Close Rolls, Edward II: February 1321

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward II: Volume 3, 1318-1323. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1895.

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'Close Rolls, Edward II: February 1321', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward II: Volume 3, 1318-1323, (London, 1895) pp. 354-359. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw2/vol3/pp354-359 [accessed 19 April 2024]

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February 1321

Feb. 1.
Westminster.
Roger de Brok and William de Pynnore acknowledge that they owe to Simon de Swanlonde 70l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Middlesex.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Feb. 2.
Fulham.
Thomas Chauntrel of Westwittenham acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Folham 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Berks.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
The said Thomas acknowledges that he owes to the said Robert 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Berks.— The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Richard son of Hugh de Molesworth of Little Catteworth acknowledges that he owes to John son of Robert Pecok of Redburn, the elder, 8 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Huntingdon.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Nicholas de Pershut acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Byflete 25 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Southampton.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Feb. 4.
Westminster.
Robert, parson of Cokeley church, diocese of Norwich, acknowledges that he owes to Adam de Brom, clerk, 54l. 13s. 0d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Suffolk.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
The said Robert acknowledges that he owes to the said Adam 5 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Suffolk.— The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Feb. 4.
Fulham.
The prior of Bernewell acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Maddingle 29 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Cambridge.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Peter le Leykere of Chigewell acknowledges that he owes to Juliana, late the wife of Thomas Romeyn, 27l. 6s. 0d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Henry Pourte of London acknowledges that he owes to Walter Fesaunt of Winchester 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Kent and London.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
John, abbot of Cherteseye, acknowledges, for himself and convent, that he owes to Master Peter de Askarn 70l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Surrey.
Cancelled on payment acknowledged by John de Marton, clerk, attorney of Peter's executors, in February, in the 16th year.
John, prior of St. Bartholomew's London, acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Kent of London, tailor (cissori), 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Feb. 6.
Westminster.
William son of John de Deen and Roger his brother, Robert de Brokford and William de Wederingsete acknowledge that they owe to Richard de Betoign', citizen of London, 300l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in cos. Northampton, Norfolk, and Suffolk.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Robert de Kersebrok acknowledges that he owes to John de Britannia, earl of Richmond, 49l. 9s. 10½d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Hertford.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Membrane 10d.
Jan. 30.
Westminster.
To Humphrey de Bohun, earl of Hereford and Essex. Prohibition of his assenting, secretly or publicly, to the making of assemblies or treaties, and of his being present in person or by others at such assemblies and treaties, ordering him to certify the king of any conference or treaty of any matters prejudicial to the king and his crown, so that the king may be able to apply a remedy for these matters with the counsel of him and other proceres of the realm, as the king understands that, notwithstanding the prohibition of assemblies being made without the king's special order, the said earl, together with others, proposes to make an assembly, assigning as a reason an intention to treat divers matters touching the estate of the crown, and that he is ordaining this treaty to be had shortly; at which the king is surprised, as such assemblies ought not to be made without the king's authority, and such treaties ought not to be held without his presence or the presence of those of his council appointed by him. By K. and C. [Fœdera; Parl. Writs.]
The like to twenty-eight others. [Ibid.]
Jan. 30.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of York. Order to cause proclamation to be made prohibiting any one consenting to the making of such assemblies or attending them, and to certify the king of the names of any persons presuming to do so contrary to such proclamation. By K. and C.
[Parl. Writs.]
The like to all the sheriffs of England, excepting the sheriffs of Cumberland, Northumberland, and Westmoreland. [Ibid.]
Feb. 7.
Westminster.
Adam de Bandon, citizen of London, acknowledges that he owes to William de Monte Acuto 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.—Master H. de Clif received the acknowledgment.
John Engaine of Blatherwyk acknowledges that he owes to William la Zousche of Haringworth 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Northampton and Huntingdon.—The said Master Henry received the acknowledgment by the chancellor's order.
Feb. 7.
Havering-atte-Bower.
John de Burdeleys acknowledges that he owes to Geoffrey de Burdeleys, his father, 200 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Norfolk.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Ralph le Mareschal of Northcote, Hugh le Mareschal of Graunt Kynebell, and Jordan le Mareschal acknowledge that they owe to Robert de Ely and Thomas Edmound, citizens of London, 20l. to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Somerset.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Richard de la Hyde, parson of Heghton church, diocese of Chichester, acknowledges that he owes to Emmelina Lungespe 65l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Sussex.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
William Tochet, knight, acknowledges that he owes to John de Boclond, knight, 160l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
The said William acknowledges that he owes to the said John 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Oxford.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
John de Boclond, knight, acknowledges that he owes to William Tochet, knight, 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Simon de Swanlund of London and John de Swanlund acknowledge that they owe to Edmund, earl of Arundel, 500 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the city of London.—The chancellor recieved the acknowledgment.
Cancelled on payment.
Thomas Cok of Abyndon and John Suman acknowledge that they owe to Edmund, earl of Arundel, 500 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the city of London.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Henry Claverle of Farham acknowledges that he owes to Bartholomew le Taillour of Farham 5 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Southampton.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Feb. 12.
Stratford-atte-Bow.
Nicholas de Stiuecle acknowledges that he owes to William de Hakford 26l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Bedford.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Thomas de Furnivale, the younger, puts in his place Michael de Wath and Richard de Sheffeld to prosecute and challenge the inquisitions and extents to be returned into chancery touching the inheritance of Joan his wife, one of the heirs of Theobald de Verdon, tenant in chief.
Thomas son of Richard de Walsyngham acknowledges that he owes to J. bishop of Norwich 4l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Norfolk.—R. de Bardelby received the acknowledgment.
William, prior of St. Mary's hospital without Bysshopesgate, London, acknowledges that he owes to John de Merton, parson of the church of Long Ditton near Kyngeston, 29 marks; to be levied in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Surrey.—H. de Burgh received the acknowledgment by the chancellor's order.
Cancelled on payment.
Enrolment of release by Richard son of William atte Legh to Roland son of Marenus (sic) Shenche of his right in the lands that Roland has of the feoffment of the said Martin his father in Tatlesfeld, co. Surrey. Witnesses: John atte Stokette of Okstede; Simon atte Stokette of the same; William le Hodere of London. Dated at London, on Saturday the feast of St. Valentine, 14 Edward II.
Memorandum, that Richard came into chancery at Westminster, on the said day, and acknowledged the above deed.
Feb. 16.
Stratfordatte-Bow.
Adam Godeyman is sent, in consideration of his service to the king and his father, to the prior and convent of Bridelyngton to receive such maintenance for life in that house as Gilbert Torel, deceased, had.
By p.s.
Feb. 17.
Westminster.
Ralph de Secchevill acknowledges that he owes to Roger Beler 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Leicester. —The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
William de Furneys acknowledges that he owes to Henry Buscre of Malyns 150l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Middlesex.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Hugh de Le and Hamo Calvel of Grenewice acknowledge that they owe to Walter de Huntyngfeld, knight, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Kent.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Feb. 21.
Westminster.
Geoffrey de Say, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Henry de la More, goldsmith of London, John de Bruntton, citizen of London, and John de Staneghyndenn 56l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
William de Hebbedene, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Simon de Wakefelde 19l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.—The chancellor received the acknowledgement.
Hervey de Sancto Edmundo, citizen of London, acknowledges that he owes to Master Edmund de London, clerk, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Feb. 20.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause proclamation to be made that all merchants, mariners, and subjects of the king who have suffered damage on land or sea from John, duke of Britanny, his merchants, mariners, or subjects, since the beginning of the sixth year of the king's reign, and who wish to sue for amends therefor, and all those who are charged with inflicting damage upon the duke's merchants, mariners, and subjects since that time shall be at Westminster, before the chancellor and treasurer or others of the king's council, in the quinzaine of Easter next, to make reformation of the peace in this behalf, at which date the sheriff is ordered to certify the king's council of his proceedings. By K. and C.
[Fœdera.]
The like to all the sheriffs of England. [Ibid.]
The like to Roger de Mortuo Mari, Justice of Wales, 'mutatis mutandis.' [Ibid.]
Peter de Baa, tenant of certain lands that belonged to Thomas Barry of Bokhannton, puts in his place John de Hegham or Richard de Hungerford to defend the matter of a recognisance in chancery for 150 marks made to the said John (sic) by Thomas.
Feb. 25.
Westminster.
William Gentilcorps acknowledges that he owes to Geoffrey de la Lee 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Hertford.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Henry de Sellyng' of London, 'spicer,' acknowledges that he owes to Peter le Mareschal 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Middlesex.—The chancellor receieved the acknowledgment.
Cancelled on payment.
Robert Brun of Burnedissh acknowledges that he owes to Maurice le Brun 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Middlesex.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Membrane 9d.
Feb. 25.
Westminster.
John de Reynham acknowledges that he owes to Henry de Malynes 50l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Isabella, late the wife of Thomas de Muskham, and Walter de Muskham acknowledge that they owe to Henry de Edenestowe, clerk, and Robert his brother 68s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Hertford.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Cancelled on payment.
John de Pontoyse, goldsmith, acknowledges that he owes to Agnes de Greylond 7 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Feb. 8.
Westminster.
To the prior of La Charité. Letter thanking him for his agreeable answer to the king concerning the house of Bermundeseye, and nominating brother John de Cusancia, monk of the house of Lewes, of the Cluniac order, a wise and circumspect man supported by the protection of powerful friends, as prior of Bermundeseye, whom the king requests him to present to him according to custom with all speed. The king hopes that the spiritualities and temporalities of the house may be reduced to better state by John's regular and wholesome examples, wise solicitude (solitudine) and circumspect diligence, with the assistance of his friends' counsel.
Enrolment of agreement witnessing that whereas Sir Hugh le Despenser, the elder, and Sir Hugh Despenser, the younger, are bound to make before the quinzaine of Easter next to Sir John de Crumbwell and Lady Idonia his wife [a grant of] 200 marks yearly of land for their lives, the said John and Idonia hereby grant that, if they cannot agree by justices, serjeants, and other wise men of the king's court, all the manors, knights' fees, and advowsons of churches and hospitals contained in three fines levied in the king's court between Master Robert de Baldok, archdeacon of Middlesex, and the said John and Idonia shall remain, after the death of Idonia, to the said Hugh and Hugh for their lives, and after their deaths to Edward son of Hugh, the younger, and to his heirs, according to the form of the said fines, without impeachment or challenge of Idonia's heirs, notwithstanding two fines levied in the late king's court between Sir Gilbert de Ellesfeld and the said John and Idonia concerning certain manors, etc., comprised in the said fines, then the said John and Idonia will rebate and render to Hugh, the younger, 100 marks yearly of the aforesaid 200 marks of land yearly; for the performance whereof John and Idonia hereby charge themselves and their heirs. Dated at London, 15 December, 14 Edward II. French.
Enrolment of deed witnessing that whereas the aforesaid Hugh and Hugh have acknowledged in chancery that they are bound to Sir John de Crumwell in 6,000l., and Hugh, the younger, has also acknowledged severally that he is bound to the said John in 4,000l., the said John hereby grants that these recognisances shall be annulled if Hugh and Hugh grant to him and his wife, Lady Idonia, 200 marks of land yearly for their lives before the quinzaine of Easter next, and if Hugh and Hugh grant (ferunt) to the master, brethren, and sisters of the hospital of St. Katherine by the Tower of London 40l. of land or rent of Holy Church or other rent to hold to them and their successors for ever. Dated at Westminster, 4 December, 14 Edward II. French.