Close Rolls, Edward III: December 1345

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 7, 1343-1346. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1904.

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'Close Rolls, Edward III: December 1345', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 7, 1343-1346, (London, 1904) pp. 676-677. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw3/vol7/pp676-677 [accessed 20 April 2024]

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December 1345

Dec. 20.
Westminster.
To the mayor and bailiffs of Dover. Order to permit brother William de la Ford of the Minorites, who is about to set out to Paris to stay upon his education in the schools there, to cross from that port with two fellowbrethren and two sergeants, his reasonable expenses in gold and other necessaries, provided that he take no sterlings, silver in plate, gold or silver vessels. By C.
Walter de Bradeweye, parson of Stretford Tony church, puts in his place John de Oulcotes to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 200l. made to him in chancery by Ralph de Brok, parson of Gosberkirk church.
Enrolment of grant by Richard de Berkyng and Michael de Cauxton, citizens of London, to Sir David de Wolloure and Sir Henry de Ingelby, clerks, of all the lands, rents, fees and services with their appurtenances, which they had in the town of Stifford of the gift of Henry Gernet, knight. Dated at Stifford, on Wednesday after St. Nicholas, 19 Edward III. Witnesses: Benedict de Ditton, David de Stifford, Ralph le Botiller, Henry de Stifford, Roger le Chapman, John Chikener of Stifford.
Memorandum that Richard and Michael came into chancery at Westminster on 16 December and acknowledged the preceding deed.
Membrane 1d.
Dec. 17.
Westminster.
Robert Hotot acknowledges that he owes to Master Simon de Islep 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Bedford.
Dec. 28.
Westminster.
To the abbot and convent of Leicester. Request to grant to Thomas de Roldeston, the king's clerk, such pension from that house as they are bound to give to one of the king's clerks by reason of the new creation of the abbot until they provide him with a suitable benefice. By p.s.
Dec. 21.
Reading.
John de Wyke, parson of Northluffenham church, diocese of Lincoln, acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Derby, citizen and skinner of London, 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Devon.
Enrolment of grant by Thomas de Malegraffe of co. Essex to David de Stifford of that county of a rent of 15l. to be received yearly of all his lands in Wokyndon septem foncium and Wokyndon Episcopi in that county. Witnesses: Benedict de Ditton, John Baudethon, William de Tendrynge, William atte Court, Ralph Asselyn, John Pource. Dated at Wokyndon septem foncium on Wednesday the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, 19 Edward III.
Memorandum that Thomas came into chancery on 23 December and acknowledged the preceding deed.
Enrolment of indenture testifying that whereas Thomas de Malegraffe of co. Essex, has granted to David de Stifford of that county, by deed, a rent of 15l. yearly, David grants that if Thomas made no enfeoffment or the demise of the lands which come to him by hereditary right after the death of Thomas de Malegraff his father in the towns of Wokyndon septem fontium and Wokyndon Episcopi, co. Essex, then the said deed shall be void, and Thomas grants that if he make such enfeoffment or demise then the deed shall remain in force. Dated at Wokyndon septem fontium on Thursday after the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, 19 Edward III.
Memorandum that both David and Thomas came into chancery on 23 December and acknowledges the preceding indenture.
Dec. 24.
Woodstock.
John de Clone acknowledges that he owes to Edward prince of Wales and to Peter de Gildesburgh, clerk, 14 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Salop.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Peter.
Dec. 4.
Rockingham.
To Humphrey de Hastang. Order to give credence to what Philip de Westm[onasterio], the king's clerk, whom the king is sending to him to tell him certain secret affairs, shall say to him, and to do his utmost in the expedition of those things. By C.