Close Rolls, Edward II: October 1317

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: October 1317', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward II: Volume 2, 1313-1318, (London, 1893) pp. 570-572. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw2/vol2/pp570-572 [accessed 19 April 2024]

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October 1317

Oct. 6.
Sutton-on-Trent.
To the sheriff of Northampton. Order to cause proclamation to be made forbidding any one tourneying, exercising deeds of arms, etc., anywhere within the realm except for the expedition of the Scotch war, and to arrest all persons doing so, and to arrest and sell their horses and armour, goods and chattels, sending the money thence received to the king's wardrobe without delay. By p.s. [4441.]
[Fœdera.]
The like to all the sheriffs of England. [Ibid.]
Enrolment of release by Clement de Cokham to Hervey le Clerk of Terlyng' and John his son of his right in 20 acres of land in Terling', concerning which he impleaded Hervey before the justices of the Bench by writ of entry. Witnesses: John de Terlyng', Thomas Dureward, Peter de Ridelegh, Richard de Roucestre, Robert Fancilloun, Ralph Ponte, John de Catfeld, Walter Rade, Robert de Hales, William Thebaud, Walter de Salinges, Richard de Bernham. Dated at Westminster, Saturday after the Translation of St. Edward the Confessor, 11 Edward II.
Memorandum, that Clement came into chancery in St. Mary's church, Suthwerk, on the said day, and acknowledged the above deed.
Oct. 17.
Westminster.
Reginald Perot of Herlingdon acknowledges that he owes to William Inge 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Bedford.
Richard de Ware, clerk, and John Shirlok of Ware acknowledge that they owe to Thomas de Melhale 40s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Hertford.
Cancelled on payment.
John de Monte Caniso acknowledges that he owes to Simon de Swanlond 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Hertford.
Cancelled on payment.
Geituchius Honest' acknowledges that he owes to Gilbert Bonroncyn 170l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Surrey.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Oct. 20.
Westminster.
Roger Leger acknowledges that he owes to William de Odyham 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Somerset. —The chancellor received the recognisance.
Oct. 18.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause proclamation to be made forbidding any one doing damage or wrong to the men of the power of Robert, count of Flanders, and that all persons of his power may come in safety to this realm with their merchandise, and exercise trade there, and return at their will; the count having made like proclamation in favour of the king's men, and having prayed the king to make like proclamation, and to appoint some of his subjects to treat with the count's envoys for the settlement of disputes between their men. By K. and C.
[Fœdera.]
The like to all the sheriffs of England. [Ibid.]
Oct. 22.
Westminster.
John son of Gilbert de Houby acknowledges that he owes to the prior of the hospital of St. John of Jerusalem 200 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Leicester and Northants.
John Albon, fripperer (feliparius) of London, acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Rothyng', fripperer of London, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in London.
Oct. 20.
Westminster.
To W. count of Hainault, Holland, and Zeeland, and lord of Friesland. Letter acknowledging receipt of his letters stating that certain mariners of the Cinque Ports entered at sea in hostile manner a ship of the count's town of Dordrecht (Burdrecht), laden with boards from Denmark (bordis de Dacia), tartar (cineribus), and other goods to the value of 100l. sterling, about the feast of St. Bartholomew last, during the time of the [safe] conduct granted by the king to merchants and others of the count's power, and slew five of the burgesses of the said town, and carried away the ship and cargo with them, for which the count has besought the king to cause restitution to be made to his merchants. The king informs him that he is greatly displeased with these outrages, and that he is and will be prepared to do justice to any of the count's subjects prosecuting this matter in his court.
Oct. 26.
Westminster.
John le Keu, who long served the king, is sent to the prior and convent of Norwich to receive for life the same maintenance in their house as Richard 'of the Bedde.' By K.
Enrolment of release by Geoffrey son of Richard le Rous of Coupole to Nicholas Rodlond and Petronilla his wife of his right in a messuage, 240 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, 12 acres of pasture, 8 acres of wood, and 19s. of rent in Coupole. Witnesses: William Launcelyn; William Blundel; Ralph Gernet; Richard de Mershton; John Baudewyn. Dated at London, Thursday the eve of SS. Simon and Jude, 11 Edward II.
Memorandum, that Geoffrey came into chancery at Westminster, on the said day, and acknowledged the above deed.
Oct. 28.
Westminster.
Ralph de Drayton, parson of the church of Luffewyk, diocese of Lincoln, acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Geyrgrave, clerk, 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northants.
Membrane 19d.
Oct. 28.
Westminster.
John de Stonore acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Harewedon, clerk, 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Oxford.
Oct. 20.
Westminster.
Henry le Stedeman, who served the king and his father, is sent to the prior and convent of St. Botolph's Colchester to receive maintenance in food and clothing.
William de Rykethorn, who served the king and his father, is sent to the abbot and convent of Thornton in place of Master Martin le Keu, deceased who had his maintenance in their house at the late king's request, to receive the same maintenance for life as Martin received.
Richard de Marleberg', who served the King and his father, is sent to the abbot and convent of Wilhagh near Grymesby to receive the same allowance as Roger Waggestaft, etc., had in their house. By K.
The said Richard was afterwards sent to the prior and convent of Bradenestok.