Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 2, 1381-1385. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1920.
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'Close Rolls, Richard II: February 1382', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 2, 1381-1385, (London, 1920) pp. 106-116. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/ric2/vol2/pp106-116 [accessed 17 April 2024]
February 1382
Feb. 3. Westminster. |
William Paumes of Naburne to William Elmham knight. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. in Yorkshire. | ||||||
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The said William Paumes to Andrew de Wauton. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. in Yorkshire. | |||||||
William Shrympelmershe of London 'wodemongere' to Geoffrey Martyn. Recognisance for 10l., to be levied etc. in the city of London. | |||||||
Cancelled on payment. | |||||||
Membrane 22d. | |||||||
Feb. 25. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Northumberland. Writ de expensis for 41l. 12s. in favour of Aymer Dastelle and Ralph de Euer, knights of the shire coming divers times to the parliament summoned at Westminster on the morrow of All Souls last, namely 4s. each for 104 days. | ||||||
The following have like writs: | |||||||
Cumberland. Gilbert de Culwen and John de Denton 41l. 12s. for 104 days. | |||||||
Westmorland. William de Threlkeld and Hugh de Salkeld 40l. for 100 days. | |||||||
Yorkshire. Robert Neville and John Bigot 38l. 8s. for 96 days. | |||||||
Notynghamshire. Simon de Leek and Thomas de Rempston 35l. 4s. for 88 days. | |||||||
Derbyshire. Robert de Twyford and Thomas de Marchyngton 35l. 4s. for 88 days. | |||||||
Lincolnshire. Robert de Leek and John de Toutheby 35l. 4s. for 88 days. | |||||||
Leycestershire. William Flamville and Thomas Walsshe 33l. 12s. for 84 days. | |||||||
Warwickshire. John de Burmyngeham and John de Peyto 33l. 12s. for 84 days. | |||||||
Roteland. Thomas de Burton and John Wittelbury 33l. 12s. for 84 days. | |||||||
Norhamptonshire. Giles Seint Johan and Nicholas Lyllyng 32l. for 80 days. | |||||||
Bedfordshire. John Trailly and Edward Botiller 32l. for 80 days. | |||||||
Bukinghamshire. John de Aillesbury and John Cheyne 32l. for 80 days. | |||||||
Cambridgeshire. William de Pappeworth and Simon de Burgh 32l. for 80 days. | |||||||
Huntingdonshire. William Moyne and John Waweton 32l. for 80 days. | |||||||
Essex. John de Sutton and Thomas de Maundevylle 30l. 8s. for 76 days. | |||||||
Hertfordshire. Walter atte Lee and Thomas Morwelle 30l. 8s. for 76 days. | |||||||
Middlesex. John de Shordyche and Thomas de Charleton 28l. 16s. for 72 days. | |||||||
Kent. Thomas de Fogge and John de Frenyngham 30l. 8s. for 76 days. | |||||||
Surrey. Robert Loxle and John Hadresham 30l. 8s. for 76 days. | |||||||
Sussex. Edmund fitz Herberd and Edward Dalyngrugge 30l. 8s. for 76 days. | |||||||
Norffolk. Stephen de Hales and Thomas Gerberge 33l. 12s. for 84 days. | |||||||
Suffolk. Richard de Waldegrave and William de Wyngfeld 33l. 12s. for 84 days. | |||||||
The county of Suthampton. Thomas (fn. 1) Mortynge (sic) and John Sandes 32l. for 80 days. | |||||||
Wiltesir. John Daunteseye and John de Roches 32l. for 80 days. | |||||||
Berkshire. Thomas de la Mare and John Sifrewast 32l. for 80 days. | |||||||
Oxfordshire. John Herle and Thomas Blount 32l. for 80 days. | |||||||
Staffordshire. Adam de Peshale and John Basset 35l. 4s. for 88 days. | |||||||
Salop. Brian de Cornewaille and Robert de Kendale 35l. 4s. for 88 days. | |||||||
Gloucestershire. John Thorp and Peter Veel 35l. 4s. for 88 days. | |||||||
Worcestershire. Henry de Arderne and John de Sapy 35l. 4s. for 88 days. | |||||||
Herefordshire. Walter Deveros 17l. 12s. for 88 days. | |||||||
Somerset. Peter de Courtenay and Maurice Withe 33l. 12s. for 84 days. | |||||||
Dorset. Stephen Derby and John Mautravers 33l. 12s. for 84 days. | |||||||
Devon. William Bonevylle and James Chuddelegh 41l. 12s. for 104 days. | |||||||
Cornwall. Richard Sergeaux and John Kentwode 41l. 12s. for 104 days. | |||||||
The county of Bristol. Ellis Spelly and John Stoke. | |||||||
[Prynne, Parliamentary Writs, iv. p. 349.] | |||||||
Feb. 25. Westminster. |
To John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancaster, or to his representative in the duchy. Like writ for 38l. 8s. in favour of William de Athirton and Robert de Urcewyk knights of the duchy for 96 days. | ||||||
[Ibid. p. 352.] | |||||||
Feb. 25. Westminster. |
To the mayor and bailiffs of Kyngeston upon Hull. Like writ for 19l. 4s. in favour of Walter de Dymbleton and Simon de Grymesby burgesses at the said parliament, namely 2s. a day each for 88 days (sic). | ||||||
The following have like writs: | |||||||
Norhampton. John Fox and Nicholas Baud burgesses 16l. for 80 days. | |||||||
Wycombe. Thomas Rauel and Walter Frere burgesses 16l. for 80 days. | |||||||
Roucestre. Thomas Godet and John Southgate citizens 15l. 4s. for 76 days. | |||||||
Cicestre. John Sengleton and John Sherere citizens 15l. 4s. for 76 days. | |||||||
Great Jernemuth. Bartholomew Nogan and William Oxney burgesses 16l. 16s. for 84 days. | |||||||
Oxford. Edmund Kenyan and Walter Bon burgesses 16l. for 80 days. | |||||||
Hereford. Richard Asshe and William Jouet citizens 19l. 4s. for 88 days (sic). | |||||||
Leomynstre. Richard Lorimer and John Wilkyns burgesses 19l. 4s. for 88 days (sic). | |||||||
Welles. Nicholas Cristesham and Henry Benedisshe burgesses 16l. 16s. for 84 days. | |||||||
Bruggewater. John Loof and John Henton burgesses 16l. 16s. for 84 days. | |||||||
Bath. Richard Castelle and Thomas Joce citizens 16l. 16s. for 84 days. | |||||||
Shaftbury. Walter Hanlegh and Thomas Cammel burgesses 20l. 16s. for 104 days. | |||||||
[Ibid.] | |||||||
Membrane 21d. | |||||||
Gilbert Talbott lord of Goderich castle and Irchenfeld to Sir Robert Tresilian knight. Lease for seven years of the manor and hundred of Bampton co. Oxford with courts, 'lawedaies,' escheats, rents, services, etc., saving fees, advowsons, wards and marriages, by the service of 100 marks a year, power being reserved after the lessee's death to enter and hold the manor if in time of his executors the rent be in arrear: covenant that the lessee shall make no waste therein, and shall sustain the houses; that the lessor shall warrant him against rent charges, statutes merchant etc., and shall make no demise, disturbance or charge, and for his peaceable tenure, with an oath upon his knighthood to keep these covenants; for defeasance of a recognisance in 1,000l. made in chancery by the lessor, upon condition that the lessee and his executors shall hold the premises as aforesaid, the lessor keeping these covenants; that the lessor shall not come to dwell at the manor while the lessee or his wife shall be there, but in their absence it shall be lawful so to do for a day and a night at his own cost; for acquittance of 50 marks for the first two quarters which the lessee has paid; and that the lessee shall be recouped and allowance made for payment of any charge beginning before this date. Dated Westminster, 24 February 5 Richard II. French. | |||||||
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 26 February. | |||||||
Feb. 23. Westminster. |
Oliver Martyn the king's serjeant, one of the yeomen of the great wardrobe, is sent to the prior and convent of Dovorre, to take for life such maintenance in that house as William de la Garderobe deceased had at the late king's command. By p.s. [2091.] | ||||||
Feb. 28. Westminster. |
John Pacche of Halstede and Thomas Taillour of Branketre to Robert de Muskham clerk. Recognisance for 20l., to be levied etc. in Essex. | ||||||
Cancelled on payment. | |||||||
Feb. 1. Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Henry Finyngley clerk of Herefordshire, John Walesby clerk of Lincolnshire, John Dymmok and John Yate of Gloucestershire to dearrest Richard Balkere vicar of Neulond, arrested at suit of William Bloxham parson of of Bykenor Englissh to have the peace of him. | ||||||
Feb. 7. Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Thomas Pynchebek of Lincolnshire, John de Gaddesby, John Ernesby and William Herle of Leycestershire, in favour of John Filk' chaplain, ordered to find mainpernors that he should do or procure no hurt or harm to Hugh de Westhorpe. | ||||||
Feb. 8. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Gloucester. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Willecotes, Robert de Warrewyk, William Childe and Robert Thornys of Warwickshire, in favour of John Frankeleyn at suit of Ralph Wacche of Chorlebury averring threats. | ||||||
Feb. 16. Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Edmund Kircewelle and Roger de Felton of Northumberland, Thomas Trewennak and John Arderne of Kent to set free Thomas Stapelton 'corsour,' imprisoned at suit of Richard atte Seler for trespass. | ||||||
Feb. 14. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause proclamation to be made in the city and suburbs of Canterbury and elsewhere in his bailiwick that all men of that city who will obtain the benefit of the king's grace and pardon, except those hereinafter excepted, shall repair or send to the king's court before Whitsuntide, if they think fit, to sue for charters, paying only the fee for the great seal; as at the special request of Queen Anne the king in parliament took order to grant certain general pardons to singular his subjects of whatsoever parts of the realm willing to sue for the same, except certain persons named in the king's court and the men of Canterbury, Cantebrigge, Briggewatre, St. Edmunds, Beverle and Scardeburgh, and ordered the sheriff to make proclamation that all willing to take the benefit thereof, with those exceptions, should come or send as aforesaid; and now the king in this parliament has granted such general pardons to the men of Canterbury, that exception notwithstanding. | ||||||
[Fœdera.] | |||||||
March 8. Westminster. |
William Lovet of Liscoumbe to William Belmaker of Totyngdon. Recognisance for 20l., to be levied etc. in Bukinghamshire. | ||||||
Richard Carneur of Cornwall to John de Ravenser clerk of the king's hanaper. Recognisance for 26s. 8d., to be levied etc. in Cornwall. | |||||||
Cancelled on payment. | |||||||
Membrane 20d. | |||||||
John de Roma of Monkesfreton to Guy de Rouclyf clerk and to his heirs. Release of the warranty in a writing, dated London 10 February 5 Richard II, whereby William de Elmham knight, Elizabeth his wife and the said Guy gave to the said John, his heirs and assigns, the manor of Cattebeeston by Ledes and all lands in Cattebeeston and elsewhere to the said manor pertaining. Dated London, 11 February 5 Richard II. | |||||||
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 February. | |||||||
John Elys of Nyweton to John Prestecote, his heirs and assigns. Grant of a yearly rent of 6 marks to be levied of grantor's lands in Nyweton Abbot and Woleburgh; and the grantor has paid him 6d. in name of seisin, in presence of Thomas Tille, William Burleston, Thomas Nuttecombe and John Colbroke, Witnesses: John Hulle, John Wadham, Thomas Tille, Robert Hulle, Robert Frenshe, William Burleston, Thomas Nuttecombe. Dated Friday the feast of St. Valentine 5 Richard II. | |||||||
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 February. | |||||||
John Fordham bishop of Durham, Francis Vyncheguerre and Piers Brunel merchants of Lukes to Robert Rykedoun of Essex, John Serjeant and Robert Lyndeseye citizen of London. Bond in 1,333l. 6s. 8d. by reason of a prest, payable at London in the church of St. Peter Cornhulle the tenth day after Michaelmas next, binding the whole company of the said merchants in England, Flaundres and Florence. Dated 4 February 5 Richard II. French. | |||||||
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 February. | |||||||
John Fordam bishop of Durham, Francis Vyncheguerre and Piers Brunel merchants of Lukes of the one part, and Robert Rykedoun, John Serjeant of Essex and Robert Lyndeseye of the other part. Indenture of defeasance of the foregoing bond, upon condition that 666l. 13s. 4d. be paid at the time and place appointed; reciting that the bond was for payment by Sir John Haukwode to the attorneys or fellows of the said Francis and Piers at the city of Florence or Lukes, at Boloigne la Grasse or Pyse of 4,444½ ducats or new florins of Florence within six weeks after sight of letters of exchange, and if such payment be not made the bond shall be void. Dated 4 February 5 Richard II. | |||||||
French. | |||||||
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Robert, John Serjeant and Robert, 21 February. | |||||||
Feb. 1. Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John de Clifton knight in respect of distress for his homage; as he has done homage and fealty to the king for lands in Walterton co. Sussex. By p.s. [2046.] | ||||||
Feb. 15. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Norffolk. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Hornyng of Norwich, John Drake of Norwich, Simon Baret and Geoffrey Somerton of Norffolk, in favour of John Tovy 'shipherd' at suit of the king and Richard Ilneye knight for leaving the said knight's service before the term agreed; and order to set the defendant free if taken. | ||||||
Feb. 20. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Warrewyk. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Robert de Burgh of Leycestershire, Roger de Licchefeld, John de Kirkeby the younger of Worcestershire, John Derhurst of Gloucestershire, John Rous the younger and John atte Wede of Warwickshire, in favour of John Astelyn clerk at suit of William Dounfrelle for rape of Emma his wife etc. at Ragele. | ||||||
Vacated and nothing done, because given up with the seal unbroken (in cera): therefore cancelled. | |||||||
Isabel late the daughter of Walter de Huntyngfeld of Kent to John Gower of Kent. General release of all actions real and personal. Dated 2 March 5 Richard II. | |||||||
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 March. | |||||||
March 10. Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Kyrkeby the younger of Worcestershire, Robert Munstede of Surrey, John Haselton and John Bislee of Gloucestershire, in favour of Thomas Bisele of Gloucestre at suit of Matthew Passelewe citizen of London for debt. | ||||||
Membrane 19d. | |||||||
Láwrence de Frothelay to Sir Robert de Swyllyngton and his heirs. Quitclaim of all the lands etc. which the said Robert has in Thurleston, Normanton, Wyggeston, Stoke and Craft co. Leycestre. Dated 28 January 5 Richard II. French. | |||||||
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 February. | |||||||
Lawrence de Froddeley to Robert de Langham, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manors of Normanton and Penkeston co. Derby and the advowson of Penkeston church. Dated 29 January 5 Richard II. French. | |||||||
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 February. | |||||||
John Napton of Napton co. Warrewyk to Thomas Evesham citizen of London, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands, rents, services, neifs etc. which the said Thomas has at this date in Napton, acquired by John Evesham of Robert Napton. Dated 7 February 5 Richard II. | |||||||
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 February. | |||||||
John Bygod knight to William Chauncy knight and Joan his wife and to the heirs of their bodies, with remainder to the right heirs of Thomas Chauncy. Charter indented, with licence of the king, of the manor of Skirpenbek, which the said John had by feoffment of the said Thomas. Witnesses: Ralph de Hastynges, John Constable, William de Ergum knights, John de Bukton of Seteryngton, Robert Bonlote. Dated Skirpenbek, Monday after St. Wilfrid 5 Richard II. | |||||||
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 February. | |||||||
William Rykhill and Gilbert de Meldebourne to John Maykyn and John Somerwell, their heirs and assigns. Charter of the manor of Eslyngham co. Kent with the advowson of the free chapel and all lands etc. which the grantors have in Frendesbury, St. Werburg, St. Mary in Hoo, Stoke, Shorne, Clyve and Chalke, lately purchased by them jointly with John Baude and John Ive clerks from William Stowe and Thomas Santon citizens of London, the said clerks having made a quitclaim of the premises to the grantors and to the heirs of William Rykhill. Witnesses: Robert Freman, John Mortymer, Richard Chiers, Ralph Boydyn. Dated 13 February 5 Richard II. | |||||||
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 February. | |||||||
John Maykyn and John Somerwelle to William Rykhill and Roese his wife, the heirs and assigns of the said William. Charter with warranty of the manor of Eslyngham with the advowson of the free chapel and all lands in Frendesbury, St. Werburg, St. Mary in Hoo, Stoke, Shorne, Clyve and Chalke, lately purchased by the grantors jointly with the said William and with Gilbert de Meldebourne. Witnesses (as the last). Dated 18 February 5 Richard II. | |||||||
Memorandum of acknowledgment, by John Maykyn 20 February, and by John Somerwelle 21 February. | |||||||
Jan. 26. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Derby. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Nicholas de Stafford knight, Nicholas Montgomeri knight, Thomas Tochet clerk and Richard Tochet of Derbyshire, in favour of Thomas son of Godfrey Foljambe and John Smyth of Stavleye, put in exigents for not appearing before William la Zouche of Haryngworth and his fellows, justices appointed to hear and determine alleged trespasses by the defendants and others committed against the abbot of la Dale. | ||||||
Feb. 25. Westminster. |
Gilbert Talbot lord of Irchenfeld to Robert Tresilian knight. Recognisance for 1,000l., to be levied etc. in Herefordshire. | ||||||
Thomas Bucher of Harberwe to Bernard Brocas knight. Recognisance for 300l., to be levied etc. in Norhamptonshire. | |||||||
Feb. 6. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Surrey. Order by mainprise of John Drayton, Nicholas Couele of Oxfordshire, John Fullere of London and John Frome of Surrey to set free John Peyntour parson of Sutton, imprisoned in Guldeford gaol at suit of Thomas Croundale clerk in default of finding mainpernors that he should do the complainant no hurt or harm. | ||||||
Feb. 8. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Nicholas Fauconer of Berkshire, Thomas de Rengton, Richard Boteller and William Neville of Lincolnshire, in favour of William Harecourt at suit of Peter de Melgar averring threats. | ||||||
Feb. 28. Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Thomas Hore, Simon Morle, John de Cotynton and John de Dalton of London, in favour of Robert Aleyn of London knight, otherwise called Robert Aleyn of London 'fysshemonger,' and Maud his wife at suit of Robert Lenn for debt; as on 23 February last the king took the said Robert Aleyn under his protection for one year, who is abiding in Portugal on the king's service in the company of John Fernand'. | ||||||
Membrane 18d. | |||||||
Robert de Swillyngton knight to Sir John de Barowe parson of Byrkyn, Sir Robert Grethede parson of Ekyngton, Sir Stephen de Eckeleshill vicar of Bradeford, Thomas Elys, John Woderove and Richard Bulter, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Cotheworth and all other his lands, reversions etc. in Cotheworth, Derfeld, Ederesthorp, Neusome by Burghwaleys, Elmesale, Kyrkeby, Hyndelay, Wrangebroke, Thorp Audelyn and Thwong. Dated 16 May 4 Richard II. | |||||||
Robert de Swillyngton knight to Thomas Bosevylle of Erdesley, John de Amyas the younger and John de Snytalle of Wakefelde. Letter of attorney, appointing them to deliver to John de Barowe (and others, as in the last) seisin of the manor of Cotheworth etc. (as above). Dated 15 May 4 Richard II. French. | |||||||
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writing, 4 February this year. | |||||||
Feb. 4. Westminster. |
Thomas son of Ralph Wykes of Newemarket to Edward Boteler knight. Recognisance for 30l., to be levied etc. in Cambridgeshire. | ||||||
Feb. 11. Westminster. |
John Staple the king's serjeant at arms to Peter Herford of Waltham Holy Cross. Recognisance for 20l., to be levied etc. in Norffolk. | ||||||
John Horewode, son and heir of John Horewode late citizen of London, to John Scorfeyn of London 'fourbour,' William Cressewyk and John Berneyre, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands etc. in Fyncheslee and Hendon co. Middlesex sometime of his said father. Dated London, 1 December 4 Richard II. | |||||||
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 February this year. | |||||||
Robert de Swyllyngton knight to John de Barowe parson of Birkyn, Robert Grethede parson of Ekynton, Stephen de Ekelshill vicar of Bradford, Thomas Elys, John Woudroufe and Richard Bulter, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Couthewourth co. York and all lands in Couthewourth, Derfeld, Ederesthorp, Neusom by Bourghwaleis, Elmsale, Kirkeby, Hyndelai, Wrangbroke, Thorp Audelyn and Thwong which they have by his gift. Dated Westminster, 10 February 5 Richard II. French. | |||||||
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 February. | |||||||
Feb. 14. Westminster. |
Henry de Fynyngle and Richard vicar of Newelond to John de Walesby. Recognisance for 16l., to be levied etc. in Herefordshire. | ||||||
Cancelled on payment. | |||||||
William Vavasour, son of William Vavasour late lord of Hesilwode, to John Crescy knight, Geoffrey vicar of Southkirk in Cokeryngton, Thomas Biset of Castelford, John de Yerburgh of Cokeryngton and John Elmede citizen of London, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manors of Heselwode co. York and Cokfeld in the bishopric of Durham, the reversion of the manors of Athyngham co. York and Cokeryngton co. Lincoln held for life by Elizabeth his mother, of the manor of Wodehalle by Wethirby held of him for life by Henry Vavasour his brother, and of the manor of Stubs Waldynge and all his lands in Siglynghale held for life by James Vavasour. Witnesses: Robert de Suylyngton knight, James Vavasour, Thomas de Scargille, Richard de Edlyngton, Thomas de Hauton, John de Elynson, Thomas Grayneson of Lynton, Roger Saunderson of Cokfeld. Dated Wednesday after St. Katherine 5 Richard II. | |||||||
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 February. | |||||||
Feb. 15. Westminster. |
John de Roma of Monkesfreton to Guy de Rouclyf clerk. Recognisance for 90 marks, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire. | ||||||
Feb. 21. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Robert de Lockesley of Surrey, Edmund de Clay of Notynghamshire, William de Louth of London 'goldsmyth' and Peter atte Hethe of London 'armurer,' in favour of Thomas Waleys the younger and John Hadresham the elder, ordered to find mainpernors upon an information that they purposed to pass to foreign parts in order to prosecute many things to the prejudice of the king and many of the people contrary to the law. | ||||||
Membrane 17d. | |||||||
Adam Edmond and Isabel his wife of the one part and John de Henxsteworth and Maud his wife of the other part. Indenture, reciting a charter indented (text in full), dated Estreed 6 February 5 Richard II, whereby John Hay and Henry Bevere clerks gave to the said John and Maud for their lives, at a rent of 26s. 8d. to the said John Hay and Henry, the heirs or assigns of John Hay, a messuage, one carucate of land, 3½ acres 1 rood of meadow, 15 acres of wood, 13s. of rent and the homage and service of tenants free and neif in Estreed and Westreed co. Hertford sometime of the said Adam and Isabel, as fully as the said John and Maud had the premises by feoffment of Peter de Lacy clerk, and the said John Hay and Henry by gift of the said John and Maud by fine levied in the king's court, and covenants that the said John and Maud should have likewise without impeachment of waste one hall, three chambers, one kitchen and all other the tiled houses unroofed by divers rebels in the insurrection of July last, and a thatched house called 'couhous,' not being bound to repair the same, with proviso that it should not be lawful for them to pull down or carry away the same or any part thereof, which charter was witnessed by John Chircheman, Walter Sibile, John Kirketon, Hugh Curteys citizens of London, Robert Basset, Robert fitz Geffrey, John Kinge; reciting also a writing (text in full) dated 14 February 5 Richard II, with the same witnesses, whereby the said John Hay and Henry gave to the said Adam and Isabel, their heirs and assigns, the yearly rent of 26s. 8d. aforesaid during the lives of the said John and Maud, and the reversion of the premises; and witnessing that the said John and Maud have attorned tenants to the said Adam and Isabel with proviso (as above) concerning the buildings aforesaid. Witnesses (as to the above recited charter). Dated 20 February 5 Richard II. | |||||||
Memorandum of acknowledgment by John de Henxsteworth, 13 March. | |||||||
March 19. Westminster. |
William More of Grafham to John de Burton parson of Grafham. Recognisance for 72l. payable by instalments to begin at Midsummer 1383, to be levied etc. in Huntingdonshire. | ||||||
Feb. 26. Westminster. |
To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Donat, Francis Vynchegere, Anthony Thomas, Alabrandus Gascoigne, Blancus Fone and Angelus Cristofre to set free James de Belle a Lumbard imprisoned in Neugate gaol; as the king ordered them to have the prisoner in chancery on Monday last, and the cause of his imprisonment, that the king might deal as should seem good for his deliverance, and the sheriffs certified that on Michaelmas eve last he was delivered to them by Walter Doget and William Knyghtcote late sheriffs to be kept in custody by order of William Walleworth late mayor for particular causes shewn in the mayor's court whereof they are not certainly informed. | ||||||
March 12. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Arle of Surrey and Richard Tournour of Westminster 'carpenter,' in favour of William Pope of Kyngeston upon Thames at suit of John de Chellesham for trespass. | ||||||
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l. made in the chancery at Westminster on 28 February 5 Richard II by Simon de Quixlay, Thomas Gra, Robert Ampleford, William de Seleby, William Agland, William Pountfreyt, Richard de Santon, John de Thornton, John Emlay, John Benetson, Edmund Glover, Thomas Doughty and Richard Bosevile citizens of York, every man for himself, promising that no hurt or harm in body or goods shall happen by them or by their procurement to John de Gisburgh, Roger de Moreton, William Tekille, William Appelby, Richard del See, John Eston, John Bret, Adam Wellom, John de Bolton the elder, William Leuessam, William de Wytton, William Belle, Richard de Soureby, Robert de Scorburgh or any other the king's liege subject, that so far as in them lies they will maintain peace in the city and elsewhere in the realm, not making unlawful assemblies or alliances or doing aught else whereby the peace may be broken or the people disturbed, but will behave peaceably to singular the persons of the said realm and city in future. | |||||||
Also of a like mainprise made the same day by John de Gisburgh and the others (above named with him) in regard to Simon de Quixlay and the others (named with him). | |||||||
March 24. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Hereford (sic). Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Walsyngham 'armurer,' Walter Kynton 'coteler,' Simon Philip 'corier,' and John White 'corier' of the city of London, in favour of Hugh Myte, William West of Bayford and John Cartere of Brokendon at suit of John fitz Symond knight for debt. | ||||||
Membrane 16d. | |||||||
March 1. Westminster. |
Master Thomas Spert canon of Wells and John Neuton of Staplebrigge to the king. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. in Somerset and Dorset. | ||||||
Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that before Midsummer next the said John and Isabel his wife by fine levied in the king's court with clause of warranty shall release to the king one carucate of land enclosed in Wyndesore park, which the late king purchased of Thomas de Kilby father of the said Isabel whose heir she is. | |||||||
Vacated, because the condition is fulfilled, as is witnessed by Robert Belknap chief justice of the Bench. | |||||||
Feb. 12. Westminster. |
To Reynold Grey of Ruthyn and his fellows, justices of the peace in Bedfordshire. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Hugh Cook of Luton and Richard Leneye at suit of John Coket, Richard atte Grene and Henry Albrighte to have the peace of the said Hugh, John his son, Richard Leneye and Thomas Bulle his servants; and order by mainprise of John del Banc of Lancashire, John Clopton, John Bristowe 'haburdasshere' and John Norton 'smyth' of the city of London to set free the said John son of Hugh and Thomas, imprisoned in Bedford prison. | ||||||
Feb. 7. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Robert Norton, John Donfe, Ralph Bouelhith and Philip Lalbourne of Surrey, in favour of William Bouelhith at suit of John Wokkynge averring threats. | ||||||
Feb. 17. Westminster. |
To John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre, or to his representative in the duchy. Order to cause proclamation to be made that singular the king's lieges willing to buy any kind of corn within the duchy, except wheat, and carry it to Wales, and not to other foreign parts, in order there to buy other victuals and bring them within the duchy for sustenance of the lieges there, may so do notwithstanding the king's late command to make proclamation forbidding any man of whatsoever estate or condition to take corn out of the realm without special licence under pain of forfeiture thereof. | ||||||
Feb. 24. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Gloucester. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Sapy knight, John Welyfeld, Thomas Cateryngham and William Yate of Worcestershire, in favour of Richard Bredoun at suit of Thomas Berkeley of Berkeley for debt. | ||||||
Feb. 28. Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Salop. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Gaunille of Salop, John atte Yate, John Colsulle of Warwickshire and Henry Assheburne of Derbyshire, in favour of John Gamel clerk and Henry Gamel at suit of the king for certain contempts and trespasses. | ||||||
March 4. Westminster. |
Master Richard de Grymesby parson of Thornton in Lonesdale to John de Burton and Robert de Garton clerks. Recognisance for 100s., to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Yorkshire. |