Close Rolls, Edward III: May 1374

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 14, 1374-1377. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1913.

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'Close Rolls, Edward III: May 1374', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 14, 1374-1377, (London, 1913) pp. 73-76. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw3/vol14/pp73-76 [accessed 19 April 2024]

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May 1374

May 4.
Westminster.
Bernard Brocas knight to Beatrice who was wife of Thomas Breouse knight. Recognisance for 400l., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Suthampton.
William Bures to Master William Byde clerk. Recognisance for 20 marks to be levied etc. in Surrey.
Cancelled on payment.
Writing of Robert de Hagham, son and heir of Sir Robert de Hagham knight, granting with warranty to Sir Thomas de Thorp parson of Tyd, Richard de Welby of Multon, Sir Robert Warde of Holbech chaplain, Robert White of Holbech the elder and Thomas his brother, their heirs and assigns, the remainder after the death of Dame Eleanor wife of Thomas de Dryby, mother of the said Robert de Hagham, of all lands, rents and services in Sutton by Markeby, Hagham and Tathewell which the said Thomas de Dryby and Dame Eleanor now hold for her life of the said Robert's heritage with reversion to him and his heirs. Witnesses: John de Haghe, Thomas Claymond, Thomas de Haghe, Roger de Welby, John Balbo. Dated Westminster, 4 May 48 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 May.
Charter of William Wantyng, giving with warranty to John Fourneus and Alice sister of the said William and to the heirs of their bodies all his lands at le Naldre in the parishes of Stoke and Worplesdon with meadows, feedings, pastures, woods, moors, marshes, fisheries, reed beds, waters, paths, ways etc. which fell to him by inheritance after the death of William Wantyng his father, with reversion for lack of such issue to him the grantor and to his heirs. Witnesses: Robert Loxlee, William Guldeford, Richard Stoughton, Robert Chisenhale, William le Frensshe, Simon atte Churche, Robert Bromersh. Dated Guldeford, Monday the eve of All Hallows 47 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 May this year.
May 8.
Westminster.
William de Brundale of Norffolk to John de Boys of Lincolnshire and John de Bradstrete clerk of Suffolk. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Norffolk.
John de Meriet knight, Walter de Clopton, John Mautravers and Henry Molyns to Richard Cheddesley. Joint and several recognisance for 50l., to be levied etc. in Somerset.
Cancelled on payment.
The said John de Meriet knight to Walter de Clopton, John Mautravers and Henry Molyns. Recognisance for 60l., to be levied etc. (as above).
Writing of Maud atte Lye, cousin and heir of John de Warfeld, being a quitclaim with warranty to William Pecche and Agnes his wife, their heirs and assigns, of two messuages in the parish of St. Clement Danes without New Temple bar London. Witnesses: Andrew Tettesworth, William Louell, John Lankastresshire, Robert Craven, John de Shelton, John Freynche, Walter Barbour. Dated Westminster, Monday after Ascension day 48 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 May.
May 16.
Westminster.
Ellen de Bertram, daughter of Robert de Bertram knight, to Richard de Stanhope. Recognisance for 260 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of her lands and chattels in Northumberland.
May 6.
Westminster.
To Th. bishop of Ely. Order to grant Thomas de Maddyngle the king's clerk such a yearly pension as shall befit the giver and should bind the receiver to him, making him letters patent thereupon under seal, and writing again by the bearer what he will do; as by reason of his new creation the bishop is bound in such a pension to one of the king's clerks at the king's nomination until provision be by the bishop made him of a benefice, and the king is sending the said Thomas, whose advancement he has at heart. By p.s. [30107.]
Membrane 24d.
Charter of Guy de Bryene, giving to Master John de Carreu portioner of the church of Bedyngton, William Tauk, Thomas de Houton, John Oliver of Croydon the younger and David de Carreu, their heirs and assigns, 10 marks of yearly rent in Karsalton co. Surrey with the whole service of Nicholas de Carreu and his heirs whereby the said Nicholas holds of the said Guy the manor of Karsalton. Witnesses: Peter atte Wode, William Neudegate, Thomas de Kynardesle, Thomas de Berwe, John de Walyngton. Dated Karsalton, 7 May 48 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 May.
May 9.
Westminster.
Henry Percehay to Guy de Briene knight. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Devon.
Cancelled on payment.
Indenture made between Sir Guy de Briene knight and Henry Percehay, being a defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon condition that the said Henry or some other for him shall pay to Sir Guy or his executors or attorney 300 marks at Midsummer next or sooner, 120 marks at the quinzaine of Michaelmas following, and 120 marks at the quinzaine of St. Hilary following. Dated 9 May 48 Edward III.
French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 10 May.
May 8.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Norhampton. Order by mainprise of Richard Derlaston and Adam Bretoun of Staffordshire, William de Roudon clerk and Richard Rynglond the younger of Norhamptonshire to set free William Glaser of Norhampton from the king's prison there, bringing this writ before the justices at Westminster; as on his behalf it is shewn the king that lately by writ the king commanded the sheriff to attach the said William so as to have him before the said justices in the octaves of Trinity next to answer as well the king as Eleanor Belgrave of Norhampton for that, being lately there retained in her service, without reasonable cause and without her licence he withdrew from that service before the term agreed contrary to the ordinance, that by virtue of the said command the sheriff has taken him and is keeping him in the said prison, and that he is ready to answer the said Eleanor and stand to right in all things; and the said Richard, Adam, William and Richard, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of 20l. to have him before the said justices at the day named.
Vacated, because given up with seal unbroken (in cera) and nothing done thereupon.
Charter of Hugh de Waltham citizen and capper of London, giving with warranty to Roger Leget of Holbourne and Emma his wife for their lives, with remainder to John Doget of Boterwyk citizen of London and to his heirs, a messuage and ten shops with appurtenances in the parish of St. Andrew Holbourne without Old Temple bar called Paternosterrent. Witnesses: Nicholas de Exton, William atte Marche, William Knot, Stephen Child, Andrew Tetlesworth, William Louell, Richard Cook. Dated Holbourne, 6 May 48 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 May.
May 13.
Westminster.
John de Folkyngham parson of Blakeaueton to Robert de Muskham clerk and John de Garton of Kent. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Devon.
May 12.
Westminster.
To John Godfrey master of the barge of Bristol. Order under pain of forfeiture to leave all else and ceasing every excuse to be in person before the council at Westminster with all speed he may in order to give information touching those things which shall then and there be laid before him on the king's behalf, bringing this writ.
[Fœdera.]
The like to Thomas Mersey master of a ship called 'la Edmond' of Herwich, and sixteen other shipmasters, and to Robert Lathe of Lenne.
[Ibid.]
Charter of Thomas son and heir of Thomas de Blaston, giving with warranty to Sir Richard le Scrope knight, Sir Ralph Peek warden of Nowsele chapel and Sir Thomas de Schepesheved rector of Adloxton, their heirs and assigns, his manor of Blaston, with 2 acres of land in the fields of Haloughton, 2s. of rent in Haliok, and all commodities and reversions to the said manor belonging. Witnesses: Ralph de Notyngham of Blaston, John de Houby of Holte, Hugh Hemyngton of Medburne, Robert Blakwyn of Blaston, Richard Hellawe clerk. Dated Blaston, Friday the Invention of Holy Cross 44 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 May this year.
Writing of Avice Pevere late the wife of William de Clopton, being a quitclaim to John Mohaut of Kyngeston and Isabel his wife and to the heirs of their bodies, and for lack of such issue to the right heirs of the said Isabel, of all her right in the manors of Berkelowe and Overhal, with the advowson of Berkelowe church and all the lands, rents, profits, services, liberties etc. in Berkelowe, Overhall and the town of Asshedon which at any time were of the said William. Dated Westminster, 2 May 48 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 June.
June 5.
Westminster.
John de Pountfreit citizen and saddler of London and Robert de Pountfreit citizen and grocer of London to William de Mirfeld clerk. Joint and several recognisance for 200l., to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the city of London.
Cancelled on payment.
John Waryn to William atte Crosse parson of St. Clement Danes without New Temple bar London. Recognisance for 10 marks, to be levied etc. in Hertfordshire.
Membrane 23d.
May 18.
Westminster.
William de Haulay knight to Michael de Ravendale clerk. Recognisance for 20 marks, to be levied etc. in Lincolnshire.
Defeasance thereof, upon condition that the said William pay to the said Michael or his attorney at London 10 marks at the quinzaine of Trinity next.
Cancelled on payment.
Writing of Thomas son of Thomas de Blaston, being a quitclaim with warranty to Sir Richard Lescrope knight, Sir Ralph Peek warden of Nousleye chapel and Sir Thomas Shepesheved rector of Adloxton, their heirs and assigns, of all lands, rents, services, meadows, groves, feedings and pastures with the reversions thereto belonging in Blaston, Haloughton and Halyok which were sometime of Thomas his father. Witnesses: Sir John Boyvyle knight, Henry Boyvyle, John Norwych, Henry Norwych of Bryngherst, William Deystere of Haloughton, Robert Blakewyne, Thomas Haukyn. Dated Holte, the morrow of Ascension day 48 Edward III.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 May.