for a dispensation to intermarry; the said Thomas, when in his tenth year, having been espoused to Katherine, Matilda's sister, in her ninth year, who died before she attained the age of eleven. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Robert Michel, of Flore, chaplain, for the perpetual vicarage of Ledbury, in the diocese of Hereford, formerly held by Richard Cleangre, archdeacon of St. Davids. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 48d.) Reginald Mannyng, of Chingelforde, canon regular of Holy Cross, Waltham, honorary papal chaplain. That the pope will order the abbot and convent to provide him with all things necessary; notwithstanding his honorary chaplaincy. Granted. Avignon, Id. Oct.
	(f. 50.) John, bishop of Worcester, the king's chancellor. On behalf of John de Chestrefeld, for the canonry and prebend of York void by the death of John Giffart, notwithstanding that he has the church of Flintham, in the diocese of York, and holds canonries and prebends, Durenford in the church of Salisbury, and in St. Stephen's Chapel, Westminster, Granted, Avignon, 16 Kal. Nov.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Master Robert de Askeby, of the canonry and prebend of Wells void by the death of John Giffart, notwithstanding that he has the church of Pageham, in the diocese of Chichester, and the canonry and prebend of Writlington with Fordington, in Salisbury. Granted, Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Richard de Thoresby, priest, for the canonry and prebend of Salisbury void by the death of John de Witechirche, notwithstanding that he has the church of Askeham, in the diocese of Norwich. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. For faculty to grant dispensations to six clerks under age, to hold one benefice apiece. Granted, if they are twenty years old. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. That he may ask and receive from the clergy of his city and diocese a moderate subsidy. Granted, Dated as above.
	(f. 50d.) The same. On behalf of John de Wynwik, for the canonry and prebend of Salisbury void by the death of John Giffart, notwithstanding that he has other benefices. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. John, bishop of Hereford. On behalf of Thomas de Trillek, licentiate in civil and canon law, for a canonry of Salisbury with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Eadberbery, in the diocese of Lincoln, and canonries and prebends of Wells, Hereford, and Wilton. Granted. Avignon, 17 Kal. Nov.
	Ibid. The same. That he may make provision of canonries and prebends to six clerks, who have more than four benefices. Granted for two for canonries and prebends in his own church, and for two others for benefices in his gift. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. That he may grant dispensations to six illegitimate clerks already dispensed as to hold one benefice apiece, to hold two or three more, and on resigning them to accept others. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. That he may grant dispensations to persons who contracted marriage, being related in the fourth degree, provided that they did so in ignorance. Granted for four person. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Robert de Tresk, skilled in the law, for the canonry and prebend of Chichester void by the death of Master Thomas Styne, to whom they were given on their voidance by the consecration of R. bishop of Durham; Master Thomas de Northwode, de facto, holding the prebend. Granted, Dated as above.
	(f. 51.) The same. For ratification of the provision made by him to Master Thomas Hakelut, of the chancellorship of Hereford, value 20l. void by the death of Master John de Dunnesbury. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Hugh de Stainctone, S.T.P. for a canonry and prebend of Lincoln with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he holds the church of Great Chart, in the diocese of Canterbury. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Master William de Hervyatone, D.C.L. for a like provision, in the church of Lincoln, notwithstanding that he has the church of Hambury by Wych, in the diocese of Worcester. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Master Philip Drym, skilled in the law, for a like provision in the church of Wells, notwithstanding that he has the church of Knyghtwyk, in the diocese of Worcester. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Andrew de Wermenstre, for a like provision, in the church of Chichester, notwithstanding that he has the church of Melles, in the diocese of Wells. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of John de Branketre, for reservation of a benefice, value, with cure of souls 30l. without 20l. in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of Worcester, notwithstanding that provision has been made to him of the church of Seggesbergh, in the diocese of Worcester, which is now occupied by another. Granted for the like number of marks. Dated as above.
	(f. 52.) Reginald, bishop elect of St. Davids. That he may be consecrated by any catholic archbishop or bishop (gratiam apostolice sedis obtinente). Granted. Avignon, 15 Kal. Nov.
	Ibid. The same. That he may exact a charitable subsidy from benefices and parsons of his city and diocese. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. That he may visit his cathedral church and diocese by deputy and receive procurations. Granted for one occasion. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. For faculty to make provision of canonries and prebends of St. Davids to six of his clerks who may have more than four benefices apiece. Granted for two. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. For faculty to make provision of benefices in his gift, other than in his church, to six of his clerks who have more than four benefices apiece. Granted for two. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. For power to grant dispensations to thirty clerks between twenty and twenty-five years of age, that they may accept a benefice apiece, with cure of souls. Granted for six, aged twenty. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. For faculty to grant dispensations to sixty illegitimate persons that they may be ordained and hold a benefice apiece. Granted for ten. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of John Seys, for reservation of a canonry and prebend of St. Davids, void by the consecration of the said bishop elect, notwithstanding that he is illegitimate, and that he may hold and exchange additional benefices. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of William de Doune, licentiate in civil law, for a canonry of Exeter, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding his illegitimacy; and also that he may hold additional benefices. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 52d.) The same On behalf of Gilbert David, of Teignmouth, in the diocese of Exeter, skilled in the law, for a benefice, value 40 marks with cure of souls, 30 without, in the gift of the bishop and chapter of Winchester. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of John Colste of the diocese of Exeter, for a benefice, value 30 marks with cure of souls, 20 without, in the gift of the bishop and chapter of Exeter. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. For faculty to create eight notaries public, an epidemic having killed off all that there were in his diocese. Granted for four. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of his dear friend and companion, Thomas de Bredon, B.C.L. from whom he has received many services and honours, for a dispensation to accept two benefices with cure of souls, notwithstanding that he has the church of Donynton, in the diocese of Salisbury. Granted, in consideration of his generosity. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Thomas David, of Teignmouth, for the canonry and prebend of Wells void by the death of John Giffard. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 53.) The king. On behalf of his clerk of the chamber, Robert de Burton, archdeacon of Winchester, for licence to hold an additional benefice, and to exchange the same. Granted. Id. Oct.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of the said Robert, for a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Winchester. Granted to the value of 40 marks. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Thomas Brembre, clerk of his secret seal, of the diocese of Norwich, for a canonry of York, with expectation of a prebend. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. That the pope will convert into a collation the confirmation made to William de Dalton, of the diocese of York, controller of the king's household, of the title that he had in the church of Houghton, in the gift of the bishop of Durham, which donation or presentation the king had recovered. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of David Wollour, keeper of the rolls of his chancery, rector of Hornsee, in the diocese of York, and canon and prebendary of Ripon, for a renewal, inasmuch as in the provision made to him of the above benefices there was no mention of the hospital of St. John, Ripon, untaxed on account of the smallness of its income, nor of the canonry and prebend of St. Carentoce, Exeter, taxed at 20s. Renewal of all the above is granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. Signification that when Adam de Derghougton, clerk of his chancery, obtained, by authority of the ordinary, the church of Somerby, in the diocese of Lincoln, value 10 marks, which had been resigned by John the son of John, who as he believed was unable conscientiously to hold it, and afterwards, in ignorance of an agreement, gave as compensation to the said John at the request of his friends a pension for life But afterwards suspecting that the said resignation had been made at the friend's request he withdrew the pension, which John remitted, receiving a fixed sum in compensation; and afterwards Adam exchanged the church for the moiety of Twenge, in the diocese of York, and subsequently obtained the church of Wikham, in the diocese of Canterbury. Petition is therefore made that he may be freed from the stain of simony and be granted a dispensation to hold the church of Wikham. Dispensation is granted, and fruits received remitted; but a sixth part is to be given to the subsidy against the Turks. Avignon, Id. Oct.
	(f. 53d.) The same. On behalf of Master Godfrey Fromond, of the diocese of Exeter, and doctor of medicine, physician to the king and queen, already dispensed on account of his illegitimacy as the son of a priest, for a dispensation to continue to hold the church of Dedyngton, in the diocese of Lincoln, and also other benefices. Granted for four. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of the said Godfrey, for a canonry of Salisbury with expectation of a prebend. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Richard de Norwyco, clerk of the king's secret seal, for a canonry of Wells, with expectation of a prebend; notwithstanding that he has the church of San dale, in the diocese of York. Granted. Dated, as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Robert, son of Thomas Rous, knight, warden of the tower of London, for a dispensation that he, being not yet nineteen years of age, may be promoted to a benefice with cure of souls. Granted, when he is twenty. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Thomas Mignon, the king's notary, for a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Westminster, value 40l. with cure of souls, 30l. without. Granted to the value of the some number of marks. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Richard Ecclesale, the king's cofferer, for a canonry of Lichfield, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Potton, in the diocese of Lincoln. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of John Tamworth, clerk of the king's house, for a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Ely, value 40l. with cure of souls, 30l. without. Granted to the value of the same number of marks. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of William de Lambhuth, clerk of the king's chapel, of the diocese of Winchester, for a canonry of Exeter, with expectation of a prebend; notwithstanding that he has a canonry and prebend in the royal free chapel of Bridgenorth, in the diocese of Coventry and Lichfield. Granted. Date as above.
	(f. 63.) G. Rogerii, dean of Bayeux. On behalf of William Kirkeby, of the diocese of Lincoln, for the canonry and prebend of Scarle, in Lincoln, void by the death of Thomas Crux, of the diocese of Exeter; notwithstanding that he has a perpetual vicarage. Granted. Avignon, 5 Kal. Nov.
	(f. 71d.) John Uppehulle, bachelor of canon and civil law. For the canonry and prebend of Exeter, void by the promotion of John de Sancto Paulo, archbishop elect of Dublin; notwithstanding that he has a canonry and prebend of Crediton, in the diocese of Exeter, and the church of Camelarton in that of Wells. Granted. Avignon, 3 Non. Nov.
	(f. 72d.) John de Bukyngham. For the deanery, canonry, and prebend of Lichfield, void by the promotion of Simon de Briselee, dean of Lincoln. Granted. Avignon, Non. Nov.
	(f. 73.) G. Rogerii, dean of Bayeux. On behalf of Roger Holm, of the diocese of Salisbury, for the canonry and prebend of York, void by the death of John Bouger; notwithstanding that he has other benefices. Granted. Avignon, Non. Nov.
	(f. 74d.) Hugh Pelegrini, D.C.L. For the church of Horncastle, in the diocese of Lincoln, value 50 marks, about to be void by the consecration of Simon Islep, archbishop elect of Canterbury; notwithstanding that Hugh has the treasurership of Lichfield, a canonry and prebend of Lincoln, a portion or prebend of Langecester, in the diocese of Durham, the church of Boxelee, in that of Canterbury, value 60 marks, which last he is prepared to resign, as soon as he obtains a dispensation to hold the said church; and for a dispensation to hold the said church together with the said treasurership. Granted, and the dispensation given. Avignon, Non. Nov.
	(f. 77d.) Nicholas de Hethe, canon of Salisbury. For the portion of the prebend of Ledbury, in the diocese of Hereford, about to be void by the consecration of John de Sancto Paulo, archbishop elect of Dublin. Granted. Avignon, 7 Id. Nov.
	(f. 79d.) Roll of Resignations:— Roger Holm. For the church of Undele, void by the resignation of James Beauford. Granted. Avignon, 6 Id. Nov.
	Ibid. James Beauford For the church of Elindon, in the diocese of Salisbury, void by the resignation of Roger Holm. Granted. Avignon, 6 Id. Nov.
	(f. 81.) Roll of Confirmations:— Collation made to John Coki, priest, of the perpetual vicarage of Dundenald, in the diocese of Glasgow. Granted. Avignon, G Id. Nov.
	(f. 82.) The count [Aymer VI.] of Valentinois and Diois. On behalf of Roger Holm, of the diocese of Salisbury, for the canonry and prebend of that church, void by the death of Robert de Worthe; notwithstanding that he has canonries and prebends of Lincoln, London, York, and Winchester, and the churches of Undele and Schipedham, in the dioceses of Lincoln and Norwich. Granted. Avignon, 3 Id. Nov.
	Ibid. Richard, archbishop of Armagh, primate of Ireland. On behalf of William de Napton, perpetual vicar of St. Nicholas, Dundalk, of his diocese, for the archdeaconry of Meath, about to be void by the consecration of William de Sancto Leodegario, bishop elect of that diocese. Granted. Avignon, 7 Id. Nov.
	Ibid. John de Harewell, B.C.L. For the archdeaconry and prebend of Exeter, void by the promotion of John de Sancto Paulo, archbishop elect of Dublin; and for a dispensation to hold the church of Whicheford, in the diocese of Worcester. Granted for both. Avignon, 7 Id, Nov.
	(f. 83d.) Roll of Confirmations:— Acceptance by Reginald de Bugwell, bachelor of civil and canon law, canon of Wells, of the prebend of St. Decumans, void by the death of John Giffard. Granted. Avignon, 6 Id. Nov.
	Ibid. Acceptance by Reginald de Bugwell, canon of Exeter, of the prebend of the said church, void by the death of John de Nassigton. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 84.) Acceptance by Thomas de Romeseye, of the canonry and prebend of Widdelond, in London, void by the death of Simon de Stratford. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. Election made of William de Pillemor to the deanery of Moray. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 85.) Richard de Wymundewold, D.C.L. advocate in the Roman court. On behalf of John de Stanton, of the diocese of Lichfield, for the church of Wydyhole, in the diocese of London, void by the resignation of Simon de Hareberwe. Granted. Avignon, 13 Kal. Dec.
	(f. 86d.) John bishop of Worcester. For faculty to appoint six clerks having two or more benefices apiece, to six benefices in his gift. Granted for those by full right in the bishop's gift, and not of another's patronage. Avignon, 11 Kal. Dec.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Ralph de Kelleby, for the church of Halgton, in the diocese of Durham, void by the death of John Giffart. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. For licence to grant dispensations to eighty illegitimate persons, so as to be ordained and hold a benefice apiece. Granted for twenty sons of laymen, and ten sons of priests, deacons, or sub-deacons. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. For faculty to create twelve notaries. Granted for four. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. For licence to Matthew de Assheton, rector of Shittlyndon, in the diocese of Lincoln, that he may receive the fruits of his benefices for seven years, while studying civil law in a, university. Granted for three years. Dated as above.
	(f. 87d.) Charles duke of Brittany. On behalf of Walter Gest, rector of Brad water, in the diocese of Chichester, already dispensed on account of illegitimacy, for the treasurership of Chichester, void by the death of Edmund de Arundell, and for dispensation to resign and exchange his benefices. Granted and dispensation given. Avignon, 13 Kal. Dec.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of the said Walter, for the canonry and prebend of Chichester, void by the death of Bernard Delfaw. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. Michael de Northburgh, D.C.L. and M.A. the king's envoy to the pope. For the canonry and prebend of York, about to be void by the consecration of John de Sancto Paulo, archbishop elect of Dublin; notwithstanding that he has the archdeaconry of Suffolk and other benefices without cure of souls. Granted. Avignon, 13 Kal. Dec.
	Ibid. The same. For the canonry and prebend of London, about to be void in like manner. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 89.) King Edward. Signification that in his palace of Westminster he built a chapel of the Blessed Virgin and St. Stephen, and founded a college consisting of a dean, twelve canons, and as many vicars, and other ministers; which foundation he prays the pope to confirm, together with incorporation of churches, liberties, and privileges. Granted. Avignon, 13 Kal. Dec.
	Ibid. The same. Signification that the dean and college, in order to avoid the indignation and keep the goodwill of the nobles, entertain daily in great numbers, at dinner and in other ways, those who come to the palace, and that their means are not sufficient to meet such expenses; he therefore prays the pope to direct the archbishop of Canterbury and the bishop of Winchester to appropriate to the said dean and college, benefices, with consent of the patrons, to the value of 200l. Granted to the value of 200 marks, in four benefices, of the patronage of laymen, or of the king, and not more than one benefice in each diocese. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. For faculty to the said archbishop and bishop to confirm ordinances concerning the dean, college, and ministers of the said chapel, and to make statutes. Granted, and the said prelates are to apply the faculty to all statutes made, or to be made during two years. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. For power to the said prelates to grant and approve indulgences. Granted, with the condition that all and each, in one year do not exceed seven years and seven quadragenæ; and that the indulgences to be confirmed are reasonable and not contrary to moderationem jurium. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. For approval of the indulgences granted to the said chapel. Granted if they be not contrary to moderationem jurium. Dated as above.
	(f. 89d.) The same. That the dean, canons, &c., and the chapel and college be exempt from all jurisdiction of patriarch, archbishop, bishop, archdeacon, &c. The dean is to have jurisdiction over the canons and clerks, and they are to be exempt from ordinary jurisdiction; but the dean is to receive cure of souls from the bishop, and is to be subject to him in all things relating to it. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. That the dean may have jurisdiction to correct the excesses of the canons, &c., and to minister sacraments. Granted in regard to the canons and clerks serving the said chapel. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. That the dean shall enjoy the fruits of his benefices while residing in the deanery. Granted. Dated as above. The king. Signification that he, Edward, prince of Wales, the earls of Lancaster and Warwick, and other earls, barons, and knights of the realm, twenty-four persons in all, have built in honour of God, St. George and Saint Edward, the free and royal chapel in Windsor castle, for twenty-four priests, of whom one is to be warden, and twenty-four poor knights, the king having been in that place born and baptized, that they founded, and some of them endowed it, and published statutes that the said nobles, chaplains, and poor knights on the feast of St. George every year should meet and hold a chapter for the correction and reform of whatever needed it. They therefore pray the pope to confirm the said constitution, endowment, and statutes. Let them be examined in the papal chancery and confirmed. Avignon, 13 Kal. Dec.
	(f. 90.) The same. That the said chapel and college shall be exempt from the jurisdiction of archbishop, bishop, and archdeacon. An answer will be given on the ordinance and report of the vice-chancellor. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. Whereas king Edward, the king's father, vowed to found a house of a hundred Friars Preachers in his manor of Langeleye, in which the king, wishing to keep his father's vow, maintains a certain number of friars at his expense, and built and founded a house of sisters of the said order near the town of Darteford, in the diocese of Rochester, in which two houses together are a hundred brethren and sisters; the king prays the pope to confirm the said foundation. Let the vice chancellor examine the whole and do what has to be done. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. For an indulgence to those penitents who either give or bequeath a notable subsidy to the chapels of the royal palace and Windsor castle, or who visit them at the feasts of the Assumption, St. Stephen, St. George, and St. Edward. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 91.) Andrew de Offord, D.C.L. … For reformation of the grant and dispensation made to him touching the provostship of Wells, that he may hold it together with the archdeaconry of Middlesex, and the church of Overe or other benefices. Granted. Avignon, 11 Kal. Dec.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Stephen de Brokesbourn, formerly secretary of the archbishop elect of Canterbury, his brother and co-executor, for the canonry and prebend of Wells, void by the death of John de Northwode. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of his chaplain, Roger de Barneburgh, for a benefice, value 40 marks with cure of souls, 30 without, in the gift of the archbishop and chapter of York. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 91d.) Reginald Mannyng, of Chingelford, canon regular of Holy Cross Waltham. For plenary remission at the hour of death to himself and nine others to be named by him. Granted. Avignon, 10 Kal. Dec.
	(f. 93.) Robert de Kildesby, proctor of the bishop of Tusculum. For the archdeaconry of Nottingham, with a canonry and prebend of York, void when the bishop obtained the treasurership of York; and for a dispensation to enable him to hold the church of Geytington and to resign the benefices and accept others. Granted, and dispensation given. Dated as above.
	(f. 99.) Whereas the late John de Glynton, master of the order of St. Gilbert of Sempringham, having resigned his office without leave of the pope, to whom the order is immediately subject, certain persons of the order appointed Robert de Navenby master of the same in derogation of the papal right. The pope is prayed to order the abbot of Leicester, the prior of St. Frideswide's, Oxford, and the archdeacon of Chester to enquire into the truth of the above statement, and to make provision in regard to a future master. Let enquiry be made in the papal chancery, and a report, but no provision made. Avignon, 6 Id. Dec.
	Roll Of Confirmations By Papal Authority. (f. 99d.) Acceptance by John Uppehulle, bachelor of canon and civil law, of a canonry and prebend of Crediton. Avignon, Non. Dec.
	Ibid. Acceptance by William Gavini, canon of London, of the prebend, void by the death of Winfred de Hastang. Dated as above.
	(f. 100d.) Peter de Didona, kinsman of the marshal of the Roman court, dean of Glasgow. On behalf of William de Grynaldo, M.A. and advanced in canon law, for the said deanery about to be void by Peters promotion to the deanery of St. Laurence on Seévre, in the diocese of Maillezais; notwithstanding that William has the church of Adel, in the diocese of St. Andrews, and a canonry of Aberdeen, with expectation of a prebend. Granted. Avignon, 6 Id. Dec.
	(f. 108.) William, bishop of Norwich. Signification that he gave the archdeaconry of Suffolk to Richard de Lyng, S.T.P., and that the archdeaconry was taken from him by a lay judge in the king's court, and that the archdeaconry of Norwich, void by the death of John Belengers, has been given by him to the said Richard, to whom he prays the pope to confirm it by reservation or otherwise; notwithstanding that the said Richard has the church of Redham in the same diocese. Granted. Avignon, 4 Id. Dec.
	(f. 110d.) The pope, motu proprio, makes provision to John de Parma, papal physician, of the canonry and prebend of Lincoln, void by the resignation of Hugolin de Addigeriis. Avignon, 19 Kal. Jan. The king. That the pope will change the sum assigned by him to the second supplication on the king's roll of petitions, and cancel the restriction as the number of benefices, their lay patronage, and diocese. [See above, f. 89.] Granted to the value of 200l. and to the number of six benefices, and without restriction of diocese and lay patronage, but each may give no more than one. [Marginal note.]—In the original there is no date.
	Ibid. The same. To allow the archbishop and bishop and others to transfer to the dean and college rights of patronage to the value of 200 marks and the power of granting alienations of their rights. Granted, but each can only transfer one, and if he transfers it in virtue of another permission he cannot do it in virtue of this. No date.
	Ibid. The same. That the pope will alter his reply to the seventh petition, and grant jurisdiction and exemption as is prayed, episcopal visitations and procurations excepted, the exemption only of the persons of the college and place being prayed for. Both dean and chapel may have it. No date.
	Ibid. The same. That the pope will ordain that the deanery be declared compatible with any dignity or benefice. Granted to the present dean and his successors. No date.
	(f. 112.) Simon archbishop elect of Canterbury. For the usual privileges, dispensations, and indults, namely, to choose his confessor, to celebrate mass before dawn, to visit his diocese non servato ordine, and receive procurations, to reconcile churches by deputy for five years, to reserve six benefices for his clerks, to dispense illegitimate clerks to number of thirty-five, to create twelve notaries, to give canonries and reserve prebends in churches of his city and diocese to clerks nominated by him, for faculty to himself and his suffragans to dispense twenty clerks under age to be ordained and hold a benefice apiece, there being a lack of parish priests on account of the epidemic, for faculty to cause men and women to be received as monks and nuns in the religious houses of his province, for letters conservatory for five years, for a copy of the letters in the register of Gregory IX. sealed with the bull of Gregory X. by which those who injure the archbishop in his possessions are subject to spiritual censure, and for confirmation of the same, for leave to exact a charitable subsidy from all beneficed clergy, regular and secular, of his diocese, and for licence to ten persons to choose their confessors, who shall give them plenary indulgence at the hour of death. Granted. Avignon, 2 Id. Dec.
	(f. 112d.) The same. On behalf of his kinsman, William de Wytleseye, M.A. and skilled in civil and canon law, for the canonry and prebend of Lincoln, held by the same archbishop elect; notwithstanding that he holds a canonry and prebend and the archdeaconry of Huntingdon. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same, On behalf of Master Michael de Northbourgh, M.A. and D.C.L. the king's envoy to the pope, for the canonry and prebend of Lincoln, about to be void by cession of the above Master William, archdeacon of Huntingdon. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of his kinsman, John de Haddon, for the church of Horncastle, in the diocese of Lincoln, now held by the archbishop, or, if provision of this church be already made to Hugh Pelegrini, treasurer of Lichfield, that provision be made to the said John of the church of Boxlee, in the diocese of Canterbury, now held by Hugh. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of his old companion, Master Henry de Chadesden, skilled in civil and canon law, for the canonry and prebend of Lichfield, now held by the archbishop. Granted.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of his kinsman, Master Thomas de Islep, B.C.L. for a canonry, with expectation of a prebend. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 113.) The same. On behalf of Master Roger de Dorlyng, for the archdeaconry of Stafford, void by the death of Master William de Appeltre. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 114.) Roger, bishop of Coventry and Lichfield. For an indult to grant dispensations to four persons under age between the years of eighteen and twenty-five to hold benefices with cure of souls. Granted for those over twenty. 2 Id. Dec.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of two of his clerks for canonries with expectation of prebends. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Master Richard Gernyngham, for confirmation of the collation of the archdeaconry made to him. Granted, if provision be not already made, but the pope believes that provision has been just made, at the instance of the archbishop of Canterbury. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Master Walter Kayron of Chilterne, canon of Gnoussale and prebendary of St. Laurence in the same, already dispensed on account of illegitimacy, for dispensation that he may hold three benefices, and exchange the same. Granted, Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of his nephew, Master Roger de Northburgh, for provision of a canonry, with expectation of the prebend of London; notwithstanding that he has the church of North Luffenham, in the diocese of Lincoln. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Master Robert Sulgrave, for the canonry and prebend of St. Chad's, Shrewsbury, value under 40s., void by the death of Master William Appeltre. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Master John de Gupton, of the diocese of Lichfield, S.C.L. for an indult in regard to his illegitimacy, and that he may be admitted to benefices. Granted for three, one having my cure of souls. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Sir John de Sybonham, priest, of the diocese of Norwich, for a benefice in the gift of the bishop and chapter of Ely, value 40 marks with cure of souls, 30 without. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of John de Wendlingburgh, of the diocese of Lincoln, for a benefice, value 40 marks, with cure of souls, in the gift of the prior and convent of Lewes. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 115.) John, prior, John, bishop elect, and the chapter of Worcester. On behalf of Richard de Wynferton and John de Salford, monks of Tewkesbury, and Robert de Dunclent for plenary remission at the hour of death. Granted. Avignon, 2 Id. Dec.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Master Thomas de Dunclent, B.C.L. his envoy to the pope, for a canonry and prebend of Salisbury; notwithstanding that he has other benefices. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of his kinsman, Sir Henry Colemon, for a benefice in the gift of the bishop and chapter of Worcester, value 40l. with cure of souls, 20l. without; notwithstanding that he has the church of Morton, which, on account of its small value, is untaxed. Granted to the value of the same number of marks. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Sir John de Oxonia, for a canonry of Chichester, with expectation of a prebend; notwithstanding that he has the church of St. Andrew, Worcester, which, on account of its small value, is untaxed. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 118d.) John, bishop of Worcester. On behalf of his clerks, namely:— David de Wollore, for a canonry of Lincoln, with expectation of a prebend. Thomas de Brayton, for the same at York. Edmund de Grimesby, for the same at Salisbury. Richard de Thoresby, for the same at Lichfield. William de Newenham, for the same at Wells. John de Codington, for the same at Southwell. Granted. Avignon, 9 Kal. Jan.
1350.	(f. 137d.) John de Thorp, of the diocese of York, in minor orders. For a canonry and prebend of Ripon, in the gift of the archbishop of York. Granted. Avignon, 3 Kal. Feb.
	(f. 148d.) Raymund Pelegrini, nuncio in England. On behalf of his nephew, Raymund de Sancto Claro, of the diocese of Cahors, for the canonry and prebend void by the death of Master Henry de Edenestowe; notwithstanding that he has other benefices. Granted. Avignon, Kal. Feb.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of William Crosse, for reservation of a canonry and prebend of Lincoln; notwithstanding that he has the church of Castelford, in the diocese of York. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 153.) John de Scapeya, S.T.P. prior of Rochester for sixteen years. He has freed the priory from burdens laid on it by his predecessors, has built the refectory, hospice, and vestibule of the church, has repaired the dormitory, infirmary, and cellars of the prior at great expense, and has added to the lands and rents of the church, obtaining a confirmation of the same from the king, he has inclosed the whole with a strong wall, and now, feeling it is he can do no more, prays for licence to resign the priory and have apportioned to him a yearly pension of 40l. to be paid at Michaelmas and Easter. Granted. Avignon, Kal. Feb.
	Ibid. The same. That he may enjoy the emoluments, rents, and profits of lands and tenements which his friends the prior, sub-prior, cellarer and sacristan shall give him, and that he may visit them, and live in the same place or elsewhere with a monk of the said church. Granted, Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. That he may have for his life the use of things given him by his friends, and acquired by himself, such as books, clothes, vessels, jewels, and leave them to the said church. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 153.) Walter Neel, citizen of London. For confirmation of the customs and liberties of the chapel of St. Peter's, Eselingham, within the limits of St. Andrew's parish, appropriated to the bishop of Rochester, held since the time of bishop Gundulph, and confirmed by his successor John, as obtained by the lords of Eselingham, and now held by the said Walter, lord of that place. Granted. Avignon, Kal. Feb.
	(f. 153d.) William de Clinton, earl of Huntingdon. Whereas he and his wife and family spend much time at his manor of Maystoke, which he built in an outlying place on the edge of the parish, in the diocese of Coventry and Lichfield, and cannot, except rarely and with danger, get to the church, the way to which lies through more than a league of wood, where the load is flooded in winter, that he may build a chapel in his manor and have chaplains who shall baptize the children of the lords of the manor and shall minister other sacraments to him, his wife and the lords and ladies of the manor, their households and guests, without prejudice of the parish church. Granted when he shall have founded and sufficiently endowed it. Avignon, Kal. Feb.
	Ibid. The same. For confirmation of the appropriation made by the bishop of Worcester, of the church of Yardeleye to the prior and convent of Maystoke, which priory the said earl [founded in his patrimony, he having the patronage of the said church. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of his land steward, Simon de Gainesburgh, for a dispensation to hold or exchange a benefice, together with the church of Bisshopeshampton, in the diocese of Worcester. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of ten of his clerks, being beneficed, for an indult that when engaged in his service they may be non-resident. Granted to six for three years. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of John de Roking, M.A. of the diocese of Canterbury, for a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of St. Augustine's. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 154.) William, bishop of Winchester. On behalf of his nephew Thomas de Edyndon, of the diocese of Salisbury, for the canonry and prebend of Salisbury void by the death of Robert de Worthe; notwithstanding that he has a canonry and prebend of Chichester. Granted. Avignon, Kal. Feb.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of Thomas de Enham, for the canonry and prebend of Wherewelle, in the diocese of Winchester, void by the death of John de Shaftesbury; notwithstanding that he has the church of Froyle, and has provision made to him of a canonry of Llandaff with expectation of a prebend, and of a benefice in the gilt of the bishop of Exeter, value 18 marks, of which he has not yet obtained possession. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. Henry, earl of Lancaster. That his treasurer, Henry de Walteran, may hold two benefices with cure of souls. Granted. Avignon, Kal. Feb.
	(f. 154d.) King Edward. On behalf of his kinsman, John de Lancastria, son. of Thomas earl of Lancaster, M.A. and scholar of theology, already dispensed on account of illegitimacy as the son of a married man and a spinster related in the third degree of kindred, and holding the church of Uxtaxather (Uttoxeter), in the diocese of Lichfield, for further dispensation that on resigning this he may obtain another benefice. Granted. Avignon, 4 Non. Feb.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of the same John, for a canonry and prebend of Lincoln. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 170.) John de Sancto Paulo, archbishop elect of Dublin. For the usual privileges and indults, namely, for a plenary absolution at the hour of death; for faculty to create six notaries; for power to dispense thirty persons of illegitimate birth so as to be ordained and hold one or more benefices apiece, and twenty under age so as to be ordained and hold a benefice apiece, and to dispense two clerks so as to hold more than two benefices with cure of souls. Granted. Avignon, 9 Kal. Jan.
	Ibid. The same. On behalf of William Roberti, for a canonry and prebend of Dublin; notwithstanding that he has the vicarage of ‘Loprato,’ in the diocese of Cahors. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 170d.) The same. On behalf of William de Sallowe, for the church of Yakeslee, in the diocese of Lincoln, void by the death of Richard de Tanfield; notwithstanding that provision has been made to him of the archdeaconry of Coventry and prebend of Longeden. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. The same. For dispensation to enjoy the fruits of his benefices until Michaelmas; for faculty to grant dispensation to religious at his table to eat meat; and for licence to exact a moderate subsidy from the clergy and people of his city and diocese. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 174d.) The pope motu proprio makes provision to Raymond Pelegrini, papal nuncio, of the archdeaconry of Surrey, void by the death of Richard Wachan; dispensing him so as to hold also the church of Corondale, in the diocese of Winchester. Avignon, 6 Kal. March.
	(f. 175.) Roll of Confirmations by Papal Authority. Acceptance by John son of the late William le Breustere of Eya, of the church of Redgrave, in the diocese of Norwich, void by the death of the last rector. Granted. Avignon, 5 Kal. March.
	Ibid. Acceptance by Roger de Kington of the archdeaconry of Salisbury, void by the death of Robert de Luffenan; and of the canonry and prebend held by James Hevent. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 178.) Roll of Confirmations by Authority of the Ordinary. Collation to John de Edindon, of the rectory of St. Nicholas, Portsmouth, void by the death of Edmund de Arundell. Granted. 5 Kal. March.
	Ibid. Collation to … de Helwell, son of Robert de Helwell, of the church of Misterton, in the diocese of York, void by the death of Thomas Sanpsan. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. Collation to John de Helwell, son of Robert de Helwell, of the canonry and prebend of Barneby in York, void by the death of Reginald de Donigton. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. Collation to Simon de Bekingham, of the precentorship of York, void by the death of Robert de Patrington. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 178d.) Collation to John Osanna, monk of St. Mary's, Montebourg, in the diocese of Coutances, of the priory of Appeldercombe in the diocese of Winchester, void by the death of the last prior. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 179d.) Collation to John Coky, of the vicarage of Doundonald, in the diocese of Glasgow, void by the death of the last rector. Granted Dated as above.
	(f. 6d.) Prior John, John bishop elect, and the chapter of Worcester. For appropriation to the priory of the church of Croppethorn, value 20l. in consideration of their expenses in the repair of the church and belfry, defence of their rights, and the death of their tenants in the epidemic; a perpetual vicar being appointed, and a fitting portion reserved to him Granted. Avignon, 7 Id. March.
	(f. 29.) Hugh Pelegrini, D.C.L. who replaced Raymund Pelegrini as nuncio in England. For the canonry and prebend of London, void by the death of Master Henry Desword. Granted. Avignon, 8 Id. Apr.
	(f. 39.) William de H[er]wynton, D.C.L. of the diocese of Worcester. For the canonry and prebend of Hereford, void by the promotion of Roger de Brynton to a richer prebend of the same church; notwithstanding that he holds other benefices. Granted. Avignon, 7 Id. Apr.
	Ibid. Otho de Northwode, nephew of the bishop of Exeter, bachelor of civil and canon law. Whereas he holds the archdeaconry of Exeter, canonries and prebends of Chichester, Walton [in] Bosham, St. Theth, St. Thomas the martyr, Glasney, and St. Mary Ottery, and is afraid of a general or special papal reservation, he prays the pope to confirm to him the above; notwithstanding that he holds a canonry and prebend of Exeter and Cotton, otherwise the portion so called in the castle of Exeter. Granted. Avignon, 6 Id. Apr.
	Ibid. John de Reynham, doctor of canon law. Whereas he holds the canonry and prebend of Exeter, formerly held by Paul Bray, and the archdeaconry of Barnstaple, formerly held by John de Nasyngton, and is afraid of a general or special papal reservation; he prays the pope to confirm to him the above, or to re-grant them to him; notwithstanding that he has the canonry and prebend of St. Carentoce in the diocese of Exeter. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. Nicholas Terrier, licentiate in civil law. Whereas he holds a canonry and prebend of Exeter, formerly held by John Petri, and is afraid of a general or special papal reservation, he prays the pope to confirm them to him. Granted. Dated as above.
	Ibid. Thomas de Trillek. On behalf of Roger de Brynton and seven others, for plenary remission in the hour of death. Granted. Avignon, 7 Id. Apr.
	Ibid. William de Navesby, rector of Ouston, in the diocese of Lincoln, value 40l. For the said church, since it has come to his hearing that on the resignation of it by Ralph de Gisburn called ‘Barbier,’ it was reserved by the pope on 5 May, in the second year of his pontificate he is prepared to pay 300 gold florins to the Holy Land subsidy. Granted. Avignon, 6 Id. Apr.
	(f. 44.) Thomas de Trillek. On behalf of Philip Grym, for a benefice, value 40l. or without cure of souls 30l. in the gift of the bishop and chapter of Winchester; notwithstanding that he has the church of Kinztewyk, in the diocese of Worcester, and a canonry of Wells, with expectation of a prebend. Granted. Avignon, 7 Id. Apr.
	(f. 67.) Thomas de Trillek, canon of Salisbury, with expectation of a prebend. For a grant of the chancellorship, which, together with the above, be obtained on the death of Elias de Sancto Albano; notwithstanding any papal reservation of the same. Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 8 Id. May.
	(f. 74.) Roll of Confirmations by Authority of the Ordinary. Collation made to John de Reynham, doctor of canon law, of the canonry and prebend of Exeter, held by Paul Bray, and of the archdeaconry of Barnstaple, held by John de Nassington. Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 8 Id. May. Collation made to Otho de Northwode, bachelor of civil and canon law, of the archdeaconry of Exeter, and canonries and prebends of Chichester, Walton in Bosham, St. Thethe, St. Thomas the martyr, Glasney, and St. Mary Ottery. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 76.) Collation made to John de Benyngton, of the church of Westminnes, in the diocese of Winchester. Granted. Dated as above. Collation made to John Haddon, of the canonry and prebend of Welton Bekhale, in Lincoln. Granted. Dated as above. Collation made to William de Witleseye, M.A. skilled in civil and canon law, of the canonry and prebend of Bedeford major, in Lincoln. Granted. Dated as above. Collation made to Adam de Houton, D.C.L. of the archdeaconry of Chichester. Granted. Dated as above. Collation made to William de Navesby of the canonry and prebend of Ukltone Grynkhall (Welton Brinkhall), in Lincoln. Granted. Dated as above. Collation made to Adam de Limbergh, of the canonry and prebend called ‘60s.’ in Lincoln. Granted. Dated as above. Collation made to William de Askeby, of the canonry and prebend of Cedeford (Bedford) minor in Lincoln. Granted. Dated as above. Collation made to William Gynewkill of the church of Surflete, in the diocese of Lincoln. Granted. Dated as above.
	(f. 77) Collation made to John de Gate of the treasurership of St. Patrick's, Dublin, and the prebend of Balymor in the same.
	(f. 79.) B. bishop of Sabina. On behalf of Guy de Monte Pesato, of the diocese of Agen, for the canonry and prebend of Lincoln, void by the resignation of Aymeric de Cusormo, of the diocese of Agen. Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 3 Id. May.
	(f. 86.) Roll of Confirmations by Papal Authority. Acceptance by William de Dalton of the preferment which the late Henry de Edenstowe had in the church of Lincoln. Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 8 Id. May. Acceptance by Nicholas Terrier of the canonry and prebend which John Petri had in the church of Exeter. Granted. Dated as above. Acceptance by Thomas David of Teynghemouth of the prebend which Master William de Crouthorne had in the church of Exeter. Granted. Dated as above.