Close Rolls, Edward III: August 1328

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 1, 1327-1330. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1896.

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'Close Rolls, Edward III: August 1328', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 1, 1327-1330, (London, 1896) pp. 403-412. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw3/vol1/pp403-412 [accessed 20 April 2024]

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August 1328

Aug. 2.
York.
Andrew de Merkyngfeld, knight, acknowledges that he owes to William de Melton, archbishop of York, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Cancelled on payment.
Walter Flemyng, parson of the church of Appelton in Ridale, acknowledges that he owes to William de Friston of York 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Enrolment of deed of William de Friston, granting that the preceding recognisance shall be cancelled if the aforesaid Walter or his heirs do not assign to any one but William or his heirs within ten years from Martinmas next a messuage with buildings and appurtenances in Conyngstret, York, extending in length from the king's highway in front to the king's highway at the back, and in breadth from the said William's land to the land of Robert de Bothum, and on condition that William may have and hold the said messuage in peace during the aforesaid term. Dated at York, on Wednesday after St. Peter ad Vincula, 2 Edward III.
Memorandum, that William came into chancery at York, on 3 August, and acknowledged the deed aforesaid.
William son of Stephen de Tyverington acknowledges that he owes to William de Thornton 13l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
John de Seyntpiere, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Walter de Manny 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Huntingdon.
Aug. 10.
York.
To Anthony de Lucy, keeper of the castle of Carlisle. Order to deliver the quarter of the body of Andrew de Harcla that hangs upon the walls of that castle by the late king's orders to Sarah, late the wife of Robert de Leyburn, Andrew's sister, or to her attorney in this behalf, as the king has granted to her that she may gather the bones of Andrew and commit them to ecclesiastical sepulture where she may wish.
[Fœdera.]
The like to the following:
The mayor and sheriffs of London for the head, which was sent thither by the late king's order.
The mayor and bailiffs of Newcastle-on-Tyne for a quarter.
The mayor and bailiffs of Bristol for a quarter.
The bailiffs of Shrewsbury for a quarter. [Ibid.]
Membrane 19d.
Aug. 4.
York.
Thomas de la Ryvere, knight, acknowledges that he owes to William de Herlaston, clerk, 40 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Hugh de Hercy, knight, acknowledges that he owes to William de Scurveton 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Nottingham.
Cancelled on payment.
Thomas de Selario of Alyngflete and Henry de Redmane acknowledge that they owe to Stephen de Bolton 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. York.
Adam Deveryngham, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Wodehous, clerk, 95 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Nottingham.
Aug. 5.
York.
John Latymer of Tyveryngton acknowledges that he owes to John de Bolingbrok 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Cancelled on payment.
The abbot of Alnewyk acknowledges, for himself and his convent, that they owe to William, archbishop of York, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. York.
Aug. 6.
York.
John son of Robert de Faudon acknowledges that he owes to William de Acton of Newcastle on-Tyne 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northumberland.
Ralph Gunny of Frismerk acknowledges that he owes to John son of Hugh de Cotes of Raveneserodde 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Ingelram Knout acknowledges that he owes to Richard de la Pole and William his brother 4l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
John de Moubray acknowledges that he owes to John de Warenna, earl of Surrey, 400 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Cancelled on payment.
John de Warenna, earl of Surrey, puts in his place John de Totehill to defend the execution of a recognisance for 1,000 marks made to John de Ros in chancery by Peter de Malo Lacu.
Margaret, wife of Peter de Malo Lacu, the younger, puts in her place Richard de Button to defend the execution of a recognisance for 1,000 marks made to John de Ros in chancery by Peter de Malo Lacu, lord of Mulgreve.
Henry de Faucomberge acknowledges that he owes to John son of Thomas de Hertford 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Aug. 7.
York.
John Gentilman of Lynton and John his son acknowledge that they owe to John Junctyn and Rayner de Peryne and their fellows, merchants of the society of the Peruzzi (Peruch') of Florence, 24l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. York.
Cancelled on payment.
Thomas de Sheffeld, knight, and John son of William Mauleverer acknowledge that they owe to John de Ellerker, the elder, 21l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. York.
Aug. 6.
York.
To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order to permit William le Latymer to have respite until Martinmas next for all debts due to the exchequer for any cause, both his own debts and those of his ancestors.
The like to the sheriff of Northampton and the sheriff of Kent.
The like to the sheriff of Lincoln in favour of Thomas de Novo Mercato.
Enrolment of deed witnessing that whereas a writ of covenant is pending in the king's court before his justices at York between Robert son of John de Faudon and Katherine daughter of William de Acton, demandants, and John son of Robert de Faudon concerning a third of a moiety of the manor of Ryhill near Inghou, and the parties have a day in the octaves of Michaelmas, the said John son of Robert binds himself to the said William de Acton in 40l., to be paid to him at Newcastle-on-Tyne at the quinzaine of Michaelmas next, unless John son of Robert grant within four days of the said octaves to the said Robert son of John and to Katherine before the said justices at York, by fine, that the said third, which Joan, late the wife of Robert de Faudon, holds in dower of the inheritance of the said John son of Robert, shall remain after Joan's death to the said Robert son of John and to Katherine, to them and to the heirs of their bodies, to hold by the service of 2s. 2½d. yearly, to be rendered to John son of Robert and his heirs, unless John son of Robert die in the meantime or be hindered by illness from being present to execute the premises, in which case he binds himself to levy the fine at the quinzaine of Martinmas following, and he binds himself to pay 40l. to William at that time if the fine be not levied, unless he be hindered by the causes aforesaid. Dated at York, 6 August, 2 Edward III.
Memorandum, that the said John son of Robert came into chancery at York, in St. Peter's church, on the said day, and acknowledged the preceding deed.
Aug. 7.
York.
To the burgomasters, échevins, consules, and community of Bruges, and to their adherents. Letter of credence in favour of John de Chidiok, to whom the king has explained his desires, and whom he is sending to them specially in this behalf. [Fœdera.]
The like to the échevins, consules, and whole community of Ipre.
The like to the following:
Master Peter de Zuineke[r]ke, clerk of the town of Bruges.
John called 'Sciukel.'
William called 'de Keu.' [Ibid.]
Aug. 3.
York.
To Bartholomew de Burgherssh, constable of Dover castle and warden of the Cinque Ports. Order to cause proclamation to be made immediately upon sight hereof in all ports and other places in his bailiwick where ships arrive, prohibiting any baron, knight, esquire, or other man-at-arms from going out of the realm to parts beyond sea, under pain of forfeiture, and prohibiting any merchant or other person from taking any destrier-horses or other horses-at-arms or armour out of the realm, without special licence from the king, and to arrest any persons with their horses and arms found doing so after the proclamation, and to cause them to be kept in prison until further orders. By p.s. [1992.]
[Fœdera.]
The like to the following:
The mayor and bailiffs of Southampton.
The bailiffs of Portesmuth.
The bailiffs of Plymmuth.
The bailiffs of Yarmuth.
The bailiffs of Herwych.
The bailiffs of Ipswich.
The bailiffs of Boston.
The bailiffs of Kyngeston-on-Hull.
The mayor and bailiffs of Neweastle-on-Tyne.
The bailiffs of Scardeburgh.
The mayor and bailiffs of Bristol.
The bailiffs of Melcombe.
The like to the sheriffs of the following counties:
Devon.
Somerset and Dorset.
Gloucester.
Southampton.
Kent.
Surrey and Sussex.
Norfolk and Suffolk.
Lincoln.
York.
Northumberland.
Cornwall.
Aug. 11.
York.
Simon de Swanlond and Thomas de Swanlond, citizens and merchants of London, John de Swanlond, parson of Middelton church, diocese of York, and Nicholas de Swanlond, John's brother, acknowledge that they owe to William, archbishop of York, 1,200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the city of London.
Cancelled on payment.
John de Bilton, knight, acknowledges that he owes to William de Twyer of Holdernesse, knight, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
William de Pynchebek acknowledges that he owes to Adam de Brom, clerk, 100s; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Lincoln.
John de Graas, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Richard de la Pole 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
Oliver Pluckenet acknowledges that he owes to John de Yevele 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
Aug. 13.
York.
Thomas de Gray, knight, George Salvayn, knight, and Gerard son of John Salvayn acknowledge that they owe to William, bishop of Norwich, 200 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. York.
Cancelled on payment.
Aug. 8.
York.
To the sheriff of York. Order to cause proclamation to be made immediately upon sight hereof prohibiting any one from making bourds, jousts, or other feats of arms within his baliwick without special licence from the king, under pain of forfeiture, and to cause any found doing so to be arrested with their horses and arms, and to cause them to be imprisoned until further orders, certifying the king of their names, as the king is given to understand that certain persons have recently caused bourds to be proclaimed in divers parts of the realm, and that they intend holding them, contrary to the king's late proclamation. By K. & C.
The like to all the sheriffs of England.
Aug. 9.
York.
To Robert, king of Scotland. Request that he will cause justice to be done to John de Torthorald when he comes to his realm to seek his inheritance, as he asserts that certain lands in Scotland are of his inheritance. By p.s. [2009.]
Aug. 16.
York.
Thomas de la Ryvere, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Master Robert de Ripplingham, chancellor of St. Peter's, York, 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Robert le Conestable of Fleynburgh, knight, acknowledges that he owes to William, archbishop of York, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Membrane 18d.
July. 8.
Bridgnorth.
To the sheriff of Northampton. Order to cause a regard to be made in Sauce forest in that county, which the king has granted to Queen Isabella for life, before the coming of the justices of the forest, so that the regard be made before All Saints next.
[Capitula.]
The like to the said sheriff for a regard in the forest of Rokyngham.
The like to the said sheriff for a regard in the forest of Whittelwode.
The like to the sheriff of Buckingham for a regard in the forest of Bernewode.
July. 16.
Bridgnorth.
Simon de Echyngham acknowledges that he owes to Joan, late the wife of Robert de Echyngham, 3,000l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Sussex.—Robert de Bardelby received the acknowledgment by writ.
John de Mounceaux, John Filiol, William de Ovre, Adam de Cranle, Thomas de Horham, and Robert de Bromham acknowledge that they owe to the aforesaid Joan 3,000l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Sussex.—Robert de Bardelby received the acknowledgment.
Memorandum, that Robert de Bardelby took this recognisance because it was agreed between Simon and Joan that Simon shall find certain sureties who shall make recognisance for the said 3,000l. contained in the first recognisance made by Simon, in order that the things agreed upon (prelocuta) between them shall be firmly and faithfully observed and com pleted, and that the recognisance was made for the purpose of security, and not in the cause of fraud of anyone, as appears by Robert's letter on the files amongst the writs of dedimus potestatem of the third year.
Aug. 14.
York.
Robert de Neuby acknowledges that he owes to William son of Nicholas de Seleby of York 20s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Aug. 10.
York.
To the sheriff of Lancaster. Whereas Thurstan de Northlegh has asserted in person before the king in chancery that he was of the quarrel of Thomas, late earl of Lancaster, and that he made fine with the late king in 100 marks because he was of that quarrel, of which sum 40l. still remain unpaid, and he ought to be acquitted of that sum according to the statute in this case made and provided, and he has found security in chancery by Robert de Huyton, William Gilibrond, Henry de Ins, Henry de Redeman, Robert de Northlegh, Henry del Rydyng, Adam de Hyndilegh, John Banastre, Robert de Dalton, and Alan de Raynford of that county, who have mainperned to pay the aforesaid sum into the exchequer at Michaelmas next unless Thurstan can then shew that he ought to be acquitted of the aforesaid 40l.; the king orders the sheriff to supersede in the meantime the demand for that sum from Thurstan.
Aug. 14.
York.
Matilda, late the wife of Robert de Rither, knight, acknowledges that she owes to Robert de Reygate, knight, 300l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of her lands and chattels in co. York.
Enrolment of deed of Robert de Reygate, knight, granting that the preceding recognisance shall be cancelled on condition that Matilda do not alienate her manor of Hornyngton from William, son and heir of Robert de Rither, and from his heirs during her life. Dated at York, on Tuesday after the Assumption, 2 Edward III.
Memorandum, that Robert came into chancery at York, on the said day, and acknowledged the aforesaid deed.
Aug. 14.
York.
Robert de Reygate, knight, acknow'edges that he owes to Matilda, late the wife of Robert de Rither, knight, 70 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Cancelled on payment.
Aug. 16.
York.
Robert de Ufford, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Eleanor de Courtenay 133l. 6s. 8d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Norfolk and Suffolk.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Henry de Soler, one of the executors of Eleanor's will.
Henry de Faucomberge, knight, acknowledges that he owes to John de Hothum, bishop of Ely, 1,000l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Nottingham.
Cancelled on payment.
Henry de Faucomberge, knight, acknowledges that he owes to John Darcy 'le cosyn,' knight, 70l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Walter de Istelep, parson of the church of Trym in Ireland, acknowledges that he owes to John de Hothum, bishop of Ely, 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands, chattels, and ecclesiastical goods in Ireland.
Gerard Salvayne acknowledges that he owes to John son of Richard de Burton, clerk, 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Richard de Brantyngham, clerk, is sent to the prior and convent of Chetwode to receive a pension from their house due to one of the king's clerks by reason of [the prior's] new creation. By p.s.
Richard de la Bere acknowledges that he owes to Master Henry de Clyf 20s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Thomas de Shefeld, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Mary, late the wife of Aymer de Valencia, late earl of Pembroke, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Aug. 12.
York.
To the sheriff of York. Order to cause proclamation to be made immediately upon sight hereof that all who were appointed justices to take assizes, juries, and certificates, and to deliver gaols, and to make inquisitions of felonies and trespasses in the time of the late king, and in the present king's time up to Whitsuntide last, who have not yet sent estreats of their rolls to the exchequer, shall send them to the exchequer on the morrow of Michaelmas next, there to be delivered to the treasurer and barons, under pain of forfeiture. The sheriff is ordered to certify the treasurer and barons at that day of how he has executed this writ.
The like to all the sheriffs of England.
John Moryn puts in his place Hugh de Bardelby, clerk, to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 16 marks made to him in chancery by Nicholas de Huntercoumbe.
Aug. 16.
York.
To Bartholomew de Burghersh, constable of Dover castle and warden of the Cinque Ports, or to him who supplies his place. Christopher de Colon[ia], burgess of Berwick-on-Tweed, merchant, has complained to the king that whereas he, after the proclamation of the peace between the king and Robert, king of Scotland, provided by the said king's order 240 quarters of wheat, price 83l. 6s. 8d., in Picardy, and placed the wheat in a ship in the port of St. Valery, in order to carry it to Berwick for the expenses of the said king's household for the solemnity of the marriage between the said king's son and the king's sister, Adam Cogger and William le Fauconer of Sandwich and certain other unknown malefactors in a barge of Peter Daulard's of Sandwich and of Walter his brother, took the said ship on her voyage to Berwick by armed force, and took her and the wheat to Sandwich, and thence by order of Peter and Walter to Shorham, where they sold the wheat and had their will thereof: the king, wishing speedy restitution to be made to Christopher, orders the constable to cause him to have restitution thereof or suitable satisfaction therefor without delay, if he find that it is as stated. The king is sending to the constable his serjeantat-arms, Berducus de Tilio, to surpervise the restitution or satisfaction aforesaid, and to hasten its being done. By K.
Thomas Wacelyn of Briddessale acknowledges that he owes to Master Robert de Rypplingham, chancellor of St. Peter's, York, 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Roger Darcy puts in his place William de Emeldon to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 20l. made to him in chancery by John de Stanton, knight.
John Moryn, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Master Robert de Ripplyngham, chancellor of St. Peter's church, York, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Aug. 20.
Pontefract.
Elias de Stubton, citizen and merchant of Lincoln, acknowledges that he owes to John de Tiddeswell, clerk, 5 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Lincoln.
Cancelled on payment.
Membrane 17d.
Aug. 18.
York.
To W. archbishop of York. Order to supersede until the quinzaine of Martinmas next the exaction of 40s. from Master Henry de Clif by summons of the exchequer, due from him as prebendary of Applesthorp to the fifth granted to the late king, as he asserts that he paid this sum to this exchequer, as may appear by the memoranda thereof.
Aug. 16.
York.
To the abbot of Clairvaux. Whereas the Welsh abbot and monks in the monastery of Ystrad Marchel (Strata Marcelle), of the Cistercian order, were removed by the abbots of Dore, Hayles, and Thame, commissaries lately deputed by the abbot of Cîteaux and the diffinitores of the chaptergeneral of Cîteaux in the abbot's chapter-general at the king's request, the said Welsh abbot and monks having left the observance of religion and leading a dissolute life, wasting the goods of the monastery, and English monks were substituted in their place in the monastery, the office of visitation and correction being reserved to the abbot of Cîteaux and the diffinitores until they should cause ordinance to be made concerning it, and the king has now requested the abbot of Cîteaux and the diffinitores that they would grant the office of visitation—which lately pertained by the abbot of Clairvaux's commission to the abbot of Whiteland (Albe Domus) in Wales, who has not yet done anything in visiting the house, but has rather afforded occasion of expense—to the abbot of Buldewas, where wholesome observance and regular institution flourishes, by whose wisdom and industry it is believed that the estate of the monastery of Ystrad Marchel may be improved, and the worship of God increased: the king requests the abbot of Clairvaux to grant the said office of visitation and correction to the abbot of Buldewas, in response to the king's prayers and love. The king makes these prayers the more fervently because they do not tend to the injury to the abbot and his house, since the abbey of Buldewas, like the abbey of Whiteland, is affiliated to the abbot and his house.
Aug. 16.
York.
To the abbot of Cîteaux and to the diffinitores of the chapter-general of Cîteaux. John de Cherleton, knight, patron of the aforesaid abbey of Ystrad Marchel, has informed the king that the abbot and the diffinitores have appointed the aforesaid abbots to amove the Welsh abbot and monks, for which the king thanks them, and requests them to grant the office of visitation to the abbot of Buldewas, which request the king makes the more confidently because it is not injurious to the abbot of Clairvaux, since the abbot of Buldewas, like the abbot of Whiteland, is affiliated to the abbey of Clairvaux.
Aug. 22.
York.
Robert de Arches of Smetheton near Wentebrigg acknowledges that he owes to Master Adam de Spyrydenne 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co.—.
Memorandum, that on Wednesday, 17 August, in the great hall in the palace of W. archbishop of York, in the city of York, where the king was then lodged, the king, in the presence of Sir John de Wisham, knight, steward of his household, Sir William de Clinton, knight, Sir Adam de Limbergh and Sir Thomas de Evesham, clerks, and others there present, at the hour of vespers, delivered his great seal, which H. bishop of Lincoln restored to him on that day, to Master Henry de Clyf and Sir William de Herlaston in a bag sealed by the bishop, for custody, and to do what pertains to the office of the custody of the seal.
Aug. 24.
Blyth.
John de Clauworth acknowledges that he owes to Matilda de Kirkebride 40s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Nottingham.
Aug. 26.
Clipstone.
To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer. Order to cause James le Botiller of Ireland to have respite until Easter next for all debts due to the exchequer, both his debts and the debts of his ancesters, for any cause, and also for the relief of his ancesters. By K.
The like, 'mutatis mutandis,' to the sheriff of Surrey.
Memorandum, that on Friday, to wit 26 August, Master Henry de Clif and William de Herlaston, then keepers of the great seal, delivered it in a bag sealed with their seals to the king in his chamber at Clipston, in the presence of Sir Edward de Bohun and Sir William de Clinton, knights, Sir Adam de Lymbergh, and others there present, and the king received it from Henry and William, and delivered it to the said Sir Adam to be kept until otherwise ordered, and afterwards, on the same day, the king delivered the seal thus sealed in the said bag in the presence of the said Adam, Sir Henry de Edenestowe, and Sir Thomas de Evesham, clerks, and others to Henry, bishop of Lincoln, who received it from the king, and carried the seal with him, having taken oath to execute the office of chancellor faithfully, and on the Saturday following he opened the seal in the priory of Lenton, and caused writs to be sealed therewith.
Aug. 28.
Clipstone.
To the sheriff of Northampton. Order to cause John de Crumbewell to have respite until Michaelmas next for the 230 marks 10s. that are exacted from him by summons of the exchequer. By K.
Aug. 31.
Clipstone.
Richard de Bovindon, the king's yeoman, houser (fn. 1) (hospitator) of his destriers, is sent to the rectors and brethren of Assherugge to receive such maintenance from their house as John Mot, deceased, who had his maintenance there by the late king's order, had therein. By p.s. [2058.]
Aug. 31.
Clipstone.
Henry de Edenestowe, clerk, acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Longevillers, knight, 30l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Nottingham.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged before William de Herle, deputed for this purpose by writ, which remains on the files for the 3rd year.
Sept. 3.
Nottingham.
John son of Thomas atte Orcharde acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Havekeslowe 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Worcester.—William de Herlaston received the acknowledgment.
Membrane 16d.
Aug. 6.
York.
To the sheriff of Norfolk. Writ for payment to Robert de Nowers and John de Ormesby, knights of that county, of their expenses in coming to the treaty at York on Sunday after St. James last, to wit eighteen days.
By K. & C.
The like for the knights of other counties [as in 'Return of Members of Parliament,' i. 85, omitting cos. Essex, Hereford, Suffolk, and Westmoreland.]
Aug. 6.
York.
To the bailiffs of St. Albans. Writ for payment to Roger Raisoun and John Sterthop, burgesses of that town, of their expenses in coming to the said treaty, to wit for eighteen days. By K. & C.
The like to the following:
The bailiffs of Northampton, in favour of John de Longevill and Walter de Abyndon, for 14 days.
The bailiffs of Oxford, in favour of John Mynikan and John son of William Bost, for 18 days.
The bailiffs of Walyngford, in favour of John Osbern and John Breton, for 18 days.
The bailiffs of Radyng', in favour of William de Wyttenham and Richard Whicote, for 18 days.
Membrane 15d.
Aug. 28.
Clipstone.
To W. archbishop of York. Summons to attend a parliament to be held at New Sarum on Sunday after the quinzaine of Michaelmas next, as the king has ordained to hold a parliament there because the matters that arose after the parliament at Northampton could not be discussed and determined in the treaty held for that purpose at York, by reason of the absence of many prelates, magnates, and proceres. The king does not intend to admit any proctor for the archbishop or for any other prelate or magnate, except for necessary reasons. The archbishop is ordered to summon the dean of his church of York and the archdeacons of his diocese to be present at the said day and place, and the chapter of the said church and the clergy of his diocese to attend by their respective proctors. By K.
[Rep. Dignity of Peer, iv. 386.]
The like to S. archbishop of Canterbury, under date 19 September, the king being at Rising. (fn. 2) [Ibid.]
The like to the keeper of the spiritualities of the archbishopric of Canterbury, and to nineteen bishops. [Ibid.]
To the abbot of Westminster. Summons to attend the aforesaid parliament. [Ibid.]
The like to nineteen abbots and the prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England. [Ibid.]
To Thomas, earl of Norfolk and marshal of England. Summons to attend the aforesaid parliament. [Ibid.]
The like to six earls and forty-eight others. [Ibid.]
To the sheriff of Northumberland. Order to cause two knights of that shire, two citizens from every city, and two burgesses from every borough of that county to be chosen to attend the aforesaid parliament. By K.
[Ibid.]
The like to all the sheriffs of England. [Ibid.]
To Bartholomew de Burgherssh, constable of Dover castle and warden of the Cinque Ports. Order to cause two barons from each of the ports to be chosen to attend the aforesaid parliament. [Ibid.]
To Walter de Norwico. Summons to attend the aforesaid parliament to treat with others of the king's council. By K.
[Ibid.]
The like to eight others. [Ibid.]
To W. archbishop of York. Order to warn the priors and deans of cathedral churches and the archdeacons of his province to be present in person at the aforesaid day, and the chapters of cathedral churches and the clergy of each diocese of his province to attend by two proctors respectively, as the king, who has ordered each bishop to make the like warning in his diocese, does not wish the affairs aforesaid to be delayed for want of such warning. [Ibid.]
The like, 'mutatis mutandis,' to the keeper of the spiritualities of the archbishopric of Canterbury. [Ibid.]
The like to S. archbishop of Canterbury, under date 19 September, the king being at Risyng'. [Ibid.]
Membrane 14d.
Enrolment of release by William son of Eustace de Morteyn to Master Henry de Clif of his right in the manor of Grove called 'Le Bourehall,' co. Nottingham. Witnesses: Sir Laurence de Chaworth, Sir Hugh de Hercy, knights; John de Bolyngbrok, Robert Brennande, John de Cuyli, Thomas de Totewyk, John de Rammersh. Dated at Apelthorp, on Monday after St. Giles, 2 Edward II.
Memorandum, that William acknowledged the preceding deed.

Footnotes

  • 1. Called herbe[r]geor in the privy seal.
  • 2. A subsequent interlineation.