Close Rolls, Edward II: November 1321

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward II: Volume 3, 1318-1323. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1895.

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'Close Rolls, Edward II: November 1321', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward II: Volume 3, 1318-1323, (London, 1895) pp. 505-508. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw2/vol3/pp505-508 [accessed 23 April 2024]

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November 1321

Nov. 11.
Westminster.
Hugh de Lincoln, citizen of York, and Andrew Hod of Stykeneye acknowledge that they owe to Walter de Karleton 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in cos. York and Lincoln.
Robert son of Walter de Waloynes acknowledges that he owes to Reginald de Ardyngton and Petronilla his wife, executrix of the will of John de Aston, her late husband, 30 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
Cancelled on payment.
Reginald de Swafham acknowledges that he owes to John Buntyngg' 51l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
John de Stokston acknowledges that he owes to William Fossard 36s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
Sir Robert de Bardelby, clerk, who was for a time one of the keepers of the great seal together with Sir William de Ayremynn and Master Henry de Clif, had licence from the king on Saturday after Martinmas, to wit, 14 November, to leave the court by reason of his bodily impotence, so that he shall be discharged from that office from this time.
Nov. 14.
Westminster.
John de Shirefeld and Roger de Frowyk acknowledge that they owe to Henry Darcy, citizen of London, 120l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in cos. Southampton and Essex.
Stephen de Paris', citizen of London, puts in his place William de Thunneyk, clerk, to prosecute the matter of a recognisance in chancery for 40l. made to him by the prioress of Lurministre.
Nov. 16.
Westminster.
Philip de Hamelton, parson of the church of Westmelne, acknowledges that he owes to Roger de Brom 30 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Hertford.
The aforesaid Philip acknowledges that he owes to the aforesaid Roger 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Hertford.
Nicholas son of Roger de Stevenhache acknowledges that he owes to Peter de Bedewelle of Stevenhache 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Hertford.
Membrane 23d.
Nov. 12.
Westminster.
To Thomas, earl of Lancaster. Inhibition of his being present at Doncaster on Sunday after the quinzaine of Martinmas next or elsewhere at any assembly made without the king's authority to treat of matters touching the king and his realm, as the king understands that, notwithstanding the prohibition of holding assemblies without his licence, the earl has ordained the said day to treat for the reformation of the evils that he alleges have arisen from the king's evil councillors and for the purpose of bringing into the realm aliens and rebels from Scotland, and that the earl has directed letters to many of the king's subjects to attend the aforesaid treaty, which orders or requests he is forbidden to make without the king's licence. By K.
[Fœdera; Parl. Writs.]
To Humphrey de Bohoun, earl of Hereford and Essex. Inhibition of his attending the aforesaid assembly or obeying such mandates and requests of others than the king. By K.
[Ibid.]
The like to the earls of Arundel, Surrey, Norfolk, and Athole, and to one hundred and two others. [Ibid.]
Nov. 18.
Romford.
To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order to arrest all and singular bearing or publishing by writing or otherwise anything to the king's shame or opprobrium, and to send those thus arrested to the king for punishment, with the cause of their arrest, as the king learns that certain of his subjects have fabricated certain things to his shame and opprobrium, and that they have sent such things by divers writings to be published in the realm.
[Fœdera.] By K.
The like to all the sheriffs of England. [Ibid.]
Nov. 15.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Order to cause proclamation to be made that the king is not going to divers parts of his realm by reason of war or disturbance of the realm, but in order to provide a remedy for divers trespasses inflicted upon his people in divers counties by malefactors, and they are to inhibit any one from attempting anything to the breach of the king's peace, and to cause proclamation to be made that no one shall take or carry away victuals, goods or chattels without making due payment therefor, under pain of grievous forfeiture. By K.
[Fœdera.]
The like to all the sheriffs of England. [Ibid.]
Nov. 30.
Broken Bridge on Thames.
To the mayor of London. Order to guard the city diligently during the provincial council about to be celebrated there by the prelates of the province of Canterbury, as the king understands that certain suspect persons intend entering the city during the council under feigned pretences. In case any such suspect enter the city during the council, the mayor is to punish them as ordered by the king upon another occasion. By K.
[Fœdera; Parl. Writs.]
Nov. 28.
Broken Bridge on Thames.
To Roger de Mortuo Mari of Chirk, justice of Wales. Order to come to the king at Cirencester on Sunday the feast of St. Lucy, to inform the king and his council concerning the state of Wales. By K.
[Ibid.]
Nov. 30.
Broken Bridge on Thames.
To John de Bello Campo of Somersete. Order to attack any of the king's subjects who may rise against the king, taking with him the posse of the counties of Somerset and Dorset, in which counties the king appointed him and John Meriet to collect the horsemen and footmen in order to set out with the king against the insurgents. He is furthermore enjoined to come to the king with the said horsemen and footmen. By K.
[Ibid.]
The like to the following:
The said John Meriet in the aforesaid counties.
Andrew de Harcla in the counties of Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmoreland.
Simon Warde in co. York.
Thomas Bardolf, John de Thorp, and John Hauward in cos. Norfolk and Suffolk.
Hugh de Courteny and William Martyn in cos. Cornwall and Devon.
William de Kyme and Peter le Breton in the parts of Lyndeseye, co. Lincoln.
John de Somery, John de Segrave the elder, Ralph Basset, and Peter de Monte Forti in cos. Warwick, Leicester, and Stafford.
Oliver de Ingham and Robert Lewer in cos. Wilts and Berks.
William Rydel, constable of Bernard's Castle.
Rhys ap Griffith for the liberties and lands of West Wales and South Wales.
Griffin ap Res, knight, for the parts of North Wales. [Ibid.]
Membrane 22d.
Nov. 16.
Westminster.
Richard, abbot of Kyngeswode, acknowledges, for himself and convent, that he owes to Nicholas Sperlyng' of Westhamme 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Gloucester.
Adam de Crossum acknowledges that he owes to William de Ayremynn, clerk, 60s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.—Master Henry de Clif, one of the keepers of the seal, received the acknowledgment.
Nov. 27.
Stratford-atte-Bow.
William de Briggate of Dilham acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Bardelby, clerk, 38 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Norfolk.
Nov. 18.
Romford.
Geoffrey de Hertepol acknowledges that he owes to William de Ayremynn, clerk, 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.—Master H. de Clif, one of the keepers of the seal, received the acknowledgment.
Cancelled on payment.
Nov. 28.
Broken Bridge (Pontfret) on Thames.
John Gilebert son of William Gilebert acknowledges that he owes to William le Taillour of the Isle of Wight 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Southampton.
Nov. 27.
Broken Bridge on Thames.
To the barons and men of the Cinque Ports. Letter thanking them for their services to the king and his progenitors and especially for keeping Hugh le Despenser, the younger, amongst them at the king's order from the manifold toils (insidiis) prepared for him by reason of his service to the king (occasione nostri) and for honouring the said Hugh in many ways.
By K.
Nov. 30.
Broken Bridge on Thames.
Richard son of Henry de Boclonde acknowledges that he owes to Walter Clement of Alswyk 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Hertford.
Cancelled on payment.
Nov. 30.
Broken Bridge.
To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause proclamation to be made prohibiting any one attempting anything contrary to the king's late proclamation for the preservation of the peace, and to arrest any one doing the contrary, certifying the king of the names of those thus arrested. By K.
[Fœdera.]
The like to all the sheriffs of England. [Ibid.]
Nov. 30.
Broken Bridge on Thames.
To the sheriff of Kent. Order to warn and enjoin all knights and squires of his bailiwick to come to the king with horses and arms at Cirencester on Sunday the feast of St. Lucy the Virgin, ready to set out with the king for the correction of the oppressions of his people in divers counties, certifying the king of the names of those thus warned. He is to inform the knights and squires that the king will consider as disobedient those who do not come to him after the warning, and will not number them with his wellwishers. By K.
[Fœdera; Parl. Writs.]
The like to all the sheriffs of England.
To the sheriff of Gloucester. Order to cause all the footmen of his bailiwick between the ages of sixty and sixteen to be conducted to the king at Cirencester, so that they be there suitably armed on Sunday aforesaid, certifying the king of the names of their conductors. The king gives him power to punish any who may oppose him in this matter. By K.
[Ibid.]
The like to the sheriff of Wilts and the sheriff of Oxford and Buckingham. [Ibid.]
Enrolment of release by Richard de Wilmeleghton, merchant of Warwick, to Henry le Palmare of Seggesbarwe, chaplain, of his right in 4s. of rent from half a virgate of land in Aldrinton and of his right in the same land. Witnesses: William de Brocworthe; Robert de Aston; Richard de Foxcote; Thomas de Evesham, clerk; Simon de Bercheston. Dated at Gloucester, 11 February, 15 Edward II.
Memorandum, that Richard came into chancery at Gloucester, on the aforesaid day, and acknowledged the above deed.