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Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward IV, Edward V, Richard III 1476-1485. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1954.

'Close Rolls, Edward IV: 1474-1476', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward IV, Edward V, Richard III 1476-1485, (London, 1954) pp. 19-29. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw4/1476-85/pp19-29 [accessed 19 April 2024]

1474-1476


	1471.

	62
	William Aylnoth alias Aynoth of Hunden co. Suffolk, to Robert Parker 'yoman,' late of Gosfeld co. Essex, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels. Witnesses: William Parker, rector of Toppisfeld co. Essex, Richard Taillour, John Taillour of Hunden. Dated 20 December, 11 Edward IV.
	1476.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 July this year.
	63
	Thomas Cowold, 'hardewareman' of York, to Henry Somer and Richard Waleys, 'haberdasshers' of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels and of all debts to him due. Dated 13 July, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 July.
	64
	John Robysson, saddler of Suthwerk, to John Fisshe and William Peryn, drapers of the same, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels and of all debts to him due. Dated 20 June, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 July.
	65
	Peter Dawgardyn, brewer of Suthwerk, to Richard Waleys 'gentilman,' John Swan, brewer of Lamehith co. Surrey, John Chapman, husbondman of Bekenham co. Kent, and Richard Bernard, 'inholder' of Suthwerk, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, merchandise and wares, and of all debts to him due: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of a silver spoon. Dated 20 July, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 July.
	66
	William Vyan, citizen and 'pynner' of London, to William Palmer, rector of St. Benedict's Graschirche, London, and William Smyth, hatter of the same, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, chattels and debts within the realm and elsewhere: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of a silver spoon. Dated 22 July, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 July.
	Membrane 16d.
	67
M. 15d.	Will of Walter Metyngham, freeman of the city of London and wandbearer, 'virgebank' of St. Stephen's Free chapel, Westminster, revoking a former will dated 13 December, 1473, concerning a messuage with four shops, cellars and solars in the parish of St. Dunstan's in the East, London; which now he bequeathes to Alice his wife and Matthew Ernest her son for term of life of the longest liver, if they remain single. Otherwise, the messuage shall pass immediately to the dean and canons of St. Stephen's chapel, on condition of observing an anniversary of master John Wylly late canon of the same, on 31 December or 2 January, with placebo and dirige and requiems by note, and on the morrow a mass of requiem, with distributions herein specified to canons, vicars, chaplains of Lyndwood chantry, clerks, choristers, wandbearers and bellringers so attending: and a like anniversary for the souls of himself, Alice his wife and Thomas Ernest her former husband in the low chapel of St. Mary beneath St. Stephen's. Further the dean etc. shall pay 23s. at four terms of the year, to the master, brethren and sisters of St. Katherine's hospital by the Tower, to increase the salary of a priest at SS. Fabian and Sebastian's altar for the souls of himself, Alice, master John Wylly, Thomas Ernest, master William Fallan clerk, Walter Martyn and Thomas Champeneys, according to indentures between them: the said hospital to distrain on the premises should the said dean etc. fail in this undertaking. And the dean shall further find a waxcandle or 'taper' weighing 5 lbs. to burn at St. Mary's Image in the chapel of 'le Pewe' at the feasts of our Lady etc. in the years . . . . And John Pryour, couper of London, who now has the capital messuage for a term of twenty years, and John Well, draper of the same, who has two messuages for a term of twelve years, shall enjoy the same peaceably according to the effect of the indentures. And this testament shall be enrolled in the Guildhall, according to the custom of the city, at the expense of the executors, who may distrain for their expenses therein on the premises. They are also to supervise the repairs to the said premises and make distraints to carry out such as are needed, and should they refuse, then the master and brethren of St. Thomas' hospital shall carry out the same, with further provisions for transferring the estate, should the dean and chapter of St. Stephen's fail to carry out the will, to St. Katherine's hospital, and should these latter also fail, to St. Thomas' hospital. Here the entry inserts a special prayer to be said at the perpetual weekly mass. All charters and releases, evidences and muniments are to be delivered to the said dean and chapter immediately, with remainder as above to the master of St. Katherine's hospital and St. Thomas' successively. The testator's executors are Richard Martyn, Maculin Cosyn, John Gourll clerks, Robert Waldeby chaplain, Nicholas Gaynesford esquire, William Kerver merchant, Thomas Champeneys gentleman and William Philip goldsmith. (fn. 1) Dated 24 August, 1476. English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 August.
	68
	William Styffe, brewer of Gloucester, to William Byrde, merchant of Bristol, Henry Ricarde, brewer of Gloucester, Richard Dyer of Tewkesbury, John Danyell, draper of London, and Richard Walker of Worcester, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, chattels and debts within the realm or elsewhere. Dated 13 November, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 November.
	1475.
	69
	Lady Elena Berkeley, widow of Stoke Gyfford co. Gloucester, late wife of Sir Maurice Berkeley deceased, to Maurice Berkeley her son, his heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim in widowhood with warranty of the manor of Bradlegh and of all messuages, lands and tenements, pastures, meadows, woods, rents, reversions and services therein, and in Wotton, Nobbeley, Combe by Wotton and Bradstone co. Gloucester, which Maurice her son had to him and his heirs in perpetuity by gift of Maurice Berkeley esquire, late of Wyoley co. Worcester. Dated 24 January, 14 Edward IV.
	1476.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment before R. prior of Bath, by virtue of a writ of dedimus potestatem directed to him and enrolled in the chancery files, 10 September, 1476.
	70
	John Bokenell, yeoman of Wyndesore, to Sir John Fogge, William Hert 'gentilman,' William Lewyn husbondman and Robert Garard fishmonger, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in Berkshire and elsewhere within the realm. Dated 14 November, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 November.
	71
Nov. 7.	John Shelley, mercer of London, to Richard Kneseworth. Release and quitclaim of all actions, executions and demands up to the date of these presents.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 November.
	72
	Richard Gargrave or Gairgrave, 'gentilman' of Wakefeld co. York, son and heir of William Gargrave esquire, to John Michell grocer, William Savell gentleman, William Lee esquire, John Clerke and John Stokes grocers, John Hert gentleman, John Parker scrivener, John Burdsall vintner, William White and Michael White 'litsters' and Andrew Hilles grocer, citizens of London, their heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim with warranty of a messuage, croft and garden adjacent in Kargate street, Wakefeld, formerly of Richard Lucas, 'litster' of Wakefeld, which John Michell had by enfeoffment of the said Richard. Dated 18 November, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 November.
	1475.
	Membrane 14d.
	73
	William Lorymer, mercer of Beverley co. York, to William Lettres and Simon Lorymer, citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, merchandise and wares within the realm or overseas. Dated 2 December, 15 Edward IV.
	1476.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 October this year.
	74
August 23. Nottingham.	(fn. 2) Thomas Fitzwilliam esquire, to Thomas Wortley esquire. Bond in 200 marks, payable at Michaelmas next.
	Condition, that if Thomas Fitzwilliam obey the award of Hugh Hastynges and Thomas Metham knights and John Dawny and John Woderose, arbitrators between the parties, this recognisance shall be voided etc.
	(fn. 2) Thomas Wortley, to Thomas Fitzwilliam. Bond in 200 marks (as above). Condition as above, mutatis mutandis.
	(fn. 2) Thomas Fitzwilliam, to the king. Bond in 300 marks, payable at Christmas or levied etc. in York.
	(fn. 2) Thomas Wortley, to the king. Like bond, under like conditions.
	Condition, that if the above bound appear before the king in chancery on the octaves of Hilary next and in the mean time do no harm to the other party, his servants or tenants, then this recognisance shall be avoided etc.
	(fn. 3) William Wentworth, to Richard Wodehale. Bond in 100l., payable at Michaelmas or levied etc. in York.
	(fn. 3) Richard Wodehale, to William Wentworth. Like bond in 100l., payable as above.
	Condition, that if the aforesaid William and Richard obey the award of Hugh Hastings, Thomas Metham, John Dawny and John Woderose in all matters in dispute between them, this recognisance shall be voided.
	(fn. 3) William Wentworth, to the king. Bond in 100l., payable at Christmas or levied etc. in York.
	(fn. 3) Richard Wodehale, to the king. Bond in 100l., payable as above.
	Condition, that if the aforesaid William and Richard appear before the king in chancery at the octaves of Hilary next, and in the mean while do no harm to each other, this recognisance shall be voided etc.
	75
	Thomas West lord la Ware, to Nicholas Leventhorpe esquire. Bond in 1000l., payable at All Hallows next or levied etc. in Sussex.
	Condition, that if the said Thomas or the tenants of Richard West lord la Ware, his father, obey the award of Thomas Bylling chief justice of pleas coram rege and Thomas Bryan chief justice of the Common Bench in all matters at dispute or pending between the said Thomas West, and Nicholas and Katherine his wife, and permit the said Nicholas and Katherine to enjoy all profits due to her by reason of her ancient jointure when she married Richard lord la Ware; and if the said Thomas shall receive no issues of any lands at the hands of the feoffees of Richard West, this recognisance shall be voided etc.
	Nicholas Leventhorpe esquire, to Thomas West lord la Ware. Bond in 1000l., payable at All Hallows next or levied etc. in Dorset.
	Condition, that if the said Nicholas and Katherine obey the award of Thomas Byllyng and Thomas Bryan, so that the award be entered in writing before St. Martin's in hieme, and that they allow Thomas West to enjoy the revenues thereof, and have taken no receipts of the tenants during the life of the said Richard, then this recognisance shall be voided etc.
	76
	Thomas Fulford knight. Confirmation to William Huddesfelde, his heirs and assigns, of the manors of Bosonyshele co. Devon and Tredowne co. Cornwall, and of all lands formerly of John Boson esquire, father of Elizabeth mother of the grantor for his life, and of all manors etc., rents, reversions and services therein, which came to the said William after the death of Elizabeth his mother, with warranty against the abbot of Dorre and his successors. Dated 27 October, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 October.
	77
	Peter Hunselowe 'byerbruer,' to John Fissher gentleman and William Edward 'wolleman,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm, and of all debts to him due: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of six silver spoons. Dated 2 November, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 November.
	78
	Richard Kneseworth, to John Shelley, his heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim of all rights in the manor of Wenden Loutes co. Essex, and in all lands and tenements, rents and services in Wenden aforesaid, Elmenden, Arkesden, Langle and Crishale co. Essex, which John Shelley, Ralph Kempe, Henry Asshborne and George Asshby lately held jointly by demise and confirmation by charter of Thomas Eston, Richard Kneseworth and Thomas Lambert. Dated 9 November, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 November.
	1474.
	Membrane 13d.
	79
	Thomas Bayons of Westharptre co. Somerset, to William Ruynon esquire, his heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim with warranty of all his rights in lands and tenements, mills, meadows, pastures, woods, rents, reversions and services in Westharptre or Harptre Tylly parish in the said county, to be held by the above William in capital demesne as of fee etc.: and because his seal is to many unknown, John Fychett provost of Axbrugge, has affixed his seal at the especial request of the above Thomas. Witnesses: John Newton knight, Thomas Melett, John Chokke, William Hayne, John Parterygg. Dated 5 May, 14 Edward IV.
	1476.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 August this year.
	80
	John Dayvell, citizen and draper of London, to John Chamberleyne and Christopher Selyot 'gentilmen,' John Tetford tailor and John Chamber cutler, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city of London and elsewhere within the realm and of all debts to him due: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 4d. Dated 20 August, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 August.
	81
	John Goylyn, citizen and fishmonger of London, to Richard Comber, tailor of the same, William Harsfeld and John Goylyn gentlemen, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels and of all debts to him due. Dated 1 August, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 August.
	82
	John Baron, citizen and mercer of London, to John Stodard tailor, William Broune mercer and John Trowell beltmaker, citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm or overseas, and debts to him due: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of six silver spoons. Dated 28 August, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 August.
	83
	William Pope, citizen and grocer of London, to Thomas Morys, grocer of the same, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city of London and elsewhere within the realm and of all debts to him due: and he has put him in possession thereof by delivery of 800 lbs. of 'gran sap' and 1½ lbs. of saffron (crocei). Dated 4 September, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 September.
	84
	William Rys, citizen and 'taloughchaundler' of London, to William Laurence, 'wolman' of London, and John Laurence, 'gentilman' of the king's household, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm. Dated 1 June, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 September.
	85
	William Pope (as above), to Robert Hill, grocer of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm or overseas. Dated 7 September, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 September.
	86
	Thomas Fuller of Wrytyll co. Essex, to Robert Browne esquire and Ralph Bampton 'gentilman,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm and elsewhere or overseas: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 4d. Dated 2 June, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 September.
	87
	John Stevyns, citizen and grocer of London, to Richard Rawlyn, grocer of the same, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels and of all debts to him due: and he has put him in possession thereof by delivery of six silver spoons. Dated 26 November, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 November.
	1475.
	Membrane 12d.
	88
	Oliver Mannyngham, knight of London, to Eleanor lady Hungerford and Moleyns his wife, John Mannyngham knight, Richard Fouler and John Kendale 'gentilmen,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city of London and elsewhere within the realm: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of six silver spoons. Dated 1 April, 15 Edward IV.
	1476.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 July this year.
	89
	William Tange, citizen and 'girdeler' of London, to master John Browne, one of the masters of chancery, Henry Somer 'haberdassher' and John Humfrey 'bowyer,' citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city of London and elsewhere within the realm and debts to him due: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of a silver spoon. Dated 1 May, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 August.
	90
	William Peryn 'upholdster,' to Clement Clerk of the chancery, William Peryn and Henry Ayra chaplains, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm and of all debts to him due: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of a silver spoon. Dated 1 August, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 August.
	1475.
	91
	Joan Hunt, widow of London, to William Heyward, 'coryour' of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all her goods and chattels in the city of London and elsewhere within the realm and of all debts to her due: and she has put him in possession thereof by delivery of 12d. Dated 22 September, 15 Edward IV.
	1476.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 August this year.
	92
	William Cokkys, citizen and skinner of London, to Richard Jay, 'gentilman' of London, Richard Gilmyn serjeant at arms, John Haukyns and Thomas Wollesby, drapers of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London, and elsewhere within the realm and of all debts to him due: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 12d. Dated 19 August, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 August.
	93
	William Russell, citizen and draper of London, to William Bulstrode draper, and William Sybot sherman, each citizen of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city of London and elsewhere within the realm: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 4d. Dated 5 September, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgement, 7 September.
	Membrane 11d.
	94
Dec. 7. Westminster.	John Copyn, brasier' of London, to Joan Kent, widow of the same. Bond in 12l., payable at Christmas next, or levied etc. in London.
	Condition, that if the said John pay the said Joan or her assigns 20s. before Christmas and 5l. 10s. within the quinzaine of the Purification next, and before that time find security for payment of the remaining 5l. 10s. before the Nativity of St. John Baptist next, this recognisance shall be voided etc.
	95
	Richard Raynold, draper of Coventry, to William Taillour, knight and alderman of London, John Smyth, 'gentilman' of Coventry, and John Est, grocer of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city of Coventry and elsewhere within this realm, and of all debts to him due: and he put them in possession thereof by delivery of six silver spoons. Dated 17 November, 16 Edward IV.
	(Memorandum of acknowledgment omitted.)
	96
	Thomas Dagworth, skinner of Westminster, to John Barkeby, teacher of grammar in the schools within the hospital of St. Bartholomew, Smythfeld, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in Westminster aforesaid and elsewhere within the realm: and he has put him in possession thereof by delivery of a brass pot. Dated 17 December, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 December.
	97
	John Toche, citizen and grocer of London, to William Taillour knight, John Pecok grocer, James Shirwode tailor and John Priour couper, each citizen of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm. Dated 17 December, 16 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 December.
	98
Dec. 4. Westminster.	Thomas Bledlowe, grocer and alderman of London, to John Stokes clerk. Bond in 40l. payable at Easter next.
	Condition, that if the said Thomas, on reasonable warning defends and preserves harmless the said John and his heirs from any persons by reason of any release, remission or quitclaim by the said John Stokes brought against the said Thomas, to be legitimately taken, of which the tenor follows in these words: "John Stokes kinsman and heir of master John Stokes clerk, deceased, to Thomas Bledlowe, Thomas bishop of Lincoln, Richard Charleton, Thomas Frowyk esquires, John Clerk, John Warde and John Stokes, grocers of London, their heirs and assigns: release and quitclaim of a messuage or hospice with garden etc. adjacent situate in the parish of St. Olave's Suthwerk, beside a tenement of the prior and convent of Lewes, and of all that house called 'Gatehous' beyond the gate at the entrance of the messuage, with rooms, houses, easements etc.: which messuage etc. the aforesaid master John Stokes with John Tasborewe, 'stokfysshmonger' of London, and Agnes Jankyn since deceased, held by enfeoffment of Clement Bisshop 'armurer' and John Argestone, 'stokfysshmonger' of London. Dated 3 December, 16 Edward IV" (text finishes), that then this recognisance be voided and of no effect.
	1474.
	99
	Henry Aleyn, citizen and draper of London, to Henry Asshborne gentleman and Robert Kyllyngham tailor, each citizen of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city of London and elsewhere within the realm: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 4d. Dated 24 January, 13 Edward IV.
	1477.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 January this year.