Close Rolls, Edward III: June 1332

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 2, 1330-1333. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1898.

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'Close Rolls, Edward III: June 1332', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 2, 1330-1333, (London, 1898) pp. 568-574. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw3/vol2/pp568-574 [accessed 20 April 2024]

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June 1332

June 1.
Woodstock.
Richard son of Richard de Magna Wenlok came before the king, on Monday after the Ascension, and sought to replevy his land in Wyke, which was taken into the king's hands for his default before the justices of the Bench against the prior of Wenlok. This is signified to the justices.
June 1.
Woodstock.
Richard Hauard and William Ode acknowledge that they owe to Walter Sewall 200 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Berks.
Ranulph Sirik of Donyngton, John son of Thomas de Pellertoft, Thomas del Folde of Soterton, and John son of Geoffrey Stalwerth of Kirketon-inHoland acknowledge that they owe to Thomas de Keteryngham 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Lincoln.
William de Colleye, Thomas de Cheyndut of Wilhampton, William de Twangton of St. Albans, and William de Cheyndut acknowledge that they owe to John Torveye 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Berks.
John de Cheyndeut acknowledges that he owes to William de Colle, William de Twanton of St. Albans, and Thomas de Cheyndeut 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Cornwall.
June 2.
Woodstock.
William de Spersholte, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Ingelram Berenger 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Berks.
Matilda, late the wife of Robert de Holand, acknowledges that she owes to John Godhyne of Marleberge, merchant, 500l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of her lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
John, bishop of Ely, puts in his place Henry de Spaldyngton, clerk, to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 500 marks made to him in chancery by Nicholaa, late the wife of Robert de Hanstede, John de Hanstede, knight, and Ralph de Crophill, knight.
June 3.
Woodstock.
Thomas de Medmenham acknowledges that he owes to William de Medmenham, his son, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.
Enrolment of general release by John le Mareschal of Bovyndon, knight, to John de Molyns of all actions, etc. Witnesses: Sir John Inge and Sir William de la Beche, knights; Richard de Hattecomb; William Gentylcors; Robert de Dachette; Henry le Swan of London; Henry de Cosham. Dated at London, on Wednesday after the Ascension, 6 Edward III.
Memorandum, that John le Mareschal came into chancery at Westminster, on the said day, and acknowledged the preceding deed.
June 4.
Woodstock.
William Carbonel, knight, of co. Suffolk, acknowledges that he owes to John le Preston, citizen of London, 28l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Suffolk.
The same William acknowledges that he owes to Henry Prodhon of London, fishmonger, 30l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels, in co. Suffolk.
May 28.
Woodstock.
To Ebulo Lestraunge. Writ of certiorari to send to the king all indictments made before Ebulo and his fellows, keepers of co. Lincoln and appointed by the king's writ to do certain other things in the county, touching William son of Geoffrey de Sutton of Boston, Gilbert Alilaunde, Lambert de Hipetoft of Algerkirk, Peter Gisorce of Boston and John de Biker of Boston, for certain felonies and trespasses in that county, so that the king shall have the indictments before him in the octaves of Holy Trinity. The king has ordered the sheriff of that county to cause the said men with their attachments to come before him safely and securely at the said day. By C.
Mandate in pursuance to the said sheriff. By C.
To Robert de Morley. Order to send to the king the indictments of certain men of Little Yarmouth and Gorleston, co. Suffolk, indicted before him, by virtue of the king's commission of enquiry, for certain felonies and trespasses committed by them at Great Yarmouth, co. Norfolk, so that the king may have the indictments before him in fifteen days from Midsummer, as the king wills that they shall be heard and determined before him. By C.
June 6.
Woodstock.
Richard Talbot, knight, lord of Bampton, co. Oxford, acknowledges that he owes to Roger Chauntecler, citizen and merchant of London, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Oxford.
Cancelled on payment.
May 1.
Woodstock.
Robert le Chaundeller is sent to the abbot and convent of Beaulieu, in consideration of his good service to Queen Philippa, to receive such maintenance in their house as Richard le Keu, deceased, had therein by the king's request. By p.s. [5448.]
June 8.
Woodstock.
Thomas son of Thomas de Wynnesbury came before the king, on Monday after St. Boniface, and sought to replevy his land in Mileshope and Stocton near Leomynstre, which was taken into the king's hands for his default before the justices of the Bench against Philip son of William Flemmyng. This is signified to the justices.
May 16.
Woodstock.
Ralph de Yarewell, parson of Cotum church, Simon de Staunton, parson of Staunton church, Thomas de Outheby, parson of Estbriggeford church, and William de Gonalston, parson of Knyveton church, diocese of York, acknowledge that they owe to Anibaldus, cardinal priest of St. Laurence's in Lucina, archdeacon of Nottingham, 280l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands, chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Nottingham. —Thomas de Sibthorp, clerk, received the acknowledgment by writ. [Fœdera.]
June 16.
Woodstock.
Avicia, daughter of Roger de Bury, came before the king, on Tuesday after St. Barnabas, and sought to replevy her land in Hechesham, which was taken into the king's hands for her default before the justices of the Bench against Alice, late the wife of William de Durham, clerk. This is signified to the justices.
June 18.
Woodstock.
John Pecche, lord of Hampton, acknowledges that he owes to John de Mockyng, citizen of London, 200l.; to he levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Warwick.
May 28.
Woodstock.
To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause proclamation to be made in market towns and other fitting places that all those who have complaints or actions against John, duke of Brabant, or any men of his power, shall be at Westminster on the morrow of Michaelmas next, instead of on the morrow of the Ascension, as previously proclaimed [as at page 537 above], as the king has prorogued the day until then in response to the request of the duke, who asserts that he has been hindered by wars and other obstacles from sending envoys by the day previously fixed. By p.s. [5530.]
[Fœdera.]
The like to all the sheriffs of England. [Ibid.]
June 20.
Woodstock.
To John, duke of Brabant. Request that he will send his envoys with full powers on the morrow of Michaelmas, as the king has prorogued until then the day of the treaty as requested by the duke. [Ibid.]
June 21.
Woodstock.
William le Cray came before the king, on Sunday after St. Botulph, and sought to replevy his land in New Thame, which was taken into the king's hands for his default before the justices of the Bench against Eva, late the wife of Robert Elys. This is signified to the justices.
May 29.
Woodstock.
Ralph de Sancto Dionisio of Rochester acknowledges that he owes to the prior and convent of Rochester 12l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Membrane 22d.
July 2.
Woodstock.
Nicholas de Wyght, the king's tailor, is sent to the abbot and convent of Waltham, in consideration of his good service to the king, to receive such maintenance in their house for life as Emma Priour, deceased, had therein by the king's request. By p.s.
Peter de Ryther, clerk, puts in his place Robert de Pontefracto and Thomas de Fymmer, clerk, to defend the execution of a recognisance for 10l. made by him in chancery to Thomas de Cosyngton.
June 3.
Woodstock.
To John de Cantebrigg, John Claver, and Thomas Bacoun. Order to supersede the taking of an assize of novel disseisin arramed before them by John de Borewell and Margaret his wife against Hugh de Audele and others concerning a tenement in Codderede, which the king appointed them justices to take, as their appointment is contrary to the statute lately issued at Northampton.
June 4.
Woodstock.
Walter de Crouland acknowledges that he owes to Walter Niel, citizen of London, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
June 6.
Woodstock.
Henry de Chalvedon Heryng, 'taillour,' came into chancery on Saturday after St. Boniface, and sought to replevy his land and that of Christina his wife in Chalvedon Heryng, which was taken into the king's hands for their default before the justices of the Bench against William Gylmyn. This is signified to the justices.
John de Rythre puts in his place Thomas de Knaresburgh, clerk, and John de Swyn to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 200l., made to him in chancery by Thomas son of Thomas de Hornby of York, and also of another recognisance for 10 marks made to him in chancery by William de Ros of Ingmanthorp.
June 4.
Woodstock.
Thomas de Dighton is sent to the abbot of St. Thomas, Dublin, in consideration of his good service to the late king, to receive such maintenance as Thomas Warlogh, deceased, had in that house by the king's request.
By p.s. [5541.]
June 6.
Woodstock.
Thomas de Furnivall, knight, and Robert de Shareshull acknowledge that they owe to Nicholas atte Merssh of London, 'mercer,' 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Yorks.
June 8.
Woodstock.
John Keneward acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Bokyngham 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
Thomas de Furnyvall acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Bromyerd of London, 'mercer,' 14l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by William de Emelden, clerk, Richard's attorney.
June 1.
Woodstock.
To Richard, earl of Arundel. Whereas the king lately took into his protection the burgesses of Shrewsbury so that they might be free to intend their affairs and to exercise their merchandise more safely, forbidding any one to do harm to them, and they have shewn to the king that whereas John de Weston, Richard Beget, William son of Roger de Wythiford, and John son of Yarvord le Walssh, their fellow burgesses, lately wished to go to the town of La Pole in Wales to a fair there to ply their merchandise, Yevan ap Griffith, the earl's yeoman, with other armed Welshmen of the earl's, took without cause the said John, Richard, William, and John at Caus in the Welsh marches, without the earl's lordship, whilst they were going to La Pole, and took them with their horses, and other goods and chattels to the value of 200l., thence to the earl's castle of Osewaldestre, where they imprisoned them, and where they are still detained, and although the burgesses have repeatedly requested the earl to deliver the aforesaid men and to restore their said goods and chattels, the earl has neglected to do anything in the matter, wherefore the burgesses have besought the king to provide a remedy: the king therefore orders the earl to deliver from prison the said John, Richard, William, and John without delay, and to restore to them their horses, goods and chattels, or if there be any reasonable cause why he should not do this, to be before the king and his council at the octaves of Holy Trinity to inform the king concerning the premises.
By K. and C.
Enrolment of release by William son of William de Excestre of Winchester to Richard de Boterwik and Alice his wife of his right in all the lands, rents and services that he had in Great Merlawe and Little Merlawe. Witnesses: Thomas de Crowethorn; Roger de Stalham; John Cotekyn; John Horn, Flemyng; William de Walkerne; James atte Pyrie. Dated at London, on Friday after St. Barnabas, 6 Edward III.
Memorandum, that William came into chancery at London, on 13 June, and acknowledged the preceding deed.
The abbot of Pippewell puts in his place John de Pokelyngton and Nicholas de Staunford to defend the execution of a recognisance for 100l. made by him in chancery to Robert de Arderne, knight, deceased.
June 19.
Woodstock.
John Pecche, knight, lord of Hampton in Ardern, acknowledges that he owes to Henry de Norhampton, citizen of London, 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Warwick.
June 20.
Woodstock.
Andrew de Thunderle acknowledges that he owes to Henry Herberd of Enefeld 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
June 20.
Woodstock.
William de Foxcote came before the king, on Saturday after St. Botulph, and sought to replevy to William Lovel and Margery his wife their land in Gatton, which was taken into the king's hands for their default before the justices of the Bench against William Trussel, the elder. This is signified to the justices.
June 15.
Woodstock.
To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer of Dublin. Order to allow Alexander, archbishop of Dublin, who is staying with the king in England by his order, respite until the quinzaine of Michaelmas next for all the debts that he owes to the king at that exchequer, and for all the accounts that he ought to render there. By p.s. [5592.]
The like to the treasurer and barons of the exchequer of England.
By the same writ.
Enrolment of release by John de Weststratford, son and heir of Roger de Weststratford, to John de Turnestone, chaplain, of his right in 40s. rent that he was wont to receive yearly from John de Wolverton and Joan his wife by reason of a certain feoffment made by him of Andrew de Sancto Licio, knight, deceased, and the said Joan, then his wife, for their lives, of a messuage and 71 acres of land lying amongst the demesne lands of the lord of the town of Weststratford, with meadows and pastures for six plough-beasts (averia) depasturing everywhere with the lord's ploughbeasts pertaining to 80 acres of land, together with a meadow called 'Le Poukeput' in the same town, as is contained in the indenture of enfeoffment. He also releases to the said John de Turnestone his right in the reversion of all the said tenements after the death of Andrew and Joan. Witnesses: John de Wolvertone, lord of Redeclive; Richard de Kynebelle; John, lord of Weststratford; Laurence de Ayete; William de Kynebelle; Hugh de Kynebelle; Richard de Langeperte. Dated at Weststratford, on Monday the feast of St. Martin, 5 Edward III.
Memorandum, that John de Weststratford came into chancery at London, on 20 June, and acknowledged the preceding deed.
June 21.
Woodstock.
William le Cray came before the king, on Sunday after St. Botulph, and sought to replevy his land in New Thame, which was taken into the king's hands for his default before the justices of the Bench against Eva, late the wife of Robert Elys. This is signified to the justices.
June 24.
Woodstock.
Henry de Atherton acknowledges that he owes to Master Ralph de Overton 40 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Lancaster.
Robert Grymbaud and Juliana his wife put in their place Robert de Kirkeby to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 100 marks made to Juliana in chancery by Cicely, late the wife of Richard de Heyle.
June 25.
Woodstock.
John de Fienles son of Joan de Fienles acknowledges that he owes to Thomas Bonet, citizen and brushwood seller (buscario) of London, 8l. 9s. 4d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Berks.—H. de Edenstowe received the acknowledgment.
Cancelled on payment.
Memorandum, that on 23 June, to wit on Tuesday the eve of Midsummer Sir Anthony de Pessaigne, knight, delivered a writ of the king under the privy seal to the keepers of the great seal in a chamber at the exchequer at Westminster, where the king's council is commonly held, directed to them, containing among other things that the keepers should deliver the great seal to him whom John, bishop of Winchester, the chancellor, who was then intending certain affairs of the king, [should ordain], to be kept during the chancellor's absence, and Anthony also delivered to the keepers the letters patent of the bishop under his great seal appointing Master Robert de Stretford, his brother, to keep the aforesaid seal, and ordered the keepers to deliver the seal to Robert, to be kept as aforesaid; Master Henry de Clif and Sir Henry de Edenstowe and Thomas de Baumburgh, then keepers of the great seal, delivered it enclosed in a bag under their seals to Robert, in the presence of Master Robert de Ayleston, archdeacon of Berks, the treasurer, and of Sir Henry le Scrop, Geoffrey le Scrop, the said Anthony, William de Herle, Richard de Wylughby, William de Everdon, and others, to do what pertains to the office of that seal, and Robert received the said seal and carried it with him, and caused it to be opened at Westminster at the marble stone on the following Thursday, and caused writs to be sealed there with it. [Fœdera].
June 25.
Woodstock.
Hugh de Bradeford of Osgodby acknowledges that he owes to Master Henry de Clif, clerk, 23 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Cancelled on payment.
June 28.
Woodstock.
To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer of Dublin. Order to cause Richard Tuyt to have respite until Michaelmas next for all the debts that he owes to the king at that exchequer. By p.s.
June 25.
Woodstock.
John de Weston, prebendary of the south part of Graham in Salisbury church, acknowledges that he owes to Edmund Everard, parson of Tichemersh church, 38l. 6s. 8d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Lincoln.
Membrane 21d.
June 27.
Woodstock.
Thomas de Warrewik acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Halton 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.—Master Robert de Stratford received the acknowledgment.
Cancelled on payment.
Guy de Luk', parson of Wodyngton church, diocese of Winchester, acknowledges that he owes to Theobald Poleyn 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Surrey.—The said Robert received the acknowledgment.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by John de Fenton, executor of Theobald's will.
William Gernoun acknowledges that he owes to John son of John de Ripariis 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.—The same Robert received the acknowledgment.
June 28.
Woodstock.
John Frembaud acknowledges that he owes to Simon de Wolston, chaplain, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.
June 29.
Woodstock.
Thomas de Ledrede acknowledges that he owes to Thomas atte Lese of London, 'fishemonger,' 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Surrey.—H. de Edenstowe received the acknowledgment.
June 30.
Woodstock.
Brother Leonard de Tibertis, prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England, acknowledges, for himself and his successors, that he owes to Jakettus Totty of Luca 1,020l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
Cancelled on payment.
The same prior acknowledges, for himself and his successors, that he owes to Asselinus Simonetti of Luca and to Byndus Gile of Florence 2,666l. 13s. 4d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
Cancelled on payment.
John de Duresme, citizen of London, and Thomas Corp son of Simon Corp of London acknowledge that they owe to Robert de Bardelby, canon of Holy Trinity church, Chichester, 50 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Middlesex.
John son of William son of John de Southam acknowledges that he owes to John de Leycestria, clerk, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Warwick.
John son of Thomas Dryng of Driffeld puts in his place Thomas de Fymmere, clerk, to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 20l. 14s. 4d. made to him in chancery by Richard de Burton.