Close Rolls, Edward I: February 1305

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward I: Volume 5, 1302-1307. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1908.

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'Close Rolls, Edward I: February 1305', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward I: Volume 5, 1302-1307, (London, 1908) pp. 316-317. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw1/vol5/pp316-317 [accessed 16 April 2024]

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February 1305

Feb. 1.
Walsingham.
To the mayor and bailiffs of the city of York. Order to cause the hostage of Bayonne lately sent to them by the king for custody to be kept safely, according to the tenor of the king's previous order, so that he shall in no manner escape from their custody. The king informs them that if the hostage escape, he will punish (capiemus ad) them as his rebels and will take all their goods that can be forfeited. By C.
The like to the mayor and bailiffs of Notingham, the mayor and bailiffs of Shrewsbury, the mayor and bailiffs of Bristol, the mayor and bailiffs of Oxford, the mayor and bailiffs of Northampton, the bailiffs of Staunford.
Jan. 26.
Wisbech.
James de Knelle and William de la Hamme acknowledge that they owe to Henry le Blund of La Rye 20s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in cos. Sussex and Kent.
Walter de Beyssyn acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Chishull, clerk, 9l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels.
The abbot of Cogeshale acknowledges that he owes to William de Hamelton, dean of St. Peter's, York, 28l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Thomas de Knaresburgh, attorney of Martin de Grymeston, executor of the will of the said William.
Master Edmund de London[ia], clerk, acknowledges that he owes to Geoffrey Perceval 4 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Hertford and London.
Cancelled on payment.
Feb. 2.
Walsingham.
William de Chigwell is sent to the prior and convent of Hatfeld.
John de la Roche acknowledges that he owes to William de Hamelton, dean of York, 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Cancelled on payment.
Enrolment of letters patent of William de Hamelton, dean of St. Peter's, York, witnessing that whereas John de la Roche acknowledged in chancery that he owes to William 200l., the latter grants that the recognisance shall be annulled so soon as John shall place him or his attorney in seisin of the manor of Halghton, co. York, which John has of his gift, to hold to William for life, in accordance with a fine levied in the king's court. Dated at London, 19 February, 33 Edward.
Feb. 19.
Standon.
To John de Wichio. Order to come in person to the ensuing parliament at Westminster, instructed suitably as to all the matters that concern the king's free chapel of Hasting', concerning which certain things arose when John was keeper of the castle there, which cannot be conveniently expedited without John's presence.
Feb. 14.
Wilbraham.
John de Metham, knight, acknowledges that he owes to William de Hamelton, dean of York, 1000 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Cancelled on payment.
Enrolment of letters patent of William de Hamelton, dean of St. Peter's, York, witnessing that whereas John de Metham, knight, has acknowledged in chancery that he owes to William 1000 marks, the latter grants that the recognizance shall be cancelled as soon as John shall place him or his attorney in seisin of the manor of Mar, co. York, which he has of William's gift, to hold to William for life, in accordance with the form of a fine levied in the king's court. Dated at London, 21 February, 33 Edward.
Feb. 19.
Standon.
Hugh de Bokland acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Polhampton 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Berks.
Cancelled on payment.
Feb. 1.
Walsingham.
To the mayor and bailiffs of the city of Winchester. Order to be before the king and his council in his next parliament at Westminster with six of the more discreet and lawful citizens to answer to the king for the escape of the hostage of the city of Bayonne sent to them for custody by the king, who ordered them to cause him to be kept safely without bonds and not to permit him to go anywhere without good guard, and to do and receive further what the king's court shall consider in this behalf.
Richard de Welles, knight, acknowledges that he owes to John de Betevill 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Essex and Hertford.
Walter de Huntrecombe acknowledges that he owes to William de Hamelton, dean of York, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Northumberland and Cambridge.