Close Rolls, Edward III: July 1338 | British History Online

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 4, 1337-1339. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1900.

'Close Rolls, Edward III: July 1338', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 4, 1337-1339, (London, 1900) pp. 515-521. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw3/vol4/pp515-521 [accessed 21 April 2024]

July 1338



July 3. Walton.	Walter de Wetewang, parson of Treng church, diocese of Lincoln, acknowledges that he owes to Richard Aunsel of Wetewang 200 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Lincoln.
July 8. Walton.	John de Bello Campo, knight, acknowledges that he owes to John de Cicestr[ia] of London, goldsmith, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Worcester.
—	Master John de Thoresby puts in his place John de Langeton and Thomas de Burton, clerks, to prosecute the executive of a recognisance for 6l., made to him in chancery by Andrew de Buxton.
	Enrolment of grant by John de Bures, knight of co. Essex, to John, his son and heir, and Alice, John's mother, of all his goods and chattels. Witnesses: Sir Andrew de Bures, Sir Thomas de Cornerthe, Sir John de Mortuo Mari Suffolchie, Sir Robert de Burser, Sir John de Cokeshale, Sir John Dyn, knights, Robert de Ryveshale, Richard, son of Geoffrey, and Ralph atte Park. Dated at Bures on Monday after Easter, 12 Edward III.
	Memorandum that John came into chancery at Walton on 9 July and acknowledged the preceding letters.
July 13. Walton.	Robert de Frenyngham acknowledges that he owes to James de Cobham 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
	Richard Fitz Simond, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Queen Isabella 200l.; to be levied, etc. in co. Norfolk.—Thomas de Evesham received the acknowledgment.
July 13. Walton.	Thomas de Hatfeld, clerk, is sent to R. bishop of London to receive a yearly pension by reason of the bishop's new creation, until he shall provide Thomas with a suitable benefice. By p.s.
	Memorandum that John de Bassyngbourn came before Sir John de Sancto Paulo, keeper of the rolls of chancery, at Walton on 9 July, and confessed himself satisfied for 20l., in which William Lenglys was bound to him by a recognisance made in chancery; but because it was found on inspecting the chancery rolls that there was a recognisance for 30l. made to John by William and no other, nothing was done to cancel the said acknowledgment.
—	Robert de Asshe, citizen of London, puts in his place John de Langeton and Henry de Haydok, to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 40l.; made to him in chancery by David de Caunton, knight.
July 12. Walton.	To Richard de Wylughby and his fellows, justices of assize in co. Warwick. Order to continue all assizes arramed against John de Bello Campo, who is about to set out with the king to parts beyond the seas, in the same state in which they now are while he is in the said service, according to the agreement made at Notyngham. By p.s.
	The like to Richard de Aldeburgh and his fellows, justices of assize in co. York, in favour of William del Dale, who is about to set out in the like service. By p.s.
	The like to the following:
	William de Shareshull and his fellows, justices of assize in cos. Southampton, Wilts, Somerset, Dorset, Cornwall and Devon, in favour of Thomas de Cary, who is about to set out in the like service.
	By a like writ.
	Richard de Wylughby and his fellows, justices of assize in co. Leicester, for Robert de Maule, who is about to set out. By the same writ.
	The justices of the bench for the same Robert. By the same writ.
	Membrane 24d.
July 7. Walton.	To the sheriff of Wilts. Order to supersede the distraints made upon John de Bello Campo, who is about to set out with the king, and his tenants, bondmen of his manors of Stratford Tony and Newenton Tony in that county, for the custody of the sea shore and contributions for the expenses of archers elected for the king's wars, while he is in the said service. By p.s. [11175.]
July 16. Walton.	To R. bishop of Chichester. Order to be at Northampton on Thursday before St. James next, to treat with others of the privy council concerning certain urgent affairs, before the beginning of the great council which the king has ordained there. [Rep. Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 495.]
	The like to seven others. [Ibid.]
July 16. Ipswich.	To the sheriff of York. (fn. 1) Order to cause four merchants of that bailiwick to come to Northampton on Monday after St. Peter ad Vincula next, to treat with the keeper of the realm, the chancellor and others of the council upon certain affairs upon which the king desires their advice. By K.
	[Fœdera.]
	The like to all the sheriffs of England. [Ibid.]
July 20. Bury St. Edmund's.	John de Westwycomb acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Verdon, knight, and Robert Flemmyng, parson of Berughby church, executors of the will of Giles de Badelesmere, 42l. 15s. 6d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.
July 23. St. Ives.	To Robert de Sadyngton. Order, upon sight of these presents, to come to Northampton, to be there on Wednesday after St. James next to treat with others of the council upon affairs to be disclosed to him on the king's behalf. By the keeper and C.
	[Rep. Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 495.]
	To William de la Pole. Like order to be there on Friday after St. James to inform the council upon affairs which shall be disclosed to him there. [Ibid.]
July 22. St. Neots.	Elizabeth, abbess of Elnestowe, acknowledges for herself and convent that they owe to Thomas de Baumburgh, clerk, 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Bedford.—J. de Pokelyngton, clerk, received the acknowledgment by writ of dedimus potestatem, which is on the files.
	Cancelled on payment.
	Membrane 23d.
June 28. Walton.	To the justices of the Bench. Order not to proceed in a plea between John son of Henry de Harcla and Hugh de Louthre, knight, for the manor of Harcla, which Hugh holds for life by the late king's grant, without consulting the king, as the king has learned that John is impleading Hugh for the manor, and Hugh proposes to make default in that plea by collusion with John, or so to defend it that John shall recover the manor. By K.
July 6. Walton.	To Richard de Suthorp and John Moueroun. Order to supersede the taking of any tin in co. Devon, although the king lately appointed them to do this, as the tinners of that county desist from their work in the tin mine by reason of that taking. By K.
June 18. Walton.	To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer. Order to cause the executors of the will of John de Glanton, constable of Carlisle castle and receiver of the king's victuals at Carlisle, to have respite until the morrow of Martinmas next for rendering John's account, as the rolls, tallies and other memoranda touching that account are not yet in their possession. By C.
	Enrolment of release by John son and heir of John Campion of Hokesworth to Sir John Cosyn, chaplain, warden of St. Mary's chapel, Sibthorp, and to succeeding wardens, of all his right and claim on those messuages, tofts, lands, meadow, pasture, rents in Hokesworth which the keeper holds of the gift of Sir Thomas de Sibthorp, parson of Bekyngham church. Witnesses: Sir Thomas de Baumburgh, Sir Hugh de Bardelby, Sir William de Hokesworth, Sir Lambert de Landeford, clerks, Robert de Meaux of Aslacton, Robert Almot. Dated at London on Wednesday the feast of St. John ante Portam Latinam, 12 Edward III.
	Memorandum that John son of John came into chancery at Braunford near Ipswich on 25 June and acknowledged the preceding deed.
	Enrolment of deed testifying that whereas certain lands in Hokesworth, Sibelthorp, Thurverton, Aslacton, Sireston and Eyleston, which belonged to Sir Thomas de Sibethorp, and which he lately gave for certain chantries in the chapel of St. Mary, Sibthorp, are charged to John, son of John Campion of Hokesworth, in a yearly rent of 40s. for life, John has released Thomas, and John de Congham, tenant of part of their lands in Hokesworth, Thurnerton and Aslacton for his life from the demise of the wardens of the chapel, and Sir John Cosyn, chaplain, keeper of the chapel, now tenant of the remaining lands, of the said 40s. yearly. Witnesses: Sir Thomas de Baumburgh, Sir Hugh de Bardelby, Sir William de Hokesworth, Sir Lambert de Landford, clerks, Benedict de Normanton, Robert de Kelm, Robert de Bildesthorp, John de Weston, clerk, Robert de Meaux, Robert Almot. Dated at Braunford, near Ipswich, on Wednesday, Midsummer Day, 12 Edward III.
	Memorandum that John, son of John, came into chancery at Braunford, near Ipswich, on 25 June, and acknowledged the preceding deed.
July 11. Walton.	Richard Dammory, knight, acknowledges that he owes to John de Leukenore, knight, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Oxford.
	Enrolment of grant by Lora, daughter of William de Denardeston of Hadley, to Thomas, son of Sir Benedict de Cokefeld, knight, of all her manor of Wenham Combusta, with all its appurtenances in the towns of Wenham Combusta, Little Wenham, Reydon, Hyntlesham, Chatesham, Shelleye, and Wassebrok. Witnesses: Sir Benedict de Cokefeld, knight, William de Chasteleyn, Richard le Forester, John de Nalton, Ralph Mabilioun, William de Aldham, John Broun. Dated at Wenham Combusta on Sunday after Midsummer, 12 Edward III.
	Memorandum that Lora came into chancery at Braunford on 11 July and acknowledged the preceding deed.
July 11. Walton.	John Houel of Wyverston acknowledges that he owes to Robert Houel 46 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Suffolk.
	John de Wambewell acknowledges that he owes to Michael de Wath, parson of Patryngton church, 40s.; to be levied, etc. in co. York.
July 14. Walton.	Ralph de Bockyngg, knight, and John de Hemenhale acknowledge that they owe to William de la Pole of Kyngeston-upon-Hull, merchant, 500l.; to be levied, etc. in co. Suffolk.
	Cancelled on payment.
	Memorandum that on Monday, the eve of the translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, to wit, 6 July, Robert, bishop of Chichester, then the chancellor, being at the manor of Walton, where the king then was, delivered the great seal, in a bag under his seal, to the king at the hour of none, in the presence of Master Richard de Bynteworth, bishopelect of London, Henry de Lancastr[ia], earl of Derby, Richard, earl of Arundel, and William de Monte Acuto, earl of Salisbury, Henry de Ferariis and others, beseeching the king to discharge him of the office of chancellor, and the king received the seal and delivered it to the bishop of London, who took the oath, and he is about to set out to London for his consecration at Lameheuth, wherefore he could not then exercise that office, and the king delivered the seal, in the said bag, to Sir John de Sancto Paulo, keeper of the chancery rolls, in the presence of the bishop of Chichester, the said earls and Henry, to be kept by him and Thomas de Baumburgh, and to do what is required until the bishop is consecrated, and these keepers came to him, to whom they are charged to deliver the great seal or another to be used in the king's absence, which seal they caused to be opened in Braunford church, and letters patent, writs and charters to be sealed therewith.
	[Fœdera.]
July 15. Walton.	Robert, son of Giles de Wachesham, acknowledges that he owes to William Giffard, knight, 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Suffolk.
July 8. Walton.	To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer. Order to cause Thomas de Ponynges to have respite until Easter next for his relief and other debts, which are exacted of him. By p.s.
July 15. Walton.	John de Hoo of Laxfeld and Robert Osberne of Tatyngton acknowledge that they owe to William, son of William Malyn of Ipswich, 60l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Suffolk.
—	William de Bohun, earl of Northampton, and Elizabeth, his wife, sister and co-heir of Giles de Badelesmere, tenant in chief, put in their place John de Engayne, Simon de Drayton and Robert de Teye to pursue in chancery Elizabeth's purparty of the lands, fees and advowsons which belonged to Giles.
	Membrane 22d.
	Memorandum that on 11 July the king, being at Walton, sent a great seal which he wished to be used until his return from parts beyond the sea, in a red bag under the privy seal, to Sir John de Sancto Paulo, keeper of the chancery rolls, and to Thomas de Baumburgh, keepers of the other great seal there, at Braunford, by Richard of the Wode, his serjeant-at-arms, to be kept by them, who received it from Richard, opened it, and sent an impression in certain schedules to all the sheriffs of England and other ministers in Scotland, Ireland and the duchy of Aquitaine, who were ordered by the king to obey writs under that seal. [Fœdera.]
July 10. Walton.	To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause the impression of the said new seal to be published and exhibited in the full county court, and to obey all orders sent to him under it. [Ibid.]
	The like to all the sheriffs of England, to seven others, and to the justices of the bench and the justices appointed to hold pleas before the king. [Ibid.]
July 18. Ipswich.	Brother Robert, abbot of Bruern, acknowledges for himself and convent that they owe to John Makeanheved, citizen and goldsmith of London, 99l. 8s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Oxford.
	Cancelled on payment.
	John de Mere, knight, and Matthew de Belleval acknowledge that they owe to Queen Isabella 252l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Somerset.
	Cancelled on payment; acknowledged by the queen before John de Sancto Paulo.
—	Elizabeth, late the wife of Giles de Badlesmere, tenant in chief, puts in her place William de Langele, clerk, John le Westwicoumbe and David de Wolloure, clerk, to receive in chancery her reasonable dower from the lands, fees and advowsons which belonged to John.
	Memorandum that she took oath not to marry without the king's licence.
July 16. Ipswich.	To the archbishop of Canterbury or his vicar-general during his absence. Request for his prayers for a safe journey for the king in his expedition beyond the sea and to cause the clergy and people under him and all men of religion and women to pray for the same.
	The like to the following:
	W. archbishop of York.
	R. bishop of Durham or his vicar-general during his absence.
	H. bishop of Lincoln or his vicar-general.
	Th. bishop of Hereford or his vicar-general.
	A. bishop of Norwich.
	S. bishop of Ely.
	R. bishop of London.
	H. bishop of Rochester.
	R. bishop of Chichester.
	A. bishop of Winchester.
	J. bishop of Exeter.
	R. bishop of Salisbury.
	R. bishop of Bath and Wells.
	R. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield.
	Th. bishop of Worcester.
	J. bishop of Carlisle.
	M. bishop of Bangor.
	D. bishop of St. Asaph.
	H. bishop of St. Davids.
	— bishop of Llandaff.
	Memorandum that on Sunday the eve of St. Margaret, Sir John de Sancto Paulo, keeper of the chancery rolls, and Sir Thomas de Baumburgh, keeper of the great seal during the king's absence, coming from the port of Orewell, where the king embarked, delivered the seal to Richard, bishop of London, the chancellor, at his manor of Fulham near London at the third hour, in the presence of Sir Michael de Wath, Master John de Blebury, Master Thomas Durant, archdeacon of Middlesex, Master Henry de Iddesworth, and Sir Thomas de Evesham and Sir Thomas de Brayton, who received it there, caused it to be opened immediately after dinner, and writs to be sealed therewith. [Fœdera.]
	Memorandum that John de Sancto Paulo and Thomas de Baumburgh came to the king at the port of Orewell in a ship called la Cristofre on 14 July, with the great seal, and delivered it to him in a bag under their seals, and the king received it and delivered it to Sir William de Kyldesby, clerk. [Ibid.]
July 29. Northampton.	Brother Roger Outlawe, prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in Ireland, acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Baumburgh, clerk, 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Ireland.
	Cancelled on payment.
	Enrolment of grant by William de Shareshull, knight, to Simon le Chamberlein, serjeant of Sir Edmund de Bereford, of 6 marks yearly rent for life, to be received from all his lands in Barton Odonis, Derneford and Stantford, co. Oxford. Dated at Northampton on Wednesday after St. James, 12 Edward III.
	Memorandum that William came into chancery at Northampton on 31 July and acknowledged the preceding deed.
July 31. Northampton.	Matilda late the wife of Robert de Holand acknowledges that she owes to Edward, duke of Cornwall and earl of Chester, 368l. 13s. 11¾d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of her lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
	Robert de Holand acknowledges that he owes to the same duke 368l. 13s. 11¾d.; to be levied as aforesaid.
	Cancelled on payment; acknowledged by Peter de Gildesburgh, the duke's general attorney.