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May 13.
Westminster. |
John Legborne of Barton to Michael de la Pole knight. Recognisance
for 80l., to be levied. in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Lincolnshire. |
May 14.
Westminster. |
Gerard de Braybroke knight and Master Robert de Braybroke clerk
to Nicholas de Wodhulle. Joint and several recognisance for 1,000l.
to be levied etc. in Bedfordshire. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
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Thomas de Reynes knight, Lawrence de Pabenham knight, John
Curteys of Wymynton and William de Wodhulle to Nicholas de
Wodhulle. Joint and several recognisance for 1,000l., to be levied
etc. as above. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
May 14.
Westminster. |
Nicholas de Wodhulle to Gerard de Braybroke knight. Recognisance
for 1,000l., to be levied etc. in Wiltesir. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
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Indenture made between Sir Gerard de Braybroke, Master Robert
de Braybroke clerk, Thomas de Raynes knight, Lawrence de Pabenham
knight, John Curteys of Wymynton and William de Wodhulle of the
one part and Nicholas de Wodhulle of the other part, witnessing that
whereas John de Wodhulle sometime made a lease to the said Thomas,
Lawrence, John and William of the manors of Great Wodhulle,
Little Wodhulle and Langeford co. Bedeford and Patishulle co.
Norhampton with knights' fees, advowsons, rents and services whatsoever for a term of years, and during their possession thereof
made a release to them and their heirs for ever, and whereas the
premises are seized into the king's hand, they shall at their own
cost sue the same out of the king's hand, making to the king a fine,
and within one half year after livery thereof out of the king's hand,
by fine to be levied in the king's court at the cost of the said
Nicholas, with the king's licence at the cost of the said Thomas
and the others, they shall grant the premises, quit of charge or incumbrance toward the king or toward others as in the time of the said
John's last possession, the manors of Great and Little Wodhulle
and Langeford to Sir Gerard de Braybroke and Isabel his wife for
their lives, the manor of Pateshulle to the said Gerard and Isabel
for the said Isabel's life, with remainder in either case to the said
Nicholas and his heirs, Sir Gerard delivering to the said Nicholas
all charters concerning the premises in his possession or the
possession of any in his name upon reasonable warning to the said
Gerard of the hour when he shall come for them at Wodhulle after
levying of the said fine; covenant for defeasance of the foregoing
recognisance made by the said Gerard and Robert his brother, and
of a writing of rent charge for 200l. by the said Thomas and the others
made to the said Nicholas and his heirs, upon condition that the said
Gerard, Thomas and the others shall perform the covenants aforesaid,
and for defeasance of another recognisance for 1,000l. whereby the
said Gerard, Sir Thomas and William de Wodhulle are bound, upon
condition that the said Gerard and Isabel shall be ready by fine to
release to the said Nicholas and his heirs all right in the manors of
Great Durneford, Little Durneford and Tiderle co. Wiltshire at the same
time as the fine above mentioned shall be levied, also of the foregoing
recognisance made by the said Nicholas upon condition that the said
Nicholas shall in person or by attorney come in chancery and make
such plea or acknowledgment as shall be agreed between their counsel
in a scire jacias whereby he shall be warned, that he shall have nought
to say wherefore the manors aforesaid shall not be delivered to the
said Thomas and the others, and that by deed to be enrolled in a
court of record at the costs of the said Gerard within one half year
after levying of the said fine he shall confirm the estate of the said
Gerard and Isabel therein according to the intent of the said fine,
thereby granting that they shall not be impeached of waste by the
said Nicholas nor by his heirs. Dated Westminster, 15 May
50 Edward III. French. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 15 May. |
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Writing of Thomas de Reynes knight, Lawrence de Pabenham
knight, John Curteys of Wymynton and William de Wodhulle, granting
to Nicholas de Wodhulle, his heirs and assigns, a yearly rent of 200l.
to be taken at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions of their manors
of Great Wodhulle, Little Wodhulle and Langeford co. Bedeford, the
first term to begin at Michaelmas next, and power to distrain for
arrears therein and in their manor of Patishulle co. Norhampton.
Dated Westminster, 12 May 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 May. |
May 10.
Westminster. |
To the justices of the Bench. Order to stay altogether the further
holding before them of pleas of trespass against the king's clerk John de
Patryngton clerk of the chancery, telling John Wilberham citizen of
London on the king's behalf to repair to the chancellor and sue for justice
in chancery if he shall think fit; as the cognisance of pleas of trespass
committed against the clerks of chancery or their servants and ministers
in places where the chancery may abide, or by the said clerks, their
ministers or servants there dwelling with them against others, pertain
and have been used heretofore to pertain to the chancellor or the
keeper of the seal for the time being; and at the suit of the said John
Wilberham, alleging that divers trespasses are by the said clerk committed against him at London where the chancery now is, the said
justices are holding pleas and divers plaints between the parties,
drawing to them the cognisance which pertains to the chancellor who
is now there and to none other, contrary to the custom aforesaid;
and it is the king's will that his said clerk shall not be dealt with otherwise than used to be done in times past. |
May 17.
Westminster. |
John Lillewalle of Herefordshire to Nicholas Helde of Oxfordshire.
Recognisance for 34 marks payable by instalments, to be levied, in
default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Herefordshire. |
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Writing of John Aubrey, son and heir of Andrew Aubrey sometime
citizen and pepperer of London, being a quitclaim with warranty to
James Barbour of St. Botolph, Richard Norwode of the same and
Sir Walter de Normanton chaplain, their heirs and assigns, of all the
lands in the town of St. Botolph which they the said James, Richard
and Walter have by gift and feoffment of William de Newerk chaplain,
and the said William, Henry de Frowyk, Henry Lacy, Roger de
Bokyngham and Richard Toky the younger had by gift and feoffment
of him the said John Aubrey and of Joan his mother who was wife of
the said Andrew. Witnesses: William de Spaigne, Frederick de
Tylneye, William Tolymond, Richard de Neuton, John Hulle, Robert
Rede. Dated St. Botolph, Monday before the Ascension 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 May. |
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Writing of Hugh brother and heir of Geoffrey de la Marlere, being a
quitclaim with warranty to John de Aylesbury knight, his heirs and
assigns, of the manor of Abynggeworth co. Surrey which Henry de la
Malere father of the said Hugh claimed as his heritage. Witnesses:
Thomas de Preston, Thomas Daventre knights, William Nudegate,
Robert Lockeslee, John Fitz Richard of Olneye. Dated Middelton
Keynes co. Bukingham, Wednesday after St. Dunstan 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 May. |
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Writing of Philip Cauele of Melreth clerk and John Gentyng of
Melreth, being a release to Stephen Derby, son and heir of Hugh
Derby of Stanstede Mounfichet, of the clause of warranty in a charter
whereby the said Stephen gave to them and their heirs all the lands
in the towns of Stanstede Mountfichet, Bilchangre, Farnham and
Stortford cos. Essex and Hertford which were of Hugh Derby and
John Derby, and in a quitclaim of the premises after made to them
by him. Dated Westminster, 24 May 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 May. |
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Membrane 8d. |
May 7.
Westminster. |
Philip le Despenser knight to Richard de Raveneser archdeacon of
Lincoln. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied, in default of
payment, of his lands and chattels in Lincolnshire. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
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Writing of Peter de Ofton, cousin and heir of William de Ofton
Roberd of Bukinghamshire, being a quitclaim with warranty to John
son and heir of Thomas Paynell of Ofton aforesaid, his heirs and
assigns, of the manor and advowson of Ofton aforesaid. Witnesses:
Peter de Cousaunce, Bernard Brokaz, Thomas Langeford, John
Kentwode knights, Henry Esturmy, Thomas de la Mare, Robert
Bullok, Philip Baynard, Adam Banastre, Robert Godwyne. Dated
Rydyngges, Saturday after St. Peter's Chair 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 May. |
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Writing of John de Pyshale clerk and Roger de Wolferston, granting
to Henry Dispencer bishop of Norwich, William de Ufford earl of
Suffolk, Roger Boys knight, Robert de Teye knight, John de Rokwode,
Reynold de Eckles, Robert de Berneye, William Wynter of Bernyngham
Curzon, William de Bliclyngg citizen of Norwich, Richard Dautres
and William March of Soterlee, their heirs and assigns, during the life
of Isabel daughter of William de Loudham knight a nun of St. Katherine
Flixton co. Suffolk, 16 marks of yearly rent payable in the said house
of St. Katherine Flixton at Midsummer, Michaelmas, St. Andrew and
Easter by even portions, to be taken of their manor of Aston in that
county which they had jointly with John de Braham knight (now
deceased) and with the said earl, Robert de Teye and John de Rokwode
by gift and feoffment of her said father, the said earl, Robert and
John de Rokwode having released their right therein to the grantors,
and Margery daughter and heir of Ralph de Schymplyngford having
likewise made a release to them of the said manor which was lately
of John de Schymplyngford, power being given to the grantees, their
heirs, bailiffs and assigns, to distrain for arrears thereof; and for
greater security the grantors have put them in seisin by half a mark.
Dated Southelmham co. Suffolk, Saturday after St. John ante Portam
Latinam 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 May. |
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Writing of Margery daughter and heir of Ralph de Shymplyngford,
being a quitclaim with warranty to Sir John de Peyshale clerk and
Roger de Wolferston, their heirs and assigns, of the manor of Aston
co. Suffolk late of John de Shymplyngford. Dated Westminster,
Thursday after St. John ante Portam Latinam 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 May. |
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Writing of Richard Poure, son and heir of Thomas Poure, being
a quitclaim with warranty to Hugh Poure of Blechesdon, his heirs
and assigns, of the manor of Otyndon co. Oxford and all the lands,
rents and services in Seukeworth co. Berkes which were of the said
Thomas. Witnesses: John Golafre, Richard de Abberbury, John de
Nowers, John de Rothewell knights, Thomas de la Mare, Thomas de la
Poyle, Nicholas Baker of Middelton. Dated Otyndon, 4 May
50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 May. |
May 8.
Westminster. |
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to stay
their demand made by exchequer summons upon James le Botiller
earl of Ormond late justiciary of Ireland and Thomas de Baddeby
late treasurer of Ireland or either of them to account before the said
barons for the issues of search for mines of gold and silver in Ireland
arising since 1 May last, thereof discharging the said earl and Thomas;
as lately the king appointed them to make search as aforesaid and to
cause certain other things affecting such search to be done, as in his
letters contained, and on 1 May last discharged them of making
further search. |
March 29.
Westminster. |
Ralph de Crumwell knight to the chapter of St. Mary Lincoln.
Recognisance for 1,000l., to be levied, in default of payment, of his
lands and chattels in Lincolnshire. |
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Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by Richard de
Ravensere clerk, by the king's writ of dedimus potestatem which
is on the files for this year. |
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Membrane 7d. |
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Writing of Walter de Stratton, granting to Henry Despencer bishop
of Norwich, William de Ufford earl of Suffolk, Roger Boys knight,
Robert de Teye knight, John de Rookwode, Reynold de Eckles, Roger
de Wolferston, Robert de Asshfeld, Robert de Berneye, William Wynter
of Bernyngham Curszoun, William de Blyclyngg citizen of Norwich,
Richard Dautres and William March of Soterlee, their heirs and
assigns, during the life of Isabel daughter of William de Loudham
knight a nun of St. Katherine Flixton co. Suffolk, 16 marks of yearly
rent payable in the said house of Flixton at Midsummer, Michaelmas,
St. Andrew and Easter by even portions, to be taken of the said
Walter's manor of Kirketon by Everwarton and of all his lands in the
towns of Cokefeld, Alpheton and Shymplyng, all late of John de
Schymplyngford, with power to the grantees, their heirs, bailiffs and
assigns, to distrain for arrears; and for greater security he has put
them in seisin thereof by half a mark. Dated Southelmham co.
Suffolk, 13 May 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 May. |
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Writing of Roger de Wolferston, granting to Henry Dispencer bishop
of Norwich, William de Ufford earl of Suffolk, Roger Boys knight,
Robert de Teye knight, John de Rookwode, Reynold de Eckles,
Robert de Asshfeld, Robert de Berneye, William Wynter of Bernyngham Curszoun, William de Bliclyngg citizen of Norwich, Richard
Dautres and William March of Soterle, their heirs and assigns, during
the life of Isabel daughter of William de Loudham knight a nun of
St. Katherine Flixton, 8 marks of yearly rent payable in the said house
of Flixton at Midsummer, Michaelmas, St. Andrew and Easter by
even portions of all the grantor's lands in the towns of Todenham and
Westirfeld co. Suffolk which he lately had jointly with Robert de
Preston of Gippewich (now deceased) by gift and feoffment of the said
William de Loudham, and power to the grantees, their heirs, bailiffs
and assigns, to distrain for arrears; and for greater security he has
put them in seisin thereof by half a mark. Dated Southelmham
co. Suffolk, 13 May 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 May. |
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Writing of Margery daughter of Ralph de Shymplyngford, being
the confirmation for herself, her heirs and assigns and all future tenants
of the manor of Aston, of a writing of John de Pyshale clerk and
Roger de Wolferston (text follows, see above p. 354), dated Southelmham,
Saturday after St. John ante Portam Latinam 50 Edward III, granting
to Henry Dispencer bishop of Norwich and others during the life of
Isabel daughter of William de Loudham knight, a nun of Flixton,
16 marks of yearly rent to be taken of the said manor (as above).
Dated Southelmham, 13 May the same year. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 May. |
May 14.
Westminster. |
William de Galby parson of Eppeworth to John de Caumpeden
prebendary of Dunham upon Trent. Recognisance for 80l., to be
levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical
goods in Notynghamshire. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
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Writing of Warin de Insula knight, giving with warranty to Walter
Aubrey and to his assigns during his life a yearly rent of 40 marks
to be taken at Easter and Michaelmas by even portions of the manor
of Hordwelle co. Berkes and of a tenement called Fressheton situate
in Wiltsir; and in name of seisin the said Warin has delivered to the
said Walter one noble of gold, granting to him or his assigns power
to distrain for arrears during his life. Witnesses: Robert Symeon
knight, John Walden, William Haycroft, John Worth, Richard
Herberd. Dated 24 May 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment 26 May. |
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Indenture of defeasance of the rent granted by the foregoing writing,
whensoever Warin de Insula knight, his heirs or assigns or some other
in their name, shall pay to Walter Aubrey or his assigns 400 marks,
when the said writing shall be given up. Witnesses (as the last).
Dated 26 May 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Walter, 26 May. |
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Charter of Thomas Langeport of Bukynghamshire, giving with
warranty to Walter Topclyf, Edmund Tettesworth, and William
Qwaplade, their heirs and assigns, a fourth part of the manor of
Horton by Colbroke co. Bukyngham with the advowson of Horton
church, to present in their turn, and with meadows, feedings, pastures,
fisheries, rents, services of free tenants and neifs, escheats, heriots,
reliefs, wards, marriages, suits and all other appurtenances, which
fourth part descended to the said Thomas by inheritance after the
death of Ralph de Longetoft his uncle. Witnesses: William Molyns
knight, John Wyot, Walter Salle, William Osgat, John Drayton.
Dated Horton, 20 May 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 May. |
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Charter of Stephen Hichecok of Bolton chaplain, giving with
warranty to Robert de Bolton clerk, his heirs and assigns, the reversion
of a messuage and garden and one bovate of land in Bolton upon
Dyrne, now held for life by Juliana who was wife of Thomas Hichecok
with reversion to the said Stephen. Witnesses: Sir Thomas de Stanley
rector of Treton, William de Waddesley rector of Southotryngton,
Robert de Mundesder, William Faceby, Nicholas Allestre of Roderham.
Dated London, the feast of St. Matthias 1375. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 May this year. |
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Membrane 6d. |
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Writing of Richard Travers clerk rector of Blendeworth, brother
of Thomas Travers knight, being a quitclaim with warranty to Nicholas
Brembre citizen and merchant of London, Nicholas Heryng, Richard
Bethewater chaplain and Thomas Shardelowe, their heirs and assigns,
of the manors of Rowhull and Halghelee co. Kent which they had by
gift and feoffment of his said brother. Witnesses: John Philipot,
Thomas Cornewaleys, Henry Vanner, John Norffolk, William Bovile
clerk. Dated London, 12 May 50 Edward III. |
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Writing of Richard Travers clerk rector of Blendeworth, brother
of Thomas Travers knight, being a quitclaim to Nicholas Brembre
and John Michel citizens of London, their heirs and assigns, of the
reversion of the manor of Woxindon and 60 acres of land in Haryngeseye
co. Middlesex now held for life by Maud who was wife of Simon
Fraunceys by reason of her dower. Witnesses and date (as the last). |
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Writing of Richard Travers clerk rector of Blendeworth, brother of
Thomas Travers knight, being a quitclaim with warranty to John
Philipot citizen and merchant of London, Thomas Beere clerk and
Nicholas Glynde, their heirs and assigns, of the manors of Northalle
and Doune co. Middlesex late of Thomas Fraunceys and Alice his
wife. Witnesses: John Aubrey, Thomas Cornewaleys, Henry Vanner,
John Norfolk, William Boyvile clerk. Dated (as above). |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 13 May. |
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Writing of Giles de Sancto Johanne knight lord of Plumpton St. John
co. Northampton, being a quitclaim with warranty to John de Olneye
citizen and merchant of London, his heirs and assigns, of the manor
of Middelton Cheinduyt in the said county. Witnesses: Adam de
Bury mayor of London, John Aubrey and John Fifhide then sheriffs,
Nicholas Godeson, Simon atte Gate, Robert Plomer. Dated London,
3 May 48 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 May this year. |
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Writing of John Barlee of Wykes by Neuport co. Essex, being a bond
to John Basset of Great Chishulle and John son of John Basset of
Cristeshale in 100l. payable at Great Chishulle aforesaid on the
feast of the Purification next. Dated Great Chishulle, Thursday the
feast of St. Philip and St. James 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 May. |
May 15.
Westminster. |
John Brakell parson of Burgh co. Cantebrigge to William Power
and Richard Gates clerk. Recognisance for 10 marks payable by
instalments; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and
chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Cambridgeshire. |
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Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 40l. made by William
fitz Hugh goldsmith, John Molton 'skynner,' and John Miryman
'taillour' of London, appearing in person in chancery, for James
parson of St. Katherine Colman London, that he shall not do or
procure any bodily hurt or harm to Robert Braunford 'webster'
and William Hilderston of London, or burning of their houses. |
May 10.
Westminster. |
To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order at their peril to cause
proclamation to be made in the city and suburbs of London on the
king's behalf forbidding any armourer of that city or the suburb
hereafter until further order under pain of forfeiture thereof to
sell to any man of whatsoever estate or condition any armour secretly
or openly to be taken out of the realm; and order nevertheless without
delay to repair in person to the houses and shops of all and singular
such armourers and, if by searching they shall therein find any armour
sold for that purpose, to arrest and keep the same in safe custody
until before them security for which they will answer shall be found
and given that the same shall not be taken out of the realm contrary to
the proclamation under the aforesaid pain. By K. and C. |
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May 5.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Order, upon petition made on behalf
of Richard Johansone of Edstanton, by mainprise of Adam Fernham of
London, John Giffard of Bedfordshire, Richard Bescote and John
Gamel of Salop to set him free from Neugate gaol; as the said petition
shews that he is taken and there imprisoned to find security at the
suit of John Pontesbury of Wemme, averring that he threatened the
said John in life and limbs; and the said Adam and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of 20l. that
he shall do or procure no bodily hurt or harm to the said John. |
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Dec. 7.
Westminster. |
William Coursour of the king's chamber is sent to the abbot and
convent of Enesham, to take for life such maintenance in that house
as Richard Fauconer in his life time or any other had at the king's
command or the command of his forefathers. |
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Vacated, because upon the Close Roll of the 49th year. |
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1376. |
May 19.
Westminster. |
Richard de Carlton of Bedfordshire to Henry de Codyngton parson
of Botelesford. Recognisance for 30l. payable by instalments; to be
levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Bedfordshire. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
May 15.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of William Pagrave,
John Marchal, John Rokel and John Querstede of Norffolk to stay the
execution of the king's late writ ordering the sheriffs to cause Thomas
Scogan to come before them, and to compel him to find mainpernors
who, under a pain to be by the sheriffs laid upon them for which the
sheriffs would answer, would mainpern him that he should do or
procure no hurt or harm to William parson of Reyngham, Giles
Armourer and William Quelter, and if he should refuse, to commit
him to Neugate gaol there to be kept in safe custody until he would
willingly so do; as that writ issued at the prayer of the said parson,
Giles and William Quelter, averring that the said Thomas threatened
them in their bodies; but the said William Pagrave and the others,
appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of
40l. that he shall do or procure no bodily hurt or harm to the
complainants. |
May 22.
Westminster. |
William Croyser knight to Alice Perreres. Recognisance for 200l.,
to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in Surrey. |
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Indenture of defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon condition
that Elizabeth who was wife of Edward de Kendale knight, if she be sole,
shall when of age make to Alice Perriers within forty days when required
a release of her right by reason of dower in the manor of Hychene co.
Hertford, or any other tenant thereof when required, and shall be ready
to enroll such release in chancery, or that if she be couverte her husband
and she shall by fine to be levied in the king's court before the justices
of the Common Bench make a release of all her right therein by reason
of her said dower. Dated London, 23 May 50 Edward III. French. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Alice, 25 May. |
May 14.
Westminster. |
Henry de Sale to Thomas de Thelwall clerk. Recognisance for
13s. 4d., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Lancashire. |
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Defeasance thereof, upon condition that the said Henry pay to the
said Thomas 6s. 8d. at the quinzaine of Trinity next. |
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Membrane 5d. |
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Writing of John Sywardeby knight, being a quitclaim with warranty
to William de Potton clerk and William Bateman, their heirs and
assigns and the assigns of their assigns, of the manor of Harleton
and all other lands, rents and services of the said John in that town, and
gift with like warranty of the advowson of Harleton church. Witnesses:
Roger Scales, Hugh la Zouche, John de Burgh, John Colville, John
Gernoun, John Dengayne knights, Roger Herlaston, Henry Englissh,
John Sibille, Thomas Sewale, William Castelacre, John Flambard.
Dated the Sunday after Easter 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 May. |
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Writing of Alice sometime wife of William de Islep, being a quitclaim
to John Holt and Alice his wife, the heirs and assigns of the said John,
of all lands, rents, reversions and services of free men and neifs in the
towns of Islep, Lufwyk, Aldewyncle, Grafton by Craneford and
Wodeford, as well those which were sometime of the said William
and Milicent de Islep as those which the said William and Milicent ever
had in the towns aforesaid. Witnesses: William de Thorp, William
de Bernak knights, Robert de Isham, John Carnell', William Thirnyng,
John de Bretton, Robert Bray. Dated Islep, 28 March 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment at Walmesford, Monday in the fifth
week of Lent before John Cavendissh, by virtue of the king's writ of
dedimus potestatem which is on the files for this year. |
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Charter of Stephen Derby, son and heir of Hugh Derby of Stanstede
Mountfichet, giving with warranty to Sir Philip Cauele of Melreth
clerk, John Gentyng of Melreth and Sir Richard vicar of Stortford,
their heirs and assigns, all his lands, rents and services in the town of
Stanstede aforesaid, Bilchangre, Farnham and Storteford cos. Essex
and Hertford. Witnesses: John Bataille, Walter Arderne, Ralph
Josselene, Bartholomew Kere, Nicholas atte Chaunbre, John Prentiz,
Robert Kere. Dated Stortford, Thursday the feast of the Ascension
50 Edward III. |
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Writing of Stephen Derby, son and heir of Hugh Derby of Stanstede
Mountfichet, being a letter of attorney appointing John Prentys
of Storteford and Nicholas Andrew to deliver to Sir Philip Cauele of
Melreth clerk, John Gentyng of Melreth and Sir Richard vicar of
Stortford seisin of all the said Stephen's lands in Stanstede Mountfichet,
Bilchangre, Farnham and Storteford according to his charter of feoffment. Dated (as the last). |
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Writing of Stephen Derby, son and heir of Hugh Derby of Stanstede
Mounfichet, being a quitclaim with warranty to Sir Philip Cauele of
Melreth clerk, John Gentyng of Melreth and Sir Richard vicar of Storteford, their heirs and assigns, of all the lands, rents and services in the
towns of Stanstede Mountfichet, Bilchangre, Farnham and Storteford cos. Essex and Hertford which the said Stephen lately had by
inheritance after the decease of his said father and of John Derby his
brother. Witnesses: John Bataille etc. (as above). Dated Storteford,
Friday the morrow of the Ascension 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and
writings in the chancery at Westminster, 24 May. |
May 24.
Westminster. |
John Joustere of Midlyngton to John Woderoue clerk. Recognisance
for 40s., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels
in Oxfordshire. |
May 25.
Westminster. |
William Botreaux knight to Edmund de Hyndon. Recognisance
for 160l., to be levied etc. in Somerset. |
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Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by William Methewold one of the
said Edmund's executors. |
May 27.
Westminster. |
John Holt, William de Burgh, John de Heton parson of Benyfeld,
Thomas de Pynchebek and Thomas Sutton to Robert de Swynburne
knight and Robert Teye knight. Recognisance for 600l., to be levied
etc. in Lincolnshire. |
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Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Robert de Swynburne. |
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Charter of Robert de Swynburne, Robert Teye knights and John de
Rokewode, being a demise and feoffment to Alice wife of Ralph Basset
of Sapcote knight, John Holt, William Burgh, John Sharp parson
of Somerby, John de Heton parson of Benyfeld, Thomas de Pynchebek,
Thomas de Merdeley, Robert Rede parson of Broughton Asteley, John
Ingham of Corby and John de Grenhille parson of Staunton by Sapcote,
their heirs and assigns, of a moiety of the great park of Bytham
which the grantors had by gift and feoffment of John Gernoun knight.
Witnesses: Andrew Luterell, William Busshe, John Paynell of Botheby
knights, Geoffrey de Brunne, John Cotom of Shotelthorp. Dated
Monday the feast of St. Augustine Apostle of the English 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 May. |
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Writing of Guy de Rouclif clerk, being a quitclaim to Lawrence son
of Robert Hauberk of the manors of Stapelford, Saxeby and Berew,
the services of free tenants and neifs with their suits and all that goes
with them, and all other commodities and easements thereto belonging.
Dated Stapelford, 26 May 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 June. |
May 30.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Cornwall. Order of the king's favour by mainprise of Peter Erysy, Alan Sennift, Henry Maynard and John Botriaus
of Cornwall to stay the publication of the exigents or of outlawry
against John Trevarthian and John his son otherwise called John
Trevarthian the younger, bringing this writ before the king; as the
said John and his son have shewn the king that, being indicted for
certain felonies and trespasses before Richard Sergeaux and his fellows
guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and terminer in Cornwall,
they are put in exigents in Cornwall to be outlawed for that they came
not before those justices to answer thereupon, and are like to be
outlawed as they aver, praying a stay inasmuch as the indictment
is at the king's command sent before him in chancery, and they are
ready to answer when and where the king shall please, and to stand to
right in all things; and the said Peter and the others, appearing in person
in chancery, have mainperned body for body and under a pain of
20l. to have them before the king in the octaves of Trinity. |
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The like to the same sheriff in favour of Alan Sennift and Henry
Maynard, by mainprise of John Trevarthian, Peter Erysy, John
Trevarthian the younger and John Botriaus. |
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Membrane 4d. |
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Writing of Thomas de Roos knight lord of Hamelak, being a quitclaim
with warranty to Thomas Hungerford, his heirs and assigns, of the
manor of Heghtredebury called Estcourt and all other the lands in
the hundred of Heghtredebury which the said Thomas de Hungerford
and Eleanor his wife (now deceased) had for life by grant and demise
of the mother of the said Thomas de Roos confirmed by him, and
whereof Thomas Hungerford is now seised by virtue of a grant and
demise lately made by the said Thomas de Roos to him and the said
Eleanor. Witnesses: John de la Mare, Ralph Cheyne, Humphrey
Stafford, Peter Eskydemour knights, Michael Skillyng, Nicholas
Bonham, Roger Stourton. Dated Heghtredeburye Estcourt, 26 May
50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 May. |
May 27.
Westminster. |
Thomas Hungerford knight to Thomas de Roos of Hamelak.
Recognisance for 300l., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands
and chattels in Wiltesir. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
May 29.
Westminster. |
Edward de Sancto Johanne knight of Sussex to Thomas Fraunceys
parson of Middlewich, Henry de Coton parson of Aston upon Trent
and Hugh son of David de Malpas. Recognisance for 260 marks, to
be levied etc. in Sussex. |
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Walter Romesy knight to John Bays. Recognisance for
14l. 13s. 4d., to be levied etc. in Somerset. |
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Writing of Thomas Trillowe, being a quitclaim to William Walworth,
Agnes who was wife of Adam Fraunceis, Simon de Mordon, William
Haldene, John Aubrey, Nicholas Brembre, John Philipot, John
Fifhide, John Ussher and William Whetelee of 4 acres of land in the
field of Eye which he had by gift and feoffment of John Trygg and
William Turk citizens and fishmongers of London. Witnesses:
William Hulle, Andrew Tetteworth, William Brenge, William But,
Thomas atte Rithe. Dated Eye, 28 May 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 May. |
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Writing of Guy de Rouclyf clerk, giving to Lawrence son of Robert
Hauberk, his heirs and assigns, the reversion of all lands in Scaldeford
now held for life by Agnes mother of the said Lawrence of her said son's
heritage; and covenant by the said Lawrence that the said Guy shall
not be bound to warranty of the said reversion or any parcel thereof.
Dated Stapelford, 26 May 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Guy, 3 June. |
May 16.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Essex. Order to stay until further order the taking
of the body of John Dirland chaplain; as he is indicted for certain
felonies before the sheriff in the sheriff's turn lately holden at Chelmesford, and at another time before the king's bailiffs of Great Waltham
at a view of frankpledge there lately holden, which indictments are
before the king in chancery, and he is ready at the king's command to
answer thereupon when and where the king shall please, and to stand
to right in all things. |
June 5.
Westminster. |
Walter de Romeseye knight to Michael de Ravendale clerk.
Recognisance for 40s., to be levied, in default of payment, of his
lands and chattels in Worcestershire. |
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Note that this recognisance was made in duplicate for the chamberlain's fee and for no other cause. |
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Cancelled on payment. |
May 22.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Suthampton. Order by mainprise of Michael
Skyllyng and John his son and of William de Norton of the county of
Suthampton to stay altogether the further execution of the king's late
writ ordering the sheriff to cause John Hanewell chaplain and John
Mery to come before him, and to compel them to find mainpernors
who, under a pain to be by the sheriff laid upon them for which the
sheriff would answer, would mainpern the said John and John that
they should do or procure no bodily hurt or harm to the prior of the
order of friars preachers Winchester or any of that convent or to their
houses by burning, and if they should refuse, to commit them to the
nearest prison there to be kept in safe custody until they would
willingly so do; as that writ issued at the petition of the said prior
and the brethren, averring that the said John and John threatened
them in life and limbs and to burn their houses; but the said Michael
and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned as
aforesaid under a pain of 20l. |
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Writing of Richard Butiller the elder, being a general release to
John de Skerton of Lancastre of all personal actions for debt, account,
covenant, trespass and contract whatsoever to this date. Witnesses:
John Buttiller and James de Pykryng knights, Ralph de Ipre,
Peter de Bolleroun, Robert de Plesyngton. Dated Lancastre, 4 May
50 Edward III. |
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Writing of Richard Butiller the elder, being a like release to William
de Horneby parson of St. Michael upon Wyre. Witnesses and date
(as the last). |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 11 June. |
June 8.
Westminster. |
To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Thomas Gentils,
George Caserelye, Peter de Mate, Leonard de Papalasayne, Negronus
Corso, Julian Stravena, John de Sene, Anthony Sentrego and John
Gatus of Genoa (Janua) to set free Lumbardus Corse one of the
king's arbalesters from Neugate prison, if detained for the cause
hereinafter mentioned and for none other; as lately the king ordered
the sheriffs to certify in chancery under their seals the cause wherefore
he was taken and there imprisoned, and they certified that it is by
order of Robert de Assheton the treasurer by information of John
Asshewelle the king's serjeant at arms, for that before the treasurer he
openly threatened the king's arbalester called Bonseignour in life and
limbs; and the said Thomas and the others, appearing in person in
chancery, have mainperned for the prisoner under a pain of 100s.
to be levied to the king's use in case he shall do or procure bodily
hurt or harm to the said Bonseignour. |
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Membrane 3d. |
May 20.
Westminster. |
To the sheriff of Essex. Order by mainprise of Roger de Gresleye
of Leycestershire, Thomas Cobham of Essex, William Sauvage of
Yorkshire and William Rikylle of London to stay the further execution
of the king's late writ ordering the sheriff to cause Walter Southous
to come before him, and to compel him to find mainpernors who, under
a pain to be by the sheriff laid upon them for which the sheriff would
answer, would mainpern the said Walter that he should do or procure
no hurt or harm to Roger Parker of Brendewode, and if he should
refuse, to commit him to the nearest gaol, there to be kept in safe
custody until he would willingly so do; as that writ issued upon the
petition of Roger Parker, averring that the said Walter threatened
him in his body, but the said Roger de Gresleye and the others, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned under a pain of 20l. that
he shall do or procure no bodily hurt or harm to the complainant. |
May 27.
Westminster. |
Roger Chippes yeoman usher of the king's wardrobe, at the petition
of Richard Vigurous who at the king's command possesses a set
maintenance for life in the priory of St. Andrew Norhampton, is sent
to the prior and convent of that priory to have that maintenance for
his life. By p.s. [30995.] |
May 31.
Westminster. |
William Wakeleyn to John Charleton and Thomas Charleton.
Recognisance for 20 marks, to be levied, in default of payment, of
his lands and chattels in Middlesex. |
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Indenture of defeasance of a recognisance for 1,000l. made in chancery
by Lawrence Hauberk to Guy de Rouclif, Thomas de Caterton, Hugh
de Westwyk and Hugh de Midelton, upon condition that the said
Lawrence and the others shall not be impleaded by the said Lawrence
or any other in his name concerning their lands in Stapelford, Saxeby
and Berew and the reversion of Scaldeford cos. Leycestre and Roteland
or deraigned of their possession thereof, or otherwise hindered from
taking the profits of the same. Dated London, 6 July 48 Edward III.
French. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Lawrence and Guy,
3 June this year. |
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Writing of Guy de Rouclyf and Hugh de Westwyk clerks, being a
general release to Lawrence son of Robert Hauberk of all actions for
debt, account, recognisance or contract to this date. Dated Westminster, 30 May 50 Edward III. |
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Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Guy, 3 June. |
