Close Rolls, Edward III: September 1375

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

'Close Rolls, Edward III: September 1375', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 14, 1374-1377, (London, 1913) pp. 252-260. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw3/vol14/pp252-260 [accessed 19 April 2024]

September 1375



Sept. 3. Rockingham.	To the sheriff of Berkshire. Order by mainprise of Thomas Taillour, William Morton, John Welewas and William Palmere to stay the taking of the body of any of the tenants of the manor of Farendon, although lately by writ the king ordered the sheriff to commit to prison all men and tenants of the said manor conspiring and confederate together, whom by inquisition or otherwise he should find to have done or attempted aught which may tend to a breach of the peace, there to be kept in safe custody until they should find security to stand to right in that behalf; as the said Thomas and the others, tenants of the said manor appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned each for other and for the residue of the said tenants to answer before the king or elsewhere as he will appoint to any who will make complaint, and to stand to right concerning the premises.
Sept. 7. Rockingham.	Alexander de la Buterie the king's serjeant is sent to the abbot and convent of Fountains, to take for life such maintenance in that house as John Salleye deceased had at the king's command. By p.s. [30648.]
Sept. 22. Westminster.	To the mayor and constable of the staple of the town of St. Botolph. Order, upon the petition of John Credy and Francis Johanni merchants of the old Stross' of Florence, by mainprise of the said John of the fellowship of the old Stross', Peter Mark of the fellowship of the Albertini and Peter Peragle of the fellowship of the new Stross', to cause certain wool to be dearrested and delivered to the said merchants to make their advantage thereof at their pleasure, and if there be cause wherefore they ought not so to do, order to be before the king and council at Westminster within eight days after the receipt of these presents to shew forth the same and further to do and receive what shall then and there be by the council appointed, bringing this writ; as their petition shews that at the said town the said John and Francis bought 29 sarplers of wool and marked the same with their mark, that at the suit of John Driffeld and others the said wool is in that staple arrested for particular causes, and that the mayor and constable have taken no heed to receive the said merchants to make their excuses touching the same, praying for remedy; and the said John Credy, Peter and Peter, appearing in person before the king and council, have mainperned to answer touching the premises and for the said wool before the council at Westminster or before the mayor and constable in the said staple, as shall be by the king and council appointed.
Sept. 27. Westminster.	John Brodok of London 'fisshmongere' to Richard Mory of Clerkenwell. Recognisance for 20l., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
	Charter of Thomas Boudy chaplain, giving with warranty to William Walworth, Agnes who was wife of Adam Fraunceys, Simon de Mordon, William Haldene, John Aubrey, Nicholas Brembre, John Philipot, John Fifhyde, John Ussher and William Whetelee citizens of London, their heirs and assigns, 10 acres of land in Eye sometime of John de Padyngton, and granting to them with the like warranty the reversion of a messuage, 34 acres of land and 1½ acre of meadow in the town of Eye sometime of John de Padyngton, and of all other lands, rents and services late of John de Padyngton in the towns of Eye and Westminster now held for life by William But and Joan his wife with reversion to him the said Thomas. Witnesses: Walter Leycestre, Richard Rook, Roger de Sudbury, Robert Hagbourne, William de Hulle. Dated Eye, 20 August 49 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 September.
Sept. 9. Westminster.	To the abbess and convent of Godestowe. Order to grant to John de Wendlyngburgh the younger the king's clerk such a yearly pension in that house as shall befit the givers and should bind the receiver to them, making him thereupon letters patent under the chapter seal, and writing again without delay what they will do; as the abbess by reason of her new creation is bound in such a pension to one of the king's clerks at the king's nomination, until provision of a benefice shall by the abbess be made him; and the king has nominated the said John, whose advancement he has at heart. By p.s. [30656. (fn. 1) ]
Oct. 11. Eltham.	Richard Sampson is sent to the abbot and convent of Thornton, to have such maintenance as John atte Halle deceased or any other had in that abbey. By p.s. [30709.]
	Writing of John de Bisshopeston clerk, being a receipt and acquittance to Robert Lambourne clerk and Thomas Brodok for 20 marks in full of all moneys due to this date; and a general release to them of all actions real and personal. Dated London, 20 July 49 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 October.
	Membrane 20d.
July 15. Westminster.	To Edward prince of Wales duke of Cornwall and earl of Chester. Order on sight of these presents forthwith to send express commands to his ministers within the said principality and county to publish in singular the ports and places therein the truce now newly made between the king and his adversaries of France, the form whereof the king is sending to him upon a schedule enclosed, and to cause the same to be kept.
	[Fœdera.]
July 15. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Somerset and Dorset. Like order to cause the said truce, the form whereof the king is sending upon a schedule enclosed, to be proclaimed in those counties, and to be kept.
	The like to singular the sheriffs and to the cities throughout England; also to William Latymer constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant there.
	[Ibid.]
	Truce made and agreed generally and universally by land and sea between the king and his adversary of France for them, their children, the said adversary's brethren, their subjects; allies, auxiliaries and adherents whatsoever, their realms, lands, countries, dominions, powers and districts, and especially for John duke of Brittany and Henry calling himself king of Castille, their subjects etc., the realm of Castille and other realms held by the said Henry, his lands etc. This truce shall begin in Pykardy and Vermondoys, in all the country this side the river Oyse and all the realm of England on the day of the date of these presents, to wit 27 June, the seaports excepted where it shall begin on the day hereinafter declared, in Normandy, France and Champaigne, Burgundy and Doulphyne 2 July next, in Brittany, Anjow, Mayne and Torayne 7 July, in Paitow, Santonge, Engemoys, Auv[er]gn, Lymosyn, Berry and Bourbonoys and in the county of Ferois 16 July, in Agenoys, Bourdoloys, Gaconnoys, Berne, Bigore and other parts of Guyen and Langedoc and generally in all other parts of the realm of France not herein named 22 July, in the realm of Castille 2 August, by sea from Lescluse in Flanders to the mouth of the Sayne and throughout the ports of England opposite 9 July, from the mouth of the Sayne to Rochel and throughout the ports in England opposite 17 July, from la Rochel to Burdeux and Baion 22 July, and generally throughout the other ports and portions of the realm of France, England and Castille and other the dominions of the said kings, their allies etc. by land and sea 2 August; and the same shall last from the days above mentioned until the last day of June 1376 at sunrise in every country. French.
	[Ibid.]
Oct. 3. Westminster.	Thomas Torell to Thomas de Newenham clerk, John Ednesore and Thomas Rocheford. Recognisance for 80l., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Cambridgeshire,
	Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said Thomas de Newenham and John.
Sept. 19. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Hertford. Order by mainprise of Nicholas Blake of Ware and John Warenner of Ware of Hertfordshire to stay the further execution of the king's late writ ordering the sheriff to attach Maud Broke of Spaldyng so as to have her before the justices at Westminster in the octaves of Michaelmas to answer as well the king as Richard Smelt of Ware wherefore without reasonable cause and the said Richard's licence she withdrew from his service before the term agreed, contrary to the ordinance by the king and council made for the common weal, and if she be taken for that cause to set her free without delay, bringing this writ before the said justices; as the said Nicholas and John, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of 10l. to have her body before the said justices at that day.
	Charter of Blanche Wake lady of Lydell, giving with warranty to John de Oustwyk, Robert de Garton rector of Snaves and Richard son of John Thorgot, their heirs and assigns, 35 acres of land, 8 acres 1 rood of meadow, 6½ acres of pasture and alder wood in Great Teye as fully as the said Blanche had the same by gift and feoffment of Nicholas de Sutton parson of Great Wygbergh, John de la Rokel, William de la Rokel late parson of Reddegrave and Adam Waryn of Colcestre. Witnesses: Sir Richard de Waldegrave, Sir Robert Corbet, Sir Robert de Teye knights, John de Burgh parson of Colne Wake, John atte Hill, John Colop. Dated Brunne castle, the morrow of Michaelmas 48 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at Westdepyng, 7 April last, before Richard de Treton clerk by virtue of the king's writ of dedimus potestatem, which is on the files for this year.
	Writing of William de Montagu earl of Salisbury and lord of Man, being a release to Richard de Chaddeslee his clerk of all actions to date, as he has rendered to the earl before the auditors appointed for the purpose a final account for the time he was receiver of the earl's treasure, and the earl has received of him full payment of all debts, accounts and arrears. Dated London, 1 October 49 Edward III. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster, 11 October.
	Writing of Thomas de Bysshopeston, son and heir of Roger de Bysshopeston, granting with warranty to Richard de Kyngton parson of Scheldon and Richard Botiller chaplain, their heirs and assigns, the reversion of the manor of Larkestoke co. Gloucestre, a messuage in Bysswode, a field called Sorelesfeld in Lapworth, a messuage and croft in Lapworthe sometime held in bondage by Walter Bonde with the body of Thomas son of Walter atte Knyhtes and all that goes with him, all the outwood of Bysswode, the manor of Bysswode and all the lands, rents and services in Lapworthe and Rowynton sometime held by Maud de Cantelowe, thirteen messuages, eight virgates of land, 10 acres of meadow, 4 acres of wood, 30 acres of waste and 8s. of rent in Pipewell and Waresleye co. Wircestre with the bodies of neifs there dwelling and all that goes with them, and all the lands, rents and services in Hulle and in More by Fladebury co. Wircestre and in Lyndon co. Warrewyk sometime held by Joan who was wife of Thomas de Bysshopeston with the neifs dwelling in Hulle and More aforesaid and all that goes with them, all now held for life without impeachment of waste by Beatrice de Bysshopeston with reversion after her death to him the said Thomas son of Roger. Witnesses: John Pecchee, Thomas de Erdyngton knights, Richard de Whitacre, John Walshe, Richard Busshel. Dated Sheldon, Sunday before St. Margaret 48 Edward III. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at Sheldon, Tuesday before St. Margaret last, before Roger de Kirketon, by virtue of the king's writ of dedimus potestatem, which is on the files for this year.
Oct. 20. Westminster.	John Parker of Olneye to William Lovet lord of Lyscombe. Recognisance for 240l., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Warwickshire.
	Cancelled on payment.
	Indenture made on Sunday after St. Michael in Monte Tumba 49 Edward III, being a defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon condition that John Parkere of Olneye or some other in his name pay to William Lovet lord of Lyscoumbe or to his attorney at Lyscombe 40l. in the octaves of St. Martin next, 40l. in the octaves of St. Hilary following, and 40l. in the octaves of Easter following. Dated London, as above.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said William in the chancery at Westminster, 20 October.
Oct. 20. Westminster.	William Peraunt is sent to the prior and convent of Andevere, to have for life such maintenance in that priory as John de Westle deceased had at the king's command. [See p.s. 30729.]
	Membrane 19d.
Sept. 2. Rockingham.	To the sheriff of York. Order by mainprise of William Wyghtman, John atte Halle and John Depyng of Lincolnshire to stay the taking of the body of Robert de Markham chaplain, bringing this writ before the justices of the Bench; as by writ de judicio, tested by Robert Belknap chief justice of the Bench, the king ordered the sheriff to take the said defendant so as to have him before the chief justice and his fellows at a set day yet to come, to answer Joan who was wife of Thomas de Fournyvalle knight concerning an alleged trespass at Treton; and now on behalf of the said defendant petition is made to the king for a stay, as he is ready to answer her the day the said writ is returnable and to stand to right in all things, and the said William, John and John, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of 10 marks to have him before the said justices at the aforesaid day.
	Charter of John Doget called Boterwik citizen of London, giving with warranty to William Walworth, Agnes who was wife of Adam Fraunceys, Simon de Mordon, William Haldene, John Aubrey, Nicholas Brembre, John Philipot, John Fifhide, John Ussher and William Whetelee citizens of London, their heirs and assigns, all his lands, rents and services and the reversions of all such in the towns and parishes of Westminster, Eye, Knyghtebrigge, Kensyngton, Brompton, Chelchhethe, Totenham and Haryngeay and elsewhere in Middlesex, with meadows, feedings, pastures, woods, hedges, ditches, ways, commons, suits of court etc. Witnesses: John Shordych, William atte Watre, John Samford, Thomas de Waudene, Ivo de Fulham, John Fraunkleyn, William Brienge, William Hulle. Dated Westminster, 20 August 49 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 September.
Sept. 27. Westminster.	William Catour of Redyng to Nicholas de Carreu. Recognisance for 40 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Berkshire.
Aug. 15. Drayton.	John Stygeyn messenger of the king's chamber is sent to the prior and convent of Christ Church London, to take for life such maintenance of that house as Walter de Stodeley deceased used to have therein.
	By p.s. [30608.]
	Writing of Thomas Hynton, cousin and heir of Ralph de Wedon knight, being a quitclaim to Hugh Cheyne of the manor of Rolveston co. Leycester. Dated 10 September 49 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 October.
	Writing of Agnes de Sonderlond, being a quitclaim with warranty to Thomas son of Thurstan de Tildeslegh, his heirs and assigns, of all messuages, lands etc. which she had in the hamlet of Chaydok in the town of Tildeslegh. Dated Crebelgate London, Friday after Michaelmas 49 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 October.
Oct. 19. Westminster.	Richard Stury knight to John de Dounham. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Worcestershire.
	Cancelled on payment.
	John de Dounham to Richard Stury knight. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Norhamptonshire.
	Cancelled on payment.
	Membrane 18d.
	Writing of John Wyneslowe of Honysdon the elder, being a quitclaim with warranty to John Wynselowe the younger his brother, William Eynsham, Philip Yonge, John Cosyn citizens and pepperers of London and John Wiltshire of Heydon co. Essex, their heirs and assigns, of all right present or future in all the lands, rents and services now held by his said brother and the others in the town of Honysdon sometime of John Wynselowe his father. Witnesses: John Rugewyne, Richard Brawghyng, Nicholas Blake the younger, Richard Heyle, William Rokesburgh, Thomas Boukoc, John Parker of Honysdon. Dated Honysdon, 19 October 49 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 October.
	Writing of William Lovet lord of Liscoumbe, being a quitclaim with warranty to John Parker of Olneye, his heirs and assigns, of the manor of Holte with appurtenances in Warwykshire and Leycestreshire. Witnesses: William de Spaygne of Medburne, William Dextre of Halghton, Ralph Notyngham of Blaston, John atte Welle of Drayton, William Nel of the same. Dated London, Saturday after St. Michael in Monte Tumba 49 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 October.
Oct. 23. Westminster.	Thomas de Grauntson, John Broumwych and John de Eyllesford knights and John de Oldecastel to John de Mountagu knight. Joint and several recognisance for 400 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in Kent.
	Indenture of defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon condition that Sir Thomas de Grauntson, Sir John Brumwych, Sir John de Eyllesford knights and John de Oldecastel shall pay or cause to be paid 400 marks to Sir John Mountagu knight, his attorney or executors in London at the Temple church in 'Fletestre' within three years from this date, to wit 44l. 8s. 10½d. at Easter next, 44l. 8s. 10½d. at Michaelmas following or within a quinzaine of those terms, and so from year to year until the whole be paid. Dated London, 24 October the same year. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 October.
	Indenture of defeasance of the warranty clause in a deed of quitclaim enrolled of the manor of Eton Tregos co. Hereford, made to Sir Thomas de Grauntson knight by Sir John de Mountagu knight, witnessing that Sir Thomas, his heirs or assigns, shall take no advantage thereof by writ of warranty of charter, voucher or otherwise save only to bar any action of Sir John and his heirs in time to come. Dated London, 22 October 49 Edward III. French.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 October.
	Writing of John Mountagu knight, being a quitclaim with warranty to Thomas de Grauntson knight, his heirs and assigns, of the manor of Eton Tregos co. Hereford. Witnesses: Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March, Gilbert Talbot, John Lovel, John Bromwych, John Eylesford, John de la Wode knights, John Oldecastell, Philip Holgot. Dated Eton aforesaid, Friday the feast of St. Matthew 49 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 October.
Oct. 27. Westminster.	William Archebaud 'assewer' is sent to the abbot and convent of Glastonbury, to take for life such maintenance in that house as Walter Wyght deceased had at the king's command. By p.s. [30738.]
Oct. 28. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Thomas Dedemore and William de London to stay the taking of the body of John Dedemore clerk, although lately upon the petition of John Torold and William Legge of London 'carter,' averring that the said clerk threatened them in their bodies and limbs, the king ordered the sheriffs to cause him to come before them, and to compel him to find mainpernors who, under a pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon them, would mainpern him that he should cause or procure no hurt or harm to the complainants, and if he should refuse, to commit him to Neugate gaol, there to be kept in safe custody until he would willingly so do; as the said Thomas and William de London, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of 40l. that he shall cause or procure no bodily hurt or harm to the complainants.
	Writing of Walter Colingbourne, being a quitclaim with warranty to William Hechecok of Chaldebourne, his heirs and assigns, of all lands, rents and services in the town of Andovere co. Hampton sometime of John Ingulf. Witnesses: Michael Skyllyng, Nicholas Bray, Edmund Spircok, Robert May, John London. Dated Andovere, the feast of All Saints 49 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 September (sic).
	Writing of John Osbern, one of the executors of Godfrey de la Rokele, being a receipt and acquittance to Robert de Muskham clerk for 20l. in part of a greater sum. Dated London, 3 June 49 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 November.
	Membrane 17d.
Oct. 22. Westminster.	Richard de Claypole to John de Beverle esquire. Recognisance for 60l., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Surrey.
	Writing of Reynold Berneres parson of Depedene, John Chareman of Riclyngg and Richard Haselbech perpetual vicar of Wymbisch, being a grant to Robert de Lamborne parson of Wymbisch for his life of a yearly rent of 100s., to be taken at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions of all their lands in the towns of Wymbisch, Thaxestede and the hamlet of Yerdlee co. Essex sometime of John de Wymbisch and John Elys, with power to distrain for arrears. Witnesses: Thomas Brodok, John Freman, John Hervy, William Colwelle, John Michel, John Schepherde, John Jemes. Dated Wymbisch, 1 October 47 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 October this year.
	Charter of Thomas Kyng of Totenham, cousin and heir of John Bernes citizen and alderman of London, giving with warranty to Henry bishop of Wircestre, Nicholas Carewe, Richard Lyons and Henry Medbourne clerk, their heirs and assigns, all lands, rents and services and the reversions of tenants whatsoever, when they shall fall in, which the said Thomas has in the towns of Edelmeton, Totenham and Schordich co. Middlesex and Eltham co. Kent, except 10 acres of wood in Totenham called Berwyswode and 5 acres of meadow in that town, all which premises were sometime of the said John Bernes. Witnesses: Sir John Knyvet then chancellor, Sir John Cavendissh and Sir Robert Bealknap then justices, John Wroth, William Pymme, John Goldyng. Dated Edelmeton, 24 October 49 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at London, 25 October.
	Charter of Adam Berden rector of St. Mary atte Hulle London and John Stokyngbury citizen and fishmonger of London, demising to Isabel who was wife of William Olneye late citizen and fishmonger of London, her heirs and assigns, all the lands, rents etc. in Sopereslane in the parish of St. Pancrace London, in breadth between Sopereslane on the east and a tenement of Adam Stable on the west, and in length extending from Yeuwenelane towards the south to a void piece of ground in Sopereslane towards the north, sometime of John Olneye knight, which they had by bequest of her said husband, as contained in his will proved, published and enrolled in the husting of London holden for pleas of land on Monday before St. Margaret 49 Edward III; William Walworth being then mayor of London, Richard Lyouns and William Wodehous sheriffs, and Adam Stable alderman of the ward. Witnesses: John Haddele, William Essex, John Dovy, John Organ. Dated London, Saturday the Nativity of St. Mary the same year.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Adam in the chancery at Westminster 24 October
Sept. 22. Westminster.	William de Eyston of Istelworth is sent to the abbot of Peterborough, to have such maintenance in that abbey as Reynold Barber deceased had at the king's command. By p.s. [30672.]
	Thomas de Eyston of Istelworth is sent to the abbot of Pippewell, to have such maintenance in that abbey as William de Eyston his brother lately had at the king's command. By p.s. [30675.]
	Charter of Ralph de Restwold, giving his manors with warranty to William de Shiltwode parson of Chelreye, William Baylemond and John de Foreye and to their heirs, namely the manor of Crowemersh Giffard co. Oxford with all other his lands in that county, his manor of la Lee co. Berkes with all his lands in that county, and his manor of la Hyle co. Wiltesir with all other his lands in that county. Witnesses: Gilbert Wace, William Mackeneye knights, Henry Stormy, Robert Lenham, Thomas Doyly, Andrew de Stratton. Dated Crowemersh Gyffard, the feast of St. Luke 38 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 October this year.
	Charter of William de Shiltwode parson of Chelreye, William Baylemond and John de Foreye, giving their manors, namely the manors of Crowemerssh Gyffard co. Oxford, la Lee co. Berkes and la Hyle co. Wiltesir, with all their lands in those counties which they lately had by gift of Ralph de Restwold, to the said Ralph and his assigns during his life, and after his death to him and his executors for ten years longer, with remainder after that term to William his son and to the heirs male of William's body, remainder for lack of such issue to Ralph brother of the said William and to the heirs male of his body, remainder to Elizabeth daughter of Ralph de Restwold and to the heirs male of her body, remainder to Joan sister of the said Elizabeth and to the heirs male of her body, remainder to William de Mackeneye knight and to the heirs male of his body, remainder to the right heirs of the said Ralph de Restwold. Witnesses: Thomas de Sakeville, Gilbert Wace knights, Henry Sturmy, Robert Lenham, Thomas Doylly, Andrew de Stratton. Dated Crowemersh Giffard, the feast of St. Luke 39 Edward III.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 October this year.