Close Rolls, Henry VI: June 1425 | British History Online

Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 1, 1422-1429. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1933.

'Close Rolls, Henry VI: June 1425', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 1, 1422-1429, (London, 1933) pp. 207-211. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen6/vol1/pp207-211 [accessed 19 April 2024]

June 1425



	Membrane 4d.
June 21. Westminster.	Edward Foljambe of [ (fn. 1) ] co. Derby knight to Hamon Sutton of Lincoln. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Derbyshire.
	Condition, that neither the said Edward nor William Kepas, John Kepas, Richard Kepas, John Shawe nor any other for them, by their procurement or for their sake shall do or procure hurt or harm to the said Hamon or any of his servants, nor to his friends or any of his neighbours of the city of Lincoln.
	Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 10l., made in chancery 6 July this year by John Morker of Berforde co. Bedford 'gentilman,' John Fitz of Polhanker 'gentilman,' Thomas Kempston of Bedforde 'gentilman' and John Pecke of Coupol 'gentilman,' all in Bedfordshire, for Thomas Pecke, that he shall appear in person in chancery upon fifteen days' warning to him or one of his mainpernors.
July 5. Westminster.	Richard Boteler of Bilton in Holdernesse co. York 'gentilman' and Patrick Mauncell of Patryngton in Holdernesse 'yoman' to John Squery clerk. Recognisance for 100s., to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
	John Craneslee, son and heir of Richard Craneslee citizen and goldsmith of London, to John Pattesle goldsmith, John Stafford citizens of London and Thomas Bailly clerk, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all the lands, rents and services in Craneslee and Broughton co. Norhampton sometime of his said father, whereof they are in possession by force of a writing made by John Craneslee, and dated Craneslee 9 April 8 Henry V. Witnesses: Simon atte Wellys, William Broghton, John Bolymer the younger. Dated Craneslee, 10 April 3 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 July.
	John Lorchyn citizen and grocer of London and Peter Lorchyn, son and heir of Robert Lorchyn, to William Sturmyn knight, Richard Wellom, Nicholas Harewode and Robert Okebourne, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of all the lands, rents and services in Hermodesworth, Sibbeston, 'Suthecoterewe,' Longeforde and 'Stanwelmore' co. Middlesex sometime of Peter Lodyngton. Witnesses: Thomas Frowyke, John Faryngton, William Sydenay, Richard Maydeston, Nicholas Clopton. Dated 27 November 2 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 July this year.
	Thomas Alotson of Waynflete and John Bythewode of Northolme to Ralph de Cromwelle knight lord of Tateshale, Master John Makworth dean of Lincoln, John de Fulnetby, John de Kyghlay, Richard Benyngton and John Langholme, their heirs and assigns. Demise of the market of 'Burgh in le Mershe' co. Lincoln and two fairs there, with all commodities, rights, customs and liberties. Dated 27 June 3 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 July.
	Thomas Dale clerk to Thomas Walsyngham citizen and vintner of London and Margaret his wife, their heirs and assigns. Charter of demise and feoffment of the manors of Scathebury and Champeyns, with lands, rents, services, woods, ways, hedges, ditches etc. in Cheselherst, Paulynescreye, Fotescreye, Leuesham, Bromleigh and Bixhill co. Kent, also of a piece of land in the parish of Cheselherst sometime of John Hacche lying in a place called the Steerte, two pieces sometime of John Rose of Bromleigh in the place aforesaid, another in the parish of Craye St. Paul sometime of John Billynge of Cheselherst called 'Johanesacre,' and of all the arable lands, woods and pastures sometime of Katherine who was wife of John Edelowe of Craye St. Mary lying by and about 'Powkelane' otherwise called 'Hobdodlane' in the parish of Paulynescreye, all which the grantor had by feoffment of Alan Everarde citizen and mercer of London. Witnesses: William Warner, John de Ferby, Thomas Cresselle, Thomas atte Dene, Henry Elys, Simon Walssh, William Arnold. Dated Scathebury, 5 October 3 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 July.
	Award of Thomas Charleton knight, Thomas Frowyke esquire, John Faryngdoun and William Sydenay in a dispute between Robert Okeburne on the one part and John Lorchyn of London 'grocer' and Peter Lorchyn on the other part touching the possession and title of divers lands, rents and reversions in Hermodesworth and 'Stanwelmore' co. Middlesex sometime of Peter Lodyngton, that the said Robert shall have all those lands to him, his heirs and assigns, as it is witnessed by deeds, releases and other evidences produced, which the arbitrators consider beyond suspicion, and as he has proved by credible witnesses, and that John and Peter Lorchyn shall make him a release thereof, and at his cost such security as by advice of his counsel he will desire, and that he shall pay to John Lorchyn 40 marks, namely 10 marks immediately after they shall make him the security aforesaid and 20l. before Michaelmas next following. Dated 28 November 2 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by Thomas Charleton and John Faryngdoun, 16 July this year.
	John abbot of St. Mary Graces by the Tower of London and the convent to John Selman and Robert Caterton. Letter of attorney, appointing them to give Henry Somer and Katherine his wife seisin of the whole meadow in Totenham and Edelmeton co. Middlesex, which they have granted to the said Henry and Katherine for their lives and the life of the longest liver. Dated the chapter house, 20 June 3 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at the abbey 12 July before John Thoralby clerk, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
June 8. Westminster.	To J. bishop of Bath and Wells. Nomination of Abel Hesill, one of the clerks of the privy seal office, to receive the pension wherein by reason of his new creation the bishop is bound to one of the king's clerks, until by him provided with a benefice. By p.s.
Aug. 4. Westminster.	Henry Radclif esquire and Thomas Stokdale 'gentilman' to William Dorset. Recognisance for 20l., to be levied etc. in Hertfordshire.
	Cancelled on payment.
	Membrane 3d.
	Thomas Podmore of London merchant to Master William Shipley clerk, Thomas Cokkes of Coventre, Richard Botoun, John Brightmere, both of Coventre, William Morton, Roger Cartwryght clerks and William Radclif of Coventre 'iremonger.' General release of all actions personal and real. Dated 4 May 3 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 19 May.
May 15. Westminster.	Thomas Frome of Frome Voghechirch co. Dorset to John Rolande clerk. Recognisance for 24l. 16s. payable by eight quarterly instalments of 25s. each, 21 quarterly instalments of 13s. 4d. each and one of 16s., to be levied etc. in Dorset.
June 9. Westminster.	William Elmeden knight, John Trollop and Christopher Spencer esquires to Robert Ogle knight. Recognisance for 200l., to be levied etc. in Northumberland.
	Condition, that William Elmeden shall abide the award of William Bowes knight and William Chancellor esquire, arbitrators chosen on his behalf, John Widryngton knight and John Fenwyke esquire on behalf of Robert Ogle, concerning all personal actions, quarrels and debates between them, their men or servants, and shall on his part and on the part of his men or servants perform the same, and every one of his men and servants likewise, so that the award shall be made in the chapel upon the bridge of Newcastle upon Tyne before the Nativity of the Virgin next, that if any of the arbitrators die or owing to infirmity may not take part in such award, another or others shall be chosen by the parties or either party, so that those chosen by William Elmeden shall be in person at the said chapel on Monday before St. Peters Chains next without delay, fraud or covin to make the award, and that if the arbitrators may not agree, he, his men or servants shall abide and perform the award of Henry Percy earl of Northumberland, John baron of Graystoke and Robert Umfraville knight umpires chosen by the parties, so that their award be rendered before the feast of St. Matthew, and if the said baron may not be there, the award of the said earl and Robert Umfraville.
June 9. Westminster.	Robert Ogle knight, Henry Fenwike and Thomas Ilderton esquires to William Elmeden knight. (Like) recognisance.
	Condition, (as above).
	Sir Thomas Charleton knight, Richard Wyotte, William Walderne, William Chychele, Roger Heroun clerk, Richard atte Thorne, Roger Hunte, Robert Watton, John Clement, Robert Burton, Thomas Grene and Roger Hubarde to William Sturmyn knight, Richard Wellom, Nicholas Harewode and Robert Okebourne, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of all the lands, rents and services in the towns and parishes of Hermodesworth and Stanwelle co. Middlesex sometime of Peter Lodyngton, which Sir Thomas and the others had by feoffment of John Lorchyn citizen and grocer of London. Witnesses: Thomas Frowyke esquire, John Faryngton, William Sydenay, Richard Maydeston, Nicholas Clopton. Dated 27 November 2 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by Thomas Charleton and the others, William Walderne excepted, 23 July this year.
	John abbot of St. Mary Graces by the Tower of London and the convent to Henry Somer and Katherine his wife. Indenture of demise with warranty for their lives and the life of the longest liver of the whole abbey meadow in Totenham and Edelmeton co. Middlesex, lying in divers parcels, subject to a rent of one red rose at Midsummer, if demanded. Dated the chapter house, 20 June 3 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at the abbey 12 July before John Thoralby clerk, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
	Membrane 2d.
	John abbot of St. Mary Graces by the Tower of London and the convent to Henry Somer and Katherine his wife. Indenture of grant with warranty for their lives and the life of the longest liver of a yearly rent of 10l. to be taken of the manor of Westmylle co. Hertford, reciting a deed under their common seal, dated in the chapter house 1 November 12 Henry IV whereby William late abbot and the convent granted to Henry Somer 40s. a year for life in the abbey, an indenture of 20 October 13 Henry IV whereby they demised to the said Henry and Katherine for eighty years from that date a tenement and garden adjacent, situate within the abbey near the church door on the north side of the church, wherein the said Henry and Katherine then dwelt, and fourteen loaves a week to be taken in the abbey, namely seven white loaves of the convent bread and seven seconds, and another indenture of Monday the feast of St. Benedict the Abbot 13 Henry IV whereby they demised to the said Henry and Katherine for their lives from Easter then next a tenement with garden adjacent situate without the abbey gate on the north side of the abbey late in the tenure of Henry Fouler esquire and Elizabeth his wife, that for these grants Henry Somer paid them divers sums of money to the advantage of the abbey, and bore heavy expenses in new building divers buildings within those tenements and in costly repairs etc. to the advantage of the abbey, as by ocular survey and otherwise may appear, and that at the special request of the now abbot and convent Henry Somer has surrendered his estate in the said annuity of 40s., and the said Henry and Katherine in the said tenements and gardens and the bread above mentioned, to the end that they may have 10l. a year for their lives and the life of the longest liver. Proviso that if the said Katherine overlive her husband, and shall thrust out the grantors from the tenement sometime of Henry Fouler, and claim the same, the said yearly rent shall cease. Dated the chapter house, 1 May 3 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at the abbey 12 July before John Thoralby clerk, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.