Close Rolls, Edward II: May 1324

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward II: Volume 4, 1323-1327. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1898.

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'Close Rolls, Edward II: May 1324', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward II: Volume 4, 1323-1327, (London, 1898) pp. 177-190. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw2/vol4/pp177-190 [accessed 11 April 2024]

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May 1324

May 1.
Fulmer.
Andrew le Botiller acknowledges that he owes to William de Ayremynn, clerk, 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Nottingham.
Cancelled on payment.
May 2.
Fulmer.
John de Bottelegh acknowledges that he owes to Thomas son of Retheric de Tattelesfeld 18 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Surrey.
May 2.
Fulmer.
Roger de Suthcote acknowledges that he owes to Matthew de Essex, citizen of London, 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
Cancelled on payment.
May 2.
Fulmer.
John de Dalby, parson of the church of Atherston, near Stretford-onAvene, diocese of Worcester, acknowledges that he owes to Roger Beler, knight, 300l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Warwick.
Arnulph son of Arnulph de Mounteny and William de Perham acknowledge that they owe to John son of Arnulph de Mounteny, knight, 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in cos. Norfolk and Suffolk.
John son of Arnulph de Mounteny, knight, acknowledges that he owes to the aforesaid Arnulph and William 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
Hugh de Northo, parson of the church of Horstede Kaynes, diocese of Chichester, acknowledges that he owes to William de Northo, the elder, 84 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Sussex.
William, prior of Tobye, acknowledges that he owes to Henry Prodhomme, fishmonger of London, 36l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
May 3.
Westminster.
To Aymer de Valencia, earl of Pembroke, keeper of the Forest this side Trent, or to him who supplies his place. Order to cause to be replevied to Agnes, late the wife of Henry Husee, her woods in Shottwode and Heywode, within the bounds of Savernake forest, which were taken into the king's hands for trespass of vert, if they be repleviable according to the assize of the Forest.
Enrolment of release by Robert de Munden, clerk, to John de la Forde of Edelmeton and Matilda his wife, for their lives, of his right in 10 marks of yearly rent, in which they are bound to him for his little manor (maneretto) of La Morh[alle] in Erdeleye, which they hold for their lives of his demise. Witnesses: Robert de Asshewell; Henry de Thurston; William de Norwyco. Dated at Westminster, on Thursday the Feast of the Invention of the Holy Cross, 17 Edward II.
Memorandum, that Robert came into chancery at Westminster, on the said day, and acknowledged the above deed.
May 3.
Westminster.
Luke de Vyenna acknowledges that he owes to Walter de Peccham, parson of the church of Terrynge, 5 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Sussex.
William de Northo, the elder, acknowledges that he owes to Walter de Pecham, parson of the church of Terringe, 6l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Sussex.
William Latimer acknowledges that he owes to Nicholas Latymer 30l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Lincoln and Bedford.
Cancelled on payment.
May 3.
Westminster.
William de Weldon acknowledges that he owes to Henry de Geddyng 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
Roger de Belegrave acknowledges that he owes to Master John de Belegrave, his brother, 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Leicester.
May 4.
Westminster.
John, parson of the church of Petrestre, puts in his place Geoffrey Stace and William de Crossefeld to shew cause in chancery why a moiety of the lands that John holds of the lands that belonged to Thomas atte Rente of Ipswich on 10 May, in the 15th year of the king's reign, should not be delivered to Hugh le Despenser, the younger, by virtue of a recognisance of 153l. 6s. 8d. made to him in chancery by Thomas.
May 5.
Westminster.
William Buteller of London acknowledges that he owes to Master Richard de Gloucestre, clerk, 24 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
May 4.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer. Order to cause Richard de Grey, who is going to Gascony on the king's service, to have respite until Michaelmas for all debts due to the exchequer.
Thomas son of William de Somercotes acknowledges that he owes to Matilda Taney 30 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Lincoln.
May 5.
Westminster.
George atte Grenhull, chaplain, and Richard his brother acknowledge that they owe to Peter de Horton 13 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Wilts.
Nicholas le Mareschal of Cotyngham and Richard son of Robert son of Peter de Swanlound acknowledge that they owe to John Gay of Watteford 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. York.
Cancelled on payment.
Membrane 12d.
May 9.
Westminster.
Henry de Weyvill, parson of the church of Aldryngton, diocese of Chichester, acknowledges that he owes to Roger Broun 6 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Sussex.
Robert de la Ryvere acknowledges that he owes to Edmund de Hildesle 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Berks.
Cancelled on payment.
John son of Richard de Derteford, 'clerk,' acknowledges that he owes to Walter de Pateshull 75 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
April 8.
Westminster.
To Aymer de Valencia, earl of Pembroke, keeper of the Forest this side Trent, or to him who supplies his place. Order to cause to be replevied to John Peverel his wood of Penyngton Meysy, within the forest of Chut and Vynkele, which was taken into the king's hands for trespass of vert and venison committed therein, if it be repleviable according to the assize of the Forest.
May 9.
Westminster.
Walter de Ebor[aco] of Lincoln acknowledges that he owes to Master John Walewayn, clerk, 80l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Lincoln.
John Wyn of Chaulerton and John Doget of Kyngesle acknowledge that they owe to Philip Marmyoun 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Southampton.
Geoffrey de Cornubia and Edmund de Cornubia, knights, acknowledge that they owe to William de Sancto Johanne 160 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in cos. Northampton and Oxford.
Cancelled on payment.
Robert le Boucked acknowledges that he owes to Reginald atte Garston and John le Hurt 40 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Surrey.
The said Robert, Reginald and John acknowledge that they owe to John de Wyndesore, parson of the church of Bedyngton, 40 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Surrey.
Note of payment of 10 marks.
Hamo de Moreston puts in his place William de Emeldon and Hugh de Ebor[aco] to prosecute a recognisance for 40 marks made to him in chancery by William de Cobeham.
May 10.
Westminster.
Thomas de Courzoun acknowledges that he owes to Ranulph de Veer 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
Cancelled on payment.
John de Asshe acknowledges that he owes to John le Esturmy 22l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Suffolk.— The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Henry de Cantebregg, the king's tailor, acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Monte Caniso, knight, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Cambridge.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Adam (?) Spiriok of Andevere acknowledges that he owes to Robert Milys, clerk, 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
Cancelled on payment.
John Waleys acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Goldyngton 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
William de Gosefeld acknowledges that he owes to John le Waleys 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
Thomas de Maundevill, knight, acknowledges that he owes to John le Waleys 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
John Galeway of Mundeford acknowledges that he owes to William de Neuport 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
Thomas de Cobeham, 'wodemanger,' of the parish of All Hallows le Graunt, acknowledges that he owes to Alexander le Peyntour, keeper of the king's ships, 8l. 1s. 8d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
Robert le Conestable of Fleynburgh acknowledges that he owes to Aymer de Valencia, earl of Pembroke, 24l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Cancelled on payment.
May 13.
London.
The abbot of Stoneleye in Arderne acknowledges, for himself and convent, that he owes to Amieto Gilebaldi and Anthony Malocello 150l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Warwick.
May 15.
The Tower.
Roger de Haveryng acknowledges that he owes to Master Richard de Gloucestre 23 marks; to be levied in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent and in the city of London.
John de Blounvill acknowledges that he owes to Roger de Goldyngton 40 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Hertford.
John le Lyndraper of Huche acknowledges that he owes to Adam, vicar of the church of Henlowe, 9l. 10s. 0d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Hertford.
Nicholas Haldan of Sneynton acknowledges that he owes to Henry de Percy, lord of Spoford, 93l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Cancelled on payment.
Ralph de Sechevill acknowledges that he owes to John Baudewyn of Barlyng, 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Leicester.
Stephen de Redenesse, merchant, acknowledges that he owes to William de Ayremynne, clerk, 60s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
May 16.
The Tower.
John le Bruyn of Okle acknowledges that he owes to Edmund de Malyns 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.
William de Traylly, parson of the church of Northyevele, diocese of Lincoln, acknowledges that he owes to Simon Croyzer 40s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Bedford.
Cancelled on payment.
Richard Fynore and Nicholas de Bamre acknowledge that they owe to Stephen le Ferour of Staneforth 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Cambridge.
John atte Wode, chaplain, acknowledges that he owes to Nicholas Crane, citizen and butcher of London, 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
May 18.
Westminster.
William atte Hole acknowledges that he owes to Adam de Brome, clerk, 9 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Berks.
Adam de Brome, clerk, acknowledges that he owes to William atte Hole 9 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Oxford.
Stephen de Redenesse acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Saltmersk 4l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Cancelled on payment.
Thomas de Leycestre of Northampton, the elder, acknowledges that he owes to Stephen atte Redenesse 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
John le Marchal of Britlampton, parson of the church of Esthatteleye, diocese of Ely, acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Evesham, clerk, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands, chattels, and ecclesiastical goods in co. Cambridge.
Stephen de Redenesse acknowledges that he owes to Master Adam de Ayremynne, clerk, 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
May 22.
Westminster.
John de Sapy, Robert de Kendale, and John Hauward, James de Audele, John de Hanstede, and John de Dufford acknowledge that they owe to Hugh le Despenser, the younger, 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in cos. Hertford (Her'), Buckingham, Suffolk, Stafford, Northampton, and Worcester.
John de Oddingeseles and Emma his wife acknowledge that they owe to William de Ayremynne, clerk, 200 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in cos. Warwick and Oxford.
Margery late the wife of John de Hache, acknowledges that she owes to Simon de Shepeye 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of her lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
John de Felton, knight, acknowledges that he owes to John de Claveryng 25l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Norfolk.
Cancelled on payment.
Matilda, late the wife of Richard de Vernon, the younger, acknowledges that she owes to William de Herlaston, clerk, and John de Pychecote, vicar of the church of Billesdon, 300l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of her lands and chattels in cos. Stafford and Derby.
Cancelled on payment.
Membrane 11d.
May 8.
Westminster.
Constantine le (sic) Mortimer, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Laurence de Brok 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Cambridge and Norfolk.
The prior of St. Mary of Suthwerk acknowledges that he owes to Master Walter de Barton and Master Richard de Aulton, executors of the will of Master Philip de Barton, late archdeacon of Surrey, 23 marks, 6s. 8d; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Surrey.
Cancelled on payment.
May 6.
Westminster.
To the justices in eyre for forest pleas in co. Essex. Order not to put the abbot of Caen in default by reason of the common summons of the eyre, as the king has warranted to him his absence. By K.
May 11.
Westminster.
Robert de Tong has letters to the abbot and convent of Cerne to receive the pension due to one of the king's clerks by reason of the new creation of the abbot. By K.
May 10.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of York. Order to cause proclamation to be made that all men of his bailiwick who have 40l. of land or rent yearly or hold a whole knight's fee of the value of 40l. yearly, and who have held them for three whole years, of whomsoever they may hold, shall take the order of knighthood before Michaelmas next or at that feast, and to certify the king at the said feast of the names of those who have such land or rent or fee in his bailiwick. The king will enquire concerning the sheriff's bearing in the execution of this order, and will cause a remedy to be applied. By K.
[Fœdera; Parl. Writs.]
The like to all the sheriffs of England. [Ibid.]
To the same. Order to cause proclamation to be made that all those who wish to receive knighthood from the king shall come to London before Whitsunday next to receive their necessary apparatus from the king's wardrobe. [Ibid.]
The like to all the sheriffs of England. [Ibid.]
Memorandum, that the archbishops and bishops, earls and barons of the realm, are ordered by letters under the privy seal to be with the king at Westminster on Sunday after the Ascension next to speak and treat with him upon matters touching him. [Ibid.]
May 10.
Westminster.
To the bailiffs, men, and whole community of the town of Southampton. Order to prepare six of the greatest ships of the town, and to cause them to be provisioned with men, and to cause them to come to Portesmuth by the feast of Holy Trinity next, in order to carry thence at the king's wages men-at-arms and their horses and other men in the king's service as the masters of the ships shall then be enjoined on the king's behalf, as the king understands that certain men are endeavouring to usurp his rights in the duchy of Aquitaine and to attack the duchy with armed force. They are ordered to certify the king without delay of the names of the ships and of their masters. The king has ordered the sheriff of Southampton to cause gangways (pontes) and hurdles (clayas) necessary for the shipment (eskippamento) of the said men and horses to be provided and carried to Portesmuth. By K.
[Fœdera.]
The like to the mayors, bailiffs, and men, and bailiffs and men of the following places:
Sandwich for four ships.
Wynchelse for six ships.
La Rie for two ships.
Faversham for one ship.
Seford for one ship.
Shorham for two ships.
Weymuth for ten ships.
Portesmuth for one ship.
Hamelhok for one ship.
Boldre for one ship.
Jernemue under Wyght for two ships.
Pole and members for four ships. [Ibid.]
May 10.
Westminster.
To the mayor and bailiffs of Sandwich. Order to cause all the ships of that port and of its members, capable of carrying 40 tuns of wine and upwards, to be prepared and found without delay, so that they shall be ready to set out in the king's service on three days' summons, and not to permit such ships to go to parts beyond sea hereafter, and to cause such ships as are now without the port to be retained and prepared as above upon their return, certifying the king of the number of such ships now in the port and outside the port, and to warn the mariners and others of the port who are absent to proceed cautiously during their stay and return so that they do not fall into the hands of their adversaries, pirates, or others. By K.
[Ibid.]
The like to the following:
The barons and bailiffs of Dover, Hethe, Romenhale, Wynchelse, La Rye, Hasting', Faversham.
The like to the mayors and bailiffs, and bailiffs of the following places:
Southampton.
Portesmue.
Shorham.
Yarmouth.
Dunwich.
Ipswich.
Sheford.
Pevenesche.
Bristol.
Herewych.
Oreford.
Goseford.
Maldon.
Yaremuth.
La Pole.
The Isle of Wight.
Hardelawe.
Flynt.
Holmcoltram.
St. Bees (Sancta Bega).
Wyrkyngton.
Ravenglas.
Falemue.
St. Michael's Mount in peril of the sea.
Mousehole.
St. Karantocus.
Oldestowe.
Clovely.
Shippedenemere.
Welles and Holkeham.
Brunham.
Thornham.
Lenne.
Boston.
Salteneye.
Salfletebye.
Waynflet.
Grymesby.
Kyngeston-on-Hull.
Ravenesere.
Scardeburgh.
Baumburgh.
Tynemuth.
Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Whyteby.
Lancastre.
Cokermue.
Lyvrepol.
Fordesham.
The prior of St. Helen's bailiff of the Isle of Wight.
Neuport in the Isle of Wight.
Towemouth.
Ilfardecumb.
Cumbemartyn.
Dunsterre.
Usk.
Goer.
Lym.
Landstephan.
Talthan.
Haverford.
Penbrok.
Sencher.
Kameys.
Kalgaran.
Kermerdyn.
Kardygan.
Angleseye.
Rothelan.
Chester.
Aberconeweye.
Lampader.
Sweneseye.
Karnarvan.
Kedewelly.
Mileford.
Lymer.
Oterymuth.
Exemue, with Luleham, Kyen and Toppesham.
Sydemouth.
Teygnemue.
Dertemue, with Tottonye.
Porlemue.
Yalmmue under Nyweton Ferers.
Plymmue with Sutton.
Lo.
Fawy.
Boldre.
Blakeneye.
Glamorgan.
Strugoil.
The like to the abbot and bailiffs of Furneux, the prior of Kertemel, and the justiciary of Ireland or him who supplies his place.
May 9.
Westminster.
To Geoffrey le Scrop. Order to be with the king at Westminster on Sunday after the Ascension next to treat and give his counsel upon the king's affairs with the prelates, earls, barons, and other proceres of the realm, whom the king has ordered to be with him at the above date. By K.
[Parl. Writs.]
The like to fourteen others. [Ibid.]
May 9.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause proclamation to be made that all knights of his bailiwick shall be with the king at Westminster on Wednesday after the said Sunday, laying aside all excuses, to treat and give their counsel upon the aforesaid matters with the king and the prelates, earls, barons, and proceres aforesaid. The sheriff is ordered to be there in person on the aforesaid day, certifying the king of the names of all knights and other men-at-arms of his bailiwick and his proceedings herein. By K.
[Ibid.]
The like to all the sheriffs of England. By K.
[Ibid]
Membrane 10d.
May 16.
The Tower.
Joan, late the wife of John de Barton of Oswaldkirk, acknowledges that she owes to Roger de Grymston, knight, 9l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of her lands and chattels in co. York.
Ralph Bygot acknowledges that he owes to Thomas West 400 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Norfolk and Northampton.
The said Ralph acknowledges that he owes to the said Thomas 130 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the aforesaid counties.
William de la Doune acknowledges that he owes to Geoffrey de Sheringg 40s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Cambridge, Essex, and Hertford.
Cancelled on payment.
Maimselinus Marmyoun, parson of the church of Stanhopp, diocese of Durham, and William son of William Marmyoun acknowledge that they owe to Roger Beler 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in cos. York and Leicester.
Cancelled on payment.
May 19.
Westminster.
Thomas son of Richard Wale of Eydon acknowledges that he owes to Richard Wale of Eydon 1,000l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
William Bever, parson of the church of Hambury, diocese of Worcester, acknowledges that he owes to John de Eynesham and William atte Wolde of London 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Worcester.
Cancelled on payment.
Peter, prior of the church of St. Mary, Suthwerk, acknowledges, for himself and convent, that he owes to William Roce and Hilary Roce 36 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Surrey.
Cancelled on payment.
Walter, archbishop of Canterbury, acknowledges that he owes to Nicholas de Falleye, William de Herlaston, and Edmund de Breccles, executors of the will of Gilbert de Roubury, 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in cos. Surrey and Kent.
John son of Arnald de Percy acknowledges that he owes to William de Ayremynne, clerk, 40s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
May 20.
Westminster.
John Galewey of Mundeford acknowledges that he owes to William de Neuport 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
John son of Warin Quyntyn of Neuport acknowledges that he owes to William de Neuport 40s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
May 24.
Westminster.
Philip de Hardeshull acknowledges that he owes to John de Lowe of Asshene 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Leicester, Buckingham, and Northampton.
Guy Breton acknowledges that he owes to Hugh de Kelsale 4l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Lincoln.
John de Chekewell acknowledges that he owes to Guy Jacobi, spicer (apotecar') of London, 40 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London and co. Kent.
John de Say of Mertok acknowledges that he owes to William son of John de Say of Mertok 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Somerset.
May 26.
Westminster.
Geoffrey de Wykewane of Aston Somervill acknowledges that he owes to John de Sloughtre 170 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Gloucester.
Thomas son of Eustace acknowledges that he owes to Elizabeth de Burgo and Master Richard de Clare, parson of the church of Dunmowe, 500l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Gloucester.
John Knyght of Stystede acknowledges that he owes to John de Bousser 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
Hamo de Barsham acknowledges that he owes to John de Arches, 'messager,' 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Norfolk.
Cancelled on payment.
Roger de Mortivall' and Thomas de Foxle, executors of the will of John le Flemyng, put in their place John de Neweland, clerk, to prosecute a recognisance for 54l.
Memorandum, that on 26 May, to wit the feast of St. Augustine the Archbishop, the king at Westminster granted, with the assent of Master Robert de Baldok, archdeacon of Middlesex, his chancellor, and of others of his council, to Sir Richard de Ayremynne, his clerk, the custody of the rolls of chancery, to have in the same way as others who have previously had the custody thereof; and the said Richard took the oath that he ought to take in this behalf on the same day in the chancellor's lodging in the houses of the earl of Richmond near St. Paul's London, in the presence of the chancellor, Master Henry de Clyf, Sir William de Herlaston, Adam de Brom, and other clerks of the chancery, and Sir William de Ayremynne, previously keeper of the rolls, there delivered the keys of the chests wherein the rolls are kept. [Parl. Writs.]
May 27.
Westminster.
Thomas Chaunterel acknowledges that he owes to John son of Robert de Norton 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Berks and Surrey.
Release by Hugh de Dryby, son and heir of Sir Ralph de Dribi, to John son of Sir John de Harsyk of co. Norfolk and Margery his wife of his right in the manor of Dryby, co. Lincoln, and in all knights' fees, advowsons, and all other things pertaining thereto. Witnesses: Sir William de Kyme, Sir Robert Darcy, Sir Simon Chaumberleyn, Sir William de Paris, Sir Robert de Morle, Sir John Haward, Sir John de Felton, knights; William Morteyn; John Pecok. Dated at London, 27 May, 17 Edward II.
Memorandum, that Hugh came into chancery at Westminster, on the same day, and acknowledged the above deed.
Enrolment of grant by John son of Sir John de Arsyk, knight, of Northfolk, to Hugh de Dryby, son of Sir Ralph de Dryby, knight, of a robe, price 2 marks, or 2 marks yearly from his manor of Suthacre, co. Northfolk, Witnesses: Sir John Haward, Sir John de Felton, knights; John Pecok. Dated at London, 28 May, 17 Edward II.
Memorandum, that John came into the chancery at Westminster, on the aforesaid day, and acknowledged the above deed.
May 28.
Westminster.
Reginald son of John de Peckebrigg acknowledges that he owes to Matilda Sampsom of Eston 9 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Lincoln.
Membrane 9d.
May 20.
Westminster.
To the bailiffs, men, and whole community of the town of Southampton. Order to cause the six ships that the king lately ordered them to cause to be prepared and sent to Portesmuth by the feast of Holy Trinity next to be sent to Plymmouth by that date, certifying the king without delay of the names of the ships and of the masters thereof. By K.
The like to twelve ports for the ships (specified at page 182).
May 10.
Westminster.
To the bailiffs, men, and whole community of Great Yarmouth. Order to prepare five of the greatest ships of the town, and to cause them to be provided with men [and] mariners, and to cause them to come to Plimmuth by the feast of Holy Trinity next, in order to carry thence at the king's wages men-at-arms and their horses and other men in the king's service as the masters of the ships shall be then enjoined on the king's behalf, as the king understands that certain men are endeavouring to usurp his rights in the duchy of Aquitaine and to attack the duchy with armed force. They are ordered to certify the king without delay of the names of the ships and of the masters of the ships. The king has ordered the sheriff of Southampton to cause gangways (pontes) and hurdles (clayas) necessary for the shipment of the said men and horses to be provided and carried to Plymmuth. By K.
The like to the bailiffs, men, and communities of the following places:
Little Yarmouth for two ships.
Ipswich for two ships.
Herewych for one ship.
Donewiz for two ships.
Romenye for one ship.
Hasting' for one ship.
Lym for one ship.
Exemuth for one ship.
Dertemuth for four ships.
Plummuth for one ship.
Fowy for one ship.
Tengemuth for one ship.
May 20.
Westminster.
To the bailiffs, men, and community of the town of Weymuth. Order to cause six of the ten ships that the king lately ordered them to prepare and send to Portesmuth to come to Plymmuth at the feast of the Holy Trinity next, to set out in the king's service at his wages, certifying the king of the names of the ships and of the names of the masters of the same. The king will spare them from providing the other four ships upon this occasion.
By K.
To the sheriff of Southampton. Order to go in person to the ports of Portesmuth, Hamelhok, Suthampton, Boldre, and Yarmuth under Wyght, and to cause the ships that the king has ordered the bailiffs and men of those ports to prepare for the carrying of horses to be arrayed and to hasten the preparation of the same, so that they be at Plymmouth at the feast of Holy Trinity at the latest. The king will cause gangways (pontes), hurdles, and other such necessaries to be brought to Plymmouth from the parts of Southampton at the said day. By K.
The like to the following:
The sheriff of Sussex for a ship at Seford and two ships at Shorham.
The sheriff of Dorset for four ships at La Pole with its members and six ships at Weymouth, and a ship at Lym.
The sheriff of Devon for a ship at Exmuth, a ship at Tengemuth, four ships at Dertemouth, and a ship at Plymmouth.
The sheriff of Cornwall for a ship at Fawy.
May 26.
Westminster.
To the mayor, bailiffs, and community of the town of Lyme. Order to prepare and send to Plummuth two of the greatest ships of that town, instead of one as previously ordered, to be at Plummuth at the feast of Holy Trinity next at the latest. The king has ordered the sheriff of Dorset to buy and provide gangways and hurdles and other necessaries, and to carry the same to Plumuth. They are to obey the said sheriff and the king's clerk John Devery, and either of them, whom the king is sending to them in this behalf, in all things concerning the premises, as they shall be required by the sheriff and John, or either of them. The king will cause the wages of the sailors of the ships to be paid in advance for twenty days from the time when the ships set out in his service. By K.
The like to the bailiffs, men, and community of the following towns:
Plumuth, for two ships instead of one.
Tengemuth for two ships instead of one.
Exmuth for two ships instead of one.
In which three writs the sheriff of Devon is ordered to buy and provide gangways and hurdles, etc., with the clause about payment of the sailors' wages as above. By K.
The like to the bailiffs, men, and community of the towns of Boldre, Lymynton, and Kyavene for two ships instead of one, with like order to the sheriff of Southampton, and clause for payment of wages.
To the bailiffs, men, and community of Southampton. Order to provide and send as above two of the greatest ships of that town, instead of six as previously ordered. The king has ordered the sheriff of Southampton to provide gangways, hurdles, etc., and he will cause the sailors' wages to be paid as above. By K.
To the bailiffs, men, and community of Fowy. Order to cause the ship that the king previously ordered them to provide to be sent to Plumuth by the above date. The king has ordered the sheriff of Cornwall to provide gangways, hurdles, etc., and he will cause the sailors' wages to be paid as above. By K.
The like to the bailiffs, men, and community of Weymuth for six ships, and to the bailiffs, men, and community of La Pole and Warham and their members for four ships, in which two writs it is written that the king has ordered the sheriff of Dorset to provide gangways and hurdles, etc.
The like to the bailiffs, men, and whole community of Dertemuth for four ships, in which it is written that the sheriff of Devon is ordered to provide gangways and hurdles.
The like to the bailiffs, men, and whole community of Yaremuth under Wyght to prepare two ships, and to the bailiffs, men, and community of the towns of Hamele and Hamelok to prepare a ship, in which two writs it is written that the sheriff of Southampton is ordered to provide gangways and hurdles.
To the sheriff of Southampton. Order to cause gangways and hurdles and other necessaries for the shipment of horses and men in the ships that the king has ordered the bailiffs, men, and community of the towns of Boldre, Yaremuth under Wyght, Hemelok, and Southampton to provide and send to Plumuth to be bought and purveyed by the view and testimony of John Devery, king's clerk, whom the king is sending to him in this behalf, or of a person to be deputed by John. By K.
The like to the sheriffs of the following counties:
Somerset and Dorset, for the ships to be provided at Lym, Waymouth, Pole, Warham, and their members.
Devon, for the ships to be provided at Plumuth, Dertemuth, Tegnemuth, and Exemuth.
Cornwall, for a ship to be provided at Fowy.
May 26.
Westminster.
To the mayor, bailiffs, men, and community of Great Yarmouth. Order to supersede until further orders the sending of five ships of that port to Plimmuth; provided, however, that the said ships and other ships of that town be at the king's service when summoned. By K.
The like to the mayors, bailiffs, and community, and bailiffs, men, and community of the following towns, concerning the ships ordered to be provided by them:
Little Yarmuth.
Ipswich.
Herewych.
Donewich.
Romeneye.
Hastyng'.
Sandwich.
Wynchelse.
La Rye.
Faversham.
Seford.
Shorham.
Portesmuth.
May 26.
Westminster.
Robert Prille acknowledges that he owes to John de Bousser 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
William Baldewyne of Wyndesore acknowledges that he owes to John de Arderne of Chabeham 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Berks.
May 27.
Sheen.
John de Segrave and Stephen de Segrave acknowledge that they owe to the king 10,000 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in England, Ireland, and Wales. [Parl. Writs.]
Cancelled by the king's order, as appears by the writ sewed to this.
Memorandum, that this recognisance was made for having pardon of the trespass committed by Stephen concerning the escape of Roger de Mortuo Mari of Wygemor, a rebel and traitor, from his custody from the Tower of London. After the recognisance was made, a deed was delivered to Stephen that he had made to the king for the safe custody of the tower under grievous penalties contained in the said deed. [Ibid.]
Richard de Bonyton and John Lucas of Shaldeford acknowledge that they owe to Robert son of William de Rokeswell 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Essex.
Richard Homedewe acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Hungerford 63s. 4d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Wilts.
Ralph le Taverner of Malling acknowledges that he owes to James Beauflour, citizen of London, 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
The aforesaid Ralph acknowledges that he owes to the said James 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, as above.
Robert de Dynmer acknowledges that he owes to John de Astwyk 210l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Leicester and Southampton.
Cancelled on payment.
John de A[stw]yk and John de la Marche acknowledge that they owe to Robert de Dynmere 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in cos. Buckingham, Leicester, and Oxford.
Cancelled on payment.
Adam de Everyngham of Laxton, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Wodehous, clerk, 23 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Nottingham.
John Harsyk acknowledges that he owes to Hugh de Dry by 60l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Lincoln and Norfolk.
Cancelled on payment.
Robert de Dommere acknowledges that he owes to John de Astwyk 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Leicester and Southampton.
Cancelled on payment.
Thomas de Harpeden and William de Lusteshull acknowledge that they owe to Master John Walewayn 45l. 19s. 0d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Wilts.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
William de Venables acknowledges that he owes to Master Robert de Baldok, archdeacon of Middlesex, 50 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Stafford.
Cancelled on payment.
May 18.
Westminster.
Walter le Furretour, who has long served the king, is sent to the abbot and convent of Waledenne St. Mary to receive such maintenance in their house as Hekenettus, the king's late huntsman, had therein. By p.s. [6890.]
Nicholas de Guldeford, parson of the church of Cestreton, puts in his place Richard de Stonle and John de Braundeston to prosecute a recognisance for 100l. made to him in chancery by Nicholas son of Nicholas de Warrewyk.
The said Nicholas de Guldeford puts in his place the said Richard and John to prosecute a recognisance for 15l. made to him in chancery by Thomas Huscarl.
The said Nicholas puts the said Richard and John in his place to prosecute a recognisance for 10 marks made to him in chancery.
William de Staunford, clerk, puts in his place Thomas Prat to prosecute a recognisance for 11 marks 6s. 8d. made to him in chancery by Robert Achard, knight.
The aforesaid William puts the said Thomas in his place to prosecute a recognisance for 110s. made to him in chancery by John son of John de Grymstede.