Close Rolls, Edward III: October 1348

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 8, 1346-1349. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1905.

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'Close Rolls, Edward III: October 1348', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 8, 1346-1349, (London, 1905) pp. 588-596. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw3/vol8/pp588-596 [accessed 19 April 2024]

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October 1348

Oct. 5.
Mortlake.
Adam de Neubold, parson of Northbury church, co. Stafford, acknowledges that he owes to John de Bosevill 26l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Derby.
Oct. 6.
Westminster.
John Darcy of Knayth acknowledges that he owes to William de Clynton, earl of Huntyngdon, 130 marks; to be levied etc. in co. Lincoln.
The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by John de Tilteye, the earl's attorney.
Oct. 8.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Kent. Order, upon sight of these presents, to cause proclamation to be made that all men at arms, armed men, hobelers and archers who wish to set out to parts beyond the sea in the king's service at his wages shall be at Sandwich on Sunday before SS. Simon and Jude next, furnished with suitable arms, ready to set out as aforesaid, notifying them that the king will cause their wages to be paid promptly. By K.
[Fœdera.]
The like to the sheriffs of twenty-seven other counties and to the sheriffs of London. [Ibid.]
Sept. 21.
Westminster.
Hugh del Spicerie is sent to the abbot and convent of St. James near Northampton to receive such maintenance in that house for life as John Dunstall, messager, deceased, had there at the late king's request.
By p.s. [19754.]
Oct. 10.
Westminster.
William de Bohun, earl of Northampton, acknowledges that he owes to William de Clynton, earl of Huntyngdon, 200 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
Cancelled on payment—Seintpol.
Oct. 14.
Westminster.
Brother William, abbot of King's Beaulieu, acknowledges for himself and convent that they owe to Thomas son of Henry Dolsaly, citizen of London, 400l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Southampton.
Cancelled on payment.
Enrolment of grant by John de Mustiers, knight, to Sir Thomas de Sibethorp, parson of Bekyngham church, of 9d. rent in Sibethorp called 'wardefee,' to be received, to wit, 6d. of rent of Isabel late the wife of Robert de Scridelyngton of Sibethorp and Robert son of Robert de Scridelyngton of Sibethorp, parson of Skeldynghop church, and Robert son of the said Robert de Scridelyngton and Isabel his wife and their tenants in Sibethorp, 1d. rent of William Alisaundre of Sibethorp and his tenants in that town, 1d. rent of Robert atte Grene of Sibethorp and his tenants in that town and 1d. rent of Henry Elys of Sibethorp and his tenants in that town, and every other rent which he holds there. Witnesses: Sir Geoffrey de Staunton, knight, John de Shelton, John de Bedewynd, William son of Geoffrey, Thomas Peronel.
Memorandum that John de Mustiers came into chancery at Westminster on 14 October and acknowledged the preceding charter.
Oct. 16.
Westminster.
William de Rothewell, parson of Potterspiry church, diocese of Lincoln, acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Thoresby, clerk, 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Northampton.
Oct. 15.
Westminster.
John de Frenyngham acknowledges that he owes to Henry del Strete of London 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
Cancelled on payment.
Sept. 21.
Westminster.
William de Bodrigan, knight, Henry de Trethewy and Walter de Kent acknowledge that they owe to John de Sancto Paulo, archdeacon of Cornwall, 25l. 6s.; to be levied etc. in co. Cornwall.
Oct. 16.
Westminster.
Walter Mondevill and Philip Mondevill acknowledge that they owe to John Blaunche 50 marks; to be levied etc. in the city of London.
Oct. 15.
Westminster.
To the collectors in co. Norfolk of the aid for making the king's eldest son a knight. Order to supersede the demand for that aid made upon Thomas de Brembre, the king's clerk, by reason of the lands which belonged to Thomas atte Gannok, deceased, in that county, in the king's hands by reason of certain debts in which Thomas atte Gannok was bound to him, as the king lately committed the custody of those lands to his said clerk to hold until he should be fully satisfied for those debts, for rendering the extent thereof yearly at the exchequer. By C.
Oct. 16.
Westminster.
John de Astwyk acknowledges that he owes to Roger de London of Coventry 600l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
Enrolment of general release by Michael Uda to Sir Robert de Maunesfeld, vicar of the church of St. Uny, Lauant. Dated at Lauant on 6 November, 20 Edward III.
Oct. 20.
Westminster.
Thomas de Ryngestede acknowledges that he owes to William de Newenham, clerk, 30l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
Cancelled on payment.
Oct. 22.
Westminster.
Thomas de Boys of Halberton acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Thoresby, clerk, 5 marks; to be levied etc. in co. Devon.
Cancelled on payment.
William de Clynton, earl of Huntingdon, puts in his place John de Tilteye to prosecute the execution of a recogisance for 86l. 13s. 4d. made to him in chancery by John Darcy of Knayth.
Membrane 17d.
Sept. 15.
Westminster.
To Alfonso, king of Castile, Leon, Toledo, Galicia, Seville, Cordova, Marcia, Jaen, Algarves and Algeziras and lord of the county of Molina. The king sent his daughter Joan to Bordeaux to be taken thence to Spain to be married to Peter, Alfonso's eldest son, and although all the matters concerning this alliance and the dowry were agreed upon between the envoys, yet the king's daughter has been taken away from him by death, and although the king cannot therefore complete this marriage alliance, yet he requests Alfonso to renew the friendship between their royal houses, and to write back his pleasure. [Fœdera.]
To the infant. The like request to renew the alliance between their houses. [Ibid.]
Oct. 12.
Westminster.
To the queen of Castile. Request to use her influence with her husband for the renewal of the said alliance. [Ibid.]
Oct. 17.
Westminster.
Robert Burghcher, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Whelton 50l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
Cancelled on payment.
Thomas de Whelton acknowledges that he owes to Robert Burghcher, knight, 200l.; to be levied etc. in co. Sussex.
Cancelled on payment.
Oct. 20.
Westminster.
Thomas son of Bartholomew de Honylane of Enefeld acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Sibethorp, parson of Bekyngham church, 20l.; to be levied etc. in co. Middlesex.
Enrolment of deed testifying that whereas Thomas son of Bartholomew de Honylane of Enefeld made the preceding recognisance for 20l. to Thomas de Sibethorp, parson of Bekyngham church, to be paid at Christmas, Thomas de Sibethorpe has granted that if Thomas son of Bartholomew pay to him or to Sir William de Emeldon or to Sir John de Pokelyngton, executors of the will of Sir Thomas de Baumburgh, or to their attorneys 20s. a month from Easter next in the church of the Carmelite friars at London, between the first and the ninth hours, and 20s. in a month from Michaelmas following, and so yearly until the 20l. are fully paid, then the recognisance shall be null, but if not it shall remain in force. Dated at London on 21 October.
Memorandum that Thomas de Sibethorp and Thomas son of Bartholomew came into chancery at Westminster on 20 October and acknowledged the preceding deed.
Oct. 20.
Westminster.
Roger de Bello Campo, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Peter de Grandissono, knight, 200 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Oxford.
Cancelled on payment.
Enrolment of bond by Robert de Eglesfeld, clerk, for the salvation of his soul and of his kinsmen and benefactors to the provost and scholars of the queen's hall, Oxford, the chaplains of the chapel there and the poor boys of the alms of that hall for the increment of the alms and for the amelioration of their maintenance and that of the ministers serving there, in 40l. to buy food and fuel, to remain for this purpose and for no other in the custody of the treasurer and chamberlain of the hall, to be paid to them, to wit, 10 marks at Oxford in that hall at Martinmas next, 10 marks at Whitsuntide following, and so yearly until the 40l. are fully paid, for which payment he binds himself to the said provost, scholars, chaplains and poor boys in 500l. as a penalty, to be paid 50l. at Martinmas after his death, 50l. at Whitsuntide and so yearly until the 500l. are fully paid. Dated at Oxford on 20 July, 22 Edward III.
Memorandum that Robert came into chancery at London on 21 October and acknowledged the preceding deed.
Membrane 16d.
Oct. 9.
Westminster.
John Howard, knight, acknowledges that he owes to William de Dersham 120l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Norfolk.
Sept. 28.
Westminster.
To the abbot and convent of Stonleye. Order to send a strong horse not (euitum) to chancery for carrying the chancery rolls, so that he be there on the morrow of St. Edward, king and martyr, to be delivered to David de Wollore, keeper of the said rolls.
Oct. 10.
Westminster.
Thomas de la Hay of Foxcote acknowledges that he owes to Edward de Kendale, knight, and to John de Wylie, parson of Waleton upon Thames church, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.
Oct. 11.
Westminster.
Walter du Boys of Farthyngeston acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Notyngham, mercer of London, 146l.; to be levied etc. in co. Surrey.
Enrolment of indenture made between Walter de Boys of Farthyngston and Richard de Notyngham, citizen and mercer of London, testifying that whereas Walter is bound to Richard in 146l. by the preceding recognisance, to be paid at Christmas next; Richard grants that if he be not ousted from the lands and rents or parcel thereof which he holds of Walter's enfeoffment in Hampton, Bernes and Pouttenheth, co. Surrey, by reason of any statute, recognisance, annuities or rent charge made before the date of these presents, or do not lose the said lands and rents by true cause or any action tried against him, without fraud or consent, or if they lose the lands and rent and recover the value of fee simple against Walter, or if Walter is ready to make to Richard to the value of fee simple of the lands and rents lost in case they are vouched by Richard, then the recognisance shall lose its force, but if not, it shall remain in force. Dated at London on 10 October. French.
Memorandum that both Walter and Richard came into chancery at Westminster on 10 November and acknowledged the preceding indenture.
Oct. 12.
Westminster.
Thomas de Croxford, parson of Farnham church, diocese of Lincoln, acknowledges that he owes to Richard Martyn, parson of St. Peter's church, Staunford, in the same diocese, and to Richard de Penreth, parson of Heyden church, diocese of London, 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Buckingham.
Oct. 15.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer. Order to supersede the demand for the triennial tenth granted by the clergy, made upon Henry de Ingelby, now prebendary of Ampilford in the church of St. Peter, York, which Manuel de Flisco, bishop of Vercelli, lately obtained, for the time when it was in the pope's hand, to wit, from 26 October 1343 until the same day in the past year, as Reymond Pelegrim, the papal nuncio in England, has informed the king in chancery.
Oct. 16.
Westminster.
To the same. Order to cause the sheriffs and escheators of Kent, Surrey, Somerset, Leicester, Warwick, Nottingham, Stafford, Northampton, Bedford, Huntingdon, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Worcester and Hereford to come before them on the eve of SS. Simon and Jude to render their accounts for the issues of the lands which belonged to Laurence de Hastynges, earl of Pembroke, tenant in chief, from the time of the earl's death, and further to do what shall be ordained by advice of the council.
By K.
John de Haveryng, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Roger de Cloune, treasurer of Queen Philippa, 40 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
Cancelled on payment.
Robert Seymore and Thomas son of John de Cotyngham of co. Northampton acknowledge that they owe to Queen Philippa 40l.; to be levied etc. in co. Northampton.
Oct. 24.
Westminster.
Hugh Wake of Clifton, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Wyke of Scredyngton 20l.; to be levied etc. in co. Northampton.
Robert de Bradenham puts in his place Geoffrey de Blogate and William de Skeryngton, clerk, to prosecute the execution of a recognizance for 100l. made to him in chancery by Thomas Bydyk.
The same Robert puts the said Geoffrey and William in his place to prosecute the execution of a recognizance for 89l. 14s. made to him in chancery and to William de Todenham by the abbot of Donekeswell.
William de Todenham puts in his place the said Geoffrey and William to prosecute the execution of a recognizance for 89l. 14s. made to him and to Robert de Bradenham in chancery by the abbot of Donekeswell.
Oct. 6.
Westminster.
To Thomas de Brewosa and his fellows, justices in eyre for pleas of the forest in cos. Northampton and Buckingham. Order not to molest or aggrieve John de Molyns by reason of the cutting of oaks and other trees and brushwood in his woods within the king's forests of Bernewode, Whitlewode and Wyndelesore or for carrying it out of those forests, or by reason of any trespass of vert or other trespasses presented in their eyre by the verderers, foresters, regardors or others, before 10 January in the 19th year of the reign, and to supersede the taking of John's goods and chattels, the levying of any issues of his lands and any exigents promulgated against him for such causes, as on 16 November in the 11th year of the reign the king granted that John might cut and carry such wood, for life, without view or regard, notwithstanding that his said woods are within the bounds of the king's forest, and on the said 10 January the king pardoned John all trespasses committed by him in breaking the parks and enclosure of the present and the late kings, in hunting in the king's forests, chaces and warrens, in fishing in the king's fishponds and free fisheries, and in taking wild beasts, hares, rabbits, partridges, pheasants, and fishes, and any trespasses of vert and other trespasses, and on 6 February in the 20th year of the reign the king ratified the said pardon.
Membrane 15d.
Oct. 21.
Westminster.
John son of Ralph de Franyngham acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Aledon, knight, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
Cancelled on payment.
Enrolment of release by Laurence Pavely to Sir William de Byngham and the heirs male of his body of all his right in all the lands, fees, advowsons which were at any time in the possession of Alice late the wife of Richard de Byngham in co. Notingham, with remainder in default of such heirs to Richard, William's brother, and the heirs male of his body, and in default of heirs male of Richard this release shall be null. Dated at Westminster on 18 October, 22 Edward III. French.
Memorandum that Laurence came into chancery at Westminster on 21 October and acknowledged the preceding deeds.
Oct. 23.
Westminster.
Richard de Norton of Chesthunt acknowledges that he owes to John Darcy of Knayth, knight, 120l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Hertford.
Cancelled on payment.
Oct. 22.
Westminster.
Robert de Teye acknowledges that he owes to Hugh de Neville, knight, 50l.; to be levied etc. in co. Essex.
Oct. 22.
Westminster.
To William de Thorp and his fellows, justices in eyre in co. Kent. Order to receive the attorney appointed by Hamo, bishop of Rochester to appear before them in their eyre, as the bishop is so weak and broken by age that he cannot appear before them according to the proclamation. By K.
Oct. 25.
Westminster.
Robert Haunsard of Southkelleseye, knight, acknowledges that he owes to William de Kelleseye, parson of Navenby church, 40 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Lincoln.
Richard son of Richard de Eccleshale, clerk, acknowledges that he owes to John Hauteyn of London 55l.; to be levied etc. in co. Hertford.
Cancelled on payment.
Oct. 25.
Westminster.
Master Henry de la Dale, parson of Wygan church, diocese of Coventry and Lichfield, acknowledges that he owes to Simon Symeon 300 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Lincoln.
Oct. 26.
Westminster.
William, abbot of Wynchecumbe, acknowledges for himself and convent that they owe to Richard de Piriton, clerk, 80l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Gloucester.
Cancelled on payment.
John de Bekyngton acknowledges that he owes to William Romays, citizen of London, 54l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Somerset.
Cancelled on payment.
Enrolment of release by Simon Simeon to Maud de Monte Acuto, abbess of Berkyng, and to the convent of that place of all his right and claim in all the lands, meadows, pastures, woods and rents which lately belonged to John de Cokermouth in the towns of Berkyngg and Dakenham, and which the abbess and convent hold of John's gift and enfeoffment. Witnesses: John de Suttone, William atte More, Hugh de Badewe and Gilbert de Stanford, knights, Robert de Teye, William de Teye, Lyon de Bradenham, Alexander de Betoyne, John Samekyn. Dated at Berkyngg on 8 December, 21 Edward III.
Memorandum that Simon came into chancery at London on 26 October and acknowledged the preceding deed.
Enrolment of grant by William Daunvers to Henry de Causton, citizen and merchant of London, of the reversion of all the lands with their appurtenances which Robert Hervy and Meliora, his wife, hold for Meliora's life in Holbenham by William's grant, by a fine levied in the king's court. Dated in London on Sunday before SS. Simon and Jude, 22 Edward III.
Memorandum that William came into chancery at Westminster on 27 October and acknowledged the preceding deed.
Enrolment of bond by Henry de Causton, merchant, and William de Causton, his brother, goldsmith, citizens of London, to William Daunvers, in 200l. to be paid to him in London at Whitsuntide next. Dated at London on Sunday before SS. Simon and Jude, 22 Edward III.
Memorandum that Henry and William came into chancery at Westminster on 27 October and acknowledged the preceding deed.
Enrolment of indenture testifying that whereas Henry de Causton, merchant, and William de Causton, his brother, goldsmith, citizens of London, are bound to William Daunvers in 200l. by the preceding deed, William Daunvers grants that if Henry grant to him the reversion of all the lands which Robert Hervy and Meliora his wife hold in Holbenham for Meliora's life, of the grant of William Daunvers by a fine levied in the king's court, which reversion William granted to Henry by deed made on Sunday last, within three months after William requires him to do so in the presence of good people, and if Meliora die before the reversion and Henry enfeoff William of the said lands when required, or if William die before the reversion or enfeoffment, Henry shall find and maintain five chaplains yearly to sing for three years for the soul of William Daunvers after his death, in the parish church of Spene near Neubury, co. Berks, that these things performed the aforesaid bond shall lose its force. Dated at London on Monday before SS. Simon and Jude, 22 Edward III. French.
Memorandum that William Daunvers and Henry and William de Causton came into chancery at Westminster on 17 October and acknowledged the preceding indenture.
Oct. 25.
The Tower.
William Rok, parson of Northwokyndon church, diocese of London, acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Marton, clerk, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Essex.
The same William acknowledges that he owes to John de Marton, clerk, 10l.; to be levied as aforesaid.
Membrane 14d.
Enrolment of bond by William Rok, parson of Northwokyndon church, diocese of London, to Richard de Marton, clerk, in a yearly rent of 4l.; to be paid to him or his attorney in the church of St. Paul, London, in the presence of the dean or of the guardian of the deanery or of him who supplies his place, at Christmas, Easter, Midsummer and Michaelmas, in equal portions, until Richard is provided with an ecclesiastical benefice, for which payment he binds all his goods both moveable and immoveable. Dated at London on Saturday before SS. Simon and Jude, 22 Edward III.
Memorandum that William came into chancery at Westminster on 27 October and acknowledged the preceding deed.
Enrolment of indenture made between William Rok, parson of Northwokyndon church, and Richard de Marton, clerk, testifying that whereas William is bound to Richard in a yearly rent of 4l. by the preceding deed, and also William is bound to Richard in 40l. by the above recognisance. Richard grants that if William pays him the said annuity in the form aforesaid, the recognisance shall be null and void, but if he fail in payment at any of the terms, it shall remain in force; Richard also grants that if he be not able in time to come to have a benefice of Holy Church, or that he be advanced to a benefice, or William be deprived by the bishop by due process, then the said deed for the annuity and the recognisance shall be null. Dated at London on Monday the eve of SS. Simon and Jude, 22 Edward III. French.
Memorandum that William and Richard came into chancery at Westminster on 27 October and acknowledged the preceding indenture.
Oct. 26.
Westminster.
Geoffrey de Vylers of Brokesby acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Clopton, treasurer of the king's wardrobe, and to Robert de Asshebourn, 'le fitz,' 300l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Leicester.
Cancelled on payment acknowledged by Thomas.
Oct. 30.
Sandwich.
William abbot of Croxton acknowledges for himself and convent that they owe to John de Colby, canon of Lincoln church, 2,000l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Leicester.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by John de Brantyngham, chaplain, executor of John's will.
Robert de Bilkemore, knight, acknowledges that he owes to John de Insula Bona 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Wilts.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged before the chancellor.
Enrolment of deed testifying that whereas brother Philip de Thame, prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England, and the brethren of the Hospital acquired by the king's licence of Sir Thomas de Sibethorp, clerk, certain lands in Miggeham, co. Berks, which belonged to William Chenduyt and which are held of John de Molyns, knight, the said John has confirmed that grant for his own soul and those of Egidia his wife and their children, saving that the prior shall do fealty to John and shall pay to him the ancient rent due from those tenements to the ward of Wyndesore castle. Witnesses: Sir John de Sancto Paulo, archdeacon of Cornwall, Sir David de Wollore, keeper of the chancery rolls, Sir Thomas de Brayton, Sir Thomas de Cotyngham, Sir William de Lound, Sir Hugh de Bardelby, Sir John de Aulton. Dated at London on 3 December, 20 Edward III.
Memorandum that John came into chancery at London on 31 October and acknowledged the preceding indenture.
Enrolment of release by Dionisia daughter of William de Esterleia called 'de Heston' to Sir John de Marton, late parson of Westilbury church, of all his right and claim in all that tenement in the parish of St. Benet, Wodewharf, London, with the shops annexed thereto and all other appurtenances which William her father and Salerna his wife and her mother formerly granted by charter to Richard de Goshalm and Alice his wife, and Richard's heirs, and which John acquired in fee of Richard de Gosham, knight, son and heir of the said Richard, after the deaths of Richard and Alice, as is fully contained in divers charters and deeds enrolled in chancery and in the husting of London. Witnesses: John Lovekyn, then mayor, Henry Pycard, Simon de Dolshull, then sheriffs of London, Adam Brabason, alderman of that ward, Thomas de Ware, Thomas de Shene, William atte Corner, Robert Selgravere, Jordan Sherman, bedel of that ward. Dated at London on Friday the eve of All Saints, 22 Edward III.
Memorandum that Dionisia came into chancery at London on 31 October and acknowledged the preceding deed.