Close Rolls, Edward II: January 1316

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: January 1316', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward II: Volume 2, 1313-1318, (London, 1893) pp. 320-321. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw2/vol2/pp320-321 [accessed 16 April 2024]

January 1316

Jan. 17.
Clipston.		 To the keeper of the spiritualities of York, the see being void. Order to attend the parliament summoned to meet at Lincoln in the quinzaine of St. Hilary, to which W. the late archbishop was summoned, and to summon the dean and chapter, archdeacons, and clergy to attend and send proctors, according to the order to the late archbishop. By K.
[Ibid.]
To the dean and chapter of St. Peter's, York. Order for the dean to attend the said parliament in person, and for the chapter to send a proctor to the same. [Ibid.] By K.
To Roger de Mortuo Mari of Wygemor. Summons to attend the said parliament if he be not returning to Ireland before it meets, the king not having written to him to attend because he was at that time in Ireland. [Ibid.] By K.
Jan. 14.
Clipston.		 To Henry Spigurnel. Order to attend the above parliament, and not to take assizes in the counties wherein he is justice during the parliament. [Ibid.] By K. on the information of W. Inge.
Jan. 26.
Muskham.		 Robert son of Walter son of Alan de Trusthorp came before the king, on Monday after the Conversion of St. Paul, and sought to replevy his land in Trusthorp near Markeby, taken into the king's hands for his default before the justices of the Bench against Walter son of Gilbert son of Alan de Trusthorp. This is signified to the justices.
Jan. 28.
Lincoln.		 Richard de Thorp acknowledges that he owes to John de Crumbwell 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Nottingham.
Jan. 31.
Lincoln.		 William de Amcotes came before the king, on Saturday after the Conversion of St. Paul, and sought to replevy to John de Arcy the said John's land in Preston in Cravene, taken into the king's hands for his default before the king against Matilda late the wife of Gilbert de Clare. This is signified to the justices.
Enrolment of agreement between Sir John de Sandale, clerk, and Master Roger de Laghton, 'carpenter,' witnessing that Roger has agreed to build two ranges (rengees) of Sir John's houses in Boston, whereof the one on the north side shall be 136 feet in length measured by the king's ell (de laune) and 16 feet in breadth, and the other on the south shall be 185 feet in length and 15 feet in breadth, for which Roger shall find the beams (maerem), the great posts to be 14 feet in height (en esteaunce) and one foot in breadth, and all other timber and things required for the carpentry, so that the two ranges shall be well and properly built and fitted (apparailles) with gardrobes and all other things pertaining to carpentry by Whitsuntide next. For which work Sir John shall pay him 37l., to be paid, 10l. at the Purification, 10l. at Easter, and the balance so soon as the work is done. Witnesses: John de la Gutere, Geoffrey de Sutton, and Roger de Sutton of Boston; Stephen the clerk. Dated at Netelham, 30 January, 9 Edward II.
Memorandum, that Roger came into chancery at Netelham, on the aforesaid day, and acknowledged the above deed.
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