Lateran Regesta 206: 1419-1420

Calendar of Papal Registers Relating To Great Britain and Ireland: Volume 7, 1417-1431. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1906.

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'Lateran Regesta 206: 1419-1420', in Calendar of Papal Registers Relating To Great Britain and Ireland: Volume 7, 1417-1431, (London, 1906) pp. 141-147. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-papal-registers/brit-ie/vol7/pp141-147 [accessed 26 April 2024]

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Lateran Regesta, Vol. CCVI (fn. 1)

3 Martin V

De Diversis Formis

1420.
2 Id. Feb.
Florence.
(f. 15d.)
To Matthew Magdalaid, perpetual vicar of Techbuchin in the diocese of Raphoe. Confirmation, from the present date, of John XXIII's mandate to collate and assign to him (who had had papal dispensation, as the son of a priest and an unmarried woman, to be promoted to all, even holy orders and hold a benefice even with cure) the above vicarage, value not exceeding 8 marks, on its voidance by the resignation of Philip Meicgrabartaid; notwithstanding that, as is asserted, the value is greater than 8 marks, although not greater than 12. Vite etc. (Franciscus. \?\vi. Septimo Id. Marcii Anno Tercio. de Agello.)
7 Id. Oct.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 20.)
To William Ryley, rector of Bladon in the diocese of Lincoln, bachelor of canon law. Dispensation to him (whom the present pope has already dispensed to hold together for three years Bladon and any other benefice with cure or otherwise incompatible, even if another parish church etc.) to resign during the said period Bladon, value not exceeding 30 marks, and such other benefice as often as he pleases, simply or for exchange. Within the said period he is to exchange as usual; if not, he is to resign Bladon. Litterarum etc.
3 Non. March.
Florence.
(f. 22.)
To William Pelleson, archdeacon of Clyvelande in York, bachelor of canon law. Prolongation by three years of the seven years during which John XXIII dispensed him to hold with the parish church of Anderby in the diocese of Lincoln any other benefice with cure or otherwise incompatible, even if a parish church etc., and to resign both meanwhile, simply or for exchange, as often as he pleased, etc. He has resigned Anderby and obtained by authority of the ordinary St. Denys's, York, which he holds with the above archdeaconry, a non-major dignity with cure, value altogether not exceeding 200 marks, and the period of seven years is about to expire. Within the three years he is to exchange as usual; if not, he is to resign St. Denis's. Litterarum etc. (Ja. xxiiii. Quinto Kal. Decembris Anno Septimo. de Cerretanis.)
4 Non. March.
Florence.
(f. 36.)
To Richard Broun alias Cordon, archdeacon of Rochester, D.C.L. Dispensation to him (who holds the above archdeaconry, a non-major dignity with cure, value not exceeding 50 marks, and to whom the pope has lately ordered provision to be made of the canonry and prebend of Edirdrum in Ferns, value not exceeding 20) to hold together for seven years the said archdeaconry and any other benefice with cure or otherwise incompatible therewith, even if a parish church etc., and to resign both, simply or for exchange, as often as he pleases. Within the said period he is to exchange as usual, etc. Litterarum etc.
7 Id. June.
Florence.
(f. 38d.)
To John Barynton, perpetual vicar of Demor in the diocese of Meath. Dispensation to him (who has had papal dispensation, as the son of an unmarried man and an unmarried woman, to be promoted etc. as above, f. 15d, after which he was promoted to minor orders and that of subdeacon, and obtained the above vicarage; and who has studied for three or four years at Oxford), to hold four other benefices, with or without cure, compatible with one another and with the said vicarage, and to resign them and it, as often as he pleases, simply or for exchange. Vite etc.
1419.
10 Kal. Dec.
Florence.
(f. 40.)
To Nicholas Okinba, clerk, of the diocese of Tuam. Validation of the letters whereby the pope has this day ordered Philip Okearnaig, canon of Tuam, to collate and assign to him, if found fit, the perpetual vicarage, value not exceeding 3 marks, of Mayo in the diocese of Tuam, so long void, because Patrick Omaclabaill held it for more than a year without having himself ordained priest and without dispensation, that its collation has by the Lateran statutes lapsed to the apostolic see; notwithstanding that in the said letters he is called ‘Odubda’ instead of ‘Okinba.’ Vite etc. (Ja. xx. Quintodecimo Kal. Januarii Anno Quinto. de Cerretanis.)
1420.
10 Kal. Sept.
Florence.
(f. 50d.)
To Alexander de Carnys, provost of Lincloudan in the diocese of Glasgow, M.A. Prolongation by a third five years of the two successive periods of five years, the second of which is about to end, during which Benedict XIII dispensed him (who is a kinsman and counsellor of Archibald, earl of Douglas, and holds the canonry and prebend of Linton in Dunbar in the diocese of St. Andrews, value not exceeding 40l. sterling) to resign as often as he wished, simply or for exchange, the above provostship, which is a principal dignity, and the parish church of Wigron (sic) in the diocese of Whitehern (Candide Case), both of which he still holds. Litterarum etc. (Franciscus. xxv. Kal. Octobris Anno Quinto. de Agello.)
17 Kal. Dec.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 53.)
To John Thoralby, rector of Whitborne in the diocese of Durham. Dispensation to him, who is born of a noble race of barons and holds the above church and a canonry of St. Teath (Sancte Chete) in the diocese of Exeter and a prebend thereof, and the canonries and prebends of Neubiggyng in Langechestre and Tanfelde in Chester le Street, in the diocese of Durham, value altogether not exceeding 60 marks, to hold for five years one other benefice with cure or otherwise incompatible with Whithorne. Within the said period he is to exchange as usual; if not, he is to resign Whithorne. Nobilitas generis, vite etc.
6 Id. May.
Florence.
(f. 85.)
To John Huntyngdon, rector of Asshton in the diocese of Lichfield, bachelor of canon law. Dispensation to hold for seven years with Asshton, value not exceeding 40 marks, any other benefice with cure or otherwise incompatible, and to resign both, as often as he pleases, simply or for exchange. Within the said period he is to exchange, or thereafter resign, as usual. Litterarum etc. (Franciscus. xxv. Quinto Non. Octobris Anno Septimo. de Agello.)
6 Id. Nov.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 148.)
To the abbot of Bangor in the diocese of Down. Mandate to collate and assign to William Perkyn, monk of Down, O.S.B., priest, if found fit, the priorship of the same, a major dignity with cure, wont to be governed by monks thereof, value not exceeding 50 marks, which became and still is void at the apostolic see, and therefore reserved, by the promotion made by the late Baldassar, then called John XXIII, of John [Cely], now bishop, then prior, of Down [Cal. Lett. VI, p. 454], and by his consecration, which took place by order of Baldassar at the said see. Dignum etc. (Ja. xvi. Nono Kal. Februarii Anno Quarto. de Cerretanis.)
3 Non. May.
Florence.
(f. 170.)
Annulment of the late Baldassar, then called John XXIII's indult to John, abbot, and the Cistercian convent of Fountains, in the diocese of York, for the said John and his successors to wear the mitre and ring and pastoral staff and all other pontifical insignia; to give in the monastery and in the churches of its daughter monasteries etc. solemn benediction after mass, vespers and matins, provided that no bishop or papal legate were present; to consecrate altars, vessels, chalices, corporals etc.; to promote monks of the order to all minor orders, etc.; to rehabilitate the monks, etc. Ad fut, rei mem. Apostolice sedis prouidencia. (Franciscus. De mandato. de Agello.)
11 Kal. July.
Florence.
(f. 178.)
To the abbot of Dunfermelin in the diocese of St. Andrews. Mandate, if he find the facts to be as stated, to confirm the donation, made by the late king William to the Augustinian abbot and convent of Inchcolm (insula S. Columbe de Emonia) in the diocese of Dunkeld, and confirmed by authority of the ordinary, of the patronage of the perpetual vicarage of the parish church of Dalgathy in the said diocese, and of the church itself and its annexed chapel de Bechto and lands, by virtue of which they have had the said vicarage governed by one of their canons at the pleasure of the abbot from time immemorial, except that John Bullok, priest, of the said diocese, has unduly detained possession of the said vicarage for some years, all right to which vicarage he has, however, resigned this day to the pope by his proctor John de Brilon, clerk, of the diocese of Cologne (Colonien). The abbot is furthermore to appropriate in perpetuity the said vicarage to the said monastery, value respectively not exceeding 8 and 200l. of old sterlings. Ad ea que utilitatem. (Ja. xxx. Sexto Id. Junii Anno Septimo. de Cerretanis.)
1419.
8 Id. Dec.
Florence.
(f. 181d.)
To the abbot of Balmurinogh in the diocese of St. Andrews. Mandate, at the petition of abbot Walter and the Benedictine convent of Abirbrothoc in the same diocese (containing that after the abbots and convent had for many years held for their own uses, with all its obventions, oblations, tithes and appurtenances, the parish church of Syvy (sic) in the diocese of Aberdeen, which is of their patronage and in whose parish they have from of old the right of taking all tithes of sheaves, and had caused it to be served by a fit priest in accordance with an ordinance made by the ordinary, the abbot and convent were dispossessed of the church by secular violence and power; and adding that the monastery has been burned by lightning, and is put to great expense by hospitality to princes and magnates and other nobles, as well as to poor and pilgrims), to receive the proposed resignation of John Grab, the alleged vicar, and thereupon to appropriate in perpetuity to the said monastery, value not exceeding 200 marks of the money of Scotland, the said church and vicarage, value not exceeding 30, so that the abbot and convent may hold the church to their own uses, and have it served by a priest as under the said ordinance. The said John, who holds a canonry and prebend of Aberdeen, value not exceeding 20 marks Scots, is to receive from the abbot and convent a fitting yearly pension for life from the fruits etc. of the said church. Ad ea libenter intendimus. (Ja. l. Decimoseptimo Kal. Januarii Anno Octauo. de Cerretanis.)

De Fructibus Percipiendis

3 Kal. Dec.
Florence.
(f. 196.)
To Richard Leghampton, rector of the parish church of St. Mary, Calais (Calesii), in the diocese of Térouane (Morinen.). Indult during five years to take, and to rent, let and grant to farm to any persons, even laymen, the fruits etc. of his benefices, whilst studying letters at an university or residing in the Roman court. Vite etc.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Winchester, the abbot of Westminster and the dean of London. Vite etc. (Franciscus. xii. xiiii. Undecimo Kal. Januarii Anno Tercio. de Agello.)
3 Id. Dec.
Florence.
(f. 197.)
To Robert Brasse, rector of Halden in the diocese of Canterbury. Indult during seven years to him, a priest, to take etc. as in the preceding. Vite etc.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Winchester and the abbots of Westminster and Abingdon (Ambundonia) in the dioceses of London and Salisbury. Vite etc. (Franciscus. xiiii. xvi. Undecimo Kal. Januarii Anno Tercio. de Agello.)
Ibid.
(f. 198d.)
To John Haydour, perpetual vicar of Rolvynden in the diocese of Canterbury. Indult during seven years to take etc. as above, f. 196. Vite etc.
Concurrent mandate as in the preceding (here Abundonia.). Vite etc. (Antonius. xiiiior . xvi. Decimo Kal. Jan. Anno Tercio. de Ponto.)
1420.
3 Non. Jan.
Florence.
(f. 200d.)
To Matthew Asscheton, provost of St. Mary's, Wyngham, in the diocese of Canterbury, D.C.L. Indult during five years to take, and to rent, let or farm to any persons, even laymen, the fruits etc., value not exceeding 100 marks, of St. Mary's, after having asked, even though he do not obtain, leave of the archbishop of Canterbury, whilst engaged in the service of Richard, bishop of London or other prelate. Litterarum etc.
Concurrent mandate to the bishops of Todi (Tudertin.), Winchester and Durham. Litterarum etc. (Antonius. xii. xiiiior . Id. Februarii Anno Tercio. de Ponto.)

Lateran Regesta, Vol. CCVI

1419.
3 Kal. Dec.
Florence.
(f. 201d.)
To William Hoper, perpetual vicar in the parish church of Bampton in the diocese of Lincoln. Indult during five years to take etc. as above, f. 196, whilst studying letters at an university. Vite etc.
Concurrent mandate to the abbots of Osney and Eynsham and the prior of St. Frideswide's, Oxford. Vite etc. (Antonius. xiiiior . xvi. Id. Februarii Anno Tercio. de Ponto.)
1420.
4 Non. March.
Florence.
(f. 202d.)
To Richard Leyot, dean of St. Asaph, D.C.L. Indult during five years to him, who is chancellor of John, duke of Bedford, to take, and to let, rent or grant to farm or on yearly pension the fruits etc. of his deanery, a major dignity with cure, and of his other benefices, whilst in the service of the said duke. Litterarum etc.
Concurrent mandate to the archbishop of Crete and the bishops of London and Durham. Litterarum etc. (Antonius. xiii. xv. Decimo Kal. Aprilis Anno Tercio. de Ponto.)
Id. Feb.
Florence.
(f. 215.)
To Walter Eston, rector of Colkirke in the diocese of Norwich, licentiate of civil law. Absolution, at the petition also of Master Thomas Polton, dean of York, papal notary, from the guilt of perjury, if any, contracted because, contrary to his oath of continual residence, he has not resided continuously from two months after obtaining possession of the perpetual vicarage of Blocley in the diocese of Worcester; with indult hereby during seven years to take the fruits of the said vicarage and of the above church of Colkirke, which he holds together by papal dispensation, and of his other benefices whilst in the service of the above Thomas. Litterarum etc.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Condom, the abbot of Cirencester and the prior of Westacre in the diocese of Worcester and Norwich. Litterarum etc. (Antonius. xv. xvii. Duodecimo Kal. Julii Anno Tercio. de Ponto.)
4 Non. Oct.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 224d.)
To William Chichele, chancellor of Salisbury. Indult during five years to him, who is a nephew of Henry, archbishop of Canterbury, and who at the time of the pope's election served in the conclave the late John, bishop of Exeter, then of Lichfield, to take, and to rent, let or give to farm or on yearly pension to any persons, even laymen, the fruits etc. of his chancellorship, a non-major dignity with cure, and of his other benefices, whilst studying letters at an university of engaged in the service of the said archbishop. Vite etc.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Condom, the prior of Holy Trinity, Canterbury, and the official of Canterbury. Vite etc. (Ja. xiiii. xvi. Undecimo Kal. Novembris Anno Tercio. de Cerretanis.)
8 Id. Oct.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 225d.)
To John Macworth, dean of Lincoln, bachelor of canon law. Indult to him, who was formerly chancellor of king Henry, when prince of Wales, during the pope's pleasure whilst studying letters at an university, or during five years whilst in the service of the said king or residing in the Roman court or one of the benefices annexed to the said deanery, for the purpose of carrying out the repair of the buildings of such benefice, to take, and to rent, let or farm to clerks or laymen the fruits etc. of the deanery and his other benefices. Litterarum etc.
Concurrent mandate to the bishops of Condom and London, and the prior of Bernewelle in the diocese of Ely. Litterarum etc. (Ja. xiii. xv. Septimo Id. Novembris Anno Tercio. de Cerretanis.)

De Officio Tabellionatus

The office of notary is conferred, or faculty is granted to confer it, on the following:— (fn. 2)
1419.
4 Kal. Dec.
Florence.
(f. 243.)
William Hardyng, B.C.L., clerk, of the diocese of Salisbury, not married and not in holy orders, under faculty addressed to the dean of Salisbury, by whom he is to be examined.
1420.
2 Non. Jan.
Florence.
(f. 244d.)
Robert Grenewode, clerk, not married etc., of the diocese of York, B.C.L., who has been examined by Master Benedict de Pileo, papal secretary.
7 Id. Feb.
Florence.
(f. 247.)
John Fenton, clerk, not married etc., of the diocese of York, under faculty addressed to the archbishop of Canterbury, by whom he is to be examined.
Ibid. Thomas Atkyn, clerk, not married etc., of the diocese of Lichfield, under faculty addressed to the dean of Lincoln, by whom he is to be examined.
Id. Feb.
Florence.
(f. 247d.)
Robert Lockyng, married clerk, of the diocese of Lincoln, under faculty addressed to the dean of Lincoln, by whom he is to be examined.
16 Kal. Feb.
Florence.
(f. 248d.)
Eight persons at the choice of John, bishop of Leighlin, even if one of them be married, under faculty addressed to the said bishop, by whom they are to be examined.
14 Kal. Nov.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 262d.)
William Kyrkby, clerk, of the diocese of Lincoln, not married and not in holy orders, under faculty addressed to the prior of St. Frideswide's, by whom he is to be examined.

Footnotes

  • 1. On the back is Lib. 36. A flyleaf has, in modern hands, Vidit Rmus . D. Contelorius,’ and ‘Lib. XXXVI.’ Another flyleaf has, in a contemporary hand. ‘Aliotus’ and ‘Primus de diuersis formis …’, the latter description appearing likewise, also in a contemporary hand, on the top and bottom edges of the volume.
  • 2. The incipit is in each case Ne contractuum, as usual.