Edward I: Summer 1295

1295 Summer

Introduction Summer 1295

Westminster

Summer parliament (August-?September)

As late as 11 October 1294, it had been anticipated that the next parliament would take place soon after Easter 1295. (fn. foot-1295s-1) However, by then rebellion against English rule had already broken out in Wales and, although the main rebellion was over by early March 1295, it was not until mid-July that Edward felt sufficiently sure of his control over Wales to leave the country, (fn. foot-1295s-2) and he did not reach Westminster until 2 or 3 August. The summer parliament had, therefore, to deal with the routine business requiring parliamentary attention that had accumulated since the autumn parliament of 1293. It is also likely that it was intended to deal with a number of other urgent matters: the truce with the French king which the Pope was trying to arrange and arrangements for the reception of two cardinals who were being sent to England for this purpose; (fn. foot-1295s-3) a response to the messages the king had received from the king of the Romans and the king of Castile; (fn. foot-1295s-4) and the disposition of the various hostages he had demanded from North and South Wales around various English castles. (fn. foot-1295s-5)

The writs of summons issued on 24 June summoned individuals to appear at parliament at Westminster on 1 August or by 4 August at latest. (fn. foot-1295s-6) However, the roll that records proceedings at this parliament ( SC 9/10 ) describes it as the parliament held at Westminster on the morrow of the Assumption (16 August), (fn. foot-1295s-7) and the opening of parliament around this date is confirmed by the fact that the earliest chancery enrolments to be warranted by petitions or other conciliar warrants belong to 17 August. (fn. foot-1295s-8) A slightly earlier beginning (by 14 August) is suggested only by a single mandate for the holding of an inquisition ad quod damnum made returnable to the following parliament that was issued on 14 August, probably but not certainly as a the result of a petition submitted to parliament. (fn. foot-1295s-9) The roll recording proceedings at this parliament indicates that parliament was still in session and doing business as late as 30 August. (fn. foot-1295s-10) Mandates for inquisitions ad quod damnum , mainly specifically authorised by a petition of Council, also continue up to the same date. (fn. foot-1295s-11) The series of chancery enrolments noted as having been authorised by petitions or other conciliar warrants continues a little later, but only to 1 September. (fn. foot-1295s-12) It was also on 1 or 2 September, when parliament finished, that the king left Westminster.

SC 9/10 records a rather miscellaneous selection of business done at this parliament. This includes one 'statute' softening the harsh existing rules on the punishment of prison-breach, (fn. foot-1295s-13) and the grant to an alien born overseas (in Brittany) of the status of an Englishman. (fn. foot-1295s-14) There are are also a number of interim measures taken pending further discussions and decisions later in the year in October: the restoration of a franchise seized by the justices in eyre in Herefordshire in 1292 pending proceedings then; (fn. foot-1295s-15) the release on mainprise of distresses taken from the villeins of William Latimer against their appearance in King's Bench to answer a trespass suit; (fn. foot-1295s-16) the release of a prisoner on mainprise to appear at the Michaelmas parliament; (fn. foot-1295s-17) the adjournment of a number of complaints involving Boniface de Saluzzo, the chaplain of the royal free chapel of Tickhill; (fn. foot-1295s-18) the adjournment into King's Bench of hearings on a number of petitions submitted by William de Valence and his wife relating to Haverfordwest. (fn. foot-1295s-19) The Roll also records the final stage and judgment in the defamation plea brought by William de Vescy against John fitzThomas, (fn. foot-1295s-20) and fitzThomas's submission to the king when charged with various felonies and trespasses in Ireland and provision of sureties for his future good behaviour; (fn. foot-1295s-21) the settlement of the bishop of Llandaff's claim to the temporalities of his see which were being detained by the earl of Gloucester and his wife; (fn. foot-1295s-22) and the settlement of the suit of the Dutch merchant, Hugh Mulard, against Walter Hobbe. (fn. foot-1295s-23)

Appendix Summer 1295

Other evidence of business done there

inquisitions ad quod damnum returned or authorised there

a) inquisitions returned there

1

Mandate for inquisition into the proposed grant by Hugh de Vienne of the advowson of the church of St Lawrence Jewry in London to the warden and scholars of Balliol College, Oxford, returnable to next parliament; both parties told to be there to do and receive what ordained by council. By petition of council. Dated 30 October 1294 at Westminster:

Source : C 143/21, no. 15 (and corresponding licence issued on 18 August 1295 at Westminster: CPR 1292-1301 , 141)

b) inquisitions authorised there

1

Mandate for inquisition into proposed grant by Nicholas Raven to priory of Christchurch Canterbury; returnable at next parliament. Dated 14 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source : C 143/24, no. 3

2

Mandate for inquisition into proposed grant by German Hay to Nostell priory, returnable at next parliament. Endorsement shows authorised by petition of council. Dated 18 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source : C 143/24, no. 7

3

Mandate for inquisition into proposed grant by John le Gros of Norton to prior and convent of Holy Trinity Norwich, returnable at next parliament. Endorsement shows authorised by petition of council. Dated 18 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source : C 143/24, no. 9

4

Mandate for inquisition into proposed grant by John Lyghtfot of Hereford to abbey of Dore, returnable at next parliament. Endorsement shows authorised by petition of council. Dated 18 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source : C 143/24, no. 13

5

Mandate for inquisition into proposed grant by Richard de Geythull to abbey of Coverham, returnable at next parliament. Endorsement shows authorised by petition of council. Dated 20 August 1295 at Westminster

Source : C 143/23, no. 21

6

Mandate for inquisition into proposed grant by Gilbert bishop of Chichester to his church and his successors and into separate grant by same to dean and chapter of Chichester, returnable at next parliament. Dated 20 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source : C 143/24, no. 5

7

Mandate for inquisition into proposed grant by John Portehors of Cambridge to nuns of St Radegund of Cambridge, returnable at next parliament. Endorsement shows authorised by petition of council. Dated 20 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source : C 143/24, no. 10

8

Mandate for inquisition into proposed grant by Robert of Howell to Augustinian friars of London, returnable at next parliament. Endorsement shows authorised by petition returned from council. Dated 20 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source : C 143/24, no. 11

9

Mandate for inquisition into proposed grant by Walter Butler to two chaplains in chapel of St Mary Ripon, returnable in next parliament after Michaelmas. Endorsement shows authorised by petition of council. Dated 28 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source : C 143/23, no. 17

10

Mandate for inquisition into proposed grant by John de Hurle to nuns of Polesworth, returnable at next parliament. Endorsement shows authorised by petition of council. Dated 30 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source : C 143/24, no. 14

Evidence of business done at this parliament from chancery enrolments

1

Mandate for election of coroner for Lincolnshire in place of incapacitated Gilbert of Hagham. By petition of council. Dated 17 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source : CCR 1288-96 , 424.

2

Grant of wardships to value of £20 of lands late of Philip Burnel to Joan late wife of Hugh de Turberville. By petition of council. Dated 18 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source : CPR 1292-1301 , 139.

3

Licence for alienation in mortmain to Austin friars of King's Lynn. By inquisition returned from council. Dated 18 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source : CPR 1292-1301 , 139.

4

Licence for alienation in mortmain by Henry le Waleys to abbey of Combe. By petition of council. Dated 18 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source : CPR 1292-1301 , 140.

5

Cancelled licence for Robert de Vere earl of Oxford and wife Alice to grant their manor of Great Hormead to their daughter Hawisia for life with remainder in fee simple to her brother Alfonso. By petition of council. Dated 18 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source: CPR 1292-1301 , 141.

6

Licence for Richard of Sutton to grant Hugh of Swillington lands to value of 20 marks in manor of Warsop, held in chief. By petition of council. Dated 20 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source: CPR 1292-1301 , 140.

7

Pardon of outlawry of John Loryng for non-appearance in Common Bench. By petition of council. Dated 20 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source: CPR 1292-1301 , 143.

8

Licence to Henry Brok, king's serjeant, allowing him to enfeoff his son and heir of lands in White Roding held in chief. By petition of council. Dated 23 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source: CPR 1292-1301 , 143.

9

Grant to David bishop-elect of St David's of forfeitures of all Welshmen and tenants lately in arms against king. By petition of council. Dated [2]4 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source: CPR 1292-1301 , 145

10

Licence for alienation in mortmain to Canterbury cathedral priory. By inquisition returned from council. Dated 25 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source: CPR 1292-1301 , 142.

11

Mandate to exchequer to enrol attermination of debts of Ralph Butler. By petition of council. Dated 25 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source: CFR 1272-1307 , 358

12

Pardon of all debts of late Roger of Pilson. By petition of council. Dated 26 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source: CPR 1292-1301 , 143

13

Grant of murage for seven years to the city of Dublin. By petition returned from council. Dated 26 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source: CPR 1292-1301 , 145

14

Licence for John de Beauchamp to enfeoff Henry of Enfield and wife Alice and son John of land held in chief. By inquisition returned from council. Dated 27 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source: CPR 1292-1301 , 144

15

Grant of murage for seven years to the town of Carmarthen. By petition of council. Dated 28 August 1295 at Westminster.

Source: CPR 1292-1301 , 144

16

Grant of murage for seven years to the town of Castledermot. By petition of council. Dated 1 September 1295 at Westminster.

Source: CPR 1292-1301 , 145

17

Licence for John de la Mare to impark land within forest of Essex in manor of Bradwell. By inquisition returned from council. Dated 1 September 1295 at Westminster.

Source: CPR 1292-1301 , 145

18

Pardon of William son of Wymer of Pickenham of felony and outlawry. By king and petition of council. Dated 1 September 1295 at Westminster.

Source: CPR 1292-1301 , 145.

And note that the heading to the schedules to m. 6 of the Close Roll for 23 Edward I describes the writs enrolled on them as writs relating to petitions made by men of the islands of Jersey and Guernsey returned from the council in the autumn of this year, but that these writs themselves are dated between 24 and 29 August 1295: CCR 1288-96 , 426-30

Petitions belonging to this parliament and not otherwise recorded

1

Successful petition for the grant of a statute merchant seal to citizens of Norwich.

Source : Sayles, Functions of the Medieval Parliament , 222-3.

2

Petition by Peter of Tadcaster against the (former) treasurer William March, bishop of Bath and Wells.

Source : Sayles, Functions of the Medieval Parliament , 223-4

3

Successful petition of the citizens of Bristol for the restoration of their liberty (related writ issued by exchequer on 19 August 1295)

Source : Sayles, Functions of the Medieval Parliament , 221-2