Close Rolls, Edward II: October 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: October 1321', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward II: Volume 3, 1318-1323, (London, 1895) pp. 500-505. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw2/vol3/pp500-505 [accessed 19 April 2024]

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October 1321

Oct. 1.
The Tower.
John Bernard came before the king, on Thursday after Michaelmas last, and sought to replevy to William le Soutere the said William's land in Chalgrave, which was taken into the king's hands for his default before the justices of the Bench against John son of Richard le Smyth and Roger Gynful and Agnes his wife. This is signified to the justices.
Adam de Ely, citizen and fishmonger (piscenar') of London, acknowledges that he owes to Henry de Breston, ropemaker of London, 12l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
John Golde came before the king, on Thursday after Michaelmas, and sought to replevy his land in Wyndesore, which was taken into the king's hands for his default before the justices of the Bench against Ellen, late the wife of Richard de Langele. This is signified to the justices.
John de Duston of Northampton acknowledges that he owes to Simon de Duston and Thomas de Duston, his brother, 60l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
Enrolment of release by Walter de Shorston to Richard, the abbot, and convent of Cirencestre of his right in a mill and 28 acres of land in Preston, concerning which he made plaint in the king's court that the jurors of an inquisition taken between him and Henry, late abbot of Cirencestre, before the late king's justices at Westminster, had made false oath, and he makes a general release of all actions. Dated at London, on Thursday after the feast of St. Faith, 15 Edward II.
Memorandum, that Walter came into chancery, on the said day, and acknowledged the above deed.
Enrolment of grant by William Box, son of Henry Box, late citizen of London, to Robert de Neuwerk of 24s. of yearly rent for life from William's messuage in London called 'Le Wolhous' and from a shop in front of the same, in the parish of St. Dunstan near the Tower, which shop formerly belonged to Henry Box his father, and lies between the tenement of Godwin Turk on the west and the tenement of Alexander Pik on the east, abutting on the south upon the highway leading to the Tower. Witnesses: Adam Lutekyn; John de Wrotham; William Haunsard; Alan Gille; John de Wymundham; Wymund Brother; Henry atte Cros. Dated at London, on Tuesday the eve of Midsummer, 14 Edward II.
Memorandum, that William came into the king's court at Westminster, on 10 October, in the 15th year of the reign, and acknowledged the above deed.
Enrolment of grant by Richard Austyn of Herlaston to Sir William de Herlaston, clerk, of 10s. of yearly rent from all his lands in Herlaston and Haselovre. Witnesses: Sir Richard de Verun, lord of Herlaston; Richard de Verun the younger; William le Curzun of Croxhale; William de Stretton of Clifton; John de Penereth of Herlaston. Dated at Herlaston, on Sunday before Michaelmas, 15 Edward II.
Memorandum, that Richard came into chancery at Westminster, on 15 October, and acknowledged the above deed.
Bartholomew son of Gilbert de Titinges, Ralph de Mallyng, and Joan his wife, executors of the will of John de Anne, put in their place Richard de Welleford and Robert de Kelleseye to prosecute the matter of a recognisance in chancery for 100l. made to John by John de Basyng'.
Membrane 25d.
Oct. 2.
The Tower.
Brother Geoffrey, abbot of Medmeham, acknowledges, for himself and his convent, that he owes to William de Leyghton Busard, parson of the church of Swathefeld, 30l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.
Oct. 3.
Sheen.
John Giffard of Botef' came before the king, on Saturday after Michaelmas, and sought to replevy his land in Astwell, which was taken into the king's hands for his default before the justices of the Bench against Richard Darsy and Alice his wife. This is signified to the justices.
John Omnibon of Thenford came before the king, on the aforesaid day, and sought to replevy his land in Thenford, which was taken into the king's hands for his default before the said justices against the aforesaid Richard and Alice.
John de Redenesse came before the king, on the aforesaid day, and sought to replevy to Henry Kixe of Estgate and Agnes his wife their land in the suburbs of Rochester, which was taken into the king's hands for their default before the justices of the Bench against Mabel, daughter of Henry Robyn.
Walter son of John le Moul came before the king, on the aforesaid day, and sought to replevy his land in Aylberton near Ledeney, which was taken into the king's hands for his default before the justices of the Bench against Payn de Norton.
Oct. 5.
Sheen.
Walter Wolvithe of Bernyngton, parson of the church of Hyneton, diocese of Winchester, acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Evesham, clerk, 60 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Gloucester and Oxford.
Cancelled on payment.
Thomas de Evesham, clerk, acknowledges that he owes to the aforesaid Walter 60 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Northampton and Worcester.
Cancelled on payment.
Oct. 5.
Sheen.
Robert le Girdelere of Chepyng Barnet came before the king, on Monday after Michaelmas, and sought to replevy his land in Chepyng Barnet, which was taken into the king's hands for his default before the justices of the Bench against Christiana, late the wife of Thomas Bertelmeu. This is signified to the justices.
Thomas son of Geoffrey Honeman of Asshele acknowledges that he owes to John son of John de Gynes of Asshele 5 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Cambridge.
Felicia Leschetour of Coggeshale, daughter of Richard Leschetour of Coggeshale, acknowledges that she owes to Master John de Gloucestre, clerk, 30l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of her lands and chattels in co. Essex.
Brother Thomas, abbot of Bruern, acknowledges, for himself and convent, that he owes to Anthony Marocello and John Pizaquile of Genoa 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Oxford.
Cancelled on payment.
William de Merston acknowledges that he owes to William Pavely of Diryngton 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Lincoln.
Thomas le Riche of Lolleworth acknowledges that he owes to Henry de Cantebr[ugge] 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Cambridge.
Oct. 1.
The Tower.
To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order to arrest and imprison all narrators or inventors of false rumours whereby discord may arise between the king and his people, according to the late king's statute in his parliament at Westminster in the third year of his reign. By K.
[Fœdera.]
Oct. 7.
Porchester.
Hugh Gamelegeye of Pokerych acknowledges that he owes to Geoffrey de Brokhole 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Hertford.
Walter Wace of Agmodesham acknowledges that he owes to John de la Haye, the elder, and John de la Haye, the younger, parson of the church of Dachet, 31l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.
Oct. 11.
Porchester.
Walter de Nevill, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Kendale, knight, 25 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Hertford.
William le Carter and Roger Louy, citizen of Worcester, acknowledge that they owe to Thomas de Evesham, clerk, and Robert his brother, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Worcester.
Cancelled on payment.
Roger Louy acknowledges that he owes to William le Carter of Worcester 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Worcester.
John Herynglond and Henry Richeman acknowledge that they owe to Master Walter de Barton 24 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Bedford.
The prior of St. Mary's hospital without Bisshopesgate, London, acknowledges that he owes to John de Merton, parson of the church of Long Ditton, 26 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Surrey.
Cancelled on payment.
Robert de Baiocis acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Burgo 7l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
Oct. 15.
The Tower.
Roger son of Gilbert de Istelworth acknowledges that he owes to Stephen le Parker of London 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Middlesex.
Simon Barry of Herdwyk acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Evesham, clerk, 40s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Huntingdon.
Oct. 18.
The Tower.
To the mayor, bailiffs, and whole community of Shrewsbury. Order to cause the walls, turrets, and other enclosures of the town to be strengthened and repaired, and the ditches to be cleaned, and to depute some men in whom they have confidence to keep the gates of the town, and to arrest and imprison any of the malefactors confederated together in co. Salop and adjoining parts who may come to the town, as the king is given to understand that they threaten to enter the town. By K.
[Fœdera.]
Nov. 13.
Westminster.
William de Hicche, chaplain, and Adam de Hicche, his brother, acknowledge that they owe to Master Adam de Ayremynn, clerk, 40s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the city of London.
Cancelled on payment.
John son of Albric de Wyttlebury acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Kaysho of Northampton 40l; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
Laurence de Preston, the younger, acknowledges that he owes to Simon de Laushull 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
Nov. 11.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Warwick. Order to take with him John Pecche or other faithful subjects of that county, and to proceed without delay to the castle of Warrewyk, and to demand and receive the castle from those who hold it, and to arrest and imprison all such malefactors found therein, and to besiege the castle and take it if they refuse to deliver it up, as the king understands that Thomas Blaunfrounte and other malefactors have lately entered the castle and expelled the sheriff and his men therefrom. The king will speedily come to assist him if they refuse to deliver up the castle. [Fœdera.] By K.
Membrane 24d.
Memorandum, that Master William de Weston, Master John de Shordich and Master Richard de Binteworth were sworn of the king's council on 18 October in the Tower of London.
Oct. 19.
The Tower.
William son of Walter de la Haye of Greneford acknowledges that he owes to William de Masshebury of Laufare Magdeleyne 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
Edmund de Branketre acknowledges that he owes to John de Pulberwe 20s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Surrey.
Thomas le Ferour of Kyngestone acknowledges that he owes to John de Pulberwe 20s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Surrey.
Enrolment of deed witnessing that whereas a plea was moved before William de Bereford and his fellows, justices of the Bench, concerning the manor of Derhurst, co. Gloucester, between William son of William de Derneford, knight, and of Clementia Bluet, late his wife, demandant, and William de Curlyngton, abbot of Westminster, and the convent of the same, tenants and impedients, the plea is now settled by the intervention of certain friends in this manner: that William has released to the abbot and convent and the church of St. Peter's Westminster his right in the said manor, and grants that he will warrant the said manor to the abbot and convent; and the abbot and convent have granted to him for life 11l. yearly and a robe yearly, such as the abbot gives to his esquires, or two robes in case the abbot give two robes yearly to his esquires, to be received from their manors of Chaddesle, Langedon, and Castelmorton. Dated at Westminster, 17 May, 12 Edward II.
Memorandum, that the abbot come into the chancery at Westminster, on 20 October, in the 15th year of the reign, and acknowledged the above deed for himself and his convent.
Oct. 17.
The Tower.
Master William de Maldon, clerk, has letters to the abbot and convent of Peterborough to receive the yearly pension that they are bound to find for one of the king's clerks by reason of the new creation of the abbot. By p.s.
Oct. 16.
The Tower.
To the sheriff of Essex. Order to summon all knights and squires of his bailiwick to be with the king at the castle of Ledes, co. Kent, on Friday after St. Luke next, with horses and arms in as much power as possible, as the king proposes going to the said castle with Aymer de Valencia, earl of Pembroke, and John de Britannia, earl of Richmond, and other earls and magnates of the realm, in order to punish the disobedience and contempt against the queen committed by certain members of the household of Bartholomew de Badelesmere and others staying in the said castle by his precept, in refusing to allow the queen to enter the castle, and hindering her doing so by armed force, which Bartholomew afterwards approved by his letters to the queen to have been done by his knowledge, which familiars afterwards slew certain men of the queen's household. The sheriff is to cause each of the knights and squires to know that the king will have such regard to each of them according to his estate that each shall consider himself contented. The sheriff is to certify the king of the names of those summoned. He is also ordered to cause 1,000 suitably armed footmen to be chosen within his bailiwick, and to bring them to the king at the said castle in person at the king's wages by the aforesaid Friday. He is also to cause proclamation to be made that the king is not going to the said castle by reason of any war or disturbance in the realm, but in order to punish the disobediences and contempts aforesaid, and to inhibit any one from attempting anything in breach of the peace, and to order everyone to maintain the peace to the extent of his power. He is also to cause proclamation to be made that all persons in his bailiwick between the ages of sixteen and sixty shall furnish themselves with suitable arms according to their estate without delay, and that they shall be ready to come to the king in his service when summoned. By K. and C.
[Fœdera; Parl. Writs.]
The like to the sheriffs of Southampton and Surrey and Sussex. [Ibid.]
To the sheriffs of London. Order to cause proclamation to be made that the king is not going to the aforesaid castle by reason of any war, etc., as above, and to cause proclamation to be made as above for the preservation of the peace. [Ibid.] By K. and C.
The like to all the sheriffs of England, except the sheriffs of Essex, Southampton, Surrey and Sussex. [Ibid.]
Oct. 23.
Rochester.
To the sheriff of Essex. Order to summon all the knights and squires of his bailiwick to join the king as above, and to cause 1,000 footmen to be chosen and brought by him to the king, the sheriff having done nothing as yet in execution of the previous order to this effect. He is to distrain and compel any any who shall be contrariant in this matter as he shall see fit. [Ibid.] By K.
Nov. 9.
Eltham.
Roger de Southcote of London acknowledges that he owes to Nicholas Crane, citizen of London, 60l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
Thomas son of Roger le Despenser of Langtoft acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Plaice and Thomas Brette 40 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Oct. 20.
Rochester.
To Robert, king of Sicily and Jerusalem. Letter commending to his favour brother Geoffrey, prior of Lenton, and requesting him to give audience to what the prior may have to prosecute before him, and to carry the same into effect.
The like to Philip, king of France and Navarre.