Close Rolls, Edward II: April 1315

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward II: Volume 2, 1313-1318. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1893.

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'Close Rolls, Edward II: April 1315', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward II: Volume 2, 1313-1318, (London, 1893) pp. 220-225. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw2/vol2/pp220-225 [accessed 20 April 2024]

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April 1315

Membrane 11d.
April 3.
Windsor.
John de Dummer, knight, acknowledges that he owes to William Paynel 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Somerset.
April 2.
Windsor.
Robert de Kendale came before the king, on Wednesday after the close of Easter, and sought to replevy his and his wife Margaret's land in Putham, taken into the king's hands for their default before the justices of the Bench against Margery late the wife of Nicholas de Boys. This is signified to the justices.
April 4.
Windsor.
William Hodyng came before the king, on Friday after St. Richard the Bishop, and sought to replevy to David son of David de Flittewyk the said David's lands in Godeshestre, Writle, and Rothinge St. Margaret's, taken into the king's hands for his default before the justices of the Bench against Edmund son of John son of Simon. This is signified to the justices.
April 2.
Windsor.
Thomas Freman of Grauncemore came before the king, on Wednesday after the close of Easter, and sought to replevy his land, taken into the king's hands for his default before the justices of the Bench against Alan Romund. This is signified to the justices.
April 1.
Windsor.
To L[ouis], king of France. Request that he will give orders to his ministers to permit John le Clerk, burgess of Berwick-on-Tweed, to carry through his realm four hundred bushels (modios) of wheat and barley and eighteen barrels of flour and pease lately bought by him at Amiens, as he has found the king in chancery security that he will not take the above to the Scotch rebels or to Flanders, but that he will bring them to England or to Berwick-on-Tweed, and there expose them for sale.
Memorandum, that John de Causton of the city of London, Elias le Keller, William de Hatford, and Walter le Foundour, of the same, mainperned in manner abovesaid for the said John le Clerk.
March 26.
Windsor.
Henry de Oldyngton, the king's yeoman, is sent to the master and brethren of God's House, Dover, to receive such maintenance therein as Henry Blesde, deceased, had there at the late king's request.
By p.s. [3284.]
April 4.
Windsor.
William le Bakere is sent to the abbot and convent of Middelton to receive the necessaries of life in that house, and to have a chamber to dwell in.
Alan de Kanc[ia], parson of the church of Holy Trinity, Dorchester (Dors'), diocese of Salisbury, acknowledges that he owes to William de Billyngleye 72s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Dorset.
Cancelled on payment.
March 29.
Windsor.
To R. bishop of Durham. Order to cause satisfaction to be made to Roger de Northburgh, parson of the church of Forde, out of the goods of Robert Heron, the late parson, sequestrated and taken into the king's hands by the bishop and the king's ministers for debts due from him to the king at his death, for the defects of the chancel, books, vestments, and other ornaments of the church and of the parsonage-house, for which Roger ought to be satisfied, in accordance with church law, according to the inquisition taken by the bishop's authority. If the goods sequestrated by him are insufficient to satisfy Roger, he is to certify Master John de Weston, chamberlain of Scotland, whom the king has ordered to satisfy Roger for what is wanting out of Robert's goods taken by him into the king's hands.
By p.s. [3289.]
Mandate in pursuance to the said John de Weston.
April 6.
Windsor.
Hugh Cade, who long served the king, is sent to the abbot and convent of Shireburn to receive the same allowance in food, clothing, and other necessaries as Richard le Potager, deceased, had in their house.
By p.s. [3296.]
Thomas Freyn, who served the king and his father, is sent to the prior and convent of Caresbrok', in the Isle of Wight, to receive the same allowance as Philip de Candevre, deceased, had in that house. By p.s. [3295.]
Thomas Freman of Grauncemore acknowledges that he owes to Alan Romund 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of York.
John de Mereworth acknowledges that he owes to Clement de Morton 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Kent.
The prior of Donsterre acknowledges, for himself and his convent, that he owes to Master Reginald de Campo Arnulphi 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the county of Somerset.
John de Alresford, vicar of the church of Donden, diocese of Bath and Wells, acknowledges that he owes to John de Sandale, clerk, 66l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Somerset.
April 13.
Windsor.
John Marmyon of Chakenden acknowledges that he owes to Adam de Hoghton 40s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Oxford.
The prior of Merton acknowledges, for himself and convent, that he owes to William Paynel 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the county of Surrey.
John Peverel, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Matthew de Furneux 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the counties of Dorset and Southampton.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Simon de Furneux, executor of the will of Matthew.
The said John acknowledges that he owes to the said Matthew 50 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the above counties.
Roger de la Hay, of the county of Hereford, is elected by the sheriff coroner of that county by the king's writ.
William de Thorntoft, clerk, acknowledges that he owes to William de Ayremynn, clerk, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of York.
Cancelled on payment.
Membrane 10d.
April 16.
Westminster.
Richard de Duffeld, parson of the church of Lughteburgh, diocese of Lincoln, who is continuously engaged in the king's service, has letters to the bishop of Lincoln not to compel him to reside in his benefice whilst engaged in the king's service.
Enrolment of release by John son of Ivo de Pilesdone to John de Westcote of his right in the manor of Badeligh and in the reversion of the same, which John de Westcote had by demise from Emma de Pilesdone, great-grandmother of the releasor, and of his right in the demesne, rent, and all services of the manor. Witnesses: Sir John de Foxle, knight; Sir John de Scures, knight; Sir Thomas de Coudray, knight; John de Bourne, clerk; Robert de Thorncombe; William de Batesford; William de Preslond; John de la Hale; John Elys of Mattingeligh; Nicholas de la Hale. Dated at Westminster, 16 April, 8 Edward II.
John de Westcote acknowledges that he owes to John son of Ivo de Pilesdone 80l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Southampton.
Cancelled on payment.
April 17.
Westminster.
Hugh le Despenser the younger acknowledges that he owes to John Giffard of Weston, the elder, 2,000l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the counties of Essex, Cambridge, and Suffolk.
Roger de Engelfeld acknowledges that he owes to John Bisshop 16 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Berks.
April 18.
Westminster.
John de Medefeld, John de Wodhull, Thomas Cokerel, and Robert Rose acknowledge that they owe to Thomas de Brotherton, earl of Norfolk, 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk.
Cancelled on payment.
Gerard de Aldenardo acknowledges that he owes to John Waleweyn 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the counties of Hertford and Kent.
John Daubeny acknowledges that he owes to Elias de Godele 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Southampton.
Robert Achard acknowledges that he owes to Elias de Sancto Albano 80l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Berks.
Cancelled on payment.
April 18.
Westminster.
Nicholas de Kyriollis, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Francis de Aldham, knight, 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Kent.
Cancelled on payment.
Richard de Merewell acknowledges that he owes to John de Geyrgrave, clerk, 2 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Middlesex.
April 21.
Westminster.
John Peche, lord of Hampton, acknowledges that he owes to Eleanor, late the wife of Henry de Percy, executrix of the will of Richard de Arundell, her brother, 200 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the counties of York and Warwick.
John la Warre acknowledges that he owes to Nicholas de Ardern 36l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the counties of Northampton, Lincoln, and Rutland.
Cancelled on payment.
April 22.
Westminster.
John de Garton of Fryton acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Lovayne 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of York.
Cancelled on payment.
April 24.
Westminster.
Richard de Bachesworth acknowledges that he owes to Simon de Swanlund 2,000l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Middlesex.
Memorandum, that the chancellor received this recognisance.
Cancelled on payment.
The said Richard acknowledges that he owes to the said Simon 400l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Hertford.
Memorandum, that the chancellor received this recognisance.
Cancelled on payment.
John de la Beche, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Barbeflete of Suthampton, 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Southampton.
Memorandum, that the chancellor received this recognisance.
Cancelled on payment.
The said Richard acknowledges that he owes to the said John 500 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the above county.
Memorandum, that the chancellor took the recognisance.
Cancelled on payment.
Margaret, late the wife of Henry de Pynkeny, acknowledges that she owes to William de Bosco 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of her lands and chattels in the counties of Northampton, Buckingham, and Essex.
Nicholas de Eye acknowledges that he owes to Edmund, earl of Arundel, 200 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Buckingham.
Richard de Pevenese acknowledges that he owes to Edmund le Botiller of Irlaunde 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the counties of Berks and Sussex.
John son of Roger de Mereworth acknowledges that he owes to Joan de Mereworth, his mother, 1,000l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Kent.
Ralph, rector of Assherugge, puts in his place brother Walter de Donestaple, or brother William de Harewold, or John de Aston, to answer before the king's council a petition exhibited by the brethren of the hospital of St. Thomas the Martyr of Acre (Acon), London.
April 25.
Westminster.
John Rydel of Halghton acknowledges that he owes to John son of Robert le Personesson of Halghton 43 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Leicester.
Marmaduke de Thwenge and John de Hasthorp acknowledge that they owe to Simon de Swanelond, merchant of London, 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the county of York.
Memorandum, that the chancellor received the recognisance.
Cancelled on payment.
Membrane 9d.
Enrolment of grant by Peter, prior of St. Mary's, Southwerk, and the convent of the same, to Thomas de Evesham, clerk of the king's chancery, in consideration of his good service to them, of a yearly pension of 100s. for life, from their manor of Taddeworth, in the county of Surrey. Dated in their chapter at Southwerk, 12 Kal. May, 1315.
Memorandum, that the prior came into chancery at Westminster, on Friday the feast of St. Mark, and acknowledged the above deed.
April 27.
Westminster.
Thomas de Litlyngton acknowledges that he owes to Nicholas de Langeton 40 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Sussex.
April 25.
Westminster.
Philip de Lodelowe, citizen of London, acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Evesham, clerk, 4 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
April 20.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Salop. Order to cause proclamation to be made that it was the king's intention, from the time of the grant of the twentieth granted to him to resist the Scotch invasion, that the requests of the commons concerning the ordinances lately made and approved by the king, and for keeping Magna Carta and the charter of the Forest, and for making perambulations of the Forest shall be observed in all things, and the king has caused persons to be appointed to make the perambulation. By K.
[Parl. Writs.]
The like to all the sheriffs of England.
To the taxors and collectors of the twentieth in the county of Salop. Order to intend the assessment and levy of the twentieth so that it may be paid to the king at the terms fixed for payment, the king being in need of money to resist the Scotch invasion. By K.
[Ibid.]
May 3.
Westminster.
John de Wondene acknowledges that he owes to Maurice de Berkele 2,000l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Somerset.
Cancelled on payment.
April 28.
Westminster.
Master Nicholas de Stretton acknowledges that he owes to Walter son of Thomas de Sancto Andrea 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Wilts.
Laurence de Sancto Mauro acknowledges that he owes to Maurice de Berkele 4,000l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Somerset.
Master Richard de Haveryngg', clerk, acknowledges that he owes to the executors of the will of Ralph de Hengham 50 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the counties of Buckingham and Wilts.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by John de Hengham, executor of the said Ralph.
Enrolment of letters of Osbert, abbot of Dureford, Hervey de Staunton, William Eyat, and John de Brudeford, executors of the will of the late Sir Henry de Gu[l]deford, releasing Walter le Gras of Cheyham from a debt of 155l. in which he was bound to the said Henry by statute merchant, Robert de Keleseye having satisfied them at the suit of Walter. Dated at London, on Monday before the Ascension, 1315.
Memorandum that Osbert, Hervey, William, and John came into chancery, on the said day, and acknowledged the above deed.