Close Rolls, Edward II: December 1325

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: December 1325', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward II: Volume 4, 1323-1327, (London, 1898) pp. 528-532. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw2/vol4/pp528-532 [accessed 25 March 2024]

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December 1325

Dec. 2.
Westminster.
William de Twyford acknowledges that he owes to Hugh le Despenser, earl of Winchester, 33l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
William Lovel, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Hugh le Despenser, lord of Glomorgan, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
John de Clyvedon acknowledges that he owes to Reginald de Pavely of la Broke, 480l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Somerset.
Stephen Boweles of Edenesburgh of Buckingham acknowledges that he owes to John le Heymongere of London, merchant, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.
William de Roune acknowledges that he owes to Vianinus de Jovensane 280 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Warwick.
John de Sancto Wallerico, a Picard, of Lewes, acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Wenegrave 84l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Sussex.
Roger de Brounolesheved, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Hugh de Burgh, parson of the church of Patrikbrumpton, 40s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Westmoreland.
Cancelled on payment.
Dec. 4.
Westminster.
Brother Thomas Larcher, prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England, acknowledges that he owes to Simon Ganet, parson of the church of Fakenhamdam, 40 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Cambridge.
Note of payment of 12½ marks.
Enrolment of general release by Hervey de Brandon to Walter, bishop of Exeter. Dated at London, 5 December, 19 Edward II.
Memorandum, that Hervey came into chancery at Westminster, on the said day, and acknowledged the above deed.
Dec. 5.
Westminster.
Robert de Morle, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Hugh le Despenser, lord of Glamorgan, 80l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Norfolk.
Hervey de Brandon acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Bokehirst, John Ravene, William de Mymmes, and Simon le Bole 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
William le Chapman of Derteford acknowledges that he owes to John le Porter of Derteford 6l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
Richard de Kent of London, 'cordewaner,' acknowledges that he owes to John de Crendon 6 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
Stephen de Bouweles of Edelesbergh acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Asshele 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.
Robert de Hoton, clerk, acknowledges that he owes to William Huse 8l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Surrey.
John de Lavyngton acknowledges that he owes to Nicholas de Sancto Marco, lord of Osgodby, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Lincoln.
Richard de Bokherst of co. Kent, John Raven of co. Suffolk, William de Mymmes of the city of London, Simon le Bole of London, and Hervey de Brandon of co. Essex acknowledge that they owe to Walter, bishop of Exeter, 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Kent.
Philip de Hardeshull puts in his place Theobald Portejoye to prosecute a recognisance for 200 marks made to him in chancery by John de Wolverton, knight.
Dec. 7.
The Tower.
John atte Welde of Hadlo acknowledges that he owes to Master Richard de Brenchesle, parson of the church of Est Pekham, 60l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
Membrane 19d.
Dec. 4.
Westminster.
To Adam, prior of Lewes. The king is informed on the part of John de Waranna, earl of Surrey, that whereas the prior obtained the said priory, which is of the earl's patronage, by virtue of the grace of the pope, and has received the temporalities of the priory from the earl, according to custom, the abbot of Cluny has procured him to be cited to appear outside the realm to answer to him for certain things touching the right of patronage of the priory, for which reason the prior is preparing himself to go out of the realm, as the king learns; the king, considering that prejudice would hereby be done to his royal dignity, since no one ought to be drawn to answer outside the realm for anything whereof the cognisance pertains to him, and that disinheritance would be done to the earl, prohibits the prior from going outside the realm, secretly or openly, to answer to the abbot concerning the right of the advowson of the priory, or concerning anything touching the same, the cognisance whereof pertains to the king and to no one else, or from sending any proctor in this behalf.
Dec. 5.
Westminster.
To Robert de Kendale, constable of Dover castle and warden of the Cinque Ports, or to him who supplies his place in the port of Dover. Order to arrest the aforesaid prior if he come to that port to leave the realm for the above purpose, and to cause him to be guarded safely until otherwise ordered.
To brother John de Jeu and brother John Darcy, proctors of the abbot of Cluny. Inhibition of their drawing the aforesaid prior into any cause concerning the advowson of the priory, etc., without the realm, the cognisance whereof pertains solely to the king, or of their attempting anything to the prejudice of the king or of the right of his crown, ordering them to revoke anything that they may have attempted to the contrary.
Dec. 8.
The Tower.
Simon Litilproud acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Holden, clerk, 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Maurice de Waledene, parson of the church of Farnham, diocese of Lincoln, acknowledges that he owes to Master Richard de Clare, clerk, 50l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.
Robert de Haddele, Roger de Stanstede of Redyng', and William Strug' of co. Wilts acknowledge that they owe to John de Oxonia, ' vineter' of London, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Berks.
Adam, prior of Canons Assheby, acknowledges that he owes to Nicholas Sperling of London 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
Edmund le Spicer of Canterbury acknowledges that he owes to Henry de Cantuaria, clerk, 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
Dec. 8.
The Tower.
The prior of Erdbury acknowledges, for himself and convent, that he owes to Annotus Grimbaldi of Chieri (Kerio), merchant, 63l. 6s. 8d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Warwick.
Cancelled on payment.
Brother Richard de Culeworth, prior of Hurle, acknowledges, for himself and convent, that he owes to John de Oxonia, vintner of London, 60l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands, chattels, and ecclesiastical goods in co. Berks.
Dec. 5.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Northumberland. Order to cause 3l. 18s. 0d. to be levied from the community of that county and paid to Michael de Presfen for his expenses in coming to the parliament at Westminster, for twentysix days in coming thither, staying there, and returning thence, at the rate of 3s. a day. By K.
[Parl. Writs.]
The like to the sheriffs of other counties for the payment of various sums to the knights of the respective counties. [Ibid.]
Membrane 18d.
Richard Grey of Codenore puts in his place Thomas de Evesham, clerk, to prosecute a recognisance for 200 marks made to him in chancery by Henry son of John de Gray.—Michael de Wath received the attornment.
Dec. 12.
The Tower.
To Robert de Kendale, constable of Dover castle and warden of the Cinque Ports, or to him who supplies his place there. Order to permit William Ballard and Roger le Corour to cross the sea from that port, as Mary de Sancto Paulo, countess of Pembroke, is sending William, her envoy, and Roger to France for the expedition of certain of her affairs. By K.
John Pecche acknowledges that he owes to Taldus Valoris, Alexander de Bardy, and Peter Renery, and their fellows, merchants of the society of the Bardi of Florence, 17l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Warwick.
To Robert de Kendale, constable of Dover castle and warden of the Cinque Ports, or to him who supplies his place in the port of Dover. Order to permit Mary de Sancto Paulo, countess of Pembroke, to cross the sea from that port with her household, horses, and equipments, as she is going to parts beyond sea upon her affairs by the king's licence. By K.
Dec. 14.
The Tower.
William del Wode acknowledges that he owes to John de Clyderhou 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Lancaster.
Cancelled on payment.
Walter de Pappeworth acknowledges that he owes to William de Hakford 40 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Surrey.
Robert de Monte Alto, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Watevill', knight, 80l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Norfolk.
William de Brymmesgrave, parson of the church of Arwode, diocese of Worcester, acknowledges that he owes to William de Gayton,' taburer,' 12l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Worcester.
Henry son of John de Grey acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Grey of Codenore 53l. 12s. 3½d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Bedford.
Dec. 15.
Haveringatte-Bower.
John Baldewyne of Barlyngge, William Pernill of Springefeld, and Peter de Wendovre of Spryngfeld acknowledge that they owe to William Spark of Writele 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Essex.
Thomas de Luton acknowledges that he owes to Ralph son of Ralph le Mareschal, knight, 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.
Thomas de Luton acknowledges that he owes to Ralph son of Ralph le Mareschal, knight, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.
Robert de Well, knight, and Stephen de Abyndon acknowledge that they owe to Simon de Swanland 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. York.
Robert de Well, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Stephen de Abyngdon 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Wilts.
Thomas le Ercedekne acknowledges that he owes to Ponche Portenary, John Portenary, and Henry Fauconer, merchants of Florence, 120 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Cornwall.
Elias de Whetele, clerk, puts in his place Andrew de Norton and Thomas de Wyntryngham to prosecute a recognisance for 40l. made to him in chancery by Nicholas son of Hugh de Sutton.
Dec. 12.
The Tower.
To Robert de Kendale, constable of Dover castle and warden of the Cinque Ports, or to him who supplies his place in the port of Dover. Order to release Adam, prior of Lewes, whom he has arrested in that port by virtue of the king's order for attempting to cross the sea to answer to the abbot of Cluny concerning the advowson of Lewes priory, upon his finding security to answer to the king for his contempt, certifying the king of the security.
Dec. 27.
Bury St. Edmunds.
To the keeper of the port of Dover, or to him who supplies his place. Order to permit Master Guy de Luk', who is going to parts beyond sea by the king's licence, to cross the sea from that port; provided that he carry with him no letters prejudicial to the king or his realm or suspicious letters. By K.
Enrolment of grant by William son of Paulinus de Kerdyf to Sir Hugh le Despenser, lord of Glamorgan and Morganno, of his manor of Waleton near Teukesbirs, with all appurtenances, knights' fees, advowsons, etc., thereto belonging, in exchange for the manor of Rokhampton, except the advowson thereof, which Hugh has granted to him. Witnesses: Robert de Watevill, John de Bek, Richard Talbot, Robert Sapy, John Sapy, Edmund Gascelyn, William Tracy, Thomas le Botiller, knights; Alan de Tesdale, John le Botillier, Richard de Asperleye, Geoffrey le Archer, Eudo (Eude) de Acton, William Chaumon, Robert de Aldrynton, Robert Dastyn. Dated at Burgh de Seint Edmond, 27 December, 19 Edward II. French.
Memorandum, that William came into chancery at St. Edmunds, on the said day, and acknowledged the above.
Enrolment of release by the aforesaid William to the said Hugh of his right in the said manor. Witnesses: Robert de Mohaut, Robert de Watevill, Richard Talbot, William Tracy, Thomas le Botiller, knights; Alan de Tesdale, John le Botiller, Richard de Asperleye, Geoffrey le Archer. Dated at Burgh de Seint Edmund, 29 December, 19 Edward II. French.
Memorandum, that William came into chancery at St. Edmunds, on the said day, and acknowledged the above deed.