Close Rolls, Edward I: October 1278

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward I: Volume 1, 1272-1279. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1900.

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'Close Rolls, Edward I: October 1278', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward I: Volume 1, 1272-1279, (London, 1900) pp. 508-511. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw1/vol1/pp508-511 [accessed 26 March 2024]

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October 1278

Oct. 15.
Winchester.
Robert Achard acknowledges that he owes to Adam Gordoun 60 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Berks.
William de Walebreus puts in his place John le Messager and Walter Prodome in the suit before the king between him and Alan de Blouhihow for that whereas William delivered to Alan the king's writ to admit William's attorney in Alan's court of Treival to make suit for William in that court, Alan has hitherto refused to receive the writ and to admit William's attorney for this purpose.
Enrolment of grant of Eleanor de Wautham to Henry Fuylliet of her land of Wautham, her land and rent of Henle, with the chief messuage and with six acres of meadow in the town of Raineham; rendering therfor 1d. yearly. Witnesses: Sir Walter de Helyun, Sir William de Brumpton, Sir Richard de Cornewayll, Sir Robert Malet, Sir Robert de Ammari, Sir Michael de Northampton, Sir Roger de Draiton. Dated at Worcester, on the morrow of St. Edward, 6 Edward.
Memorandum, that Eleanor came into chancery, on the same day and place, and acknowledged the premises.
Leonius son of Leonius acknowledges that he owes to Nicholas de Gammages 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Salop.
Robert, abbot of Whiteby, William de Lincolnia, Ralph Brunberd, and Roger Bulstrans put in their place Geoffrey de Buketon or John son of Osbert in the suit before the king between Robert de Holt and them for a trespass committed upon Robert by them.
Robert, abbot of Whiteby, Ivo le Forester, Adam Doge, and William de Lincolnia put in their place Geoffrey de Boketon or John son of Osbert in the suit before the king between Robert de Holt and them concerning the taking and detaining of Robert's sheep by them contrary to the form of the statutes, and in the suit between John Hersant and them for the taking and detaining of his sheep.
Membrane 3d.
Hawisia de Sancto Mauro puts in her place Thomas de Tykenham or Henry de la Pile in the suit between her and John de Shippeton for a trespass committed upon her by them.
John le Mareschal acknowledges that he owes to the prioress and nuns of Garinges near Walingford 40 marks; to be levied in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Norfolk.
Memorandum, that, on 24 October, certain inquisitions of cos. Cumberland, Northumberland and Westmoreland were delivered to John de Metingham by Walter de Wymburn.
Enrolment of grant by John le Estraunge to Robert Giffard, for his service, of 100s. yearly, to be received at London on Christmas eve, until John shall provide him with 100s. yearly of land for his life. John grants that, if he fail in payment, the king's bailiffs in the counties where he has lands may cause the 100s. to be levied from his lands for Robert's use when requested to do so by Robert, without contradiction. Witnesses: Sir Roger de Clifford; Sir Roger le Estraunge; Anthony Bek, archdeacon of Durham, Master Thoms Bek, archdeacon of Dorset; Sir Roderic (Lodewyco) son of Griffin, Sir William le Botiller, Thomas de Giumeys, king's clerk. Dated at Worcester, on the feast of St. Edward, 1278.
Memorandum, that the king came into chancery and acknowledged the premises.
Enrolment of release by John de Middelton to Sir William de Monte Revelli, knight, of all the lands that John had in Esthamme and Westhamme; rendering therefor to John 1d. yearly and doing the services due to the chief lords therefor. Witnesses: Sir Hugh son of Oto, Sir Robert son of John, Sir Richard de Bosco, Sir John de Kirkeby, Sir Roger Ode, Sir William Beaumund, Sir Michael de Gaysham.
Memorandum, that John came into chancery, and acknowledged the premises.
Oct. 27.
Westminster.
Clemencia de Lungevilers, daughter of John de Lungevilers, puts in her place Peter de Cnapeton and Stephen de Coston in the assize of novel disseisin that she arramed before John de Reygate and W. de Norburgo against John de Eyvill and others named in the original writ concerning the manor of Egmerton, co. Nottingham, in which assize the parties are adjourned before the king and his council at Westminster in a month from Michaelmas last.
Cicely, the eldest daughter and co-heiress of John Biset, the younger, tenant in chief, puts in her place William de Fenton, her husband, to receive in the king's court her purparty of the lands that belonged to her father in Ireland.
Elizabeth, second daughter and co-heiress, puts in her place Andrew de Boys, her husband, for the like purpose.
Muriel, youngest daughter and co-heiress, puts in her place David de Graham, her husband, for the like purpose.
John Galle acknowledges that he owes to John, usher of the king's wardrobe, 7l; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Lincoln.
Oct. 27.
Westminster.
The underwritten have acquittance of the common summons [of the eyre] in co. Cumberland:
Alexander, king, of Scotland, because he was with the king.
Walter de Corry.
Matilda, late the wife of Thomas de Mulleton of Gillesland.
— — Nuto de Florencia, merchant, acknowledges that he owes to John de Hedesor 30 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Berks.
Cancelled on payment.
Enrolment of release from Peter de Clyvo to God, St. Mary, St. John the Baptist and to the house of the Scholars of Merton in frankalmoin of his right in the manor of Kibbeworth and Chetindon and in all other places that may fall to him by inheritance by the death of Sir Walter de Merton, late bishop of Rochester, his uncle. Witnesses: William de Ew, Geoffrey de Henceseye, Philip de Ew, Robert de Swynebrok, John de Ew, John de Baggemere.
Oct. 27.
Westminster.
Memorandum, that Peter came into chancery, and acknowledged the premises.
Oct. 27.
Westminster.
Memorandum, that Saer de Harecurt, chief lord of the manor of Kibbeworth, came into chancery, and granted and confirmed Peter's release of right in the manor of Kibbeworth, saving to himself the sixth part of the yearly rent that he received from the manor aforesaid and a sixth part of the relief pertaining to him from the manor on this occasion, so that neither he nor his heirs may henceforth claim any relief from the said sixth part.
— — Reginald de Beuchamp acknowledges that he owes to Nicholas del Boys 24 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Bucks.
Enrolment of release by Agnes, late the wife of William de Bethefunte, to Ralph son of Roger de Scures of her right in the lands that belonged to her husband in Bethefunte, which Ralph holds of the gift of Roger, his father. For this release Roger shall pay her two marks yearly for her life. Witnesses: William le Brun, Thomas Crok, Simon Crok, John de Haleford, John de Somers[ete]. Dated at Westminster, 30 October, 6 Edward.
Memorandum, that Agnes came into chancery, and acknowledged the premises.
Henry de Penedock put in his place Philip de Burle or Edmund de Lutleton in the suit before the king by writ between him and William Outred of a plea of bond.
Memorandum, that W. de Wimburn, on Wednesday the morrow of All Souls, delivered to Roger Loveday, one of the justices in eyre, in co. Hertford, the inquisitions made in that county concerning trespasses and excesses of the sheriffs of that county.
Alexander de Balliolo puts in his place Robert le Faukoner and Ralph Beumanger in the suit before the king between him and Roger de Clifford, the younger, and Isabella, his wife, and Roger de Leyburn and Idonea his wife concerning the custody of the manor of Medburn.
Enrolment of deed of Master Walter de la Mare, Robert Malet, John de Cheney, Richard de la Vache, Walter de la Puille, Robert de Ludham, Master William de Ardern, Walter de Amodesham, Hugh de Brok, Richard de Welles, William de Brok, William de la Ho, Hugh de Blunt, Ralph de la Mare, William de Wodewick, William de Jerkanevill, John le Waleys, and William le Blaket, whereby they acknowledge themselves bound to Edmund, earl of Cornwall, in 450 marks sterling. Dated at London, 3 kal. November, 6 Edward.
Memorandum, that Walter and the others acknowledge that they owe the aforesaid money; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels.
Enrolment of deed of Robert Malet, Master Walter de la Mare, and Hugh de Brok, whereby they acknowledge themselves bound to Sir John de Cheyny, Richard de la Vache, Walter de la Puille, knights, Robert de Ludham, William de Arderne, Walter de Amundesham, Richard de Welles, William de Brok, William de la Ho, Hugh le Blunt, Richard de Langel[eye], William de Wodewik, William de Jarpenvill, John le Waleys, and William Blaket in 400 marks and agreeing to save them harmless concerning a recognisance for 400 marks made by Sir John and the others to Edmund, earl of Cornwall.