Close Rolls, Edward III: May 1354 | British History Online

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 10, 1354-1360. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1908.

'Close Rolls, Edward III: May 1354', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 10, 1354-1360, (London, 1908) pp. 67-77. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw3/vol10/pp67-77 [accessed 19 April 2024]

May 1354



May 1. Westminster.	Richard de Berkyng of London acknowledges that he owes to Richard Roke of Westminster, the younger, 46l. 13s. 4d., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
May 1. Westminster.	John Martel of Ardelegh acknowledges that he owes to Leo de Bradenham 100 marks; to be levied etc. in Essex.
	Enrolment of indenture witnessing that whereas John Martel of Ardelegh demised at ferm to Leo de Bradenham all his land in the towns of Rewenhale and Falkebourn, to hold from Michaelmas last for a term of seven years, and whereas John is bound to Leo in 100 marks by the preceding recognisance to be paid at Michaelmas and Easter next in equal portions, Leo grants that if he holds the said lands peacefully during the said term, the recognisance shall be void. Dated Westminster, 1 May, 28 Edward III.
	Memorandum that Leo came into the chancery at Westminster on 1 May and acknowledged the preceding deed.
May 1. Westminster.	Thomas Mynot clerk, acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Norwico, clerk, 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Essex.
	Cancelled on payment.
May 2. Westminster.	Paul del Ewerie is sent to the abbot and convent of Selby to receive such maintenance in that house for life as Robert Chapeler and Walter Lyntel had there successively by the king's orders. By K.
May 1. Westminster.	Peter le Clerc of Iwarne and Richard de Revenesby of Caune acknowledge that they owe to David de Wollore, clerk, 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in Dorset.
	Cancelled on payment.
	Membrane 23d.
May 5. Westminster.	Thomas Gardeneyr of Chedestane, co. Suffolk, acknowledges that he owes to Robert Priour, citizen and woolmonger of London, 86l. 13s. 4d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in that county.
	Enrolment of indenture made at London between Thomas Gardeneyr of Chedestane, co. Suffolk, and Robert Priour, citizen and woolmonger of London, witnessing that whereas Thomas is bound to Robert in 86l. 13s. 4d. by the preceding recognisance to be paid at Michaelmas next, Robert grants that if he be impleaded without collusion by the heirs of Thomas or by the heirs of Elizabeth, Thomas's wife, by him begotten, of all that tenement in Martelane in the parish of Allhallows, Berkyngecherch, London, which Robert holds of the feoffment of Thomas and Elizabeth, and Robert vouch to warranty the heirs of Thomas, and they enter in the warranty and acknowledge the tenancy upon reasonable notice, according to the law of the land, so that the tenement be not lost by default of the defence of Thomas's heirs, or that those heirs then make recompense to the value of the tenement in another place, by judgment of the law, the said recognisance shall be null, but if Robert be impleaded by the heirs of Thomas or of Elizabeth by him begotten, without collusion, and Robert vouch to warranty the heirs of Thomas, so that they be reasonably warned, and they do not enter into warranty or defend the tenement, or make recompense to the value thereof, then the recognisance shall remain in force. Dated London, 11 May, 28 Edward III. French.
	Memorandum that the said parties came into the chancery at Westminster on 11 May and acknowledged the preceding indenture.
May 5. Westminster.	John Bardolph, lord of Wyrmegeye, Robert de Causton, knight, John de Wilton, knight, and John Auntrous acknowledge that they severally owe to John de Wyngefeld, knight, 266 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in Norfolk.
	Cancelled on payment acknowledged by Gilbert de Debenham, attorney of John de Wyngefeld.
May 6. Westminster.	Brother James de Cusancia, prior of Theford, acknowledges for himself and convent that they owe to Richard de Norwico, clerk, 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Suffolk.
	Cancelled on payment.
May 5. Westminster.	Thomas Wilby, parson of Bures Giffard church, William Bakare and Richard Stacy of Chelmersford acknowledge that they severally owe to Master Walter de Merston, clerk, 26l. 13s. 4d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in Essex.
May 6. Westminster.	Gerard de Grymston acknowledges that he owes to David de Wollore, clerk, and Michael de Ravendale, clerk, 4l.; to be levied etc. in the county of York.
	Cancelled on payment.
May 5. Westminster.	John atte Halle of Sandhurst, John Danhurst and John Coterel acknowledge that they owe severally to John de Fenton 10l.; to be levied etc. in Berks.
	Cancelled on payment.
May 6. Westminster.	Thomas Crispyn of Grymesby acknowledges that he owes to John de Clapham, clerk, 20l.; to be levied etc. in the county of Lincoln.
April 6. Westminster.	Richard de Gillyng of York, John de Strenshale and Thomas de Gillyng acknowledge that they severally owe to David de Wollore, clerk, 100 marks; to be levied etc. in the county of York.
	Cancelled on payment.
	Memorandum that the abbot of St. Mary's, York, received this recognisance by writ of dedimus potestatem, which is on the files among the writs of this year.
May 9. Westminster.	Robert prior of Torkeseye acknowledges for himself and convent that they owe to Simon de Gaynesburgh, clerk, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in the county of Lincoln.
May 11. Westminster.	John Pecche, knight, acknowledges that he owes to William de Clynton, earl of Huntyngdon, 16l.; to be levied etc. in the county of Warwick.
May 12. Westminster.	Ralph earl of Stafford and John Hastang, knight, acknowledge that they severally owe to Saier de Rocheford, knight, 100l.; to be levied etc. in the county of Stafford.
	John Hastang, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Ralph earl of Stafford 200l.; to be levied etc. in the county of Stafford.
	Thomas Doilly acknowledges that he owes to Thomas son of Maurice de Berkele, knight, the elder, 160l.; to be levied etc. in the county of Buckingham.
	John de Insula of Rougemont (de Rubio Monte) acknowledges that he owes to Ralph de Nevill 80l.; to be levied etc. in the county of Cambridge.
	Richard Andreu of Brutewell acknowledges that he owes to Richard le Clerk of Burnham 10 marks; to be levied etc. in the county of Buckingham.
May 12. Westminster.	Walter atte Greene and Robert atte Greene acknowledge that they owe to Henry, duke of Lancaster, 100 marks; to be levied etc. in the county of Warwick.
	Enrolment of release by Saier son and heir of Ralph de Rocheford, knight, to John de Hastang, knight, of all his right and claim in the manor of la Grave with its appurtenances, in the county of Warwick. Witnesses: William de Clynton, earl of Huntingdon, Ralph earl of Stafford, Baldwin de Fryvyll, John de Clynton, Walter de Hopton, knights. Dated Westminster, Monday after St. John ante Portam Latinam, 28 Edward III.
	Memorandum that Saier came into the chancery at Westminster on 17 May and acknowledged the preceding deed.
	Enrolment of deed testifying that whereas John de Moubray, lord of the isle of Axiholm and of the honours of Brembre and Gouheria granted to Sir William de Clyve, parson of Epworth church, Sir William de Burton, parson of Galby church and Sir Richard de Stoke, parson of Lavenham church, the manors of Thresk, Wodehall, Kirkeby Malasart and Burton in Lonesdale with their appurtenances in the county of York, and the manor of Whetal and 19l. 2s. 6¼d. rent and in Ouston and Haxay in the county of Lincoln, except all fees and advowsons and except homages, wards, marriages, reliefs and escheats and except woods, groves, parks, free chaces, warrens, bailiwicks and reversions in those manors, and except all liberties and royalties with the profits thereof, which John holds in the said manors, or pertaining thereto, saving to William, William and Richard common of pasture with their cattle in those manors and reasonable and necessary estovers in the woods, to be received by the view and livery of the foresters or keepers of the woods for the time being, to re-enfeoff John and Elizabeth his wife, John has ratified the said grant. Dated Westminster, 16 May, 28 Edward III.
	Memorandum that John came into the chancery at Westminster on 17 May and acknowledged the preceding deed.
—	John de Wyngefeld, knight, puts in his place Gilbert de Debenham to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 266 marks made to him in chancery by John Bardolf, lord of Wyrmegeye, Robert de Causton, knight, John de Walton, knight, and John Auntrous.
	Enrolment of indenture made at Westminster on 5 May, 28 Edward III, between John de Wyngefeld, knight, of the one part, and John Bardolf, lord of Wyrmegeye, Robert de Causton, knight, John de Wilton, knight, and John Auntrous, of the other part, witnessing that whereas the said John, Robert, John and John are severally bound to John de Wyngefeld in 266 marks by a recognisance made to him in chancery on the said 5 May, to be paid 166 marks on the feast of the Eleven Thousand Virgins next, and 100 marks on the same feast following, John de Wyngefeld grants that if they pay him 83 marks and 50 marks respectively at the aforesaid terms, then the recognisance shall be null.
	Memorandum that John de Wyngefeld came into the chancery at Westminster on 12 May and acknowledged the preceding indenture.
	Enrolment of indenture made between Richard earl of Arundel and Roger de Mortymer, earl of la Marche, witnessing that Richard makes a general release to Roger of all actions against him for lands, manors, castles and lordships which Roger holds in demesne, in service or in reversion, which might pertain to Richard, saving to Richard all seigniories and services due to him of any of the lands or manors which Roger holds in demesne, service, or reversion, with or without mesne; Roger likewise makes a general release to Richard of all actions for the manor and lands of Strettonesdale, with appurtenances, and all other lands, manors, castles and lordships with appurtenances which Richard holds in demesne, in service, in reversion or otherwise, which might pertain to Roger, saving to Roger the seigniory and services of the manors of Dodyton and Hyntes and of all other lands which Richard holds of him in demesne, service or reversion, with or without mesne, so that the release with warranty of the castle, lordship and land of Chirk in Wales, made to Richard by Roger under the name of Roger de Mortymer, lord of Wygemor, and the recognisance for 5,000l. made to Roger by Richard and the indentures made between them before these presents, upon the said release and recognisance, shall remain in force notwithstanding these indentures. Dated Westminster, Sunday before St. Dunstan, 28 Edward III. French.
	Memorandum that both the earl of Arundel and the earl of March came into the chancery at Westminster on the said Sunday and acknowledged the preceding indenture.
May 13. Westminster.	John de Ufford, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Henry duke of Lancaster 633l. 6s. 8d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Suffolk.
May 16. Westminster.	William Heroun, knight, acknowledges that he owes to John de Sancto Clauo (sic) of Malketon 5 marks; to be levied etc. in Northumberland.
	Enrolment of indenture witnessing that whereas Ralph earl of Suffolk and John de Hastang, knight, are severally bound to Saier de Rocheford, knight, in 100l. by a recognisance made in chancery, to pay one moiety at Midsummer next and the other moiety at the quinzaine of Michaelmas next, Saier grants that if the earl or John pay him or his attorney at Warwick 100l., to wit, 50l. at Midsummer next and 50l. at the quinzaine of Michaelmas following, then the recognisance shall be void, and further that if he puts disturbance in an inquisition between John and himself for the manor of Grave, co. Warwick, for which a plea is pending at his suit against John in the Common Bench by writ of scire facias, so that the inquisition pass against John, then the recognisance shall be null, so that the inquisition be taken at John's costs and judgment rendered thereupon before the said Midsummer if this can be done, and if not the earl and John shall make payment in the manner aforesaid and John shall pursue the inquisition and have judgment without disturbance of Saier. Dated London, 14 May, 28 Edward III. French.
	Memorandum that Saier came into the chancery at Westminster on 17 May and acknowledged the preceding indenture.
May 12. Westminster.	To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer. Order to cause the men of the following parishes in Northumberland and the sheriff of that county to have the respite which the king has granted to them, as the king of his favour has granted to the men of the parishes of Chevelyngham Wolloure, Emeldon, Chatton, Werkworth, Routhebury, Ellesdon, Brankeston, Fenton, Horton, Carham and Forde in that county, and to John de Coupeland the sheriff, respite until the quinzaine of Hilary next for the 600l. 3s. 1d. with which the sheriff was charged for those men in his account rendered at the exchequer, for the ninth of sheaves, lambs and fleeces granted in the 14th year of the reign, and the king gave to the men of other parishes of that county, to wit, of Aldeston, Simondesburn, Hautwisel, Whitefeld, Knaresdale, Horsley, Whelpyngton, Ovyngeham, Hawe, Thokeryngton, Slaveley, Angreham and Alwenton, respite until the said quinzaine for all the sums exacted of them for the ninth.
May 17. Westminster.	William de la Pole, the younger, knight, acknowledges that he owes to John Gaunt of Bymbrok 40 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Norfolk.
	Cancelled on payment.
May 18. Westminster.	Thomas da la Dale, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Melcheburn 200 marks; to be levied etc. in the county of Bedford.
	Cancelled on payment.
May 18. Westminster.	Walter de Byntre acknowledges that he owes to Henry duke of Lancaster 100 marks; to be levied in the county of Norfolk.
	Cancelled on payment.
	Enrolment of grant by Ralph de Hastyngges, knight, to John de Pykering and John de Allerstan of his manor of Gyssyngg with its appurtenances and all services, customs, homages of tenants both free and bond and all that goes with them, reliefs, wards, courts, and suits of court and their profits and mills, chantries, fisheries, frank-folds, woods, lands, meadows, pastures and all other appurtenances. Witnesses: Robert de Bosevill, William de Middelton, Edmund de Necketon, Henry de Redenhale, Richard de Brissyngham, William Cakremol, John atte Laund. Dated Gyssyng, Thursday before Easter, 28 Edward III.
	Memorandum that Ralph came into the chancery at Westminster on 18 May and acknowledged the preceding charter.
	Enrolment of grant by John de Pykeryng and John de Allerstan to Thomas Gardeneyr of Cheddestan of their manor of Gyssyng with its appurtenances, which manor they acquired of Sir Ralph de Hastynges, knight. Witnesses: Robert del Park, Gilbert de Debenham, Robert de Bosevill, William de Middelton, Edmund de Necketon, Henry de Redenhale, Richard de Brissyngham, William Cakremol, John atte Laund, Roger de Gissyng. Dated Gyssyng, Wednesday the eve of the Ascension, 28 Edward III.
	Memorandum that the said John and John came into the chancery at Westminster on the said Wednesday and acknowledged the preceding charter.
May 20. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Kent. Writ for payment to Otto de Grandissono and John fitz Bernard, knights of that shire, of 10l. 8s. for their expenses in attending the parliament held at Westminster on Monday after St. Mark last, to wit for twenty-six days at 4s. a day each.
	The like to the sheriffs of the remaining counties for the knights of their respective shires. [As in Return of Members of Parliament, pt. i. page 155.]
May 20. Westminster.	To the mayor and bailiffs of Leicester. Writ for payment to John Martyn and John de Hodynges, burgesses of that town, of 112s. for their expenses in attending the said parliament, to wit for twenty-eight days at 2s. a day each.
	The following have like writs for various sums, to wit:—
	Ellis de Braghyng and Thomas de Kyngeston, burgesses of Suthwerk.
	John Pyion and John Luffe, burgesses of Shaftesbury.
	Edmund Foucher and John Beek, burgesses of Derby.
	Nicholas Wytyng and Ellis Wilde, burgesses of Tavystok.
	Robert Noble and William Wyke, citizens of Exeter.
April 30. Westminster.	To the prior and convent of Christ Church, Canterbury. Order to grant to John Herlyng, the king's yeoman, such maintenance or pension from their house as Gawayn Corder, deceased, had there, informing the king by the bearer of these presents of what they do in the matter.
	Memorandum that John de Codyngton, the elder, William de Haukesworth, John de Codyngton, the younger, John Bray, John de Chaddesden and George de Cumpton of the county of Nottingham on 9 June have mainperned for Henry Beek, constable of Newerk castle, Robert de Codyngton, chaplain, and John, parochial chaplain of Newerk, imprisoned in the Tower of London by the king's order, to have them before the council from day to day to answer the things laid against them, and afterwards on 18 June following, John de Ellerton, the king's serjeant at arms, at whose suggestion Henry and the said chaplains were taken, being called before the king's council, and the cause of the taking being examined, it was found that the cause was null, therefore Henry and the chaplains were released by the king's order and the mainpernors discharged of their mainprise.
	Membrane 20d.
May 20. Westminster	William de Burton, knight, and Roland Daneys acknowledge that they owe to John Engayne, knight, and Roger de Dersyngham, general attorneys of Mary de Sancto Paulo, countess of Pembroke, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in Rutland.
	Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Roger.
May 18. Westminster	William de Notton, William de Fyncheden, the younger, and William de Staynton, acknowledge that they owe to John de Bello Campo of Warrewyk, 17l. 16s.; to be levied etc. in the county of York.
	Cancelled on payment.
May 20. Westminster.	Thomas Gardyneir of Chedestan, William Gardyneir and Henry de Reydon acknowledge that they owe to John de Allerstan and John de Pikeryng 200l.; to be levied etc. in Surrey.
	Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by John de Allerstan.
	Nicholas Somersete of Kedwelly acknowledges that he owes to Robert atte Grene of Rowedych 200 marks; to be levied etc. in the county of Oxford.
	Enrolment of deed testifying that whereas William de Mountagu, earl of Salisbury and lord of Man, has granted to Richard de Chaddeslee a yearly rent of 20l., to be received for his life of the earl's manor of Cory Ryvel, co. Somerset, at Michaelmas and Easter in equal portions, the earl has paid to Richard 10l. down in name of seisin of the said annuity. Dated at the earl's manor of Swaynestone, 1 July, 26 Edward III.
	Memorandum that William came into the chancery at Westminster on 20 May and acknowledged the preceding deed.
	Enrolment of release by John Gaunte of Bynbrok to William son of Richard de la Pole, knight, and to Margaret his wife and to Margaret's heirs and assigns, of all his right and claim in the advowson of the church of Northorp near Gaynesburgh, co. Lincoln. Witnesses: Robert de Thorp, William de Skippewyth, John Knyvet, Roger de Meres of Kirketon, John de Reppynghale. Dated Sleford, co. Lincoln, 1 May, 28 Edward III.
	Memorandum that John Gaunte came into the chancery on 16 May and acknowledged the preceding deed.
	Enrolment of grant by Ralph de Nevill, knight, lord of Raby, to the king, at his request, of all Ralph's manor of Evre near Woxebrugg, to hold with the knights' fees, advowsons, meadows, pastures, profits and all other appurtenances in exchange for 90l. of land or rent to be granted to Ralph and his heirs by the king. Witnesses: John bishop of Worcester, the chancellor, William bishop of Winchester, the treasurer, Sir Henry de Lancastre, duke of Lancaster, Sir William de Bohun, earl of Northampton, Sir Bartholomew de Burgherssh, the elder, Sir John de Grey of Rotherfeld, Sir John de Wyngefeld, Sir Richard de Denton. Dated Westminster, 10 July, 26 Edward III.
	Memorandum that Ralph came into the chancery at Westminster on 21 May and acknowledged the preceding charter.
May 20. Westminster.	John de Bukyngham, archdeacon of Northampton, and Gilbert Chasteleyn, knight, acknowledge that they owe to William de Clynton, earl of Huntyngdon, 80l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the county of Oxford.
	William de Groucy, knight, acknowledges to William de Burton, knight, 50l.; to be levied etc. in the county of Northampton.
	Cancelled on payment.
	The same William de Groucy acknowledges that he owes to the said William de Burton 50l.; to be levied as aforesaid.
	The same William de Groucy acknowledges that he owes to the said William de Burton 400l.; to be levied as aforesaid.
	John de Cobham, knight, son of John de Cobham, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Nicholas de Wandlesworth, citizen and merchant of London, 200 marks; to be levied etc. in Wilts.
May 22. Westminster.	Henry duke of Lancaster acknowledges that he owes to Guy de Bryen, knight, and to John Gogh, archdeacon of St. David's, 800 marks; to be levied etc. in Wilts.
	Cancelled on payment.
May 25. Westminster.	Gilbert Chasteleyn, knight, acknowledges that he owes to John de Bello Campo of Warrewyk 500 marks; to be levied etc. in the county of Oxford.
May 22. Westminster.	Richard son of Richard de Eccleshale acknowledges that he owes to the dean and college of the king's free chapel of St. Stephen within Westminster palace 500 marks; to be levied etc. in the county of Hertford.
	Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Thomas de Canynges, dean of the said chapel.
	Enrolment of grant by Philip Lyef of Stanford, co. Kent, and Alice his wife, sister of Walter Neel, late citizen and cornmonger of London, to Robert Hamond, kinsman, and one of the heirs of Walter, of all those lands and rents with their appurtenances which came to Alice as her purparty by hereditary right, after Walter's death, within the liberty of the city of London and in Kent or elsewhere. Witnesses: John Hayton, Denis Lyef, William Holford, Peter Daneys, Denis Baker, Peter Baker, Peter Kempe. Dated Stanford, 9 September, 27 Edward III.
	Enrolment of release by the same Philip Lyef of Stanford and Alice his wife to Robert Hamond, kinsman and heir of Walter, of all their right and claim in all the lands, and rents which descended to Alice by hereditary right after Walter's death, in the city of London and elsewhere in England, which lands and rents Robert previously held of the grant of Philip and Alice. Witnesses: Bartholomew Frestlynge, Richard Wycombe, Richard de Preston, Ralph de Preston, William Wandesworth, Richard Stokes, Roger Braborn, 'coupere.' Dated London, 19 May, 28 Edward III.
	Memorandum that Philip and Alice came into the chancery at Westminster on 24 May and acknowledged the preceding deeds.
	Membrane 19d.
May 1. Westminster.	Agnes late the wife of John de Buscy, knight, acknowledges that she owes to John de Bedeford, citizen and skinner of London, 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of her lands and chattels in Rutland.
April 30. Westminster.	John Gardiner is sent to the abbot and convent of Pippewell to receive such maintenance in that abbey for life as Roger de Langeleye, deceased, had there at the late king's request. By p.s. [22384.]
April 30. Westminster.	Adam Merlyn is sent to the abbot and convent of Kirkestall to receive such maintenance in that abbey for life as Cook Johan, deceased, had there at the king's request. By p.s. [22385.] (fn. 1)
May 3. Westminster.	Ralph de Ferariis, knight, and William Chamberleyn of Keggeworth acknowledge that they owe to John de Bisshopeston, clerk, 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the county of Leicester.
	Adam de Everyngham, parson of Bockyng church, of the immediate jurisdiction of Canterbury, and prebendary of South Muskham in the church of St. Mary, Suthwell, in the diocese of York, acknowledges that he owes to John Maunsel, knight, 21l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Essex.
May 3. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Nottingham. Order to cause a regard to be made in the forest of Shirewode in that county in accordance with the form of the following capitula, so that the regard be made before the Nativity of the Virgin next.
	Capitula.
Oct. 20. Westminster.	A like writ, with capitula enclosed, is sent to the sheriff of Rutland, to cause a regard to be made in the forest of Rutland before Easter next.
May 25. Westminster.	Nicholas prior of St. Frideswide's church, Oxford, acknowledges for himself and convent that they owe to Robert de Newenham, clerk, 2 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in the county of Oxford.
	Enrolment of release by John son and heir of James de Norhampton to Edmund Flaumbard of all his right and claim in all those lands, with their appurtenances, which Edmund held of the gift and feoffment of the said James, as in meadows, pastures, groves, woods, rents, reliefs, heriots, escheats, &c. in the town of Boklond and Wydehale, co. Hertford, which belonged to James. Witnesses: Ralph Chaumberleyn, Walter de Thorp, William Prentys, Roger atte Wodegate, John de Royston, heyward. Dated Boklond, Sunday after the Invention of the Holy Cross, 28 Edward III.
	Memorandum that John came into the chancery at Westminster on 7 May and acknowledged the preceding deed.
	Enrolment of release made by John son of Walter de Houby, knight, for the souls of Gilbert de Houby, Maud his wife, John son of Gilbert de Houby, knight, Alice his wife and John their son, to the warden and chaplains of the chapel of St. Peter, Kyrkeby upon Wrethek, of all his right and claim in the manor of Kyrkeby aforesaid, and in all the lands, rents and services with their appurtenances which belonged to Maud late the wife of Gilbert de Houby in the said town of Kyrkeby, and in the advowson of Kyrkeby church, which church the said warden and chaplains hold to their own uses. Witnesses: John de Folevill, Matthias de Folevill, John de Brabason, knights, James Beler, Laurence Hauberk, Robert Hauberk, Ralph de Freseby. Dated Kirkeby upon Wrethek, 5 October, 27 Edward III.
	Memorandum that John came into the chancery at Westminster on 7 May and acknowledged the preceding deed.
	Enrolment of release by John son of Walter de Houby, knight, to Alice late the wife of Roger Beler, knight, and Roger son of the said Roger, of all his right and claim in the manor of Kirkeby upon Wrethek with its appurtenances, and in all the lands, rents and services which belonged to Maud late the wife of Gilbert de Houby in the town of Kirkeby. [Witnesses as above. Dated as above.]
	Memorandum that John came into the chancery at Westminster on 7 May and acknowledged the preceding deed.
May 9. Westminster.	Henry del Strete, citizen and vintner of London, and Thomas del Strete acknowledge that they owe to Michael de Ponynges, knight, 175l. 8s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in Surrey.
	Cancelled on payment.
May 9. Westminster.	Robert de Benhale, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Richard earl of Arundel 100l.; to be levied etc. in Norfolk.
May 9. Westminster	Peter le Veel, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Roger de Bello Campo, knight, 200 marks; to be levied etc. in Devon.
	Cancelled on payment.
	Hugh de Cressy and Walter Rabbe acknowledge that they owe to Richard de Thoresby, clerk, 20 marks; to be levied etc. in the county of Lincoln.
	Cancelled on payment.
May 26. Westminster.	Benedict de Fulsham and John William, citizens of London, acknowledge that they owe to Fulk de Horewode, citizen of London, 70l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the city of London.
	Cancelled on payment.
	The same Benedict and John acknowledge that they owe to the said Fulk 70l.; to be levied as aforesaid.
	Cancelled on payment.
	John son of John del Ker acknowledges that he owes to William de Haukesworth, clerk, 20s.; to be levied etc. in the county of Nottingham.
	Cancelled on payment.
May 26. Westminster	Thomas Grymbaud, 'barber,' of Buntyngford, acknowledges that he owes to John de Redeswell 10 marks; to be levied etc. in the county of Hertford.
May 26. Westminster.	William de Middelton of Brisyngham acknowledges that he owes to William de la Pole, the younger, knight, John Rose, John Trailly, parson of Swanton church, John de Aympole, Giles Gerveys, John de Wirlyngworth and Robert son of Robert Clere, 400l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Norfolk.
	Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by William de la Pole.
May 24. Westminster.	To the justiciary of Ireland and to the treasurer and barons of the exchequer, Dublin. Order to cause the mayor and community of Cork in Ireland to have respite until the quinzaine of Michaelmas next for 50l. of the arrears of their ferm, as the said mayor and community have besought the king by their petition exhibited before him and his council in parliament to grant them a mitigation of their ferm and pardon for the arrears thereof, as the city is so damaged by a sudden fire and by the late mortal pestilence and by the costs and expenses incurred by the mayor and community upon the war in those parts, and they have suffered such depredations at sea, that they cannot suffice for the payment of their yearly ferm of 86 marks for the said city and for a plot of land called 'la Faygh,' or of the arrears thereof which extend to 50l., and the king has given them the said respite for the 50l., so that after he has deliberated upon the matter with his council he may cause what he sees fit to be done by their advice. By pet. of parl.
June 6. Westminster	To John de Bello Campo, constable of the Tower of London or to him who supplies his place. Order to release Walter de Bentele from the prison in the Tower, where he is detained by the king's order, by a mainprise, and to have him brought before the king in chancery to do what shall there be enjoined upon him, as William de Ryse of Beverley, Richard de Bolton, John de Allerstan, John de Fencotes, John de Bentele, William Vavaceour of the county of York, Robert de Luffenham of the county of Rutland, Robert de Ormesheved, and Henry de Threlkeld of the county of Cumberland have mainperned to have Walter before the king and his council whenever they are warned, and that he will not depart from England in the mean time without the king's special licence. By K. and C.
	Memorandum that on 20 November Walter was released from prison by the king's order, and the said mainpernors were discharged of their mainprise.
June 9. Westminster.	Edmund prior of St. Bartholomew's, Smethefeld, London, acknowledges for himself and convent that they owe to Simon de Hathefeld of London, 'potter,' 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Middlesex.
	Cancelled on payment.
June 9. Westminster	William de Belgrave, parson of a mediety of Mynstreton church, acknowledges that he owes to David de Wollore, Henry de Ingelby and Michael de Ravendale, clerks, 40 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in the county of Leicester.
	Cancelled on payment acknowledged by David.
May 20. Westminster.	Richard de Goldesburgh, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Ralph de Cromwell, knight, 1,000 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of York.
May 31. Westminster.	Thomas de Courteney, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Richard earl of Arundel 80l.; to be levied etc. in Somerset.
	Cancelled on payment.
	Nicholas son of Henry Maunsel of Croyndon acknowledges that he owes to John Danhurst and Nicholas de Carreu 10 marks; to be levied etc. in Surrey.
	Cancelled on payment acknowledged by Nicholas Carreu.
May 29. Westminster.	Roger, abbot of Coggesale, acknowledges for himself and convent that they owe to Robert Sewale, merchant of Ipswich, and to Maud his wife 77l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their land and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Essex.
May 26. Westminster.	To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer. Order to cause Thomas de Holand and Joan his wife, sister and heir of John earl of Kent, and the escheators concerned, to have the respite granted to them by the king, as on 22 February in the 27th year of the reign, the king, having taken the homage of Thomas for all the lands which the said earl held in chief at his death, rendered those lands to him and to Joan, and now Thomas and Joan have shown the king that the treasurer and barons have charged the escheators of the counties in which the said lands are situate with the rents and fee ferms of the said inheritance for the terms following the said 22 February, according to the rate of the time when the lands of that inheritance were in the king's hand by the earl's death, before the said day, which rate the said escheators intend to levy of Thomas and Joan, who have thereupon besought the king to provide a remedy, and because the king wishes to deliberate with his council whether answer ought to be made to him for the rate of the said rents and ferms for the terms after the 22 February according to the time that they were in his hand before that day, he has given Thomas and Joan and the said escheators respite until the quinzaine of Michaelmas next for all sums of money exacted of them for the rate of such rents and ferms for terms subsequent to that day, so that the king may take such deliberation with his council and cause what is just to be done. By C.