Close Rolls, Richard II: October 1386 | British History Online

Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 3, 1385-1389. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1921.

'Close Rolls, Richard II: October 1386', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 3, 1385-1389, (London, 1921) pp. 262-269. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/ric2/vol3/pp262-269 [accessed 16 April 2024]

October 1386



Oct. 13. Westminster.	Nicholas Potter of Notyngham to William de Sutton and William Elyngton. Recognisance for 10l., to be levied etc. in Notynghamshire.
	John de Lewenthorp, son of Robert de Lewenthorp, to Sir Robert de Swyllyngton and his heirs. Quitclaim of all the lands etc. in Swyllyngton which were of Robert de Lewenthorp. Dated Westminster, 14 October 10 Richard II. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 October.
Oct 13. Westminster.	Richard atte Hulle and Simon atte Bowe, otherwise called Simon Webbe, to Robert Turke knight. Recognisance for 19l., to be levied etc. in Hertfordshire.
	Defeasance thereof, upon condition that they pay a moiety of the said sum at the day named.
	Membrane 40d.
	Nicholas de Bonham to John de Waltham clerk, Thomas Hungerford knight, John de Chitterne clerk, John Goweyn and Thomas Bonham clerk, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Great Wychford and the advowson turn and turn about, and of all other lands, woods, mills, rents, services, reversions etc. thereto pertaining; also of the manor of Bonham as in houses, gardens, yards, meadows, mills, rents and services, reversions etc. Witnesses: John Leye, William Dun, John Cole, John Stabbere, John Roggeres. Dated Great Wychford, Tuesday after the Translation of St. Thomas 10 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at Wychford 3 August before Peter de Barton clerk, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.
	John Bosynton of Dene in the parish of Wyngham to John Clerc of the same, Ellen Bosynton and Joan daughters of the grantor, and to their assigns. Charter with warranty of all his lands etc. in the hundreds of Wyngham and Dounhamford, rendering to him for life 100s. a year. Dated Dene (as above), 12 February 31 Edward III. Witnesses: William Codewyne clerk, Richard Senesschall, Peter Crulle, Nicholas Twytham, John Modelle, Thomas Stodewolde, William Bery, Hamond Gille, Henry Uffynton, John atte Welle, Edmund Uffynton.
	John Bosynton of Dene by Wyngham to Ellen Bosynton his daughter and Thomas Sexstein of Uffynton, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all his lands etc. in the hundreds of Wyngham and Dounhamford. Dated Dene in the parish of Wyngham, Monday after Michaelmas 38 Edward III. Witnesses: William Godwene clerk, Richard Seneschal, John Model, Peter Croul, John Thwitham, Richard de Carwynton, Hamon Gille, John Rose, John Aldemed, John atte Welle, Henry de Uffynton, Edmund de Uffynton.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters in chancery at Westminster, 12 October this year.
	Richard Stury knight, Robert Baukwelle, John Chaundos and John Paule to Richard Dudlee and James Vanel, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manors of Lee, Shrofholte, Modyngham and Ditlynge co. Kent and Wolkhamstede co. Essex, and of all other lands, rents, services and reversions in those counties which they had by feoffment of William Baukwelle, son and heir of Thomas de Baukwelle. Dated 10 October 10 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 October.
	Peter Fauelour to Thomas Sybsey citizen and tailor of London, his heirs and assigns. Grant of a yearly rent of 20 marks to be taken of two thirds the manor of Newenton co. Suffolk, which rent the said Peter had by grant of Thomas Beauchamp knight to him, his heirs and assigns. Dated London, Monday after St. Edward the King 10 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 October.
	William Suliard, sometime son and heir of John Suliard of Eye, to John de Pyeshale clerk, his heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of a messuage and all the lands, rents and services of the grantor in Brundisshe, Tatyngton, Dynyngton and Wilbeghe sometime of Edmund de Brundisshe and Sir Edmund his son late rector of Castre by Norwich. Witnesses: William de Wyngefelde, Nicholas Gernoun, Philip Deneys knights, Robert Carbonel, William Phelip, William Rous, John Huberd, Robert Smyth, Nicholas Wrighte. Dated Brundisshe, Monday after St. Andrew 4 Richard II.
	William Suliard (as above) to John de Pyeshale clerk, Thomas de Crondale clerk, John de Aisshefeld and Robert Rous. Grant of a yearly rent of 100s., to be taken during the life of Mary his wife of all the grantor's lands etc. in Eye, upon condition that in case she shall overlive her husband and sue for and recover by way of dower any parcel of the lands in Tatyngton, Brundisshe, Wylbeye and Denyeton which came to her husband after the death of Sir Edmund de Brundisshe, they shall have the said rent during her life until recompense be made them; and the grantor has put them in possession thereof by payment of 12d. Dated Eye, 20 March 9 Richard II. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writing by William Sulyerd in chancery at [ (fn. 1) ], 5 September this year.
	Ralph Verdoun, son and heir of Robert Verdoun of Dreykote, to Sir Robert de Swyllyngton, Sir Robert Gretehede parson of Ekyngton, Sir Robert de Bouney chaplain, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the lands, rents and services in Ibestok co. Leycestre which were of Sir John Verdoun of Dreykote his uncle. Dated Westminster, 20 October 10 Richard II. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 20 October.
	Membrane 39d.
	John Raven, John Sutton of Holdernesse and John Barynton of Rayleye to Clement Spice, John de Burton clerk, Thomas Sewalle and William Saxy clerk. Bond in 40l. Dated London, 1 July 10 Richard II.
	John Raven etc. (as above) to Clement Spice etc. (as above). Bond in 20l. Dated (as the last).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings at Pritewelle 6 August before the prior of Pritewelle, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.
Sept. 11. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order upon his allegiance and under pain of forfeiture to cause proclamation to be made, that all fencible and able bodied knights, esquires, men at arms, armed men and hobblers between the ages of sixty and sixteen, as well of the king's retinue as others of whatsoever estate or condition, be arrayed with all possible speed and furnished with horses, arms and armour according to their estate, means and possessions, and draw to the city of London, so that they be there at Michaelmas next at latest under pain of forfeiture of life and limb etc., to march with the king against the enemy for defence of the realm, and that all such men as are infirm of body, so that they are unable to travail, shall under like pain send in their stead other fencible men able of body who have not wherewithal to array and arm themselves; and order to commit to prison any whom they shall find rebellious after such proclamation, there to be kept in custody until the king shall take other order for their punishment; as the king has now newly heard particular reports, how that Charles his adversary of France and his allies have gathered their power and a great host, and are making disposition speedily to invade the realm and destroy the English tongue; therefore the king has taken counsel with the lords and great men of the realm, whom he has summoned for the purpose, being minded to resist, and by their advice has ordered that all men of his retinue and all other fencible men of the realm shall hasten to his person, to march with him in his army against the said enemy. By K. and C.
	The like to the sheriffs of the following counties:
	Norhampton.
	Bukingham and Bedeford.
	Cantebrigge and Huntingdon.
	Oxford and Berkes.
	Surrey.
	Warrewyk and Leycester.
	Notyngham and Derby.
	Salop.
	Stafford.
	Hereford and Gloucester.
	Wiltesir.
	Somerset and Dorset.
	Devon.
	Cornwall.
	Essex and Hertford.
	Middlesex.
	York.
	Lancastre.
	Worcester.
	Roteland.
Aug. 21. Westminster.	To W. bishop of Landaff. Nomination of his servant, brother John Burghulle, chaplain of the bishop of Cicestre the king's confessor, to receive the pension wherein by reason of his new creation the bishop is bound to one of the king's clerks, until by him provided with a benefice. By letter of the signet.
	Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l., made in chancery at Westminster 5 October 10 Richard II by Thomas White chaplain, Walter parson of St. Mary Bothowe London, John Rydelle and William Longe for John Neuport chaplain, imprisoned in the Flete prison for assent and upon suspicion of counterfeiting a forged collation produced in chancery of the house and church of Writle which pertains to the hospital of Santo Spirito, that he shall not by colour of the said collation hinder or trouble Nicholas de Aquila master of the said house and church in regard to his possession thereof, his goods or possessions, nor prosecute suits against him or his servants nor do them hurt or wrong.
	John Tyccheborne of the county of Suthampton to William Wychehurst his neif and all his issue. Manumission and discharge from all yoke of servitude or villenage. Witnesses: Thomas Chelrey, Richard Dauvers of Kyngesclere, Henry Inkepenne, John Hyde of Chadelworthe, William Radele of the parish of Inkepenne, William Gersy parson of Estwydehay, John Mere rector of Westwydehay. Dated Tycheborne, the Nativity of the Virgin 10 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 9 October.
	William Herberde of Wodeforde co. Norhampton, cousin and heir of William de Islep late parson of Wrotham, to Sir Robert de Faryngton clerk, his heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all his lands etc. in Wrotham, Plextole and Nepacre in the parish of Wrotham, with houses, liberties etc. Witnesses: James de Pekham, Geoffrey Culpepir, John Heyton, John Tebaud, William Janyn, Lawrence Heyton. Dated Wrotham, 20 October 10 Richard II.
	William Herberde (as above) to John atte Lee of Wrotham. Letter of attorney, appointing him to deliver to Sir Robert de Faryngton clerk seisin of lands etc. in Wrotham, Plextole and Nepacre. Dated 20 October 10 Richard II.
	[No acknowledgment enrolled.]
	Membrane 38d.
	John de Neville lord of Raby to Robert de Knolles knight and Custance his wife, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manors of Pykenhamwade and Howton co. Norffolk. Dated Pykenhamwade, 3 April 1 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 31 October this year.
	The king on the one part and Ralph de Lomley knight and William de Blaykeston on the other part. Indenture of assignment to the king of a lease for fifty years of one bovate of land in Rodyngton with the advowson of Frampton church granted to the said Ralph and William by John de Nevylle lord of Raby, who after by charter granted to the king the reversion of the premises; and covenant that if any person to whom the king shall give the same, his heirs, successors or assigns, shall be hindered by the king or his heirs, the pope or his successors or by any other from presenting to the said church when void, it shall be lawful for the said Ralph and William, their executors and assigns to enter again and hold the said advowson and church, and to present thereto, this indenture notwithstanding. Dated Westminster, 1 August 10 Richard II.
	Bernard Brocas the younger knight to Bryan de Stapelton knight, Master Arnald Brocas clerk, John de Chitterne clerk and William Gascoigne, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Denton, a tenement called 'Whithalle' excepted. Dated 1 November 10 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 November.
	William Hacleston abbot and the convent of Rewley by Oxford to John William chaplain and his assigns. Indenture of gift of a yearly rent of 10l. for life, with power to distrain for arrears in all their lands and tenements in the city of London; and they have put him in possession by payment of 12d.: covenant that after his death the rent shall remain to Elizabeth Beauchamp for life, and bond to her in 100s. at each term of payment, that she may distrain as aforesaid for arrears and for such 100s. if the rent be one month in arrear, and for her damages and costs. Dated 18 November (sic) 10 Richard II. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by the abbot and convent at Oseney 28 October (sic) before the abbot of Oseneye, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.
	William de Cawode parson of Belesby in the diocese of Lincoln to John Bussy knight sheriff of Lincoln. General release of all personal actions. Dated the eve of Allhallows 10 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster 4 November.
	John de Grymesby knight to Robert de Grymesby his son and to his heirs. Grant indented of all the lands etc. in Belesby which the said John holds by the courtesy of England after the death of Alice his wife, mother of the said Robert whose heir he is. Dated 25 October 10 Richard II. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 November.
Nov. 2. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of John Pepir, William Stowe and William Chiseldene of London to set free brother John Luscote (or Huscote) monk, if arrested in default of finding mainpernors upon an information that he purposed to pass to foreign parts in order to prosecute suits to the prejudice of the king and many of the people.
Nov. 8. Westminster.	Richard Palmere to Matthew de Sotheworth. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in Essex.
Nov. 13. Westminster.	John de Feriby of Lincolnshire to Warin de Waldegrave and Richard de Gascoigne. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in Lincolnshire.
	Cancelled on payment.
	Membrane 37d.
	Thomas Hamden, son of Richard Hamden, to Robert de Marny knight and Alice his wife and to the heirs male of the said Robert's body, with remainder to Ingram le Bruyn knight and to the heirs male of his body, remainder to the right heirs of the said Robert. Quitclaim with warranty of two tofts, 48 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow and 10 acres of pasture in Kyngeseye co. Bukingham, which by fine levied in the king's court in 7 Richard II the said Robert and Alice have by grant of the said Thomas and of Margaret his wife, with remainders as aforesaid. Witnesses: William Noble of Kymbelle, John Rolves, John Fayrmay, Hugh Colyn, William Upton, John Chamberleyn, Richard Molle. Dated Kyngeseye, 17 October 10 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 October.
Oct. 22. Westminster.	John Wetherton otherwise called Taillour chaplain to Richard Felde parson of St. Michael Cornhille London, Simon Crokehorne chaplain and John Brut of Dorset. Recognisance for 600l., to be levied etc. in Dorset.
	John lord Roos to Sir Richard de Burley and Beatrice his wife. Confirmation with warranty of their estate in the manors of Turnamhalle, Rosse, Seton, Melburne, Storthwait with the moor of 'Landrikmose,' Thornton and Baildon, 120l. of rent in the city of York and 20l. of rent in Wartre priory co. York, the manor of Roshalle with ten messuages, twelve tofts and 20 acres of land in Botelston, the manor of Freston in Holand with the lands in Freston sometime of Robert Godefelde and 100l. of rent in the city of Lincoln co. Lincoln, the manors of Orston and Skreton co. Notyngham with the members, the manors of Barston and Plumgarth co. Leycestre, Stoke Daubeney, Wilberston and Braundestonbury co. Norhampton, Holt, Cley, Snyterley, Hoghton, Hakforde, Whitewelle, Watton and Wodehouse co. Norffolk, Brendebradefelde and Wyset co. Suffolk, Preston and Couley co. Bukingham, Bokelonde co. Hertford, Tarentvilers and Heghterbury co. Somerset, Adderley co. Salop and Shingesforde co. Essex, and in all other lands, rents, services, reversions, parks, woods, chaces, hundreds, fairs, markets, fees, advowsons, liberties etc. of Sir Thomas late lord Roos which they now have, with condition for defeasance thereof in case they or the said Beatrice after Sir Richard's death shall make to any man a greater estate in any parcel of the premises to the value of 100l. a year or less than for life of the said Beatrice, and within three months after warning received by proclamation in the Common Bench whenever open shall not cause themselves to be restored to the estate in such parcel which they had before such alienation, and in case they make such estate or alienation of any parcel of greater value and cause not themselves to be restored as aforesaid. Dated London, 18 October 10 Richard II. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 October.
Oct. 29. Westminster.	John de Grymesby knight to Robert de Garton clerk. Recognisance for 8 marks, to be levied etc. in Lincolnshire.
Oct. 30. Westminster.	John de Styuecle of Huntingdonshire to Thomas Hildegar. Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in Huntingdonshire.
	Thomas Hildegar of Huntingdonshire to Robert Dykeswelle and John de Styuecle. Recognisance for 300l., to be levied etc. in Huntingdonshire.
Oct. 31. Westminster.	Thomas Taillour of Ria to Peter Byngele. Recognisance for 8l., to be levied etc. in Sussex.
	John de Grymesby knight and Robert his son, John Feriby and William Grymeston to John Woderoue, William Hungate and John Cawode. Recognisance for 80l., to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
	Indenture of accord concerning a statute merchant made by John de Grymesby knight to Master William Cawode concerning which there was debate between them; namely that before Allhallows next the said John shall surrender to Robert his son and to his heirs all the lands etc. in Beles by which he holds by the courtesy of England after the death of Alice his wife, whose heir Robert is, that before Martinmas next the said Robert shall make a feoffment thereof to John Woderoue, William Hungate and John Cawode for life, so that if the feoffees shall die within twelve years their executors shall have the premises until that term, rendering to the said Robert and his heirs one peppercorn for all service, and after that term 40l. a year, and that before the feast of St. Andrew next the said feoffees shall make a demise of the premises for twelve years to the said John de Grymesby and Robert, rendering to the feoffees 10 marks a year for the first six years, and after six years one rose; and defeasance of a recognisance in chancery for 80l. made for greater security of Master William to the said feoffees by John de Grymesby, Robert, John Feriby and William Gremeston, upon condition that the said Robert make the feoffment aforesaid, and that John de Grymesby and Robert or their assigns pay the said yearly rent within six weeks after every term of payment, although during the term of six years the premises be thereof discharged or not. Dated 28 October 10 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by John Woderoue, William Hungate and John Cawode, 31 October.