Close Rolls, Edward III: October 1362

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 11, 1360-1364. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1909.

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'Close Rolls, Edward III: October 1362', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 11, 1360-1364, (London, 1909) pp. 423-429. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw3/vol11/pp423-429 [accessed 11 April 2024]

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October 1362

Oct. 1.
Westminster.
William Wilmot of Margarete Rothyng to Richard Wylmot of London 'warderober.' Recognisance for 10 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Essex.
Thomas de Grandissone knight to Thomas Coue knight and Nicholas de Holburn. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. in Kent.
Oct. 16.
Westminster.
Margaret who was wife of Gilbert Shanke, John Merssh and John Bylane to John de Bisshopeston clerk and John Gour. Joint and several recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied etc. in Kent.
Oct. 16.
Westminster.
Simon Vyncent to John Vyncent clerk. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
Oct. 15.
Westminster.
Anselm Pymperle to John de Betthestern. Recognisance for 40l. payable by instalments; to be levied etc. in Wilts.
Oct. 21.
Westminster.
William son and heir of Warin de Scargill to Richard de Ravensere clerk. Recognisance for 200 marks payable by instalments; to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
Cancelled on payment of the second instalment.
Writing of John de Hoyville, being a confirmation with warranty to Stephen Carre and Joan his wife, their heirs and assigns, of their estate in divers lands in the town of Oterbourne co. Suthampton which they hold of him, rendering yearly at Michaelmas to John and his heirs ¼d. previously due for all services, heriots, reliefs, secular claims and demands. Witnesses: Michael Skillyng, Thomas le Warner, Roger de Colriche, William de Houghton, Thomas de Mucheldevere. Dated Westminster, Monday after St. Luke 36 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 October.
Charter of Isabel, wife sometime of Robert de Bowes and daughter of Sir Robert de Esselyngton knight, giving with warranty to Donald de Heselrig and Joan his wife, the heirs and assigns of the said Donald, the two thirds of the moieties of lands, rents and tenements of the manors of Esselyngton, Wytyngeham, Throunton and Barton, with meadows, woods, feedings, pastures, waters, ways, paths, hedges, ditches, ponds, fishponds, dovecots, mills, homages, reliefs, heriots, escheats, wards, marriages, suits of courts every three weeks of free tenants and neifs and all that goes with them, etc. in Northumberland thereto belonging, which fell to the said Isabel after the death of the heirs of her sister Elizabeth who was wife of Gilbert Heroun; also the reversion of the third part thereof after the death of Elizabeth her mother, which she holds in dower of the heritage of Isabel. Witnesses: Gerard de Woderyngton, Thomas Surteys knights, Roger de Woderyngton, William de Heselrig, Simon de Heselrig, William de Heppescotes, William de Grendon clerk. Dated Esselyngton, 20 August 1362, 36 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 August.
Sept. 27.
Westminster.
To the collectors of the custom of wools, hides and woolfells in the port of London. Order, for sure causes, under pain of forfeiture, not to suffer any wools, hides or woolfells to pass from that port out of the realm after this instant Michaelmas, nor to make any letters thereof under the 'koket' seal; but nevertheless to be with the said seal at Westminster in the octaves of Michaelmas before the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer, to shew before them the state of their account, and further to do what they shall there be commanded on the king's behalf. By K. and C.
[Fœdera.]
The like to the collectors of customs in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull and in eight other ports.
[Ibid.]
Oct. 4.
Westminster.
To Henry Grene and his fellows, justices appointed to hold pleas before the king. Order to continue in the state it now is until the quinzaine of St. Hilary next, or until further order, the suit of John de Wesenham before them for annulling, by reason of an alleged error in the record and process thereupon, an outlawry lately published against him for that he did not come before them to answer touching certain indictments made in Essex against him; as the said John must be busied upon certain business of the king with which he is specially charged, whereby he may at present have no leisure to sue as aforesaid. By K. and C.
Writing of John de Bello Campo, son and heir of Giles de Bello Campo knight, being a quitclaim to William Gascoigne of Harewode co. York of whatsoever lands Humphrey de Bello Campo clerk ever had in his life time in the town and parish of Harewode. Dated London, 11 October 36 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 October.
Sept. 30.
Hadleigh.
John Frende is sent to the prior of Ely, to have such maintenance in that house for life as Stephen Withthestanes deceased had at the king's request. By p.s. [25831.]
Charter indented of William de la Pole the younger knight, giving with warranty to John de Moubray knight of Clifland, John de Codyngton parson of Botelesford, William de Byfeld parson of Whishton, Robert de Charwolton, Robert Antoyngne, William the clerk of Lindesel land John Bakere for their lives his manor and advowson of Assheby David co. Northampton with rent, homages, services and escheats in the town of Grendon. Witnesses: William de Wolaston, Thomas de Byfeld, John Keruayl, Peter de Thorp, William de Muscote, Robert Freman of Assheby, John Bayllif of Grendon. Dated Assheby David, Monday after St. Boneface 35 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 October this year.
Oct. 20.
Westminster.
John Maduyt of Wermenstre knight to Robert de Nailyngherst clerk. Recognisance for 101 marks payable by instalments; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Wilts.
Oct. 21.
Westminster.
Adam de Methelay to Robert de la Mare knight, John Charnels, Walter Power and John de Neumarche and every of them. Recognisance for 20 marks payable by instalments; to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
Membrane 13d.
Oct. 21.
Westminster.
William de la Pole of Chastel Assheby knight to John de Cobham knight lord of Cobham. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Norhamptonshire.
Indenture made between John de Cobham lord of Cobham and William de la Pole of Chastel Assheby knight, being the defeasance of a writing made by the said William granting to the said John a yearly rent of 100l., namely 20l. of the manor of Eddeworth co. Bedford, 20l. of the manor of Sithyng co. Northfolk, 20l. of the manor of Grymston co. Suffolk and 20l. of the manors of Offord and Chasterton co. Huntingdon, and of the foregoing recognisance, upon these conditions; that in case Margaret wife of John die without an heir male between them begotten, so that Joan daughter of John and Margaret, who shall be wife of John son of the said William, shall inherit without coheir or coheirs the manor of Chissebury with appurtenances (300 acres of wood excepted), the advowson of Froxfeld church, and the manor of Beneknoll co. Wilts and the manor of Pole co. Kent, which John and Margaret hold to them and the heirs of their bodies, and the entail shall continue without demise, and John and Joan have issue, or issue of their issue, living at the death of Margaret or after in the life time of John de Cobham, William, his heirs or executors, shall pay to John de Cobham, his heirs or executors, 450 marks, to wit 100l. within one half year after the death of Margaret (if John and Joan have issue then living), or after they shall have issue in the life time of John, 100 marks a year later, and 100 marks from year to year till all be paid, or proportionally if there be a coheir or coheirs; that if John de Cobham die without an heir male of his body and Joan have no other coheir, so that John son of the said William and Joan in her right shall inherit all the heritage of John de Cobham (except the lands in Kent and Wilts not entailed nor purchased by fine or deed in the life time of John de Cobham father of the said John now living), without demise or alienation made (save as above excepted), and have issue between them, or if John son of William shall have cause to hold by the courtesy of England, or if he shall have no such cause, but John and Joan may enjoy the heritage of John de Cobham (save as before excepted) for two years after his death, William his heirs or executors shall pay to the executors of John de Cobham 1,450 marks in case the 450 marks be not paid as aforesaid, or a proportion in case there be another coheir or coheirs; and that after the said two years William, his heirs or executors, shall pay to the executors of John de Cobham 1,450 marks, in case the 450 marks or a proportion thereof be not paid as aforesaid. Dated London, Saturday after St. Luke 36 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 22 October.
Oct. 21.
Westminster.
John de Cobeham knight lord of Cobeham to William de la Pole of Chastell Assheby. Recognisance for 400l., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Kent.
Indenture of agreement between Sir John de Cobbeham lord of Cobbeham and Sir William de la Pole of Chastel Assheby, being a defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon condition that Sir John on his part shall keep the covenants following: that John son of Sir William shall take to wife Joan daughter of Sir John, that Sir William shall, by fine levied in the king's court, make to John and Joan a sure estate in reversion of 100l. of land and rent, to wit of the manors of Westhalle and Fulbrok co. Oxford, Alricheseye and Potton co. Bedford, and a messuage, 160 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow and 20 acres of pasture in Coten by Rokyngham co. Norhampton, which his said son holds for life, saving to Sir William the goods and chattels thereupon, for which marriage Sir John shall give Sir William 450 marks, 100l. thereof to be payable on the wedding day, 300 marks to Sir John de Moubray, William de Lyndesele and William Halden to the use of the said John and Joan, namely 100 marks at Michaelmas next, 100 marks at Michaelmas following, and 100 marks at Michaelmas following, in allowance for the profits of the said manors for two years after the marriage during which Sir William shall have the same in his hand without rendering account, and Sir John shall keep and maintain his said daughter and Sir William his said son, and after that time Sir William shall have the said manors with the profits for maintenance of the two children, who shall dwell with him until his said son shall be able to rule himself; if Joan die, Sir John de Cobbeham, his heirs and executors, shall be quit of the money due for terms to come, if John son of William die within the said two years Joan shall have the said manors and lands out of the hands of Sir William, and the 300 marks shall be to his profit, and if Sir William die within three years after the marriage, Joan living, the payments made and to be made shall be to the use and profit of his soul. Dated London, Saturday after St. Luke 36 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 22 October.
Writing of William de la Pole of Chastel Assheby knight, granting to Sir John de Cobham lord of Cobham and to his heirs yearly rents of 100l., to wit 20l. to be taken of his manor of Edworth co. Bedeford, 20l. of his manor of Sything co. Norffolk, 20l. of his manor of Grymston co. Suffolk, and 40l. of his manors of Offord and Chasterton co. Huntyndon at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions, with power of distraint if the same be in arrear; and in name of seisin of the above rents Sir William has given 1d., in presence of Sir John Moubray and William de Halden. Dated London, St. Luke's day 36 Edward III. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 October.
Membrane 12d.
Writing of William Croyser knight, being a quitclaim to Sir John Grey of Rutherfeld knight of a yearly rent of 20 marks which William used to take in the manor of Rutherfeld Grey of Sir John's gift. Dated Rutherfeld Grey, Tuesday the feast of St. Luke 36 Edward III.
Writing of William Croyser knight, being a release to Sir John Grey of Rutherfeld of all actions and demands real and personal by reason of any rent, account, debt, trespass, contract or deed. Dated (as the last).
Memorandum of acknowledgment of these writings, 22 October.
Oct. 22.
Westminster.
Richard Wynter of Walden to the abbot of Faversham co. Kent. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Essex.
Cancelled on payment.
Oct. 23.
Westminster.
Richard Warrewyk citizen and draper of London to the abbess and sisters minoresses of London. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in the city of London.
Oct 23.
Westminster.
William abbot of Evesham to John le Frenshe of Stonhale. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Worcestershire.
Cancelled on payment.
Writing of John de Kentecombe, son and heir of Simon de Kentecombe son and heir of Thomas de Wroxhale, being a quitclaim to the abbot and convent of Abbottesbury and their successors of one acre of land and the advowson of the church of Swynenetolre which, by licence of the king and other lords, the said abbot has acquired, after that a messuage with curtilage and other lands in that town, and the advowson, were given to the said Thomas de Wroxhale grandfather of John by charter of Geoffrey de Tolre. Dated Westminster, Monday after St. Luke 36 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 October.
Writing of Robert de Neville of Hornby the elder knight, being a quitclaim with warranty to Sir Robert de Swylyngton knight of all lands, meadows and rents in Rebroudale. Dated London, 23 October 36 Edward III.
Writing of Robert de Neville of Hornby knight the elder, being a quitclaim with warranty to Sir Robert de Swylyngton knight, his heirs and assigns, of the castle of Hornby and the manor of Yellyng, with lands, rents etc. Dated (as the last).
Memorandum of acknowledgment of these two writings, 25 October.
Oct. 26.
Westminster.
Christopher de Moriceby to Edward de Saintjohan knight and Matthew de Redemane. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Cumberland.
Cancelled on payment.
Eustace Dabrichecourt to John de Meues, John Maunsel and John Botoun. Recognisance for 240l., to be levied etc. in Kent.
Thomas de Ryvere to Matthew de Clyvedon. Recognisance for 40 marks, to be levied etc. in Wilts.
Oct. 29.
Westminster.
Simon Longe of Essex to Richard de Lincoln and John his brother, citizens and goldsmiths of London. Recognisance for 10 marks, to be levied etc. in Essex.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said John.
Richard de Lincoln and John his brother, citizens and goldsmiths of London, to Simon Longe of Essex. Recognisance for 10 marks, to be levied etc. in the city of London.
Indenture of defeasance of the last recognisance, upon condition that Richard de Lincoln and John his brother, citizens and goldsmiths of London, shall by the discretion and appointment of true men content one Robert filtz Raff of all damages and expenses which he may incur by reason of any suit of one Joan Barry for any trespasses committed against her by the said Robert. Dated Westminster, Saturday after St. Simon and St. Jude 36 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Simon Longe, 29 October.
Oct. 28.
Westminster.
John de Foxcote to Robert de Brome clerk. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by William Brome one of the said Robert's executors.
Membrane 11d.
Indenture of accord between Thomas Galion and Edward son of Philip Durdent touching the manor of Denham Durdent and 80 acres of meadow in Herfeld, whereof was debate between them for that the said Edward entered the same claiming as tenant in tail, alleging that the premises were by fine levied in the king's court given to Philip his father and his mother and to the heirs of their bodies, whose heir he claims to be, and Thomas claims the same in tail, alleging that before the fine they were given in tail to Thomas Durdant his grandfather and to his wife, whose heir he claims to be; to wit that the action of Thomas Galion be suspended during the life of Edward, for which term Edward may not be impeached nor ousted, and Edward grants that during his life Thomas shall take yearly 10 marks of rent of the said manor at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions, with power of distraint if the same be in arrear, and after the death of Edward Thomas and his heirs shall not hereby be barred from action or entry if the right is theirs, nor shall Edward and his heirs be barred from claiming what belongs to them if the right is theirs. Dated Denham in the seisin of the said Edward, Monday after St. Simon and St. Jude 36 Edward III. Further grant by the said Edward that he will make no feoffment, so that he and his heirs shall vouch no person that might not hitherto be vouched, in delay of the action of the said Thomas if the right be his. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 27 October.
Oct. 31.
Westminster.
William de Ufford knight to Robert de Ufford earl of Suffolk and Thomas his son. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Suffolk.
Oct. 31.
Westminster.
John Devereus to Queen Philippa. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in Somerset.