Regesta 254: 1364-1365

Calendar of Papal Registers Relating To Great Britain and Ireland: Volume 4, 1362-1404. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1902.

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'Regesta 254: 1364-1365', in Calendar of Papal Registers Relating To Great Britain and Ireland: Volume 4, 1362-1404, (London, 1902) pp. 47-53. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-papal-registers/brit-ie/vol4/pp47-53 [accessed 24 April 2024]

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Regesta, Vol. CCLIV.

3 Urban V.

1364.
14 Kal. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 3.)
To Stephen de Cosyngton, knight, of the diocese of Canterbury. Indults to have a portable altar, to have mass and other divine offices celebrated privately in places under an interdict, and to have mass celebrated before daybreak.
18 Kal. Jan.
Avignon.
(f. 4d.)
To William de Wykeham, archdeacon of Lincoln. Indult to celebrate mass before daybreak.
1365.
7 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 7d.)
To Maurice de Bcrkeley, knight, and Isabella his wife, of the diocese of Worcester. Indults, for six years, to have a portable altar, to have mass celebrated before daybreak, and to have mass and other divine offices celebrated privately in places under an interdict.
12 Kal. July.
Avignon.
(f. 15d.)
To Walter Huet, knight, of the diocese of Hereford. Indult, for six years, to have a portable altar.
5 Id. July.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 16.)
To Edmund de Arundel, eldest son of the earl of Arundel, knight, and Sibyl his wife. Indults to have a portable altar, and to have mass celebrated before daybreak.
7 Kal. July.
Avignon.
(f. 16d.)
Relaxation, during ten years of a year and forty days of enjoined penance to penitents who on the principal feasts of the year, and on the feast of St. Leonard, visit and give alms to the chapel of St. Leonard without Norwich.
1364.
6 Id. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 17d.)
To Edward, lord le Despensier, and his wife Elisabeth, of the diocese of Worcester. Indults to have a portable altar, to have mass and other divine offices celebrated privately in places under an interdict, and to choose their confessor.
14 Kal. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 18.)
Relaxation, during ten years, of a year and forty days of enjoined penance to penitents who on the principal feasts of the church visit the chapel of St. Michael, and the relics therein, in the manor of Stephen de Cosington, knight, of the diocese of Canterbury.
1365.
16 Kal. Feb.
Avignon.
(f. 22d.)
To William, prior of Coventry. Faculty to dispense ten of his monks, aged twenty-two, to be ordained priests, there being but few Benedictines in Coventry by reason of the pestilence.
Ibid.
(f. 23.)
To Nicholas, abbot of St. Peter's, Shrewsbury. The like faculty in regard to ten of his monks, provided that they have completed their twenty-second year.
2 Kal. Feb.
Avignon.
(f. 24.)
To Thomas de Eltestle, canon of Abergwili, bachelor of canon and civil law. Confirmation of the papal provision of his canonry and prebend, held formerly by Stephen Pampel and valued at 100s. the real value being now ascertained to amount to 6l.
10 Kal. Jan.
Avignon.
(f. 24d.)
To John de Hervitorp, rector of Wappingburi, in the diocese of Lichfield. Extension, on petition of queen Philippa, of dispensation on account of illegitimacy, so that he may hold, together with the said church, additional benefices, he having resigned, in accordance with a papal rehabilitation, a canonry and prebend of St. Stephen's, Westminster.
7 Kal. Feb.
Avignon.
(f. 25d.)
Relaxation, during ten years, of a year and forty days of enjoined penance to penitents who on the principal feasts of the year visit the chapel of St. Giles, Pothesleye, in the diocese of Worcester.
16 Kal. March.
Avignon.
(f. 28d.)
To John de Evensham, prior of Worcester. Grant to wear the plain mitre and ring in presence of the bishop, and in his absence to wear the precious mitre and ring, and episcopal vestments, and to give solemn benediction. [Monasticon, i. 618.]
8 Id. March.
Avignon.
(f. 30.)
To Thomas, archbishop of Tuam, archbishop elect of Cashel. Sending him thepallium by his envoy Maurice Okachil, canon of Cashel, to be assigned by the bishops of Lismore and Killaloe, who are to receive his oath of fealty. [Theiner, 329.]
Ibid.
(f. 30d.)
To the bishops of Lismore and Killaloe, Mandate to assign the said pallium, to receive the archbishop's oath of fealty, and to transmit it under seal to the pope.
1364.
6 Id. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 30d.)
Relaxation, during ten years, of a hundred days of enjoined penance to penitents who help to repair the bridge over the Donn near the town of Charchetoneham (North Stoneham), in the diocese of Winchester.
1365.
4 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 31.)
To the bishop of Salisbury. Mandate, if the facts are as stated, to dispense John de Sancto Laudo, knight, and Margaret de Clyvedon, of the dioceses of Salisbury and Bath respectively, to intermarry; the late Alice Paveli, a former wife of John, having been related to Margaret in the fourth degree of kindred.
Non. June.
Avignon.
(f. 36d.)
Relaxation, during ten years, of a year and forty days of enjoined penance to penitents who on the principal feasts of the year visit the chapel of St. Cross, in the church of St. Thomas de Aeri (of Acon), London.
1364.
7 Id. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 39.)
To John de Evesham, prior of Worcester. Indult that he, or in his absence the sub-prior, may, in the absence of the bishop, reconcile, their churches and cemeteries, without prejudice to the right of the bishop, as approved by John, archbishop of York, then bishop of Worcester, and decreed by Clement VI, on whose death Innocent VI, upon the complaint of bishop Reginald, restricted the indult to the voidance of the see, or absence of the bishop from the realm.
12 Kal. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 39d.)
To John Ograde, B.C.L. archdeacon of Cashel and canon and prebendary of Killaloe. Extension of the dispensation granted to him as the son of a subdeacon, so that he may accept the see of Tuam. [See Cal. Pet. i. 331.]
1365.
3 Non. Jan.
Avignon.
(f. 45d.)
Relaxation, during ten years, of a year and forty days of enjoined penance to penitents who on the principal feasts of the year visit the church of St. Clement, Horselei, in the diocese of Lichfield, where miracles are wrought.
12 Kal. Feb.
Avignon.
(f. 46d.)
To the bishop of Caithness. Mandate, if the facts be as stated, to dispense Andrew de Garwyach, of the diocese of Aberdeen, and Catherine de Suduland (Sutherland), damsel, of his diocese, to remain in the marriage which they contracted in ignorance that they were related in the fourth degree of kindred, declaring their past and future offspring legitimate.
15 Kal. July.
Avignon.
(f. 56d.)
Relaxation of a hundred and forty days of enjoined penance to penitents who visit and give alms for the sustentation of the chaplains and for the repair of the collegiate church of Bruseyerd (Bruisyard), in the diocese of Norwich, which was founded by the ancestors of Elizabeth, late duchess of Clare[nce].
1364.
Non. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 5s.)
Grant, at the request of king Edward, in favour of John Vincent, rector of Dicheningge (Ditchling), John Wilcok, rector of Tolton (Tillington), John Lovente or Lobente, priest, Edward de Sancto Johanne, Andrew Peverel, knights, of the diocese of Chichester, and Adam de Unseres, citizen of London, whereby they shall not be compelled to appear personally before the papal auditor appointed to hear the cause between them and other accomplices of Richard, earl of Arundel, and William, bishop of Chichester, touching alleged injuries inflicted on the bishop, provided that their proctors represent them.
4 Kal. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 60d.)
Relaxation, during ten years, of a year and forty days of enjoined penance to penitents who on the principal feasts of the year visit the chapel of the Holy Ghost by the monastery of the Benedictine nuns of St. Helen's, London, founded and endowed by Adam Fraunceys, citizen of London. [See Cal. Pet. i. 445, 505.]
1365.
2 Kal. Feb.
Avignon.
(f. 64d.)
To the masters and scholars of Clare Hall, Cambridge, Licence to let to farm the fruits, rents, and profits which remain after paying the vicar's stipends, of the churches of Grantisden (Gransden Magna), Wrauby (Wrawby), Litlington, and St. John, Dokisworth (Duxford), in the diocese of Lincoln and Ely, appropriated to them by the diocesans for the maintenance of masters and scholars in theology and other lawful faculties, which licence they cannot obtain from the diocesans without payment of a large sum.
14 Kal. Aug.
Avignon.
(f. 68d.)
Decree, whereby the present exemplification from the register of the dispensation to intermarry, granted by Clement VI. 8 Kal. April, anno 7, to John son of John de Moubray, since deceased, and Elisabeth daughter of John de Segrave, since deceased, shall have the force of the original. [See Cal. Pet. i. 151.]
Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 69d.)
To the abbot and convent of St. Mary's, Leyston, in the diocese of Norwich. Licence, at the request of Robert, earl of Suffolk, and of king Edward, to transfer themselves from their present swampy site near the sea to another within the town of Leyston, distant a mile and a half from the old one, where they may found and build their monastery, and enjoy their ancient privileges without prejudice to the rights of the parish church, provided that the church or chapel of the old monastery be served perpetually by a fitting priest.
Ibid.
(f. 70.)
Relaxation, during ten years, of a year and forty days of enjoined penance to penitents who give alms for the construction of the monastery of St. Mary's, Leiston.
1364.
2 Kal. Jan.
Avignon.
(f. 80.)
To John de Schepeyo, subdeacon, licentiate in civil law, chancellor of Lichfield. Licence to study and lecture for two years in civil law at an university, and to receive the doctorate.
Ibid. To the same. Dispensation to remain in subdeacon's orders for two years while at an university.
1365.
8 Id. June.
Avignon.
(f. 87d.)
To Thomas de Wetewang, priest, of the diocese of York. Enlargement of the amount of the value of the benefice reserved to him in the gift of the abbot and convent of Hyde from 25 to 40 marks. [See Cal. Pet. i. 487, 505.]
12 Kal. Sept.
Avignon.
(f. 102.)
To Thomas March, B.C.L. of Stanhowe, clerk, of the diocese of Norwich. The like in regard to a benefice, with or without cure of souls, in the gift of the bishop of Ely, from 25 and 18 to 33 and 22 marks. [Cal. Pet. i. 520.]
Ibid. To John de Donewich, bachelor of canon law, priest, of the same diocese. The like in regard to a benefice with cure of souls in the gift of the abbot and convent of Peterborough, to be given him by the official of Rochester, he having been found fit after examination by the same, from 25 to 33 marks. [See Cal. Pet. i. 335.]
Ibid.
(f. 102d.)
To Robert de Fordham, bachelor of canon law, priest, of the same diocese. The like (as above to Thomas March) in regard to a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of St. Edmunds. [Cal. Pet. i. 520.]
Ibid.
(f. 104.)
To Stephen de Hough, or Houghton, bachelor of canon law, rector of Swuyngton or Swonyngton (Swannington), in the diocese of Norwich. The like (as above to John de Donewich) in regard to a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Ramsey, to be given him by the abbot of St. Edmunds, he having been found fit after examination by the said abbot. Swannington is to be resigned. [Cal. Pet. i. 520.]
2 Id. Feb.
Avignon.
(f. 110.)
Safe-conduct for Richard de Winwik, priest, and William Molineux, clerk, of the diocese of Lichfield, returning from the Roman court to England.
1364.
2 Kal. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 110.)
To the archbishop of York. Mandate to summon those concerned, and make order touching the case of Henry son of the late Richard de Torbok, knight, donsel, of the diocese of Lichfield, who died intestate, and of Matilda, now also deceased, who duly married the said Richard. Henry, their legitimate son and heir, has been defamed by William Carles, knight, and his wife Emma, who in order to exclude him from his inheritance, say that he is illegitimate.
1365.
17 Kal. Sept.
Avignon.
(f. 111d.)
To the bishop of London. Mandate to summon Henry de Lilbourn, Robert de Fenwik, John Braid, William Rogeri, Thomas Rogeri, Thomas de Witton, John Hanson, Edmund Essthetiht, Thomas Vidue, William Hewinhwus, John Brayn, John de Killingworth, John de Blaykburn, inhabitants of the townships in which are the chapels of Schaftow, Hert Wayton, Cambow, Mildeton Morel, Wytton, in the parish of Hertbouren (Hartburn), in the diocese of Durham, whose perpetual vicar, Robert de Aukeland, serves the said chapels by other pries's or by himself, and to whom the tithes and burial dues belongThe said laymen put other priests or chaplains into the chapels, which are not consecrated, and have had burials therein, depriving the vicar of his tithes and dues. Upon examination of those concerned and witnesses, order is to be made touching the said matter.
12 Kal. March.
Avignon.
(f. 112.)
Safe-conduct for Adam Robelin, archdeacon of St. Davids, going to England as proctor of John, cardinal of St. Mark's.
18 Kal. May.
Avignon.
(f. 119d..)
To John de Pavelino, prior of the Hospitallers in England; John [preceptor of] Dinghe (Dingley); Robert de Normantone, preceptor of Bastal (Balshal), Richard de Quertone or Quercone, preceptor of Mount St. John, and William Huillis, preceptor of Baldisle (Badeisley), house of the Hospitallers. Mandate to attend the assembly of the order at Carpentras, convened for their defence against the Turks.
7 Id. Feb.
Avignon.
(f. 120.)
To the archdeacon of Durham. Mandate to summon John de Crakall, canon of Ripon, and others concerned, touching the petition of Henry Getheved, vicar of Staynwigges (Stanwick St. John), in the diocese of York, in which there is a prebend of Ripon. The value of the rectory, containing as the parish does seven scattered and well-peopled townships, exceeds 100 marks, out of which a small portion is assigned to the vicar, who is in such fear of the said cannon that he cannot safely meet him in the city or diocese of York. The archdeacon is to inform himself, and make order for assignment of a fit portion for the vicar.
2 Kal. June.
Avignon.
(f. 120d.)
To the bishop of Worcester. Mandate to summon those concerned, and make order touching the appeal of John de Cherleton of Appeloye, knight, of the diocese of Lichfield, who having married Joan de Langeleye, has been despoiled by John de Cudington, clerk, John Trillowe, donsel, son of John Trillow, donsel, and others, of the said Joan, as well as of lands and goods, being part of her dower. Anno 2 (sic).
18 Kal. May.
Avignon.
(f. 121.)
To Thomas Burle, regent of the priories of the Hospitallers in Ireland; John Thomas, preceptor of Hannay; William Taune, preceptor of Kilil; and Richard Hualsp (as above to John de Pavelino).
Kal. June.
Avignon.
(f. 127.)
To the archbishop of Canterbury, and the bishops of London and Lincoln. Mandate to summon those concerned, and compel the chancellor and masters of the university of Oxford to remove from their statute book the statute touching the admission into the order of mendicants of any youth under eighteen within the said university, or the sending away of such in order to be admitted into the said order elsewhere. [See Mun. Acad. Oxon. p. 204.]
17 Kal. Aug.
Avignon.
(f. 136.)
To the archbishop of Canterbury, and the bishops of Llandaff and Bangor. Mandate to cite the chancellors, masters, regents, and others concerned, of the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, to appear within a year with all their rights and muniments, and to show why certain hereinafter mentioned statutes, which the pope suspends for a year, shall not be perpetually revoked:—(1) That no one shall obtain the degree of S.T.P. unless he has first obtained that of M.A. (2) That there shall not be two regents in any one cloister of the order of mendicants. (3) That no one shall lecture on the Sentences unless he has taken part in the public disputations of theology held in the schools by the resident masters; that in Oxford no one may take part in the said disputations unless he has studied there one year, and in Cambridge no one unless he has studied there during the year immediately preceding. (4) That in Oxford anyone chosen to lecture on the Sentences or to take part in the said disputations, however long he may have studied, and however great and famous his virtue and learning, except M.A.s, must first be examined ex improviso in philosophy before the chancellor by two masters of arts, and that his admission thereafter to the said disputations depends on the will of the chancellor and the said masters. (5) That in Cambridge no one can be admitted to lecture on the Sentences until he has offered himself to answer publicly in the schools all the regents in the faculty of theology. (6) That in Cambridge such lecturer, after he has finished his lecturing, must once publicly answer in each school all the regents in theology, and dispute with all the masters in the same faculty before he obtains licence to incept. (7) That in Cambridge if any prelate or prince ask a grace for a member of any mendicant order, and the grace be refused, and the university be put to expense by reason thereof, no member of that order shall be promoted to any degree until the said expense is refunded or guaranteed by the said order or by the person to be promoted. (8) That in Oxford no one be admitted to lecture on the Sentences unless two regent masters in theology, in virtue of their oath, depose that the candidate is fit and furnished in morals and learning, and that for the degree of S.T.B. one of the said masters must depose the like. Also a statute at Cambridge to the like effect, and other similar provisions against the mendicant orders. [See Mun. Acad. Oxon. pp. 25, 206, 388, 389.]