Close Rolls, Edward III: February 1332

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 2, 1330-1333. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1898.

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'Close Rolls, Edward III: February 1332', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 2, 1330-1333, (London, 1898) pp. 531-538. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw3/vol2/pp531-538 [accessed 19 April 2024]

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February 1332

Feb. 3.
Waltham Holy Cross.
John son of John de Fienles of Abbot's Waltham acknowledges that he owes to Thomas Blaunfront, knight, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Berks.
William de Felton acknowledges that he owes to Margaret, countess of Kent, 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
Feb. 7.
Waltham.
William de Boys of Petersham acknowledges that he owes to William de Keythorp 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Dorset.
Feb. 2.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Worcester. William de Walkynton, tenant of part of the lands that belonged to John de Dusford, asserts that he ought to be discharged by certain evidences of 20 marks in which John made fine with the late king by reason of certain trespasses whereof he was indicted before Hervey de Staunton and his fellows, the late king's justices to enquire concerning divers trespasses in co. Worcester, which are exacted from him by summons of the exchequer: the king therefore orders the sheriff to take security from William to answer to the king for the said 20 marks at the quinzaine of Easter next, unless he can then shew that he ought to be discharged thereof, and to cause the exaction thereof to be superseded in the meantime.
Feb. 6.
Waltham.
To Antony de Lucy, justiciary of Ireland. Order to take information with the chancellor and treasurer and with others of the king's council of those parts, and to certify the king as speedily as possible of the victuals, as well corn as wine, and of the number of quarters of each sort of corn, and the number of tuns of wine that the king can have in those parts on his arrival there, as it was agreed in the last parliament at Westminster by the prelates and proceres of the realm that the king ought to go to Ireland for the reformation of the estate of that land, and for the repulse of the Irish rebels, and he has ordained his passage thither at St. Peter ad Vincula next. [Fœdera.] By K.
Feb. 9.
Waltham.
William de Pollyngfold of Iwhurst acknowledges that he owes to William Husse of Mikelham 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Surrey.
The abbot of Vaudey acknowledges, for himself and his convent, that he owes to Asselinus Simonet, merchant of Luca, and to Bindus Gile of Florence 122l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Lincoln.—Master Robert de Stratford received the acknowledgment.
Cancelled on payment.
Jan. 28.
Westminster.
To William de Clynton 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 John de Mere, who is about to set out by the king's licence on a pilgrimage (peregre) to Santiago, to cross from that port to those parts with his men and servants, horses and equipments. By K.
To the same. Like order in favour of Thomas de Hastang. By p.s.
Feb. 12.
Hertford.
John son of Ralph Bygot, lord (dominus) of Stocton, acknowledges that he owes to John Bygot, lord of Setrington, 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
John de la Chaumbre of London, 'cornmonger,' acknowledges that he owes to Simon de Reynham 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
John Petit, the younger, of Bregge acknowledges that he owes to William atte Berton 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
Thomas de Harwold, citizen and pepperer of London, puts in his place John de Heroun to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 240l. made to him in chancery by Arnald de Duro Forti, knight, and William de Saveniaco, parson of St. Martin's church, Wynterbourne, in the diocese of Salisbury.
Membrane 38d.
Jan. 25.
Westminster.
Jordan Bisshop acknowledges that he owes to William fiz Waryn, 'le cosyn,' knight, 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Gloucester.
John de Brumpton, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Master Elias de Sancto Albano 24l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Berks.
Ralph Champeneys of Shelwe acknowledges that he owes to Master Hugh de Ware 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
Cancelled on payment.
Stephen de Asshewy, knight, acknowledges that he owes to William de Derby, tailor, of London, 30l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
John de Pomeriis, prior of Andevere, and Master Peter de Galliciano, parson of Hornecastre church, diocese of Lincoln, acknowledge that they owe to Bartholomew Richo, merchant of Chieri (Kerio), 50l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Southampton.
John de Pomeriis, prior of Andevere, Master Peter de Galliciano, parson of Hornecastre church, and Master William de Savygnaco, parson of the church of Wynterburn St. Martin's, diocese of Salisbury, acknowledge that they owe to Asselinus Simonetti, merchant of Luca, and to Bindus Gile of Florence 113l. 6s. 8d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Southampton.
Thomas de la Haye acknowledges that he owes to John de Peyto 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.
Cancelled on payment.
John Hardheved of Baketon and William le Longe of Gyslingham acknowledge that they owe to John de Eltham, earl of Cornwall, 25 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Suffolk.
John de Boun of Midhurst acknowledges that he owes to John de Eyston 35l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Sussex.
Isabella, late the wife of John de Hastyngges, Walter de Escoce, Roger Normaund, and John de Tyryngham acknowledge that they owe to Thomas de Berkle, lord of Berkle, 200 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Gloucester.—Michael de Wath received the acknowledgment.
Enrolment of indenture between the preceding parties whereby Thomas de Berkle grants that the aforesaid recognisance shall be cancelled upon payment of 100 marks. Dated at Westminster, on Sunday, 26 January, 6 Edward III. French.
Memorandum, that the said Thomas, Isabella, Walter, Roger, and John came into chancery at Westminster, on the said day, and acknowledged the preceding deed.
Jan. 26.
Westminster.
John de Peyto, the younger, acknowledges that he owes to Robert Storm, fishmonger of London, 60l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Warwick.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Cancelled on payment.
Jan. 26.
Westminster.
William de Roos of Hamelak acknowledges that he owes to Edward de Bohun, knight, 4000l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. York and Lincoln.—The chancellor received the acknowledgment.
Cancelled on payment.
Enrolment of indenture between the preceding parties, whereby Edward agrees to marry Margaret, daughter of the said William, and to enfeoff her for her life of the manors of Upavene and Sende, co. Wilts, or of 200 marks of land at a good extent, and to purchase the king's charter of permission to do so, and William grants that Margaret shall live (demoere) at his costs for a year after the marriage, and Edward agrees to cancel the preceding recognisance upon payment of 2000l., and grants that if he fail to marry Margaret through his own fault, and do not enfeoff her as above, the aforesaid recognisance shall be annulled. Dated at Westminster, 27 January, 6 Edward III. French.
Memorandum, that William and Edward came into chancery at Westminster, on 27 January, and acknowledged the preceding indenture.
Enrolment of release by William de la Cressovere of Morton to Benedict de Normanton of all his right in the lands that Lecia Blont of Morton holds in bondage of Benedict in Morton of the feoffment of John de la Cressovere, William's father, saving the foreign services due to the king and the other lords of the fee. Witnesses: Sir Thomas de Sibthorp; Andrew le Botiler; Roger de Dopham; John de Hardyngham; John de Shirburne. Dated at London, 14 February, 6 Edward III.
Memorandum, that William came into chancery at Westminster, on 18 February, and acknowledged the preceding deed.
Jan. 27.
Westminster.
John de Brocas acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Bradestan, knight, 60l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Berks.
William Davy, parson of the church of Overton-under-Arden, acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Whitewell 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Warwick.
Cancelled on payment.
Thomas, abbot of Welhou near Grymesby, puts in his place William de Welyngoure and William Bray to defend the execution of a recognisance for 140 marks made by him in the late king's chancery to John de Yerdeburgh, against Matilda, late the wife of the said John, and Robert de Yerdeburgh, a minor, executors of John's will.
Richard Gohyer and Robert Baldet acknowledge that they owe to William le fitz Waryn, 'le cosyn,' 60l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Wilts.
Jan. 29.
Westminster.
Thomas Wake of Bliseworth acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Tauntoun, clerk, 90l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
Robert de Grendon, son of Ralph de Grendon, acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Perers, knight, 300l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Warwick.
Robert le Maisteressone of Ware acknowledges that he owes to John de Mongomery 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Hertford.
Matthew Broun puts in his place Robert de Sudbury and John Alisaundre of Lincoln to defend the execution of a recognisance for 24l. 7s. 2d. made by him in chancery to Ebulo Lestraunge.
Jan. 30.
Waltham.
Master Walter Broun, sub-dean of St. Andrew's church, Wells, acknowledges that he owes to the abbot of Glastonbury 300l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Somerset.
John de Dunstaple and William de Dunstaple, his brother, acknowledge that they owe to John de Combe of Swanescomp, co. Kent, 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Bedford.
Joan, late the wife of Richard Talebot, of Richard's Castle, and Geoffrey de Cornubia, knight, acknowledge that they owe to John de Paston, citizen of London, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Hereford.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged before Thomas de Evesham, clerk.
John son of William de Combe of Swanescomp, acknowledges that he owes to John de Dunstaple and William de Dunstaple, his brother, 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
John de Stonford acknowledges that he owes to Margaret, late the wife of Nicholas de Moeles, 105 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Devon.
John de Monte Gomeri puts in his place Nicholas de Salopia and Roger de Clune to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 200l. made to him in chancery by Thomas de Hamme.
Feb. 3.
Waltham.
William de Grendon, parson of Babworth church, diocese of York, acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Saundeby, knight, 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Nottingham.
Hugh de Bradeford puts in his place Thomas de Clif to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 103s. 4d. made to him in the late king's chancery by John son of Geoffrey de Stokbrig.
Membrane 37d.
Robert de Craunford, executor of the will of Walter de Burncestre clerk, puts in his place William de Emeldon, clerk, to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 32 marks made to him in the late king's chancery by John son of Thomas Golafre.
Jan. 31.
Waltham.
Ralph Falythewelle of Ivyngho acknowledges that he owes to Master Robert de Stretford, clerk, 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.
Cancelled on payment.
Brother Richard, abbot of Coumbe, acknowledges that he owes to John de Pulteneye, citizen of London, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Warwick.
John Michel of Trendryng and Henry de Coulond put in their place John Parles and Henry de Totham to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 60l. made to them in chancery by Richard de Ryvers, knight.
Robert Osbern of Tatyngton puts in his place Roger de Bedefeld and David de Wolloure, clerk, to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 100s. made to him in chancery by John atte Brigge of Laxfeld.
Thomas de Benton, one of the executors of the will of John de Okham, puts in his place John de Raygate to defend the execution of a recognisance for 24 marks made by him in chancery to John de Wodeford, prebendary of Chalk.
Ebulo Lestraunge puts in his place Richard de Bolyngbrok and Thomas de Clif to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 24l. 7s. 2d. made to him in chancery by Matthew Broun.
Feb. 2.
Waltham.
John le Latimer, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Turbervill of Bere 200 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Dorset.
Feb. 1.
Waltham.
William la Zousch de Mortimer, Roger de Mortimer of Richard's Castle, Robert de Cheddeworth, Walter de Norfeld, parson of Flamstede church, and Thomas de Castro Godrici, parson of Merlauwe church, acknowledge that they owe to John de Oxonia and Richard de Rothyng, citizens and vintners of London, 1000l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Worcester.
The same persons acknowledge that they owe to Anthony Citeron and Nicholas de Salvo, citizens of London, 1000 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Worcester.
Jan. 30.
Westminster.
William la Zousch de Mortimer acknowledges that he owes to Roger de Mortimer of Richard's Castle, Robert de Cheddeworth, Walter de Norfeld, and Thomas de Castro Godrici 2000l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Worcester.
Feb. 1.
Waltham Holy Cross.
William la Zousch de Mortimer and Roger de Mortimer of Richard's Castle acknowledge that they owe to Anthony Cyteron and Nicholas de Salve (sic), citizens of London, 2000l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Worcester.
Feb. 4.
Hertford.
Robert de Wyvill, bishop of Salisbury, Thomas de Lineden, parson of Peykirke church, John de Wadenho, parson of St. Helen's church, Thedelthorp, diocese of Lincoln, and William de Asshton, sub-dean of Salisbury, acknowledge that they owe to Reyner Perini and Henry Accursi and their fellows, merchants of the society of the Peruzzi of Florence, 570l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands, chattels and ecclesiastical goods in cos. Wilts and Lincoln.
Cancelled on payment.
Robert, bishop of Salisbury, acknowledges that he owes to Antony Bache and Thomas de Coronari 811l. 6s. 8d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands, chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Wilts.
Cancelled on payment.
John Chaumberleyn, knight, acknowledges that he owes to the bishop of Norwich 200 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. York and Lincoln.
Cancelled on payment.
Feb. 6.
Waltham.
To Reymund Cornely. The king understands Reymund's letters sent to him by Reymund's clerk, the bearer of the presents, and signifies to him that he has ordered the constable of Bordeaux to pay to Reymund, or his proctor or attorney, the arrears of the pension that Reymund receives from the king yearly, and to pay the pension at the usual terms henceforth, out of the issues of the duchy [of Aquitaine].
Feb. 9.
Waltham.
John de Hegham of Northampton acknowledges that he owes to Robert le Bret 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
Feb. 11.
Waltham.
Andrew de Tothale, parson of Kyngham church, acknowledges that he owes to William de Langeford, clerk, 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Oxford.
Richard Abbot (abbas), of Oudeby, acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Sadyngton 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Leicester.
John le Walsh of Pagenhull puts in his place Thomas de Grove, clerk, to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 10l. made to him in the late king's chancery by Henry le Fermer of Pagenhull.
Feb. 13.
Hertford.
Richard de Chateloun acknowledges that he owes to Edmund de Ayete 100s.: to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.
Roger le Sauvage and Arnald his brother acknowledge that they owe to Bartholomew de Sancto Leodegario 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Kent.
Andrew Botiller of Hokerton and Agnes his wife acknowledge that they owe to William, bishop of Norwich, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Nottingham.
Jan. 28.
Westminster.
To Thomas, earl of Norfolk, and marshal of England. Order to be with the king with as much power as possible at the feast of St. Peter ad Vincula next, at the place where the king may decide to embark, prepared to set out with the king on his expedition to Ireland. By K.
[Fœdera.]
The like to Ralph, count of Eu, and twenty-one others. [Ibid.]
To Joan, late the wife of Roger de Mortuo Mari. Order to send men-atarms at the said time and place, to set out with the king as above, for the recovery of her lands from the rebels. [Ibid.]
The like to the following:
Elizabeth de Burgo.
The countess of Pembroke.
Margaret, late the wife of Bartholomew de Baddelesmere. [Ibid.]
Enrolment of grant by John de Kenghowe, rector of Ledenham church, to Sir Thomas de Sibethorp, rector of Bekyngham church, of 5 selions of land in Ledenham, whereof 4 lie in the east field of Ledenham, to wit one under the hill near the cultura of John de Bliton on the north, abutting on Peresik on the east, and on Le Tounfurlangesty on the west, the second and third selions lie together on the heath between the land of the church on the north and Le Wodegate on the south, abutting on the headland formerly belonging to Peter Fraunceys on the east, and on Le Wodegate on the west, and the fourth selion lies in the same furlong between the land of Hugh Makerel on the north, and the land of Robert son of Stephen on the south, abutting on the headland formerly belonging to Peter Fraunceys on the east, and on Le Piscidenar' on the west, and the fifth selion lies in the west field of the said town under the hill of Fulbeck, between the land of Brian de Herdeby on the west, and the land formerly belonging to Silvester Tyes on the east, abutting on the boundary (divisam) of Brayland on the south. Witnesses: John de Bliton; Nicholas de Foston; Geoffrey Breton: Hugh Makerel; John de Haldyngham; William son of John de Brayland; John Alastre, clerk.
Memorandum, that John de Kenghowe came into chancery at Westminster, on 12 February, and acknowledged the preceding deed.
Enrolment of release by John, son and heir of John de la Penne, knight, to Adam son of Thomas Wace of Agmodesham of his right in the lands, woods, meadows, rents, services, etc., that Adam has by his gift and feoffment in the town of Wycombe, which lands, etc., John formerly had of the gift and feoffment of William de Asshewelle. Witnesses: Bartholomew Galyan, John Ballard, Walter Wace, Robert Cuppyng, Simon son of John le Mareshal of Messenden. Dated at La Penne, on Sunday after the Conception, 5 Edward III.
Memorandum, that John son of John came into chancery at Westminster, on 14 February, and acknowledged the preceding deed.
Membrane 36d.
Jan. 27.
Westminster.
To the archbishop of Canterbury. Summons to attend a parliament at Westminster on Monday after the feast of St. Gregory the Pope, when the king has ordained to hold a parliament, as Philip, king of France, and other Catholic kings and princes have ordained a journey to the Holy Land to recover the Lord's inheritance from the hands of the enemies of the cross, and the king has undertaken to do the like; in order to give his counsel with the other prelates, magnates, and proceres of the realm concerning the journey and other matters touching the king and the realm. The king does not intend to admit any proctors or excusers for the archbishop. He is ordered to summon the prior of Christchurch, Canterbury, and the archdeacons of his diocese to be present at the said day and place, and the chapter of the said church and the clergy of his diocese to attend by proctors. By K.
[Rep. Dignity of Peer, iv. 408.]
The like to the archbishop of York and to nineteen bishops. [Ibid.]
To the abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury. Summons to attend the aforesaid parliament. [Ibid.]
The like to twenty-seven abbots, two priors, and the prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England. [Ibid.]
The like to twenty-three other abbots, four priors, and the master of the order of Sempyngham, who were not usually summoned to other parliaments. [Ibid.]
To Thomas, earl of Norfolk and marshal of England. Summons to attend the aforesaid parliament. [Ibid.]
The like to ten other earls and sixty-seven others. [Ibid.]
To the sheriff of York. Order to cause two knights of the shire, two citizens from every city, and two burgesses from every borough of that county to be chosen to attend the aforesaid parliament. [Ibid.]
The like to all the sheriffs of England. [Ibid.]
To William de Clynton, constable of Dover castle, and warden of the Cinque Ports, or to him who supplies his place. Order to cause two barons to be elected from each of the said ports to attend the aforesaid parliament. [Ibid.]
To Geoffrey le Scrop, chief justice. Order to attend the aforesaid parliament to treat with others of the king's council. [Ibid.]
The like to nine others. [Ibid.]
Jan. 28.
Westminster.
To the archbishop of Canterbury. Order to warn the priors and deans of cathedral churches and the archdeacons of his province to be present in person at the said parliament, and the chapters of cathedral churches and the clergy of each diocese of his province to attend by two proctors respectively, as the king, who has ordered each bishop to make the like warning in his diocese, does not wish the aforesaid affairs to be delayed for lack of such warning. [Ibid.]
The like to W. archbishop of York. [Ibid.]
Feb. 6.
Waltham.
To the sheriffs of London. Order to cause Master Robert de Gravesende to be released from Neugate gaol, where he is imprisoned for the arrears of an account that Robert de Wodhous alleged to be due to him for the time when he was receiver of Robert's moneys, as Robert de Gravesende has shewn the king that the auditors of the said account deputed by Robert de Wodehous unduly aggrieve him, charging him with receipts that he has not received and not allowing him his expenses and payments, and he has found John Van of London, John Russel of London, William de Theford of co. Norfolk and Henry de Merton of co. Middlesex, to be mainpernors in chancery to have him before the treasurer and barons of the exchequer in fifteen days from Easter day to render his account to Robert de Wodhous, according to the form of the statute provided in this behalf. They are ordered to warn Robert de Wodhous to be then present with the rolls and tallies by which Robert de Gravesende rendered his account, to do and receive what is lawful in accordance with the said statute.
Feb. 12.
Waltham.
Margaret, late the wife of William de Basyng', and Henry de Cotestone acknowledge that they owe to Robert de Pulesden 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Surrey.
Feb. 14.
Hertford.
William de Cheny acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Sharstede 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
Cancelled on payment.
Robert de Sharstede acknowledges that he owes to William de Cheny 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
Hugh de Boungeye, citizen of London, acknowledges that he owes to Brian de Pampesworth, parson of Great Houghton church, 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Middlesex.
John de Pomeriis, prior of Andere, and Master Peter de Galiciano, parson of Horncastre church, diocese of Lincoln, acknowledge that they owe to Bartholomew Richo, merchant of Chieri (Kerio), 81l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Southampton.
John de Merington, William de Gatesby, Henry de Sydinhale, and Richard de Kirkeby acknowledge that they owe to Thomas de Keteringham 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Warwick.
Cancelled on payment.
John son of Robert de Roos acknowledges that he owes to John de Luco 60l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Hertford.
Feb. 15.
Waltham.
Margaret de Daventre acknowledges that she owes to Richard de Hundelby 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of her lands and chattels in co. Lincoln.
Membrane 35d.
Feb. 15.
Hertford.
John Walewyn, knight, acknowledges that he owes to John de Mockyng, citizen and fishmonger of London, 60l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Cambridge.
Feb. 14.
Hertford.
Thomas de London, parson of the church of Meriet, diocese of Bath and Wells, acknowledges that he owes to Bernardinus Dyni and Peter Bernardini, merchants of Florence, 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Southampton.
Feb. 15.
Hertford.
Edward de Kendale, son of Robert de Kendale, acknowledges that he owes to William de Langeford, clerk, 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Bedford.
Feb. 17.
Waltham.
William de Saperton acknowledges that he owes to William de Staunton, knight, 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
David de Strabolgi, earl of Athole, acknowledges that he owes to John de Pulteneye, citizen of London, 120l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Norfolk.
Feb. 18.
Waltham.
William de Cressovere of Morton acknowledges that he owes to Benedict de Normanton 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Nottingham.
John Skanyn of Grantham acknowledges that he owes to Walter le Taverner of Newerk 50l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Lincoln.
Nicholas de Marreys, parson of Runton church, acknowledges that he owes to William de Rodinton of Leicester 14l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Norfolk.
Robert de Algate, citizen and potter (ollarius) of London, acknowledges that he owes to Roger Fraunceys of Rustiton 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
The prior of St. Mary's, Suthwerk, acknowledges, for himself and convent, that he owes to Asselin Simonetti, merchant of Luca, and to Bindus Gile of Florence 261l. 14s. 0d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Surrey.
Feb. 13.
Hertford.
To William de Clynton, constable of Dover castle and warden of the Cinque Ports, or to him who supplies his place in the port of Dover. Order to allow Henry de Sherfkyn of Cologne (Coloyn), who is going to parts beyond the sea, to cross from that port without impediment, with his horses and equipment.
Enrolment of acknowledgment of receipt by Robert son of Richard de Wetewang from Sir Thomas de Baumburgh, parson of Emeldon church, of 20 marks 8s. 4d., being the proportion of a rent of 4 marks for five years and a portion of the sixth year, which rent Thomas agreed by indenture to pay to Robert for ten years in consideration of a grant made to him by Robert of all his lands in Dunstan near Emeldon, Thomas having granted that he would render 20l. a year if he held the lands beyond the said ten years. Dated at London, on Friday the feast of St. Valentine, 6 Edward III.
Memorandum, that Robert came into chancery at Westminster, on the said day, and acknowledged the preceding deed.
Feb 18.
Waltham.
Elias de Farnham of London and Richard Claye of St. Albans acknowledge that they owe to John de Huntyngdon 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the city of London.
Master Robert Spygurnel, parson of Elvele church, diocese of York acknowledges that he owes to Henry Serekyn, knight, of Cologne, 200l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. York.
Feb. 15.
Waltham.
Nicholaa, late the wife of Robert de Hanstede, John de Hanstede, knight, and Ralph de Crophull, knight, acknowledge that they owe to John, bishop of Ely, 500 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Leicester.
Cancelled on payment.
Feb. 19.
Waltham.
John le Barbour of St. Albans acknowledges that he owes to Roger de Clare, citizen of London, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Hertford.
Master John Baldwyne of St. Albans, chaplain, acknowledges that he owes to Roger de Clare, citizen of London, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Hertford.
Feb. 20.
Waltham.
Richard atte Roubern acknowledges that he owes to William de Monte Acuto, knight, and to John de Leddrede 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Wilts.
Feb. 19.
Waltham.
Philip son of Michael Crok of co. Southampton acknowledges that he owes to Ellen, late the wife of Thomas Boketot, and to Philip son of the said Ellen 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Southampton.
Enrolment of a deed witnessing that whereas Arnald de Duro Forti, son of Sir Arnald de Duro Forti, knight (militis), suggested to the king that the king owed to him 800l. and a greater sum of the late king's time and of his own time, to wit when Arnald was in their service with his men-atarms in the duchy of Aquitaine, and he besought the king to cause 100l. sterling of the said debt to be paid to him, although he had not then with him in England the bills and other memoranda proving the debt, in order that he might discharge his debts, and the king caused 100l. to be paid to him, Arnald hereby acquits the king of the said 100l. and promises to deliver bills and other memoranda for that sum to the constable of Bordeaux before Whitsuntide next, and grants, if he do not do so, that the king may cause that sum to be levied from his lands and goods in the duchy and in the Agénois. Dated at London, on Thursday, 20 February, 1331 [–2], 6 Edward III.
Memorandum, that Arnald came into chancery at Westminster, on the aforesaid day, and acknowledged the preceding deed.
Feb. 21.
Langley.
William del Idle of Waede, Stephen de Harsper of Waede, and John atte Broke of Upchirche acknowledge that they owe to Robert de Grofherst 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Kent.
Feb 22.
Langley.
Nicholas Marrays, parson of Runton church, acknowledges that he owes to John Turveye 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Norfolk.
Feb. 18.
Waltham Holy Cross.
To the sheriff of Rutland. Order to supersede entirely the exaction and outlawing of William de Clif, clerk, indicted for certain trespasses and felonies committed in that county before John de Verdon and his fellows, justices of oyer and terminer there, who was placed in exigent to be outlawed at the king's suit because he did not appear before the justices to answer, as the king, willing that the indictments should be determined before him, ordered John to send them to him, together with all the things touching them, under his seal in fifteen days from Easter day, and Robert de Hemmyngburgh and Thomas de Gergrave of co. York, Robert de Kelm of co. Nottingham, and Nicholas de Staunford of co. Lincoln have mainperned in chancery to have William before the king on the said day.
To the same. Like order in favour of Reginald de Welle, mainperned by William de Pyncebek, Adam de Wysebech, and Thomas de Warrewyk of co. Lincoln, and John de Shadewelle of co. Norfolk.
Feb. 24.
Langley.
Laurence de Ayte, the elder, acknowledges that he owes to Edmund de Ayte, the elder, 6 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.
Feb. 25.
Langley.
Geoffrey de la Lee acknowledges that he owes to Walter Baunton 20 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Hertford.
Cancelled on payment.
Feb. 18.
Waltham.
To Thomas Wake of Lidell, Geoffrey le Scrop, Ranulph Blanmuster, and Adam de Hoperton. Order to proceed with affairs begun before them at the king's suit by virtue of their appointment by the king as justices of oyer and terminer in co. York, and to determine them, notwithstanding his subsequent order to supersede inquisitions and processes begun before them wherein exigent has been awarded, provided that they do not admit indictments, presentments or actions made anew at the suit of the king or of others, nor make inquisitions or processes therein by reason of the king's commission. By C.
The like to the following:
William de Clynton, John de Cobham, Robert Walkefare, John de Shardelowe, Thomas de Faversham, in cos. Southampton, Wilts, Surrey, Sussex and Kent.
John de Haudlo, John de Stonore, John de Hampton, Robert de Asshele, in cos. Oxford, Berks, Bedford and Buckingham.
Richard de Grey, Nicholas de Cantilupo, Richard de Wilughby, and Robert Russel, in cos. Nottingham and Derby.
Roger de Grey, John de Cantebr[igge], Robert de Bousser, and Simon de Brunne, in cos. Essex, Hertford, Cambridge and Huntingdon.
William la Zousche, William de Birmyngham, Henry de Hambury, and William de Shareshull, in cos. Stafford, Salop, Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester.
Robert de Clifford, Richard de Hodeleston, John de Hornby, and Robert Parnyng, in cos. Westmoreland, Cumberland and Lancaster.
Membrane 34d.
Feb. 26.
Langley.
To the sheriff of Berks. Order to cause proclamation to be made in market towns and other fitting places, immediately upon sight of these presents, that all those who have complaints or actions against John, duke of Brabant, or any men of his power shall be at Westminster on the morrow of the Ascension next, before the persons to be deputed by the king, with their letters and evidences, to inform them concerning their right, as the king, in response to the duke's request that the dissensions that have arisen between his and the duke's subjects concerning obligations made to certain merchants of this realm by the duke's father, and the capture of wool and divers other goods upon the sea by the subjects of both rulers, may be determined by friendly treaty, has assigned the aforesaid day and place to the duke's men to treat with the king or with those to be deputed by him for peace and concord. By K. & C.
[Fœdera.]
The like to all the sheriffs of England. [Ibid.]