Close Rolls, Edward II: March 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: March 1316', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward II: Volume 2, 1313-1318, (London, 1893) pp. 327-330. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw2/vol2/pp327-330 [accessed 19 April 2024]

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March 1316

March 5.
Clipston.
To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order to inform the treasurer and barons of the exchequer at his next proffer what hundreds are in his bailiwick and who owns them, and what cities, boroughs, and towns are in each hundred, and who are their lords, and to attend the said proffer in person. [Fœdera.]
The like to all the sheriffs of England. [Ibid.]
March 4.
Clipston.
To Robert de Umframvill, earl of Anegos, keeper of the Forest this side Trent. Order to certify the sheriffs of the counties in which the forests are situate of the names of the ministers of the king's forests and of others from the time of the king's accession, and of the names of the heirs and executors of such as be dead, the king wishing to be informed of the sums of money received by them from herbage, vert, and wood-sales, or otherwise for his use since his accession, or which they ought to have received, for which purpose he has ordered the sheriffs to distrain those of whose names the said earl shall certify them to be before the treasurer and barons of the exchequer in fifteen days from Easter to inform them concerning the said receipts, and to do what the treasurer and barons shall ordain.
The like to Ralph de Monte Hermerii, keeper of the Forest beyond Trent, or to him who supplies his place.
To the sheriff of York. Mandate in pursuance concerning the ministers of the forest of Galtres.
The like to the sheriff of Cumberland concerning the ministers of the forest of Ingelwod.
The like to the sheriff of Nottingham concerning the ministers of the forest of Shyrwode.
The like to the sheriffs of Oxford, Buckingham, Northampton, Rutland, Somerset, Dorset, Wilts, Southampton, Surrey, Berks, Essex, Cambridge, and Huntingdon, concerning the ministers of the forests in their counties.
March 13.
Clipston.
John Ravenyng of Aylesbiry acknowledges that he owes to Robert le Chaumberleyn of Geyteford 23l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Buckingham.
Gilbert de la Stane acknowledges that he owes to Aymer de Valencia, earl of Pembroke, 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Berks.
Thomas de Maydenstan acknowledges that he owes to John de la Chaumbre, alderman of London, 7 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Kent.
Membrane 15d.
Feb. 20.
Lincoln.
To the constable of Tykhull. Order not to distrain Robert de Hoton until three weeks from Easter for his homage for the lands held by him of the king as of the honour of that castle, as the king has granted him respite until then, and to certify the king in the meantime of the lands for which he ought to do homage.
March 3.
Clipston.
To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order to cause the ordinances lately made by the prelates, earls, and proceres of the realm and approved by the king to be proclaimed in his county, and to observe the same in all the articles, and to order them to be observed by others in his bailiwick.
The like to all the sheriffs of England.
Vacated, because otherwise below.
March 10.
Clipston.
Nicholas de Dunstal acknowledges that he owes to Bernard Domini Haringi de Pullicis of Florence 25 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Suffolk.
John Blithehayt of Niwehethe acknowledges that he owes to Dovenald de Mar 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Kent.
March 10.
Clipston.
Ralph de Arderne acknowledges that he owes to Walter Bonserjaunt, moneyer of London, 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Somerset.
March 6.
Clipston.
To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order to publish as often as need be the ordinances made by the prelates and proceres and approved by the king, which the king lately ordered should be observed in all counties, and to observe the same and cause them to be observed by others in his bailiwick, causing it to be known that the king will punish all transgressors of the same, as the king learns that the ordinances are not well observed. [Fœdera.]
The like to all the sheriffs of England. [Ibid.]
March 14.
Clipston.
To Amaneuus, lord of Le Bret. The king has received his letters stating that he could not come to the parliament summoned to meet at Lincoln in the quinzaine of Hilary last, as ordered by the king, because the delivery of the order to him was delayed and because he was engaged, together with John de Benstede and Thomas de Cauntebr[ugg], upon the king's business in the said duchy [of Aquitaine] when he received the order, and praying the king to excuse his absence, and that he would signify his will to him after the parliament. The king signifies to him that in the said parliament certain prelates, earls, barons, and others of the council were deputed to treat and ordain concerning the affairs touching Scotland and other things, whereof the king will inform him later on when the affairs have been concluded. [Fœdera.]
John de Marton, parson of the church of Westtillebury, acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Cave, clerk, 4l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Essex.
April 24.
Westminster.
To the master of the order of the friars preachers, and the diffinitores and brethren about to assemble in their chapter-general at Toulouse. Request that they will pray for the good estate of the king and queen, his eldest son Edward, and his realm. [Fœdera; Parl. Writs.]
Membrane 14d.
March 15.
Leicester.
Giles de Chaunceux acknowledges that he owes to Roger atte Bowe, citizen of London, 60l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Essex.
Ralph son of Ralph de Wydinton acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Chisebech 4l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Buckingham.
Henry de Stachesdene, parson of the church of Newentone, diocese of Winchester, acknowledges that he owes to Aymer de Valencia, earl of Pembroke, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Southampton.
March 22.
Langley.
Laurence de Cornubia acknowledges that he owes to William de Muleborn 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Lancaster.
The abbot of Medmeham acknowledges, for himself and his convent, that he owes to Richard de Chissebech 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the county of Buckingham.
William de Sancto Ivone and Robert Godefrey of Haukeston, chaplain, acknowledge that they owe to William de Waltham, of London, 20l.; to levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the county of Cambridge.
Cancelled on payment.
Walter Crepyng' acknowledges that he owes to Simon de Swanlond and Henry Darcy 50l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Middlesex.
March 20.
Langley.
Gawen le Corder is sent, on account of his service to the king and queen, to the prior and convent of Christ Church, Canterbury, to receive the same allowance as John Drak, deceased, had in that house. By p.s. [3634.]
March 25.
Langley.
Thomas atte Herst of Waweton acknowledges that he owes to William Edmund of London, fishmonger (pisconar'), 9 marks and 10s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Surrey.
Peter de Montibus acknowledges that he owes to Theobald de Bray 1,000 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Northampton.
Robert de Armenters acknowledges that he owes to Nicholas de la Beche 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Kent.—The chancellor received the recognisance.
Cancelled on payment.
March 26.
Langley.
William de Gatewyk acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Gatewyk 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the counties of Sussex and Kent.
Walter Crepyng' acknowledges that he owes to Simon de Abyndon of London, 'draper,' 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Middlesex.
Cancelled on payment.
March 28.
Langley.
Richard de Ryvers, knight, acknowledges that he owes to William Tuchet 2,000l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the counties of Essex, Berks, Somerset, and Wilts.
To the abbot and convent of Bee Hellouin. Letter signifying the king's will that brother William de Monte Episcopi should retain the government of their priory of Okeburn and be their proctor in England, although he wrote to them requesting them to amove him from that office and to restore brother John de Ponte Episcopi to the same, because he was given to understand that William wasted the woods of the priory and consumed its goods, as he now learns that William has conducted himself well in the office, and has diligently laboured for the defence of their rights in England and in the court of Rome, and that the above suggestion was made by his rivals who desired to procure his amoval. By C.
Richard Loveday, knight, acknowledges that he owes to William de Gayton, 'taburrer,' 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Suffolk.
John son of Roger de Sutton acknowledges that he owes to John de la Chaumbre, citizen of London, 8 marks and 10s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Essex.
John Waldeshef acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Messinge of London 8l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Lincoln.
Cancelled on payment.